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‘We must have a procedure – if we are going to hang anyone – that is just,’ said Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott in 1909, on discovering that Chinese accused of murder were being denied interpretation in Hong Kong’s courts. Due process, no matter how costly or inconvenient, was ‘one of the penalties of empire,’ he declared.Penalties of Empire explores how judges, juries, and lawyers strove to deliver justice during the 150 years when the death penalty was in force in Hong Kong. Nine main chapters focus on key capital trials in the first century of British rule. Among the cases are piracies, assassinations, and crimes of passion and desperation. These chapters describe the proceedings in court and the participants involved. They also explore the debates surrounding each case and the exercise or denial of mercy by governors. Two final chapters discuss the decline of the death penalty after World War II, its suspension after 1966, and the controversies leading to its formal abolition in

★2026 British Book Award: Romantic Fiction WinnerAlice Scott is an eternal optimist still dreaming of her big writing break. Hayden Anderson is a Pulitzer-prize winning human thundercloud. And they’re both on balmy Little Crescent Island for the same reason: to write the biography of a woman no one has seen in years—or at least to meet with the octogenarian who claims to be the Margaret Ives. Tragic heiress, former tabloid princess, and daughter of one of the most storied (and scandalous) families of the twentieth century.When Margaret invites them both for a one-month trial period, after which she’ll choose the person who’ll tell her story, there are three things keeping Alice’s head in the game.One: Alice genuinely likes people, which means people usually like Alice—and she has a whole month to win the legendary woman over.Two: She’s ready for this job and the chance to impress her perennially unimpressed family with a Serious Publication.Three: Hayden Anderson, who should have no re

這本書是一本重量級的婦女健康寶鑑，作者有感於台灣缺乏一本像美國1970出版的Our body， Ourselves， A Book by and for Women（我們的身體，我們自己，由婦女寫給婦女的書）書籍教育婦女認識自己的身體及疾病的書可以作為參考，因此花費多年時間著手撰寫此類書籍。作者希望從這本書的分析，能夠找出健康又長壽的方法，壽命的長短就由內在的基因的組成和表現來決定了。 本書作者是華人在基因研究方面的傑出專家，他以淺顯易懂的文字，幫助婦女對於自身健康狀況能有更多的瞭解。作者以其廣博涉獵的醫學、生命科學及穿梭古今人文歷史的對照，娓娓道出婦女身體各部位器官生物功能，並搭配將各器官的生物功能異常之調控基因或現代新穎治療的藥物或方法也一併介紹，對於專長為生命科學或醫療專業的讀者，可以更深入之瞭解及追蹤。此書是目前相關領域最佳的中文科普參考書籍。

台灣推理小説的發展，具有與台灣文學史相同共存的現代性特質。台灣的推理小説，從日治時期開始至今，不論是理論或創作，都深受日本的影響，尤其是關於「本格」的探索。關於台灣推理小説的發展和流派，陳國偉教授屢有論述。為這一專輯而寫的導言，簡要概述之外，推陳出新，提出台灣推理小説作爲「文學現代性的起點」的新觀點，將上世紀六〇年代台灣現代主義風潮，提前到日治時期引進偵探小説的19世紀後半，當台灣第一部偵探小説於1898年1月7日首次出現之時。The development of Taiwan’s mystery novels shares modernist characteristics and co-exists with the mainstream history of Tai-wan literature. Taiwan’s mystery novels, from the Japanese colonial period to the present, have been deeply influenced by Japan, both in theory and creation, especially in the exploration of so-called “original style.” Professor Kuo-wei Chen has discussed the development and genre of mystery novels in Taiwan in different fora. The introduction written for this issue, in addition to including a brief overview, breaks new ground and puts forward a new perspective on Taiwanese mystery novels as “the starting point of literary modernity.” He argues that the origins of Taiwanese modernism should be found not in the 1960s but with the introduction of detect

