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THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLERA NEW YORK TIMES AND GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE 21ST CENTURYA SUNDAY TIMES 'TOP 5 NOVEL OF THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY. . a beautifully written, skilfully crafted story that reveals what lies in the core of the human heart.''Touches the depths of your intellect and your soul.''A genuinely moving illustration of an aspect of human nature that we usually like to ignore.''I guarantee it will move you and probably bring you close to tears.' 'A masterful read: gripping, thought-provoking, and immensely sad .. . I have found myself thinking about it for days.''Undoubtedly a modern classic that spans genres.''I read it in a day and I am certain it will stay with me for years.'

★ 《遜咖日記》作者Jeff Kinney大力推薦的爆笑橋梁書★ 從繪本跨入章節書的好選擇★ 全彩插圖＋日記式敘事，趣味滿滿★ 兩隻最小英雄，展開拯救學校的大任務！在布恩小學教室裡，兩隻個性截然不同的小老鼠相遇——安靜的Tina與精力過剩的Tuck。當學校面臨關閉危機，他們意外得知校園裡藏著一筆神祕寶藏。為了守護共同的家，兩隻小小英雄踏上充滿笑料與意外的尋寶冒險。The first book in a new highly-illustrated early chapter book series created by, bestselling author and founder of Poptropica, Jess Brallier, and bestselling illustrator, Jack Keely.Meet Tina and Tuck - two unlikely friends ready for adventure! The first in a fun, full-colour series for 6+ children, ideal for readers moving from picture books to chapter stories.Tina lives at Boone Elementary and LOVES listening in to Ms Pigeon’s lessons and seeing all the kids having fun with their friends. She just wishes she had a real friend of her own.Then Ms Pigeon announces that a new class pet is arriving and Tina wonders if her wish might come true.Tuck is a ball of energy with a knack for causing chaos and the opposite of who Tina expected. She’s sure he’s going to be nothing but TROUBLE!Then Boone Elementary is f

A Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by New York Times bestselling cartoonist Arley Nopra!Mallory knows she's a good baby-sitter. She's been looking after her seven younger brothers and sisters for years. So when Kristy offers her a steady job baby-sitting for the Arnold twins, Mal thinks it'll be easy money.The twins sure are cute in their matching outfits. But once Mrs. Arnold leaves, Marilyn and Carolyn turn into twin terrors! They trick Mallory so that she can't tell them apart and they act like spoiled brats.Taking care of Marilyn and Carolyn is a baby-sitting nightmare. But Mallory is a responsible member of the Baby-sitters Club and she's not giving up!

A gentle and reassuring bedtime companion for little ones. As night falls, parents everywhere hold their babies close: a baby monkey sleeps, safe in its mother’s arms; a baby whale snuggles tight, and a baby kangaroo gets a tickle and kiss. Featuring shaped die-cut pages that are graduated in size for a “what’s next?” sense of discovery, the youngest readers will enjoy poring over the adorably illustrated pages of familiar animal friends as they say “good night.” • Shaped board book with sturdy pages that are graduated in size • Charming illustrations engage young children • Encourages parent-child bondingBedtime Kisses is an irresistible board book that will be a nursery room favorite! • Fun family read-aloud books • Books for children aged 0 to 3 • Books for babies

In his latest amazing mission for the Action Agency, Arthur finds himself marooned on an island. It's not long before he's engaged in a battle of wits with a gang of ruthless pirates. He'll need all the help you can give him to solve a host of fiendish puzzles and foil the pirates' plan.Packed full of interactive puzzles and comic-strips, this Usborne classic has been updated and enhanced for a whole new generation of puzzle adventurers.

A fun, friendly picture book about recycling and rubbish – perfect for children aged 3-6.From Holly’s lorry to Stan’s metal-can machine, discover all the busy people, vehicles and machines needed to recycle and dispose of our rubbish – and find out how we can all reuse our things more to make it . . . not-for-the-bin day!With stylish, contemporary artwork from Klas Fahlén and gentle narrative text by Polly Faber, this gorgeous picture book introduces all the people, processes and vehicles involved in recycling paper, glass, plastic, food and more.Bonus non-fiction material includes three pages of fully illustrated tips on how young readers can reduce, reuse and recycleFact-checked by Dr Margaret Bates, Professor of Sustainable Waste Management at the University of NorthamptonThe ideal book for climate-conscious parents wanting to empower and educatePrinted using vegetable inks and high-quality, sustainable paper

