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面對即將到來的青春期，許多男孩既好奇又不安。本書逐步解釋身體為何改變、情緒為何波動，並回答成長過程中最常見的疑問。從身高、體毛、刮鬍子，到性、喜歡誰、如何照顧自己與保持安全，內容完整卻不過度。插畫風格活潑，資訊深度拿捏得宜，讓尚未進入青春期的孩子也能先建立基本理解。書中文字傳達一個重要訊息：每個人的成長節奏都不同，而你正在經歷的，都是正常的一部分。For boys who are just starting to hit puberty, a guide to explain sex, and the changes their body will go through.This totally revised edition of the bestselling 'What's Happening to Me?' guide comes with all-new artwork, and 16 more pages. Written with male readers in mind, it explains puberty in a simple, clear and friendly way, with cartoony artwork and diagrams. Designed to help reassure readers that what they're going through is normal, whether that's coping with a changing body, mood swings, new emotions and even questions about their sexuality and identity.The writing and art style, and the level of detail given in each topic has been tailored to be suitable for kids aged 10 and up, who most likely haven't started puberty yet.Topics covered include: growing taller, getting hairier, shaving, all about penise

Explore the beautiful night sky with this inspiring guide - the perfect companion for budding astronomers of all ages. From mountains on the Moon to glittering star clusters and distant galaxies, it includes over 120 sights to spot from the Northern Hemisphere, with information on when and how to see them. Each entry shows what you can expect to see with a telescope, as well as breathtaking photographs, engaging descriptions and spotting tips.

Find daily inspiration for every day of the year in a joyful collection of quotes and ideas from artists, brought together by the founder of The Great Women Artists.From the award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Story of Art Without Men: see the world anew with artistic inspiration for every day of the year.The year ahead is a gift that has been given to you. What might you do with it?Gathered from interviews, personal conversations, books and talks, How to Live an Artful Life moves through the months of the year offering you thoughts, reflections and encouragements from artists such as Marina Abramovic, Nan Goldin, Lubaina Himid, Louise Bourgeois and many more.The year is full of the promise of work that has yet to be written, paintings that are yet to be painted, people who have yet to meet, talk, or fall in love. With this book in hand, pay attention, and see the world anew. Go out and find it, taste it, seize it, and live it – artfully.With a thought for every day o

Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. A glittery birthday celebration at a magical theme park. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practising a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes:Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

The fourth book in Jim Smith’s brand new full-colour graphic novel series for readers of 7+. This time join the Poopies for a Christmas yule log delight!Packed full of friendship, festive fun and toilet jokes galore! That’s right, the Poopies take on Christmas in a brand-new, PLOP-tastic collection of stories celebrating the festive holidays!Join best friends Pedro, Olga and Ozzy – otherwise known as the Poopies – on a series of fun adventure stories… can Pedro, Olga and Ozzy start a successful business selling plastic reindeer poos? Who is stealing Pedro’s special golden toilet paper? And wait a second … is that Santa stuck down the sewage pipe?!These perfectly bite-sized stories are perfect for fans of Bunny Vs Monkey, Dog Man and InvestiGators.The brand new graphic novel series from the bestselling creator of Barry Loser, Jim SmithA hilarious, fun and witty series of bite-sized stories. This time with a festive twist!Striking full-colour art in Jim Smith’s trademark style

本書是一場結合時空穿越與解謎的刺激冒險。Hallie 和 Martha 原本只是過著平凡的一天，卻意外喚醒沉睡千年的兩名騎士，被捲入一場跨越過去與現在的任務。為了阻止神祕的 Dark Dark Knight，她們必須回到古老的 Hamalot 王國，尋找唯一能拯救一切的 Good King Stan。隨著旅程展開，讀者將和主角一起破解暗號、推理線索，穿越地圖與迷宮，在閱讀中動腦前進。A lively time travel mystery packed with puzzles and intrigue.It's an ordinary day for Hallie and Martha... until they accidentally wake two knights from a thousand-year sleep and find themselves on a daring and dangerous quest.Flung back in time, they must travel through the ancient kingdom of Hamalot in search of Good King Stan. For only Good King Stan can save both the past and the present from the evil threat of the mysterious Dark Dark Knight.Full of coded messages plus logic, map and maze puzzles to unravel as you read, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

