Slow Computing

Little ones love things that go. Introduce first vocabulary about modes of transportation with this essential baby book. The appealing, textured illustrations compare slow-moving vehicles like hot-air

《Eleanor & Park》作者 Rainbow Rowell 最新小說《Slow Dance》。Shiloh 和 Cary 從小就是無話不談的朋友，曾一起在門廊上談夢想、許承諾。多年後重逢，兩人已歷經婚姻、離散與人生轉折，心中卻仍保有當年那份牽掛。這是一段關於錯過與重逢、友情與愛情之間曖昧距離的故事。A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICKAN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Rainbow Rowell comes Slow Dance - her smartest, funniest, most romantic novel yet. "If you, like me, think thirty-somethings methodically working through their issues is very hot, Slow Dance is the book for you. The people in it feel like people you know or maybe even people you've been. Slow Dance is sexy, sweet, wise, and nostalgic--Jane Austen's Persuasion for our times."-- Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and TomorrowBack in high school, everybody thought Shiloh and Cary would end up together . . . everybody but Shiloh and Cary.They were just friends. Best friends. They spent entire summers sitting on Shiloh's porch steps, dreaming about the future. They promised each other that, no

In Dandelion Land, a young snail can't stop asking his friends awkward questions, such as: why are we so slow - and why can't we all have our own names? When he is finally banished from the snail comm

Self-described "slow absorber" Oppen Porter records everything he thinks his unborn son will find useful in becoming a man of the world.

Kirkus Reviews Best Picture-Book Read-Alouds of 2025Caboose is a hilarious picture book all about the antics of classroom line-ups from children’s book creator and elementary school librarian Travis Jonker, with art from critically acclaimed illustrator Ruth ChanEvery kid knows the joy of being line leader. You can make the line go fast. You can make the line go slow. You can stop suddenly and make the line crash—oh, the power!Cedric has all sorts of tricks to make sure he’s first in line. There’s the fast walk, the slow run, the shoulder tap, the slingshot, and so much more. But when Cedric’s line leader antics go too far, he’s banished to the back of the line. The very back of the line.Now that Cedric’s the caboose, he must hatch a whole new world of hijinks. The turtle walk, the step back, the cloak of invisibility, the “no, no, after you!” The possibilities are endless!"A chaotic yet hilarious story grounded in real childhood emotions." (Kirkus starred review)"Comically and intrica

A Daily Telegraph and Observer Children’s Book of the YearDescribed as ‘an utter gem’ by the Telegraph, this exquisitely illustrated picture book with die-cut flaps follows the woodland ramblings of Mouse through the change in seasons.Written in a gentle rhyme that reflects the slow pace of Mouse’s rambling journey, and illustrated in the inimitable style of Alice Melvin, Mouse’s Wood is a heart-warming celebration of slow living in nature.The story follows Mouse, who first ventures out in wintry January to visit his friend Squirrel. Mouse moves on to wake up Hedgehog for the arrival of spring and as he continues along the path in the wood, Mouse’s journey from friend to friend maps out the changes in seasons from January through to December, from picnicking among the bluebells with Mole in May and picking berries with Dormouse in June, to taking refuge in Fox’s cozy caravan as winter draws in.

Monocle has always been a champion of taking it slow. It has encouraged readers to dive into a lake and go for a run. To sleep well. To eat food whose makers are proud of its provenance. In a shouty, jabbing-finger moment in history, it has done its bit to argue for a new modern etiquette to be generous with our time, hospitality and forgiveness. Now its editors and correspondents have brought all of this together in The Monocle Manifesto for a Gentler Life, a book that urges us all to slow down, reconnect, make good things and see nice places. And it also knows when to wear a cheeky smile. Chapters include:• An illustrated guide to being nice, respecting your neighbour and controlling your social media rants.• Profiles of the happiest nations – and the least lonely too.• How to build a house that’s good for you and your family.• Essays from leading thinkers and great writers on what we can gain if we shift gear.• The businesses charting a better course – from management to pride in pr

Matilda and her dad are very different. Matilda is fast and Dad is slow. Matilda is tidy and Dad is messy, and Matilda is quiet and Dad is very, very loud. They're off to find treasure, but Dad keeps

If you like to think big, but some say you’re too small, or they say you’re too young or too slow or too tall... Meet Dr. Bath—the scientist who never lost sight of her dreams!As a girl coming of age

