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The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksAn unconventional story about navigating differences and learning to be present.​When a cat and her human go for walks, the human always decides where they go and what they do. "But what if it were the other way around?" the cat asks one day. So the next time, the human follows the cat. When the cat is in control, she wants to stop more often, and she wants to chase squirrels and climb up trees. Her human finds all these detours ridiculous. But when you walk at a cat's pace, you can see the most amazing things. Painted in richly saturated colors, The Cat Way explores the strange path to compromise and cooperation. Walking together might take some patience--but it can also lead to the most incredible surprises.

A Cherokee girl introduces her younger brother to their family's traditions -- begrudgingly! -- in this picture book written by Walter Award-winner Andrea L. Rogers and featuring gorgeous collage illustrations from debut artist Rebecca Lee Kunz. Sissy's younger brother, Chooch, isn't a baby anymore. They just celebrated his second birthday, after all. But no matter what Chooch does -- even if he's messing something up! Which is basically all the time! -- their parents say he's just "helping." Sissy feels that Chooch can get away with anything! When Elisi paints a mural, Chooch helps. When Edutsi makes grape dumplings, Chooch helps. When Oginalii gigs for crawdads, Chooch helps. When Sissy tries to make a clay pot, Chooch helps . . . "Hesdi!" Sissy yells. Quit it! And Chooch bursts into tears. What follows is a tender family moment that will resonate with anyone who has welcomed a new little one to the fold. Chooch Helped is a universal story of an older sibling learning to make space f

An imaginative and interactive picture book that uniquely combines reading, counting, movement, and play for kids ages 2-5, providing a source of screen-free indoor entertainment perfect for quality time at home Brimming with whimsical art, Can You Do This? takes kids through a series of fun physical activities that get them up and moving! From stomping their feet to standing on one leg, each page invites participation with prompts like "Can you hop like a bunny?" and "Can you stretch your arms all the way up to the sky?" As kids act out the playful challenges, they'll exercise their bodies and minds, while sharing laughs with family and friends. The perfect way to expend energy and pave the way for a good night's sleep!

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

An official treasury of fifteen stories from the world of Sylvanian Families – the perfect gift for Sylvanian fans, young and old!Enter the idyllic world of Sylvanian Families with this gorgeous official gift treasury, filled with fifteen magical stories featuring your favourite characters.Join Freya the Chocolate Rabbit and her friends as they have grand adventures in the countryside, dress up as mermaids in Sylvanian Land, and create unforgettable memories with their family and friends in the Village.With an illustrated map of the Sylvanian Village, character introductions and beautiful imagery throughout, Sylvanian Families: A Treasury of Tales is the perfect gift for fans to treasure.Sylvanian Families are one of the best selling and most beloved toys in the UK. Worldwide, the toys have sold over 230 million sets. Dive deep into the world of these classic toys, from Cedar Mountain to the Ballet Theatre, and join the Chocolate Rabbits, the Pookie Pandas and many more of your favouri

Kids' Indie Next List Nov/Dec 2024Kirkus Reviews Best of 2024Publishers Weekly Best Books 2024School Library Journal Best Books 2024From U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón and Caldecott Honoree Peter Sís: a transcendent picture book featuring the poem that will travel into space aboard NASA’s Europa Clipper."A luminous call to think about what is and to envision what might be."—Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewAs part of her tenure as U.S. poet laureate, Ada Limón has written “In Praise of Mystery,” which will be engraved on the Europa Clipper spacecraft that launches to Jupiter and its moons in October 2024. Published here as Limón’s debut picture book, this luminous poem is illustrated by celebrated and internationally renowned artist Peter Sís.In Praise of Mystery celebrates humankind’s endless curiosity, asks us what it means to explore beyond our known world, and shows how the unknown can reflect us back to ourselves.

