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An iconic picture book collaboration about feelings and acceptance from two of the most beloved voices in children's literature.Beautifully crafted compositions together with simple die-cut design, reveal the story of a child who feels as though all their colours have disappeared. Despite the joyful orange balloon, the huge yellow sun and the bright green trees, the child still feels grey. That is until a reassuring hand reaches out and shares words of kindness. Soon the child begins to see the warmth of colour again, and understands that their colours will always be there and that they will always be loved, whether they feel grey or sunshine yellow. Laura and Lauren have created a beautiful book full of empathy and understanding that will provide comfort and hope to readers of all ages.

《新來的女孩》——一堂溫暖的友誼與同理心課📖 《教室後排的男孩》暢銷作家 Onjali Q. Raúf 首部繪本作品，攜手 獲獎插畫家 Pippa Curnick，以動人故事幫助孩子理解戰爭與難民議題。👧 當新來的女孩沉默不語，我決定用我的方式讓她感到溫暖……透過幽默與真摯的筆觸，本書傳遞 友誼、善良與包容的力量，為孩子打開同理心的大門，讓愛與理解跨越語言與國界。✨ 一本讓孩子從小學會關懷世界的感動之作！Told with heart and humour, this story of friendship and kindness provides an early conversation starter to the topic of refugees.From Onjali Q. Rauf, the bestselling and award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, and award-winning illustrator Pippa Curnick, comes a moving picture book that helps young children understand and empathise with the refugee crisis, and shows the power that friendship, kindness and generosity can have.There's a new girl in my class. She has eyes as wide and as golden as a tiger's, skin as pale as a glass of milk, and hair as shiny as a mirror. I'd like to be her friend. But she never plays with me in the playground or makes sandcastles in the sandpit. She's doesn't even like Story Time.The cleverest people I know say that the new girl is sad

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

本書由 Duncan Beedie 繪製，以誇張又充滿節奏感的圖文，描繪鵝 Hank 的日常小麻煩。Hank 無時無刻都在「HONK！」——看見氣球就想戳破、談話中插嘴、連在圖書館或電影院也忍不住打斷。雖然他覺得好玩，但身邊的人卻愈來愈受不了。於是 Hank 必須面對一個問題：他能學會體貼別人，成為一隻「im-PECK-able」的鵝嗎？本書透過荒誕的幽默與極具戲劇效果的插圖，讓孩子在笑聲中思考「考慮他人感受」的重要性。讀來既搞笑又帶點暖意，很適合與孩子共讀。A honkingly-hilarious tale about the importance of being considerate to others, with stylish illustrations from the super-talented Duncan Beedie (I Really Really Need a Wee, Agent Llama, Heavy Metal Badger). Meet Hank the Goose. He's never met a balloon he didn't pop, or a conversation he didn't - HONK! - interrupt.Hank even honks in the library and during movies! But being this way isn't always fun - and it's upsetting everyone else . . .Maybe it's time for a change? Time for Hank to learn how to be an im-PECK-able goose! Only it's not quite as easy as it looks . . .This hilarious picture book teaches children the importance of being mindful and kind to others. With a loveable anti-hero and told with deadpan humour, fans of Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bu

Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by Mimi series creator Shauna J. Grant!Karen loves to spell words. She is very good at it, too. First, she wins the spelling bee in her class. Then Karen wins another spelling contest. And another... and another! Soon Karen might be the best junior speller in the state of Connecticut. She's even going to be on TV!Karen thinks that is so great. But her friends don't. They think Karen is a show-off!

