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In this eleventh Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry catches frogs with his friends! Henry Heckelbeck and his friends spend the day at Brewster Creek, a place where they can relax, run around, and catch frogs! But when Henry accidentally brings a frog home, it does not want to stay put! Will Henry be able to return the frog to the creek? Or will this great frog escape turn into an absolute disaster? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Henry Heckelbeck chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles line of drool-proof, rip-proof, washable books for babies: The beloved nursery song "Old MacDonald" is sure to get babies singing along as they meet farm animals and hear their sounds!They’re called Indestructibles. They could just as well be called the unstoppables! As in they don’t stop selling (shipping over 1 million copies a year), don’t stop pleasing, and don’t stop filling an essential need for new parents: a book made for the way babies “read,” with their hands and mouths.Old MacDonald Had a Farm is the E-I-E-I-Oh! classic that introduces baby to the world of farm animals and the different ways each has of talking―the pig with his oink-oink, the cow with her moo-moo, and the baa-baas, cluck-clucks and quack-quacks that fill the farmyard. As a reminder, The Original Instructibles are chew-proof, drool-proof, rip-proof ―and 100% non-toxic. And when they do get dirty, just throw them in the dishwasher. All for $5.95.

Awesome adventures inspired by the best-selling Pokémon Sword & Shield video games set in the wild Galar region!Casey Shield, a hacker who invented the Dynamax Simulator, and Henry Sword, a boy who repairs gear for Pokémon, both dream of entering the Galar region's Gym battles. For Casey, it's a chance to reunite with her lost Pokémon. For Henry, it's an opportunity to search for the legendary Rusted Sword and Rusted Shield.The Gym challenges continue as Henry’s battle against Allister of Stow-on-Side rages on! Next, both Henry and Casey must prepare for a match against another powerful Gym Leader!Will Henry and Casey ultimately be victorious against Opal of Ballonlea?!

A new addition to the bestselling Indestructibles line of drool-proof, rip-proof, washable books for babies: The beloved song "The Wheels on the Bus" is a favorite to get babies singing along and moving.They’re called Indestructibles. They could just as well be called the unstoppables! As in they don’t stop selling, don’t stop pleasing, and don’t stop filling an essential need for new parents: a book made for the way babies “read,” with their hands and mouths. And now this bestselling series―which ships over 1 million copies every year―is welcoming two new titles based on two of the most popular songs that parents love to sing along with their youngest. Each is illustrated in a bright, lively, colorful style, by the artist Vanja Karguli.Moving from country to town, The Wheels on the Bus sends parents and their kids on an adventure that everyone loves to act out, from the wipers that go swish swish swish and the horn that goes beep beep beep to the people that go shh shh shh to the babi

From the No.1 International Bestselling author of The Atlas SixCHICAGO, SOMETIME. Two people meet in the armory of the Art Institute by chance. Prior to their encounter, he is a doctoral student who manages his destructive thoughts with compulsive calculations about time travel; she is a bipolar counterfeit artist undergoing court-ordered psychotherapy. After their meeting, those things do not change.Everything else, however, is slightly different.Both obsessive, eccentric personalities, Aldo Damiani and Charlotte Regan struggle to be without each other from the moment they meet. The truth - that he is a clinically depressed, anti-social theoretician and she is a manipulative liar with a history of self-sabotage - means the deeper they fall in love, the more troubling their reliance on each other becomes.ALONE WITH YOU IN THE ETHER is a glimpse into the nature of love, what it means to be unwell, and how to face the fractures of yourself and still love as if you're not broken.Reader re

'Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message' Daily Mail 'Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart' Guardian From No. 1 bestselling author David Walliams - an extraordinarily brilliant and rollicking mystery adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, and the sequel to the much-loved Gangsta Granny. Ben is getting used to life without his beloved granny.She was a cabbage enthusiast, a Scrabble partner... and an international jewel thief known as The Black Cat. Now, only the memory of their extraordinary adventure to steal the Crown Jewels lives on.Then something inexplicable happens. World-famous treasures are stolen in the dead of night and the clues point to none other than The Black Cat? But that's impossible...? Expect the unexpected in this wonderfully entertaining and laugh-out-loud adventure, which will have readers on the edge of their seats as they join Ben on his quest to unravel the mystery of the return of The Black Cat. This first ever sequel

