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最壞的大白鵝失眠啦！是誰整晚吹口哨？Gordon氣呼呼地踏上追查之路，卻一頭栽進了一場動物樂團大亂鬥！搖滾麋鹿、歌唱鱷魚、敲擊鯊魚輪番登場，他會忍得住不耍壞嗎？The Meanest Goose on Earth is back! Honkingly funny storytelling from bestselling author Alex Latimer-highly illustrated and full of laughs, this is the perfect series for emerging readers Gordon is THE MEANEST GOOSE ON EARTH. Well . .. he used to be, but now, he's trying to change his ways and be a GOOD GOOSE. The trouble is, it's really tricky to be kind and patient and good, especially when you've always been mean.In Gordon Starts a Band, Gordon is in a very bad mood. An annoying whistling noise has kept him awake ALL NIGHT and he's determined to find out what's causing it. His journey will lead him on a mission to try and help a rock 'n' roll moose, a singing crocodile, and a handy hammerhead shark .. . but can he help them without falling back into his mean ways?For more mean goose antics with Gordon, read The Meanest Goose on Earth.

"An appealing retelling of a notable folktale." -- Kirkus Reviews"The guards will be suspicious of adults. Su-Ling, you are our only chance. I have full confidence in you.""I can do it!""My brave little Tiger!"Set 800 years ago in the Yuan dynasty, Su-Ling and her family live in a village where the Mongols have invaded and made life very difficult for them. But the villagers are smart, and a plan to revolt against the Mongols begins to form with a message tucked into the Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes: "On the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, on the day of the full moon, commence attack at midnight." It's up to brave Su-Ling to deliver the message to her uncle without getting caught by the Mongol guards.This thrilling tale based on an ancient Chinese legend keeps kids on the edges of their seats as they cheer on Su-Ling to complete her mission to deliver the message in the mooncake.Unique, graphic novel-like illustrationsEndnotes inlcude information about mooncakes, the history of the M

由《紐約時報》暢銷書《看不見的東西》（Invisible Things）的創作者打造，這本互動式硬頁書將帶領幼兒踏上一段從混亂走向平靜的奇妙旅程，既溫暖又安心。當你覺得心情打結、亂糟糟的時候，要怎麼把那個「結」解開呢？跟著這本書的引導，一起走過彎彎繞繞、上上下下的情緒路線，最後回到平靜的狀態。拿起這本書，停下來，深呼吸，學習正念與情緒安定技巧——完全針對幼齡讀者量身打造。《看不見的東西》首次提出了探索人類經驗中「看不見」的情感與感受這一美好概念，鼓勵我們去關注那些眼睛看不到但真實存在的感覺。這本全新硬頁書將這個概念以互動方式呈現，幫助孩子探索並掌握自己的情緒。為什麼你會喜歡這本書：✦ 情緒教育書籍：無論是老師、治療師還是照顧者，都可以用這本書作為開啟對話的起點：「你感覺混亂的時候是什麼樣子？」「是什麼讓你感覺平靜下來？」✦ 社會情緒學習（SEL）：許多老師會讓孩子用圖表來指出自己的情緒並學著命名它們，而這本書就是一個極佳的輔助工具。✦ 專業審核把關：本書經由專門處理兒童心理健康的持牌臨床社工審閱，專業可靠。✦ 超人氣創作者：Andy J. Pizza 是多本童書的創作者，包括暢銷書《看不見的東西》、《萬物披薩》（A Pizza with Everything on It）與《萬物聖代》（A Sundae with Everything on It），他同時主持深受喜愛的 podcast《Creative Pep Talk》From the creators oftheNew York Timesbestseller​Invisible Things,this hands-on board book leads toddlers on a whimsical and reassuring journey from chaos to calm.When you feel wound up, how do you get the knots out? Follow along to unwind the tangled mess of ups, downs, and loop the loops and find the way back to calm. With this book in hand, take a moment to pause, take a dee

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!The Storm Dragons are being called back to the Magic Forest for one last adventure. Zora and her cousins, Mina and Hana, have to protect the forest from the Chaos Queen’s reign.The harmony of the forest and its snowstorms depend on the bravery of the girls. Can they find a way to beat the Chaos Queen at her own game, once and for all?

