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When beloved character Little Critter® hears something going “tap-tap” in the night, he is determined to find the source, in this Level One I Can Read Comic.It’s bedtime for Little Critter and Little Sister, but when there’s a strange sound in the night, the two set out to find the source of the "tap-tap." Things that look like monsters in the dark turn out to be innocent in this nighttime adventure! Will they ever find out what’s making the sound?Emergent readers will enjoy the humor and mystery in Little Critter: Night Night! Sleep Tight!, a Level One Little Critter I Can Read Comics story.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • In the fourth novel of the sizzling Bridge Kingdom series, one man must decide just how much he is willing to sacrifice to save the life of the woman he loves—from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofA Fate Inked in Blood.Newly crowned as king, Keris is powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed.Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die as a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with the destiny she must fight to claim.While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bi

Zetian must balance dangerous politics with a new quest for vengeance in the sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Iron Widow.Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid's Tale in this blend of Chinese history and mecha science fiction for YA readers.After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world.However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and

Alana tries to bring her loved ones together in this fourth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout and eye-catching glitter on the cover!Alana Wilson loves being in the Mini Cupcake Club and all her new friends at Fenton Street School. But she misses her old friends from her old school. Between her work in the club and helping her family with her two little brothers, she just doesn’t have time to see them anymore. Worse yet, she just found out her grandmother’s flower shop may have to close due to low sales. Her Grammy loves her shop, and it would break her heart to see it shut down.Can Alana find a way to bring her old and new friends together and save Grammy’s flower shop?

From former UK Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho comes an extraordinary collection of tales--each one illustrated by a different artist, and each just ten words long. Is it possible to tell a tale of love using just ten words? The answer is an enthusiastic yes. And when those words are joined by illustrations from twenty top creators, the results can be stunning. In this unique compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us cherished moments between siblings, worlds where nature blooms and heals, touching tales of beloved pets, and more. Each ten-word tale has been paired with one of the finest illustrators working today, among them Jon Klassen, Jarvis, Bob Graham, Myo Yim, Victoria Turnbull, and Ken Wilson-Max. Together the words and pictures set up a space for creativity as young readers imagine how the story might unravel--and are inspired to pen a ten-word tiny tale of their own. Prefaced by a note from the author, and with two creative writing challenges at

The third book in a laugh-out-loud early graphic novel series perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly! Quiet-loving Moose's life is turned upside down by free-wheeling Duck. The two will need to put their differences aside if they're ever going to be neighbors...or friends!It’s time for a best-friends-slash-roommates sleepover! Duck is prepared for everything: he’s got snacks, his karaoke machine, and a stack of movies for Moose and him to watch. But is Duck ready for how early it gets dark now that it’s winter in Denali? Moose sheds some light on the situation and shows Duck that sometimes things aren’t as scary as you imagined.Filled with zany hijinks and slapstick humor, Kirk Reedstrom's Duck and Moose series showcases unlikely friendships and the power of compromise.

◎ 純真童心：9歲小作家創作給小小朋友們的英文繪本，幫助小弟弟小妹妹們克服第一天上學的緊張。◎ 清新童語：以適合學齡前小讀者的英文用語，活潑幽默的敘述了第一天上學的場景。◎ 精彩童畫：充滿童趣的筆觸，鮮豔生動的用色，小作家根據自己當年的回憶，透過主角Little Ellis完美演繹了孩子眼中第一天上幼兒園的心情轉變和經歷。◎ 互動童趣：小作家精心設計了紙上互動，讓小讀者們在讀完故事之後能夠在繪本裡留下自己對於第一天上學的記錄，做為珍貴紀念。此書為9歲小作家Aria Luo 羅嘉安出版的第一本書籍。以適合3～5歲讀者的詞彙和句型，根據自己當年第一天上幼兒園的記憶，生動活潑的描繪了主角Little Ellis第一天上學的情景。希望藉此鼓勵所有小朋友們，輕鬆面對第一天上學的緊張心情。Today is Little Ellis’ first day at school. She is very nervous, but when she meets a friend her day starts to change for the better…◎代理經銷：白象文化更多精彩內容請見http://www.pressstore.com.tw/freereading/9786263644984.pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER · WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER · USA TODAY BESTSELLERA book for all ages, a book for all times, treasured by millions - on its fifth anniversary. Thank you to everyone to whom this book has meant so much. It's meant the world to me. Love Charlie xThis limited edition is bound in midnight blue cloth, with a sky blue ribbon marker and gold gilded page edges. Inside Charlie includes a new message and two new artworks.Follow the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love. Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse was adapted into the Academy Award® and BAFTA winning animated short film.“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is not only a thought-provoking, discussion-worthy story, the book itself is an object of art.”— New York Times