大卡車對小卡車溫柔的叮嚀，保持一點點距離的守護！繪本大師五味太郎陪伴家長在慢慢放手和加油打氣中，與孩子共同踏出成長的每一步，築起親子間獨特而深厚的默契！★ 精選大師經典繪本，與孩子一起面對挑戰，在閱讀中促進語言與認知發展，增進親子情感。★ 精心錄製中、英文繪本故事音檔，掃描書中的 QR Code 即可隨時聆聽，營造雙語學習與對話的氛圍。 後面跟了一輛小卡車，小心喔！ A little truck is coming. Be careful! 哦！被它超車了。小心喔！ Oh, it is passing me. Be careful! 繼續往前進，小心喔！ Let's keep going. Be careful! 穩穩的往前進。小心喔！ Let's keep going. Steady. Be careful! 咦？速度好像慢下來了吔！ Huh? We're slowing down a little. 是的，保持前進，就沒問題！ Yes. Keep going. No problem! 大卡車發現身後跟來一輛小卡車，就算小卡車調皮的超車，大卡車仍然一路在後頭默默守護，一面叮嚀小卡車「小心喔！」，一面鼓勵小卡車再加把勁、勇敢前進。 遇到有點艱辛的上坡路段，大卡車推了小卡車一把；經過有點高的橋面，大卡車鼓勵小卡車慢慢前進就沒問題；來到黑漆漆的隧道裡，儘管大卡車一度看不見小卡車，卻依然對小卡車保持信任，因為明亮的隧道口就在前方，小卡車不會不見的！ 走了這麼長一段路，小卡車累壞了，停靠在大卡車的車斗上睡著了；最後他們順利到達城裡，載了滿滿的貨物，小卡車當然又調皮的超車，驕傲的領著大卡車，收穫滿滿的回家。 親子共讀時，家長可以先講幾遍故事，或掃描QR Code播放音檔讓孩子聆聽，不管中文版或英文版的故事，都會出現這本書的關鍵句「小心喔！」(Be Careful!)，當孩子剛開始學說話時，家長可以把說關鍵句的重要任務交給孩子，讓孩子展現對小卡車的溫柔守護；等到孩子語言能力發展更好時，就可以讓孩子嘗試說出故事中的語句，如「繼續往前進！」(Keep going.) 然後把「小心喔！」(Be Careful!) 的關鍵語句交給家長，這次就換家長來守護小卡車吧！※五味太郎「小心喔！中英雙語繪本」系列（共三冊）《小卡車，小心喔！Be Careful, L

小心翼翼的行駛在茫茫大海，小輪船努力繃緊神經直到最後！繪本大師五味太郎陪伴孩子在一次次冒險中堆疊勇氣，慢慢的學會如何保護自己，並傳遞家人無聲的愛與支持，始終是可以依靠的安穩港灣！★ 精選大師經典繪本，與孩子一起面對挑戰，在閱讀中促進語言與認知發展，增進親子情感。★ 精心錄製中、英文繪本故事音檔，掃描書中的 QR Code 即可隨時聆聽，營造雙語學習與對話的氛圍。 小心不要擋到別人喔！ Be careful not to get in the way. 小心不要撞到別人喔！ Be careful not to bump into anyone. 小心不要嚇到別人喔！ Be careful not to startle anyone. 小心不要搖晃得太厲害喔！ Be careful not to wobble too much. 小心不要翻覆喔！ Be careful not to tip over. 在來來去去的碼頭，小輪船要出發去航行了！ 一路上，小輪船不停的嘗試避開周遭的船，小心不要擋到別人，也不要撞到別人，即使遇到了嚇人的大郵輪，只要想辦法繞過他就好，也希望大郵輪不要嚇到獨自努力前進的小輪船，可是航行在大海上才沒有這麼簡單呢！遠離了大大小小的船後，波濤起伏的海浪，才是讓人煩惱的問題，該怎麼樣保持平衡，不要搖晃得太厲害，更不能翻覆了，浪潮不斷襲來的難關一再考驗著初出茅廬的小輪船。 接著，又遇到刺眼的太陽、烏雲和下雨天，小輪船都鼓起勇氣一一克服了，但他的旅程還沒結束，凡事都要小心喔！可是，周遭的海洋已經沒有任何船，也沒有驚濤駭浪，連太陽、烏雲都被他拋在身後了，他還要小心什麼呢？ 原來要小心不要感到孤單，也要小心別讓愛你的人等太久，不要太晚回家喔！ 這次，一直被叮嚀要小心的小輪船，也想撒嬌的說，小心不要只會說「小心」喔！爸爸媽媽你們也要小心，小心不要忘了接我回家。整趟航行都在提心吊膽，現在有大輪船在身邊，終於可以安心的瞇起眼睛了！ 親子共讀時，家長可以先講幾遍故事，或掃描QR Code播放音檔讓孩子聆聽，不管中文版或英文版的故事，都會出現這本書的關鍵句「小心不要……」(Be careful not to…)，當孩子剛開始學說話時，家長可以把說關鍵句的重要任務交給孩子，讓孩子給小輪船滿滿的勇氣；等到孩子語言能力發展更好時，就可以讓孩子嘗

