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薇兒特在戰火中成長，也在選擇中堅定。隨著敵人逼近，她必須離開保護她的城牆，尋找新的力量與真相。這趟旅程，充滿未知與危險，但也是她守護所愛之人的唯一希望。《第四翼》《鐵焰》後的全新篇章，作者以細膩筆觸，描繪出在黑暗中尋找光亮的勇氣與信念。DON'T BE THE LAST TO DISCOVER THE SERIES THAT EVERYONE CAN'T STOP TALKING ABOUT:Get ready for the breathtaking follow-up to global phenomenons Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.ARE YOU READY TO BRAVE THE DARK?After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it's impossible to know who to trust.Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves - her dragons, her family, her home, and him.Even if it means keeping a secret so

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the Overworld, the zombies have returned!Bobbie is on a mission.She’s already survived one encounter with Logan, thezombie-herdingjerk who attacked her village and turned her brother into a zombie. And now she won’t rest until she stops his evil plan to conquer the Overworld with his zombie horde. But the closer she gets to foiling Logan, the further away she gets from her original goal: finding a cure for her zombie brother.Ben is on . . . babysitting duty.Separated from Bobbie, Ben is now in charge of caring for herzombie-fiedlittle brother, Johnny, and keeping up with his Zombie Obedience Lessons. Lessons that are going well! Johnny doesn’t even need his leash anymore, and he hardly tries to eat people at all—unless they really, really deserve it. Logan’s abandoned lair is even starting to feel a little like home.But while doing a little spring cleaning, Ben discovers Logan’s secret diary, filled with all his biggest plots, including

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to set the world on fire!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes.There's just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and haven't returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She can't escape her firescales, and she can't escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia.So when she's offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has t

Meet the pets of Buddy and Bea and their friends in the third installment of this laugh-out-loud illustrated chapter book series celebrating life in a second grade classroom.After an author visits their classroom, Buddy and his friends can't stop talking about their pets. Joey’s adorable puppy even stops by Ms. Maple’s classroom (and makes a major mess)! But something seems off about the things Bea is saying about her cat. Are her stories true?Buddy has his own pet problems, so he tries not to focus on the drama with Bea. No one knows what to think about Bea’s tales—should they believe her? Is she fibbing? The truth turns out to be even more complicated than trying to train Buddy's cranky cat.This funny and fast-paced series stars a hilariously unlikely buddy duo, making it irresistible to chapter book readers.

Find out all about the extraordinary and varied jobs doctors do - and why they sometimes practise on bananas.Whether diagnosing diseases, performing life-saving surgery or fighting a pandemic, doctors do a huge variety of jobs. Join them in remote research stations, operating theatres, medical laboratories and hospitals to discover what they do and why it's so important.From heart transplants to investigating a crime scene, you'll encounter all kinds of examples of doctors' extraordinary everyday work. And at the back of the book, there's a glossary of medical terms, diagrams of the body's bones and organs, plus information on what to do if you want to become a doctor yourself one day.

Benny Chia’s memoir of life on the fringe is a vivacious slice of Hong Kong’s life and cultural development at a time of minimal institutional support. His colourful and anecdotal story will interest culture practitioners as well as the general reader curious about the Fringe Club and its role as a seedbed for local artists and as a venue for international ones, both functions championed by Benny at the helm of this small but important institution housed in a distinctive former ice house in Central. general reader curious about the Fringe Club and its role as a seedbed for local artists and as a venue for international ones, both functions championed by Benny at the helm of this small but important institution housed in a distinctive former ice house in Central.

The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can’t-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe’s point of view.Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all about me. It’ll be better for everyone that way.Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities. He didn’t want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends safe while he figured out how to control his scary new powers and searched for answers about his past.What he found was so much more than adventures in Humanland.Where did he go? What did he do? And who did he meet while the rest of his friends worked to solve the mystery of Stellarlune? The answers go far beyond anything anyone could have ever imagined and give Keefe the power to change his destiny.