For fans of I'm Not Scared, You're Scared, comes a hilarious picture book about using humor to combat fear, from actor and director Ben Falcone.It's time for bed, but Claire can't fall asleep. There's a storm outside, and the thunder is so loud and scary! Good thing her parents are there to help. They tell Claire there's no reason to be afraid. After all, there are plenty of things that are scarier than thunder...like a scorpion named Finn who plays the violin! A snake with big fangs and uneven bangs! And a dragon named Rance with ants in his pants! The hilarious list gets more and more outsized, building on itself in the most outrageous ways possible, until Claire is giggling herself right to sleep.Actor/Director/Writer Ben Falcone delivers a delightfully silly story—brought to bouncy life by Kevin Cornell—that reminds us that sometimes a good belly laugh is just the thing you need.

他拉卡車、扛電線桿、跟熊摔角，還能一次吃下25隻烤雞——「大力士安東尼奧」是真實存在的人！作者Elise Gravel用幽默插圖和簡潔筆調，重現這位蒙特婁奇人壯碩又溫暖的一生。Elizabeth Bird's A Fuse #8 Production 2016 Fictionalized Non-Fiction for KidsTD Summer Reading Club's Top Recommend Reads for 2017A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionThe Great Antonio weighed as much as a horse, wrestled a bear, fought two trucks at once—AND HE WAS REAL!What made the Great Antonio so great? Well, he made world records! He once lifted a telephone pole with twelve men hanging off of it! He could devour twenty-five roasted chickens in one sitting! In this whimsical book, beloved author and illustrator Elise Gravel tells the true story of Antonio Barichievich, the real-life and yet larger-than-life Montreal strongman whose heart was as big as his muscles.* "A tribute as heartfelt as it is joyous” — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review"Gravel gives us a funny, very kid-friendly story about a gentle giant, someone who twirled children around on his braids, turning himself into a human

A picture-book love letter to indie bookstores, inspired by a song from award-winning children's songwriter, ukulele player, and debut author Emily Arrow. Dear Bookstore, I rememberthe first time I ever visited you. For one little girl, the local bookstore is not only the beginning of her reading journey, it's a world that's always there for her--one that allows her imagination to soar, provides any answers she needs, and sparks her curiosity. It's a place of wishes and dreams, where everybody and every book fits in. There's always someone there who is happy to see her and help find her next exciting chapter. With cozy, fanciful illustrations by Genevi鋦e Godbout and based on musician Emily Arrow's song of the same name, Dear Bookstore is an ode to bookstores, the people who love them, and the books that fill them with magic.

Learn How to Draw Spring Things in Just 5 Minutes—The Perfect Easter Art Book for Kids!Inspire creativity and confidence this spring with fun, step-by-step drawing lessons made just for kids! From Easter eggs and bunnies to flowers, rainbows, and bees, this beginner-friendly “how to draw” book makes learning to draw simple, exciting, and festive.Created by professional artist and author Alli Koch, Spring Things turns art time into a playful spring adventure for every girl and boy ages 7–12. Whether your child is brand new to drawing or already loves to create, this book is an ideal Easter basket stuffer, birthday present, homeschool art resource, or classroom activity. It also makes one of the most fun Easter gifts for kids who love to draw!What’s Inside:FUN & EASY 5-MINUTE DRAWING LESSONS: Simple, step-by-step instructions help kids learn how to draw spring and Easter-themed pictures in just minutes—perfect for beginners with no experience required.40+ ADORABLE SPRING & EASTER

Froggy, Fearless, and Ready for Adventure! Leap into this action-packed chapter book series from Super Happy Magic Forest creator Matty Long-perfect for readers who love funny stories!Croaky Hopper isn't like other little frogs. His head is filled with thoughts of wild adventures. He dreams of hopping across crocodile-infested waters, or being chased by a giant boulder, just like the famous TV explorer Tennessee Toad.But where can an energetic amphibian like Croaky find real-life adventure? When his Aunt Lilly signs him up for the Woggle Scouts, he expects to spend his time crafting with pinecones and selling cookies, but he soon discovers there's much more in store . . .In Caverns of the Gemosaurus, the Woggle Scouts go underground to the Crystal Caverns in search of the mythical Gemosaurus. On the expedition, they find runaway minecarts, carnivorous plants, and deadly lava flows! For more action-packed adventures with Croaky Hopper try Quest for the Legendary Berry.