The Walk in the Dark and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #4)The Doll in the Hall and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #3)(平裝本)Shadow in the Woods and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #2)Beneath the Bed and Other Scary Stories: An Acorn Book (Mister Shivers #1)Jump into these spine-chilling stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Who is waiting at the end of the dark hall? What is a monster doing on the beach? This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is perfect for beginning readers who are looking to be spooked. With

Jump into these spine-chilling stories from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier, perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, and full-color artwork on every spread, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Who is at the end of the dark hall? What is a monster doing on the beach? This scary story collection from New York Times bestselling author Max Brallier is perfect for beginning readers who are looking to be spooked. With simple text, creepy full-color artwork on every page, genuine scares, and a spooky "invisible" message on the cover, these five hair-raising stories are sure to send shivers down your spine!

Real life and fairy tales collide in book two of this funny and exciting middle grade series from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz.Filomena Jefferson-Cho of nothing-ever-happens North Pasadena teams up with dashing Jack, adorable Alistair, and glamorous Gretel for another adventure in the land of Never After, this time to get the glass slipper back from Cinderella!Neither heroine nor victim, Cinderella is manipulative and cunning, doing anything to be Princess of Eastphalia. Her twin stepsisters, Hortense and Beatrice―Hori and Bea―have been maligned in reputation, their lives upended by Cinderella. For one, Prince Charming has been in love with Hori since they were children, but when King Gregor forces his son to throw a ball to pick a bride, Cinderella steals the spotlight and her happily ever after.While attempting to help her sister, bookish Bea is captured by a terrible beast. Spells abound, and evil will reign . . . or will it?

The learning goals that center on the thematic units are set in accordance with the language proficiency levels, established by the ACTFL˙To Comply with the pedagogical principle of backward design to establish the teaching/learning goals for the intermediate learner of Chinese˙Integrates into its thematic contents the ACTFL-defined, three mores of language uses as well the 5C concepts˙Assist the learner to achieve holistic progress and to cultivate specific linguistic abilities of Chinese˙The selecting of keywords/phrases in thetextbooks is greatly in line with vocabulary levels defined by the HSK and by the TOCFL. The regional difference in language uses between the two sides of theTaiwan Strait are also meticulously annotated in the textbooks In recent years, the background of learners has become diversified, and the number of self-study students of elementary Chinese is also increasing. On the pedagogical front, however, learning materials, found to be biased towards school l

APCS為Advanced Placement Computer Science的英文縮寫，是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」。APCS考試類型包括：觀念題及實作題。觀念題是以單選題的方式進行測驗，考試重點在於程式設計概念、解決問題的運算思維或理解演算法的基礎觀念。在程式設計實作題可自行選擇以 C、C++、Java、Python 撰寫程式，本書的實作題程式是以C++為主。本書會以C++的語法架構為主，並根據APCS公告的觀念題及實作題，分別安排到各章的主題之中，主要目的就是希望讀者在學習完某一特定主題後，可以馬上測試相關的APCS觀念題，如此的安排更可以幫助各位讀者學以致用，清楚掌握考試的重點。為了降低讀者的學習障礙，本書範例都是完整的程式碼，以實作來引導觀念，全書程式都已在DEV C++的環璄下正確編譯與執行。期許本書能幫助各位具備以C++的程式設計基本能力，並完全具備應試APCS的程式設計實作能力，筆者相信經過本書的課程安排及訓練後，各位已紮實地培養了分析題目、提出解決方案及以C++設計程式的實作能力。

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Delve beneath the surface of the Earth with this pictorial atlas and discover the secrets of our planet.How did planet Earth form? What’s under the surface, and how can we see it? Why do volcanoes erupt? What do coasts and caves have in common? What’s so important about rocks and soil? All these questions and more are answered in The Earth Atlas – a lavishly illustrated guide to our planet. From oceans to ice regions to deserts, this book takes you on a trip around Earth’s features, explaining how they formed and what impact they have on us even today, supporting life and literally shaping the world with every tectonic movement.Richard Bonson’s hand-drawn illustrations allow you to see parts of the planet that can’t be shown in photographs, with diagrams clearly annotated to help explain what’s going on.

Now an Original Series on Prime Video!Exclusive QR code with behind-the-scenes material from The Summer I Turned Pretty show!Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Jenny Han.It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come.But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be. If this summer really and truly is the last summer, it should end the way it started—at Cousins Beach.

