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For fans of Sophie Anderson and South Asian myths and legends comes a fairytale based on Bengali folklore that puts brown girls centre-stage, from the author ofRumaysa: A Fairytale.Filled with gorgeous black and white illustrations by Kaley McKean.Aya has been fascinated by stars ever since she can remember. But never in her wildest imagination did she expect to get struck by one and develop powers beyond her control.When the evil Abnus takes over the region of Alferra in search of power, Aya quickly learns there is a great darkness afoot. Can Aya learn to control her burgeoning magic and keep her friends and family safe before it's too late?Aya and the Star Chaseris a brilliant gothic fairytale from Radiya Hafiza.

**Nominated for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2024**''Lush illustrations with cut-out details and unfolding flaps take readers on a joyous journey through Donaldson’s rhyming text.'' - GuardianA stunning book to encourage creativity, bursting with colourful landscapes to stimulate the imagination.Follow a little girl in Colours, Colours Everywhere as she paints her own adventure with her bright blue tree frog companion. With luscious green trees to climb and red hot air balloons to sail away in, young children will delight in the rhyming story and vibrant artwork while learning about different colours.A truly beautiful gift with flaps to lift and absolute must for the family bookshelf. From Julia Donaldson, bestselling author of The Gruffalo, and Sharon King-Chai, who together created the award-winning Animalphabet and Counting Creatures.

★被譽為所有佛洛伊德傳記文學中最迷人的作品，詩人筆鋒帶有深情，文字洗煉而富詩意★側寫晚年的佛洛伊德，尤其讓人看到佛洛伊德：（1）對神祕學與神話領域深厚的功力，是個帶有靈性色彩的佛洛伊德；（2）看到佛洛伊德的柔軟面──不同於過往父性的形象，彷彿在作者眼裡，佛洛伊德若似母親形象，是為本書亮點。★著名女詩人以文學之筆將自身接受治療的經歷記錄成書，至今仍是精神分析創始人佛洛伊德的分析治療實踐的重要證詞。★劇作家、精神分析師Antonio Quinet將本書改編為舞台劇「詩人與教授」（Hilda and Freud）。◎最迷人的佛洛伊德傳記文學◎當納粹在窗外喧囂，她和佛洛伊德在診療室中分析無意識與夢境「我本來預期見到的是冷漠、超然而經常受人批評的科學家，結果我卻發現了藝術家。」本書是筆名 H. D. 的美國女詩人希爾達．杜利特（Hilda Doolittle），在一九三〇年代接受佛洛伊德治療後寫下的紀錄與自我敘說。文中佛洛伊德以「教授」之名若隱若現，彷彿在 H. D. 行動與回憶時始終於一旁觀看守護，與她對話。第一部「牆上的書寫」是 H. D. 治療十年後的回憶，以簡短章節的散文詩形式雜揉夢境、現實與想像，重寫了她的分析經驗；第二部「降臨」則是分析期間的日記。全書交織著 H. D. 的生命故事和治療場景――賓夕法尼亞州的童年回憶、與詩人龐德、小說家勞倫斯、她的前夫亞丁頓、終身伴侶布麗荷的關係，穿插神話意象的分析、時代氛圍側寫、自身的創作過程，以及與佛洛伊德往來的點滴。書中呈現的精神分析之父不若一般印象中那位嚴肅謹慎的思想巨人，而是一位藝術收藏家、愛狗人士；柔軟睿智、溫煦體貼，對神祕學有深厚造詣；並且擁有令人畏懼的洞察力，卻隨時願意修正自己的想法。詩人的文字如同水晶碎片，惆悵的氛圍中閃爍著迷人的光芒，呈現了精神分析創始人暮年非常溫馨且人性化的形象。時間在夢境、記憶和反思的遠景中，將過去、現在和未來交織成一幅如夢似真的繪畫。「這無疑是對佛洛伊德人格最珍貴的禮讚，可能是有史以來寫得最美好的一部。只有優秀且富創意的藝術家才能寫出這樣的文字……本書將成為所有佛洛伊德傳記文學中最迷人的作品。」――歐內斯特．瓊斯（Ernest Jones，佛洛伊德官方傳記作者）王浩威｜作家、精神科醫師、榮格分析師宋文里｜國立清華大學榮譽退休教授高榮禧｜國立清華大學藝術與設計學系副教授張小虹｜國立臺灣大學文