The hilarious hit Webtoon is now a graphic novel! In Volume Two, join Saphie and her fellow house cats as they zoom, scratch, and nap their way through life. It's purr-fect for fans of Pusheen!What exactly does a one-eyed cat do all day? Well, there's running, knocking things over, scratching things you're not supposed to, terrorizing your brothers, messing with your owner, stealing food, and generally causing mayhem left, right, and center! Saphie the One-Eyed Cat Volume 2 features more delightful adventures with our favorite feisty feline and her family.

Think Baby-sitters Little Sister Graphix... with a fairy tale twist! The beloved New York Times and USA Today bestselling Whatever After series rolls on in graphic novel format, with an enchanting Book 2 that takes us into the story of Cinderella!Abby and her little brother, Jonah, are ordinary kids...except for one little thing. They have a magic mirror in their basement that sends them into different fairy tales. This time, when the mirror slurps them up, they're taken to the story of Cinderella. And they're determined NOT to mess anything up!But then Cinderella breaks her foot and her glass slipper won't fit. How is her prince charming supposed to know she's meant for him? And how will Cinderella get her happily ever after?In order to save the day, Abby and Jonah will have to find Cinderella a job, stay out of jail, and make sure true love finds a way, all before the clock strikes midnight and the chance for a happily ever after is gone...forever!

Winner of the Rainbow Book of the Year“I know of no other book that so tenderly, convincingly, and completely authentically captures the quest of a young, queer character. Beautiful!” – Benny LindelaufJip has an assignment from school for spring break: draw a self-portrait. That should be easy for someone who can draw so well. Yet Jip's thoughts keep wandering. To the new boy in class, to beetles and fireflies, to twilight dreaming, to the party next Friday, and especially to the boy who changed Jip's world once and for all.Ludwig Volbeda writes as he draws: sensitively, intimately, and with striking observations and metaphors that gradually give the reader insight into Jip’s innermost thoughts. What results is a magnificent self-portrait in words (and line art) and one of the more exquisite queer coming-of-age stories in years.*Coming-of-Age Story: Explores themes of gender, friendship, and self-acceptance.*First Crushes: Jip, the teen protagonist, experiences the excitement and confu

The tenth anniversary edition of the #1 New York Times bestseller about a high school held hostage, and four teens--each with their own reason to fear the boy with the gun. Featuring printed edges, French flaps, updated author's note, and exclusive anniversary bonus epilogue.10:00am: The principal of Opportunity, Alabama's High School finishes her speech, welcoming the entire student body to a new semester and encouraging them to excel and achieve.10:02am: The students get up to leave the auditorium for their next class.10:03am: The auditorium doors won't open.10:05am: Someone starts shooting.Told over the span of 54 harrowing minutes, terror reigns as one student's calculated revenge turns into the ultimate game of survival.Praise for This Is Where It Ends: A Buzzfeed Best Young Adult Book of the DecadeA Paste Magazine Best Teen Book of the DecadeA Book Riot Biggest YA Book of the DecadeA Professional Book Nerds Best Book of the DecadeA Bustle.com Most-Anticipated YA NovelA Goodreads

A gorgeous illustrated edition of the fourth book in the beloved A Song of Ice and Fire series, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones With a special foreword by Joe Abercrombie Here is the fourth book in the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and become a modern masterpiece in the making. This special edition of A Feast for Crows features 24 original color illustrations from artist Jeffrey R. McDonald. A FEAST FOR CROWS After centuries of bitter strife, the seven powers dividing the land have beaten one another into an uneasy truce. But it's not long before the survivors, outlaws, renegades, and carrion eaters of the Seven Kingdoms gather. Now, as the human crows assemble over a banquet of ashes, daring new plots and dangerous new alliances are formed while surprising faces--some familiar, others only just appearing--emerge from an ominous twilight of past struggles and chaos to take up the challenges of the terrible times ahead. Nobles and commoners, soldiers a

Three megaselling books in the Crayons series are now available together in a joint slipcased edition--the perfect gift! Millions of crayon lovers can't be wrong! What's better than receiving a copy of The Day the Crayons Quit, The Day the Crayons Came Home, or the newest addition to the series, The Day the Crayons Made Friends? Receiving them all, of course! The BIG Crayon Box is a perfect gift for kids, teachers, and families who love to laugh.