Stinky 是隻毛茸茸的玩具臭鼬，擔任學校說書時間的主角。他第一個講的故事，是關於那位經典寓言中「愛喊狼來了」的小男孩——但這次故事走向大不同！男孩搬到大城市後找到新工作，不過沒多久，他開始改喊「內褲」取樂，結果鬧得全城大亂！本書是 Grabenstein 父子聯手創作的第一本橋樑書系列，搭配 Alex Patrick 風格誇張的插圖，整體節奏明快、笑料不斷。Underwear has never been so much fun to wear!It's story time at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk! You've probably heard of the boy who cried wolf, but do you know what happened after no one believed him? Well, according to Stinky, the boy moves away to the Big City, where he gets a job crying wolf for The William D. Wolfe Company, Makers Of All Sorts Of Fine And Fancy Stuff.But when the boy gets bored again, he decides to use his talents to cry UNDERPANTS instead. When the queen hears his cries, she takes great offense--how dare he --and suddenly, the Big City is sent into total chaos! Will the boy be able to save the day before it all gets too smelly?This first stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and J. J. Grabenstein.

《Stinky’s Stories》系列第二集再次顛覆經典童話，這次由玩具臭鼬 Stinky 為 Hickleberry 小學的孩子們說起《傑克與魔豆》的後續故事。巨人從天而降之後怎麼了？據 Stinky 所說，他落地後迷了路，只好靠驚人的身高加入籃球隊 Droolville Dribblers！而 Jack 則靠金蛋發家致富，成了億萬富翁。兩人命運天差地別，巨人 Hubert 最終能否投出致勝一球，找到回家的路？Fee, fi, fo, FUN!It's story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk--and this time the class is reading the classic Jack and the Beanstalk! Everyone knows the story ends with the giant falling from the sky, but only Stinky knows what happened next! Jack went on to sell all those golden eggs and become a billionaire, while Hubert the giant wound up stranded on the ground, far from home.With no one to help him and nowhere to turn, Hubert has no choice but to put his giant skills to work where they're valued the most--on the basketball court! He joins the Droolville Dribblers, but will Hubert sink the buzzer beater and find his way home? This second stinky story is the first-ever chapter book series from beloved New York Times bestselling authors Chris and

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

全世界都是學習的場域！這本書能夠幫助學生用英文表達圖文資訊不再有障礙，侃侃而談，乾坤就在指掌間。【書籍特色】▸針對學術及專業情境所需圖文整合與說明能力，培養英語口說及寫作技巧▸適合具有中級(CEFR B1)以上英語程度的高中及大專學生▸針對圖文整合與說明技巧，介紹實用詞彙與句型▸提供情境式口說與寫作練習▸協助學生提升修習學術英語與全英語授課課程所需能力▸有助於準備學測、「全民英檢」（GEPT）及「培力英檢」（BESTEP）【書籍內容】全書共7個單元，每單元包含下列4個部分：Warm Up說明每一單元核心表達技巧與策略，幫助學生掌握學習目標。Useful Strategies and Language以相關的語言功能為核心，介紹實用詞彙、句型與表達技巧及策略。Speaking Task依據圖文內容、對照自己的看法，以口語回答2-3個問題或完成2-3分鐘的簡報。Writing Task依據圖文內容、對照自己的看法，發展有組織的論述，寫作一篇短文。

Join Simon and Chester in their fifth and most daring adventure yet! A hilarious early graphic novel series for fans of The Bad Guys and Dog Man.The worst has happened: Chester has been sucked up by a ghost trap in an attempt to save his best friend Simon, who is a ghost.Chester's school friend, Amie, blames Simon — after all, if Chester wasn't trying to save him, he wouldn't have been sucked up. And Simon blames Amie — after all, if Amie's dad wasn't a ghost hunter, there wouldn't be a trap there in the first place.But these two sworn enemies are going to have to work together to save Chester before the containment unit is emptied . . . into the void! Will they save him in time? Will they change their minds about each other? Will Chester make some new ghoul friends while he's trapped? Read on to find out . . .