Return to Scout's world of natural-disaster mishaps in the second installment of the Survival Scout graphic novel series - this time to learn about tsunamis. Perfect for fans of Scholastic's I SURVIVED series!Learn the skills you need to survive a TSUNAMI.1) Learn the causes: Did you know that a big earthquake can be a sign that a tsunami might hit?2) Recognize the signs: If it looks like the ocean is pulling away from the shore, RUN! This means a tsunami could be on the way!3) Evacuate: Always have a bag of essential items packed and an evacuation route planned. You never know when it could SAVE YOUR LIFE!Remember, if you live near a coast and see the warning signs, DON'T WAIT - get to higher ground. And stay safe out there!Join Scout and her talking skunk companion in this witty, useful, and funny graphic novel about how to survive a tsunami.

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath! Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment--to get married and have a kid--he may finally be in over his head! Threatened by Yor's relationship with Melinda Desmond, Anya gets serious about her own friendship scheme. On the way to a museum field trip, however, she and her class become the target of political activists looking to free their political allies...

Kids are invited to do their part to help save endangered animals and plants with dozens of positive missions from environmental champion Martin Dorey. Let dandelions grow wild in your garden? Scout for locally grown fruits and berries? Make a bird feeder? Check labels for palm oil? Protecting the earth's wildlife and saving endangered living things from extinction may begin by changing what you eat, how you travel, and the things you buy. Eco-warrior Martin Dorey invites young readers to become a #2minutesuperhero by completing sixty fun missions at home, at school, and in their community that can help the planet and support some of the million species at risk of extinction.

這本書主要是想分享給兩種讀者，一種是在做遷移研究的人，另一種是本身即為遷移者，也許您可以參考與閱讀本書。作者稱，本書不是完整的回憶錄，而是把在臺灣居住五十年中，聚焦於描繪出在臺灣大學的學術角色，也是把自己人生最寶貴的歲月做個記錄。本書所要呈現的，不是只有關於移民生活成功的一面，其實在此過程也夾雜了挫折與失意，以及適應上的躑躅與徬徨。【各界推薦】Lee Chack Fan/ 李焯芬President, Chu Hai College of Higher EducationEmeritus Professor and Former Vice-President, HKUNora is well respected as a diligent and highly productive scholar, and a very able organizer of academic conferences and international scientific exchange programs. Nora reminds me of my late teacher, Professor Jao Tsung-I, who officially retired at the age of 70 but continued his scholarly research studies until he was close to a hundred years old.John LidstoneProfessor of Geography, Queensland University of TechnologyAs my own life continues, my reading of Nora’s “Memoir” both educates me on the unfolding of an academic career across the US and Asia vastly different from my own in England and Australia. We started in very different places and although we lived through the same historical period, we ope

How a professional understands “landscape” will determine the valuehe/she places on it and the actions he/she will take to intervene. Inother words, the view of landscape influences fundamentally how andin what way the landscape profession involves itself in a landscape. Theview of landscape gives direction to guide professional performance and also the impetus driving the use of knowledge and technical skills to provide solutions to landscape issues. Indeed, our limited knowledgeand understanding of a landscape can limit the creative solutions we can offer.This book aims to clarify the concept of landscape using the most recentunderstandings to offer diverse and profound new meanings which canpoint towards novel creative landscape interventions. In order to buildthe links between landscape theories and everyday life experience, thisbook interprets landscape according to five interlayered dimensions.It was written in two languages, and uses notes, stories, drawings, andphotos of the au

The magic of the New York Times and PW bestselling Whatever After series comes to life in this brand-new graphic novel adaptation that will appeal to fans of the BSC and Wings of Fire alike! Fractured fairy tales have never been this fun.Once upon a time, Abby and her little brother, Jonah, were ordinary kids. The next minute? The mirror in their basement slurped them up and magically transported them into the fairy tale of Snow White.Yes, really!When Abby and Jonah stop Snow from eating the poison apple, they think they're heroes. But wait! If Snow doesn't die, she won't meet her prince and get her happy ending. Oops.Now it's up to Abby and Jonah-- with some help from Snow and the seven dwarfs--to outwit the witch and save the famous fairy tale in time.But what if Snow's REAL happy ending is something else entirely?Bestselling author Sarah Mlynowski and award-winning illustrator Anu Chouhan join forces to bring us this vibrant, action-packed, enchanting graphic novel adventure that wi