Huff and Puff are a team who stay on track: Huff pulls the train. Puff pushes the train. But when a new speedy train challenges the pair to a race, the caboose and engine must find out if slow and ste

Punctuation marks come alive in this clever picture book featuring fourteen playful poems. Periods stop sentences in a baker’s shop, commas help a train slow down, quotation marks tell people what to

Consider the strawberry: its familiar flavor and texture; its fresh, sweet smell. Now imagine the same fruit distilled and carbonated for a refreshing soda, slow-roasted for a reinvented strawberry sh

A comprehensive overview of OpenMP, the standard application programming interface for shared memory parallel computing—a reference for students and professionals.

Slow and steady wins the race--but can this sluggish sloth make it to work on time? Inspired by Disney's Zootopia 2, this hilarious picture book features an original story about Flash Slothmore and his animal friends. Flash the sloth loves his new job, but he always gets to work late. Luckily, his friends Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps show up to help him along. As he s-l-o-w-l-y gets ready, the clock ticks and frustrations grow. Can Flash navigate the rush-hour race and clock in on time? Check out these other best-selling fan favorites: - Disney/Pixar Inside Out 2: Go to Sleep, Anxiety!- Disney Wish: The Grateful Goat- Disney/Pixar Elemental: A City for Everyone

A fun rhyming kindergartner picture book based on the popular Would You Rather game, packed with choices about which animal to act like!Would you rather take things at a slow and steady pace?Or would you rather whizz around like every day’s a race?Get ready to play Would You Rather? Animals! In this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book, preschool readers are given a fun choice on each page, with bouncy read-aloud text, bright, colourful illustrations and loads to spot along the way.With loads to discover about animals and what they like to do, plus an amazing fold-out game at the end and reading tips and talking points for parents and carers, this amazing book will keep preschool children occupied for hours!If you enjoyed this Would You Rather? book, look out for Would You Rather? Dinosaurs.

★ "Simultaneously cozy and utterly engaging."--Kirkus, starred review​ This celebration of going at your own pace will remind readers that sometimes slow is the best way to go! After some sleep, sloth is ready to eat. Go, Sloth, go! In a world where the pressure to speed ahead seems relentless, now is the time to take a trip to the rainforest and cheer for the slowest mammal on Earth--a hungry sloth--who takes her time moving through thicket and vine in search of the tastiest leaves. Developed in consultation with The Sloth Conservation Foundation in Costa Rica, Toni Yuly's exploration of the sloth's habits and habitat springs to life, rendered in rich, colorful layers of torn paper and ink. Don't miss Toni Yuly's companion title The Pelican Can!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar plays hide-and-seek in this joyful finger trail lift-the-flap book set in the jungle!Who lives beside the monkeys, swinging through the trees? It's someone slow and sleepy…a sloth who hangs with ease!Play hide-and-seek with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this interactive board book with indented trails for fingers to follow, and flaps to lift! With a gentle rhyming narrative and an introduction to jungle friends, this book is perfect for little explorers.

Earth's climate has changed a number of times in the past due to natural changes in the Earth's environment. But the change in climate occurring at the present time is not natural. It is a result of the actions of people and it is happening at a very fast rate.Climate Change looks at the causes and effects of climate change on human life, nature and the Earth's geography. It celebrates the youth climate change movement and highlights the small changes everyone can do, today, to help slow and halt the progression of climate change. You can build your own encyclopedia with A Ladybird Book.Other titles available in this series:The Ancient EgyptiansAnimal HabitatsBaby AnimalsElectricityThe Human BodyInsects and MinibeastsThe RomansSea CreaturesThe Solar SystemThe Stone AgeTrainsTreesWeather

This reassuring, playful picture book from the brilliant Sophy Henn is the perfect way to get to know all kinds of emotions! Hey! Have you ever stopped to think about all the different kinds of music that make you, you? There are happy tunes and slow beats, a marching stomp and a sleepy swoon. Maybe, some days, you can’t find your rhythm and you feel all out of sorts, and then on other days your music will come together and you’ll march to the beat of your own drum. All this music and more is celebrated here.A rousing rhyming text that’s sure to get those toes tapping is accompanied by Sophy’s signature bold, bright and stylish illustrations.

