The Creative Connection

Who says you need lessons to start making music? With The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake, every child can be the star of the show. Discover the enchanting world of Swan Lake in this interactive musical storybook – just press the keys to play Tchaikovsky’s spellbinding score!The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: Swan Lake invites children to step into the story and make the music themselves – no lessons needed, just a sense of fun. With a built-in keyboard that sounds just like a piano and colour-coded notes on every page, children can play along as they follow the scenes from Tchaikovsky’s magical ballet.Using a simple one-finger method, budding musicians can learn 8 short, memorable melodies from Swan Lake, building confidence as they go. With a clear colour and letter-coded system, even the youngest players can follow along independently. And when they’re ready, there’s space to get creative and compose their own tunes using the full 14-key piano.This interactive musical book brin

【本書特色】新冠疫情讓一整個世代的孩子，失去了「人際互動」的關鍵時光！嬰幼兒語言發展遲緩、孩子智商下降、青少年孤立無援，就連母嬰情感連結都少了一半……──是 時 候 做 出 改 變 了 ！──史丹佛大學「學習加速器」執行董事，曾被診斷為學習遲緩、如今卻引領全球教育創新的侯可麗，引領我們覺察、剖析並提升，未來教養的新關鍵：人際智商（relational intelligence）！──只有愛與人際關係，能改寫未來──★疫情過後，孩子們過得不好……從1905年智力測驗發明以來，人類智商首次出現下降，而問題的根源，正是驚天動地，卻無聲無影的「兒時人際危機」！●父母生得少，缺乏兄弟姊妹，生活以小家庭為主●很少接觸祖父母、家族長輩，或是父母、老師之外的其他成人●每天上課、學才藝，生活過於緊湊，沒有時間建立友誼●與朋友相處的時間比十年前的孩子少了60%●有越來越多的時間獨自沉浸在螢幕世界裡●在戶外玩的時間比上一代少了一半從出生開始就弱化的「人際腦」，讓孩子無法在互動複雜的世界裡成長茁壯，即使家長花了兩倍時間陪伴，孩子卻在螢幕與壓力夾擊下，失去了自由玩耍、社交互動的時間與空間。人際關係是基本中的基本，比好奇心、學習動機和自信心更為關鍵！我們必須專注培養孩子的人際智商，但──究竟該如何做？作者侯可麗出身自法國偏鄉三流公立學校，3歲時被診斷為學習遲緩，如今卻成為全球金融家，在史丹佛大學「學習加速器」引領教育改革。她推動的創新教育方案幫助了數百萬名學習者，並藉由兒時的親身經驗和跨國研究，提出重視「人際智商」的教養新思維──比起學業成績，孩子的人際關係，更需要刻意培養、優先考量！未來，教學應以人際為本，「愛」則成為素養之一，我們迫切需要將重心從學業成績轉向以「關係」為中心的學習。無論你是家長或老師，都能從本書學到創新、創意的方法，讓孩子從0歲開始，就從人際關係的滋養中，自然發展出強大的學習力！

本套書收錄 Hannah Gold 四部作品，以孩子的視角出發，描寫友情、勇氣與自然世界的深刻連結。《最後一隻熊》與《尋找北極熊》帶領讀者踏上冰封北境，在孤獨與希望之間，看見一段跨越物種的深厚情感；《迷失的鯨魚》以溫柔的海洋故事，描繪療癒人心的陪伴與重生；《海龜之月》則在熱帶雨林中展開一場緊張又感人的生態冒險。這些故事既是扣人心弦的冒險旅程，也是寫給地球的情書，讓孩子相信，即使微小，也能為世界帶來改變。This beautifully illustrated collection brings together four unforgettable eco-adventures by Hannah Gold, celebrating friendship, courage and the wonder of the natural world. From the frozen Arctic landscapes of The Last Bear and Finding Bear, where a young girl discovers the power of compassion and hope, to the vast oceans of The Lost Whale, a moving story of healing and connection, each tale invites readers to form a deep emotional bond with the wild. Turtle Moon takes the journey into the heart of the Costa Rican rainforest, weaving a thrilling and poignant story of family, bravery and conservation. Together, these novels offer gripping adventures and heartfelt reflections on our responsibility to protect the planet. Perfect for readers aged 8+, this collection shows that even the sm