Shane and Ilya's story, first seen in Heated Rivalry, continues in this long-awaited hockey romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Rachel Reid.To the world they are rivals, but to each other they are everything.Ten years.That's how long Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov have been seeing each other. How long they've been keeping their relationship a secret. From friends, from family...from the league. If Shane wants to stay at the top of his game, what he and Ilya share has to remain secret. He loves Ilya, but what if going public ruins everything?Ilya is sick of secrets. Shane has gotten so good at hiding his feelings, sometimes Ilya questions if they even exist. The closeness, the intimacy, even the risk that would come with being open about their relationship...Ilya wants it all.It's time for them to decide what's most important--hockey or love.It's time to make a call.Need more Reid? Don't miss The Shots You Take--a sweet and sexy hockey romance about two ex-best friends with bene

Jinwoo is alarmed to learn about the timeless war between the Monarchs and the Rulers―a war that, according to the King of the Giants, will soon rage on Earth. To complicate matters, the world’s third-strongest hunter is found dead, and Jinwoo’s father is the primary suspect―despite having been lost to a gate ten years ago! The two members of Ahjin Guild head for the US to attend the International Guild Conference and get to the bottom of things. Little do they realize that setting foot in America means crossing paths with Dongsoo Hwang, who has a bone to pick with Jinwoo about the death of his brother―and isn’t above using Jinho as bait!

Leroy the lion loves to roar and play with his friends, but one day, he falls sick with an illness he does not understand. Find out how Leroy faces leukaemia In this heartwarming story that builds ernpathy and understanding for those around us who may be in need of our love.The Baby Bear Paediatric Care Series features stories of compassion, focusing on pressing conditions and illnesses facing children in today's world Through engaging storytelling and beautiful illustrations, children, parents and educators will learn about various childhood conditions, and how they are addressed by doctors and hospitals. The series aims to spark discussion, and to build awareness and hope in children and adults.ABOUT THE AUTHORDr Christopher Seow is a paediatric doctor at the KK Women's and Children's Hospital. His special interests are in paediatric infectious diseases and paediatric oncology. He is also a proud parent of two beautiful daughters and particularly enjoys reading stories to them. While

The Hong Kong Cemetery in Happy Valley is home to over 470 graves connected to the city’s Japanese population. Most of these graves belong to individuals who died during the Meiji era (1868–1912), a remarkable period of modernisation and opening up of Japan that saw thousands of its inhabitants travel to other parts of the world to study, work, and settle. Who were these people? What were they doing in Hong Kong? And why were unbaptised Japanese buried in what was called at one time the ‘Protestant Cemetery’?Hong Kong’s Meiji-era Japanese community was one of two halves. Company executives sat atop the social ladder and karayuki-san, or prostitutes, occupied the lower echelons, with tradespeople and professionals somewhere in between. By revealing the personal journeys of these mostly forgotten Japanese, the authors aim to add to transnational perspectives on Hong Kong and Japan during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as well as increase recognition of this fragmented

The past and present unravel into staggering truths in this can’t-miss installment of the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series told entirely from Keefe’s point of view.Please be careful. Please be happy. And PLEASE forget all about me. It’ll be better for everyone that way.Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities. He didn’t want to leave, but it was the only way to keep his friends safe while he figured out how to control his scary new powers and searched for answers about his past.What he found was so much more than adventures in Humanland.Where did he go? What did he do? And who did he meet while the rest of his friends worked to solve the mystery of Stellarlune? The answers go far beyond anything anyone could have ever imagined and give Keefe the power to change his destiny.

