Spring Fever

Discover this poetic riddle that engages all your senses This book is about the importance of our connection with nature Can you smell the spring wildflowers? How does it feel when you stroke a rough tree bark? What about the sight of fluffy clouds? Nature surrounds us all. But are we really paying attention?

Title in this set:Rise of the Earth DragonSaving the Sun DragonSecret of the Water DragonPower of the Fire DragonSong of the Poison DragonFlight of the Moon DragonSearch for the Lightning DragonRoar of the Thunder DragonChill of the Ice DragonWaking the Rainbow DragonShine of the Silver DragonTreasure of the Gold DragonEye of the Earthquake DragonLand of the Spring DragonFuture of the Time DragonCall of the Sound DragonFortress of the Stone DragonHeat of the Lava Dragon

A short novella based on the beloved characters from the graphic novel Heartstopper and Alice Oseman's debut novel Solitaire, which was praised as 'The Catcher in the Rye for the digital age' by The Times. The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now... I'm not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I'm going to block it all out Just for today."Happy Christmas, " I say.

網頁試聽音檔為英式發音。Enjoy exploring the seasons in this beautiful pop-up book. Five spreads of gorgeously designed pop-up scenes show birds nesting in the spring blossom, bees buzzing in a summer meadow, the wind whipping up the colourful autumn leaves, and the crisp white branches of the forest in the snow, and a whole, four-seasons pop-up tree presents a stunning finale.

藏於書閣多年的低語，是心思遙想的足跡。 滿山的春色/花語/也隨著這只櫻花/到了桌面 There were colors of spring, whispers from the flowers all over the mountain  

The New York Times bestselling sequel to Wither reveals a world as captivating—and as treacherous—as the one Rhine left behind.Rhine and Gabriel have escaped the mansion, but they’re still in danger.

這本暢銷超過千萬冊的兒童經典，由紐伯瑞榮譽獎得主娜塔莉·巴比特創作。《永恆的塔克》講述不朽、友情與成長的動人故事。小女孩溫妮發現一處神奇泉水，遇見擁有長生秘密的塔克一家。當她面臨抉擇，塔克家族也要決定命運，而追蹤他們的神秘人威脅隨之而來。這部作品跨越半世紀，深受各年齡讀者喜愛。Doomed to—or blessed with—eternal life after drinking from a magic spring, the Tuck family wanders about trying to live as inconspicuously and comfortably as they can. When ten-year-old Winnie Foster stumbles on their secret, the Tucks take her home and explain why living forever at one age is less a blessing that it might seem. Complications arise when Winnie is followed by a stranger who wants to market the spring water for a fortune.

本書以中英對照來呈現。 第一冊：原始社會、夏、商、西周、春秋、戰國時期 Volume 1:The Primitive Society, Xia, Shang, Western Zhou, the Spring and Autumn, @arring States Period 第二冊：秦、西漢、東漢時期 Volume Ⅱ:Qin Dynasty Period ,Western Han an

Learn how many different Asian communities celebrate Lunar New Year in this book for young readers that reveals why the first new moon of the year is such a culturally significant moment for many countries!This fact-filled book covers all things Lunar New Year, from the Chinese Zodiac animals to the details of modern celebrations in busy cities like San Francisco, Vancouver, and London. During today's celebrations, children receive money from their elders in red envelopes and people exchange gifts. Some rituals that people do for Lunar New Year include spring cleaning, sweeping away bad luck, and wearing new clothes. Young readers will learn about the Lunar New Year traditions of China, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand in this book about the beloved holiday.Series Overview: A natural expansion of the exceptional Who Was? series, What Was? focuses on compelling historical events, great battles, protests, and discoveries.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The updated and official translation ofUnder the Oak Tree, the #1 webnovel on MANTA, continues in this second volume.The gorgeous first edition hardcover ofUnder the Oak Tree: Volume 2 (The Novel)will feature designed sprayed page edges, full-color patterned endpapers, foil stamping on the cover, and a ribbon bookmark!As her first winter in Anatol turns to spring, Lady Maximilian finds herself confronting an unfamiliar feeling: hope. Her voice and her magic strengthen every day; the only parts of Calypse Castle left to refurbish are its gardens, which she plans to fill with blooming flowers; and the way her husband, the recalcitrant war hero Sir Riftan, looks at her from across their bedroom makes her feel, for the first time in her life, that she might be worthy of love and affection.However, Maxi's life is never that easy. Just as she begins to feel at home with Riftan, Maxi re

