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The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksFrom the inimitable creator of El Deafo, this all-ages alphabet book is also a hand-wrought, high-fidelity, hilariously tongue-in-cheek homage to the golden days of album cover art. Cece Bell loves music and collecting old record albums, her introduction explains, especially albums featuring animal artists. The bouncing harmonies of the Barbershop Beagles, the elegant crooning of the elephant Ella Fontaine, the hilarious rhymes of the Hip-Hop Hedgehogs--all are represented in this quirky ABC book that draws on the creator's personal collection of albums, memorabilia, and lyrics dating between 1944 and 1984, the heyday of album design. With wry, witty text, silly and sumptuous sound play, and biographical end matter on all twenty-six musical acts, the book commands and stands up to repeated readings. Bright, zany art--all painted and lettered by hand--a stellar design, and an album-size trim make it a col

Awaken your spidey-senses with touch-and-feel farm fun!Kids join their favorite Super Hero on a sensory adventure full of soft baby chicks, fuzzy sheep, smooth spotted cows, and more. The compact size of this board book is perfect for the tiny hands of your budding Super Hero encouraging self-guided sensory exploration.Complete your young Super Hero's library with these titles from Marvel Beginnings:Marvel Beginnings: Spider-Man's Spooky HalloweenMarvel Beginnings: First 100 WordsMarvel Beginnings: My First Bedtime StorybookMarvel Beginnings: Mirror Hulk!Marvel Beginnings: First Colors, Shapes, NumbersMarvel Beginnings: I Love You 3000

三度榮獲紐伯瑞榮譽獎的 Christina Soontornvat 帶來全新奇幻系列，講述一位名叫 Plum 的女孩如何在變身學校中學習與動物溝通、守護自然、找尋自我。她來到蓮花島的守護者學院，與來自各地的孩子們一同接受訓練，學會冥想、鍛鍊身心，並準備迎接轉化為神秘守護獸的挑戰。只是，當同伴們逐漸顯現羽翼與力量，Plum 卻遲遲沒有變化。她是否能找到屬於自己的力量？2025 RICBA NomineesA 2023 Junior Library Guild SelectionAn Indie Next PickFrom 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.Young Plum is shocked to discover that she's been accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, an elite school where kids learn how to transform into Guardians, magical creatures who are sworn to protect the natural world. The Guardian masters teach Plum and her friends how to communicate with animals and how to use meditation to strengthen their minds and bodies. All the kids also learn to fight, so they can protect the defenseless if needed.To her dismay, Plum struggles at school. While her classmat

Reeya Rai: Adventurous Inventor#1-4 (共4本)(平裝本)包含： 9781669034087 #1 Reeya Rai and the King's Treasure (平裝本) 9781669034155 #2 Reeya Rai and the Lost Library (平裝本) 9781669034223 #3 Reeya Rai and the Ivory Peacock (平裝本) 9781669034292 #4 Reeya Rai and the Secret Workshop (平裝本)

NPR Best Book of the YearBooklist Best Book of the YearKirkus Best Book of the YearPublishers Weekly Best Book of 2023School Library Journal Best Graphic Novel 2023Amazon Best Book of the YearNew York Public Library Best Book of the YearChicago Public Library Best Book of the YearA poignant, hilarious, and unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them. Pedro Martin has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito--his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache. Along the wa

"Lyrical, mesmerizing, and otherworldly. . . stunning proof that Nghi Vo is one of the most original writers we have today. A beautiful, brutal, monstrous Hollywood fantasy."--Taylor Jenkins Reid, New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn HugoImmortality is just a casting call away. An Amazon Best Book of 2022One of NPR's Best Books of 2022Vulture's #1 Fantasy Novel of 2022Best of Year Selections at Apple Books B&N Booksellers LibraryReads TIME Magazine Oprah Daily The Philadelphia Inquirer Publishers Weekly Buzzfeed Chicago Review of Books LitHub BookRiot Paste Magazine Geek Girl Authority Bookish The Mary Sue New York Public Library Vulture Locus Recommended Reading List Kobo The Quill to Live L. A. Public Library Audible Amazon NPR An Indie Next and LibraryReads Pick This edition includes an exclusive reading group guide. It was magic. In every world, it was a kind of magic. "No maids, no funny talking, no fainting flowers." Luli Wei is beautiful, talente