This reassuring, playful picture book from the brilliant Sophy Henn is the perfect way to get to know all kinds of emotions!Hey! Have you ever stopped to think about all the different kinds of music that make you, you? There are happy tunes and slow beats, a marching stomp and a sleepy swoon. Maybe, some days, you can’t find your rhythm and you feel all out of sorts, and then on other days your music will come together and you’ll march to the beat of your own drum. All this music and more is celebrated here.A rousing rhyming text that’s sure to get those toes tapping is accompanied by Sophy’s signature bold, bright and stylish illustrations.Also by Sophy Henn from Simon & Schuster:The Best Worst Day EverPizazzPizazz vs the New KidPizazz vs Perfecto

A walk through their bustling city neighborhood brings a girl and her grandfather closer together in this gentle, contemplative picture book that’s “a reminder of the importance of being in the world with unhurried attention and open hearts” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).A child and her grandfather step out of their brownstone and take a walk around their lively city. Together, they practice looking closely. They delight in the world that they see, taste, touch, feel, and hear. Whether learning a yellow bird’s song, tasting a street vendor’s mango slices, or listening to the thumping music from passing cars, they find small wonders in every moment they share—and together, always, they go slow.Simple yet poetic,We Go Slowis a breathtaking invitation to everyday wonder from acclaimed picture book creators Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie and Aaron Becker.

暴風來臨前，海面翻湧、風聲呼嘯；兩個兄妹相視一笑，準備迎接大自然的考驗。Brian Floca 的文字精煉而有力，Sydney Smith 的畫面以水色暈染出暴雨的能量與結束後的靜謐。本書不僅描繪天氣的變化，更讓人感受到探索的勇氣與兄妹間默契的力量。當陽光再次灑落，讀者也彷彿與他們一同呼吸新鮮的空氣，重新感受世界的明亮。In a thrilling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath."The power of nature captivates and compels in this phenomenal tale of pushing limits." Kirkus ReviewsA gorgeously illustrated jacketed hardback picture book for children which explores the extraordinary strength and changeability of the natural world, and shines a light on those thrilling new experiences shared with siblings.Join in the journey as two siblings go hand-in-hand to experience the true power of a thunderstorm in their seaside town. They want to witness it all - the rise, the thrill of it all, and then the slow return to calm once the storm has passed and a new day begins.From two extraordinary and internationally

The riveting investigative account of Nvidia, the tech company that has exploded in value for its artificial intelligence computing hardware, and Jensen Huang, Nvidia’s charismatic, uncompromising CEO In March 2024, following the revelation that ChatGPT had trained on Nvidia’s microchips, and twenty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the third most-valuable corporation on Earth. In The Thinking Machine, acclaimed journalist Stephen Witt recounts the unlikely story of how a manufacturer of video game components shocked Silicon Valley by establishing a monopoly on AI hardware, and in the process re-invented the computer. Essential to Nvidia’s meteoric success is its visionary CEO Jensen Huang, who more than a decade ago, on the basis of a few promising scientific results, bet his entire company on AI. Through unprecedented access to Huang, his friends, his investors, and his employees, Witt documents for the first time the company’s epic rise and its ic

《數學小史》用親切易懂的語言，帶領讀者走進數學的歷史長河，從古埃及與巴比倫時期，一路走到現代密碼學與數學理論的發展。書中不只介紹牛頓、帕斯卡等熟悉的名字，也細細描寫中國、阿拉伯、日本等地的數學成就，更特別介紹女性數學家的貢獻。這是一本融合人文與科學的溫暖數學故事書，適合對數字與知識充滿好奇的你。A lively, accessible history of mathematics throughout the ages and across the globeMathematics is fundamental to our daily lives. Science, computing, economics—all aspects of modern life rely on some kind of maths. But how did our ancestors think about numbers? How did they use mathematics to explain and understand the world around them? Where do numbers even come from?In this Little History, Snezana Lawrence traces the fascinating history of mathematics, from the Egyptians and Babylonians to Renaissance masters and enigma codebreakers. Like literature, music, or philosophy, mathematics has a rich history of breakthroughs, creativity and experimentation. And its story is a global one. We see Chinese Mathematical Art from 200 BCE, the invention of algebra in Baghdad’s House of Wisdom, and sangaku geometrical theorems at Japanese shrines. La