他們是一群打擊犯罪的英雄，由偽裝大師小鴿所領導，垃圾桶是他們收集工具的好地方！暢銷全球　經典兒童圖文讀本系列★授權22國‧澳洲得獎作繪者聯手創作★-台北書展讀者好評熱賣、親子頻道一致爆笑推薦-----垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎是超人氣的打擊犯罪聯盟！大多數人類都會忽視鴿子，這使得他們可以到處查案不被打擾，但一段打擊犯罪的影片被公開後，鴿五郎瞬間出名了－－而當所有人類都關注著他們時，要偵查辦案就變得相當困難！更糟的是還有人要攻擊捕抓他們……在聚光燈的包圍下，鴿五郎能否持續他們的酷酷偵查鴿生涯？還是……他們打擊犯罪的日子會就此結束！？◎好評推薦★大人們看鴿五郎★「完美的搞笑創作。」——書單評論（Booklist）「鴿五郎=孩子們的笑聲！」——莎莉•里彭(Sally Rippin)/澳洲暢銷童書作家「讓讀者無法抗拒的書。」——《世紀報＆雪梨晨驅報》（The Age and Sydney Morning Herald）「超級呆萌好笑的故事……小朋友們會想要趕快看完這本書！」 ──《科克斯書評》（Kirkus Review）「非常適合喜歡看冒險、搞笑，以及含有打擊犯罪和解謎主題的低年級讀者們。」 ──《學校圖書館雜誌》（School Library Journal）「我們不僅在閱讀這本書時會咯咯地笑，還睡得更安穩，因為知道有鴿五郎正在打擊犯罪！」 ──彼得•海利亞（喜劇演員）★孩子們看鴿五郎★「鴿五郎真的很有趣也很搞怪。我已經讀了大約50遍了。」– 湯姆，8 歲「鴿五郎讓我發笑，這本書讀起來很有趣。」– 凱特琳，7 歲「我喜歡鴿五郎，因為他們富有冒險精神、勇敢，他們讓我發笑。」– 山姆，7 歲「裡頭的鴿子都讓我發笑。現在當我在街上看到鴿子時，都會想像他們正在試圖破獲什麼樣的罪行。」–弗雷澤，6歲9個月「我也非常喜歡小鴿的寵物樹枝川川。擁有一根寵物樹枝真是一件有趣的事情。」–湯姆，8 歲「我真的很喜歡鴿五郎，因為它幽默，帶有英雄主義和冒險。」–阿奇，10 歲「我最喜歡的鴿五郎是家家，因為他很好笑，而且總是肚子餓！」–希安娜，八歲「我非常非常喜歡《垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎》，因為它的內容很刺激，充滿戲劇性和冒險。」」——丹尼爾，7 歲，兒童閱讀指南 (Kids Reading Guide)◎引導閱讀 《垃圾桶偵探 鴿五郎》──光是看到這個書名，就足以使得孩子們跟大人都忍不住發笑，再看到鴿子躲進垃

OUTLINE本書將加藤拓弐〈@isiyumi〉在X上獲得廣大迴響的超人氣作品〔機器人宇宙1.0〕累積再累積的作品群一舉收錄！無論是哪篇或說全部〈？〉都引起很大的話題！CONTENTS〔她墮落打發時間的每一天〕、〔魔法少女亮奇拉拉〕、〔異世界勇者機甲戰士〕、〔精靈機器人森聖國物語〕、〔理解女孩二人組〕、〔戰鬥支援AI『GAL』〕、〔忍者機器人甲月〕、〔受騙者們的死亡遊戲〕、〔面無表情的學妹〕、〔團長〕and more…！

哲學不只是大人的事，孩子也能一起動腦思考！這本輕鬆有趣的哲學入門書，從「我到底存不存在」到「快樂的豬和不快樂的人你選誰」，用簡單又好玩的方式，帶領9到12歲孩子認識哲學。搭配漫畫、趣味小測驗，讓你一邊笑、一邊挑戰自己的思考力。A kids' introduction to philosophy covering life's biggest (and strangest) questions, written by philosophy lecturer Brandon Robshaw.This is a fascinating introduction to philosophy that will stretch your brain, challenge your problem-solving skills…and leave you totally weirded out. In this book we’ll attempt to answer questions such as…Are you in a video game right now?If your body is constantly changing, are you still you?Would you rather be a happy pig or an unhappy human?If these questions sound weird to you, well, it’s only going to get weirder from here. By the end of the book you may be wondering whether you actually exist at all. Which would officially make you a philosopher!From Plato’s cave to Descartes’ I think therefore I am, this book will introduce you to some of the weirdest ever philosophical thoughts – and encourage you to think up some answers of your own.

