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Join Bizzy Bear as he zooms into space in this chunky new board book with sliding counters.Bizzy Bear is an astronaut today. He’s zooming in his rocket off on a space adventure and he needs your help! Board the spaceship, fly into space, grab a snack in zero gravity and meet the aliens on a nearby planet with four easy-to-use moving counters.Learn space vocabulary with simple first words and helpful text prompts to encourage talking. Then push Bizzy Bear along 4 different tracks with a moving counter on every spread, plus an extra one on the cover! The perfect book for children who love space and love being in control of the story!Other titles in the series include: On the Building Site, At the Zoo and On the Farm.

Weird and wonderful woodland creatures in this bonkers book of mixed-up animals from bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel SchefflerWeird and wonderful woodland creatures in this bonkers book of mixed-up animals from bestselling, award-winning illustrator, Axel SchefflerWhat do you get if you cross a squirrel with a woodpecker? It's a squecker, of course! And how about a raccoon with a skunk? Why, that's a raccunk!With over 121 possible creations, silly names and strange noises to make you giggle, this new Flip Flap book is perfect for preschoolers and ideal for animal fans. With a hilarious rhyming text and brilliant artwork from the illustrator of The Gruffalo and the Pip and Posy series, Axel Scheffler, simply flip the pages to create some seriously silly mixed-up creatures!Other titles in the series include: Farm, Safari, Jungle, Pets, Ocean, Frozen, Minibeasts, Dinosaurs, Zoo

Celebrate Posy's birthday with Pip and Posy, in this sweet and funny story from bestselling author Camilla Reid and The Gruffalo illustrator, Axel Scheffler.Now a major animation series on Milkshake and Sky.Meet Pip and Posy. Two best friends whose playful antics reflect the ups (and downs) of toddler life!It's Posy's birthday and Pip has kindly baked her a delicious cake! But just as the two friends finish their party games, Pip slips on Posy's presents and the birthday cake flies into the air! Poor cake. And poor Pip and Posy.How will Pip and Posy make the best of a very, very sticky situation?A relatable storybook about navigating life's minor catastrophes!

An intricate pop-up book bursting with beautiful bugs.Discover a treasure trove of bugs and other invertebrates in this deluxe pop-up book.Packed with multi-layered pop-ups and flaps to lift, this incredible feat of paper-engineering takes a close-up look at insects and arachnids, and their incredible lives. From shiny bright beetles, to giant-winged butterflies, to silk-weaving spiders, this book reveals wonder after wonder, page after page.Written by award-winning wildlife journalist, Ben Hoare, and illustrated in striking colour and texture by rising star Jasmine Floyd, this fact-packed pop-up shows the true beauty of the insect kingdom. With a sparkling holographic cover and stunning Psychedelic design, it's the perfect gift for anyone from seven to 99!

Sleeping Beauty musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score - a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 ?8.3 in. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of Sleeping Beauty - from the birth of Princess Au

A new holiday classic in the making with a message for all that highlights the spirit of gifts and giving One morning Little Hare wakes up to a thud on her roof. When she goes outside to investigate, she finds a gift-wrapped package has landed on her house. So starts a search to find the owner. She drags the package all over the forest on the back of her sled, but no-one knows whose it is, until she bumps into a large figure dressed in red and white with a long white beard and glasses. This charming story follows the unfolding adventure as Little Hare helps to avoid a disaster and save Christmas for all her forest friends. Little Hare is rewarded for her generosity and selflessness with her own special gift. With delightful pastel art, Shatokhin has penned a tale that wonderfully embodies the spirit of the gifting season.

Discover how engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Engineering--Civil Engineering. Engineering is all around us, from the roads on which we travel to the latest earthquake-proof buildings. It's even in space! Discover how civil and mechanical engineering helps us interact with society, see how engineering is helping save the environment, and meet the inspirational engineers whose designs make our lives easier, including Roma Agrawal, Reyhan Jamalova, Sarah Guppy, and David Aguilar. A "try this at home" section shows readers how to create a building made out of spaghetti, plus much more. With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Jenny Jacoby and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter engineering and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use