載著自信獨自飛行的小飛機，卻磕磕碰碰弄得灰頭土臉！繪本大師五味太郎帶領孩子體驗跌跌撞撞的成長，在挫折中持續的茁壯，並感受親子間珍貴的信任，與探索廣闊世界的自由！★ 精選大師經典繪本，與孩子一起面對挑戰，在閱讀中促進語言與認知發展，增進親子情感。★ 精心錄製中、英文繪本故事音檔，掃描書中的 QR Code 即可隨時聆聽，營造雙語學習與對話的氛圍。 小飛機精神飽滿的出門了，小心喔！ A little plane is heading out in high spirits. Be careful! 嗨！小飛機飛起來了，小心喔！ Hey! The little plane is flying! Be careful! 天氣真好呢！小心喔！ It's a beautiful day. Be careful! 前方有煙囱，小心喔！ There are chimneys up ahead. Be careful! 啊！小飛機被燻得髒兮兮的。 Ah! The little plane got a little smoky. 小飛機要挑戰獨自飛行，他辦得到嗎？ 一開始狀況很不錯喔！天氣很好，飛行途中遇到的每個朋友，都親切的叮嚀小飛機「小心喔！」。 直到前方出現兩支煙囪，來不及飛更高的小飛機穿過了灰煙，變得髒兮兮；接著遇到一大片樹林，來不及飛更高更高的小飛機，撞到了樹頂；後來出現一座山，來不及飛更高更高更高的小飛機，撞到了山頂，這下子不只灰頭土臉，還鼻青臉腫了呢！ 小飛機最後飛進一棟建築物裡，雖然大家還是提醒他「小心喔！」，但仍然忍不住為小飛機擔心，沒想到小飛機從那棟建築物飛出來之後，變得乾乾淨淨，好像沒發生過任何事一樣。 那棟神奇的建築物裡，到底有什麼呢？當小飛機再次出發飛行時，你會信任他所做的一切嗎？ 親子共讀時，家長可以先講幾遍故事，或掃描QR Code播放音檔讓孩子聆聽，不管中文版或英文版的故事，都會出現這本書的關鍵句「小心喔！」(Be careful!)，當孩子剛開始學說話時，家長可以把說關鍵句的重要任務交給孩子，讓孩子展現對小飛機的溫柔守護；等到孩子語言能力發展更好時，就可以讓孩子嘗試說出故事中的語句，如「前面有……」(There’s a … up ahead.)，然後把「小心喔！」(Be careful!) 的關鍵語句交給家長，這次就換家

“Hikaru’s” unexpectedly violent encounter with the mysterious hamster-toting Tanaka only worsens his already weakened condition. Without knowing Tanaka’s intentions, the boys must act quickly to uncover the mountain’s secrets. Investigating the Indou family’s “sin” will be difficult now that Hikaru’s dad has passed, but they may be able to get some answers out of his closest friend―if Yoshiki’s father is willing to talk...

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Hinata boldly declares that he won't close his eyes for the Freak Quick anymore, but Kageyama isn't having any of it. The two of them fight, setting the entire team back in the practice game. But after coming face-to-face with how polished the Tokyo teams are, Karasuno realizes that even with extra practice, the road to new skills and a better-prepared team is still long. Looking for new ways to fight in the air, Hinata goes to Fukurodani's ace, Kotaro Bokuto, for some help.

