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This revised edition of Everything You Need to Ace U.S History in One Big Fat Notebook is the same indispensable resource so many students depend on, updated with new and improved content that thoughtfully explores the most difficult chapters of US history. By providing well-rounded context, decentering Indo-European perspectives, and using language that recognizes the humanity of historical subjects BFN US History will be cutting edge tool for students as education styles shift toward this informed approach to history. Updates include: - New material covering Indigenous history in the US, including sections on Indigenous culture, settler colonialism, the relationship between Indigenous nations and the US government, and the use of preferred names for Indigenous nations. -Reworked sections on European exploration, colonialism, and US imperialism that include the perspective of colonized nations. - Reworked sections on slavery that provide context for the role of European nations in the

This revised edition of Everything You Need to Ace World History is the same indispensable resource so many students depend on, updated with new and improved content that thoughtfully explores World History. Sections that cover culture, social movements, war, colonialism, and imperialism have been revised with an eye for balanced viewpoints, and cultural competency, examining the contexts of power, oppression, resilience, or transformation. An updated final unit includes new material bringing the book into the 2020s with content focusing on updates in technology, climate change, space exploration, global security, the COVID-19 pandemic, and more. By providing a well-rounded context, decentering Indo-European perspectives, and using language that recognizes the humanity of historical subjects BFN World History will be a critical tool for students as education styles shift toward this informed approach to history. Big Fat Notebook is a first of it's kind series of subject specific study

A new, highly illustrated chapter book series for ages 5-7 featuring Ivy, an unstoppable and lovable young witch, and her friend and familiar Tom. Ivy's parents, the King and Queen of the Sand Witches, have prepared her a show-stopping birthday present - a magic act where they disappear! But hold on, they really have disappeared! Foul work is at play, and to rescue Ivy's parents, she and Tom must travel all over Miracula on broomsticks and flying carpets, making friends along the way, and pulling together to defeat Clawdelia Thorn, evil Queen of Grotland.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is playing hide and seek in the jungle! Follow the finger trails and lift the flaps to discover sleeping sloths, swooping parrots, crawling tigers and many more. A gentle rhyming narrative with a die-cut finger trail, die-cut details and a chunky flap on every page. There is so much for little hands to explore in this fun first introduction to jungle creatures and their habitat.

當一位勇敢的小女孩拿起畫筆，她開始了一段關於創作與分享的旅程。過程中，她發現藝術不需要完美，也不必遵守所有規則，只要畫出自己的感受，就是最好的作品。這本繪本以溫柔的故事與鮮明的畫面，陪伴孩子看見創作的自由與樂趣，也鼓勵每個人相信：你也可以是藝術家。From the award-winning Ed Vere comes a joyful and inspirational celebration of beauty, mistakes and the artist in all of usOne brave little artist goes on one epic adventure to share her art, and in doing so learns that it doesn't matter if you colour outside the lines, that art is full of heart... and that maybe you are an artist too!"Ed is a genius. This book is phenomenal" Nadia Shireen"Writer-illustrator Ed Vere returns with another beautifully illustrated children's book, celebrating what it means to be an artist ... an uplifting story for any child who loves to draw" The Independent"Colorful, boldly imaginative, dynamic, quirky, and wonderfully child-appealing illustrations. . . . This book proclaims what children already know: Creativity and making art spark joy" Kirkus Reviews starred reviewPraise for Ed Vere's How to be a Lion - winner of the Oscar's Book

You can do it too with Ladybird's It's Time to...!This interactive novelty board book is filled with sliders and flaps to help little ones mimic the adult behaviours they see every day. In It's Time to... Bake It! the moving sliders and transformative flaps on every page allow toddlers to perform the tasks in the simple text - they can break the eggs, mix the batter and even decorate the cake!The It's Time to...series:Boosts motor skillsEncourages imaginative playRecommended for children aged 3+Also available:It's Time to... Fix It!It's Time to... Clean Up!It's Time to...Grow It!