跟著這本可重複使用的魔法水畫書，走進熱鬧的倫敦街頭！只要用水輕輕一刷，色彩和細節就會神奇地浮現。紅色巴士、鴿子、皇家衛兵、聖保羅大教堂等熟悉場景全都看得到。畫面乾了還能再畫，搭配木質水畫筆，適合小手練習，也讓孩子在輕鬆塗畫中發現倫敦的魅力。Keep little ones busy with London Magic Painting. Colour in fun-filled London scenes by just adding water, for mess-free fun!Come on a journey around busy London town, from fish and chips on the South Bank to sunny Hyde Park . . . featuring red buses, the crown jewels, pigeons, beefeaters, St Pauls cathedral and much more! Join in the fun with this brilliant reusable magic painting activity book, with colourful artwork by Marion Billet and details to spot on every page.Brush the pictures with water to watch the colours magically appearWipe off excess water, then turn the pageLeave the book to dry standing upright and the colours will fade, ready to paint all over again!With a wooden paintbrush to help develop fine motor skills and an easy to grasp carry handle, this colourful activity book is the perfect gift for little tourists out and about or at home.

Discover animals of various colors with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!In this rainbow-shaped book with colored edges, young readers will experience animals of certain shades on each spread. Spot the gray koala, the orange tiger, and more in this appealing board book featuring everyone's favorite caterpillar!

Learn about sharks, whales, dolphins, jellyfish, sea turtles, and more in this exciting book that features 101 sea creatures!This book is packed with exciting information about 100 of the ocean's most interesting creatures! Get to know seahorses, sea otters, penguins, seals, crabs, sharks, octopuses, whales, dolphins, manatees, and even narwhals in this wonderful book for ocean and animal lovers of all ages.

The final magical bookwandering adventure in theUSA Todaybestselling Pages & Co. series featuring Milo and Tilly as they travel into Arthurian legend to find the first bookwanderer! Perfect for fans of Chris Colfer'sA Tale of Magicand Mr. Lemoncello's Library!When Milo, Tilly, Oskar, and Alessia venture into Arthurian legend to find the first bookwanderer--the wizard Merlin--they discover that the magic of bookwandering is not at all what they thought.Together, they must journey into Greek and Norse mythology—to bargain with the trickster Loki and unlock their destinies with the help of the three Fates—and find a way to untangle the Alchemist’s grip on the world’s imagination. To save Pages & Co.and protect the very foundations of book-wandering, the friends will have to learn the true power of imagination, all while an unexpected enemy stands in their way.The Pages & Co. series comes to an end in this thrilling final installment! Perfect for book lovers, those who love mag

Ann Martin's phenomenal Newbery Honor book, now in paperback.The summer Hattie turns 12, her predictable small-town life is turned on end when her uncle Adam returns home for the first time in over 10 years. Hattie has never met him, never known about him. He's been institutionalized; his condition involves schizophrenia and autism.Hattie, a shy girl who prefers the company of adults, takes immediately to her excitable uncle, even when the rest of the family -- her parents and grandparents -- have trouble dealing with his intense way of seeing the world. And Adam, too, sees that Hattie is special, that her quiet, shy ways are not a disability.

The beauty and extraordinary history of the rose is celebrated through stunning photography of famous gardens throughout the world, from England and Italy to Morocco and Japan.No other floral genus has greater variety and enticement than the rose. They blossom in an endless variety of shapes and a surprising spectrum of colors; their perfume is ineffable. After three thousand years of cultivation, the rose continues to seduce. Through various locations spanning the globe, this book explores both the nature and culture of the rose, celebrating its beauty, history, and the horticultural art it has inspired.Acclaimed photographer and writer Ngoc Minh Ngo showcases the queen of flowers through a curated list of preeminent gardens in England, France, Italy, Spain, Morocco, and Japan, as well as the US. Each garden, like its roses, has a unique personality, which is captured through the author’s prose and camera lens, highlighting the delight and seduction of this unique flower. Ninfa, outsi

Meet The Floofs. A Floof is a Floof. Not a rabbit, not a rat, not even a mouse. Join them as they go on three adventures full of fun, new friends, and just a little bit of magic.Brought to life in vivid graphic novel form, The Floofs are there to help each other solve problems of the cosmic kind. From figuring out why the stars in the night sky are disappearing and helping someone who finds themselves far from home, to joining a friend on their quest to find a quiet place to read their book.Whether the adventure is out of this world or a little bit closer to home, they are always fun when you have your friends to help you along the way.With three short stories inside, children will enjoy dipping in and out of this world without having to commit to a longer read. As a bonus, there are three shorter one-page comic strips between each story that contain little life lessons or ‘floofisms’.Perfect for your newly independent or reluctant reader, they will love escaping into this immersive wo

Learn about insects in this leveled reader!TIME for Kidshelps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them.Have you ever wondered how some insects manage to be both creepy and cute? Or if the pretty colors on a beetle have a purpose? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader all about beautiful bugs, a perfect entry point for young entomologists.