Join Bluey in this 116pp full colour graphic novel based on 28-minute episode, The Sign!The Heeler home is up for sale, but Bluey is not very happy about it. She’s initially comforted by a story Calypso tells her about everything working out the way it’s supposed to . . . but then quickly comes up with a plan to stop the sale of the house.“That sign means the house is for selling. So, if you get rid of it, then the house won’t be for selling anymore.”“Then everything will work out. That’s it, Muffin, we just need to get rid of the sign.”Meanwhile, Frisky and Uncle’s Rad’s wedding is supposed to be taking place at the house but when Frisky gets some unexpected news, nobody can find her!Will everything work out the way it’s supposed to? We’ll see . . .Based on the biggest Bluey episode,The Sign, this 112-page full colour illustrated chapter book is the perfect book for Bluey fans to enjoy a longer story.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: CalypsoBluey: CricketBluey: ZooBlue

Expect four times the charm with this shimmering quartet of adventures that includes a fun sticker page. Learning to fly at the Unicornia Academy of Magic. Enchanted cakes and candies at the most glittery birthday celebration ever. A magical baking competition full of sugar and surprises. Practicing a dance routine on a sparkling rainbow stage. All of it taking place in a land where unicorns are everywhere! For beginning chapter-book readers who adore a certain mythical beast, this delightful boxed set of four paperback stories, complete with a sheet of colorful stickers, is guaranteed to make an enchanting gift.Includes: Unicornia: Learning to FlyUnicornia: A Magical BirthdayUnicornia: The Cupcake ContestUnicornia: The Dance Show

The Magic School Bus (Scholastic Reader, Level 2) develops beginning readers with vocabualry and suitable sentence length through quirky, Science-filled stories. They take the child past pages of colorful illustrations and fun bus rides!01.The Magic School Bus Has a Heart02.The Magic School Bus Gets Crabby03.The Magic School Bus Flies With The Dinosaurs04.The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth05.The Magic School Bus Rides the Wind06.The Magic School Bus Flies From The Nest07.The Magic School Bus Blasts into Space08.The Magic School Bus Weathers the Storm09.The Magic School Bus Sleeps for the Winter10.The Magic School Bus Takes A Moonwalk

Under the mistletoe, a single mom and a professional athlete realize they have more in common than the lake house they unexpectedly have to share for the holidays, in this heartwarming romance from New York Times bestselling author Julia London.All Amy Casey wants for Christmas is to paint. She needs five new paintings for the holiday show at her local art gallery, but between her two teenage sons, her needy ex-husband, and her overbearing parents, she hardly has any time for herself. Luckily, her best friend has the perfect solution: a vacant family lake house in North Texas, all hers for two weeks of distraction-free painting. Or so she thought.Turns out professional golfer Harrison Neely also rented the lake house so he can spend the holidays rehabbing the injury that has put his career—and life—on hold. Despite the booking snafu, both Amy and Harrison (along with Amy's old blind dog and the army of child-sized nutcrackers residing in the living room) agree to share the festive lodg

A punny holiday tale about a snazzy and pizzazz-y Christmas ornament who tries to find the tree that's right for him—from the author of theNew York Timesbestselling Can I Be Your Dog? series. Perfect for Christmas stockings and on-the-go reading!Otto is an ornament. He's glittery, he's colorful, he's full of Christmas pizzazz! Otto wants to be at the top of the tree, not in the middle with all of the regular ornaments! Doesn't he deserve to shine at the top? Will Otto be able to find the tree he dreams of and learn about kindness and chosen family along the way? Full of Troy Cummings's clever puns, wordplay, and humor, wrapped up with a heartfelt message.An original, comical, and festive tale from aNew York Timesbestselling author-illustrator that should be placed under every Christmas tree! Perfect for families, teachers, and librarians.