If I Were King is a heartwarming picture book about the importance of home and family from the fantastic illustrator Chelsea O'Byrne. Thomas is fed up with his annoying family. He has been stuck inside with them for ages and he can't even escape into his books without his annoying little brother distracting him.'If I were a king, I would be in charge! No more eggs and toast for breakfast, I'd eat CAKE! I would read books all day long, and wear a glittering gold crown that I'd never take off.'But after a night of particularly strong wishing, he wakes up a king and can do anything he wants! Living in the castle are all the other children who had the same wish. Things are fun at first but, even though he is allowed cake for breakfast, it doesn't seem as fun as if he could share it with his naughty little brother. This moving story about the power of imagination and the even greater power of home is told with tenderness with words and beautiful illustrations by the enormously talented Chel

『如果你對Linux有興趣，那麼這本書絕對該在你的書單中。』 ─ LinuxInsider 『這本書充分介紹了Linux架構的每一個面向。』 ─ Everyday Linux User SYSTEMD 靈活運用 ｜ SUPERUSER 必讀之作 ★全新收錄★ ✔LVM、journald日誌系統和IPv6的實作 ✔新增「第17章」，專門討論虛擬化、容器和cgroup ✔systemd的延伸討論 Linux不像其他的作業系統，它不會對使用者隱瞞重要的資訊。反之，它讓你可以完全控制你的電腦──Linux會讓它的使用者掌控一切。但要真正掌握Linux，就必須理解這個作業系統的工作機制與內部結構，包括「系統是如何啟動(boot)的」、「網路是如何運作的」，以及「Linux的核心(kernel)實際上都做了些什麼」。 本書是暢銷書《How Linux Works》的第三版。作者Brian Ward再次深入這個深受喜愛的作業系統，對各個層面進行更詳盡、更深度的探討。任何對Linux內部運作感到好奇的讀者，都可以從中獲益。本書是作者多年專業知識的累積，第三版更新並強化許多知識，亦新增LVM(邏輯卷冊管理程式)、虛擬化、容器等內容。透過這本書，你將學到： ・Linux是如何啟動的，從開機載入程式(boot loader)到init (systemd) ・核心如何管理設備、設備驅動程式和程序 ・網路、介面、防火牆和伺服器的運作概念 ・開發工具的工作原理，以及它們與共享函式庫之間的關係 ・如何編寫出色的shell script 你還能探索Linux的核心，並檢查使用者空間程序中的關鍵系統任務，包括系統呼叫、輸入和輸出以及檔案系統維護。結合背景、理論、實際範例和詳盡的解釋，本書將教你「控制作業系統」所需的全部知識。

Little readers will love playing hide-and-seek in the jungle with Jazzy the lemur and Mama JoJo! Full of vivid colours and exotic animals, with liftable flaps and die-cut windows to explore on every page! Now available as a board book for the first time.

The Earth BookTake a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree BookThe Tree Book Take a closer look through the seasons in this incredible board book about trees, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about all the amazing things that trees can do? How do they grow and why do

A Maisy First Experiences story, celebrating the wonders of nature and exploring the outdoors. Join Maisy and her friends on an adventure as they look out for birds, bees, minibeasts and more! Now available in paperback.Maisy and her friends are heading to their local park for a nature walk! Join in on this adventure as they have fun looking out for birds, bees, minibeasts and more! There is so much to do: a visit to the pond, a spot of birdwatching, a wander through the wildflower garden and even building a den!The perfect book for little ones who love the outdoors.