In this lyrical picture book illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, share in a blind child's joyful experience of the changing seasons.Where I live, seasons change. I know because my fingers and toes, my ears, my mouth and nose, all tell me so.Neveah is blind, but that doesn't mean she can't enjoy each of the four wondrous seasons of the year.She knows it's winter when her boots go scruuunch in the snow and cold flakes land softly on her tongue.She knows spring has come by the smell of hyacinths, the bzzzz of a bee in her ear.Summer is a trip to the beach, where she can hear the crash of ocean waves and the keowww of seagulls overhead. And when Neveah's rake goes scritch scratch over fallen leaves and the air turns brisk, she knows it's autumn. Soon the cycle of seasons will begin anew.In this poetic story with art by a two-time Caldecott Medalist, join Neveah as she uses her senses of touch, taste, hearing, and smell to vividly describe the changing seasons and the unique delig

本書為經典兒童文學 Tuck Everlasting 首度改編為圖像小說，適逢問世五十週年，以清新水彩重新呈現這部跨世代的作品。故事主角 Winnie Foster 在森林深處發現一股能讓人永生的泉水，並意外認識喝下泉水的 Tuck 一家。他們與她分享長生帶來的孤獨與矛盾，也讓 Winnie 開始思考永生究竟是祝福，還是另一種限制。同時，一位神祕男子也在暗中尋找這個秘密，讓原本平靜的選擇變得更複雜。改編忠實原著精神，透過圖像呈現更豐富的情感層次，是新讀者與舊讀者都能重新欣賞的版本。・經典作品 Tuck Everlasting 的首部圖像小說改編・以水彩畫面呈現永生與選擇的主題・適合家庭、校園與長期讀者收藏Celebrate Tuck Everlasting's 50th anniversary with this stunning, first-ever graphic novel adaptation of the beloved and timeless children's classic that has sold more than 10 million copies.Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring in the nearby woods whose waters grant immortality. Members of the Tuck family, having drunk from the spring, tell Winnie of their experiences watching life go by and never growing older. Now Winnie must decide what to do with her newfound knowledge--and the Tucks must decide what to do with her. But it's not just the curious girl who is interested in their remarkable tale. A suspicious s

本書為《Tuck Everlasting》推出五十週年紀念版，銷量累積超過千萬冊，是許多讀者成長記憶中的重要作品。故事描述女孩 Winnie Foster 偶然發現一處能帶來永生的泉水，並因此結識喝下泉水後停止成長的 Tuck 一家。在與他們相處的過程中，Winnie 必須思考：不會老去，究竟是祝福，還是另一種失去？本書以平靜卻深刻的筆調，談論時間、生命與選擇，長年被選為課堂與圖書館館藏經典。本紀念版收錄 Gabrielle Zevin 的導讀、新版插畫與珍貴後記，讓熟悉的故事在細節中再次被看見。Introduced by New York Times-bestselling author Gabrielle Zevin, a special 50th Anniversary Edition of the beloved children's classic with more than more than 10 million copies sold. From Newbery Honoree and E. B. White Award-winning author Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting is a spellbinding modern-day masterpiece about immortality, friendship, and growing up that's sure to be an all-time favorite for every generation. Is eternal life a blessing or a curse? That is what young Winnie Foster must decide when she discovers a spring in the nearby woods whose waters grant immortality. Members of the Tuck family, having drunk from the spring, tell Winnie of their experiences watching life go by and never growing older. Now Winnie must decide wha

Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.Meet the Letter Setters! When their BONE is GONE, these dynamic dogs—Patrick (an Irish Setter), R.W. (a Red and White Setter), Victoria (an English Setter), and Gordy (a Gordon Setter)—sound the GONG and spring into action to retrieve their tasty treat.In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a four letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word—and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.Geisel Medalist Ethan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energet

This fan-favorite Gingerbread Man is cooking up something new in this graphic novel for the earliest readers!The Gingerbread Man’s class is back in the kitchen! They’re using shapes to make fun cookies and the Gingerbread Man knows just what to he wants to make—a new puppy! AKA a cookie’s best friend.But when the puppy comes to life and runs loose through the school, the class will have to come up with even more fun creations to lure him back home. Good thing this cookie sure knows how to have a ball!This Gingerbread Man’s series of graphic novels--published in both hardcover and paperback editions--is for the youngest readers, full of the hilarious rhymes and action-packed escapades kids know and love from his picture books.Series Overview: The Gingerbread Man is Loose in Graphic Novels!Spring 2024: Buttons on the Loose and Class Pet on the LooseFall 2024: Paper Airplanes on the LooseSpring 2025: New Friend on the Loose

In this follow up toCat Family ChristmasandCat Family at the Museum, find out what the Cat Family get up to in each season of the year. On every page is a detailed scene with lots of things to discover under the flaps that are waiting to be opened by inquisitive little hands.In spring, follow the cats as they help Grandma and Grandpa Cat in the garden, celebrate new beginnings, and visit the village fete. In summer, join the kittens as they build sandcastles on the beach, go camping in the wood, and take a train ride to visit their grandparents. In fall, come along on a nature walk, carve pumpkins for Halloween, and harvest fruit and vegetables. In winter, enjoy a snowy day building snowcats, celebrate Christmas, and ring in the New Year.This whimsical book celebrates the changing seasons and the simple pleasures that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Lift-the-flap on each page to discover hidden details in each season, from eggs waiting to hatch in the bird's nest to a mouse poking

Don’t miss the hilarious and heartfelt Oh, Carrots! from multi-award-winning creator MariajoIlustrajo.Celebrate the magic of making new friends and discover valuable lessons about kindness in this delightful, must-have story for children and families. From the award-winning creator of I Love Books comes a humorous and heartfelt story about the value of kindness and the magic of making new friends. Oh, Carrots! is the perfect choice for young children as they begin to navigate their first friendships.Mr. Rabbit lives alone, and you know what? He likes it! He enjoys peaceful moments spent reading, drinking cups of tea, and gardening—but sometimes, it can get a little too quiet . . .Luckily, spring has arrived, and that means Mr. Rabbit can plant his favorite vegetable—carrots!With some love, sunshine, and a little bit of singing, the carrots begin to grow. But one day, Mr. Rabbit spots something unusual—a wiggling carrot top! He pulls and pulls, and out pops a walking, talking carrot.Car

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. Spring is here, and life is in full bloom at Kimetsu Academy! A poorly placed cut (on a pizza) gets Muichiro into a world of trouble with his brother, while Rengoku's dad stumbles into a real bear of a battle. Meanwhile, Uzui finds himself wrapped into an artistic showdown with the (literal) demons of Kimetsu Academy. And that's not even mentioning the fashion, the fireworks, or the fishing!