An entertaining collection uncovering the stories of dinosaur discoveries told in comic strips. Discover the story of Mary Anning, why there is a dinosaur called Sue, what the Bone Wars were and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consulant, paleontologist Dr Dave Hone.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical Marvels, Amazing Inventions.

An entertaining collection uncovering amazing stories of space exploration told in comic strips. Discover the history of the first missions to the Moon, how space rovers have adventures, the mystery of a floating poo and much more. This book is sure to entertain children, while giving them an insight into the many challenges and rivalries behind scientific achievements and how scientists learn from mistakes.It is produced by the same team as Comic Strip Science with hilarious comic strips illustrated by award-winning artist Jess Bradley and written by Paul Mason, who is well known for making science learning fun. Key science concepts are pulled out in more depth in feature spreads. The book has a specialist text consultant, Sophie Allan of the National Space Centre.Comic Strip Science Adventures is a series of comic books that are perfect for young scientists aged 7 plus. Each book has specialist subject consultants. Titles in the series: Digging for Dinosaurs, Exploring Space, Medical

本書是一個關於友情、勇氣與希望的冬日故事。十歲半的女孩 Blessing 正面臨三個難題：霸凌、母親的憂鬱，以及永無止盡的寒冬。就在她快要放棄時，一位六百歲的雪人 Albert Framlington 出現在她面前——他遵守〈雪人守則第二條〉：雪人永遠幫助需要幫助的孩子。故事以奇幻的設定包裹現實的情感，筆觸溫暖而誠實，描繪出一段互相療癒的友誼。這不只是關於冬天，更是關於心中光亮的故事。‘Sparklingly humorous and poignant, it’s a perfect seasonal story’ Guardian, Best Children’s Books of the Year A beautifully hopeful, funny and heartwarming tale about the lasting power of love and friendship, from the critically-acclaimed and award-winning screenwriter behind Pixar’s Luca and Paddington 2. ??A heartwarming seasonal adventure for the whole family to share ??The perfect Christmas keepsake gift for young readers ??A beautifully-written, funny and moving tale of friendship and bravery In London, in a winter which shows no sign of ending, a unique friendship begins. This is the story of Blessing, aged ten-and-a-half, and Albert Framlington, aged six hundred – an eccentric snowman who has seen many winters in many cities, and who is duty-bound by the Snowman Code to help any child in

Kay's Anatomy: A Complete (and Completely Disgusting) Guide to the Human Body (Longlisted for Blue Peter Book Awards 2022)Kay's Anatomy: The Poo-tastic Puzzle Book (based on Kay's Anatomy)

The official comic-book adaptation of the climactic film of the Skywalker Saga!As the Resistance struggles against the First Order’s dominance, Poe Dameron discovers an unthinkable threat on the horizon — and the final battle for the fate of the galaxy begins! Rey must find a way to the hidden Sith hideout, putting her on a collision course with Kylo Ren. Their confrontation will be explosive! Meanwhile, Chewbacca is captured — and Poe Dameron seeks aid from a mysterious figure from his past! But with only hours to act, will our heroes avert the devastation of the Final Order?COLLECTING: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Adaptation (2025) 1-5

Charlie and Lola creator Lauren Child adds her whimsical touch to the classic story in this illustrated gift edition.A beautifully designed hardcover edition for new and lifelong fans of P. L. Travers's Mary Poppins.Experience the fantastical adventures of the magical nanny who inspired the classic film, stage show, and young imaginations the world over in a whole new way. With expressive and charming illustrations from Kate Greenaway Medal, Children's Laureate, MBE, and Smarties Gold Award winner Lauren Child, this edition brightens any room it's in.Ideal for the lifelong Mary Poppins fan or serious collector, this edition also makes for a lovely family read-aloud.From the moment Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry-Tree Lane, everyday life at the Banks house is forever changed.It all starts when Mary Poppins is blown, umbrella aloft, by the east wind onto the doorstep of the Banks house. She becomes a most unusual nanny to Jane, Michael, and the twins. Who else but Mary Po