The second book in a brand-new read-aloud board book series for the youngest Moomin fans!Moomin is feeling glum - his best friend Snufkin has gone away for the winter, and nothing is any fun without him. Luckily Moomin's other friends are there to help him feel less lonely until Snufkin returns. With gorgeous illustrations and a soothing story, this is the perfect book to celebrate friendship.More beautiful Moomin books:My First Moomin: Goodnight MoominMoomin and the Wishing StarMoomin and the Birthday ButtonMoomin: The Very BIG Moominhouse Lift-the-Flap Book

The original, award-winning Felt Flap series - perfect for babies and toddlers!Each title in this stylish series has five spreads with friendly characters to find behind colourful felt flaps. In Where's Mr King?, you're on the look out for Mrs Tube Driver, Mr Beefeater, Mrs Cyclist and Mr King himself!Lift the final flap and there's a surprise mirror - always a hit with the little ones. Parents adore these books because they are beautiful but tough enough to withstand even the most enthusiastic of young readers.And children love them because they are just so much fun. Other titles in the series include, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion?, Felt Flaps Where's Mr Unicorn? and Felt Flaps Where's Mrs Ladybird? Felt Flaps Where's Mr Lion? won Sainsbury's Children's Book of the Year 2017The felt flaps in this sturdy board book are perfect for little ones to turn and tug, which means you can get even the tiniest tot into books and finding the activity fun. Ingela Arrhenius' illustrations are a real b

The 13-Storey Treehouse – in colour! The first bestselling book in Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton's wacky treehouse adventures, packed full of comic book style illustrations! Perfect for fans of Dog Man and Bunny vs. Monkey, this book will make you laugh-out-loud on every page. 'The kind of book I would have loved as a kid' - Tom Fletcher, author of The ChristmasaurusAndy and Terry live in the WORLD'S BEST treehouse! It's got a giant catapult, a secret underground laboratory, a tank of man-eating sharks and a marshmallow machine that follows you around and shoots marshmallows into your mouth whenever you're hungry! Just watch out for the sea monkeys, and the monkeys pretending to be sea monkeys, and the giant mutant mermaid sea monster .. . Oh, and, whatever you do, don't get trapped in a burp-gas-filled bubble .. . !Well, what are you waiting for? Come on up!Climb more fun-filled levels by collecting all thirteen books in the seven million-copy-selling series – the perfect chapte

這不是一本普通的成長指南，而是一場讓你腦洞大開的秘密冒險！從躲避家長指令、破解生活規則，到發明無厘頭遊戲，本書蒐羅101個只有孩子知道的奇妙祕密。由《How to Survive》系列作者打造，風格瘋狂、幽默滿點，適合喜歡Adam Kay與Tom Gates風格的小讀者！Packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids, this is the perfect guide to growing up, with a mix of wacky and wonderful activities and challenges to get your imagination whirring. If you’re fed up of being told what to do, by everyone, then this is the book for YOU! This funny and accessible guide is bursting full of stuff grown-ups won’t tell you. It’s time to get off the sofa, get some downtime from your screen time and discover the secret to: brainwashing your parents, training a monkey, winning sports day and making your whoopee cushion smell like a real fart.Created in the top secret Secrets Laboratory (so secret we've forgotten where it is...), this highly illustrated, laugh-out-loud book is packed with 101 exciting secrets just for kids. A hilarious book from the author of the How to Survive... series, this zany new non-fiction book is perfec

Take a closer look inside Earth with this incredible board book about our planet, with see-through acetate pages. Have you ever thought about how amazing our world is? What happens deep under the Earth's surface? How do volcanoes form? And how does our planet stay a healthy place for us to live? Children will love discovering the answers with amazing see-through pages and clear, friendly text. With labelled acetate diagrams - from outer space to super soil - alongside human and animal life too, this is a fantastic first look at our world for curious children everywhere.From weather systems to the water cycle, The Earth Book is an exciting way to explore all the amazing things our planet does. Other books in the series: The Body Book and The Tree Book

Join in and help the busy police officer in this playful, interactive flap book!Can you help the busy police officer to find the robber? Join in and use the flaps to investigate the robbery, fly the police helicopter, and follow the trail with the help of Ted the dog. With interactive action-flaps, you can do it, too!Each clever flap provides an action or scene-change to encourage children to actively engage and explore. The playful flaps are perfect for little hands to develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.Original concept and illustration by Dan Green.