A gigantic book with enormous fold-out pages and flaps all about dinosaursFor the younger fact-fan, this book depicts and describes nearly 100 different dinosaurs, pterosaurs, ichthysaurs and other prehistoric creatures. The emphasis is on SIZE: how big, tall and heavy were these creatures? Which was the biggest (and smallest) of all?Each page has either two giant folding flaps, to reveal more dinosaurs underneath, or a 4-page concertina-fold pull-out, to reveal the very LONGEST creatures, on land and under the sea.Watch out for the life-size (young) T. rex footprint - big enough for young readers to fit their own foot inside!

9780593487822 Gnome and Rat 1: (A Graphic Novel)9780593487860 Gnome and Rat 2: Time to Party!: (A Graphic Novel)9780593487907 Gnome and Rat 3: First Snow!：(A Graphic Novel)There's snow place like home! Sausage-loving Gnome and pragmatic Rat are BACK and ready to hit the slopes in the third installment of this early graphic novel series.Gnome and Rat can't wait to hang out with Rat's family for Nest Fest! But a blizzard has hit and Gnome wants to enjoy it with snowy activities. Surely, they have enough time to enjoy the snow and arrive on time to the festival... right?Bundle up with these funny friends as they practice their ice dancing skills and break out the Gnomeboggan for a ride to remember. But will they make it to Nest Fest before it's over?One thing is for sure, these two snow exactly how to have a good time on the way: with each other.

This is the story of a mother and a grandmother. This is the story of Mommy Crumbs, but also of her stews, of her dog Leon, of her children and of her granddaughters.Paula loves to cook, but also to eat, that's why her children and granddaughters call her Mommy Crumbs... she always seems to be covered with them!One day, Mommy Crumbs' granddaughters give her a very special baby chick and the two become inseparable. The chick grows bigger as Mommy Crumbs gets older. When the chick is larger than the old woman herself, Mommy Crumbs bids farewell to her family and flies away on the magical bird.

There's snow place like home! Sausage-loving Gnome and pragmatic Rat are BACK and ready to hit the slopes in the third installment of this early graphic novel series.Gnome and Rat can't wait to hang out with Rat's family for Nest Fest! But a blizzard has hit and Gnome wants to enjoy it with snowy activities. Surely, they have enough time to enjoy the snow and arrive on time to the festival... right?Bundle up with these funny friends as they practice their ice dancing skills and break out the Gnomeboggan for a ride to remember. But will they make it to Nest Fest before it's over?One thing is for sure, these two snow exactly how to have a good time on the way: with each other.

This humorous and heartwarming graphic novel series is the Baby-Sitters Club for pets! And now the first three books are available in a paw-some boxed set!PAWS: Gabby Gets It TogetherBest friends Gabby, Priya, and Mindy have one big thing in common: they love animals but can't have any pets, so they get the idea to create their own dog-walking business! But life as an entrepreneur is harder than anyone expected. Will the stress tear their friendship apart? PAWS: Mindy Makes Some SpaceWhen Mindy's mom starts dating someone new and the new girl in class shows an interest in joining PAWS, Mindy feels like she’s becoming the odd one out. But when her stubbornness begins to hurt everyone around her, will she be able to overcome her fears and learn that change doesn’t have to be a cat-tastrophe?PAWS: Priya Puts Herself FirstWhen Priya learns her family is being evicted, she dreads having to leave her friends and PAWS behind. So she resorts to a long commute on the bus to keep things the same

The global phenomenon returns with the third book in the One of Us Is Lying series, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen M. McManus. When someone from the Bayview Four's past resurfaces, history begins to repeat itself--and the consequences are deadly.The third time's a charm.It's been almost two years since Simon died in detention, and the aftermath has been hard to shake. First the Bayview Four had to prove they weren't killers. Then a new generation outwitted a vengeful copycat. Now the entire Bayview Crew is back home for the summer, and everyone is trying to move on. Only, this is Bayview, and life is never that simple. At first the mysterious billboard seems like a bad joke: Time for a new game, Bayview. But when a member of the Bayview Crew disappears, it's clear this "game" is serious--and whoever's in charge isn't sharing the rules. Or maybe there aren't any. Bronwyn. Cooper. Addy. Nate. Maeve. Phoebe. Knox. Luis. Kris. Everyone's a target. And now that someone unex