Stunning artwork from the acclaimed illustrator of The Midnight Fair illuminates a sweet cautionary tale about a rabbit whose fabled soup-making gets away from him. Mr. Lepron is a rabbit who lives in a cozy burrow with many offspring. Every year on the first day of autumn, he reaps vegetables from the farmer's garden--carrots, onions, celery, beans, aromatic herbs, and much more--and makes the best soup on earth, adored by his family. As it simmers, he dozes and dreams of being a famous cook, hosted by kings. And sure enough, his soup is so good that it starts drawing creatures from all over--until one day a factory springs up in the woods, with Mr. Lepron presiding day and night and soup cans for sale in all the most renowned shops. But as demand rises, Mr. Lepron's dreams become fretful, and soon he starts hearing complaints: his soup is not as good as it was. Has his recipe changed--or has Mr. Lepron? How can he recapture the joy he once shared with his family? Mariachiara Di Giorg

Celebrate the joys and chaos of Christmas in this hilarious, illustrated, officially licensed picture book for comic book fans of all ages as Batman faces his most formidable challenge yet--his family during the holidays.Bruce Wayne is going to need a bigger mansion when the entire Bat-family comes home for Christmas. As the kids debate over what to get Batman--the man who has everything--and the Bat-pets run amok, crime doesn't take a holiday. The Joker's on the loose and Catwoman plots to make the naughty list. All the while, Batman's faithful butler Alfred just wants everyone to stand still long enough to take a nice family photo. Far from having a silent night, Batman and the gang will need a Christmas miracle to make it until morning. With lively illustrations, this official DC Christmas book from bestselling author Doogie Horner will charm and delight caped crusaders of all ages.

Blending documentary and conceptual photography, de Middel's account of migrants traveling to California brings the plight of immigration into harsh reliefCristina de Middel (born 1975), the first Spanish head of Magnum Photos, has been traveling for years with Mexican migrants on the train they call "the beast" interviewing sicarios (hired killers) and talking for hours with "coyotes" (clandestine smugglers) and police officers. She combines her own photographs with objects found in the desert and archival footage, creating a multi-layered narrative that evokes the hardships and dangers of searching for a better life. The journey begins in Tapachula, a city on the southern border of Mexico with Guatemala, and ends in Felicity, a small town in California dubbed the "Center of the World." This saga is punctuated by the accounts of three migrants recounting their crossing, as well as a commentary by the artist. An afterword by Mexican journalist Pedro Anza illuminates the issues at stake

★ 紐約時報排行榜冠軍！★ 《Saturday Night Live》喜劇女星 Kate McKinnon 首部中年級小說！★ 獻給所有「有點怪、但很棒」的孩子，一段關於自我接納的奇想冒險三姊妹 Gertrude、Eugenia 和 Dee-Dee Porch，在拘謹又古怪的 Antiquarium 鎮總是格格不入。她們不愛禮儀、不守規矩，只對科學充滿熱情。當她們被最後一所淑女學校退學，本以為人生就此定型，卻意外收到一封神祕邀請函——前往一所前所未見的學校：Millicent Quibb！但這裡根本不正常——校長是頭髮裡住著蟲子的瘋狂科學家，學生主任是一隻寄居蟹！？披薩可能致命！？校車竟然由倉鼠驅動！？在這個越怪越合理的世界裡，三姊妹不只要學習瘋狂科學，還得挺身對抗一群邪惡科學家的陰謀，拯救整座小鎮。這是一場充滿幽默、怪誕與勇氣的冒險——也是一個關於「與眾不同，其實就是你的力量」的成長故事。適合喜愛奇想冒險、無厘頭幽默的中年級讀者，也適合親子共讀，一起大笑、一起發現不一樣的自己。From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist. So, you want to be a young mad scientist. Congratulations! Admitting it is the first step. The second step is reading the (definitely true) tale of the Porch sisters... Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don't belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where all girls have to go to etiquette school and the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don't belong with their adoptiv

This book brings together the stories of 12 extraordinary people that have one thing in common-they took the same route to success: the hard way. Who kept studying while fighting cancer? How did a deaf doctor continue to save the lives of babies? Appreciate the cosmos with Stephen Hawking. Look at things from Temple Grandin's perspective. Be encouraged by Joshua Miele's positive attitude and enthusiasm to help others. Let Our Overcomers inspire you to tackle obstacles with perseverance!This book features:• Farida Bedwei‧Ogino Ginko‧Temple Grandin• Stephen Hawking‧Joshua Miele‧Alfred Nobel• Tsuneko Okazaki‧Srinivasa Ramanujan‧Gitanjali Rao• Kamala Sohonie‧Helen Taussig‧B. VijayalakshmiCome explore the World of Science Heroes, featuring heroes in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. These inspiring figures from all over the globe used their skill or intellect to solve problems, rising above adverse circumstances to leave a lasting impact through their ground-br