A funny and fantastical adventure from Olympian Tom Daley all about perseverance, friendship and positivity. Written in collaboration with children's author, Simon James Green. With gorgeous illustrations by Luna Valentine.Jack really wants to impress his diving coach dad ... there's just one problem. Jack is the worst diver in the worst diving team in Damp Bottom, England. But when a new kid starts at school with magic swimming skills and an eagerness to share tips, Jack's luck might be about to change.But when Jack's new friend gets into trouble - and the fate of a secret world hangs in the balance - it's up to Jack and the rest of his diving crew to save the day. Sometimes it's not about winning, it's about helping your friends when they need it the most, it's about team work...A not to be missed hilarious adventure storyBringing together the most decorated British diver of all time Tom Daley - and acclaimed children's and YA-and Carnegie-nominated author Simon James

★ 🏆 2025 Week Children’s Book Awards 圖像小說年度大獎★ 害羞男孩 × 閃亮獨角獸角 × 冥界冒險全面啟動★ 《Bunny vs Monkey》與《Dog Man》讀者進階首選★ 全彩爆笑又暖心，7–11歲漫畫迷必收有些人成長會長高——布萊恩長出的是——角。一開始，只是頭上小小一個腫包。然後它長大……再長大……最後變成一根閃閃發光、還會唱歌的獨角獸角！對一個害羞到不敢舉手發言的男孩來說，這絕對是最不想要的「超能力」。但命運可不等人。當來自異界的黑影生物綁走他最好的朋友艾弗里，布萊恩不得不接受自己「獨角少年」的身分，踏上一場直闖冥界的危險旅程。他真的能拯救好友嗎？還是會在成為英雄之前，先被自己的緊張打敗？色彩繽紛的分鏡、節奏飛快的冒險，加上溫柔描寫「與眾不同」的勇氣，這是一部笑點與感動並存的英雄成長故事。當黑暗逼近，最耀眼的光，可能正來自那根你最不想擁有的角。本書《Unicorn Boy》以一個害羞男孩的奇幻變身，開啟兼具笑點與冒險的圖像小說系列。Brian 原以為自己一生平凡，卻在某天發現額頭的小凸起越長越大，最後竟成為會歌唱的獨角獸角。這突如其來的改變讓他措手不及，也讓他必須面對現實：當好友 Avery 遭到神祕生物抓走，他只能鼓起勇氣踏入未知世界。故事雖奇幻，但情感描寫細膩，特別是主角對「成為自己不熟悉的樣子」的猶豫與成長。適合喜歡 Jamie Smart 或 Dog Man 風格的讀者。UNICORN BOY is the first in a colourful, hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel series about a shy kid who unwillingly sprouts a unicorn horn and uses his newfound magical powers to help those in need! Perfect for fans of Jamie Smart or those moving on from Dog Man.***WINNER OF THE WEEK CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS 2025, GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR***UNICORN BOY is the first in

Hold your horses, the cat is out the bag! Discover all the amazing and awful facts about barmy beasts and cagey creatures across time with history's most horrible headlines: Animals edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to animals across time. From gory stories of sacrifices in the stone age, murderous games in arenas in Roman times, a clever baboon who was given the job of a railway signal man in the Victorian era all the way up to the inventors of sonar inspired by bats, it's all in Horrible Histories: Animals: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories – with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories:

Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy! Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush…See where it all began with the bestselling romance everyone's talking about – every movie you've ever loved in one epic love story.Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this “sweet and funny” (Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks) teen rom-com is hopelessly romantic with enemies to lovers and grumpy x sunshine energy! Liz hates her annoyingly attractive neighbour but he’s the only in with her long-term crush …Perpetual daydreamer and hopeless romantic Liz Buxbaum gave her heart to Michael a long time ago. But her cool, aloof forever crush never really saw her before he moved away. Now that he’s back in town, Liz will do whatever it takes to get on his r