The seventh book in a thrilling, magical, and action-packed new fantasy series, illustrated throughout and perfect for 7-9 year olds!In the land of Draconis, there are no dragons. Once, there were. Once, humans and dragons were friends, and created the great city of Rivven together.But then came the Dragon Storm, and the dragons retreated from the world of humans. To the men and women of Draconis, they became legends and myth. When dragonseer, Connor, and his dragon, Lightspirit, solve an impossible puzzle, they are taken immediately to the palace.There they meet someone who needs their help to stop the Dragon Storm, and save Draconis from a terrible war!But something isn't adding up ... and not everyone can be trusted. Can Connor and Lightspirit work out who's really behind the Dragon Storm before it's too late?An exciting new fantasy series from the highly acclaimed author of Orion Lost, brilliantly illustrated throughout, and perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Dragon Mountain.

Wherever Looshkin goes, chaos follows right behind. Prepare yourself for rocket-powered nuclear burps, firecracker cheese and LARGE PANTS GALORE!Full of quick-fire gags and surreal hilarity, you'll never be able to guess what he'll do next - but it's guaranteed to make you titter!

NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER 2023 BARNES & NOBLE DISCOVER PRIZEA four-year-old girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a tragic mystery that remains unsolved for nearly fifty yearsJuly 1962. A Mi’kmaq family from Nova Scotia arrives in Maine to pick blueberries for the summer. Weeks later, four-year-old Ruthie, the family’s youngest child, is seen sitting on her favourite rock at the edge of a field before mysteriously vanishing. Her six-year-old brother, Joe, who was the last person to see Ruthie, is devastated by his sister’s disappearance, and her loss ripples through his life for years to come.In Maine, a young girl named Norma grows up as an only child in an affluent family. Her father is emotionally distant, while her mother is overprotective of Norma, who is often troubled by recurring dreams and visions that seem to be too real to be her imagination. As she grows older, Norma senses there is something her parents aren’t telling her. Unwilling to abandon

A boldly graphic, verbally playful affirmation that the most precious things in life are immeasurable! How far can you go? How much do you know? How kind are you? How much do I love you? These are the impossible questions every child has asked, and every parent has struggled to answer. This is a wonderfully affirmative and aspirational book of possibilities and exploration, a fantastic linguistic calibration/celebration of bravery, kindness, love, and so much more. Within this bright and colorful picture book and energetic glossary of words, Rilla Alexander brilliantly succeeds in measuring the immeasurables of life. BUILDS EMOTIONAL LANGUAGE: This book provides the linguistic tools to describe and measure the widest possible emotions and qualities with a rich palette of words saturated in wit, whimsy, and empathy. THE PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUNG AND OLD: Whether you are shopping for a baby gift, a graduation gift, or browsing the library shelves for a book to soothe a child getting ready t

Since its debut nearly a decade ago, the New York Times bestselling Phoebe and Her Unicorn series has captivated young readers with tales of magical spells, adventure, and friendship. Join in the magic in Dana Simpson's bestselling, award-winning series for middle grade readers and lovers of all things unicorn.

In The Last Last-Day-of-Summer by Edgar Award nominee Lamar Giles—now in paperback—two adventurous cousins accidentally freeze time on the last day of summer, and the secrets hidden between the seconds, minutes, and hours aren't quite the endless fun they expected!Otto and Sheed are the local sleuths in their zany Virginia town, masters of unraveling mischief using their unmatched powers of deduction. And as the summer winds down and the first day of school looms, the boys are craving just a little bit more time for fun, even as they bicker over what kind of fun they want to have.That is, until a mysterious man appears with a camera that literally freezes time. Now, with the help of some very strange people and even stranger creatures, Otto and Sheed will have to put aside their differences to save their town—and each other—before time stops for good.