Have Pizza and Taco been naughty or nice? These foodie besties are getting ready for the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER in this hilarious graphic novel chapter book!IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME....in a few months!!! But Pizza and Taco have decided it's never too early to make their Christmas wish lists and check them twice. Now all they need to do is make sure they’re super nice and well-behaved because Santa Slaw is always watching! Taco has no problem helping neighbors and doing his chores...but Pizza, on the other hand...! Will Pizza and Taco get all the presents they ask for?This hilarious young graphic novel—with chapters—will tickle the funny bones of kids ages 5-8 and bolster their reading confidence. It's the perfect stepping stone for readers who are transitioning to longer chapter books and graphic novels.Readers will be hungry to collect all eight books in the series! Here are a few titles to look out for:Who's the Best?Super-Awesome Comic!Too Cool for School (A Parents Magazine Best Book!)Dare

What Nigel and Ori know could change the magical world. But first they have to survive it.In this propulsive sequel to The Spells We Cast, sunshine/grump soulmates Nigel and Ori must overcome magical corruption and an evil force inside Nigel.Still reeling from their deadly encounter with the Knife and the revelation that the Culling was unnecessary, soulmates Nigel and Ori have been thrust into a resistance movement overnight.They’ll do whatever it takes to end the tradition of greedy elites taking power from teen magicians. But with Alister rallying the Guild against them, a mysterious spell erasing the memories of every ally they recruit, and a dark force threatening to take control of Nigel, the road ahead is treacherous. Can Nigel and Ori’s newfound love protect them as they fight for justice—and their lives?The action-packed follow-up to The Spells We Cast will make readers laugh, swoon, cheer, and hold their breath right down to the stunning conclusion.

Carnival of the Animals musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Camille Saint-Sa螚s' original score, a perfect gift for music fans and animal lovers 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical notes inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 ?8.3 in. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of The Carnival of the Animals and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Camille Saint-Sa螚s' Carnival of the Animals with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of The Carnival of the An

Little Elisa can't stop crying and no one knows why. After a sleepless night, it takes a grandmother's touch--and an explosive fart--to bring much-needed relief.One night, little Elisa begins to cry. At first her crying resembles a cat's meow. But it soon grows so loud that the flowers wilt and the birds fly out the window. We move her bed so she can see the moon, we wrap her up warm, cool her down, and tie a red ribbon to her wrist. But nothing works. We all wonder: Why is she crying? After a long sleepless night, it takes a grandmother's touch to finally find out. Elisa lets out a fart that sounds like a plane taking off in the middle of the living room, nine blenders whirring at full power, twenty-seven moaning hair dryers . . .An irreverent story about the wind that passes through us all, A SLEEPLESS NIGHT shows that seemingly complicated problems can have simpler solutions than we think.

InvestiGators #1-7 套書 (精裝本)Perfect for fans of Dog Man! This goofy graphic novel series follows the super spy alligator duo the InvestiGators as they travel through the sewers and fight the forces of evil.Meet the InvestiGators. With their gadgets, know-how, and super-fast transportation system (they flush themselves down toilets to speed through the sewers!), Mango and Brash are the scourge of the super-villain landscape! As vest-wearing employees of the Special Undercover Investigation Teams, they solve all kinds of mysteries and frequently butt heads with their archnemesis: a former agent known as Crackerdile.Riddled with puns, potty humor, absurdism, and hilarious twists, InvestiGators is the perfect series for Dog Man fans looking for their next great read! It's kid-friendly comics at their best.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Join Carl and his ex-girlfriend’s cat, Princess Donut, as they fight fantastical creatures and deadly mobs to make it to the next level and build the kind of fan following the dungeon masters can’t ignore in the second book in the smash-hit Dungeon Crawler Carl series—now with bonus material exclusive to this print edition.“Greetings, Crawlers! The training levels have concluded. Now the games may truly begin.”The aliens have come, and they’ve transformed Earth into a multilevel, video game–like dungeon. It’s the newest season of the galaxy’s most watched game show, Dungeon Crawler World. Now on the third floor, Carl and Donut have to fight harder than ever. They’ve already proven that a Coast Guard vet and once-and-forever feline royalty are an almost unstoppable team. Their ratings are off the charts. Viewers can’t get enough. But the dungeon gets more dangerous each day, and now there’s a whole new problem to deal with: Quests.They call it the Over City.