每年春天，青蛙和蠑螈為了繁衍後代，必須穿越馬路，這趟旅程充滿危險。作者以生動故事介紹「兩棲動物過馬路小隊」，如何守護這群小小生命，甚至發起建設動物隧道的行動。結合自然知識與公民參與，讓孩子發現，每個人都有能力為保護環境盡一份心力。2026 ALSC Notable Children’s Book2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award List SelectionA Green Earth Book Award WinnerHow does an amphibian cross the road? With the help of the Amphibian Migration Team! Learn all about a citizen scientist who acts as a crossing guard for migrating amphibians and helps build them a tunnel to safety in this delightful nonfiction picture book!From Kari Percival, Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning author of How to Say Hello to a Worm, comes an entertaining and informative children’s book perfect for curious, nature-loving young readers.Every spring, frogs and salamanders must travel from wooded uplands where they were born to vernal pools where they will mate. Unfortunately, roads constructed through their habitats have made the journey dangerous for these slow-moving animals. Many never reach their destinations. But with the help of the Amphibian Migration Te

From the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Han Kang's new novel tells the story of a friendship between two women while powerfully reckoning with a hidden chapter in Korean history.One winter morning, Kyungha receives an urgent message from her friend Inseon to visit her at a hospital in Seoul. Inseon has injured herself in an accident, and she begs Kyungha to return to Jeju Island, where she lives, to save her beloved pet—a white bird called Ama. A snowstorm hits the island when Kyungha arrives. She must reach Inseon’s house at all costs, but the icy wind and squalls slow her down as night begins to fall. She wonders if she will arrive in time to save the animal— or even survive the terrible cold that envelops her with every step. Lost in a world of snow, she doesn’t yet suspect the vertiginous plunge into the darkness that awaits her at her friend’s house.Blurring the boundaries between dream and reality, We Do Not Part powerfully illuminates a forgotten chapter in Korean hist

Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be. 'I found this book amazing' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & Slow The entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way to the modern human brains. Each breakthrough emerged from new sets of brain modifications, and equipped animals with a new suite of intellectual faculties.These five breakthroughs are the organising map to this book, and they make up our itinerary for our adventure back in time. Each breakthrough also has fascinating corollaries to breakthroughs in AI. Indeed, there will be plenty of such surprises along the way.For instance: the innovation that enabled AI to beat humans in the game of Go – temporal difference reinforcement learning – was an innovation discovered by our fish ancestors o

From award-winning author-illustrator, Ross Collins, is the first in a hilarious picture book series about a very determined, if foolhardy, rabbit. No Climbing, no problem. No sign will be deterring this bunny . . .Award-winning author-illustrator Ross Collins' No Climbing! is a not-so-cautionary tale that young readers will love.When this fearless rabbit sets off for a climb, there's no stopping him. Not mysteriously vanishing climbing buddies, nor the strange tentacles, and especially not the very clearly labelled signs of danger . . . But sometimes, perseverance and blissful ignorance do pay off!Packed with Ross Collins's big, bold illustrations and his trademark humour, No Climbing! contains an ingenious slow reveal and a hilarious final twist that makes it a perfect read-aloud picture book for children and adults alike.From the creator of There's a Bear on My Chair and the illustrator of There's Nothing Faster than a Cheetah.

From Laura Gehl, author One Big Pair of Underwear and Goat Wants to Eat, comes another side-splitting Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read about three animal friends on their first snow day! Cat sees snow. Dog cannot blow the snow. Pig is slow in the snow. Can they still have fun in the snow? Perfect for kids at the beginning of their reading journeys, Cat Sees Snow was written for children who have learned the alphabet and are ready to start reading! And what better way to get kids excited than with a hilarious story with words they can read on their own? Each Ready-to-Go! Ready-to-Read includes a note to parents explaining what their child can expect, a guide at the beginning for readers to become familiar with the words they will encounter in the story, and reading comprehension questions at the end. Each Ready-to-Go! story contains about 100 words and features sight words, rhyming words, and repetition to help children reinforce their new reading skills. In this book, readers will learn six

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 2nd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 1st grade and build a preview of the upcoming 2nd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 1st grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in kindergarten and build a preview of the upcoming 1st grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement

DON'T LET SUMMER VACATION SLOW DOWN YOUR CHILD'S EDUCATION! Get your little learner ready for 3rd grade with this week-by-week summer workbook and the help of beloved characters like the Cat in The Hat, the Lorax, and Horton.Stop "summer slump" in its tracks with the help of Dr. Seuss! Learning loss during summer break can be a challenge, but with the Summer with Seuss Workbook series, you can keep your child smiling and learning from the end of the school year to the start of the next.Organized in weekly units, kids puzzle, play, and explore essential skills through engaging activities that reinforce the critical skills learned in 2nd grade and build a preview of the upcoming 3rd grade year.130+ pages of fun-filled, curriculum-based learning activitiesEasy-to-follow weekly format with 10 weeks of plansReinforces Math, English/Language Arts, Science, and moreIncludes activities, puzzles, and creative projects that engage kids' interestReward stickers and a completion chart to cement ki

Small-town drama, a swoon-worthy romance, and a slow-burn mystery collide in this YA debut that explores how racial violence can ripple down through generations.What’s more important? Knowing the truth or keeping the peace?Seventeen-year-old Avery Anderson is convinced her senior year is ruined when she's uprooted from her life in DC and forced into the hostile home of her terminally ill grandmother, Mama Letty. The tension between Avery’s mom and Mama Letty makes for a frosty arrival and unearths past drama they refuse to talk about. Every time Avery tries to look deeper, she’s turned away, leaving her desperate to learn the secrets that split her family in two.While tempers flare in her avoidant family, Avery finds friendship in unexpected places: in Simone Cole, her captivating next-door neighbor, and Jade Oliver, daughter of the town’s most prominent family―whose mother’s murder remains unsolved.As the three girls grow closer―Avery and Simone’s friendship blossoming into romance―th

《雜訊》由《快思慢想》與《推力》作者聯手打造，是一本顛覆思維、改變決策方式的作品。書中揭示：在看似理性客觀的判斷中，隱藏著一種被忽略的干擾——雜訊。兩位醫師對相同病人給出不同診斷、兩位法官對相同罪行給出不同刑期，這些差異背後，其實是潛藏的決策偏差。本書結合理論、案例與實驗，深刻剖析雜訊如何潛藏於醫療、司法、人資、商業與公共政策之中，並提供具體方法，幫助個人與組織有效降低誤判風險。The Sunday Times bestseller'A monumental, gripping book ... Outstanding' Sunday TimesWherever there is human judgement, there is noise.'Noise may be the most important book I've read in more than a decade. A genuinely new idea so exceedingly important you will immediately put it into practice.A masterpiece'Angela Duckworth, author of Grit'An absolutely brilliant investigation of a massive societal problem that has been hiding in plain sight'Steven Levitt, co-author of FreakonomicsFrom the world-leaders in strategic thinking and the multi-million copy bestselling authors of Thinking Fast and Slow and Nudge, the next big book to change the way you think. Imagine that two doctors in the same city give different diagnoses to identical patients - or that two judges in the same court give different sente

With bits of Buffy, Game Of Thrones and Outlander, this is a glorious series of total joy - StylistSarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined Court of Thorns and Roses series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, NestaNesta Archeron has always been prickly - proud, swift to anger and slow to forgive. And since the war - since being made High Fae against her will - she's struggled to forget the horrors she endured and find a place for herself within the strange and deadly Night Court.The person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred, winged warrior who is there at Nesta's every turn. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. And when they are forced to train in battle together, sparks become flame.As the threat of war casts its shadow over them once again, Nesta and Cassian must fight monsters from within and without if they are to stand a chance of halting the enemies of their court. But the ultimate risk will be searching for acce

★ 詹姆斯比爾德獎得主，年度最佳食譜書之一★ 正宗德州BBQ全解密，75道經典煙燻料理★ 從烤肉技術到靈魂故事，一次完整呈現煙燻的香氣，不只是味道，更是一段關於傳承與人生的故事。凱文．布拉索從洛杉磯康普頓出發，在德州外婆的燒烤攤學會了火與時間的藝術。那些在炙熱烤爐前度過的日子，不只鍛鍊出技藝，也塑造了他對家庭與社區的深刻連結。從街角小攤到跨國餐廳品牌，《Bludso’s BBQ Cookbook》記錄的不只是75道令人垂涎的料理，更是一段關於堅持與回家的旅程。從煙燻羊腿、香辣牛尾到經典配菜與甜點，每一道菜都帶著濃烈的靈魂與記憶。這本書讓你學會的不只是烤肉，而是如何用食物，凝聚人與人之間最真實的情感。JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • This is low and slow Texas BBQ done right: a family affair in smoke and soul, told through 75 recipes and stories from the founder of famous Los Angeles–based Bludso’s BBQ.ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times, Bon Appétit, Los Angeles TimesThis is low and slow Texas BBQ done right: a family affair in smoke and soul, told through 75 recipes and stories from the founder of famous Los Angeles-based Bludso's BBQ.Kevin Bludso was born and raised in Compton, California, by a Black Panther-supporting mother and a police officer father. To stay out of trouble, he spent his summers in Corsicana, Texas, where he was schooled on the art of barbecue and