來自多倫多的魯絲，在搬往香港後陷入孤單與迷惘。語言不通、課業壓力、父母忙碌，讓她覺得自己與這座城市格格不入。但逐漸地，她也開始尋找屬於自己的位置。一部融合歡笑與淚水的圖像回憶錄，訴說離散、認同與成長的旅程。Perfect for fans of New Kid and A First Time for Everything, a joyful and tearful debut middle grade graphic memoir about one girl being uprooted when she moves to Hong Kong, a place where her family fits in but, for her, it's nothing like home. Ruth Chan loves her hometown in Toronto, hanging out with her best friends for life, and snacking on ketchup flavored potato chips, which are the best. What Ruth doesn't love is having to move to Hong Kong after her dad gets a new job there. Her mom is excited to reunite with her family, but it's not the same for Ruth. In Hong Kong, her classes are harder, her Cantonese isn't good enough, and her parents are never around. Ruth feels lonely and completely uprooted. But as Ruth's dad tells stories about her family, about how they relied on their strength, courage, and each other to survive the most difficult times, Ruth realizes that she too can

In a world where paintings become portals and adventure lurks behind every canvas, the young Restorationists discover that every Gift was made to fight the darkness in the second novel of the thrilling series from the award-winning author ofBeneath the Swirling Sky.“Plenty of fast-paced action [with] a gentle feel . . . a sweet and thoroughly researched story with a firm moral grounding.”—Kirkus ReviewsTwelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil forces. So she was thrilled when her cousin Vincent finally joined the family calling.But Vincent’s flashier Gift makes Georgia feel like a sidekick rather than a hero. And things only get more complicated and perilous after he willingly steps into the heart of danger.Will the remnants of the Restorationists’ society fracture under the pressure of the Distortionists’ schemes? Or is Georgia’s Gift really enough to rescue her family, the art world, the Restorationists—and ultimately save t

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK • From Pulitzer Prize–winning author Elizabeth Strout comes a “stunner” (People) of a novel about new friendships, old loves, and the very human desire to leave a mark on the world.“Tell Me Everything hits like a bucolic fable. . . . A novel of moods, how they govern our personal lives and public spaces, reflected in Strout’s shimmering technique.”—The Washington PostA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time, NPR, Vogue, ParadeWith her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?”It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, def

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksWho was Old MacDonald before he had a farm? A New York Times bestselling duo brings us this silly and sweet origin story about the storied farmer and his animal friends. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham. There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn’t like animals. Then one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six.Well, maybe this one animal could stay.Next came a dog . . .This bighearted and funny tale with delightful artwork from Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham celebrates the joy of embracing new perspectives.

Picture-book maven Jarvis brings his subtle wit and charm to the chapter-book realm with this set of stories about a most endearing pair. Bear didn't really like the painting. I mean, look at it. But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her . . .Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don't always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So when Bear forgets the most important thing to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn't), Bird doesn't let on that she knew all along. And when Bird is upset to discover her friend has more of a certain talent than she does, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better. Whether it's the tale of a missing Bird and a "talking" flower that has Bear bewildered or that of a blanket whose irresistible coziness inspires a comic misunderstanding, Jarvis's well-honed timing combines with gentle humor and genuine affection that will have readers eager for

Jarvis's witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories. "OK," said Bird. "I'll be on this rock. I promise I won't wander off. I'll stay on the rock."And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head.Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice--someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can always be each other's best supporter--whether making plans to meet that go comically awry, baking hideously inedible surprise cakes, or savoring a starlit moment together (and getting carried away with wishes for just one more thing to make it pe

Discover how maths is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Maths - Amazing Maths. Mathematics is not just working out sums and equations for school - it's all around us and used in everyday situations. From photography and cooking to ballet and fashion design, maths is the building block of everything! Discover how watching rabbits and bees developed into a famous sequence, see the ancient Egyptians apply maths to pyramid building, and meet the inspirational mathematicians who brought numbers and symbols to life, including Marjorie Lee Browne, Archimedes and Maryam Mirzakhani. A "try this at home" section shows readers how maths helps you to read minds and how a sequence can turn you into an artist. With easy-to-understand text written by maths expert Lou Abercrombie, and lots of colourful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter maths and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of tellin

Dory takes measures into her own hands after getting separated from her mom in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality—and bigger feelings. Perfect for fans ofJunie B. JonesandIvy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineWhen Dory loses track of her mom in the hardware store, it leads to a touch of separation anxiety. After reuniting, Dory worries that her mom will leave her again—after all, she’s an adult who can do whatever she wants. Dory suspects her mom will soon sail off on a ship across the world to eat cake, play kickball, and never return. These are big feelings, but Dory knows just what to do: She throws a sheet over her head and haunts her family as a ghost so they can’t run away from her ever again!Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep the wh