Multiple-time New York Times-bestselling sewer surfing super-sleuths Mango & Brash are back in the eighth volume of the mega-smash-hit InvestiGators series! The InvestiGators are back...to school?! Mango and Brash have always been a class act but can these alligator detectives convincingly go undercover as average middle-school students? Why has the super-spy organization S.U.I.T. been assigned protection detail for a small-town team mascot? Is it a coincidence that the school happens to be the same one that Agent Mango (just barely) graduated from? Is Mango's family in danger? Will Brash pass home economics? Is Friday still pizza day? Find out in School Busted, the A+ return of the New York Times bestselling series by John Patrick Green! Read up, because there just might be a pop quiz later!

《衛報》評論為2023年澳洲最佳兒童讀物《垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎》作繪者★最驚喜樹枝主題姊妹作全新型態創作‧兒童人際互動繪本告訴孩子珍惜身邊的人、事、物，並心存感激。【價值認同／團隊合作】琪格為了證明自己是探險家，決定出發去尋寶！但，她不知道大家口中的「寶物」究竟是什麼！？樹枝朋友們告訴她——寶物是黃金鑽石、任何妳喜愛的東西，或一台丟失的玩具車……最後，琪格會找到什麼「寶物」呢？◎引導閱讀如果有看過《垃圾桶偵探鴿五郎》這個系列的讀者，一定對裡頭的小樹枝寵物──「川川」不陌生，這次鴿五郎的作繪者在新系列中，再次創造出四個全新的樹枝角色：紅通通、大樁、直挺挺、琪格，跟川川最大不一樣的是，他們不只是可愛的小樹枝，還是會說話、活跳跳的小樹枝團體！沒錯，《嗨樹枝！》系列故事便是以四枝個性迥異的小樹枝為主角，內容風格除了延續前作鴿五郎的朝氣與活力之外，這次改採全彩內頁的繪本型態，讓整體畫面更加繽紛活潑。而這系列的主題目前規劃有四個故事，探討了「同儕間的人際關係」、「友誼的價值」，以及「情感表達」、「轉念思考」與「學習解決問題」等主旨，內容也描繪了孩子童年時期，在「想要獨立」和「需要家庭給予的安全感」兩者之間的矛盾表現。《嗨樹枝！找到了嗎？》是系列的第三本，講述攀登過高山也馴服過野獸的小樹枝琪格，一心想成為冒險家，但她認為還得要完成「發現寶物」這個任務，才夠格當個冒險家！只是，琪格不知道所謂的「寶物」究竟是什麼？又要去哪裡找？於是，樹枝朋友們全體陪她一起出發尋找。他們到處找，不論是草叢、石堆，甚至琪格還勇敢地爬上巨石頂，結果卻發現自己有懼高症下不來，甚至還遭遇到攻擊……在尋寶任務途中遭遇到的種種困難，最終讓琪格認知到，原來所謂「有價值的寶物」就在她身邊，而且到處都是！除了無窮無盡的大自然的各項資源，還包括始終陪著她、幫助她度過難關的樹枝好朋友們！希望能藉由這個有趣又溫馨的故事，啟發孩子對所謂「有價值的東西」的認知思考，並學習在日常生活中觀察探索，懂得珍惜自己所擁有的──那些無論有形或無形的寶物！＊學習領域：語文、生活課程（身心素質與自我精進）、情緒教育（社會情緒學習）＊議題：價值觀教育／人際互動系列好評2023 年澳洲最佳兒童讀物。──《衛報》The Guardian-「故事很簡單，但有很多戲劇性的時刻和很多笑點。」——《閱讀》評論「一個關於讚頌團隊合作和認知他人感受的可愛故事……將吸

2025 CHILDREN'S BOOK COUNCIL HOT OFF THE PRESS PICKFilled with sweet and savory recipes from bestselling author Barbara Beery, this children's cookbook ismagnifiqueBonjour, aspiring chefs! Put on your aprons and get ready to master French cuisine.Mais oui!From delectable patisserie to savory soups, and from baguettes to the five French mother sauces-béchamel, hollandaise,velouté, espagnole, and tomato-Ooh La La! Kids Cook Frenchis a child-friendly take on classic French cooking. Developed by bestselling children's cookbook author Barbara Beery and filled with simple instructions and full-color photos, this cookbook is the perfect gift for kids who feel at home in the kitchen.