爺爺兒時與家人跨洋來到此地落地深根，只帶著簡單的行囊與一顆小小的核桃，如今小孫女也得到一顆。爺爺分享過去的旅程，也教她如何栽種核桃。隨著種子慢慢發芽茁壯，爺爺卻逐漸凋零…《花園街10號》Felicita Sala溫柔水彩畫描繪周而復始的生命循環。A moving, multigenerational story about love, family roots, and the cycle of lifeWhen Emilia finds a walnut one morning, Grandpa tells her the story behind it: of his journey across the ocean to a new home, with only one small bag and a nut in his pocket. “I planted my little tree in good brown soil, so it would grow strong here forever.”“In this house? In this yard?”“Shall we go see?” Step by step, Grandpa teaches Emilia how to cultivate her own seed. But as her little nut grows, Grandpa begins to slow down—until one sad day, Emilia has to say goodbye. Emilia’s sapling looks as droopy as she feels . . . but she knows just what to do.From acclaimed author and illustrator Ammi-Joan Paquette and Felicita Sala, this tender story is a poignant reminder that the best things grow with time—and that even when they are no longer here, the ones we lo

Sydney and his friends gather outside to play, transforming one by one to climb, leap, lumber and soar into a shared jungle of their imagination.Hanging upside down in a tree, Sydney imagines he is a sleepy, sun-bathing sloth. And that's where Sami finds him. Sami thinks sloths are too slow, so she scampers up the tree and becomes a spider monkey. "Fast is fun!" she chatters. "Fast is best!" And that's where Edward finds them... One after another, the neighborhood kids wander by and slip into a shared imaginative world where leaves and giant flowers unfurl, playing, laughing, teasing and bickering, until Edward the elephant fills up his trunk and--WHOOSH!--sends the children "galloping home like a herd of small wet animals." As always, Marie-Louise Gay's writing and artwork are wonderfully pitched to young readers, capturing the effortless way that children travel back and forth between the worlds of real life and make believe. With its sun-dappled watercolors, depiction of time spent

9780711262454 Little Faces: Slow Down, Tiny Unicorn! (英國版)Watch tiny unicorn dash through the forest in this fun and interactive board book! Clever paper technology will amaze young children as they watch the scenes change as if by magic. The perfect boredom-buster for when you can't get outdoors, and a wonderful way of sparking children's imagination. Tiny Unicorn can't keep still! One minute she's speeding past badger, the next she's playing hide and seek with squirrel...and then off again! Meet Unicorn and her friends, and watch the magical animal faces and scenes change, thanks to Venetian window paper technology. With a winning combination of bold, expressive artwork and engaging rhyming text, this interactive, bright, bold board book is sure to become a household favourite! The Little Faces board book series encourages children to get involved with the animal characters and the situations they're in, while offering a playful, funny story. Simply by turning the page, the special p

A lively retelling of the classic Aesop's fable for young English language learners, beautifully illustrated and full of character and humour. "Hello, I'm new here!" says Hare to slow, quiet old Tortoise. Hare talks very fast, and likes to run and jump, and before Tortoise can think twice, he has agreed to an impossible race. But maybe Hare is a little too confident, and Tortoise has a chance of winning after all? And maybe both Hare and Tortoise have some lessons to learn about determination, believing in yourself and winning and losing well. With fun activities after the story, and online audio in both British English and American English. Beautifully produced, with world-class full-colour artwork throughout, this classic story is retold in a fluent and natural style, made highly accessible for English language learners. This is part of a series devised and edited in collaboration with acclaimed ELT consultant Peter Viney.CEFR: A1 Lexile: 440L Key Stage: EYFS, KS1