妮娜・皮納特有個明星夢，拍片、畫畫、做冷凍披薩，全靠她和那隻全世界最臭的貓——萊斯！當影片意外爆紅，她終於嚐到網紅滋味，卻發現成名沒那麼簡單。爆笑又貼近生活的成長喜劇，適合喜愛《屁屁超人》和《遜咖日記》的讀者！Nina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere.“Watch out Dog Man and Wimpy Kid, there's a new comic book hero in town.” - Irish Independent“Bursting with creativity and humour” - Booktrust“A riot to read, this story touches on friendship, chasing popularity, the perils of internet fame, and the inauthenticity of life online. Unmissable for any young readers dreaming of YouTube stardom.” - Irish Examiner“Fans of Jamie Smart's Bunny vs Monkey series & the brilliant Grimwood books by Nadia Shireen will enjoy meeting Nina Peanut” - The TimesNina Peanut - super-star in the making, frozen pizza chef, creative genius, owner of the world's stinkiest cat. The funniest new friend for all kids, everywhere.Nina Peanut creates amazing videos - so why is it only her nan and best

Manga based on the hit mobile video game from Disney, Twisted Wonderland! Stranded in the world of Twisted Wonderland, Yu must brave a magical school filled with ghosts, monsters, and uncooperative students! Still trying to get his friend Ace out of trouble, Yu attends one of Heartslabyul Dorm's traditional unbirthday parties. But instead of solving Ace's problems or having a bit of fun, they wind up incurring the wrath of the housewarden, Riddle!

Explore the wild and wonderful world of birds with the Junior Scientists series for kids ages 6 to 9 From tiny hummingbirds to powerful eagles and everything in between--our planet is home to so many beautifully feathered friends! This big book of birds is packed with tons of cool facts and colorful photos that offer a fascinating peek into their lives. It's written especially for curious new readers, with engaging trivia and age-appropriate language that lets kids read and explore independently as they learn all about birds! 35 birds to meet-- Kids will discover a variety of bird species like flamingos, penguins, and barn swallows, and find out what they look like, where they live, what they eat, and more. Fun facts--Keep young readers fascinated with cool facts about how baby birds are born, if birds can get lost when they fly, and which water bird eats baby alligators! Learning in action-- You'll even find some activities to try, like helping your child measure their own wingspan, b

Jacky Ha-Ha is off to theater camp and funnier than ever in this hilarious illustrated novel from James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein's #1 New York Times bestselling series.Jacky Hart finally knows the thrill of having people laugh with her (not at her). She tries to put her comedy and theater skills to use in her summer job, but the boardwalk crowds aren't exactly adoring. So Jacky jumps at the opportunity of a lifetime: an all-expense paid trip to theater camp! When Jacky gets to Camp Footlights, she realizes she's way out of her depth. The highly trained campers all seem to know everything about performing, and exactly how to command the spotlight. All Jacky wants is to prove she fits in, but the more she tries, the more she stands out--and not in a good way. With help from her new friends, can Jacky Ha-Ha earn her place in the spotlight...or will she flop? Packed with illustrations, jokes, and hijinks, the latest book in the #1 bestselling Jacky Ha-Ha series delivers a hilarious