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

From three-time Newbery honor-winning author Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling and immersive young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.Plum's adventure continues in the fourth installment of the Legends of Lotus Island series. Lotus Island is in grave danger, and the powers of the Guardians are weakening. Plum must gather all her strength in order fulfill her destiny and save her friends.

A girl's community joins hands to fight intolerance and antisemitism in this richly illustrated picture book that sings with hope for young readers. Leila loves going to Hebrew school and hearing stories of mighty kings and quick-witted queens. Being Jewish is a part of her story, and learning Hebrew connects her to her ancestors. L'dor V'dor! From one generation to the next! But when Leila's synagogue gets vandalized, she isn't sure she wants to be Jewish. It makes her feel different. She doesn't want to stand out if it means people won't like her. Then Leila's classmates and community come together to repair the synagogue. This compassionate gesture makes Leila realize that everyone around her is different--and that's a beautiful thing. Lyrical text and gorgeous, textured collage art by award-winning illustrator Selina Alko make a powerful statement in this uplifting story based on an event from the author's childhood. Back matter, including a glossary and an author's note, provide a

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

本套《The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien》為全球首部托爾金詩作全集，跨越近七十年的創作歷程。詩作題材多元，從愛情、友情、信仰，到自然景物與奇幻傳說，既獨立成篇，也與《The Hobbit》與《The Lord of the Rings》緊密相連。收錄作品中，包含一戰期間創作的思鄉之作，以及融合《The Silmarillion》世界觀的史詩詩篇。由 Christina Scull 與 Wayne G. Hammond 編輯與註解，為讀者帶來文學與人生交織的詩歌全景。跨越托爾金一生的重要詩作全收錄揭示詩作背後的創作背景與生平故事兼具文學價值與典藏意義的三卷精裝套書Award-winning world first publication of the collected poems of J.R.R. Tolkien, spanning almost seven decades of the author’s life and presented in an elegant three-volume hardback boxed set. Winner of the 2025 Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inkling Studies J.R.R.Tolkien aspired to be a poet in the first instance, and poetry was part of his creative life no less than his prose, his languages, and his art. Although Tolkien’s readers are aware that he wrote poetry, if only from verses in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, its extent is not well known, and its qualities are underappreciated. Within his larger works of fiction, poems help to establish character and place as well as furth

這款聖誕倒數日曆收錄 24 本精緻的《Magic Painting》迷你著色書，讓孩子每天開啟新驚喜。附有畫筆，只需沾水輕刷，黑白線條即幻化為繽紛色彩。主題包含小精靈、星星、聖誕樹與麋鹿等節慶圖案，每冊皆附防滲插卡，方便使用。兼具創意與節慶樂趣，是送給孩子的理想聖誕禮物。A pre-Christmas gift with 24 beautiful little Magic Painting books that will keep children entertained. Discover 24 beautifully-illustrated Magic Painting books to count down to Christmas!This luxury advent calendar contains a festively illustrated Magic Painting book behind each window - plus, behind the first window you'll also find a high-quality, wood-handled brush. Simply use the brush to sweep water over the black-and-white designs in the books and vibrant hues magically appear!Count down the days to Christmas by painting enchanting images of elves, stars, Christmas trees, decorations and much, much more. Each little book contains four beautifully detailed magic painting images, plus an insert card to stop water from seeping through to the pages below. As the big day approaches, watch out for images of reindeer, Christmas stockings and of course