The next blockbuster Minecraft novel from the bestselling publishing program--now with over five million books in print!Opal has almost done it all—fighting monsters, protecting people from pillagers, and even defeating the legendary Ender Dragon! But that’s all in the past. Now, Opal has hung up their adventuring hat and is living the life of a happy creafter, far more likely to build you a bed than fight a Wither. In fact, Opal has decided that their time is best spent building their Dream Manor outside the very village that displays the Ender Dragon Skull they brought back from the End!Meanwhile, Opal’s sister, Lisa, is only at the beginning of her journey. She’s ready to be a hero. Just ask her. Or don’t. She’ll tell you anyway. She knows every single story ever told about her sibling, and probably a few other heroes as well. She admires Opal immensely, always has. But now it’s her turn to have an adventure.And that adventure might be bigger than she could ever have imagined. One d

This humorous and heartwarming graphic novel series is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! And now the first three books are available in a paw-some boxed set!PAWS: Gabby Gets It TogetherBest friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy have one big thing in common: they love animals but can't have any pets, so they get the idea to create their own dog-walking business! But life as an entrepreneur is harder than anyone expected. Will the stress tear their friendship apart? PAWS: Mindy Makes Some SpaceWhen Mindy's mom starts dating someone new and the new girl in class shows an interest in joining PAWS, Mindy feels like she’s becoming the odd one out. But when her stubbornness begins to hurt everyone around her, will she be able to overcome her fears and learn that change doesn’t have to be a cat-tastrophe?PAWS: Priya Puts Herself FirstWhen Priya learns her family is being evicted, she dreads having to leave her friends and PAWS behind. So she resorts to a long commute on the bus to keep things the same

This commentary on the Analects will bring you back in time to meet the Sage whose teachings on benevolence and integrity are deeply infused within the Chinese culture。 Confucius’ students included political advisors，military strategists，educators，businessmen，philosophers，warlords，and kings。 How could he possibly teach his way so calmly and gracefully through states and kingdoms of hegemons vying for regional power？ Who was this man！？ This is a book by two masters，one ancient and one contemporary，both enigmatic。 The lives of Confucius and Master Nan Huai-Chin (Nan Huaijin)，in many ways，parallel each other。 Both lived through tumultuous times，both had to leave their home state and wander only to return in old age to their birthplace。 They were teachers，learned in many fields and arts and in life itself，but not scholars in the traditional sense；rather，they were masters of all they engaged in。 They had students from all walks of life，were advisors of statesmen of all ranks and were flan

"A well-paced, exciting story in which stalwart heroes attempt to outwit inscrutable villains...Readers who love mysteries and adventure stories are sure to enjoy the experience." --ALA Booklist (starred review)"A tantalizing playground for inquisitive minds." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A bold and thrilling reimagining of Arthur Conan Doyle's early life, filled with students and teachers who the world would later come to know so well, including Dr. Watson, James Moriarty, and, of course, Sherlock Holmes." --The Conan Doyle EstateFrom the acclaimed author Ali Standish of The Ethan I Was Before comes a thrilling middle grade tale with hair-raising adventures, new friendships, secret societies, and the mind behind one of the greatest detectives of all time: Sherlock Holmes. Now in paperback!When young Arthur Conan Doyle is o-ffered a spot at Baskerville Hall, a secret school for extraordinarily gifted children, he is elated at being chosen--and being given a chance to turn his f

Join Doctor Fairy Tale and her canine sidekick as they visit ailing storybook characters in this sweet story proving that one good turn deserves another. My name is Doctor Fairy Tale, I'm always super busy. My list of patients is so long, it sometimes makes me dizzy! One character's head is throbbing after her long, flowing locks were used as a ladder. Another has splinters in her bottom after sitting on a certain bear's too-small chair. Then there's the girl with blistered toes after hobbling home from the ball in just one shoe! Luckily, in this magical make-believe land, Doctor Fairy Tale and her dog are on the case, traveling far and wide to help injured and ailing fairy-tale friends. No matter what sort of bump or bruise--and no matter how mischievous the patient!--this kind doctor is happy to lend a hand, inspiring little readers to do the same. With warm, lively watercolor illustrations rich in humor and imagination, this story's buoyant rhymes will have children happily guessing

Plainsong, set in Kent Haruf''s fictional Holt County, Colorado, is an unforgettable classic, exploring the grace and hope of every human life, and our boundless capacity for love.‘So delicate and lovely that it has the power to exalt the reader’ The New York TimesTom Guthrie is struggling to bring up his two young sons alone and, in the same town, school girl Victoria Roubideaux is pregnant and homeless.Brothers Harold and Raymond McPheron – gentle, solitary, gruff and unpolished – agree to take Victoria in, unaware that their lives will change forever.A novel of haunting beauty from one of America''s greatest writers, published 25 years ago this year, Plainsong is an essential read from the Picador Collection, a curated list of era-defining modern classics.