"Be nice to mice,is my advice,"my granddad said to me. "Take care of bears,be sweet to sheep,and fish deep in the sea."Fans of Oi Frog! will love this funny and clever story about a little boy who asks his grandad how to be happy. His grandad tells him that it's all about being kind to animals, and lists an increasingly whacky and hilarious set of things to do, and, more importantly, NOT to do to creatures all around the world.Remember, don't iron a lion, don't put goats in boats and never EVER laugh at giraffes! The perfect family read-aloud adventure.

Max Meow—the superhero with cat-itude and his best friend, Mindy (aka Science Kitty!) are back in the sixth volume of this action packed, laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel series that Kirkus Reviews called "catnip for fans of Dav Pilkey's Dog Man."Kittyopolis is in chaos! Pancakes are turning monstrous and FLIPPING out. Mindy's inventing in her sleep! And a bunch of Max's old foes are organizing themselves into a Legion of Nasty to put our favorite feline on PERMANENT PAWSE.Luckily, Max's pal Rex Rocket, Cosmic Weiner Dog, is here to help. But will their combined efforts be enough to clean up such a massive mess?! Will Agent M be able to stay a good guy and resist joining the Legion of Nasty?! Will breakfast ever be the same?! Stay strong, heroes-- Kittyopolis needs you more than ever!"Max Meow's super heroics will have kids meow-ling with laughter!" —John Patrick Green, creator of the InvestiGatorsStory Locale:KittyopolisSeries Overview: Book 1: Cat Crusader (Fall 20); Book 2: Donuts

Discover the stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson. You're told thatThis won't work,But how will you knowIf you never try?We can ALL make a difference. Join Amanda Gorman and Christian Robinson in this beautifully illustrated tale of change, perfect for fans of Little Leaders and Goodnight Stories For Rebel Girls.Empowering the next generation of writers, Something, Someday reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact. “An engaging offering whose hopeful message will resonate with readers of all ages.” - Kirkus Reviews“In a world where the problems around us can feel too big to fix or too painful to face, this book reminds us that small actions can create large impacts.” - Common Sense Media

三位創作者 Ben Clanton、Corey R. Tabor 與 Andy Chou Musser 攜手打造的創意繪本，以幽默與想像力描繪毛毛蟲 Papilio Polyxenes 的成長之旅。她滿懷期待想成為蝴蝶，卻在學飛、覓食、躲避天敵的過程中跌跌撞撞。故事分為三個篇章，語氣俏皮又富節奏感，畫風多變而充滿生命力，讓孩子隨著 Papilio 一同體驗「長大的不容易」與「相信自己的勇氣」。A tale told in three parts by three friends! Powerhouse creators, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser, have come together to create a wholly inventive picture book that is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Introducing Papilio Polyxenes, the Black Swallowtail Butterfly! She's an adorable and hilarious caterpillar who is ready to join the world and become a butterfly! But growing up is a complicated work in progress, and Papilio encounters some hiccups as she learns to fly, fall, and feed. While avoiding foes and making friends, she transforms from caterpillar, to chrysalis, to butterfly...and most importantly, learns to believe in herself along the way. Told in three parts, mega-bestselling author-illustrator Ben Clanton, Caldecott Honoree Corey R. Tabor, and risi

Perfect for fans ofThey Both Die at the EndandYou’ve Reached Sam, this gripping, atmospheric YA novel follows a teen with a mysterious condition that transports her to the past when she smells certain scents linked to specific memories.Seventeen-year-old Aimee Roh has Sensory Time Warp Syndrome, a rare condition that causes her to time travel to a moment in her life when she smells something linked to that memory. Her dad is convinced she’ll simply grow out of it if she tries hard enough, but Aimee’s fear of vanishing at random has kept her from living a normal life.When Aimee disappears for nine hours into a memory of her estranged mom—a moment Aimee has never remembered before—she becomes distraught. Not only was this her longest disappearance yet, but the memory doesn’t match up with the story of how her mom left—at least, not the version she’s always heard from her dad.Desperate for answers, Aimee travels to Korea, where she unravels the mystery of her memories, the truth about her