這款《Hello Kitty and Friends》官方倒數日曆，以滿滿的可愛細節陪伴聖誕倒數。從貼紙、徽章到迷你拼圖與小書，每一格都藏著粉絲熟悉的溫馨驚喜。三折設計可立式展示，讓整個十二月都洋溢著節慶歡樂與童心，是大小朋友都會喜愛的收藏禮。亮點：．集結貼紙、卡片、拼圖等多種可愛小物 (4 張立體貼紙、4 個磁鐵、4 個紙製吊飾、4 張迷你卡片與信封、4 枚徽章、2 組迷你拼圖、2 個磁性書籤，以及 1 本精緻小書)．設計可重複使用、適合節慶佈置．官方授權品質，粉絲年度必收Christmas just got a whole lot cuter with this official Hello Kitty and Friends advent calendar featuring special prizes hiding in each of the 25 pockets.​ *25 pockets of surprises: Each window includes a new prize for each day, including 4 puffy stickers, 4 magnets, 4 paper ornaments, 4 mini greeting cards and envelopes, 4 pins, 2 mini puzzles, 2 magnetic page clips, and 1 illustrated mini book about Hello Kitty and her best friends *Distinctive package: The tri-fold package stands upright and opens to reveal 25 surprises *Holiday keepsake: A durable keepsake item that can be displayed *Perfect gift: An ideal holiday gift for Hello Kitty fans of all ages *Officially licensed: An authentic Hello Kitty and Friends product

用自己的水瓶、關燈、重複利用舊衣服——原來保護地球可以這麼簡單！《10 Things I Can Do to Help My World》以互動翻頁設計，介紹10個孩子每天都能做到的小行動。插圖鮮明大方，語言簡單親切，不僅鼓勵幼兒主動參與環保，也為親子共讀帶來溫暖啟發。這是一本讓行動從閱讀開始的環保入門繪本。Sometimes it's the little things that make a difference--like filling up your reusable water bottle, upcycling old clothes, or any of the other clever suggestions in this eco-picture book with fun die-cut pages and flaps. Do you bring leftovers for lunch? Or shop for fresh, unpackaged produce at the farmers' market? Perhaps you opt for a bamboo toothbrush over a plastic one, or take public transportation when you go out? Creativity plays a part, too--in crafty projects like using an eggshell as a little container to grow watercress, or making a wildlife shelter in your backyard. With ten doable suggestions, bright illustrations, and short explanations of how the actions help to protect the earth, Melanie Walsh shows even the youngest eco-warriors several easy ways to weave green choices into their everyday lives.

Turn back the clock with History Comics! In this volume we explore the Great Depression, an era of economic turmoil, resilience, and innovation.In October 1929, a stock market crash in the United States caused millions of people to suddenly lose their savings, their jobs, and everything they owned. Many had to survive by waiting in long breadlines for free food, building their own homes from trash, and making clothes from scraps. Some rode railroad cars in a desperate search for work, only to end up on farms battling huge dust storms. This was the Great Depression, a time of tragedy but also one where people showed immense grit.

International bestselling author Jeff Kinney serves up heaps of laughs in Partypooper, the 20th book in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid seriesYou’re Invited—RSVP for Fun!Over the years, Greg Heffley has chronicled his mishaps and misadventures in a series of diaries—make that journals—but book 20 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Partypooper, really takes the cake!Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans.Collect all the books in the #1 bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Diary of a Wimpy Kid (#1) Rodrick Rules (#2) The Last Straw (#3) Dog Days (#4) The Ugly Truth (#5) Cabin Fever (#6) The Third Wheel (#7) Hard Luck (#8) The Long Haul (#9) Old School (#10) Double Down (#11) The Getaway (#12) The Meltdown (#13) Wrecking Ball (#14) The Deep End (#15) Big Shot (#16) Diper Överlöde (#17) No Brainer (#18) Hot Mess (#19) Partypoope