Night of the Trolls collects books 5 and 6 from the Hilda graphic novel series, Hilda and the Stone Forest and Hilda and the Mountain King. Just as Hilda and her mum have started to relax into city life, our favourite blue-haired heroine discovers that Trolberg has some dark secrets to reveal. This gorgeous hardback, cloth spine edition also features behind-the-scenes material and an all-new cover by series creator Luke Pearson.This special collector's bind-up editions inspired the award-winning Hilda animated series on Netflix and are the perfect gift for a Hilda fan or any young adventurer in your life!

In the paperback of The Last Chance for Logan County, the third Legendary Alston Boys mystery from Edgar Award nominee Lamar Giles, Otto and Sheed team up with the Epic Ellisons against a corporation that wants Logan County's weirdness for itself!Otto and Sheed are back in yet another legendary adventure that just might take all their deduction skills, and a little help, to solve.With their journey through the last mirror on the left behind them, Otto and Sheed are ready for things to get back to normal. But their trip to that other dimension had side effects, and they come on quickly--starting with a thunderstorm that rains carnivorous frogs!And that's only the beginning. When a suspicious company called GOO, obsessed with Logan County's weirdness, shows up and starts buying all the property in town--and threatening to take Sheed away from Otto--some of the adults start acting stranger than usual, almost... zombie-like?With the help of Otto's mom, Sheed's dad, and the Epic Ellison twi

The battle between Good and Evil begins.Two brothers.One Good.One Evil.Together they watch over the Endless Woods.Together they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil.Together they train them, teach them, prepare them for their fate.Then, something happens.Something unexpected.Something powerful.Something that will change everything and everyone.Who will survive?Who will rule the School?The journey starts here. Every step is filled with magic, surprises, and daring deeds that test courage, loyalty, and who you really are. But they only lead you to the very beginning of the adventures that are THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL.

Give the gift of mystery with this complete collection boxed set filled with the beloved A to Z Mysteries® series that has inspired young readers for more than 25 years!Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose hunt down clues in their hometown as they search for missing persons, catch theives, save neighborhood pets and more! With more than 10 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for 25 years. This giftable 26-book boxed set is the complete series and perfect for young detectives. Join the adventure and crack every case from A to Z! Books in this boxed set include:The Absent AuthorThe Bald BanditThe Canary CaperThe Deadly DungeonThe Empty EnvelopeThe Falcon's FeathersThe Goose's GoldThe Haunted HotelThe Invisible IslandThe Jaguar's JeweThe Kidnapped KingThe Lucky LotteryThe Missing MummyThe Ninth NuggetThe Orange OutlawThe Panda PuzzleThe Quicksand QuestionThe Runaway RacehorseThe School SkeletonThe Talking T. RexThe

NEWBERY HONOR AWARD • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST •ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURE WINNER • Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.Welcome to the Golden Palace!Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance (where she and her family are the only Asian Americans) and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries. For instance:You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food. And people can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways.And the Golden Palace has secrets.But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people

From New York Times bestselling comic artist Betty C. Tang comes a funny, fast-paced, and heartrending story about three siblings living on their own as undocumented new immigrants, inspired by the author’s own childhood as a parachute kid. Perfect for fans of New Kid and Front Desk.★ “Emotionally moving and beautifully executed.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review★ "A compelling story of immigration and family bonds; highly recommended." — School Library Journal, starred review★ “Readers will find this story hard to put down.” — Booklist, starred review★ “Poignant and triumphant.” — The Horn Book, starred reviewA DREAM TRIP TO AMERICA TURNS INTO A NIGHTMARE!Feng-Li can’t wait to discover America with her family! But after an action-packed vacation, her parents deliver shocking news: They are returning to Taiwan and leaving Feng-Li and her older siblings in California on their own.Suddenly, the three kids must fend for themselves in a strange new world—and get along. Starting a new schoo