在這部關於友誼、勇氣與療癒的感人故事中，一名努力呼吸的女孩，與一個被塵埃籠罩的男孩成為朋友。適合喜愛 Erin Entrada Kelly 和 Erin Bow 作品的讀者。艾芙琳曾因嚴重氣喘發作險些喪命，父母於是帶她搬到空氣乾淨的亞利桑那州清峽城。在這裡的十年裡，她終於能夠順暢呼吸——直到亞當出現。沉默又衣衫不整的亞當，很快成為欺凌者的目標。艾芙琳發現，鎮上近來頻繁出現的沙塵暴，似乎與他的情緒有關。她懷疑亞當的家庭問題比他表現出的更嚴重，尤其當學校結束後，黑色沙塵暴便隨之襲來。她能幫助這位新朋友嗎？她的生命或許也取決於此。這本書融合懸疑與動作元素，由暢銷獲獎作家 Dusti Bowling 帶來一場震撼心靈的閱讀體驗。“This book will save lives.” —Beth Vrabel, award-winning author of The Newspaper Club seriesIn this unmissable story of friendship, courage, and healing, a girl struggling to breathe befriends a boy shrouded in dust, perfect for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Erin Bow.After Avalyn nearly died from an asthma attack, her parents moved her to the clear, dry air of Clear Canyon City, Arizona. And for the last ten years, she’s been able to breathe. That is, until Adam showed up.Quiet and disheveled, Adam is an instant target for the bullies who have plagued Avalyn and her friends. As Avalyn gets to know him, she begins to suspect that the sudden, strange increase in dust storms arou

Alice Melvin's award-winning Mouse is back for another mindful adventure in nature.Join Mouse on his summer holiday by the seaside. Each day brings new excitement, from sandcastles on the beach to ice creams on the promenade, sunbathing on the sand dunes to looking for treasures amongst the rock pools! Beautifully detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text sets the scene for this perfect summer holiday.The book also features a nature guide with fascinating facts about the different habitats and wildlife that Mouse has come across.

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

In this exquisitely illustrated novelty picture book with die-cut flaps, we follow Mouse from woods to estuary to visit an old friend by the seaside.This gorgeous follow-up to the award-winning Mouse's Wood accompanies Mouse on a new adventure - from the woods, down a gently flowing river to the open sea - to visit an old friend. Detailed illustrations feature many plants and animals for children to identify, and the atmospheric rhyming text winds down to a peaceful conclusion perfect for bedtime.Taking place over the course of twenty-four hours, the gently rhyming story tracks the changing environment of the river’s banks, the shift from day to night, pleasant weather to rain and back again, and introduces a whole new cast of friendly characters who wave to Mouse on the way, including beavers, water voles, and water fowl aplenty.Mouse travels by a willow coppice, a riverside town with a lock, a river island, a reed bed, the estuary, and the river mouth before finishing up the journey

★《Orphans of the Tide》布蘭福博斯獎(The Branford Boase Award)得主 Struan Murray 醞釀多年力作！★ 入圍 2025 Nero Book Awards，全球各大童書獎項得主一致推薦！★ 亞馬遜讀者 5 星推薦：如果你在尋找《哈利波特》後的下一個冒險，就是這本！「你是沉睡者，還是覺醒者？」在這個世界，龍並非傳說，牠們就混跡在人類之中，直到那股力量被喚醒。12 歲的 Alex 沒想過，她平凡又壓抑的人生，會因為一次憤怒的咆嘯而徹底崩塌。噴出的火焰揭開了家族隱瞞已久的祕密。在充滿神祕色彩的龍之島 Skralla，她將學習飛行、戰鬥，並與死者溝通...但戰爭的陰影已然籠罩，最強大的邪惡龍族即將對人類宣戰。'Think Tolkien meets Teen Wolf . . .an epic and richly imagined journey of self-discovery' – The Times. A New York Times bestseller, meet the electric new fantasy series for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Impossible Creatures, perfect for readers aged 9-12. Life is no fun for Alex Evans, ever since her dad's death, her overprotective mother has smothered her with unbreakable rules and unspoken fears. When the frustration inside Alex finally gets too big to bear, it rushes to the surface. And flames spill from her mouth.Because Alex is a dragon. One of the many who live among us, unless something awakens their true nature. Led by the mighty Oliphos to