Learn all about the weather in this leveled reader!TIME for Kidshelps young readers develop critical reading skills at any age and understand how to engage with the world around them.Have you ever wondered how rain drops form and fall from the sky? Or why some snowflakes stick to the ground while others melt away instantly? Or if the wind can be strong enough to blow buildings away? Learn the answers to these questions and more in this photo-filled early reader perfect for youngmeteorologists in the making.

In this newest addition toClever’s popular Dragon series, now inpaperback, a newfriendhas come to town! Sir Fiero is a braveknightwith shiny armor and a sparkling silver sword. Dragon immediately wants to befriend him and invites him to playhide-and-seekwith the group…but Sir Fiero refuses because he doesn’t believe that dragons and knights can befriends. Could Dragon prove him wrong? Thissweet, interactive storyexplores the themes offriendshipandchallenging stereotypes.

The sun has set, and the moon and stars are bright in the sky.It’s time for children, and all of their toys, to say, “Good Night.”Join Bonnie and her toys from Pixar’s belovedToy Storyas they settle in for sleep in this sweet, rhyming bedtime story for babies and toddlers.At nighttime, everyone has to sleep—even toys!This charming 24-page bedtime story, perfect for 0-to-3-year-olds, follows Bonniefrom Pixar's belovedToy Storymovies, asshe wishes all of her toys a "good night"before she goes to bed.Including favoriteDisney characters like Buzz Lightyear and Woody, this soon-to-be classic board book pays homage to the best-seling children's bookGood Night Moonand encourageschildren to create their own bedtime rituals.

From New York Times bestselling author Jodi Thomas comes the first book in a compelling, emotionally resonant series set in a remote west Texas town – where family can be made by blood or by choice…Perfect for fans of:🤠 Cowboy romance🏡 Small-town settings❤️ Forced proximityNow a Netflix series starring Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly and James Brolin!Staten Kirkland is a rugged rancher who hides a painful past. No one knows that when his memories overwhelm him, he runs to reclusive Quinn O’Grady…or that she has secrets of her own.Lucas Reyes dreams of college and the chance of becoming more than a ranch hand's son. But one fateful night sets his life on a course he couldn’t have imagined.Yancy Grey is running from his troubled, criminal past. He doesn’t plan to stick around, just to stay long enough to learn how to exploit the town’s weaknesses. Only Yancy isn’t prepared for what he encounters…Secrets run deep in the small town of Ransom Canyon, where the lives of four families intertwine

From a snorting pig to a crowing cockerel, every animal on the farm thinks it's the loudest one of all... and they're going to show you why! With hilarious rhyming text and exciting animal noises, this book is full of fun surprises to discover, as all the animals try to outdo each other!

從格拉斯哥的鬼故事到電視的發明，本書帶孩子認識這座歷史古城的另一面：從地下鐵的幽靈到古怪的過去，一切都讓人目瞪口呆又笑破肚皮。喜歡城市故事、黑色幽默與歷史冷知識的你，絕對不能錯過！Discover all the foul facts about the gruesome green city of Scotland with history's most horrible headlines: Glasgow edition The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to the historical city of Glasgow. From the Glaswegian ghouls who haunt the subways to how Glasgow geezer John Logie Baird invented the TV. It's all in Horrible Histories: Glasgow: fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included with a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new the perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans.Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Re