The bestselling Vanderbeeker family finds love and hope in hard times as they face the challenge of a serious illness with the support of their Harlem community. The Vanderbeekers are looking forward to the wedding of two of their favorite people! But when one of the siblings receives a dire diagnosis, instead of preparing for a celebration, the family is suddenly spending their time at the hospital. And soon they are helping a newly-made and critically ill friend, even as they struggle with how their own lives have turned upside down.In the poignant conclusion to the bestselling Vanderbeekers series, the beloved family faces their biggest challenge yet, rising to meet it with the characteristic love, warmth, and hope that has won them a lasting home in the hearts of readers everywhere.The series includes: The Vanderbeekers of 141st StreetThe Vanderbeekers and the Hidden GardenThe Vanderbeekers to the RescueThe Vanderbeekers Lost and FoundThe Vanderbeekers Make a WishThe Vanderbeekers

一場毀滅性的太陽閃焰摧毀文明，繼姊妹米莉與蘿絲帶著弟弟，踏上尋找失散祖母的冒險。他們穿越殘破世界，與名為「失落男孩」的倖存者結盟，對抗囤積資源、不擇手段的蜂巢組織。《餘燼閃耀》不只是生存挑戰，更揉合原住民視角，描繪身分尋根與重建家園的深刻情感。H.E. Edgmon's middle grade debut is a captivating post-apocalyptic story told through an Indigenous lens, perfect for fans of The Marrow Thieves. One year ago, a solar flare scorched the Earth and destroyed life as we know it. With their parents gone and their supplies running low, grieving step-sisters Millie and Rose leave home with their infant half-brother in search of Millie's grandma, a Seminole elder - who Millie knows in her gut is still alive, even if Rose isn't so sure. Along the way, they meet a group of other surviving kids calling themselves the Lost Boys and their lone adult leader, who reluctantly agree to help them brave the hostile wasteland to make it to Millie's grandma safely. But the landscape isn't the only threat - there's also the Hive, a villainous group that has spent the last year hoarding supplies and living in luxury . . . and will do an

In the eleventh book in the New York Times bestselling Spy School series, Ben Ripley goes on a rescue mission when one of his own is abducted from a remote Alaskan training facility. Ben Ripley and his friends are training in Alaska when Cyrus Hale is kidnapped by his old Russian nemesis. Ben, Erica, and the others mount a rescue mission, but events quickly spiral out of control in a plot involving the secret history of US-Russian relations, a young KGB agent with skills to rival Erica's--and lots and lots of bears.

The What Do We Know About? series explores the mysterious, the unknown, and the unexplained. Does the ape-like Yeti really roam the Himalayan mountain range?Not quite human and not quite an animal, the Yeti has been the subject of speculation for centuries. In modern times, the Yeti has become a popular cryptid, appearing in movies, books, and TV shows. Although there are many claimed sightings of the Yeti, there is no real evidence that it exists. This elusive cryptid, also known as the Abominable Snowman, remains a mystery. Does the Yeti truly live in the snowy Himalayas? Have the Sherpa who live there spotted him at the highest altitudes? Here are the facts about what we really know about Yeti sightings, research, and lore.