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Amazing Machines: Snow Machines follows the animal team as they wrap up warm and explore things that go in the snow! Each page is filled with details that machine-mad kids will love.From bumper cars to spinning wheels, the internationally bestselling Amazing Machines series is the perfect way for children to learn about all sorts of machines and vehicles! Each book introduces a new vehicle or machine and the many jobs it can do. Ant Parkers bright, engaging artwork and Tony Mittons simple, rhyming text combine to make these fantastic books for young children. Kids will love getting to know the friendly, animal characters who feature throughout the series and reading about their fast-paced adventures! Continue to explore all things that go with the rest of the Amazing Machines series, including Cool Cars, Patrolling Police Cars and Roaring Rockets

搶進名校資訊類學系的最佳武器！ ◎以C++語言的運算思維與演算邏輯解析APCS公告試題 ◎針對各種程式追蹤、填空、除錯題型，模擬演算過程及變數值追蹤 ◎詳細說明【觀念題】的相關知識，並列出各選項對╱錯之理由 ◎完整架構解析【實作題】：解題重點分析、完整程式碼、執行結果及程式碼說明 多元邏輯思考訓練 手腦並用強化程式語言運用 APCS(Advanced Placement Computer Science)是指「大學程式設計先修檢測」，其目的是提供學生自我評量程式設計能力，及評量大學程式設計先修課程學習成效。APCS考試類型包括：程式設計觀念題及程式設計實作題。 程式設計觀念題採單選題測驗，以運算思維、問題解決與程式設計概念為主。測驗題型包含：程式運行追蹤、填空、除錯、效能分析及基礎觀念理解等。觀念題如果需提供程式片段，會以C語言命題。重點包括：資料型態、常數與變數、全域及區域、流程控制、迴圈、函式、遞迴、陣列、結構，及基礎資料結構，以撰寫完整程式或副程式為主。 本書提供APCS歷年公告試題的完整解答與分析，並以C++語言來撰寫程式實作題。觀念題不僅清楚說明題意，並詳解各選項的對錯理由。另外對於需要程式執行過程追蹤、填空、除錯等程式片段的觀念題，書中一併提供完整程式碼及執行結果。而實作題方面則以解題重點分析、完整程式碼、執行結果及程式碼說明等架構完整解析。深信本書能指引應考者具備檢測APCS的經驗與強化解讀程式的實戰力。

"MAY ALL THAT YOU WISH TO PROTECT BURN TO ASHES…”Having witnessed the staggering power of the Shadow Monarch, Jinwoo can’t wait to level up and reach those heights, and what better way to do so than to mobilize his army of soldiers against an S-rank dungeon’s worth of giants?Saving a country abandoned by the rest of the world has its benefits—international renown, the expansion of his guild, an invitation to the most prestigious hunter conference in the world—but perhaps the most unexpected bonus is a run-in with another Monarch who brings not-so-welcome tidings. If he’s to be believed, a war is coming that not even Jinwoo is strong enough to stop…

Where Are the People?How Could the People’s Bodies Voice Themselves in the Form ofTheatrical Aesthetics?At That Time, the Audience Really Stood Up.In this evening, theater practitioners initiated the conversation with physical action. They engage with contemporary issues through their unique performance styles. From a discursive context, they enter the scene of resistance and undertake the labor of performance. Their performance is not just the preface to a series of dialogues, but also a witness to thirty years of People’s Theater.“People’s theater” belongs to the people.It is the theater created by the people and speaks for the people as it has appeared in history in diverse forms.People theater in Inter-Asian Societies began to grow in a cross-region, which included Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Busan, Maputo, Beijing, Shanghai, Hualien, Taichung, and Taipei. Through the writings and images written down by theatrical artists from these spaces, we can figu

Imagine a world where everyone is kind - how can we make that come true? With gorgeous pictures by three wonderful illustrators, The KIND Activity Book is a timely, inspiring activity book about the many ways children can be kind, from sharing their toys and games to helping those from other countries feel welcome. The book is endorsed by The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler Fifty pence from the sale of each printed copy will go to the Three Peas charity, which gives vital help to refugees from war-torn countries. The illustrators of the book are from Germany, Greece and Syria - working together to make a beautifully kind, fun and inclusive book