本書以 Tove Jansson 經典角色姆明為主角，結合實體信件設計，打造一段充滿驚喜的尋寶冒險。故事從 Snufkin 寄來的一封信開始，Moomintroll 按著線索在姆明谷展開探索。讀者可隨他一起打開書中信封，收到來自姆明家族與朋友的驚喜小物：Moominpappa 的明信片、Little My 的小冊子、Moominmamma 的煎餅食譜等等。插圖溫暖柔和，充滿姆明世界特有的詩意氛圍。這不只是一本故事書，更是一份能反覆翻閱、值得收藏的互動禮物。This beautifully-illustrated picture book is a brand new interactive story, with real letters to open, based on Tove Jansson's beloved Moomin characters and the classic world of Moominvalley. A treat for Moomin fans old and new, it is sure to be treasured for years to come.“Dear Moomintroll . . . here’s a letter for you!”Moomintroll’s best friend Snufkin has left Moomintroll a special surprise in the letterbox – a treasure hunt!Follow Moomintroll as he explores Moominvalley and finds all the clues Snufkin has left, leading to an exciting surprise. Open the envelopes inside this book and find letters from all your favourite Moomin characters, including postcards from Moominpappa, a little book from Little My, a pancake recipe from Moominmamma – and more!

A unique illustrated exploration of the development of finance that combines data from every part of the world and covers five thousand years of history “The book is a lot of fun. Data-fixated readers will enjoy unpicking its main content: a series of elegantly produced maps, graphs and other visualisations. These are eclectic in scope and ambitious in intent.”—Jonathan Guthrie, Financial Times From the emergence of money in the ancient world to today’s interconnected landscape of high-frequency trading and cryptocurrency, the story of finance has always taken place on an international stage.Finance is one of the most globalized and networked of human activities, and one of the most important social technologies ever invented. This volume, the first visually based book dedicated to finance, uses graphics and maps to bring the complex and abstract world of finance down to earth, showing how geography is fundamental for understanding finance, and vice versa. It illuminates the people—inc

Sleeping Beauty musical jigsaw puzzle: Featuring four sound clips of an orchestra playing from Tchaikovsky's original score - a perfect gift for music lovers and aspiring ballerinas 4 musical buttons to press: Complete the puzzle to see how the story ends and press the musical note inside the shaped pieces to hear the music Sturdy gift box contains: 48-piece puzzle (44 child-friendly pieces, plus 4 shaped pieces with cutouts for pressing the musical buttons) and an educational poster; finished puzzle measures 11.7 ?8.3 in. Edutainment for ages 4-7: Includes a puzzle frame that gives a concise retelling of the story of Sleeping Beauty and a double-sided poster with information about the composer, music and the story's ending on one side, and the full puzzle image on the other Piece together the magical adventure of Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty ballet with this unique musical jigsaw puzzle. Begin with a musical tray that tells the story of Sleeping Beauty - from the birth of Princess Au

A new holiday classic in the making with a message for all that highlights the spirit of gifts and giving One morning Little Hare wakes up to a thud on her roof. When she goes outside to investigate, she finds a gift-wrapped package has landed on her house. So starts a search to find the owner. She drags the package all over the forest on the back of her sled, but no-one knows whose it is, until she bumps into a large figure dressed in red and white with a long white beard and glasses. This charming story follows the unfolding adventure as Little Hare helps to avoid a disaster and save Christmas for all her forest friends. Little Hare is rewarded for her generosity and selflessness with her own special gift. With delightful pastel art, Shatokhin has penned a tale that wonderfully embodies the spirit of the gifting season.

Celebrate the holidays with Goku, Vegeta, and Buu in this official countdown calendar, filled with 12 days of exclusive gifts inspired by the iconic anime Dragon Ball Z!Get ready to fight alongside the Z-Fighters and ring in Christmas with Goku, Gohan, and other favorites! Open up a new gift pocket each day leading up to Christmas to discover an exciting enamel pin. Fun and interactive, Dragon Ball Z: The Twelve Days of Christmas will delight fans of all ages!DISCOVER 12 UNIQUE ENAMEL PINS: Filled with exciting pins featuring fan-favorite characters such as Goku, Gohan, and Vegeta. This countdown calendar is a must-have gift for fans of all ages.COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: With wearable pins themed to the Buu Saga from Dragon Ball Z, count down to Christmas by opening the door to a surprise each day starting on December 13.