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。How 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 Team, there is hope for a safe crossing!Readers will learn so much about amphibians and their habitats and g

A GOODREADS MOST ANTICIPATED RELEASES OF 2025 SELECTIONBrimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear… The first novel in an epic and thrilling romantasy series, from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft.It’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court’s seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away.That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young

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

《Java Web項目開發全程實錄（第2版）》精選8 個熱門項目，涉及Servlet、SSM 框架和Spring Boot 框架三大Java Web 重點應用方向，實用性非常強。具體項目包含：明日科技門戶網、購好物網絡商城、員工信息管理系統、好生活個人帳本、嗨樂影評平臺、電瓶車品牌信息管理系統、尋物啟事網站和明日之星物業管理系統。本書從軟件工程的角度出發，按照項目開發的順序，系統、全面地講解每一個項目的開發實現過程。在體例上，每章一個項目，統一採用“開發背景→系統設計→技術準備→數據庫設計/公共模塊實現/各功能模塊實現→項目運行→源碼下載”的形式完整呈現項目，給讀者明確的成就感，可以讓讀者快速積累實際項目經驗與技巧，早日實現就業目標。

本系列書籍結合「Mind」與「Spring」二字：「Mind」有「心」、「觀照」之意，不僅象徵對內心的觀照與自我覺察，也強調個體對外界環境的敏感度；亦即心對內對外的覺察。「Spring」有「春天」、「泉水」、「彈簧」之意，象徵著春天萌發的生命力、生命泉水澄澈的流動性以及彈簧般可恢復的韌性。此部分展現在本書中，以正念融入七大目標： 覺察反思：能內觀反思，覺察自己的身心狀態。專注自律：能控制自己的注意力，自律自主。品味當下：能活在當下，感受品味人事物的美好。開放接納：能接納人事物，不做慣性批判或反應。創意變通：能快速彈性轉念，創意變通看待事物。慈悲關懷：能以平等關懷心，慈悲對待自己他人。意義目的：能發掘人生意義，利他奉獻付出。本書將源自於東方文化的「正念」（Mindfulness）融入社會情緒學習，為首創結合正念技術的社會情緒學習教材。透過「正念」引導學習者將注意力集中於當下，以全然接受、不帶評價的姿態，覺察當下的想法、感受及經驗，以達到自我照護的目的。內容專為青少年設計，包含26個MBSEL（Mindfulness-Based Social Emotional Learning）)課程單元與活動。每一課均詳列主題、目標、活動、評量，依難度循序漸進。教師可按需求，參考本書提供的單元設計，規劃連貫的社會情緒主題式教學，也可選擇適合學生程度的主題優先教學，或將本書活動融入社會、科學等不同領域，拓展社會情緒學習的多元教學面向。

Team Unihorn (and Woolly) is back! In this next installment, the crew gets help from a mysterious newcomer on Burlap Beach. Readers will be rooting for this band of superheroes from the get-go in this graphic novel chapter book series perfect for fans of Catstronauts and Dog Man.Team Unihorn is ready to relax after saving Burlap Beach from Krillzilla, a swarm of prehistoric krill. But when a giant electric jelly fish threatens to finish what Krillzilla started, the team must spring into action.All looks dire until Johnny Unicorn arrives on the scene and uses his magic to defeat the menacing monster. When Johnny offers to teach the team his ways back at his Uni-Barn, Raina, Shu, and Nigel eagerly accept, dragging a skeptical Woolly along.However, once the crew arrives, they discover Johnny’s not the unicorn they thought he was…and it’s up to Team Unihorn (and Woolly) to save the day.

Six acclaimed novels from Alice Oseman, the author of the 2021 YA Book Prize winning Loveless and creator of the beloved graphic novel series Heartstopper, now a major Netflix series.SOLITAIREMy name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people – I had friends. Now there’s Solitaire. And Michael Holden.RADIO SILENCEWhen Frances meets Aled, the shy genius behind her favourite podcast, she discovers a new freedom. He unlocks the door to Real Frances and for the first time she experiences true friendship. Then the podcast goes viral and the fragile trust between them is broken.I WAS BORN FOR THISFor Angel Rahimi life is about one thing: The Ark – a pop-rock trio of teenage boys who are taking the world by storm.Jimmy Kaga-Ricci owes everything to The Ark. And playing in a band with his mates is all he e