Celebrate the holidays with Goku, Vegeta, and Buu in this official countdown calendar, filled with 12 days of exclusive gifts inspired by the iconic anime Dragon Ball Z!Get ready to fight alongside the Z-Fighters and ring in Christmas with Goku, Gohan, and other favorites! Open up a new gift pocket each day leading up to Christmas to discover an exciting enamel pin. Fun and interactive, Dragon Ball Z: The Twelve Days of Christmas will delight fans of all ages!DISCOVER 12 UNIQUE ENAMEL PINS: Filled with exciting pins featuring fan-favorite characters such as Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta. This countdown calendar is a must-have gift for fans of all ages.COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: With wearable pins themed to the Buu Saga from Dragon Ball Z, count down to Christmas by opening the door to a surprise each day starting on December 13.

SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! Winner of The Sheffield Children's Book Award Emerging Reads category winner and Overall Winner 2021A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winning author Matty Long. The Super Happy Magic Forest is the friendliest, most frolic-filled place in all the world, but very occasionally some evil-doer likes to come along and disturb the peace.That's when our five brave heroes to step up to save the day-there's Blossom the unicorn, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, Hoofius the faun, and a plucky little mushroom called Trevor. In Super Happy Magic Forest and the Humongous Fungus the heroes of the forest must fight against Fungellus the evil mushroom. Prepare for epic adventures, the odd picnic-break, and plenty of fun-filled frolics!For more laugh-out-loud adventures with the Super Happy Magi

SUPER HAPPY MAGIC FOREST ADVENTURES NOW IN COLOUR! A Super Happy Magic Forest chapter book packed with illustrations and plenty of humour-this is the perfect read for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants (6+). Fun-filled frolics from award-winnig author Matty Long. The Super Happy Magic Forest is the friendliest, most frolic-filled place in all the world, but very occasionally something comes along and disturbs the peace.That's when our five brave heroes step up to save the day-there's Blossom the unicorn, Twinkle the pixie, Herbert the gnome, Hoofius the faun, and a plucky little mushroom called Trevor. In Super Happy Magic Forest and the Deep Trouble, the five heroes go diving for Candy Coral in Lake Sparkle and find more than they bargained for-a fishy-looking creature called Foam. It's the start of a brand-new seafaring quest! Time for the gang to find their sea-legs and set sail on an adventure to the underwater city of Fishopolis!For more laugh-out-loud adventures with the Supe

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn.Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins, Kitty is excited about the upcoming Autumn Festival. It's going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it.But when she arrives to help set-up for the party, everything has been ruined. The decorations have been torn down, half the food has disappeared, and the pumpkins she and her friends carved are missing. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the Autumn Festival?For another superhero adventure with Kitty and her cat crew, read Kitty and the Stolen Storybook.

Miffy visits the gallery and sees lots of beautiful works of art. Feeling inspired, she uses her pencils to make her own artworks and creates her own gallery at home! The sturdy and big puzzle pieces with rounded edges are suitable for small hands. The six jigsaw puzzles in the book increase in difficulty, from four to nine pieces.

Come together this Christmas and celebrate with Peter Rabbit and all his woodlands friends in this beautifully illustrated collection of short stories. A perfect gift for all the family, this heart-warming book features festive stories celebrating Peter's favourite time of year. Peter Rabbit is very excited - it's nearly time for Christmas! He can't wait to eat mince pies, decorate a tree and open all his presents.Join Peter and all his friends as they get ready for Christmas and have lots of fun adventures along the way. Discover more festive stories with Peter Rabbit this Christmas:Peter Rabbit: Christmas is ComingPeter Rabbit Tales: A Christmas WishPeter Rabbit Tales: The Christmas StarPeter Rabbit: The Christmas Present HuntPeter Rabbit: Happy Christmas PeterPeter Rabbit: Christmas Sticker Fun Activity Book

Froggy, Fearless, and Ready for Adventure! Leap into this new action-packed chapter book series from Super Happy Magic Forest creator Matty Long-perfect for readers who love funny stories!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 . . .In Legendary Berry Quest, the woggle scouts take off in an old biplane to explore Giant Fruit Island. There they search for a mythical fruit that promises everlasting youth, but soon find their efforts blocked by mischievous lemurs, giant Grow Worms, and perilous river rapids. For more action-packed adventures with