This collection of essays critically evaluates the legal framework necessary for the use of autonomous ships in international waters. The work is divided into three parts:Part 1 evaluates how far national shipping regulation, and the public international law background that lies behind it, may need modification and updating to accommodate the use of autonomous ships on international voyages. Part 2 deals with private law and insurance issues such as collision and pollution liability, salvage, limitation of liability and allocation of risk between carrier and cargo interests. Part 3 analyses international convention regimes dealing with maritime safety and other matters, arguing for specific changes in the existing conventions such as SOLAS and MARPOL, which would provide the international framework that is necessary for putting autonomous ships into commercial use. The book also takes the view that amendment of international conventions is important in the case of liability issues, arg

Where do frogs live? What sounds do frogs make? How do frogs eat? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the frogs themselves.Dive into the fascinating world of frogs withRibbit! The Truth About FrogsbyAnnette Whipple. This award-winning, amusing, and informative book is packed with fun facts, colorful photographs, engaging illustrations, and all the answers to your burning questions about these fascinating amphibians.Award-Winning:Recognized for its excellence,Ribbit! The Truth About Frogshas garnered awards for its informative and engaging approach to exploring the world of frogs.Engaging Format:Written in a lively question-and-answer format, this book keeps readers entertained while providing valuable information about where frogs live, the sounds they make, how they eat, and much more.Vibrant Illustrations:With vibrant illustrations and captivating photographs, readers will be drawn into the world of frogs, enhancing thei

“The Underdogs will have young readers HOWLING with laughter, SNIFFING for clues, and BARKING with delight.” ―Andrew McDonald and Ben Wood, creators of the Real Pigeons seriesPerfect for fans of comical animal do-gooders like The Bad Guys, The InvestiGators, and The Chicken Squad, this hilarious chapter book series follows a group of bumbling dog detectives and their newest recruit―a cat! In this second case, the Underdogs must sniff out the identity of an art forger.Crime is on the rise in Dogtown, and it’s all thanks to a mysterious art forger! They’ve stolen one of Puplo Picasso’s masterpieces out of a museum and swapped it with a fake. Such a big case would normally go to the Top Dog detectives, but they’re out of town on vacation . . .So it’s time to call in the Underdog Detective Agency: with Barkley the German shepherd, Carl the Chihuahua, Dr. Spots the Dalmatian, and Fang . . . the cat. (Yes, a cat!) What the Underdogs lack in skill, they make up for in grit and determination.

If the world of DASH CANDOO is new to you, fear not! All the books are stand-alone and can be read in any order.And even better news - it's THE WEEKEND!"Then we heard a scream. Three screams to be more specific. Was our peaceful morning about to become very un-peaceful?”When ALL the world-famous fluff-tailed hemple-fluffer ducks disappear from Zoo Lake, Dash and Rob jump into action. They soon realise the ducks haven’t just gone off on their own. Instead, a MAJOR criminal operation (and duck-napping) has taken place. They need to stop it, and fast!Hilarious, action-filled, illustrated mystery stories, jam-packed with crazy stuff that makes kids laugh-out-loud. Dash’s adventures will appeal to the whole family. An unputdownable series from NYT Bestselling Ralph Lazar, starring Dash Candoo, an ingenious problem-solver, with fantastic friends and a bottomless backpack of brilliant gadgets.

From A for (dining) alone to Z for Zakuski, ‘a Russian hors d’oeuvre’, An Alphabet for Gourmets takes us through a selection of food essays by the incomparable M. F. K. Fisher, alighting on long-time obsessions and idiosyncratic digressions to wholly charming effect.Admired by W. H. Auden as one of the greatest American writers, M. F. K Fisher never focuses on just the food set before her. Instead, with unfailingly elegant prose, an eye for evocative detail and a knack for sharp-edged wit, she draws us in to the whole experience: from the company to the setting, from the preparation to the scraped-clean plate. She liberates her readers from caution, sweeps away adherence to culinary tradition, and celebrates cooking, eating and dining in all its guises.Evocative, thoughtful, with a light touch and a wry humour, these essays illustrate with captivating ease why M. F. K. Fisher has become one of the most beloved and admired food writers of the twentieth century.‘I do not know of anyone i

Billy's feeling nervous about his first overnight stay in hospital, as he has to have his tonsils out. The Mini Monsters are determined to help him, and ask to come along too. But there's so much for them to explore in the hospital...will they get back to Billy in time for his operation? And will anyone find out what they've been up to? Another fun-to-read Billy and the Mini Monsters story, with a message of overcoming your fears.