Inspired by artist Paul Klee’s quote, “A drawing is simply a line going for a walk,” this artful activity book is packed with playful ways to start a drawing.What would you do if drawing could be as simple as picking up a pencil and moving it around on the page, as fun as playing a game, or as exciting as setting out on an adventure? The answer is, you would spend all your time drawing, just like the author and illustrator of this book, Marion Deuchars! Featuring more than one hundred drawing prompts, Take a Line for a Walk takes the pressure out of being creative by turning every drawing into a game.Having spent decades at the drawing board, Marion Deuchars knows exactly how to make art fun and easy. Whether it’s drawing a line with the hiccups, playing a visual game of cat and mouse, or walking your line around a maze of busy streets, Deuchars has endless suggestions for how to start a drawing.Without having to worry about what to draw, or what the results might be, young artists can

松鼠第一次見到白茫茫的雪景，從困惑、驚呼到愛上雪地的樂趣，情緒變化既真實又逗趣。然而，就在他開始享受冬日魔法時，雪竟然突然不見了！難道又有什麼「小偷」出沒？故事以輕鬆幽默的方式帶領孩子認識冬天與季節變化，並在書末提供簡明的知識頁面，讓閱讀更加豐富。Nicola Slater 的插畫生動而充滿表情張力，使角色魅力十足，適合親子共讀，也是寒冬時節最療癒的暖心小書。A hilarious wintery board book from the mega-talented creative duo that brought us New York Times bestseller, The Leaf Thief!GASP! Where has all the grass gone, Bird? Why is it so white and cold?Squirrel and Bird are back, and this time it's winter! But Squirrel has never seen snow before. Will he like it?You bet he will!Except, just as Squirrel starts to get used to the snow, it disappears!Is there a snow thief on the loose?Another personality-packed story by Alice Hemming, all about how the weather changes when winter comes.Brilliant illustrations by Nicola Slater that are full of expression and humour.With a handy information spread at the back that tells children all about winter and the changing seasons.By the creators of NYT bestseller The Leaf Thief, now available in 22 languages.Also available:The Le

本書《Holes in My Underwear》出自《New York Times》暢銷作家、同時也是中學教師的 Matt Eicheldinger》，收錄超過一百首詩與插畫，幽默中帶著細膩的觀察。內容題材自由跳躍，從蛋餡捲餅、紙割傷、籃球，到對人生意義的思索與 ADHD 的日常感受，形式橫跨自由詩、俳句與敘事詩，讓孩子在笑聲中接觸詩的多種可能。喜愛 Shel Silverstein作品的讀者，不要錯過這本書。From the creative brains of New York Times bestselling author and middle school teacher Matt Eicheldinger comes an all-new collection of 100+ funny and thoughtful poems and illustrations! For fans of Shel Silverstein's Where the Sidewalk Ends, Bob Odenkirk's Zilot & Other Important Rhymes, and Chris Harris's My Head Has a Bellyache, comes New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Matt Eicheldinger's Holes in My Underwear--a side-splitting, thought-tickling collection packed with 112 poems and doodles that'll leave readers giggling and thinking long after they've turned the last page. The poems range in style, including: an ode to an egg-filled burrito, an elegy contemplating life's purpose, a free verse about living with ADHD, a haiku about papercuts, a lyrical poem about

On her birthday, a girl is presented with a bowl of miyeokguk, seaweed soup--instead of the cake she wants. As she stirs her soup, her mother tells her how mothers eat it after giving birth and how it is served on birthdays to honor them; about haenyeo, women who dive into the ocean's depths to harvest shellfish and seaweed; and how, many mothers ago, a pregnant haenyeo saw a whale eating seaweed after giving birth and tried it after having her own baby--creating a tradition that would continue for generations of daughters to come.Award-winning picture book creator Hyewon Yum has crafted a luminous and heartfelt celebration of motherhood, heritage, and the deep-rooted connection between women and nature.