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

The purrrfect series for newly confident readers, beautifully illustrated by Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner, Jenny Løvlie, and written by bestselling author, Paula Harrison. Kitty is a superhero-in-training with feline superpowers. She dreams of being just like her superhero mum one day, but she's still got a lot to learn.Join her for a series of enchanting adventures by the light of the moon. In Kitty and the Missing Pumpkins, Kitty is excited about the upcoming Autumn Festival. It's going to be a real feast for the whole community, and Kitty has worked hard all week to help prepare for it.But when she arrives to help set-up for the party, everything has been ruined. The decorations have been torn down, half the food has disappeared, and the pumpkins she and her friends carved are missing. Can Kitty use her superpowers to save the Autumn Festival?For another superhero adventure with Kitty and her cat crew, read Kitty and the Stolen Storybook.

Welcome to Peppa’s World! In this special book, you can get to know all Peppa’s family and friends, visit her favourite places and discover special secrets about Peppa’s world!There’s lots to do in this brilliant book including learning fun facts, trying different activities, and discovering treasures! The perfect gift for the BIGGEST Peppa fans!Did you know . . .Peppa loves jumping in MUDDY PUDDLES! Don't miss these other brilliant Peppa books:Peppa Pig: My Best Friend PeppaPeppa Pig: Peppa Loves HugsPeppa Pig: Peppa’s First Day at School

這是一則以阿拉伯世界的「茉莉花革命」為原型，充滿《一千零一夜》魅力的寓言故事。阿奇生活在一個被貪婪統治者掌控的國家。國王和皇后下令抓捕所有青鳥，並將牠們關在皇宮庭院的大籠子裡。人民在痛苦和恐懼中度日，直到有一天，小青鳥帶領男孩做出行動，起身對抗不合理的霸權，共同拯救這片散發著茉莉花清香的月牙之地。以阿拉伯世界的「茉莉花革命」為原型充滿《一千零一夜》魅力的寓言故事歌頌人們追求自由與民主的勇氣阿奇生活在一個被貪婪統治者掌控的國家。國王和皇后下令抓捕所有青鳥，並將牠們關在皇宮庭院的大籠子裡。人民在痛苦和恐懼中度日，直到有一天，一隻小青鳥成功逃脫了⋯⋯小青鳥帶領男孩做出行動，起身對抗不合理的霸權，共同拯救這片散發著茉莉花清香的月牙之地。重磅推薦苗博雅｜臺北市議員海狗房東｜繪本工作者 黃益中｜公民教師、《思辨》作者 楊斯棓｜醫師、《人生路引》與《要有一個人》作者劉安婷｜Teach For Taiwan 創辦人 蔡依橙｜素養教育工作坊 核心講師各界好評「讓我們跟隨微小而堅韌的自由之心，一起穿透令人窒息的鐵幕。」——苗博雅（臺北市議員）「一隻小青鳥和一個小男孩聯手提醒我們：再怎麼激勵人心的話，最終需要行動來實踐。對抗極權政府固然如此，對抗國家、社會裡發生的任何不合理現象，也都如此。」—— 郝明義（大塊文化董事長）「《小青鳥與茉莉花》這本書彷彿源自《一千零一夜》的古老故事，卻同時隱喻當代每一個具有思想審查體制的威權政府。」——《星期日泰晤士報》（The Sunday Times）「精美的插圖與此書的基調完美契合，幫助年幼的孩子順利掌握故事的發展，是向全世界讀者介紹多元文化的絕佳讀物。」——英國圖書信託（BookTrust）𓂃 𓂃 𓂃2010 年底至 2011 年初，北非國家突尼西亞因經濟困境和高失業率陷入困境。攤販青年自焚事件引發了一連串的大規模街頭示威和民主運動。突尼西亞總統阿里在「茉莉花革命」期間下令封鎖全國網路，企圖阻止人民在社交媒體上互相交流，卻無法熄滅革命的火焰。網友們通過推特、臉書和維基解密等平台，迅速將這場遠在小國的革命消息傳播至全世界。這場事件成為「阿拉伯之春」反獨裁浪潮的起點，並導致阿里總統下台，使突尼西亞成為這波革命中唯一成功實現和平過渡和民主轉型的國家。比利時童書作家萊拉．庫巴擁有擁有突尼西亞血統，她通過寫作描繪了人民反抗壓迫、追求正義、以及從獨裁政權下

Aldo: Ghost Dog brims with humor on every page, as each illustration offers a delightfully ironic counterpoint to the narrative of Aldo discovering the joys and difficulties of his new life as a ghost dog. With this newfound identity, Aldo can now steal food in the park unseen, has learned to fly, and is happy ... almost all the time. There are some things, however, that he finds hard to let go of, like a secret love, which was indeed very special. Will they ever meet again? Aldo's cheerful personality and optimism carry the dog and the reader through the adventures--and misadventures--that await us every day.