Sometimes middle school feels like a dangerous mission in the cold, unforgiving tundra. Sometimes it literally is. Will Rafe survive his most (frost)biting adventure yet?Things heat up at Hills Village Middle School when Rafe gets an invitation from Dr.Daria Deerwin to join a research study on polar bears. How many times in life do you get a chance to come face-to-face with a real polar bear in the wild? Rafe is ready to find out!Alaska is pinkie-freezing, hair-freezing, snot-freezing cold, but Rafe might be headed for a meltdown. He's spending every waking moment with Penelope, who he definitely has a crush on, and a polar bear Dr.Deerwin is tracking goes missing...with poachers on the tundra. It's up to Rafe, Penelope, and their new friends to save the day in Rafe's coolest adventure yet.

In the eighth book of the Super Turbo graphic novel series, Turbo is trapped, and his only way out might be...with help from the enemy!It’s a typical night for the Super Pet Superhero League as they make their rounds at Sunnyview Elementary. All seems quiet as Super Turbo walks the perimeter of the lunchroom, until he turns a corner and spies a tasty midnight snack! Just as he wraps his mighty paws around the treat―SLAM!―our favorite hamster hero finds himself trapped in a mousetrap. But the evil Whiskerface and his Rat Pack have been escaping these traps for years. How?! Could the key to Turbo’s freedom lie in the hands of his greatest enemy?

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish flies into theaters on September 23, 2022! Join Puss, Kitty Softpaws, and all your favorite characters in this action-packed junior novelization. It's the newest adventure for Puss and his comrades in Puss in Boots: The Last Wish! Puss has lived eight epic lives. The only problem? He's on his last one! Puss must venture to the legendary wishing star and restore his nine lives. This movie novelization comes with a full-color insert of stills straight from the new film!

‘Visionary.’ Bettany Hughes‘Tremendous.’ Ben Okri‘Luminous.’ Rose TremainEven when he leapt from the parapet he talked.Ancient Egypt. The Prince is set to marry Pretty Flower, his sister, in the Great House’s incestuous society. But the Liar speaks a truth that transforms everything …A primitive matriarchal society. While mothers raise children in the bucolic Place of Women, Chimp is tormented by the Leopard Men in their brutal hunts, until he gains new wisdom …Imperial Rome. In an era of invention and exploration, the emperor realises he loves his illegitimate grandson more than his own loutish heir …Browse William Golding novels reissued with new designs.

Discover why we must protect the Amazon from climate change. Bursting with all kinds of life, the Amazon is one of the most incredible places on Earth. This richly illustrated picture book brings to life this extraordinary region for young children, exploring its tropical rainforest and scenic landscapes.It showcases the lush wildlife, diverse communities and life-saving medicines that can all be found there and therefore why it is so important that we act to protect this special part of the planet from the impact of climate change.

The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistenceIn an extraordinary story that only he could tell, Matthew Perry takes readers onto the soundstage of the most successful sitcom of all time while opening up about his private struggles with addiction. Candid, self-aware, and told with his trademark humor, Perry vividly details his lifelong battle with the disease and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all.Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love Perry lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends.Unflinchingly honest, moving, and hilarious: this is the book fans have been waiting for.

Explore the Overworld in this new tale from the world’s best-selling videogame, Minecraft! Sarah is new to the world of Minecraft, and without much knowledge on the world or how to play, she finds herself looking to veteran player Hector for help.Hector isn’t used to exploring the Minecraft world with anyone other than his parents, so he’s reluctant at first. However, Sarah’s enthusiasm and all-around energy bring Hector around, and the two become partners―but more importantly, friends! Join Sarah and Hector on a brand-new adventure that takes them from the Overworld to the Nether, encountering numerous fan-favorite dangers and treasures all the way!