★ 勇闖異世界×創造力生存戰，一場方塊世界的極限冒險★ Netflix改編動畫，預計2026上線★ 最適合入門橋梁書的奇幻冒險讀物在一場突如其來的意外中，四個性格各異的孩子——Garrett、Henry、Natalie與Dawn，被吸入神秘傳送門，來到《Minecraft》的方塊世界「Overworld」。這裡看似自由，卻處處潛藏危機，從兇猛的殭屍到神祕的豬布林，生存從來不簡單。為了找到回家的方法，他們必須學會這個世界的法則：建造、防禦、合作，以及最重要的——發揮創造力。在專業玩家Steve的帶領下，他們踏上一段充滿挑戰與奇蹟的冒險旅程。隨著任務推進，他們逐漸發現，真正需要拯救的不只是這個世界，還有自己內心的勇氣與價值。這些在異世界學會的能力，也將成為他們回到現實後最重要的力量。《Minecraft》自2009年推出以來，已成為全球最具影響力的遊戲之一，不僅銷量突破3.5億套，更累積數以億計的玩家。本書結合電影劇情與遊戲魅力，是進入閱讀世界的最佳冒險起點。This junior novelization retells the exciting story of A Minecraft Movie, based on the bestselling video game of all time!Welcome to the world of Minecraft, where creativity doesn’t just help you craft, it’s essential to one’s survival! Four misfits – Garrett ‘The Garbage Man’ Garrison, Henry, Natalie and Dawn – find themselves when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination.To get back home, they’ll have to master this world (and protect it from evil things like Piglins and

From eating jam to jumping in muddy puddles, there are lots of ways for a little child to get mucky. But there's also a cosy pleasure in feeling clean again. This delightful book talks little children through everything from baths and showers to handwashing and hairwashing, and even how animals wash themselves.

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite zoo animals in this fun twist on the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy zoo to life! A counting book like no other, the irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes Old Macdonald had a Zoo the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting. Packed full of favourite wild animals, Old Macdonald had a Zoo has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for more Slide and Count books: Five Little Ducks, Old Macdonald had a Farm and Five Little Trains.

「如果再也沒有機會完成年輕時的夢想……」「如果再也見不到最深愛的那個人……」「如果明天就是生命的最後一天……」即使明天是人生的最後一天，也能了無遺憾地迎接最後一刻——日本亞馬遜4.6★好評推薦！以正向心理學＆職業生涯理論為背景，打造出專屬自己的幸福哲學你是否也曾想過：「應該怎麼做，才能變得比現在更幸福呢？」透過36個人生問答幫助讀者回顧過去、享受當下、展望未來從此活得無怨無悔，每天都是最幸福的一天•比起「應該做的事」，什麼才是你「想做的事」？ •在自己的葬禮上，你希望哪些人出席呢？•如果沒有工作，你還剩下什麼？•有沒有什麼人是你「想見但已經失去聯繫」？•你如果要編制「個人年表」，有哪三件事是絕不可少的？作者結合構成幸福的「4L」理論以及當人感到幸福時的「PERMA」心理狀態歸納出將幸福可視化的「四葉幸運草理論」——全美職業生涯發展學會前會長桑妮・漢森博士提出的幸福不可或缺要素「４Ｌ理論」包括：•Labor（工作）•Love（愛）•Leisure（休閒）•Learning（學習與自我成長）→唯有在四者之間取得自己的平衡，才能活出真正的幸福人生。塞利格曼博士所提出，代表「幸福」感受和狀態的五個元素「ＰＥＲＭＡ」是指：•Positive Emotions（正向情緒）•Engagement・Flow（投入・心流）•Relationships（良好的人際關係）•Meaning（意義、價值和目的）•Achievement（成就感）→當你的心中充滿「PERMA」，你就能自信地活出沒有遺憾的人生。 作者認為，只要在「工作」、「親情和友誼」、「自己的時間」、「自我成長」這四個領域得到滿足，便能成功培育出代表幸福的四葉幸運草，從而實現毫無遺憾的人生。我們總是尋尋覓覓所謂「幸福」，然而驀然回首，「幸福」就存在於看似理所當然又平淡無奇的日常生活中。

Usborne《Big Book of the Body》用巨型摺頁帶孩子探索身體怎麼運作！一翻開就能看到超大骨骼、器官海報式大圖，色彩鮮明、圖解清楚，讓 4–8 歲孩子輕鬆認識骨頭、肌肉、呼吸、消化、大腦與五感，是完美的身體入門百科。四個超大摺頁超適合親子一起攤在桌上或地板上看。搭配孩子的日常經驗更好理解——運動、吃東西、心跳加快，翻著翻著就能找到答案，輕鬆建立對身體的第一份好奇與認識。Open up the huge fold-out pages of this vivid, illustrated book to discover the remarkable ways the human body works. Explore a giant skeleton, see how your heart pumps blood, find out what's inside your head and learn what happens to the food you eat. A fun and engaging introduction to a key primary school topic. Its bold, bright design will inspire and delight young children.