Maomao has accompanied Jinshi on a hunting trip in which Jinshi is keeping his true identity a secret. But then they were suddenly shot by flintlocks and managed to get away by hiding in a cave where Maomao learns one of the many secrets that Jinshi has been keeping. Now she has to work with Lihaku to identify their would-be assassins. While she’s able to work out their motive, could it be that there’s much more to this incident than she realizes? Once this case is closed, Maomao is once again called upon to solve a mystery in the inner court!

A 2025 School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel of the YearA 2025 Booklist Editors' Choice Graphic NovelA specter is haunting the Atlantic!After growing up together on the luxurious SS Lark, Neeta Pandey and Emery Botwright are ready to start their lives. Emery wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and sail the Lark forever, while Neeta yearns to travel the world. But neither will have any future at all if the Lark’s new owner, Mr. Honeycutt, has his way.Mr. Honeycutt . . . The first-class passengers adore him, while he makes the ship a nightmare for the crew. Twisted by unnatural appetites, the rich are actually transforming into something less than human, and their insatiable demands soon push the staff toward a—quite literal— burnout.Something otherworldly is undeniably aboard the SS Lark, something horribly hungry. But it’s not Wick Farley: vampire, secret agent, and paranormal investigator. Alone and at sea, with only Neeta and Emery to help him, he must uncover the truth abo

A #1 New York Times BestsellerFrom the New York Times-bestselling author of We Hunt the Flame comes the first book in a hotly-anticipated fantasy teeming with romance and revenge, led by an orphan girl willing to do whatever it takes to save her self-made kingdom. On the streets of White Roaring, Arthie Casimir is a criminal mastermind and collector of secrets. Her prestigious tearoom transforms into an illegal bloodhouse by night, catering to the vampires feared by society. But when her establishment is threatened, Arthie is forced to strike an unlikely deal with an alluring adversary to save it--she can't do the job alone. Calling on some of the city's most skilled outcasts, Arthie hatches a plan to infiltrate the sinister, glittering vampire society known as the Athereum. But not everyone in her ragtag crew is on her side, and as the truth behind the heist unfolds, Arthie finds herself in the midst of a conspiracy that will threaten the world as she knows it. Dark, action-packed, an

Set in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf.Medarda over all.Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother.She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts.She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire.But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik.He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise.They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas.But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Ambessa's

Set in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf. Medarda over all. Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother. She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire. But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik. He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise. They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas. But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Am

With 12 different outfits and three leaves per page the opportunities to imagine, create and play with Bizzy Bear are endless. A brand-new format for this best-selling bear – there are nearly 2,000 possible dress-up combinations and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments to be had along the way as children decide if Bizzy Bear should be a builder, a knight or a farmer today!

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don’t need to be tall to fly!Ever since he saw the legendary player known as “the Little Giant” compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else?The Inter-High match between Karasuno and Aoba Johsai continues. Star setter Tohru Oikawa has figured out the secret behind Kageyama’s and Hinata’s quick sets and has them on the ropes! When Kageyama loses his cool, he ends up getting benched and is subbed out by none other than third-year Koushi Sugawara. And Tadashi Yamaguchi is brought out as a pinch server! Will Karasuno’s new approach be enough for them to seize control of the game and win?

Some secrets just won't stay hidden in this twisty new thriller fromNew York TimesandUSA TODAYbestselling author Megan Lally!To Brooke, image is everything. She works hard to maintain perfect grades, perfect looks, a perfect life―especially after "the incident" that threatened it all. Getting into her dream university puts her that much closer to a fresh start. How can she say no to celebrating with all her classmates?Hanging out with her crush by the bonfire is the perfect end to the night. Except it isn't the end. An old truck starts aggressively tailing Brooke and her best friend on the isolated road toward home. Someonethinksthey know the truth about "the incident," and they won't stop until it's all out in the open. This terrifying drive is about to bring out Brooke's worst fears…if she survives it.