『我以前認識一個女孩，她好喜歡老虎，以至於自己也變成了一隻老虎。』2011年英國女性文學獎得獎小說石破天驚處女作，年銷量迅速突破十萬本，囊括最多年度好書榜NO.1包括《紐約時報》年度十大好書、美國國家圖書獎決選等竟出自一名26歲的新人作家。一個死不了的男人，一隻如人如神的老虎。縈繞著一個神祕美麗卻一身傷痕的異域女子……未知的美麗是種傷。民間故事的魔幻力量傳言與記憶的催眠術。從鄉野奇譚中綻放的魔幻之花。野性、優美，扣人心弦，宛如天使之筆。作家連明偉　專文推薦作家駱以軍、高翊峰、李維菁　真摯推薦年輕醫師娜塔莉亞橫跨巴爾幹半島國境，趁戰事停歇前往鄰國，為當地幼童施打疫苗卻遭村民百般阻撓，陷入困境。不久，驚聞外公過世的噩耗，娜塔莉亞記憶中的外公，生前胸口總是隨身攜帶一本吉卜林的《森林王子》，還曾說過自己親眼見過一個「死不了的男人」的故事。外公小時候居住的村莊非常隱蔽，德軍必須翻山越嶺才能抵達，與世隔絕。某年冬天下起暴風雪，村民夜不安枕，相傳一隻老虎現身村莊，日夜徘徊在燻肉鋪外，直到某日屠夫失蹤，鄰里間開始謠傳是屠夫的異國妻子與老虎關係不尋常，甚至將那年冬天的各種災禍都怪在她頭上，眼看所有人在恐慌中漸漸失去理智，只有外公不相信眾人編造的謠言，沒想到謠言竟將他的命運與老虎和女孩緊緊繫在一起……身為外公的唯一至親，娜塔莉亞前往那座村莊，埋藏在種種傳言背後的祕密將被揭開……「害怕和痛苦是立即的，但當它們消失時，我們腦中只剩下朦朦朧朧的概念，而不是真正的記憶。」《老虎的妻子》是美國當代小說家蒂亞．歐布萊特一鳴驚人的首部長篇代表作。全書從女主角初見動物園的老虎開場，一步步帶領讀者深入未知之境，無可自拔。外公身前口中不可思議的經歷，竟與另一個謎樣的女子有關。全書融合史實、故事與民間傳說，交織著迷信、暴行與悲憫，作家駱以軍曾評價它美得讓人暈眩。小說題材大膽新穎，出版即受到書評媒體一致推崇承襲了馬奎斯的魔幻寫實風格。作者身世並不尋常，出生於貝爾格勒，七歲時前南斯拉夫爆發內戰，在母親與外公外婆的保護下，輾轉來到美國。她從八歲起就開始寫小說，一直是天資聰穎的學生，受訪時表示自己喜歡馬奎斯和布爾加科夫等人的作品，出道前已備受文壇青睞。這本小說出版前一年，最疼愛她的外公離世，於是她將這個情感綿密的家族神話故事獻給他。一段穿越生死謎團的旅程，不僅探討了民間傳說的本質，也講述了人們如何透過拼湊故事來梳理

This Oxford Children's Classic features an introduction by Candy Gourlay and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities, and more . . .Huckleberry Finn fakes his own death to escape from his cruel father and meets Jim, who is escaping slavery. Together they travel along the Mississippi River in search of a new life. Navigating a world of robbers, slave hunters, and con men, Huck and Jim form a friendship, but will they find the freedom that they both desire?

生命的終點是一扇門，門的後面別有一番不可思議的風景問題是：你準備好怎麼打開門走過去了嗎？1992年索甲仁波切的作品《西藏生死書》（The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying）問世，翻譯成三十多種文字，在全世界掀起了生死學和臨終關懷的風潮。而藏傳佛教的《西藏度亡經》正是《西藏生死書》的原本。《西藏度亡經》原為印度經典，由蓮華生大士傳入西藏並由藏僧譯為藏文，由喀齊達瓦桑杜喇嘛（Lama Kazi Dawa-samdup）於1919年譯成英文，並由其弟子美國學者伊文思溫慈（W. Y. Evans Wentz）於1927年編輯出版，名為《西藏度亡經》（The Tibetan Book of the Dead），傳入西方，成為英語世界深遠影響的藏傳佛教經典。「凡夫之人，報盡命終，將入已入，中陰境界。有上妙法，使之聽聞，即得救度，是名中陰救度密法。」人在捨報之後，由於沒有了身體的煩惱束縛，覺性反而更加廓然分明，學佛人這時候更加應該生起菩提心以證悟法性。佛陀以一大事因緣出興於世，正是要救度眾生出三界火宅，永離生死流轉。世人聞說此法，無論是臨終者或是亡者，都可以因而解除種種「中陰險難」的恐怖，證入不生不滅的法性。「從一七、二七，乃至七七，不斷導示，提醒亡者識神，使得著落。究竟不離實相，處處呼令識自本心。離開有喜樂忿怒等觀境，已指示其未在心識以外。時時囑念觀世音，尤相應於無緣大慈悲主，誠哉度亡妙法。」

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique! Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. When Isadora's mum comes down with the fairy flu, Isadora wants to be the best nurse that she can be.Determined to make her mum feel better, she sets off on a series of helpful gestures. But when Isadora's attempts at magic go awry, she accidentally causes baby sister Honeyblossom to grow to giant proportions! Can she find a cure before the situation gets even bigger? Join Isadora Moon in this enchanting new story filled with laughter, mishaps, and unexpected surprises. Perfect for newly-confident readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite!