Sherlock Bones, the world's greatest dog detective, and his trusty sidekick Dr Jane Catson are back for another crime-solving adventure. Bones and Catson are visiting New York when the local police chief tracks them down. She explains that the city is being terrorised by a mysterious masked villain who is threatening the police with chaos if they don't solve his riddles. The officers are struggling, and it's lucky for them that the world's greatest puzzle experts are in town. After thwarting a fiendish plot in Manhattan, Bones and Catson are hot on the heels of the mysterious criminal, on a chase that will take them to Niagara Falls and across the faces of the great dog presidents on Mount Ruffmore. But there's a greater mystery to solve while all this is going on. Who is the villain? And how can they unmask them? The fifth book in Buster's Sherlock Bones fiction series features intricate artwork and illustrated puzzles - including search-and-finds, mazes and number riddles - that are

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!A thrilling standalone for new and old fans alike! In this special edition, the Enchanted Dragon is facing one of the biggest challenges yet. A new villain has entered the Magic Forest with an evil plot in mind. She's going to kidnap all the adorable forest friends who have been helping the Dragon Girls so that they won't be able to lend a paw anymore! Special backmatter will include fun extras like quizzes, facts about the Magic Forest, bios on all of the magical animal friends that have been featured in the series so far, and teasers for other exciting Maddy Mara series!

X-Men meets Spy Kids in the fourth installment of The Forgotten Five middle-grade fantasy/adventure series by the New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds. Now in paperback!Following an explosive showdown with President Fuerte and his supernatural henchmen, the forgotten five and their allies are feeling lost. Their trusted friend and mentor The Librarian has left the group and declared her loyalty to the corrupt president. Has the Librarian really abandoned them in their quest to take down Fuerte’s regime, or has she been kidnapped?Then, without warning, Troy Cordoba—Tenner’s dad, who has been working for Fuerte for years—shows up at the five’s safe house wanting to join their cause but accidentally leading the presidential guards right to their doorstep. Troy insists that he has changed for the better, but Tenner isn’t sure he can be trusted. Meanwhile, Magdalia Palacio’s election campaign is gaining steam. If she’s against the president, does that make her the five’s ally?

Too Bright to See meets Doll Bones in a spooky, atmospheric adventure about a reluctant hero’s journey into a terrifying other world.Some would call River Rydell a ‘chosen one’: born with the ability to see monsters and travel to a terrifying world called The Otherwoods, they have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself unlucky. It’s not like anyone actually believes River can do these things, so the way River sees it, it’s best to just ignore anything Otherwoods related.But The Otherwoods won’t be ignored any longer.When River’s only friend (and crush) Avery is dragged into The Otherwoods, River has no choice but to confront the world they’ve seen only in their nightmares—but reality is more horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With only their cat for protection and a teen spirit as their guide, River must face The Otherwoods and their own fears to become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be.

The Black Death was a pandemic of unimaginable propotions, taking the lives of 75 - 200 million people worldwide. Lauren Tarshis's story of one girl surviving the plague pulses with terror, action, and hope.In this gripping story about the first wave of the plague, I Survived readers will travel to medieval England -- a time of knights and peasants; cathedrals and castles -- when the most deadly disease in world history sweeps across Europe and parts of Asia and Africa.New York Times bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of how one girl finds incredible hope amid illness and grief. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.

Ava isn't ready to leave her home in Oz -- especially not to become a witch. Then the worst thing that could possibly happen occurs -- Ava's magic does very wrong and she is banished to a school for wicked witches. Perfect for fans of WICKED, WITCHLINGS, and THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL!In Oz, most girls and boys with magical powers are sent from the north, south, east, and west to renowned witch academies, where they are elevated and taught all the finer ways to be a responsible witch. But if you misbehave? Or are thought to harbor darker magic? You're sent to the equivalent of witch reform school -- The School for Wicked Witches. ONLY! Once you get there, you find that the witches running it are so powerful that they've managed to trick the rest of the outside world. Yes, it looks to outside like they are taming the wickedness out of the witches... but in truth, the school is run by wicked witches (who, incidentally, don't see themselves as wicked at all... although some of them real

The eleventh Branches early chapter book featuring everyone's favorite pug, Bub, and his human, Bella!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Bub has a new hobby: BASKETBALL! He's so good, Bella convinces him to become a doggie basketball coach. Bub loves playing, but he isn't sure how he feels about being in the spotlight. Can Bub's friends help him balance being a SPORTS STAR with staying true to himself?With full-color artwork throughout, this funny and charming diary-format early chapter book is perfect for anyone who believes a furry pal is the best kind of friend.