The kingdom has been breached. Beware The Griefer! Four friends must defend their shared world in this official Minecraft novel.With middle school starting, Lam Đặng is officially ready for a change. He loves to play Minecraft, embarking on epic builds with his crew—Jazz, Elias, and Britt—in their beloved shared world, the Kingdom of the Killer Bunnies. But Lam also wants to try new things and meet new people. So maybe going into sixth grade with a little distance from his old friends wouldn’t be such a bad thing. . . .Lam’s plans change, though, when mysterious letters show up in the gang’s lockers. Someone calling themselves The Griefer is threatening to destroy everything the Killer Bunnies worked so hard to build in the Overworld, from their magnificent castle to the surrounding village. If they don’t play The Griefer’s twisted game, everything will be lost. Lam may be ready for something new, but he’s not prepared to give up the old just yet.Following clues in both the real world

Introduce a new generation of readers to the Boxcar Children with this classic Step into Reading leveled reader boxed set, featuring the first four books in the series. Perfect for new readers ages 4-6!Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden are four brave siblings who were searching for a home when they discovered a life of mystery and adventure!This boxed set includes the following titles:Meet the Boxcar Children:When four orphaned children find an abandoned boxcar in the woods, they decide to call it home—and become the Boxcar Children!Surprise Island Adventure: As the Alden children explore their summer home, they realize there is more to the island—and to a new friend—than meets the eye.Secret of the Yellow House: A long-lost clue leads the Alden children to a mysterious old house while on summer vacation.Mystery at the Old Ranch: The Alden children make a discovery that leads them to investigate a mystery involving their family ranch.Step 2 Readersuse basic vocabulary and short se

布莉吉特在魔法石狩獵考試中，再次與尤里一較高下。 考試期間，她被第三王子的新戀人麗莎扣上莫須有的罪名。 在布莉吉特快要被旁人懷疑的眼光壓垮時， 尤里的一番話語拯救了她的心── 這是兩位「反派」始於最糟邂逅的戀愛故事之第三幕。 © Chill Ukai © Harunadon / SB Creative Corp. Original Character Design: Yomi Sarachi ★被那份溫柔所壓抑的情感終將滿溢而出── ★兩位反派迎來考驗後感情更加深厚的戀愛故事。 ★無能千金與天才少爺的笨拙戀愛故事──第三集! ■輕小說：同名輕小說系列《反派千金與反派少爺若是在相遇後墜入情網 ～與無名精靈締結契約而遭驅逐的千金，今天似乎也在和少爺一較高下～》

本書為 True Colors 圖像小說系列第二集，聚焦在友情與自我平衡的抉擇。冬天來臨，三位好友無法再使用熟悉的行動沙龍，於是將造型工作帶進校園，成立 True Colors Style Club。社團運作順利，分享造型技巧、聊天吃點心，日子忙碌而充實。然而，Zoe 心中仍惦記著足球。當她加入校隊，重新找回熟悉的快樂，也結識了新朋友，時間卻開始不夠用。課業、練習與社團交錯，她逐漸感到疲憊。本書以明亮畫風與細膩情感，描寫孩子在熱愛與責任之間學習傾聽自己的心。Does Zoe have to choose between the soccer team and her friends? Find out in the second book in this bright, emotionally touching graphic novel series about three friends who start their own styling business, perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and the Baby-Sitters Club.A winter without their trusty RV means no True Colors salon for Zoe, Mariana, and Everly. So the girls decide to take their salon to school by starting the True Colors Style Club. The club hits the ground running, and the friends are excited to share styling tips with their new members (plus, eat lots of snacks).But Zoe misses playing soccer with her brother. When she decides to join the school team, she finds what her heart has been longing for--and makes a new friend in team captain Gabby. Sudd

本書出自 New York Times 暢銷作家 Sandra Boynton，以她一貫幽默又充滿韻律感的筆觸，講述一隻小兔子的聖誕願望──牠不求禮物，只想在平安夜與聖誕老人共舞。故事改編自 Boynton 聖誕專輯 Cows and Holly 中由 Zooey Deschanel 演唱的歌曲，節奏輕快、插圖表情生動，充滿節慶的溫度與童心。Celebrate Christmas with one magical dance with Santa in this adorable picture book from a New York Times bestselling author, the inimitable Sandra Boynton. "Now everybody's rushing toward Christmas Eve, but I'm quietly waiting. I've got to believe. It's not about presents. No, here's the cause: I just want to dance with SANTA CLAUS!" The only thing this sweet bunny child wants for Christmas is to dance the Rock-and-Roll Swing with Santa on Christmas Eve. Will it happen? (Spoiler: Of course!) Sandra Boynton's jaunty lyrics and captivating, expressive illustrations come together in this cozy gift book for the festive season. Based on the magical song (gloriously sung by Zooey Deschanel) on Boynton's Christmas album, Cows and Holly, this lovely picture book is the perfect read-aloud to celebrate Christmas with any litt