The special relationship between a child and his grandmother is depicted in this sumptuous book by an award-winning team.Inspired by memories of his childhood, Jordan Scott's My Baba's Garden explores the sights, sounds and smells experienced by a child spending time with their beloved grandmother (Baba). He visits her every day and finds her hidden in the steam of boiling potatoes, a hand holding a beetroot, a leg opening a cupboard, an elbow closing the fridge, humming like a night full of bugs when she cooks. This is a stunning ode to the special relationship between grandmother and grandchild, needing few words, but rooted deeply in ritual, touch and feeling.

Momo Arashima just wants an ordinary life. But she's about to become legendary . . .After vanquishing a demon king, saving her mum, and reconnecting with her friend Danny, Momo ought to be living the life she's always wanted. But lately Danny has been ditching her to hang out with mean-girl Ryleigh - and groups of children have begun vanishing without a trace. So when a whole group from Ryleigh's exclusive birthday party becomes the latest to disappear, Momo and her friends (including Niko the fox) are left to fight a dangerous new enemy from Shinto legend.This time they are up against Tamamo-no-mae - beautiful, bloodthirsty and manipulative, she's the ultimate mean girl of the Kami-verse. To defeat her, Momo must travel to the Sky Kingdom and steal the legendary Mirror of the Sun. But if she's going to survive monster ambushes, escape giant snakes, and pull off the heist of the millennium, Momo will have to find a way to work with her team (even Ryleigh), and grapple with the growing

Meet Isadora Moon's mermaid friend, Emerald! Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but there are just so many rules! She loves having fun with her friends and exploring her underwater world with her pet octopus, Inkibelle, she doesn't want to be stuck in the palace with everyone looking at her and checking that she's doing things the proper, royal way. Emerald's class are spending the day sea combing-picking up human rubbish that ends up on the ocean floor. When Emerald finds a precious teddy lying in a clump of seaweed, she's tempted to keep it for herself, but the tag says it belongs to a human called Jack.Emerald asks her land-loving friend, Isadora Moon, and Isadora's cousin, Mirabelle, to help her return it and together they embark on an exciting adventure across the land and sea!

恐龍Rex當上體育老師後生活安穩，沒想到學校天竺鼠突然失蹤，他竟成為第一嫌疑人？！為了查明真相，他與好友大腳怪、Anish和Sandra聯手出擊，直闖太空展開搜救任務！Rex goes on an intergalactic guinea pig rescue mission in his next adventure in the hilarious series for 7+ readers, from Lollies Prize winning author-illustrator Elys Dolan.Life is going well for Rex until the school's guinea pigs suddenly vanish from the pet show. As a dinosaur-turned-PE teacher, Rex immediately gets the blame.Determined to prove he hasn't eaten any beloved pets, Rex – along with his friends Sandra, Anish and Bigfoot – set out to solve the guinea pig mystery.First they have to face up to the shifty city mayor, Jimmy Prigg, and then Rex must go undercover on a daring intergalactic rescue mission.Highly illustrated throughout and laugh-out-loud funny, this hilarious series is perfect for fans of The Bolds, Dogman and Bunny & Monkey.

LEAP INTO THIS NEW ADVENTURE-PACKED CHAPTER BOOK SERIES FROM SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST CREATOR MATTY LONG! Croaky Hopper isn't like other little frogs. His head is filled with thoughts of wild adventures. He dreams of hopping across crocodile-infested waters, or being chased by a giant boulder, just like the famous TV explorer Tennessee Toad.But where can an energetic amphibian like Croaky find real-life adventure? When his Aunt Lilly signs him up for the Woggle Scouts, he expects to spend his time crafting with pinecones and selling cookies, but he soon discovers there's much more in store, as scout leader, Winston the Puffin, takes the scouts on a dangerous expedition to search for a sasquatch.

A book by historian and museum curator Sarah Chavez that helps grieving children understand what happens when we die, and celebrates the traditions people around the world use to honor the dead.Death is an important part of life, and yet it is one of the hardest things to talk about—for adults as well as for children. Historian and museum curator Sarah Chavez is determined to create a book that sparks wonder and curiosity about dying, instead of fear and shame. Children will marvel at the flowers different cultures use to represent death. They will find out about eco-friendly burials, learn how to wrap a mummy, and go beneath the streets of Paris to witness skull-lined catacombs!Full of practical tips, this book won’t stop the pain of losing a loved one or a pet, but it may give young readers ideas for different ways they can celebrate those who have passed away, and help begin the healing process.A Neon Squid Book

A lushly illustrated debut graphic novel that explores the hardfought journey of self-acceptance in a complex world of swirling emotions and powerful potions. Joana has dragons inside her. Can she tame them before they burn her life down? Joana is a young witch who secured her dream job with a coven in London, her favorite city, where she can dedicate herself to creating potions, her favorite activity! However, she will soon discover the reality of city life is not so idyllic. Finding a flat is an ordeal, her "dream job" is stressful, and she's totally alone. Little by little, she makes her place, but fatigue, sadness, and doubts threaten to topple her hard-earned success . . . until she starts talking to a professional who helps her realize in order to take care of herself, she must know herself.