Children’s literacy advocate John Schu and Caldecott Honor recipient Lauren Castillo celebrate the power of finding the perfect book.This is a word on a page. This is a page in a book. This is a book on a shelf ... waiting. With a seahorse kite in their hand, a child heads out with Dad to the library. On the way they stop at a park, joining lots of people, some of whom are flying kites, too. At the library, a person toting a big pile of books hands over a story on a favourite subject: the seahorse. All around, there are readers poring over books, each with their own questions, ideas to explore, hopes for the future ... and imaginations ready to spark. With a warm, lyrical text and expressive illustrations, John Schu and Lauren Castillo invite us to imagine the myriad of ways that books can foster connection and understanding – and how they can empower children to transform the world.

A Sydney Taylor Award WinnerA Jane Addams Children's Book Award WinnerA Judy Lopez Memorial Award WinnerA National Jewish Book Award FinalistA Junior Library Guild SelectionA 2022 ALSC Notable Children’s BookAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2021A New-York Historical Society's Children’s History Book Prize WinnerAn Amazon Best Children’s Book of 2021PRAISE FOR HOW TO FIND WHAT YOU'RE NOT LOOKING FORby Veera Hiranandani*"A splendid historical fiction tale of bravery and determination." —School Library Journal, starred review.*"A powerful blend of important themes and everyday triumphs and sorrows." —Kirkus, starred review. "In this moving novel about a turbulent time, Ari and her family discover that what is most important is not what you think you want." —Booklist*"...explores the benefits and costs of assimilation and the complexity of being both white and a religious minority in America then—and now." —Publisher's Weekly, starred review."What’s most striki

An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming social anxiety to find self-acceptance.I gather the books in my arms, and give them a hug. "Welcome back," I whisper.Nicky is a shy little girl who feels most at home in the safe space of her school library, and when the library closes for a week, she is forced to face her social anxiety. But when she meets a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at the diner where her mother works, Nicky realizes that being different doesn’t have to mean being alone, and that there’s a place for everyone.Book lovers of all ages will find inspiration in this beautiful, poetic love letter to reading - and how it helps us find empathy and connections with the world around us.

A bright and adorable tabbed board book featuring first words all to do with a day in town, from a trip to the library, to shopping, to the park, to lunch at a cafe and more! Join Maisy for a day trip to her local town. Each spread is themed around different shops and locations: the library, the post office, the garden centre, the supermarket, a cafe and more! With bright, colourful, clearly labelled pictures to help broaden vocabulary and understanding, and bold, easy-to-use tabs which are perfect for helping little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again. Early learning is so much fun!

A National Book Award FinalistBoston Globe Best Book of 2021TIME Best Children’s Book of 2021Washington Post Best Children's Book of 2021New York Public Library Best Book for Kids of 2021Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book for 2021NPR Best Book of 2021 PW Best Book of 2021Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2021Kirkus Best Book of 2021School Library Journal Best Book of 2021"A gentle, glowing wonder, full of love and understanding." –The New York Times Book ReviewIt's the summer before middle school and eleven-year-old Bug's best friend Moira has decided the two of them need to use the next few months to prepare. For Moira, this means figuring out the right clothes to wear, learning how to put on makeup, and deciding which boys are cuter in their yearbook photos than in real life. But none of this is all that appealing to Bug, who doesn't particularly want to spend more time trying to understand how to be a girl. Besides, there's something more important to worry about:

Let's read comics! I Can Read Comics is an early reader line that familiarizes children with the world of graphic novel storytelling and encourages visual literacy in emerging readers.When a tiny wave grows bigger and bigger, what's a fish to do? Fish and Wave by Sergio Ruzzier is a playful exploration of what it really means to go with the flow.Fish and Wave is a Level One I Can Read Comic, a simple story for shared reading. Praise for Fish and SunPublishers Weekly Best Book of 2021Kirkus Best Book of 2021Junior Library Guild Selection4 Starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, The Horn Book