TikTok made me buy it! From the YA Prize winning author and creator of Netflix series HEARTSTOPPERWith special bonus content – a “Twelve Days of Nick and Charlie” holiday sequence of illustrations by Alice OsemanA short novella based on the beloved characters from Alice Oseman’s acclaimed debut novel Solitaire and graphic novel series Heartstopper – now a major Netflix series.The festive season isn't always happy for Tori Spring and her brother Charlie. And this year's going to be harder than most.I used to think that difficult was better than boring, but I know better now…I’m not going to think about the past few months, about Charlie and me, and all of the sad. I’m going to block it all out Just for today."Happy Christmas," I say.

Unicorn and Yeti are magical friends who enjoy the world around them -- and each other -- in this book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Unicorn and Yeti go camping. Will they make yummy s'mores?Unicorn goes swimming in a hot spring. But Yeti thinks the water is too hot.They dance and enjoy a picnic under the night sky. Could the dazzling moon really be made of cheese?Best friends Unicorn and Yeti have lots of fun in these sparkly, laugh-out-loud stories. With full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout, this adorable book is perfect for new readers!

INCLUDES A NEW MAX SHORT STORY!NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • The clock is ticking on Max's final adventure as she races to uncover family secrets. From the creator of the Big Nat series, now an Emmy-nominated animated TV show on Paramount+ and Nickelodeon"An epic finish to an epic tale!" -Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesEveryone's favorite knight-in-training is back...to back! Max's twin is public enemy number one, and it's up to the Midknights to find her before time runs out! But dangers loom, including bloodthirsty trolls, murderous pirates, and even a ruthless king--or two. Can Max and her band of loyal friends unlock the mystery of her past? Lincoln Peirce pens another epic quest in The Tower of Time, book three in the New York Times bestselling Max & the Midknights series.Series Overview: Third and concluding book in the Max and the Midknights series.One Max paperback conversion per season, beginning in Spring '24.

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s—wait, it really IS a bird! Take another look, because what looks like an ordinary pigeon might just be a hero saving your butt! Don't miss this hilarious illustrated series perfect for fans of DOG MAN.With the Real Pigeons World Wild Network, more pigeons are fighting crime than ever before! But that doesn't mean the squad can rest. There are still thieves to catch and endangered birds to protect! But what will the Real Pigeons do when they find a traitor in their own nest?!Series Overview: Real Pigeons Paperback Pub PlanSPRING 2022 (March): #1 Real Pigeons Fight Crime & #2 Real Pigeons Eat Danger SPRING 2023 (January): #3 Real Pigeons Nest Hard FALL 2023 (September): #4 Real Pigeons Splash Back SUMMER 2024 (May): #5 Real Pigeons Peck Punches

本書介紹了關於OAuth 2及其應用於開放平台，全書共分8章。第1章介紹了OAuth 2的四種授權模式，為後續章節奠定基礎。第2章簡述開放平台的架構和系統組成，給出開放平台功能的宏觀概念。第3章從實戰角度詳細介紹OAuth 2在開放授權系統中的應用，包括流程、參數及四種授權模式的變種。第4章討論了OpenID的整合，儘管它不屬於OAuth 2標準，但在開放平台業務中扮演重要角色。第5章專注於基於授權碼的授權模式，探討生成回呼地址和code的方法。第6章介紹授權過程中使用的加密和簽名算法，以及授權資訊的更新支持。第7章比較了不同類型的授權資訊，幫助讀者根據實際情況選擇。最後，第8章提供基於Spring Security實現OAuth 2四種標準授權模式的範例程式，供讀者參考。【本書看點】★OAuth 2完整詳細說明☆開放平臺架構，API閘道系統★授權模式，獲取code，授權用戶端及密碼模式☆OpenID連接OAuth 2，雪花及Hash演算法、UnionID★授權碼回呼位址實際範例、FaaS介紹☆簽名演算法★授權資料、access_token詳解、JWT實戰☆以Spring Security為基礎的OAuth 2實戰

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE!"I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! ThisNew York Timesbestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.The Bad Guys are about to have a very BAD day!Mr. Wolf and his bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig -- one who is secretly an evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge! Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they ever stop trying to eat each other?!?It's time for the Bad Guys to spring into action!