This commentary on the Analects will bring you back in time to meet the Sage whose teachings on benevolence and integrity are deeply infused within the Chinese culture。 Confucius’ students included political advisors，military strategists，educators，businessmen，philosophers，warlords，and kings。 How could he possibly teach his way so calmly and gracefully through states and kingdoms of hegemons vying for regional power？ Who was this man！？ This is a book by two masters，one ancient and one contemporary，both enigmatic。 The lives of Confucius and Master Nan Huai-Chin (Nan Huaijin)，in many ways，parallel each other。 Both lived through tumultuous times，both had to leave their home state and wander only to return in old age to their birthplace。 They were teachers，learned in many fields and arts and in life itself，but not scholars in the traditional sense；rather，they were masters of all they engaged in。 They had students from all walks of life，were advisors of statesmen of all ranks and were flan

Adapted and illustrated editions of classic gothic literature at easy-to-read levels for a new generation of readers aged 7+.An opera house haunted by a musical spirit and a castle whose owner sleeps in a coffin are just two of the places these ten spooky stories transport readers to. Based on the world’s most famous gothic literature, they have been simplified and sanitised for a younger audience, with all the excitement and thrills of the originals.Includes QR codes for the FREE audiobooks!This 10-book box set includes adapted and illustrated editions of 01-Dracula02-Frankenstein03-Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde04-The Phantom of the Opera05-The Picture of Dorian Gray06-The Legend of Sleepy Hollow07-The Ghost Pirates08-The Fall of the House of Usher09- The Mysteries of Udolpho10-The Invisible Man

在耶誕節彩排的偶遇，讓 Aviva 和 Holly 發現了彼此竟是失散多年的雙胞胎姊妹！一位活潑外向、夢想登上百老匯舞台；一位內斂溫柔、立志成為作家。他們決定互換家庭過節，親身體驗對方的節日傳統。從糖梅仙子到馬鈴薯煎餅，交換的不只是節慶方式，更是重新認識自我與家庭的旅程。細膩描寫節日氛圍與童年困惑，甜中帶暖，是一部關於發現與連結的動人作品。When Aviva Davids and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior's center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin! The similarities are only skin deep, though, because while Aviva has a big personality and even bigger Broadway plans, Holly is more the quiet dreamer type who longs to become a famous author like her grandfather. One thing the girls do have in common is their curiosity about how the other celebrates the holidays. What better way to discover the magic of the holidays than to experience them firsthand? The girls secretly trade lives, planning to stage a dramatic reveal to their families. Two virtual strangers swapping homes, holidays, and age-old traditions-what c

《The Completely Chaotic Christmas of Lottie Brooks》延續Lottie的超糗日記系列，這次她的聖誕節一如既往──充滿笑料與災難！Lottie熱愛聖誕：有滿滿的KitKat巧克力、兩週不用上學、還能寫給聖誕老公公長長的願望清單。但當全家親戚都來過節、秘密交換禮物出現意外、倉鼠攻擊小精靈裝飾時，聖誕節變得一團亂！Katie Kirby以幽默筆調捕捉青春期的尷尬與溫情，是笑中帶暖的聖誕特別篇。・人氣系列第五集，聖誕節特別篇。・以爆笑筆調描繪家庭與友情的混亂與甜蜜。・適合8–12歲讀者，輕鬆閱讀、共鳴滿分。From hilarious bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks story. This time it's CHRISTMAS!!!Dear Santa,For Christmas this year, I would like:Two hundred KitKat chunkies (full-size not multipack)Baby Bella to stop shouting 'BUM' in public spacesA new brother who doesn't fart on me and call it a 'tasty air biscuit'Antoine or Daniel (I can't decide!) to surprise me on Christmas Day with a grand romantic gestureCash (lots of it!)A new diary (I'm really getting through them!)Lots of love,Lottie xxxPS. Please could you put a chocolate orange instead of a real orange in my stocking this year? Lottie Brooks LOVES Christmas - there's presents, all the KitKat Chunkys you can eat AND no school for two we

Sharpen your crayons and pick up your Ticket to Color! The Bus Drivers have a BIG surprise ahead in this officially official Mo Willems Workshop book! The Pigeon is ready. Are HUE? Hot dogs! Cookies! HOT DOG COOKIES!?! Color The Pigeon's favorite things in this action-packed coloring book. Plus, meet NANA-DACTYL! She has an important invitation for The Pigeon. Can YOU get The Pigeon to the Bus Depot on time for the special event? The Duckling, Puppy, and a flock of friends are here to help. But remember . . . DON'T LET THE PIGEON COLOR THIS BOOK! This 80-page coloring book includes over 50 full-color stickers and a pullout two-sided poster!