《芙烈達‧卡蘿和她的動物們》繪者John Parra以童年為靈感，描繪孩提時代與身為園藝師的父親穿梭各家各院，用花草樹木打出美麗風景，進而啟發他不畏他人眼光，驕傲地走出自己的藝術家之路。From award-winning artist John Parra comes a touching and deceptively simple picture book based on his childhood experience about the bond between a father and son, hard work, and the links between nature, art, and creativity. Today is a big daythe first time Juanito gets to help his papi on the job as a landscape architect! Throughout the day, Juanito sketches anything that catches his eye: a nest full of baby birds, a nursery with row upon row of plants and flowers, and more. Father and son travel from house to house, pruning, weeding, mowing, and turning overgrown and chaotic yards into beautiful spaces. A few of the clients don't appreciate Papi's hard work, like Juanito's classmate who pretends not to see him. But Papi always feels pride in owning his own business and in a job well done. And at the end of the day, Juanito may get the chance to turn his artistic eye toward landscape designj

In the grand finale of Elise Gravel's graphic chapter book series that Kirkus called a charming treasure, Arlo the crow is going to be a dad! The third book in this quirky series from acclaimed author Elise Gravel is perfect for fans of Narwhal and Jelly and Castronauts.Parenting is tough--even for a genius like Arlo--but luckily he isn't alone: his partner Marla and Uncle Pips are there to help! From building a new nest and taking care of Marla while she incubates the eggs to teaching the chicks everything they need to know, Arlo has his wings full. Join Arlo, Pips, Marla, and the new chicks as they explore this next big chapter in their lives.Snappy dialogue paired with a limited color scheme that's perfect for newly independent readers, this final story has tons of amazing kid-pleasing bird facts.More praise for Arlo & Pips #1: King of the Crows: A New York Public Library Best Book * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best * A Junior Library Guild Selection * An unexpected fri

Winner of the Josette Frank Award for Fiction ♦ An NPR Best Book of the Year ♦ An Amazon Best Book of the Year ♦ A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year ♦ A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year ♦ A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year ♦ A Christian Science Monitor Best Book of the Year ♦ A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year ♦ A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year ♦ A YALSA Top Ten Best Fiction for Young Adults pick ♦ A Goodreads Choice Award nominee ♦ An Indiana Elliot Rosewater Book Award nomineeA gut-wrenching, startling historical thriller about communist Romania and the citizen spy network that devastated a nation, from the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray.Romania, 1989. Communist regimes are crumbling across Europe. Seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu dreams of becoming a writer, but Romanians aren’t free to dream; they are bound by rules and force.Amidst the tyrannical dictat

Bluey wants to play Mum School instead of having a bath. But will she be able to rise to the challenge? Join Bluey and Chilli for a pre-bedtime game, where Bluey plays mum to some bouncy balloons. A funny get-ready-for-bed story, this is the perfect Mother's Day present for any Bluey fan!Can't get enough of Bluey? Also available:Bluey: The BeachBluey: Goodnight Fruit BatBluey: Little Library

Mac 和 Mac 的糊塗冒險繼續升級！這回他們異想天開，想用西瓜孵小貓；結果當然失敗，但總能靠「幸運」化險為夷。從被橡子砸到頭，到朋友 Meatball 送來一袋蜜蜂，事情總在出乎意料中解決。插畫由 Fly Guy 系列作者 Tedd Arnold 繪製，漫畫風格與短小章節，讓孩子輕鬆進入閱讀。故事結合民間「愚人故事」傳統，透過誇張橋段與雙關笑料，不僅搞笑，更鼓勵孩子思考角色錯誤推理的漏洞。You'll laugh out loud when Mac and Mac try to hatch a kitten. . . out of a watermelon. This easy-to-read intro to graphic novels is perfect for fans of all things goofy according to School Library Journal. Twin brothers Mac and Mac are soooo lucky. How lucky are they? - When they get hit on the head with an acorn, they're lucky that little acorns and not big watermelons grow on trees.- When their frenemy Meatball gives them a bag full of bees, they're lucky that Mom has just built a beehive to put them in.- And when their watermelon DOESN'T hatch a kitten, they're lucky that there's another way to get a pet.Illustrated by Tedd Arnold, whose Fly Guy series is a kid favorite, this fifth book in the Noodleheads graphic novel series is perfect for comic fans and reluctant readers, with short, fu