Join your favorite Pixar pals in this colorful collection of 12 adventure-packed, friendship-filled 5-minute stories! This sturdy hardcover book includes a brand-new Toy Story tale along with stories from recent and beloved Pixar films such as Inside Out 2, Elemental, Turning Red, Coco, Cars, and more! Get ready for playtime with Jessie, Buzz, and Woody; explore Headquarters with Joy, Anxiety, and the rest of Riley's Emotions; speed down the track with Lightning McQueen; travel to Element City with Ember and Wade; and much more! Each story in this sturdy hardcover collection features beautiful, vibrant illustrations and is ideal for reading aloud in just 5 minutes--a great length for new readers and perfect for bedtime, story time, or anytime! Complete your collection with these best-selling favorites!: 5-Minute Moana Stories5-Minute Spidey and His Amazing Friends Stories5-Minute Horse Stories5-Minute Marvel Stories5-Minute Little Mermaid Stories

本書描寫十二歲的 Sonnet，在失去奶奶後，與家人搬回祖父身邊生活。曾經繁盛的蘋果園，如今只剩下一棵老樹，靜靜見證家族的變遷。Sonnet 不願面對衰老與失去，只希望一切能維持原樣。偏偏在學校的口述歷史作業中，她被迫與鄰居 Zeke 分組，還要讓祖父成為訪談對象。Zeke 的提問一再觸碰她刻意避開的過往，也讓家族深藏的傷痛逐漸浮現。當一場意外迫使兩人再次合作，Sonnet 開始明白，真正的修復並非遺忘，而是願意回頭凝視。作者以雙視角鋪陳故事，讓衝突、理解與和解自然發生，呈現一段溫柔而深刻的成長歷程。When feuding neighbors Sonnet and Zeke are paired up for a class project, they unearth a secret that could uproot Sonnet's family--or allow it to finally heal and grow. Twelve-year-old Sonnet's family has just moved across the country to live with her grandfather after her nana dies. Gramps's once-impressive apple orchard has been razed for a housing development, with only one heirloom tree left. Sonnet doesn't want to think about how Gramps and his tree are both growing old--she just wants everything to be okay. Sonnet is not okay with her neighbor, Zeke, a boy her age who gets on her bad side and stays there when he tries to choose her grandpa to interview for an oral history assignment. Zeke irks Sonnet with his prying questions, brin

這是《Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire》的豪華插畫特別版，收錄原文全文並加入八個互動立體機關。讀者將跟著哈利進入湖底探險、揭開夜空中的黑魔標記，並親手展開三巫鬥法大賽的迷宮。配上細膩全彩插圖，每一頁都帶來嶄新閱讀感受。本書不只是經典重現，更是一次魔法世界的沉浸式體驗。A stunning special edition of the fourth book in the Harry Potter series, illustrated in brilliant full color and featuring eight unique interactive elements, including the Maze at the Triwizard Tournament, the Goblet of Fire itself, and more!Get ready for adventure in this deluxe special edition of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire! J.K. Rowling’s complete and unabridged text is accompanied by full-color illustrations throughout and eight paper-engineered interactive elements: Readers will explore the Weasleys’ tent at the Quidditch World Cup, reveal the Dark Mark in the sky, follow Harry into the Lake at Hogwarts, and more.This keepsake edition is an impressive gift for Harry Potter fans of all ages, a beautiful addition to any collector’s bookshelf, and an enchanting way to share this beloved series with a new generation of reader

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: there’s frozen white dust on the ground, the Human Lady has decorated her nest with shiny things, and the scent of scrumptious goodness is wafting from the kitchen . . .But then Tinkles the Canary comes with unprecedented news. That delicious smell is not just deliciousness with a sprinkling of yumminess . . . it’s the smell of TURKEY. Being cooked! Horrors! Can Dave and Skipper save a bird that’s delivered in a plastic wrapper? Probably not. But what if they can work out a way to put nut roast on the menu instead?Brought to life with funny black and white illustrations throughout. Perfect for enticing those who are new to reading!