From the author of the bestselling TikTok sensationYou’ve Reached SamcomesWhen Haru Was Hereby Dustin Thao. A magical exploration of loneliness, complicated friendships, and what it means to let go.''It''s magical how Dustin Thao can make you fall in love with having your heart broken'' -Adam Silvera, author ofThey Both Die at the EndAfter the death of his best friend, Eric Ly creates imaginary scenarios in his head to deal with his grief. Until one of them becomes real, and a boy he met last summer – Haru Tanaka – walks into the coffee shop and sits down next to him. The only thing is, nobody else can see him.Eric suddenly has someone to connect with, making him feel less alone in the world. But as they spend more time together, he begins to question what is real. Soon Eric is losing control of the very thing that is holding him together, and must confront his reality. Even if it means losing Haru forever.''Get your tissues ready, this is another heart-wrenching, stunning exploration

Who’s ever heard of a penguin that doesn't like the cold? Surrounded by the same old snow day in day out and always bloomin’ freezing, Clive Penguin wishes he was somewhere else. SOMEONE else. But, with an epic discovery just around the corner, the solution might be easier than he thinks . . From real life polar-exploring adventurer Huw Lewis Jones and award-winning illustrator Ben Sanders comes a quirky story about getting what you need, rather than what you want. Readers will hoot with laughter at the hilariously deadpan Clive Penguin – a unique voice that’s perfect for fans of Jon Klassen, Oliver Jeffers and Morag Hood. Featuring edgy illustrations complete with neon orange ink. Oh, and penguins.

Bigg School: Best Friends ForeverLola and Evie have been BFF since they were babies, just like peas in a pod – and even though they don’t end up in the same class, Lola expects everything to stay the same. At home things are tough because Lola’s parents are divorcing and they’re having to move the family home. So when the annoying Cleo becomes friendly with Evie, stealing her from Lola, three most definitely becomes a crowd – Lola must learn that not all change is bad…With illustrations from the award-winning Jess Bradley (illustrator of The Day in the Life of a Poo, A Gnu and You and contibutor to the Phoenix Comic) that express the often hilarious inner lives of the characters, the Bigg School series tells stories of the extraordinary lives of ordinary kids navigating friendships, change and all the ups and downs of growing up.‘Funny engaging and captures the essence of young people figuring out old and new friendships and changes that come with growing up’ Emma Suffield, Little Blog

On the run-up to Christmas, travel back to the prehistoric world and meet 24 extraordinary dinosaurs - one for every day.There's never been a more exciting way to countdown to Christmas than journeying back to the world of dinosaurs! Find a surprise book in every envelope, each covering a different dinosaur, from old favourites to more unfamiliar ones.Children aged 3-5 can get to know some of our prehistoric friends with this advent calendar of 24 mini dino books. Using dinosaur profiles from the bestselling book, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Dinosaurs, each book is bursting with fascinating facts and information, giving little dino lovers an exciting mini exploration of the prehistoric world and our reptilian predecessors.This dinosaur advent calendar for children offers:- 24 mini books which give an overview of a different dinosaur, including essential facts such as size, diet, and period.- A unique approach to traditional advent calendars, making a good alternative to chocolate

Discover more from the world of Heartstopper with these 42 fully illustrated cardsDiscover more from the world of Heartstopper with these fully illustrated cards.Featuring Alice Oseman's artwork and behind-the-scenes details, you'll find all your favourite characters in this official Heartstopper deck, as well as conversation cards to help you explore essential themes raised by the books and Netflix series - including Pride, Allyship, Gender and Identity.42 ILLUSTRATED CARDS featuring favourite characters and notes on life.BY ALICE OSEMAN creator of the Heartstopper series.WITH ADDITIONAL TEXT from Lauren James, story consultant on the Heartstopper Netflix show.

A hilarious novelty book about a quick-thinking child and a soft-hearted beast, with funny letters and comically disgusting recipes to open.Beast has found a tasty dinner, and he's written to all his friends to invite them to a feast. Unfortunately, Dinner is a child who very much does not want to be eaten. As Beast's friends send their instructions for cooking Dinner, is there any way Dinner can convince Beast to change his menu? A vibrant and charming interactive book with hilarious letters to open.PRAISE FOR BEAST FEAST"Letter-flaps to lift, delicious and disgusting dishes, and the development of an unlikely friendship combine to create a riotous picture book party." The Guardian Review"This contribution to the genre, with RSVPs from Sir Gutguzzler and co, is a hoot. Independent readers should also enjoy the gruesome recipes on the endsheets." The Observer"Those dreading seasonal overindulgence can enjoy Emma Yarlett’s deliciously funny, brightly comic Beast Feast, in which a child

Step into Steve and Maggie’s fun-filled world in this party-perfect picture book based on the YouTube sensation.The perfect gift for toddlers celebrating a birthday milestoneTeaches friendship, first concepts and fun!Based on the hit YouTube series, with a focus on first words and early-years conceptsHey everyone! It’s time for Maggie's great BIG birthday! Follow Steve and Maggie as they bake a cake, try on fancy dress and decorate the house with banners and balloons, just in time for a very special surprise. Based on the hit YouTube series, this funny, engaging and beautifully-illustrated picture book is perfect for fans of Steve and Maggie's best-loved world.