Discover the life of Taylor Swift--a story about the power of words and being yourself for kids ages 6 to 9 Taylor Swift is one of the most famous musical artists in the world! Before she became a big star, she was a little girl who loved country music and writing stories. Explore how she went from growing up on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania to being an international role model and the youngest person ever to win the Entertainer of the Year award. Independent reading--This Taylor Swift biography for kids is broken down into short chapters and simple language so young readers 6 to 9 can learn on their own. Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Taylor's life, and find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy--Find out how Taylor's kindness, ambition, and talent for storytelling have made her an incredible figure in music and pop culture. How will Taylor's creativity and dedication inspire you?

Meet the next big thing in the world of official Minecraft novels: zombies! Looking after a little sibling can be a real headache . . . especially when they're a zombie trying to eat your brains! Life is good for Bobbie in the sleepy village of Plaintown. Sure, her villager parents only ever say "Hrm," but you pick up the local language quickly. And maybe her little brother, Johnny, is always getting into trouble, but the village's iron golem is there to look out for him. And, yeah, things are too busy for exploring when you're the only one in town who ever takes their hands out of their sleeves. But maybe that's for the best. After all, there are things out there beyond the torchlight that are better handled by adventurers. But one night, a stranger comes to Plaintown--and he's followed by a horde of ravenous zombies! Bobbie's village is overrun, and her world is turned upside down as her friends, family, and neighbors fall victim to the zombies' endless appetite. Life is not so good

A beautifully illustrated collection of 8 letters of love from a parent to a child, full of wisdom to take with them on their life's journey.A beautiful anthology of 8 stories, written as letters of love, for a special person in your life.This is a stunning, heartfelt collection of short stories, told as letters from a parent to a child, encompassing the life lessons she wants them to take out into the world. In 'Stones' a little bear builds a tower, only to see it come crashing down, but that's OK - it's the chance to start again and dream a new dream. In 'Sparks' they realise that they don't have to be good at everything all at once - they just have to begin. In 'Stars' they discover that hope is always there, if they're brave enough to look for it. Beautifully and thoughtfully illustrated, this is a book of wisdom for someone to carry close to their heart, wherever life's journey might take them.-A wonderful gift for someone you love, whether that's a child's graduation gift or a fr

The much-anticipated new fantasy series from Ransom Riggs, his first since introducing the #1 global phenomenon Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.In the blurry weeks after his mother’s death, Leopold found the seven puffy-boxed VHS tapes of its one, and perhaps only, season in a box of her things headed for the trash.... Sunderworld became a primary escape through some of the bleakest stretches of his childhood. In the midst of grief, he was happy only when immersed in Sunder.Leopold Berry is a teenager living in Los Angeles with his blowhard father. Leopold’s mother died when he was twelve and was the source of her son’s love both for LA and for movie magic. Since her passing, much of his life has been spent avoiding disappointing his father and obsessing over his favorite TV show—a 1990s kids’ fantasy series called Sunderworld. To call Sunderworld a cult favorite is generous. As far as Leopold knows, he and his best friend Emmet are the only people in the

The irresistible hardback Times bestseller and bookshop favourite about the healing power of books and community; Time magazine Top 100 books of 2023; 'An undeniable page-turner' New York TimesDISCOVER THE TWO-MILLION-COPY UPLIFTING WORD-OF-MOUTH HITA top ten Times bestsellerThe NEXT read for lovers of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this feel-good story shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a life.'I ADORED this uplifting, hopeful novel ' Daily Mail'A quirky slice of feel-good fiction that you could recommend to anyone' Mail on Sunday'A tribute to the transformative power of books and libraries' Irish Times'An undeniable page-turner' New York Times________________What are you looking for?So asks Tokyo's most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi.But she is no ordinary librarian.Sensing exactly what someone is searching for in life, she provides just the book recommendation to help them find it.We meet five visitors to the library, each at a different