在眾人熟知的 Titanic 沉船事件中，本書選擇將目光投向另一艘並不起眼的小船——Carpathia。當夜半的求救訊號傳來，它毫不猶豫地穿越危險冰海，展開一場與時間賽跑的救援行動。作者暨繪者 Flora Delargy 以首次創作，細緻重現這段歷史片刻，也回應了她家族曾參與 Titanic 建造的背景，讓敘事多了一份貼近現實的重量。書中不僅描述救援過程，更逐步說明船員的分工、導航方式與訊號溝通，讓讀者理解一場成功救援背後的集體努力。插畫以冷色調鋪陳夜海景象，搭配局部場景描寫，使每一份付出都被溫柔地看見。本書所傳達的，是在混亂與悲傷之中，仍然存在的人性光亮。・聚焦「被忽略的英雄」，重新理解熟悉的歷史・圖像敘事清晰，兼具故事性與知識性・Hidden Histories 系列開篇之作，適合關注歷史細節的讀者This exquisitely illustrated story of quiet bravery tells in rich detail how the little ship Carpathia saved 705 passengers of the Titanic from the icy waters of the North Atlantic. With the approaching 110-year anniversary of the ship's sinking, Rescuing Titanic shares a unique connection with the story of the ship; having been written and illustrated by debut Northern Irish artist, Flora Delargy, whose grandfather and great grandfather both worked in the Belfast Shipyards where the Titanic was built. In the middle of the night, the Carpathia received a distress call from the sinking Titanic. The intrepid little ship heroically changed

See the vibrant artistry of Vincent van Gogh burst into life through dazzling three-dimensional interpretations of 5 of his most celebrated works. This imaginative book transforms renowned masterpieces into interactive pop-up creations, offering a new and tactile appreciation of one of history's most visionary artists. Each scene draws readers into Van Gogh's universe, revealing the swirling night sky of The Starry Night in dramatic relief; the serene intimacy of The Bedroom; andthe vibrant colors of Wheatfield with Cypresses.The street scene of Caf?Terrace at Night and the delicate beauty of Almond Blossom emerge in meticulous detail, emphasizing the dynamic movement and profound emotion of his technique. These exquisite pop-ups amplify the expressive contours and vibrant hues that define his genius, inviting an entirely novel engagement with these iconic paintings. Van Gogh: The Pop-Up Book is both visually stunning and deeply immersive, offering a memorable journey into the creative

Charles M. Schulz's beloved comic strip Peanuts has largely been collected and reprinted in black and white. But many who read the comic strip during its original newspaper run remain fond of its brightly colored Sunday pages, which made for a surprisingly different and fulfilling reading experience. Our Peanuts Every Sunday series collects all of the Peanuts Sunday strips, scrupulously restored and re-colored to look better than they ever have. These gorgeous, oversized softcover editions allow fans and new readers to immerse themselves in Schulz's timeless masterpiece. The debut volume in this series, Peanuts Every Sunday: 1952-1955, compiles the first four years of the strip. This collection offers a fascinating peek at Schulz's creative process, as iconic characters such as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Schroeder, Linus, and Lucy quickly evolve from their initial renderings to the elegant stylizations we've all come to know and love.Peanuts -- beloved characters, iconic gags, drawing that

「我去商店買紅蘿蔔，結果帶回來的是……一隻鸚鵡？！」每次到商店買東西，主角都期待能買到自己想要的食材，但事情總是出乎意料——紅蘿蔔沒有買到，卻帶回了一隻鸚鵡；再去一次商店，又出現新的動物！隨著故事一頁頁展開，各種動物接連登場，場面也變得越來越熱鬧。孩子會在節奏感十足的押韻文字中，忍不住一起朗讀、猜測下一頁會出現什麼驚喜。本書由《We're Going on a Bear Hunt》作者 Michael Rosen 與插畫家 Helen Oxenbury 再度合作，延續兩位創作者最擅長的朗讀節奏與溫暖幽默。活潑生動的插圖讓動物與角色充滿表情與動感，營造出歡樂又充滿想像力的閱讀體驗。★2026 The British Book Awards Winner-Children's Non-Fiction & Illustrated"A guaranteed hit for the storytime set, from a team whose talents haven’t aged a day."—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)The incomparable creative team behind We’re Going on a Bear Hunt reunite for a read-aloud comedy of misunderstandings that has all the hallmarks of a classic.I went to the shop to get me a carrot.Oh dear! They gave me . . .. . . a parrot.Oh dear! Look what I got.Do I want that? No, I do NOT!As a hapless boy goes from shop to shop, requesting a series of perfectly reasonable items—a hat, a coat, a cake, a chair—he finds himself thwarted at every turn, amassing instead a growing menagerie of animals who happ