Half vampire, half fairy, totally unique!Isadora is special because she is different. Her mum is a fairy and her dad is a vampire and she's a bit of both. Isadora can fly and do magic, but there's one thing she has never tried, and that's riding a bike.Luckily, her mum and dad and best friend, Zoe, are eager to help. Maybe it is possible for a vampire fairy to learn to ride a bike after all . ..?With irresistible pink and black artwork throughout by author/illustrator Harriet Muncaster and a totally unique heroine with an out-of-this-world family, this is a beautiful, charming and funny series of first chapter books. Perfect for fans of Claude, Dixie O'Day, and Squishy McFluff, Isadora Moon is the ideal choice for readers who want their magic and sparkle with a bit of bite.

Watch out! Move out of the way! Hold onto your tails! Now in board book edition, there are BUNNIES ON THE BUS! And they aren't stopping for ANYONE!The Times' Children's Book of the Week: "The relentless anarchy and fruity rhyming scheme makes for a thrilling ride for younger children and their tongue-twisted parents. To be chanted at high speed and followed by a little lie-down."The bunnies have taken over the bus and they're on a wild ride across the streets of Sunny Town! They whizz past the bus stop, swerve around corners and zoom over crossings on a non-stop roller coaster adventure! There are bunnies on the roof! Bunnies in the aisle! DO sit down, bunnies, or you’ll end up in a pile! Eventually, they come to a stop ... at the train station.And what's that they've spotted? A TRAIN! Uh-oh, here we go again… A hilarious romp of a book, with a fantastic read-aloud rhyming text and spectacular illustrations.

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

《Dollars to Doughnuts!》是專為孩子設計的理財啟蒙系列，從零用錢到刷卡觀念，輕鬆入門。當Lucy生日收到一張塑膠卡，她開心地想買一件亮晶晶的上衣，卻發現金額不夠——原來禮物卡和信用卡不一樣？透過Lucy與好友Julian的日常經歷，孩子將自然理解禮物卡與信用卡的差異、各自的優缺點，是適合初階閱讀者的理財故事入門Birthday Bling (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 1): SpendingBatter Splatter (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 2): Making a BudgetCash Stash (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 3): SavingsAll That Glitters (Dollars to Doughnuts Book 4)From budgeting to spending, from credit cards to gift cards, this new early chapter book series tackles and explains big financial topics for kids, Dollars to Doughnuts!When Lucy’s aunt gives her a card—the plastic kind—for her birthday, Lucy knows just the blinged-out sweatshirt to spend it on. She plunks the card down at the store, but, cringe, it comes up short! Wait, what’s the difference between a gift card and a credit card? In this early chapter book designed to help kids decipher finance facts and fallacies, Lucy and her best friend, Julian, find out about the pros and cons of gift cards versus credit cards

From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.During the New Year break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City. There they'll stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon.At first, Plum is dazzled by how big and exciting Nakhon City is. She's never experienced anything like it! But under the glittering surface, secrets lurk. A storm is brewing, and Plum will have to harness all of her growing powers to survive it.

New York Timesbestselling authorNatalieD. Richards's middle grade debut about a group of four classmates forced to navigate the wilderness for an extra credit project with nothing but the pages of a survival handbook—and each other—to save them.When classmates Baxter, Abigail, Turner and Emerson break a school rule, they’re forced to travel to the middle of nowhere for an extra credit project. They think things can’t get much worse. After all, how will learning to survive in the wilderness help them stay out of trouble in school?What starts off as a weekend of team building takes a scary turn when their instructor goes missing and they are given nothing but pages of a survival guide to complete a series of challenges.They soon learn the woods around them have unexpected surprises. Will they discover a way to work together to find their teacher and overcome the dangers of winter in the mountains?

Take to the skies with this handy journal featuring rarely-seen concept art from Porco Rosso, Studio Ghibli’s fantasy film about a bounty hunter under a mysterious spell—and his ace flying adventures.Complete with full-color artwork on the front and back covers, five interior spreads of concept art, and spot illustrations throughout, this journal is the perfect keepsake for Studio Ghibli fans and animation enthusiasts of all ages.