女主角與家人搬進夢寐以求的郊區新家，擁有寬敞庭院與安靜街道，一切似乎完美無缺。然而，新鄰居 Mrs. Lowell 在見到她的丈夫後表情異樣，並透過聚會邀請他們到家中作客。女主角對 Lowell 家的女傭感到熟悉卻心生寒意，接著，深夜出門的丈夫、街頭的詭異身影，以及鄰居的警告，讓她懷疑這裡隱藏危機。故事以細膩筆法塑造懸疑氛圍，情節層層推進至驚人結局。郊區家庭生活與懸疑謎團的巧妙融合氛圍漸進升溫，讀來緊張卻欲罷不能善用視角與細節，鋪陳多重反轉A twisting, pulse-pounding thriller from Freida McFadden, the New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid and The Coworker"You must be our new neighbors!" Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter's hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I'll do anything to keep it that way...I used to clean other people's houses--now, I can't believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve.Even though I'm wary of our new neighbor Mrs. Lowell

A 300-piece jigsaw and accompanying book show how all living things are related.A colourful 300-piece puzzle featuring a graphic illustration of the tree of life, from microscopic bacteria to towering trees and sleepy sloths. It's accompanied by a book packed with information on the tree of life, the plants and creatures in it, and what makes a living thing.

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!When I became your daddy,you made my world complete. I didn't know the little thingsin life could be so sweet. A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a father has for his children.Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time with their daddy. With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.

Bestselling author Ruth Reichl takes readers on an adventure of food, art, and fashion in 1980s Paris in this dazzling, heartfelt novelStella reached for an oyster, tipped her head and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean... Oysters, she thought, where have they been all my life?When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual a one-way plane ticket and a note reading Go to Paris . But Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a childhood trauma has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. When her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother’s last wishes.Alone in a foreign city, Stella falls into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. Then she stumbles across a vintage store where she tries on a fabulous Dior dress. The shopkeeper insists that this dress was meant for Stella and, for the first time in her life, Stella does something impulsive. She bu

Martha LOVES making maps! Step back in time with Martha's amazing maps, packed with cool facts and fun details. She meets dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and ancient sea creatures as she travels all the way back to the beginning of time . .. and forwards to some of the fantastical things the future might bring! Martha learns on her time-travelling adventure that time never stops - and so she resolves to enjoy each tiny little bit of it. This is an inspiring, informative, and joyful exploration of the concept of time and the incredible history of our universe.Leigh Hodgkinson's stunning collage-style illustrations bring the STEM concepts to life in a fun and accessible way that will be sure to spark children's curiosity. Join curious and creative Martha and her sidekick Space Monkey on their second adventure, following on from the bestselling Martha Maps It Out.

Explore the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this brand-new interactive push-and-pull board book!Welcome to the garden! Look at all the plants and trees. And in among the flowers is a hive of buzzing bees. Curious minds will love travelling through the garden with The Very Hungry Caterpillar as they push, pull, slide and spin each novelty element throughout the story.Bring the garden to life by spinning the bees around their hive, pulling the rain from the clouds, and sliding the sunflower into the sky!There is so much to discover in this gentle rhyming board book that celebrates the natural world and all the wonderful minibeasts, animals and plants that live just outside our homes. Discover more interactive stories with The Very Hungry Caterpillar:The Very Hungry CaterpillarThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's Bug HuntThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Lift-and-Learn FarmThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Jungle Hide-and-SeekThe Very Hungry Caterpillar's 123 Finger Puppet Book

It began like any other Sunday morning… Jenn Henderson arrived home from brunch, threw some laundry in the machine, and climbed the stairs to wake her sixteen-year-old son Josh. But as she stepped into his room and pulled back the blankets, she found her sweet boy barely breathing.Keeping vigil by his hospital bedside, Jenn is relieved to see her son begin to recover. But as she nurses him back to health, Josh shares a secret he’s been keeping from his family. A truth he’s found so shameful it nearly ended his life.Now Jenn’s perfect world is unravelling, and she’s starting to question everything she holds dear – the life she’s created for her family, her faith and whether she can truly accept the son she loves, no matter what.

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

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.

BubbleCat and Molly Mouse are excited to have a Favourite Things picnic, complete with BubbleCat's new beloved hat and Molly's favourite balloon. But when he accidentally knocks away her balloon, he knows it's up to him to get it back. With no time to listen to Molly's protests, BubbleCat takes matters into his own paws; he's going to get the balloon back, no matter how far he has to go!