《Prisoners of Geography》是理解當代國際局勢的重要入門經典。作者 Tim Marshall 以清晰易懂的筆法，帶讀者從地理條件出發，重新思考國家權力、戰爭衝突與全球戰略。全新增訂版結合近十年重大變局，涵蓋俄烏戰爭、中東衝突、中國與台灣、印太局勢、歐洲防務、日本再武裝、非洲角力與印度崛起等議題。透過地圖、歷史與現實政治的交織，地理從未退出歷史舞台，反而始終深刻限制並形塑各國領導人的選擇。適合想快速掌握世界脈動與地緣政治關鍵脈絡的讀者。THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER – 3 MILLION COPIES SOLDThe iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography, now fully updated with brand new content to reflect the changing global geopolitical landscape since it was first published in 2015.‘One of the best books about geopolitics you could imagine.’ — Evening StandardPrisoners of Geography is the book people need to understand what’s happening in the news today, from China’s ambitions to the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.Bestselling author and geopolitics expert Tim Marshall looks at the past, present and future to offer crucial insights into one of the major factors that determines world history – because if you don’t know geography, you’ll never have the full picture.This completely revised and updated editi

歡迎回到墨水世界，一個文字能召喚角色、故事能改變命運的奇幻國度。《墨水心》三部曲講述梅琪與父親莫，因莫的朗讀能力捲入書中世界，面對邪惡勢力與生死抉擇的旅程。在《墨水魔咒》中，他們被吸入墨水世界；《墨水死亡》則揭示與死亡的危險交易；最新續作《復仇之色》描繪達斯特指與新一代角色對抗詛咒畫像的挑戰。系列全球銷量超過六百萬冊。Return to the Inkworld—a place where words bring characters to life and stories can alter fate. Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart trilogy follows Meggie and her father Mo, whose magical reading voice unleashes heroes and villains alike. In Inkspell, they are drawn into the book’s world; Inkdeath raises the stakes with a pact with death itself. The new standalone sequel, The Colour of Revenge, sees Dustfinger and a new generation battle cursed portraits that threaten to erase them from existence. With over 6 million copies sold worldwide and a major film adaptation by the team behind The Lord of the Rings, this internationally celebrated series is a timeless tribute to the power of books and imagination.

Come and join Freya and all her friends in the Sylvanian Village in this sweet picture book, based on the animation Freya''s Happy Diary, now showing on Youtube!Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends, Lyra, Skye and Melinda have found a rare, magical flower, which they decide to keep a secret. They look after it together at first, but then they start to argue about the best way to keep the flower safe.Freya starts to wonder how her and her friends will make up . . . and what will happen when the flower blooms.This cute picture book features artwork from the new animated Sylvanian Families series, Freya''s Happy Diary, and brings the classic and beloved toy range to life as never before.Also available: Sylvanian Families: Freya''s Birthday Surprise, The World of Sylvanian Families: The Official Guide, and more!

Discover the joy of growing things in this non-fiction nature picture book series from Axel Scheffler and the National TrustRuby loves radishes, so when her friends Worm and Ladybird suggest she grows her own, she soon sets to work. Join Ruby as she watches her radishes grow, with five flaps to lift to see what’s happening underground and an impressive pop-up surprise.With a gentle story and simple facts to explain how plants grow, children will be inspired to get outside and follow the helpful tips to plant their very own vegetables.Featuring artwork from bestselling The Gruffalo illustrator Axel Scheffler, this new nature series from the National Trust is one for all the family to treasure!Other titles in the series include: Sam Plants a Sunflower, Tilly Plants a Tree and Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden

Learn about the amazing trees all around us with this inspiring illustrated guide. The perfect companion for budding nature lovers, it covers over 100 different trees that can be spotted everywhere from town parks to wild mountainsides. Use the beautifully detailed illustrations of bark, leaves, flowers and fruit to help you identify the trees you see.