Tanjiro and the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps are back and facing their greatest challenge yet: school life! Welcome to Kimetsu Academy, a school attended by the most exceptional students you've ever seen! This comedic spin-off of international smash hit Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba pits Tanjiro, Nezuko, and all the rest of the Demon Slayer Corps against the trials and tribulations of student life. Things around Kimetsu Academy turn even more chaotic when Gyomei discovers a lost kitty in need of a home. A hunger for eggs leads to an even stronger hunger for a hot spring. Meanwhile, Genya struggles to meet his brother's standards (in math), Sabito and Makomo lead a (surprisingly fruitful) ghost hunt, and Obanai sends Mitsuri a secret love letter.

Join lovable rescue dog Arfy—star of the New York Times bestselling picture book Can I Be Your Dog?—in his second Step 1 Comic Reader, perfect for readers ages 4-6. Comic Readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics.Arfy loves his forever home! He has his sweet person and so many toys! Arfy wants to play but what should he play with? A ball! That's it! But there are so many kinds of balls! Some balls are too big, some too heavy, and others are too far away. Will Arfy be able to find the perfect ball for him? Tag along with Arfy on his newest adventure--illustrated with panels and speech balloons for a fun intro to comics!Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words. Rhymes and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.Series Overview: 2 ARFY SiRs signed up:ARFY AND THE STINKY SMELL: Summer '23ARFY HAS A BALL: Spring '24

Little Explorers: Let's Go! is a first information series for curious youngsters from 3 to 6 years old about the familiar places we go. Let's explore the fire station!With sturdy flaps to lift on every page, little ones can have hands-on fun finding out about what goes on at the fire station. Young readers will enjoy opening doors, recognising each familiar object from the fire engine to the fire pole and learning all about the big bell atop the station.Meet a firefighter, a call handler and a fire chief, watch a team of firefighters spring into action when there's an emergency and find out just what firefighters do in their down time. This book features over 30 sturdy flaps to lift, along with charming artwork that introduces new concepts and vocabulary in a simple and accessible way.

THIS SUMMER, DIVE INTO TOM LAKE THE BREATH-TAKING NEW NOVEL FROM ANN PATCHETT THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER * THE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A REESE WITHERSPOON AND BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK A new Ann Patchett novel is always cause for celebration ... and Tom Lake is one of her best i This comforting summer read has it all ...Young love, sibling rivalry and deep mother-daughter relationships REESE WITHERSPOON Filled with the moments I live for in a story BONNIE GARMUS, author of Lessons in Chemistry One of the most beloved authors of her generation SUNDAY TIMES ----------------------------- This is a story about Peter Duke who went on to be a famous actor. This is a story about falling in love with Peter Duke who wasn t famous at all. It s about falling so wildly in love with him the way one will at twenty-four that it felt like jumping off a roof at midnight. There was no way to foresee the mess it would come to in the end. It s spring and Lara s three grown daughters have retur

From Gandhi to Rosa Parks, the Arab Spring to Black Lives Matter, this introduction to the power of protests covers nearly every continent to show young readers that they can be effective on their own or as part of a movement. Filled with colorful, detailed illustrations and straightforward, engaging texts, this book uses double-page spreads to tell the story of world-changing moments when justice prevailed over intolerance, and peace overcame conflict. Neither preachy nor pedantic, the text offers clear-eyed information in a way that kids can relate to, helping them understand issues that they are probably already aware of, such as climate change, and introducing them to events which happened decades ago or worlds away.Throughout this optimistic and hopeful book, the message is clear-peaceful protest can effect change, and everyone's voice matters.

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.