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

The sixth book in theNew York Timesbestselling series that began withNat Enough!You don't know until you try...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or will she convince herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?

Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this exciting animal adventure mystery is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, 8-year-old Abbi and her friends solve the mystery of missing emu egg!E IS FOR EMU EGG . . .Crack that case! While visiting her cousin in Australia, Abbi learns that a valuable carved emu egg has been stolen. Who is the thief? Could it be Abbi's aunt who hates the egg? Or the visiting couple who likes to collect rare items? Or. . . is it Abbi's favorite cousin? With the help of her friends, Abbi and her friends, Lydia and Daniel, will crack this case wide open!Don't miss the first books in the A to Z Animal Mysteries series:#1: The Absent Alpacas#2: Bats in the Castle#3: Cougar Clues#4: Dolphin DetectivesReady for more? Check out the original A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy!

From Eisner Award-winning author Aron Nels Steinke comes a heartfelt and funny middle-grade graphic novel about friendship, anxiety, and expressing yourself. Middle school was supposed to be a fresh start for Mira, who struggles to speak in class even though she can speak at home without a problem. She didn't used to have anxiety speaking--and she used to have friends. Now, her former best friend Chloe is her worst enemy, and Mira's only solace is making videos for her secret stop-motion animation channel. But when Chloe's mom has to travel for a family emergency, Mira is horrified to learn that her family has volunteered to let Chloe stay with them. When it feels like everything is going wrong, will Mira ever find her voice?

One of the strangest disasters in U.S. history is brought to vivid life in this graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Great Molasses Flood, 1919, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Karen De La Vega.It's been four years since Carmen and Papa moved from Italy to Boston. Life here is exciting, but not always easy. And then there's the massive metal tank that rises up over their crowded North End neighborhood. The ugly tank, filled with sticky brown molasses, has always leaked. But nobody imagined that it could one day explode apart, sending a tsunami of molasses into the streets.Caught in the flood, Carmen must fight for her life -- the life that she and Papa built together in America. But where will she find the strength?Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, t

The sixth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!You don't know until you tri...Nat doesn't think she's an athlete, but after a series of painfully embarrassing moments, she's determined to build her confidence and signs up for a triathlon with her best friend, Zoe. As training begins, Nat realizes she's in way over her head, facing so many setbacks and challenges that she wonders why she ever signed up! Can Nat get out of her own way and complete the triathlon, or has she convinced herself that she's not cut out for it and quit?

今天，Suki Cat 穿上恐龍連身衣，來到遠古的恐龍世界！在這片奇妙的土地上，她發現了一隻走失的小恐龍，於是展開幫助牠回家的冒險。本書以厚頁設計搭配結實滑軌機關，孩子可以推、拉、轉動，推進情節、參與故事。色彩鮮明的插圖與韻律感強的文字適合大聲朗讀，讓孩子在互動中培養手眼協調、專注力與想像力。Meet Suki Cat – an adorable preschool character starring in a series of action-packed stories with easy-to-use sliders!Who will Suki be today? Peek inside the box and play! Toddlers will love discovering who Suki Cat will become at the start of each story, before joining in with her dressing-up adventure – where she always saves the day!In Dinosaur, Suki Cat puts on her dino onesie and is transported to the land of the dinosaurs! But when Suki Cat finds a lost baby dinosaur, will she be able to help?From astronaut to unicorn, this interactive series of vibrant board books with robust mechanisms is perfect for developing motor skills and inspiring imaginative play.Toddlers will enjoy pushing, pulling and turning the chunky sliders to take part in the story and bring the action to life! The narrative-driven, rhyming text is perfect for reading

A board book edition of this charming and imaginative story in the bestselling 'If I had a...' series.There’s more to a crocodile than its scaly skin and scary teeth – they stay cool under pressure (in part because they can’t sweat) and on a rainy day, they love nothing more than a fast game of Snap!This latest addition to the 'If I Had a...' series is packed with humour and rollicking rhymes that young children readily catch on to. Its bold, graphic illustrations are stylish and packed with quirky details for children to spot. The book winds down to a satisfying end where the little girl drifts off to sleep, making it perfect for bedtime routines.