With Little Red Riding Hood leading the pack, Lucy Cousins retells three favorite fairy tales in all their original power, with a spare text and bold art exuding her cheerful wit. "Grandmother, what big teeth you have.""All the better to eat you with, my dear!" An impressively hungry (and soon-dispatched) wolf. A clever and well-housed little pig. Helpful neighbors feasting on the, well, vegetable of their labors. From best-selling, award-winning author-illustrator Lucy Cousins, here are three classic children's tales--"Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Little Pigs," and "The Enormous Turnip"--showcased together in one rousing volume. These well-loved stories take on new energy as Lucy Cousins brings them to vivid life in a not-to-be-missed collection.

以魔法世界為主題，收錄 25 款獨家驚喜小物，陪伴粉絲度過節慶倒數時光。每日開啟一扇小門，迎接來自霍格華茲的經典角色與物件，包括 Dumbledore、Dobby 等熟悉身影。高質感設計與收藏格式兼具實用與紀念價值，是魔法迷不可錯過的聖誕禮盒。Celebrate the holidays with the Wizarding World's most iconic characters, creatures, and objects with this enchanting advent calendar filled with more than 25 surprises! It's Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2024 Edition. Harry Potter: Holiday Magic: The Official Advent Calendar 2024 Edition celebrates the magic of Hogwarts with 25 days of exclusive surprises, keepsakes, and collectibles delivered in a stunning keepsake calendar format. DISCOVER MORE THAN 25 HARRY POTTER SURPRISES: Discover a new holiday surprise every day! Each of the 25 doors features a well-known icon of the Wizarding World, from Professor Dumbledore to Dobby the house-elf. COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: With 25 days of all-new items themed to the Harry Potter films, countdown to Christmas by opening the door to a surprise each day from December 1st through 25th. COMPLETE YOUR H

百年前，礦工起義在槍口下畫下句點，西維吉尼亞小鎮上的傷痕卻從未癒合。如今，16歲的邁爾斯背負家族歷史與跨性別身份，在偏見與暴力中成長。當腐敗警長的罪證落入他手中，真相與生命的界線驟然模糊。作者以緊湊筆觸描繪美國鄉村的貧困、抗爭與代際創傷，融合懸疑元素與真實社會議題，呈現一場勇氣與脆弱交織的青春反抗。A Michael L. Printz Honor BookA queer Appalachian thriller that pulls no punches—following a trans autistic teen who's drawn into the generational struggle between the rural poor and those who exploit them.The INSTANT New York Times, USA Today, and Indie bestselling novel from award-winning author Andrew Joseph White!The limited-quantity first printing of this powerful novel features specially-designed endpapers with photos of West Virginia coal mines from The Library of Congress!On the night Miles Abernathy—sixteen-year-old socialist and proud West Virginian—comes out as trans to his parents, he sneaks off to a party, carrying evidence that may finally turn the tide of the blood feud plaguing Twist Creek: Photos that prove the county’s Sheriff Davies was responsible for the so-called “accident” that injured his dad, killed others, and cr

The Princess in Black may know how to handle all kinds of monsters, but a kitten set on destruction? Me-OW! Duchess Wigtower had heard that pets are fun, but all her kitten has gotten her is nine lives' worth of problems. Eeeeek! It's time for someone else to deal with this catastrophe. Princess Magnolia is thrilled when a kitten lands on her doorstep, but just as she's about to play with Plumpkins (or should it be Hugmaster Floof?) the monster alarm goes off. When Princess Magnolia returns to her castle, her furry companion has carved up the wallpaper! In fact, each time Princess Magnolia leaves to help the Goat Avenger fight a very grouchy monster, her feline friend wreaks havoc. Has the Princess in Black finally met her match? Ten years after she first donned her cape, the Princess in Black returns for a purrfectly hilarious entry to the New York Times best-selling series.