In 2024 explore a magical illustrated new world for children aged 7-9 from the best-selling creator of Amelia Fang!A magical illustrated new young fiction series for children aged 7-9 from best-selling author and illustrator, Laura Ellen Anderson!Meet Marnie Midnight – a little moth with BIG dreams!Marnie Midnight is SO excited to be starting at Minibeast Academy. She adores everything about the moon and she can’t wait to learn about its magic. But Marnie soon discovers that nobody believes in moon magic anymore!Marnie is determined to get to the bottom of this moon mystery. The little moth and her minibeast friends explore far and wide in their search for the truth. But will they survive a run-in with a rebellious rat or an out-of-this-world trip with the terrifying Early Bird . . . ? One thing is for sure, Marnie is a little bug having a BIG Adventure!

Uncover the truth hidden at the heart of a wondrous city in this official Minecraft novel!Jeremy has never brewed a single potion, but he knows what it’s like to be invisible. He lives in the biggest city in the Overworld, surrounded by tall buildings, redstone wonders, and tons of people. So why does he feel so lonely? Why is it so hard to find a friend?When Jeremy’s family meets a family from out in the wilderness, it looks like it’s going to be the same old story. The outsiders’ kid, Valda, acts like Jeremy is a helpless little baby. Sure, he’s never caught a fish or fought a hostile mob, and maybe at school they only let you read about crafting and never try it yourself. But that doesn’t mean Valda has to be so rude!But that’s not the only trouble Valda’s family has brought with them. They’re here with a terrifying story: A new kind of zombie has appeared, one that can do things no zombie should be able to do—working together, stealing resources, and terrorizing the folks who live

本書為《Minecraft》圖像小說第1-3集合輯，描寫主角群在方塊世界中展開冒險，面對怪物、危機與成長挑戰。結合友情與熱血情節，搭配獨家海報，是 Minecraft 粉絲與圖像小說入門讀者的首選收藏。Collecting all three volumes of the very first graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics set in the world of Minecraft!Tyler’s life is turned upside down when his family has to move far away from his hometown. Thankfully, he has a strong group of friends forever linked in the world of Minecraft! Tyler, Evan, Candace, Tobi, and Grace spend their days going on countless adventures together in the expansive block world, always on the lookout for a new challenge. Along the way monsters, pirates, bullies, and the dangers of the Nether will push them to the breaking point. But there is nothing these friends can’t overcome together!Collects Minecraft Volumes 1–3 in one beautiful omnibus.Story Locale:The world of Minecraft

Hop to it with Science Comics: Frogs, the next volume of First Second's middle-grade nonfiction series!Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you!With their signature sounds, athletic tongues, and bulging eyes, there’s a lot to love about frogs! But did you know that they soak up air and even liquid through their skin? Or that they use their eyes to swallow food? From tiny tadpoles in water to boisterous bullfrogs on land, the life cycle of these amphibious acrobats is one of the coolest examples of metamorphosis around. So pull up a lily pad and dive in, because the frog facts in this book will truly give you something to croak about!

Featured in The Guardian's Best New Children's Books Roundup“A lovely, lollopy picture-book alphabet of dog preoccupations (Bark, Itch, Napping etc), which bounces from A to Z in gleeful rhyme, with a bonus alphabet of breeds at the back. Ogilvie’s round-eyed, boisterous pups are inimitably charming.” - Imogen Russell Williams,The GuardianBound into this playful and energetic rhyming text featuring an adorable cast of dogs.Whether it's getting marvellously muddy, leaping and lolloping or hiding under the bed with a stolen slipper, a dog's life is so much FUN. This hilarious alphabet celebration of canine capers is perfect for dog lovers young and old.Featuring stylish and vibrant artwork by the award-winning Sara Ogilvie, illustrator of Julia Donaldson'sThe Detective Dog.This bright and cheerful book is the perfect gift for any child (or adult!) to read aloud or enjoy alone.