How did a teenage actress become a Grammy-winning pop star? Find out in this Who HQ Now biography about Ariana Grande and her exciting career that spans the Broadway stage, television, and music to blockbuster movies!Ever since she was a child, Ariana Grande has been performing. When she was just fifteen years old, she made her Broadway debut in the musical 13. Shortly after, she appeared in the Nickelodeon TV show Victorious as the character Cat Valentine. During her time as a young actress, Ariana began her career in pop music. She released her first album when she was twenty years old and has gone on to release five more albums since. Ariana won her first Grammy Award in 2019 and her second in 2021. She has also won two Billboard Music Awards and three American Music Awards. Worldwide, Ariana has sold over 90 million records and earned over 98 billion streams. In 2024, she will star as Glinda in the blockbuster movie musical Wicked.

The thing about magic is that it likes to stay hidden...Flip Little's family have always been Lightkeepers, guardians sworn to protect the town of Elston-Fright from magical, monstrous threats. And Flip is no stranger to magic; only he knows about the two ghost-girls haunting a rock out at sea.When their spider friend, Simon, is spider-napped by ancient Poltergusts, weather ghouls out to cause mayhem, Flip, Girl and Corpse set out to rescue him. But first they must find and return the missing Light to the lighthouse, restoring its magic.Only nothing in Elston-Fright is quite as it seems. Questions bubble up from the deep. Dark secrets emerge. And soon, Flip and his friends learn that in order to beat the Poltergusts they need to understand what happened in the past.Praise for the Elston-Fright Tales:"A spooky, funny, magical and atmospheric adventure with a compelling hero you will adore. " Jessica Townsend, New York Times bestselling author of Nevermoor"Seriously spooky, with lots of

全球熱銷400萬冊！《繼承遊戲》系列全套珍藏！Avery 原本只想努力讀書，獲得獎學金，改變未來，卻意外成為億萬富翁唯一繼承人——問題是，她從未見過這位神秘的 Tobias Hawthorne！她被迫搬進充滿謎題與暗道的霍桑莊園，與四位魅力非凡的霍桑孫子共同生活。他們曾以為財富理所當然，如今卻成了被剝奪的一方。其中，冷酷的 Grayson 認為 Avery 是騙子，桀驁的 Jameson 則把她當成祖父最後的謎題。金錢、權力、危機四伏，只有玩轉這場遊戲，Avery 才能生存下去！集懸疑、燒腦解謎、心動愛戀於一體，全球暢銷系列，完整四冊，揭開霍桑家族的終極秘密！OVER 4 MILLION COPIES SOLD OF THE #1 BESTSELLING SERIES! Fall in love with the books everyone is talking about with this four-book collection of the #1 New York Times bestselling Inheritance Games series! Avery Grambs has a plan for a better future: survive high school, win a scholarship, and get out. But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune. The catch? Avery has no idea why--or even who Tobias Hawthorne is--and she must move into Hawthorne House and live alongside the four dazzling Hawthorne brothers. Every room in the sprawling, secret passage-filled Hawthorne House bears the deceased old man's touch--and his love of puzzles,

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.