An irresistible series about chosen family, high stakes thievery, and what it really means to do good. Perfect for fans of M.G. Leonard and Anthony Horowitz.It’s Gabriel’s fourth year at Crookhaven School for Thieves, and it’s the most challenging one yet. Along with mastering a new class – Lay of the Land – Upper Delinquents are supposed to start thinking about life after Crookhaven. Their schoolwork is beginning to have real world implications, and this year’s Break-In challenge is set in an external location known to be impenetrable – the Impossible Fortress.But the world outside their school grounds can be a dark and dangerous place. And with the most powerful crew in the underworld, infamously known as the Nameless, out to get Gabriel and his friends, the stakes have never been higher.The crew need to put everything they’ve learned so far to the test outside of Crookhaven’s gates. But there may be something lurking within those gates that the crew should be wary of too…The fourth

A Level 1 I Can Read story for the child who says, “I want to be an artist when I grow up!” And for any child interested in the many ways people can have a career making art.Visit art shows and workspaces with Papa and his grandchild, soaking in all the art along the way, in this Level 1 I Can Read My Community book ideal for early readers learning to sound out words and sentences.Find out more about the community helpers who do so much for us in this ninth book in the I Can Read My Community series full of characters who are diverse in terms of gender, race, age, and body type. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One I Can Reads support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Meet these artists:paintersculptorhand-lettering artistpottergraphic designerphotographerillustratoranimatorcartoonistbotanical illustratormuralist

A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK“Sweeping and epic…An impactful love story, told against the backdrop of historical events…One of the best debut novels of this century.”—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette“Like any tried-and-true epic (think “Pachinko” or “The Joy Luck Club”)… Homeseeking is just a genuine pleasure to read.”—San Francisco ChronicleA single choice can define an entire life.Haiwen is buying bananas at a 99 Ranch Market in Los Angeles when he looks up and sees Suchi, his Suchi, for the first time in sixty years. To recently widowed Haiwen it feels like a second chance, but Suchi has only survived by refusing to look back.Suchi was seven when she first met Haiwen in their Shanghai neighborhood, drawn by the sound of his violin. Their childhood friendship blossomed into soul-deep love, but when Haiwen secretly enlisted in the Nationalist army in 1947 to save his brother from the draft, she was left with just his violin and a note: Forgive me.Homeseeking follows the separated lover

THE GIRL WHO DID NOT CRY COMMANDED THE BATTLEFIELD.In their quest to rescue Junghyeok from the Cinema Dungeon, Dokja’s group find themselves in the midst of a fierce naval showdown. This should be easy—after all, it’s a reenactment of the famous battle won by Jihye Lee’s constellation! But Dokja’s confidence soon turns into panic when he spots the heroine of this story reduced to a tearful mess, haunted by guilt and sorrow. Can Jihye overcome her trauma and become the peerless ruler of the sea she’s destined to be?

The fourth book in the Sisters Ever After series of fairy tale retellings, this is the wild story of Mera, the only one who can save her beautiful older sister when she is kidnapped by the Beast who viciously rules over their small village.For as long as Mera can remember, she and her sister Darina have feared the Beast who lurks in the castle above their village. On countless nights they have locked themselves into their home while the Beast led his hounds on the Wild Hunt, preying on anything in his path.Now Darina has been kidnapped by the Beast, and only Mera can save her. But she soon finds that in the Beast’s eerie, magic-haunted castle, nothing is quite what it seems—including her own sister. Here, Mera will discover the dark secrets that have bound her village to the Beast for so long.But in order to set them all free, she will have to face the most dangerous secret of all: the truth about herself.