From the multiple award-winning creator of Small in the City and the illustrator of I Talk Like a River comes an innovative and moving look at memories, filtered through the mind of a child. Tucked in bed at a new apartment, a boy and his mother trade favorite memories. Some are idyllic, like a picnic with Dad, but others are more surprising: a fall from a bike into soft piled hay, the smell of an old oil lamp when a rainstorm blew the power out.Now it’s just the two of them, and the house where all those memories happened is far away. But maybe someday, this will be a favorite memory, too: happy and sad, an end and a beginning intertwined.In a series of warm and wistful vignettes, as achingly fleeting as childhood memories always become, Sydney Smith takes us into the mind of a young person processing a bevy of complex emotions during a major life change. Do You Remember? is a stirring meditation on holding fast to the best of the past, and choosing to believe in the future.A New York

In a feel-good concept book, the Geisel Award–winning illustrator of See the Cat gives young children a vocabulary for naming—and managing—their emotions.From delight to disgust, excitement to fear, worry to confidence, boredom to curiosity, feelings can shift in a heartbeat. Mike Wohnoutka’s simple words and tender, nuanced illustrations follow three young children as they traverse emotional highs and lows over the course of a school day. The wide spectrum of emotions covered—far beyond happy and sad—invites readers to share their own contradictory, unpredictable, ever-present feelings. Vetted by an expert in the science of children’s emotions, this day in the inner life of three kids encourages first steps toward emotional literacy and is a satisfying narrative that ends with the adorable trio converging after school in the park—ready for play!

A gorgeous board book collection of much-loved nursery rhymes illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the bestselling team of The Gruffalo and Zog. Climb up the waterspout with Incy Wincy, help the king's men try to put Humpty Dumpty back together again, dance along with the cat playing his fiddle and so much more! Brought to life with Axel Scheffler's stunning illustrations, this collection of beloved nursery rhymes such as Twinkle Twinkle and Mary Had a Little Lamb, is the perfect bedtime read for the whole family to enjoy. A collection of children's nursery rhymes illustrated by the one and only award-winning superstar, Axel Scheffler This lovely board book format is perfect for little hands to turn pages without tearing them Part of the new series of fairy tale and traditional stories illustrated by Axel Scheffler, published by Scholastic - check out Puss in Boots, Hare and the Hedgehog, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and The Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf in lovely gifty hardbacks.

《Betwixt and Between: Life, Death, and Rebirth》is a record of Master Nan’s talks in which he answered questions about the process of death and rebirth. Master Nan weaves together personal anecdotes, scientific knowledge, Buddhist teachings from the Pali Canon, Mahayana sutras, Yogacara, Vijnanavada, and Chan in such an intricate way that those who are curious about the Buddhist perspective on life and death, those familiar with Buddhist teachings, and those who are deep into cultivation will all gain new insights and answers. For its depth, this book is very engaging and hard to put down. Any reader will find it to be a treasure trove and will want to come back to it again and again.◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9789860613094.pdf

Kids will be able to say, "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills."Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet. My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition).In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child’s big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth. Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practice and learn.The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page. Perfe

Kids will be able to say "I can do that!" after reading this value-packed resource dedicated to learning independent life skills. "Really great. I've been waiting for a book like this for a very long time with photos and illustrations that can be understood by a child who can't read yet.My children love to reproduce what they see and not what I tell them, so it's perfect!" (customer review of the French edition). In I Can Do That, photos and illustrations combine to produce a value-packed resource for families preparing for their child's big life stages. Young readers can learn how to lace up their shoes, put on a sweater, go to the toilet, peel fruit, count to 100, and brush their teeth.Step by step instructions sit alongside more than 700 fun and helpful photos and illustrations to help children practise and learn. The short and practical text will help your child learn to be independent. As they grow up, they will be able to say, "I can do that!" every time they turn the page.Perfec

Where's the best place on Earth for the Marshmallow Martians to learn new things? School, of course! This new graphic chapter series will delight independent readers with its hilarious second installment!Lunchboxes, recess, and gym--oh my! Without G.L.O.W., their Galactic Learning Online Whiz (which is a fancy way of saying "computer"), the Marshmallow Martians don't know where to turn for information. So they have to go to where all the cool kids learn--earthling school. This hilarious companion to Marshmallow Martians: Show and Smell will make kids look at life on Earth through fresh (googly) eyes.This silly graphic chapter book with its ensemble of lovable martians will have kids ages 5-8 laughing out loud while gaining confidence in reading. Graphic chapter books serve as a great bridge to graphic novels and longer chapter books.