撥開元宇宙論述煙幕，建構元宇宙的正確概念，並探討三D影像對整體人類生活與普遍人性維度可能造成的衝擊影響之元宇宙現象學！本書允為洞燭元宇宙先機之新君王論！　本書是國內以哲學思考論述元宇宙的第一本作品。元宇宙（Metaverse）已成當代最夯話題與第一顯學，但環繞元宇宙的論述煙幕卻概念混亂，腦洞大開，腦霧亂噴！元宇宙的概念其實很簡單，就是VR虛擬實境（Virtual Reality）之三D影像技術與互聯網結合，形成一種三D影像化的新型網路平台。元宇宙就是「三D影像的網路化」或「網路的三D影像化」！佛教唯識學的「萬相唯識所變，識皆虛妄」，萊布尼茲的「微知覺幻象論」，柏格森的「事物即影像」，在三D技術發明之前，已提出三D影像的先驅概念，並預示元宇宙的危險！　元宇宙的最大危險就是三D影像打造「感官聲色犬馬」與「人工知覺幻境」，令人陷溺沉迷無法自拔，喪失思想與道德之自主性，造成人性價值維度的「降維打擊」，而這其實是整個西方現代社會一味追求「經濟/科技/娛樂」，對全人類「降維打擊」的一部分。本書作者提出「德性/能力/欲望」（virtue/ capacity /desire）三層人性觀之高維價值體系，簡稱VCD人設，同時設定三層人性維度具有高低價值等級，則何需懼怕元宇宙的「降維打擊」，如孟子說的「無以小害大，無以賤害貴」、「先立乎其大者，則其小者弗能奪也！」

An adorable sing-along board book, with five robust board sliders that are easy for little hands to use. Colourful frogs and a cheerful nursery song that is full of repetition will help children begin to learn their numbers and count down from five to one in a fun and interactive way.Each board book includes a free instrumental and vocal version of the nursery song – simply click on the QR code for little ones to listen and sing along!With bright illustrations, this book makes the perfect gift this Easter and beyond. Look out for other titles in this bestselling series from Nosy Crow.

Peep! Peep! All aboard with Thomas & Friends in this All Engines Go magnetic adventure! All Engines Go! Toddlers can take a journey across the Island of Sodor and meet all the trains in this fun, magnetic book with 5 great scenes. Start the day at the Engine Sheds, visit the Farm and race down Lookout Mountain. Then create adventures of your own with the magnetic characters of Thomas, Percy, Kana, Nia, Diesel, Bruno, Sandy and Carly.Each of the 8 engines is a magnetic play piece that can be used again and again. The illustration on the front cover shows the magnets that are stored inside the book. This removes the need for a plastic holder on the front cover.There are hours of fun to be had and this is the perfect way to encourage children aged 3 and up to use their imagination and build a life-long love of books. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh

A first book about the royal family in London, with push, pull and slide mechanisms, published for the King's Coronation and a perfect gift for toddlers.Get to know the Busy Royal Family and meet the new King!Push, pull and slide the tabs to help the King choose his outfit, enjoy a day at the races and go on a fun carriage ride. What better way to celebrate the coronation?Marion Billet's illustrations bring this adorable book, part of her popular London range, to life. Plus a fun rhyming story and lots of things to spot makes this board book a perfect present for toddlers who like to play as they read.Tiny tourists can also celebrate the coronation with The King's Coronation, The King's Coronation Sticker Book and King Charles III's Colourful Coronation!

The Girl Who Loves Bugs is a hilarious and heart-warming story empowering young girls to always be curious, from superstar writer Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie. Evie loves bugs. And she's fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks when she'd rather be peering under logs and examining snails.So, one day, she decides to bring the bugs inside, so she can be with them all the time. The problem is, the family is coming to stay, even fearsome Great Gran, who doesn't stand for any nonsense. And on the day of their arrival, Evie wakes up to find her bugs have escaped .. . all over the house! What is Great Gran going to say?A beautiful, bug-filled story about following your dreams, and the unconditional love of family.With ideas and tips at the back for looking after some of your own bugs (outside!).