A delightful, funny story about making friends and learning to communicate from award-winning and bestselling author–illustrator, Emma Yarlett.The lion is King and everyone in his kingdom is happy. Everyone, that is, except King Lion himself. The king feels lonely and decides he needs a friend. He tries everything: roaring “hello”, waving his paws, flashing a smile and even cracking a joke. But everyone just runs away. Then, feeling lonelier than ever, the king climbs up the tallest tower in his kingdom and roars and roars and ROARS! Now no one in the kingdom is happy. Until a little girl sees the king and comes up with a very brave plan to help him.A joyful, touching and vibrantly illustrated story.

Zeke and Daniel have just been made hall monitors by Principal Wombat. This has nothing to do with the fact that they are monitor lizards. And never mind the fact Alicia, the only other monitor lizard in the school, is also a hall monitor.Somehow, the three hall monitors must impose order on arrogant lions, excitable seals and super-relaxed pandas. And worst of all, there is Pelicarnassus! A pompous giant pelican and the son of a major supervillain, who inexplicably has it out for the lizards. Can the hall monitor lizards and their new friend, a blind, fearsome red-tailed hawk, protect their school from all manner of outlandish threats?Zeke and Daniel have just been made hall monitors by Principal Wombat. This has nothing to do with the fact that they are monitor lizards. And never mind the fact Alicia, the only other monitor lizard in the school, is also a hall monitor.Somehow, the three hall monitors must impose order on arrogant lions, excitable seals and super-relaxed pandas. And w

Learn all about water with Maisy in this new series celebrating our planet!Maisy is finding out about water – from what comes out of her tap, to rain, rivers and all the way to the sea! Why do we need water? Where does it come from? Join Maisy to find the answers to these questions and many more in this colourful board book. Open out the final scene to dive beneath the waves with Maisy!Maisy’s Planet books are perfect for little nature-lovers aged from 18 months. Each sturdy, toddler-friendly board book celebrates a different feature of the natural world with bright colours, simple language and a fun open-out spread.Love our planet with Maisy!

Aldo: Ghost Dog brims with humor on every page, as each illustration offers a delightfully ironic counterpoint to the narrative of Aldo discovering the joys and difficulties of his new life as a ghost dog. With this newfound identity, Aldo can now steal food in the park unseen, has learned to fly, and is happy ... almost all the time. There are some things, however, that he finds hard to let go of, like a secret love, which was indeed very special. Will they ever meet again? Aldo's cheerful personality and optimism carry the dog and the reader through the adventures--and misadventures--that await us every day.

Make every minute of reading count! Kids and parents can join superstar pup Rubble and his crew in this fun, read-together phonics adventure. Includes five stories and five activities.Science of Reading research proves that systematic phonics instruction is the most effective way to teach kids to read. Now caregivers can support these essential phonics skills in just five minutes a day with simple, engaging stories featuring Rubble and his pup family construction crew.This motivating compilation of simple stories makes it fun and easy to reinforce must-know phonics skills. Read each story together, sound out the highlighted words, then complete the simple activity. Puptastic!

With Little Red Riding Hood leading the pack, Lucy Cousins retells three favorite fairy tales in all their original power, with a spare text and bold art exuding her cheerful wit. "Grandmother, what big teeth you have.""All the better to eat you with, my dear!" An impressively hungry (and soon-dispatched) wolf. A clever and well-housed little pig. Helpful neighbors feasting on the, well, vegetable of their labors. From best-selling, award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins, here are three classic children's tales--"Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," and "The Enormous Turnip"--showcased together in one rousing volume. These well-loved stories take on new energy as Lucy Cousins brings them to vivid life in a not-to-be-missed collection.