Jessica and Elizabeth are ready to take on middle school . . . but are they ready to take on each other? The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley returns in these all-new graphic novel adaptations! Jessica and Elizabeth have always been inseparable twins, but starting middle school means a chance for new beginnings! Elizabeth is excited to organize a school newspaper, but Jessica is more interested in joining the exclusive Unicorn Club. What will happen when the twins realize they might not be as alike as they thought? Middle school is hard enough, but with these twins each dealing with becoming their own person--will they be able to stay friends at the same time? Francine Pascal's beloved Sweet Valley Twins comes to life in a brand-new graphic novel that will have old and new fans delighted as they meet Jessica and Elizabeth in graphic novel form. With the lively artwork of Claudia Aguirre, Sweet Valley Twins: Best Friends is a contemporary middle-grade graphic novel fille

"Outrageous!" the judges cried. "Ridiculous!" Who would dare enter a portrait of a duck in the Grand Contest of Art? But when Felix Clousseau's painting quacks, he is hailed as a genius. Suddenly everyone wants a Clousseau masterpiece, and the unknown painter becomes an overnight sensation.That's when the trouble begins. The concept and plot are clever and beautifully constructed with twists and turns, and Jon Agee's trademark wit, humour and sense of the surreal. A playful examination of what realism in art actually means, and the difference between 2 and 3 dimensional

Treehouse is getting festive! With lots of laughs at every level in The 156-Storey Treehouse, from the worldwide bestselling Treehouse series by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton.Andy and Terry are celebrating Christmas in our 156-storey Treehouse.They've added 13 new levels, including a wishing well, a world-record breaking level, a super-stinky stuff level and a TV quiz show level (hosted by no other than Quizzy the quizzical quizbot).But it's the night before Christmas, and they've got carols to sing, lists to write, a new book to finish, and the real Santa to uncover . . .Will they get it all done in time?Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!

This super sticker book is bursting with colouring activities, mazes, scenes to search and more, and features all your favourite characters from the incomparable pairing of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. With sixty-four pages of activities to complete, plus over 1,000 stickers to use in the book or wherever you want, there's enough to keep little paws busy for the whole holiday season. The Gruffalo and Friends Festive Super Sticker Book includes characters from the following classic titles: The Gruffalo, The Gruffalo's Child, Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book, A Squash and a Squeeze, Monkey Puzzle and The Smartest Giant in Town.

One girl sets out on a journey across the treacherous Arizona desert to rescue a young pilot stranded after a plane crash in this gripping story of survival, friendship, and rescue from a bestselling and award-winning author.​Twelve-year-old Jolene spends every day she can at the library watching her favorite livestream:The Desert Aviator, where twelve-year-old “Addie Earhart”shares her adventures flying an ultralight plane over the desert. While watching this daring girl fly through the sky, Jolene can dream of what it would be like to fly with her, far away from her own troubled home life where her mother struggles with a narcotic addiction. And Addie, who is grieving the loss of her father, finds solace in her online conversations with Jolene, her biggest—and only—fan.Then, one day, it all goes wrong: Addie's engine abruptly stops, and Jolene watches in helpless horror as the ultralight plummets to the ground and the video goes dark. Jolene knows that Addie won’t survive long in the

她是印度史詩《摩羅衍那》裡護駕有功的王妃，也是放逐皇子的惡毒繼母。這次，換她來說自己的故事。Vaishnavi Patel重磅出道作，以吉迦伊視角重述這位背負惡名的奇女子憑藉勇氣與韌性，抵抗命運洪流的不凡人生。Before she was cast as Indian mythology's most jealous queen, she had her own story....The only daughter of the kingdom of Kekaya, Kaikeyi is raised on stories about the might and benevolence of the gods: how they churned the vast ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, how they vanquish evil and ensure the land of Bharath prospers, and how they offer the devout and the wise powerful boons. Yet she watches as her father unceremoniously banishes her mother, listens as her own worth is reduced to how great a marriage alliance she can secure. And when she calls upon the gods for help, they never seem to hear.Desperate for some measure of independence, she turns to the texts she once read with her mother and discovers a magic that is hers alone. With this power, Kaikeyi transforms herself from an overlooked princess into a warrior, diplomat, and most-favored queen, determined to carv

Turn on your torches and join Aveline Jones!Aveline is determined to discover the truth behind her uncle's mysterious disappearance when she travels to his home with Mum and Aunt Lilian. After years of hoping Aveline's uncle would return, they have finally decided to sell his house - but Aveline and Harold have other plans.Sneaking into her uncle's study, Aveline discovers he had been researching possible supernatural activity around an ancient burial mound - and linked this with the unexplained disappearances of other local villagers. Dark, magical forces are at work, and they'll do anything to remain hidden, as Aveline and Harold soon learn...Join the world of Aveline Jones, where mysteries are solved, spirits are laid to rest, and everybody gets to bed on time. Perfect for adventurers aged 9+ and fans of Michelle Harrison and Jennifer Killick.