Best friends butt heads in Pea, Bee, & Jay #4: Farm Feud, an early graphic novel series by Brian "Smitty" Smith, perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and comic lovers alike!After a heated argument sends Pea and Bee on the hunt for new friends, Jay is stuck all alone.While Pea tries to form a new crew with Blueberry and Lenny the bee, Bee teams up with a high-strung Acorn and Pea's batty old Gramps. (What the heck, Gramps?!) And Jay? Well, Jay takes matters into his own wings.Can this trio figure out how to make up, or will this be the last of Pea, Bee, & Jay?Praise for Pea, Bee, & Jay: Kirkus Best Books of 2020SLJ Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListAmazon Best Books of 2020Junior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection

Your favorite characters are now part of the Who HQ library!Journey to deep space and learn how James Tiberius Kirk became one of the greatest space heroes in the Star Trek universe.From appearances i

★ School Library Journal Starred Review BookWhat can be learned from a tree? If we watch and listen...a tree has much to teach us about lifelike how you can be small and strong at the same time and how to weather the storms. The author, a philosopher, offers an intriguing look at how children can navigate this thing we call life as they grow and change.

與《湯瑪士小火車》及鐵道夥伴們一起展開冒險旅程！生動的插圖及對話將擬人化各式火車們詮釋得栩栩如生。品格教育融入故事情節中，是為寓教於樂的睡前故事。Including an incredible 65 mini paperback tales, the Thomas Story Library is truly timeless.Presented in a handy storage box that is beautifully decorated, this collection will welcome children into the fun-filled world of Thomas the Tank Engine!A kids favourite for many, many years, Thomas and his friends get up to some fascinating adventures and meet some colourful characters along the way, making each of the books in this set perfect bedtime reading.The perfect gift for parents and their child, this beautifully presented box set is sure to be passed on from generation to generation.

Get movinâ' and groovinâ' with 7 dancing dinosaurs! With funky lyrics and a catchy rap performance, this rhythmic romp encourages safe and exciting creative movements that are sure to inspire pretend play. Colorful artwork by bestselling Animal Boogie illustrator Debbie Harter and 6 pages of dinosaur facts make this an inclusive, educational and fun addition to your singalong library. Youâ're guaranteed to put it on repeat! A QR code on the book provides access to video animation and audio.

The third magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to Washington, DC, to wander inside the books at the Library of Co

Buckle up for Flight School with Pea, Bee, & Jay in this early graphic novel series by Brian "Smitty" Smith, perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, emerging readers, and comic lovers alike Jay the blue jay has never learned to fly, which has never been a problem . . . until a crew of super cool birds touch down at the farm and invite him to play some super cool flying games. Now Jay needs to figure out how to fly--and fast--before he misses out on all the fun. Lucky for him, his best buds Pea and Bee know just what to do...Start your engines because Flight School is now in session Praise for Pea, Bee, & Jay: Kirkus Best Books of 2020SLJ Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListAmazon Best Books of 2020Junior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List Selection

Winnie and Wilbur are visiting the wild animals from their library book in real life. It's exciting to journey by magic all around the world, but there is trouble for our travellers when the animals get hungry! A whistle-stop tour full of hilarious slapstick fun, with plenty of details to pore over in Korky Paul's intricate and spellbinding artwork. The best-selling Winnie and Wilbur series has been delighting readers both young and old since 1987 and Winnie and Wilbur have become favourite characters in homes and schools all over the world.