以魔法世界為主題，收錄 25 款獨家驚喜小物，陪伴粉絲度過節慶倒數時光。每日開啟一扇小門，迎接來自霍格華茲的經典角色與物件，包括 Dumbledore、Dobby 等熟悉身影。高質感設計與收藏格式兼具實用與紀念價值，是魔法迷不可錯過的聖誕禮盒。Celebrate the holidays with the Wizarding World's most iconic characters, creatures, and objects with this enchanting advent calendar filled with more than 25 surprises! It's Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2024 Edition. Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2024 Edition celebrates the magic of Hogwarts with 25 days of exclusive surprises, keepsakes, and collectibles delivered in a stunning keepsake calendar format. DISCOVER MORE THAN 25 HARRY POTTER SURPRISES: Discover a new holiday surprise every day! Each of the 25 doors features a well-known icon of the Wizarding World, from Professor Dumbledore to Dobby the house-elf. COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: With 25 days of all-new items themed to the Harry Potter films, countdown to Christmas by opening the door to a surprise each day from December 1st through 25th. COMPLETE YOUR H

YouTube stars Chad Wild Clay and Vy Qwaint of the Spy Ninjas are back and ready to defeat Project Zorgo once and for all in their third original graphic novel!Another day, another threat looming from Project Zorgo! This time, these determined hackers kidnap tech genius Joseph Banks to steal ideas to finally defeat the Spy Ninjas. Hold on just a minute! Chad and Vy rescue Banks with the help of their Spy Ninjas recruits, but it looks like it was a little too late. Project Zorgo created a 3D printer that allows them to send video game bosses to the real world! This can't be good. Soon the Spy Ninjas are on the case battling, crafting, and smashing their way through the Project Zorgo plan. Will their expert moves be enough to stop this video game takeover or will Project Zorgo get the upper hand? With quick thinking and some sweet skills, the Spy Ninjas are ready for another graphic novel adventure!

一場雷雨讓班機全數停飛，也讓四個孩子在機場相遇。剛結束大型穆斯林年會，他們原本互不相識，卻在漫長的一夜裡，慢慢看見彼此的心事。「本書」以四個視角交替敘事，寫下友情與成長的片刻。想寫詩取悅父親的 Feek、尋找走失貓咪的 Hanna、為空手道比賽焦慮的 Sami、渴望拍搞笑影片卻承受政治家庭壓力的 Nora，在意外中成為同伴。四位暢銷作家——Aisha Saeed、Huda Al-Marashi、Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow、S. K. Ali——合力創作，章節短促明快，節奏俐落。《Kirkus》肯定其自然呈現穆斯林孩子的多元樣貌，《Booklist》稱其為輕快動人的冒險故事。本書榮獲 Walter Award Honor，既有機場歷險的趣味，也細膩描寫歸屬與自我認同。Four kids meet at an airport for one unforgettable night in this middle-grade novel by four bestselling and award-winning authors--Aisha Saeed, Huda Al-Marashi, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow, and S. K. Ali When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he'd rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the airport--and also on avoiding a conversation with her dad about him possibly remarrying. Sami is struggling with his anxiety and worried that he'll mi

Adèle迎來人生轉變：第一次月經讓她獲得與幽靈溝通的能力，也揭開家族中不為人知的祕密。她本想平靜度過假期，卻因此展開一段穿越城市、認識幽靈、也重新看見自己的旅程。本書幽默之中帶著真誠，探索青春、文化與身分，是一部感性與奇幻交織的圖像小說。A Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List SelectionIn this hilarious and heartwarming graphic novel, a young girl's first period brings an unexpected gift: the ability to see ghosts! As she meets these spectral visitors, she uncovers her family's secret lineage of mediums, while learning about the power of compassion and community.Adèle just wants to spend her winter break at the library, cozied up with her favorite books, and completely forgetting abut her friends who are all traveling to warmer climates. Unfortunately, life has other plans...not only does Adèle get her first period...but she learns she comes from a long line of mediums!And if seeing ghosts wasn't enough of a surprise, Adèle learns that not only can she interact with them, but apparently, they've been using her sister's car to get around the city for years! When the ghosts won't leave her alone Ad

A teen social media star learns he can't control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen's Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York. Evan Horowitz has it all: beauty, brains, and a not-so-secret flair for matchmaking! An Insta influencer with a talent for makeup and a taste for romance, he's no stranger to playing cupid for those hopelessly clueless in finding love. So when shy transfer student Natalia shuffles into school one day, Evan can't help but get his hands messy! With so many matches to choose from, it's not long before he sets a plan in motion for Natalia--much against the better judgement of his level-headed best friend, Davi. But he takes things too far, creating a web of drama that spirals out of his control. Can Evan learn to put the people closest to him before his misguided ambition? Or will he lose them and his own chance at romance, too?