Unicorn and Yeti are magical friends who enjoy the world around them -- and each other -- in this book perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Unicorn and Yeti go camping. Will they make yummy s'mores?Unicorn goes swimming in a hot spring. But Yeti thinks the water is too hot.They dance and enjoy a picnic under the night sky. Could the dazzling moon really be made of cheese?Best friends Unicorn and Yeti have lots of fun in these sparkly, laugh-out-loud stories. With full-color artwork, speech bubbles, and easy-to-read text throughout, this adorable book is perfect for new readers!

─沒有人是「創傷」的局外人！─無論天災恐懼、意外陰影、童年受虐、家內性侵、母愛創傷、網路霸凌、言語攻擊、關係障礙、考試壓力、政治暴力……，你我曾深受影響，甚至仍無法平息……。 ─療癒創傷新里程！不只心理治療，更需身體練習─就從練習創傷感知瑜伽開始，專注在動作裡，你可以有選擇，去信任身體的智慧，又一次活得像自己！ 讓「瑜伽」來幫助你走出創傷的陰影恐懼做回身體與心的主人 ▎內容簡介 你可以移動身體、扭動腳趾或轉移重心，幫助自己活在當下，不再因過去而感覺或行動。　你知道嗎？「創傷」其實無所不在！從戰爭災禍到性侵受虐、從校園霸凌到政治暴力、從酸民爆卦到媒體抹黑……，會造成創傷的原因多到令人無法想像，即便我們不是直接受害者，生活也難免受影響，不僅容易在心裡留下害怕與恐懼，身體更會記住受創的經驗與感覺。因此，想要療癒創傷，不能單是透過心理諮商來關注心靈，更要找到方法去支持身體，才能解開因創傷而與自我疏離及斷裂的枷鎖。　在各種介入身體的方式中，古老的養生之道──瑜伽，幫助受創者重新與自己身體連結的成效最為顯著，讓活在創傷之中的人有機會重新拿回失去的自我。作者之一的大衛‧艾默森與創傷研究先驅貝賽爾‧范德寇醫師，便針對受創者的特殊需求（特別是體驗當下及賦予權力），以現有瑜伽式為基礎，發展出「創傷感知瑜伽」，讓創傷倖存者透過正念、呼吸、溫和的瑜伽練習，與自己的身體培養出更正向的關係。書中並有詳盡的圖說，帶領倖存者一步步走向自我療癒之路。　此外，書裡也概述了明確的工具和策略，提醒瑜伽老師、臨床心理師（如心理健康諮商人員、治療師等），如何安全地運用瑜伽以幫助學生或個案們重新站穩、回到自己，再一次感到完整。 ▎專家同感力薦◎貝賽爾‧范德寇醫生（Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.）／創傷研究先驅、《心靈的傷，身體會記住》作者◎彼得‧列文博士（Peter A. Levine, Ph.D.）／《喚醒老虎：啟動自我療癒本能》、《解鎖：創傷療癒地圖》作者◎史蒂芬‧寇培醫務社工（Stephen Cope,MSW）／克里帕魯非凡生活研究所所長、Yoga and the Quest for the True Self作者◎奧古登博士（Pat Ogden, PH.D.）／感覺動作心理治療學院（Sensorimotor Psychotherapy

These seriously spooky jokes are a scream!Why are graveyards so noisy?Because of all the coffin!Why didn't the skeleton go to the party?It had no body to go with!This spook-tacular collection of over 300 jokes will have your friends and family howling with laughter! With creepy illustrations on every page, this is a great Halloween treat that is sure to have kids in stitches. A hilarious addition to your Halloween celebrations.