Join everyone's favourite crime-busting ladybird this festive season as she saves the day with another cunning plan, in the fifth story in the brilliantly funny, Number One bestselling What the Ladybird Heard series.Packed full of fun, with thick board pages and rounded corners, What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas is the perfect gift for little hands this festive season. From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.In a big old house, the ladybird is visiting her friend the spider for the festive season. But those two bad men, Hefty Hugh and Lanky Len, are up to no good again. They have a devious plan – to steal the children's Christmas presents from their stockings! It's a good thing that the clever little ladybird has overheard their awful plotting, and she has a cunning plan to make sure they don't get away with it.The fifth title in the Number One bestselling series from the award-winning team of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, which has been e

The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community. The Vanderbeekers are looking forward to the wedding of two of their favorite people! But when one of the siblings receives a dire diagnosis, instead of preparing for a celebration, the family is suddenly spending their time at the hospital. And soon they are helping a newly-made and critically ill friend, even as they struggle with how their own lives have turned upside down.In the poignant conclusion to the bestselling Vanderbeekers series, the beloved family faces their biggest challenge yet, rising to meet it with the characteristic love, warmth, and hope that has won them a lasting home in the hearts of readers everywhere.The series includes: The Vanderbeekers of 141st StreetThe Vanderbeekers and the Hidden GardenThe Vanderbeekers to the RescueThe Vanderbeekers Lost and FoundThe Vanderbeekers Make a WishThe Vanderbeekers

Refugee is a powerful word.One that conjures opposing emotions. For some it provokes feelings of fear and hate, for others the need for compassion, understanding, and empathy. In this celebrated poem,Refugees,Brian Bilston tells both sides of the story by cleverly crafting a verse that can be read backward and forward to convey two opposing views.Brian Bilston is often described as the "Poet Laureate of Twitter" (now X) and this much admired poem, perfectly accompanied by artwork from illustrator, Jose Sanabria, is a wonderful way to explore this emotive issue as you realize that it's not just the words that have been reversed!

韓國創作者Lee Juck與插畫家Lee Jinhee聯手打造的《Comet & Star》，是一則關於等待與友誼的宇宙寓言。故事描寫一顆孤單的小星星，在廣闊銀河中守候，直到彗星劃破夜空，相遇短暫卻足以照亮彼此的世界。全書以柔和色鉛筆風格呈現，畫面細膩富含情感，結合簡潔詩意的敘事，讓人靜靜感受，原來每段等待，都是為了那難得一見、珍貴如星光的陪伴。A 2025 Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year! A beautiful picture book of cosmic dimensions about the tranquility and happiness that come from no longer feeling alone, by Korean singer-songwriter Lee Juck and award-winning illustrator Lee Jinhee A long, long time ago, in a far, far corner of the universe, there lived a lonely little star. One day, a comet appears--is this finally the star's chance to make a friend? Inspired by Halley's Comet, this picture book written by Korean singer-songwriter Lee Juck and illustrated by acclaimed artist Lee Jinhee is about the moments of connection--however brief or rare--that give us the joy and hope to shine bright across the vast universe.A 2025 Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year! “Through brief encounters once every 76 years, two cele

★深刻描寫跨性別青少年的生存與身份掙扎★融合經典恐怖元素與現代社會議題★關於希望與團結的訊息這部作品是帶有懸疑與恐怖色彩的青春小說。故事講述兩位跨性別青少年Max和Erin，一起從俄亥俄州開車前往加州，各自帶著自我認同和情感上的傷痕。Max渴望能夠到加州後順利完成性別轉換，Erin則希望理解自己為何要和已經斷聯兩年的前伴侶Max同行。途中，他們誤闖一個美國小鎮，被困在詭異的森林裡，被當地迷信居民盯上。根據傳說，這個小鎮每隔一段時間就要獻祭一位女孩予森林裡的怪物。Max和Erin需設法脫困，不只要對抗外在的怪物，還要面對人性的黑暗與自我內心的掙扎。小說以雙主角視角展開，不僅凸顯恐怖氛圍，也細膩描寫跨性別成長的情感歷程，並帶有對身分探索與社會偏見的深刻反思"Subversive and scary, with compelling characterisation, this YA horror thriller is a pulse-pounding debut." The Guardian"Had me on the edge of my seat." Bill Wood, author of Let's Split UpTwo trans teens end up in a small, isolated town, where they must escape the locals who plan to sacrifice one of them to an ancient monster that only eats girls...Erin and Max are two trans kids, just trying to get to California. Max is desperate to finally be able to transition, and Erin is longing to understand why she's on this trip to begin with, after Max suddenly broke up with her two years earlier.But when they find themselves stranded - and eventually separated - in th