本書帶來一個與眾不同的聖誕老人世界。從滑雪、健身到叢林探險，孩子能透過上下翻頁任意組合，拼湊出各種出乎意料的「混搭聖誕老人」。這樣的互動方式，讓閱讀不僅是故事體驗，更像一場遊戲，能刺激想像力並帶來歡笑。色彩鮮豔的插圖能吸引孩子目光，幽默的情境則讓家長也會心一笑。最後一頁回到經典的聖誕場景，帶出節慶的期待與溫暖。Jingle-Jumble Santa features Santa as you’ve never seen him before. Surfing Santa is funny on its own, let alone combined with skiing Santa’s legs! And picture chef Santa in his kitchen on top, combined with fishing Santa sitting in his boat... The final spread will show classic Christmas Santa all ready for Christmas Eve.Have silly scrambled fun with these mix-and-match Santas that all have crazy, colourful personalities. Over 144 combinations to keep little ones entertained for hours.In this wacky split-page board book, meet...Jungle Santa! Zipping through the trees.Keep-fit Santa! Working up a sweat.Chef Santa! Cooking up a storm.But also...Jungle Santa! Cooking up a storm.Keep-fit Santa! Zipping through the trees.Chef Santa! Working up a sweat.Featuring a dozen loveable Santas, this playful pre-school offering is full of humour,

The Menu of Happiness, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the third book in the bestselling, delightful Japanese sleuthing series for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold. It follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives and The Restaurant of Lost Recipes.Welcome to the Kamogawa Diner, where every meal is a mystery ready to be solved. This unique establishment is run by a father–daughter duo who offer more than just mouth-watering meals. They act as ‘food detectives’, delving into the past to produce nostalgia-infused dishes for their hungry clientele.Among the patrons is a once-renowned pianist whose promising career was marred by a self-inflicted injury. She longs to taste the yakisoba shared with the only man she ever truly loved. The diner also welcomes a man haunted by shadows of regret. His mind races back to the gyoza served by the parents of a lover he once jilted, as he seeks understanding and, perhaps, forgiveness.The Kamogawa Diner doesn’t just serve food – it revi

Perfect for fans of Wicked, Witchlings and The Wizard of Oz, this magical series hits its stride with this third book. Ava hasn't found Tinabella to be the easiest roommate to get along with. She's sneaky.She's popular. And she bends the rules a lot when it comes to magic. Still, Ava never asked for Tinabella to be banished to a tower, trapped by a strange spell.And when the wickedest witch of them all attacks the School for Wicked Witches, trapping all the teachers within an enormous twister, Ava knows that it's better to have Tinabella by her side than to keep her locked away. Now the question is: with no teachers around, and even the oldest students in the school caught by the magic, what can Ava, Tinabella and their friends do to prevent a truly wicked fate? The third story in a gripping, fun adventure with themes of magic, mystery and accepting your true self From the brilliant, award-winning author of The Language of Seabirds, Will Taylor Fans of Wicked and The School for Good an

Find your baby's face in this delightfully festive new title, the latest book in a lift-the-flap book series with a mirror on every page!One thing is for certain - babies love mirrors! This series of board books aims to enhance early mirror play as very young children will enjoy finding their own face in the five mirrors found inside. Each of the mirrors is hidden behind a large card flap, which is easy for even the littlest hands to grab and lift up. Will baby be behind little snowman, little elf, little Santa, little reindeer? Lift the flap to find out! Scan the QR code on the back cover to join in with the playful rhyming song based on the classic 'Finger Family' rhyme! Other books in the series include: Little Bear, Little Dog, Little Owl, Little Tiger, Little Lamb, Little Lion and Little Penguin.