10 歲的瑞斯在街上發現了一隻走失的黑色拉布拉多，從此建立起難以割捨的羈絆。然而，當他搬去倫敦與疏遠的父親同住時，他不得不隱瞞這個秘密，因為父親討厭狗。獨自在陌生城市的瑞斯，將希望寄託在這隻忠誠的狗狗身上，但隱藏一隻寵物並不容易，最終他必須鼓起勇氣，面對現實……這本書溫柔描繪了友情、失落與成長，帶領讀者學會接受過去，擁抱現在。搭配得獎插畫家 David Litchfield 的精美插圖，是一本溫暖人心的動人佳作。New for 2025, a beautifully illustrated and heartfelt story for children about a boy and his dogA life-affirming story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his dog. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold, Katya Balen and Patrick NessTHE STORY OF AN EXTRAORDINARY FRIENDSHIP.‘Incredibly moving, tender and heartfelt’ Hannah Gold‘A heart-melting book that shows us there’s always hope and love to be found even in the midst of grief’ Nizrana FarookTen-year-old Rhys really loves dogs. When he finds a lost black Labrador with big conker eyes and ears like soft velvet, he can’t quite believe his luck. Nobody comes forward to claim Worthington, giving Rhys the perfect opportunity to prove he’s a good owner. But when Rhys moves to London to live with his estranged dad who hates dogs, Rh

本書《James》由 Percival Everett 重新演繹《The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn》，以被奴役的 Jim 為主角，從另一個視角描繪密西西比河上的旅程。故事以 1861 年為背景，Jim 為避免與家人分離而逃離故地，與假死脫身的 Huck Finn 一同踏上不確定的河上旅途。作者以冷靜而銳利的筆法，讓經典文本獲得新的深度，對權力、身份與自由提出直接而細膩的觀察。閱讀時能感受到幽默與諷刺交織，但敘事始終保持沉著。作為當代重要小說之一，本書既具可讀性，也富含思辨的餘韻。• 獲 Pulitzer Prize、National Book Award、Andrew Carnegie Medal 等多項大獎• 從 Jim 的角度重述經典，重新審視自由與人性• 語氣沉著，兼具諷刺、幽默與深刻洞察• 適合議題閱讀、經典再詮釋與文學研究讀者An immensely powerful and bitingly satirical retelling of Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Huck’s friend, the enslaved Jim.'Truly extraordinary books are rare, and this is one of them' – Roddy DoyleJames is a profound and ferociously funny novel from one of our greatest living writers, Percival Everett.The Sunday Times BestsellerWinner of the Pulitzer Prize for FictionWinner of the National Book Award for FictionWinner of the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionShortlisted for the Booker PrizeShortlisted for the Dublin Literary AwardFinalist for the Orw

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables comes a hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school—for failing PE.Yash is the best athlete at Robinette Middle School. So good, in fact, that's he's already been playing on the high school’s JV sports teams. Imagine his shock when he learns that his JV practices have kept him from earning a state-mandated credit for eighth-grade PE. To graduate, he has to take Physical Education Equivalency—PEE—which is also known as "Slugfest," in summer school.At Slugfest, Yash meets the other students. Kaden is an academic superstar who's physically hopeless. Twins Sarah and Stuart are too busy trying to kill each other to actually pay attention in class. Jesse is a notorious prankster. Arabella protests just about everything—including mandatory PE. And Cleo is a natural athlete who has sworn off sports. Then there’s their “coach,” Mrs. Tamara Finnerty, a retired teacher

藍貝托男爵老邁多病，卻因有人日夜念著他的名字，奇蹟似地一天天好轉。但一場關於財富、陰謀與二十四名強盜的鬧劇也隨之展開。義大利童話大師羅達利以幽默筆觸，帶來一則荒誕卻耐人尋味的現代寓言。From Gianni Rodari, the father of modern Italian children’s literature, comes a pithy, humorous tale about life and death, health and wealth . . . and bandits and balloons! A refreshed translation from Batchelder Award–winner Antony Shugaar, illustrated with all-new art from Roman Muradov“Gianni Rodari gave free rein to his imagination, with inspired panache and gleeful lightness. At the same time, he had a precise and meticulous love for detail, for rich and exact language, and so all of his inventions are set in a very concrete world with real form and action.” —Italo CalvinoBaron Lamberto is very old, very rich, and very sick. He lives in a villa on a private island in the middle of Lake Orta, tended to by his trusty butler, Anselmo, who keeps track of the baron’s 24 maladies, 24 banks, and endless eccentricities. After a mysterious trip to Egypt, the baron hires six people to take up residen