"Pure storytelling at its best."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in Fathomless, the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida. After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he's gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu's sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it's time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who's just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly a

A bold reinterpretation of economics and history revealing why technology does not inevitably lead to shared prosperity, and how we must redirect innovation in the age of AI to benefit all. A thousand years of history and contemporary evidence make it clear that progress depends on the choices we make about technology. New ways of organizing production and communication can either serve the narrow interests of an elite or become the foundation for widespread prosperity. At no point has this been truer than the crossroads we face today. The transformation of work by digital technologies and AI could make life better for most people, or possibly much worse - depending on the economic, social, and political choices we make. Through powerful, illuminating examples, Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson fundamentally change how we see the world. The wealth generated by technological improvements in agriculture during the European Middle Ages was captured by the nobility and used to build grand c

當 Pencil 發現自己的筆尖鈍了，陷入了「我是不是沒有用了？」的危機時，她決定展開冒險，尋找一個削筆器。旅程驚險又爆笑，她的最佳夥伴 Eraser 雖然不太願意，也只好一路陪伴。Pencil 活潑外向、充滿點子，Eraser 謹慎內向、凡事小心翼翼，兩者個性迥異卻意外合拍。故事中穿插許多教室中小物的巧妙變身，既富創意也貼近孩子日常生活經驗，Narwhal and Jelly 或 Pizza and Taco 粉絲不可錯過。Fans of Narwhal and Jelly & Pizza and Taco, prepare to meet your new favorite duo! This hilarious new early-reader graphic novel series follows the adventures of two best friend school supplies: Pencil and Eraser!Pencil is a joyous adventure seeker and Eraser is a cautious curmudgeon. And when their human person Stella isn’t watching, these two unlikely friends go on all sorts of adventures!It's the start of a new school year, and Pencil and Eraser are ready for anything. Except when Pencil notices her point has dulled. That's never happened before and she feels...pointless. Stella can't write with a dull pencil. So what can Pencil do? The only answer is to leave the comfort of their desk behind and venture out to find a sharpener. But if Pencil is going on an adventure,

A hilarious novelty book about a quick-thinking child and a soft-hearted beast, with funny letters and comically disgusting recipes to open.Beast has found a tasty dinner, and he's written to all his friends to invite them to a feast. Unfortunately, Dinner is a child who very much does not want to be eaten. As Beast's friends send their instructions for cooking Dinner, is there any way Dinner can convince Beast to change his menu? A vibrant and charming interactive book with hilarious letters to open.PRAISE FOR BEAST FEAST"Letter-flaps to lift, delicious and disgusting dishes, and the development of an unlikely friendship combine to create a riotous picture book party." The Guardian Review"This contribution to the genre, with RSVPs from Sir Gutguzzler and co, is a hoot. Independent readers should also enjoy the gruesome recipes on the endsheets." The Observer"Those dreading seasonal overindulgence can enjoy Emma Yarlett’s deliciously funny, brightly comic Beast Feast, in which a child

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

延續 Marco 與會說話的 Sandwich 之間充滿笑鬧的日常。自從這段不可思議的友情展開後，兩人幾乎形影不離，惡作劇、冷笑話與特製醬料，早已成為他們最熟悉的默契。在打敗後院的跳舞松鼠後，他們準備迎接更多冒險，卻被一場大雨困在室內。無聊正要發酵之際，突如其來的靈感讓 Sandwich 化身特技明星，一連串誇張卻節奏明快的動作場面隨即展開。In this sequel to Lunch Buddies: Battle in the Backyard, Marco and Sandwich return with more mealtime madness as they try to find ways to pass the time on a rainy afternoon. Perfect for fans of Pizza and Taco and Pea, Bee, and Jay, best-selling author-illustrator Daniel Wiseman is sure to leave readers hankering for more.Ever since Marco's sandwich began talking, the two have been inseparable. Their shared love for jokes, pranks on Marco's sister, and special sauce are a recipe for best friends.After defeating a pair of break-dancing squirrels in the backyard, Sandwich and Marco are ready for more shenanigans. But when a rainy day foils their plans they’re at their wits end. That is, until lightning strikes and Marco devises the best plan EVER…Death-defying jumps and high-flying acrobatics abound in this rip-roaring