美國著名女性都市計劃學者Jane Jacobs在她的世紀經典名著「The Death and Life of Great American Cities」（1961）裡曾經說過：「無趣、沒有活力的城市， 事實是因為自身埋藏了走向毀滅的種子。……而活力、多樣、緊湊的城市，具備了處理問題的充足能力，因此保有不斷再生的種子。」Charles Landry在其經典之作 「The Creative City: A Toolkit for Urban Innovators」（2000, 2008）一書中，特別提到「21世紀將是城市世紀，『創意城市』成為一種行動的號召。……『創意』就是當今城市的命脈，應該將城市的觀察焦點放在『人』的身上。」在創意城市理論中，Richard Florida（2002）提出「創意階級」與「3T」理論，主張美國城市應該制訂足以吸引「創意階級」前來的政策才行，堪稱是先驅者，但其理論在「地方經濟的發展」上仍有不足。Florida為了彌補先前理論的不足，分別於2005年發表一篇名為「The world is spiky」的論文，以及2008年出版專書「Who’s Your City? How the Creative Economy is Making Where to Live the Most Important Decision of Your Life」，進一步主張「尖峰都市」（Spiky City）與「地點」（Place）對當今每個人生活的重要性，而其重要性是來自於「創意經濟」，Florida自此即可將他的「創意理論」與「城市地方經濟」彼此關聯起來。他的研究結果顯示：「世界是平的」此一神話並非事實，全球多元化與分殊化造成城市經濟結構已大不同，選擇居住地點也決定了人們的「幸福」。個性開放者群聚是區域創新及經濟成長的驅動因素。「開放」與兩個特別的因素有關：一是「美感」，二是「好奇心」。區域創意及創新與多元化、活力以及開放有關，但與社會資本無關。然而，正當全世界關注並熱愛「創意城市理論」之際，Thomas Hutton在他的2016年新書「Cities and the Cultural Economy」中特別提到：文創經濟在城市中可能造成的不公平現象，並且預先告訴文創經濟研究者與政策制定者，必須設想有效方案。Florida也於2017年出版一本新書：「T

Meet adorable baby animals as they roar, squeak and splash their way through exciting adventures. Then, draw your new animal friends again and again with the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen.Mini explorers will love immersing themselves in the natural world, with lots and lots of cute creatures to find. They'll delight in pressing the 12 sound buttons to hear animal families having fun in the jungle, on the farm, in the snow and more.Fine motor skills and creative play will be supported as they use the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen to draw their favourite new friends.Baby Animalsis the perfect on-the-go activity book for keeping curious minds (and little hands) busy.Get ready to listen, learn, and draw - grabBaby Animalstoday!Find, hear and draw even more withFind Me, Hear Me, Draw Me! Baby Dinos -out now!

Meet roar-some baby dinosaurs as they stomp, chomp and giggle their way through exciting adventures. Then, draw your new dino friends again and again with the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen.Mini explorers will love immersing themselves in the prehistoric world, with lots and lots of cute creatures to find. They'll delight in pressing the 12 sound buttons to hear dinosaur families having fun in the jungle, ocean, desert and more.Fine motor skills and creative play will be supported as they use the whiteboard and wipe-clean pen to draw their favourite new friends.Baby Dinosis the perfect on-the-go activity book for keeping curious minds (and little hands) busy.Get ready to listen, learn, and draw - grabBaby Dinostoday!Find, hear and draw even more withFind Me, Hear Me, Draw Me! Baby Animals -out now!

Although the arts have been firmly planted in the Hong Kong school system since the 1950s, they are often sacrificed in place of core subjects and preparation for examinations. Drawing on over fourteen years of exploration and experience, Yau makes the case that arts are critical to cultivating creative mindsets, which are our best resource for innovating and responding to challenges in this complex world of sudden changes. Through case studies and conversations with practising artists and educators, this book demonstrates why arts and education, two normally discrete disciplines, should be broadly integrated into the local Hong Kong curriculum, and how this can be – and has been – achieved.This book is intended for policymakers, educators, arts heads, and artists. The volume will also appeal to readers curious about how and why the arts should be foundational to education and capacity building in the twenty-first century.