How did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!Walt Whitman was a printer, journalist, editor, and schoolteacher. But

NYT Best Children's Books of 2021A New York Times BestsellerA #1 Indie BestsellerA Parents Magazine Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Book of the YearA Horn Book Fanfare List SelectionA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Shelf Awareness Best Children’s Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearA BCCB Blue Ribbon List SelectionAn ALA Notable Children’s BookA Bank Street Best Children’s Book of the YearLonglisted for the 2022 CILIP Kate Greenaway MedalThe team behind the Newbery Medal winner and Caldecott Honor book Last Stop on Market Street and the award-winning New York Times bestseller Carmela Full of Wishes once again delivers a poignant and timely picture book that’s sure to become an instant classic.Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives. There’s the whiskered man with the crossword puzzle; Milo imagines him pla

Amazon Best Book of the Month * #1 Kids Indie Next List* Parents MagazineBest Book of 2020* Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book 2020 * SLJ Best Book of 2020 * Kirkus Best Book of 2020 * Junio

Return to the world of dragons, Fae and Librarian spies in this action-packed instalment of the Invisible Library series. Librarian-spy Irene finds herself in hot water, as a mysterious killer pursues

Winner of the 2020 Manga Taisho Grand Prize and a Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection by the Young Adult Library Services Association!A manga about the struggles and rewards of a life dedicated t

'The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.' A special edition of The Little Prince from the Macmillan Collector's Library series. Larger than usua

A New York Times bestseller!“Smart and funny…warm and rewarding.” ―Booklist (starred review)“A compelling and quirky tale of love and negotiating early adulthood in New York City.” ―School Library Jou

V. S. Naipaul’s Booker Prize winning novel about displacement, the yearning for the good place in someone else’s land and the attendant heartache. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a ser

How did a working-class girl from Cuba become a symbol of artistic freedom for Cuban Americans and the “Queen of Salsa”? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!Although her family and friends

“ ‘You can grow your own farm anywhere’ is the empowering message of this inclusive picture book.” — School Library Journal (starred review)You might think a farm means fields, tractors, and a barnyar

In this standalone sequel to Escargot, written by award-winning author Dashka Slater, we follow a funny and charming French snail through a library to find the book of his dreams.Bonjour!It is moi, Es

《圖書館學刊》（Library Journal）年度好書「靈性與修練」（Spirituality & Practice）網站評選最佳書籍《漫步》雜誌（Parade）《出版人週刊》（Publishers Weekly）《書單》雜誌（Booklist）《三輪》雜誌（Tricycle）一致推薦想要帶來慈悲的革命，需要有所覺悟。成長於地球生態的孩子，你們是第三個千禧年的人類。這個世界是你們的家，所

"This is a perfect book for a dinosaur storytime."—School Library JournalWinner 2021 CLEL Bell Award for SINGfrom Colorado Libraries for Early LiteracyThis STEM-friendly musical fossil dig will have dinosaur lovers singing along as they learn the science behindpaleontology.Set to the tune of "Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Bush,"Here We Go Digging for Dinosaur Bonesinvites budding paleontologists and dinosaur fans on an exciting fossil dig. Readers will hike the trail, scan the ground, and make a find—then discover how to build a T. Rex from its bones.

#1 Kids Indie Next List * Parents Magazine Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book of the Year * SLJ Best Book of the Year * Kirkus Best Book of the Year * Junior Library Guild Selection * Edgar Award Nominee * Four Starred Reviews * Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year *From debut author Janae Marks comes a captivating story full of heart, as one courageous girl questions assumptions, searches for the truth, and does what she believes is right--even in the face of great opposition.Zoe Washington isn't sure what to write. What does a girl say to the father she's never met, hadn't heard from until his letter arrived on her twelfth birthday, and who's been in prison for a terrible crime?A crime he says he never committed.Could Marcus really be innocent? Zoe is determined to uncover the truth. Even if it means hiding his letters and her investigation from the rest of her family. Everyone else thinks Zoe's worrying about doing a good job at her bakery i

From the acclaimed British illustrator, Charlie Mackesy, comes a modern fable for all ages, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse, that explores life’s universal lessons, featuring 100 color and black-and-white drawings.Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful book based on his famous quartet of characters. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse explores their unlikely friendship and the poignant, lessons they learn together.Mackesy has the rare combination of art world credentials and popular appeal, with collections on display around the world as well as a highly engaged, growing audience on Instagram. This collection is perfect for fans of books like The Alchemist, Winnie the Pooh, The Tao of Pooh, The Giving Tree, and other modern fables and will become an instant classic!