A fantastically funny rhyming picture book, from the bestselling and award-winning author and illustrator, Ross Collins. Poor Mouse! A bear has settled in his favourite chair and that chair just isn't big enough for two. Mouse tries all kinds of tactics to shift Bear but nothing works and tired old Mouse eventually gives up.Once Mouse has gone, however, that cheeky Bear just gets up and walks home! How dare he? But what's that? Is that a MOUSE in Bear's HOUSE?! A hilariously funny family story to share at bedtime, or any time, to make children (and parents!) laugh out loud. A brilliant, brightly coloured book in sturdy board for the very youngest of readers. Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour 2016 and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2016.Look for the sequel, There's a Mouse in My House. This time, the tables are turned and Mouse is the very unwelcome guest who just won't leave! Can't get enough? Look out for more brilliant picture books by Ross Collins: This Zoo is Not for You

An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!Twilight is on the ropes after his battle with an Ostanian spy! Can Nightfall save Twilight from disaster? Will WISE manage to recover their stolen secrets? And what will become of Loid and Yor’s marital crisis? Meanwhile, Anya’s friendship scheme gets thrown off by an unexpected gift from Damian!

Get your kids into reading with this new illustrated adventure for young, struggling or reluctant readers who love Pokémon – new for 2025!Join Liko and her very first partner Pokémon Sprigatito in an exciting adventure.Liko is excited to meet her very first partner Pokémon, Sprigatito. It’s so cute! But the pair have trouble bonding. When a suspicious stranger shows up looking for Liko, can she and Sprigatito start working together to get away from trouble?Also look out for these other Pokémon readers, featuring characters from the new Horizons TV series: Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Sprigatito [9780008743130]Pokémon Young Readers Level 1: Meet Quaxly [9780008743178]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Fuecoco the Berry Thief [9780008616762]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Adventure on the Horizon [9780008680817]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: Special Training with Captain Pikachu [9780008743185]Pokémon Young Readers Level 2: We Can Do It, Quaxly [9780008743192]Pokémon Young Readers Leve

★ 專為兒童設計的詞素學入門書，建立語言理解基礎★ 視覺化學習架構，輕鬆掌握字首、字尾與字根★ 強化閱讀、拼字與字彙力，全面提升英語能力★ 結合最新閱讀科學理念，學習更有效率本書帶領孩子走進「單字的內部世界」，從最基本的詞素（morphemes）出發，認識字首（prefix）、字尾（suffix）與字根（root word），理解單字是如何被建構與延伸。不同於傳統死記硬背，本書透過大量圖像與結構化整理，幫助讀者建立「看懂單字」的能力，進而提升閱讀理解與拼字表現。書中收錄超過100個常見詞素，搭配實例與延伸字彙，讓孩子在學習過程中自然擴充字庫。同時，本書呼應當前「閱讀科學」（Science of Reading）的核心觀念，強調詞素覺識（morphological awareness）在閱讀發展中的重要性，幫助孩子建立穩固的語言基礎。適合英語學習初期的孩子，或是希望強化閱讀能力的學生。Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readersDK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language – from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases.This morphology book for children offers:*A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.*A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understa

The incredibly buzzy debut that everyone is talking about -- a love story about two people pulled apart by the same force that draws them together: music.It’s a Friday night in a campus bar in Berkeley, fall of 2000, and Percy Marks is pontificating about music again. Hall and Oates is on the jukebox, and Percy—who has no talent for music, just lots of opinions about it—can’t stop herself from overanalyzing the song, indulging what she knows to be her most annoying habit. But something is different tonight. The guy beside her at the bar, fellow student Joe Morrow, is a songwriter. And he could listen to Percy talk all night.Joe asks Percy for feedback on one of his songs—and the results kick off a partnership that will span years, ignite new passions in them both, and set Joe on a path to indie-rock stardom. But it also bruises Joe’s ego, and traps Percy in a role she resents. How long can Percy ignore the roars of her heart, and of her own unique talent, to protect their thrilling col