An outstanding, highly original and unputdownable read. Following on from I AM WOLF, this is a bold, thought-provoking adventure perfect for fans of MORTAL ENGINES and THE LAST WILD.Once, Brann belonged to Raven. She flew high above the world and she was fearless.But Raven was destroyed by Dragon. Brann’s home is gone and her crew is missing.Determined to find the truth, Brann heads north. But what she and her friends learn will change everything.What happened to Raven’s crew? And what is the secret Brann is hiding?Also written by the award-winning Alastair Chisholm:I Am Wolf – Shortlisted, Peters Children’s Book of the Year award 2025Orion LostThe Consequence GirlComing soon – the final book in “I Am…” trilogyPraise for I AM WOLF:“Jam-packed with action and suspense, and wildly inventive.” – The Times“I loved every page of this gripping, dystopian thriller. Wonderful characters, thrilling action and a unique new world. Now I wish I had my own animal construct!” – Kieran Larwood, autho

Babies will love moving the sliders and following the finger trails in this engaging board book. See three baby dinosaurs hatching from their eggs, pterosaurs flying high in the sky and a hungry T. rex snapping at his supper.Brilliant for developing essential motor skills and hand-eye coordination, this is a delightful book to share with a baby.

History Stinks! / Poo Through the Ages/ Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time

"A contemporary Buffy" - Publishers Weekly Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is an average teenager. She goes to public high school. She attends pep rallies (reluctantly).She's human. And every other day in between . .. she's not. Though she's not quite sure what she is on those days, Kali knows what she does .. . she hunts, traps, and kills demons, hellhounds, and other supernatural creatures that threaten her world.On those days, she is practically indestructible. But when Kali notices a mark on a popular girl at school, she knows instantly that the girl is marked for death by one of these unworldly beings. And she knows she has only twenty-four hours to save her.There's only one problem . . .it's the wrong twenty-four hours. An action-packed supernatural mystery from Jennifer Lynn Barnes, no.1 New York Times bestselling author of The Inheritance Games.

First Pip and Posy felt flap fun for babies!This board book's bright illustrations of cows, sheep, pips, chicks and, of course, tractors, along with its sturdy, flat flaps that can withstand even the toughest of tugs and pulls, will delight babies everywhere. Pip and Posy are playing hide-and-seek on the farm. Can you help find Posy find her best friend? Is he in the pigsty? Perhaps he's in the field behind the hay bales? Peek behind the soft, coloured flaps to find out!There are lots more Pip and Posy felt flaps titles to collect: In the Garden, At the Seaside, At the Party, At the Park and At Bedtime.

Packed with action scenes of different types of sharks hunting, leaping and cruising among coral reefs, kelp forests and open oceans. Spot baby sharks emerging from their eggs, and a small and sneaky epaulette shark creeping up a beach! Use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and vibrant paints magically appear. A mess-free way to keep children busy, perfect for travel. Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Discover more of the smelliest stories from our pongy past, in the hilarious gross-out guide to history for 7+ readers, by TikTok historian, Dr Suzie Edge.What's that smell? It's HISTORY - and it STILL STINKS!Did you know that ancient Romans used wee as mouthwash? GROSS! Or that snot was behind some of history's greatest discoveries? HUH?From French kings with boils on their bums to Victorians who liked to catch tears in special bottles, Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time features deadly battlefield diseases, disgusting dukes, beastly bacteria and slimy stories from the Egyptians to the Tudors and beyond.Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious illustrations and the snottiest, wee-tastic tales from our pongy past, get ready to be dunked into the foulest corners of history.

The stunning new children’s picture book from the beloved BLUE KANGAROO seriesIt's the middle of the night, and Maudie would really, truly, like a good night's sleep. She heads to her lovely house in the woods for some rest, but when she gets there, she finds there are unexpected visitors in the way …This stunning new picture book is full of Emma Chichester Clark's signature charm and wit and incredible artwork. Parents and children will love reading this beautiful story together, full of imagination, playfulness and wonderful creatures.

BLACKWELL'S CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024 'It’s great to have this wonderful writer back on our shelves.' DAVID ALMOND After five happy years, Meggie, her father Mo and the fire-eater Dustfinger, along with a host of new friends, feel safe and settled. But arch-villain Orpheus has found an unexpected way to wreak his revenge on the Inkworld! He has corrupted an artist to create bewitched portraits that will see the heroes fade to grey – Dustfinger, his brave stepson, Jehan, and his enigmatic friend Lilia, must come together to find a way to save them all! This is the Colour of Revenge . .. A brilliant new stand-alone novel that returns to the beloved world of the Inkheart trilogy – over 14 million copies sold worldwide! Features gorgeous new illustrations from Cornelia Funke herself. Cornelia Funke is the critically-acclaimed, internationally bestselling author of Dragon Rider and The Thief Lord. Inkheart is a major feature film from the makers of The Lord of the Rings, starri