Disney's Twisted Tales meets the Half Upon a Time trilogy in this action-packed second book in the fantasy middle grade Unraveled series following best friends Cia and Romy as they go to Paris to take on the evil queen. Cia Anderson has just started eighth grade. She's worried about what to wear, whether or not the boy she had a crush on will ever talk to her again, and how her classmates would act if they knew that she'd spent the end of seventh grade fighting fairy tale characters. Her best friend, Romy, thinks it makes Cia cool, but Cia's not so sure. She just wants to fit in. But when Cia discovers a plot by the Evil Queen to steal the talents of kids all over the world, she realizes that she's the only one who can stop it. Cia, Romy, and a classmate they accidently kidnap set off on a cross-continental adventure to thwart the queen, enlisting the help of a treacherous goblin, a fairy tale princess, and a shapeshifting storyteller. And along the way, Cia might just discover that ma

不打球，你永遠贏不了12 歲的拉姆．帕特爾，在籃球營大出糗後成了網路迷因。他逃離家鄉，希望能放下籃球，卻在新的環境中遇見新的挑戰。在新的球場上，拉姆必須面對不只是球技，更是心態的考驗。這是一個關於失敗、成長與重新找回熱情的動人故事，告訴你：不打球，你永遠贏不了。YOU CAN'T WIN IF YOU DON'T PLAYRaam Patel is eager to prove himself ever since he didn't make the middle school's basketball team. So, when Hoop Con comes to town he is determined to be there and take his shot. His big moment proves to be unforgettable... but not in the way he'd hoped. Raam gets schooled by the camp's golden boy right in front of his NBA idol. To make matters even worse, this fail goes viral.Raam is used to being the underdog, but becoming the newest meme might be something even he can't overcome alone. He skips town in an effort to lay low and take a break from basketball. However, he's met with new courts, fresh kicks and tough new competition, changing his whole outlook on the game. Raam has the skills, but now it's time to unlock the mental game.

A timely and important illustrated nonfiction guide for middle-grade readers about the history of the fight against climate change, and how young people today can rise to action.Inspired by Nathaniel Rich’s Losing Earth: A Recent History, the acclaimed book that grew out of an August 2018 issue of The New York Times Magazine soley dedicated to it, Saving Earth tells the human story of the climate change conversation from the recent past into the present day. It wrestles with the long shadow of our failures, what might be ahead for today’s generation, crucial questions of how we understand the world we live in—and how we can work together to change the outlook for the better. Featuring the inspiring voices of climate change activists from the past and present, as well as illustrations by Tim Foley, this book is both a call to action for young people and a riveting dramatic history.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From world-renowned historian and philosopher Yuval Noah Harari, the bestselling author of Sapiens, comes an exciting, illustrated book for middle school readers that looks at the early history of humankind. A New York Times Best Book of the Year"Gripping and thought-provoking." --The New York TimesEven though we'll never outrun a hungry lion or outswim an angry shark, humans are pretty impressive--and we're the most dominant species on the planet. So how exactly did we become "unstoppable"? The answer to that is one of the strangest tales you'll ever hear. And it's a true story! From learning to make fire and using the stars as guides to cooking meals in microwaves and landing on the moon, prepare to uncover the secrets and superpowers of how we evolved from our first appearances on Earth millions of years ago. Acclaimed author Yuval Noah Harari has expertly crafted an extraordinary story of how humans learned to not only survive but also thrive on Earth, c

The clever and hilarious star of the Geisel Award winners Fox at Night and Fox the Tiger is back in another I Can Read adventure.There's only one Fox . . . except when there are two!Will Fox outfox this new fox? Or will he make a new friend?Carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and whimsical illustrations, Fox versus Fox is ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey. Other Fox books include Fox Has a Problem, Fox at Night, Fox versus Winter, Fox the Tiger, Fox Is Late, Fox and the Jumping Contest, and Fox and the Bike Ride.