Book 9.5 is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series follows fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune.Unravelled is a new, full-length novel in the New York Times bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, following fan-favourite Keefe on his adventures in the human world during the events of Stellarlune. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and Skandar.While his friends faced their own challenges in Stellarlune, Keefe was in the human world. Where did he go, who did he see…and what shocking secrets were revealed to him?This can’t-miss installment of the series is told entirely from Keefe’s point of view and contains crucial clues about truths buried deep in the elvin world. Other books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:Keeper of the Lost CitiesExileEverblazeNeverseenLodestarNightfallFlashbackLegacyUnlockedStellarlune

上網好好玩，有遊戲、影片、還能交新朋友！但也不是每件事都安全可靠。這本輕鬆有趣的圖文書，教孩子如何聰明使用手機、平板和電腦，保護自己、找到適合的內容，還學會做個線上線下都友善的好朋友。一起讓科技變成生活好幫手，而不是大麻煩！Introduce kids to online safety with this must-have book for any kid who gets tablet, phone, or computer time! Buy this book if you’re looking for:★ A fun, accessible, kid-friendly guide to safe, healthy, and productive screen time ★ A gift for a kid getting their first phone★ Ways to start conversations and set boundaries around social media use The on-screen world is super exciting—there are games, and new friends, and funny videos! But too much of a good thing isn’t always healthy, and not everything you see online can be trusted. Luckily, this book is here to help you navigate the highs and lows of screen time. Through hilarious comics and vibrant illustrations, readers of all ages will discover how to make good choices, use devices responsibly, find content that’s just right, and be a good friend on and offline. Ultimately technology should ENHANCE your life, NOT overtak

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

The Golden Gate Bridge, beloved landmark and symbol of San Francisco, finally gets a gorgeous picture book that tells the thrilling story of how it was built! Written by National Book Award finalist and Sibert Medal winner Elizabeth Partridge. Across a treacherous strait where deep ocean waters rip back and forth with the tides, and during the depths of the Great Depression, daring teams of engineers and builders set out to make something many thought impossible. Begun in 1933 and officially opened on May 27, 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge and its awe-inspiring and groundbreaking construction are truly a testament to the power of hope and perseverance. Told from the point of view of the lighthouse keeper's kids, who watch in fascination as the trucks and crews arrive and steel towers coated in heavy red paint begin to rise above the tempestuous water, Golden Gate shares a thrilling visual perspective on each stage of the breathtaking project. Young readers can look and learn as each turn

The narrator of this book will draw anything you want, but he can't draw tigers! Except trying to draw them might be the only way to get better... This book is magical. Whatever you think of, the narrator will draw it on the next page. There’s just one problem: they’re really bad at drawing tigers. Hilariously bad. So please, don’t think of tigers! But of course, soon all you’ll be able to think of is tigers . . . so the narrator will draw them, more and more ridiculous as they go: a tiger in a mermaid outfit, one carrying a coffee and a briefcase, some just plain awful. But with practice, will they get better?

最壞的大白鵝失眠啦！是誰整晚吹口哨？Gordon氣呼呼地踏上追查之路，卻一頭栽進了一場動物樂團大亂鬥！搖滾麋鹿、歌唱鱷魚、敲擊鯊魚輪番登場，他會忍得住不耍壞嗎？The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . .. he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean.In Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon is in a very bad mood. An annoying whistling noise has kept him awake ALL NIGHT and he's determined to find out what's causing it. His journey will lead him on a mission to try and help a rock 'n' roll moose, a singing crocodile, and a handy hammerhead shark .. . but can he help them without falling back into his mean ways?For more mean goose antics with Gordon, read The Meanest Goose on Earth.