The Girl Who Loves Bugs is a hilarious and heart-warming story empowering young girls to always be curious, from superstar writer Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie. Evie loves bugs. And she's fed up of having to keep up with her mums and brother on walks when she'd rather be peering under logs and examining snails.So, one day, she decides to bring the bugs inside, so she can be with them all the time. The problem is, the family is coming to stay, even fearsome Great Gran, who doesn't stand for any nonsense. And on the day of their arrival, Evie wakes up to find her bugs have escaped .. . all over the house! What is Great Gran going to say?A beautiful, bug-filled story about following your dreams, and the unconditional love of family.With ideas and tips at the back for looking after some of your own bugs (outside!).

2022 NomineeDesmond Elliott PrizeThe Goldsmiths PrizeLonglisted for the Booker PrizeWinner of the Desmond Elliott PrizeShortlisted for the Goldsmiths PrizeLonglisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize‘Original, memorable, shimmering’ - Sarah MossLia has only one child, Iris; her magical, awkward, endlessly creative daughter who has just entered the battleground of her teenage years. Lia and Iris have always been close, but there is a war playing out inside Lia’s body, too, and everything is about to change. As she confronts what might be the end, memories of her own childhood and a passionate love affair come rushing into her present, unearthing buried secrets and her family’s deepest fears. But Lia hopes: for more time, for more love, for more Iris.Dancing between voices within Lia’s body and without, flitting back and forth in time, this sweeping, dazzling story of a life and what it is to let go marks the arrival of an extraordinary novelist.'Restlessly inventive . . . delicate and persuasi

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A new graphic novel series for emerging readers about accepting yourself and others from up-and-coming author-illustrator Meggie Ramm Batcat loves being all alone in their home on Spooky Island. Up in their tree house, they pass the time playing video games and watching TV. But when Batcat suddenly finds themself haunted by an annoying, ice cream-stealing ghost, they visit the local Island Witch for a spell to remove their ghastly guest permanently! With their Ghost-B-Gone spell in hand, Batcat travels across Spooky Island to gather ingredients--to the Cavernous Caves where the bats tell them they're too round to be a bat, and to the Whispering Cemetery where the cats will help only if they commit to being a true cat. But Batcat is neither and that's what makes them special, right? From up-and-coming author Meggie Ramm comes a sweet and fun story about accepting yourself when you're perfectly in-between here and there.

The Brights are back in their second out-of-this-world graphic novel! From Epic Originals, The Bright Family series teaches heartfelt lessons about conflict resolution, cooperation, and the importance of family in all its forms. After searching for each other throughout the multiverse and repairing their interdimensional portals together, the Bright family is ready for a vacation! But relaxing days riding water slides and eating space ramen are put on hold when the portal drops them deep in the jungle on an unknown planet rather than at the door of the luxury resort. Told through multigenerational storytelling, the Brights are about to figure out that space travel is a lot like space ramen: It always leaves adventurers wanting more. Includes "One Birthday in Time," a bonus Bright Family tale outside the main plot line that's a true moment of delight for readers.

Blast off with Astrid and Stella in the graphic novel series from bestselling creators Hello!Lucky, perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly Fire up the turbo pumps and blast off with Astrid and Stella on their next adventure! Astrid and Stella are best friends and intergalactic heroes. But sometimes, even this dynamic duo needs a reset. After drifting into a dangerous force field powered by misunderstanding, it will take total teamwork to get back on track! Once they've recovered from that detour, a run-in with a fur-miliar villain and the rescue of an intergalactic pop star are enough to keep things interesting for Astrid, Stella, and their trusty robot sidekick, Bobo. They just need to remember what's most important--friendship and being true to yourself! Astrid and Stella just might surprise themselves by learning a few new things along the way, too.