The tenth Branches early chapter book featuring the hilarious pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Meet the cutest pug on the planet! Bella and Bub are at the beach with their friends Jack and Luna for a dog-surfing contest. But when Bub realizes the ocean is full of water, Bella's plans to win crumble like sand. Then Bub finds a treasure map! Will finding the treasure save the trip from turning into a total wipeout?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both.Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge.Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world, where she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag Bogdana chases her through the night streets.Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she was once promised in marriage and who she has resented for years. Now seventeen, Oak is charming, beautiful and manipulative. He's on a mission that will lead him into the north, and he

Owly, the little owl with a heart of gold, returns for another forest adventure in this Eisner-winning series about friendship!Owly always reaches out to a friend in need.Owly is a wonderful friend! He's honest, trustworthy, and kind. And whenever any of his pals are in trouble, he always finds a way to help. In this collection of nine stand-alone stories, Owly demonstrates the power of friendship by cheering up his friends when they're down, rescuing his friends when they're in danger, and encouraging his friends when they doubt themselves. But Owly's buddies also show what it means to be a great friend in return!Through a unique blend of words and symbols, Owly can be read by the youngest readers and is a perfect introduction to graphic novels!

Pug Blasts Off: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #1)Pug's Snow Day: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #2)Paws for a Cause: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #3)Pug's Got Talent: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #4) Scaredy-Pug: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #5)(平裝本)Pug's Sleepover: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #6)Pug's Road Trip: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #7)Pug's New Puppy: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #8)Pug the Prince: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #9)Beach Pug: A Branches Book (Diary of a Pug #10)Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Meet the cutest pug on the planet! Bella and Bub are at the beach with their friends Jack and Luna for a dog-surfing contest. But when Bub realizes the ocean is fu

The New York Times bestselling Spy School series continues in graphic novel form with the third book as Ben gets kicked out of the CIA's spy school and enrolls with the enemy. During a spy school game of Capture the Flag, twelve-year-old Ben Ripley accidentally shoots a live mortar into the principal's office--and immediately gets himself expelled. Not long after going back to the boring real world, Ben gets an offer to join evil crime organization SPYDER. And he accepts. Ben can tell he's a key part of their sinister plan, but he's not quite sure what the plan is. Can Ben figure out what SPYDER is up to--and get word to the good guys without getting caught--before it's too late? Follow Ben as he crosses over to the dark side in action-packed, full-color panels.

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★ 走進喜馬拉雅最後的秘境國度，感受「幸福指數」背後的真實生活★ 超過250張全彩攝影 × 深度文化書寫，一次看見最純粹的不丹★ 旅遊指南＋人文紀錄完美融合，打造身心療癒的閱讀與旅行體驗在繁忙喧囂的世界裡，你是否也曾渴望一處能讓心慢下來的地方？本書帶領讀者走進喜馬拉雅山脈深處的神祕國度——不丹。從古老寺院依山而建的壯麗景致，到節慶中流動的信仰與笑容，作者以多年深入踏查的經驗，細膩描繪這片土地的靈魂。故事隨著旅人的腳步展開：解開隱藏在山谷間的文化密碼，與當地人真誠交流，在森林與山徑之間找回內心的平靜。這不僅是一趟旅行，更是一場關於「如何生活」的提問。當現代社會追逐效率與成就，不丹以其獨特的「國民幸福總值」理念，提醒我們重新思考幸福的意義。本書結合實用旅遊資訊與深度文化觀察，從簽證、節慶到在地禮儀，讓讀者不只是造訪，更能真正理解與尊重這片土地。翻開書頁，你將發現——原來，遠方不只是目的地，而是一種全新的生活方式。Until recently, Bhutan has been relatively unknown. In many minds, it is a mystical secluded place. Bhutan is gaining popularity as a travel destination, owing to the credits of international media features and Bhutan's skillful management of the COVID-19 pandemic.Over the past fifty years, Bhutan has gradually emerged from centuries-long self-isolation to meet modernisation demands. It has been careful with its choices and decisions on the road of development and progression. While Bhutan has opened its doors to the world, a 'High value, Low volume' tourism policy still guides the c