本書由愛爾蘭作家 Niall Williams 所著，是一則關於命運、信念與愛情的故事。小說開場以一句「當我十二歲時，上帝第一次對我父親說話」展開，帶出一段帶有奇蹟氣息的旅程。男女主角 Nicholas 與 Isabel，兩人各自背負童年的傷痕，卻因偶然的相遇，在愛爾蘭西部的小島上逐漸走向彼此。Williams 以細膩的筆觸描繪大自然的景致與人心的脆弱，使故事充滿詩意與靈光。本書既是愛情故事，也是對人性與命運的沉思。A life-affirming paean to human folly, to fate, and to the miracle of love.THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING HELEN BONHAM CARTER AND PIERCE BROSNAN_________'A breathtaking affirmation of miracles and the power of human love' - The Times'A delicate and graceful love story . . . Extraordinarily rooted in the Irish language and landscape' - The New York Times‘When I was twelve years old God spoke to my father for the first time. God didn’t say much. He told my father to be a painter and left it at that . . .’ So begins Niall Williams’ magical tale about love and destiny.Strangers Nicholas and Isabel are destined for each other – they just don’t know it yet. As they each struggle to recover from the bruises of their childhood, a chance encounter on a remote isla

In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva competes in the Owlympic Games!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!The Owlympic Games are about to begin at Treetop Elementary School! It's going to be a flaptastic week full of games, races, and owlmazing obstacle courses. Eva wants to be excited like all her other classmates--who wouldn't want to compete for a gold medal, after all? But as the Games begin, and the pressure to win starts to build, Eva is afraid of letting her team down. Will she be able to overcome her fears to compete for first place? With speech bubbles, easy-to-read text, and adorable characters, this New York Times bestselling series is perfect fo

Shoyo Hinata is out to prove that in volleyball you don't need to be tall to fly! Ever since he saw the legendary player known as "the Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? Karasuno's training camp kicks off with a bang, and the moment they've all been waiting for finally arrives--the revival of the long-standing rivalry between the Cats and the Crows! Karasuno's practice games against Nekoma reveal all the cracks in their teamwork, and they'd better patch things up if they're to stand a chance in the Inter-High qualifiers. Team Karasuno realizes that their chances are even slimmer when they see who they're up against in their block: Aoba Johsai and the Iron Wall of Date Tech!

Jarvis's witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories. "OK," said Bird. "I'll be on this rock. I promise I won't wander off. I'll stay on the rock."And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head.Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice--someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can always be each other's best supporter--whether making plans to meet that go comically awry, baking hideously inedible surprise cakes, or savoring a starlit moment together (and getting carried away with wishes for just one more thing to make it pe

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched Collectively:The Naughtiest Girl Complete Collection 10 Books Collection Box Set By Enid Blyton:Naughtiest Girl In The School:Follow Elizabeth Allen in book one as she arrives for her first year at boarding school. Elizabeth is spoilt and selfish and has made up her mind to be the naughtiest pupil there's ever been!Naughtiest Girl Again:In book two, Elizabeth Allen - naughtiest girl in the school - is trying to be good. But someone wants to spoil things for her.Is A Monitor:In book three, Elizabeth Allen is delighted to be chosen to be a school monitor.Here's The Naughtiest Girl:In book four, there's a new boy in Elizabeth's class. He's sulky and grumpy and he'll do anything to show Elizabeth up.Keeps A Secret:In book five, when John entrusts her with his secret, the naughtiest girl finds herself in deeper trouble than ever ...Helps A Friend:In book six, the school g

In this follow-up to The Incredible Hotel, a crime disrupts the prestigious baking competition taking place at the hotel. But will detective Matilda be able to solve the case?The World Baking Competition is coming up. It is taking place at the Incredible Hotel and will be judged by guest of honor, Chef Tartine. Stefan has perfected his chocolate cake recipe, but on the morning of the event... the recipe is nowhere to be found!Luckily, the best detective in Delaunay is on hand – Stefan’s best friend, Matilda. Who could the thief be?! Everyone has their theory and Mr Starch, the hotel manager, is ready to point the finger at a baking saboteur...From exceptionally talented author Kate Davies and award-winning illustrator Isabelle Follath, this enchantingly illustrated and nostalgic picture book visits the same unique hotel as the previous book, depicted in characterful illustrations and described with whimsical and charming text. With a strong and smart femal