A touchy-feely Halloween book, perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers.Turn the pages to discover tactile pumpkins in this delightful addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.From fuzzy leaves, to bumpy skin, as well as a velvety Halloween witch's hat, there are lots of different touchy-feely textures to explore.With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK! With over 75 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

A brand-new bedtime title in the Pip and Posy felt flap series for babies.This beautiful book with colourful, soft felt flaps is based on the bestselling picture book series illustrated by Axel Scheffler.With five colourful felt flaps and rich artwork, toddlers will love joining in this bedtime game of hide-and-seek with Pip and Posy.This board book is the perfect gift as little hands will love exploring (and tugging on the felt flaps!) while they look for Pip and Posy on every page.

Join a cast of adorable monsters as they come out to celebrate Halloween with a monsters' ball.A cast of cute and cuddly witches, vampires, ghosts and more are all coming out to play this Halloween. Children will love adding over 100 stickers to the playful supernatural scenes, perfect for getting into the Halloween spirit.

Has the mummy of an angry Pharaoh come to life? Help time travellers Jade and Jack to investigate the mystery by solving lots of brain-teasing puzzles.Jade and Jack are ready for another trip back in time. An Ancient Egyptian scarab beetle transports them to 1250 B.C. where they investigate plots, pyramids and a mummy that seems to have come to life.This second title in the brand new Puzzle Adventures series is packed with all sorts of problems to solve from picture puzzles to cryptic codes, with all the answers in the back

Filled with simple, black-and white images of every type of fun and furry monster you can think of - and lots you can't! Just use the brush provided to sweep water over the designs and rainbow hues magically appear. Great for keeping little ones busy and helping them to learn brush control skills at the same time. Perfect for travel.Simply tuck the waterproof back flap under each page as it's painted, to stop water from seeping through to the rest of the book.

Jarvis's witty humor is on display as Bear and Bird, unlikely best friends, return in a second collection of tender, charmingly illustrated stories. "OK," said Bird. "I'll be on this rock. I promise I won't wander off. I'll stay on the rock."And she did. Even when it grew legs . . . and a little head.Bear and Bird are the best of friends, but yesterday they had a falling out. And although they can't quite remember why, each is sure that a new best friend is now in order. If Bear sends an anonymous letter floating down the river, will it be found by someone nice--someone with whom he has as much in common as he did with Bird? In this quartet of tales, the endearing duo is back to show that even friends who sometimes get their wires crossed can always be each other's best supporter--whether making plans to meet that go comically awry, baking hideously inedible surprise cakes, or savoring a starlit moment together (and getting carried away with wishes for just one more thing to make it pe

Discover how engineering is part of our daily lives with Everyday STEM Engineering--Civil Engineering. Engineering is all around us, from the roads on which we travel to the latest earthquake-proof buildings. It's even in space! Discover how civil and mechanical engineering helps us interact with society, see how engineering is helping save the environment, and meet the inspirational engineers whose designs make our lives easier, including Roma Agrawal, Reyhan Jamalova, Sarah Guppy, and David Aguilar. A "try this at home" section shows readers how to create a building made out of spaghetti, plus much more. With easy-to-understand text written by STEM expert Jenny Jacoby and lots of colorful artworks, photos and diagrams, readers can best explore where we encounter engineering and why it's even important at all. The Everyday STEM series makes science relevant to tweens. Instead of telling kids STEM is important and is the key to their future success, these books show readers how we use

In a world where paintings become portals and adventure lurks behind every canvas, the young Restorationists discover that every Gift was made to fight the darkness in the second novel of the thrilling series from the award-winning author ofBeneath the Swirling Sky.“Plenty of fast-paced action [with] a gentle feel . . . a sweet and thoroughly researched story with a firm moral grounding.”—Kirkus ReviewsTwelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil forces. So she was thrilled when her cousin Vincent finally joined the family calling.But Vincent’s flashier Gift makes Georgia feel like a sidekick rather than a hero. And things only get more complicated and perilous after he willingly steps into the heart of danger.Will the remnants of the Restorationists’ society fracture under the pressure of the Distortionists’ schemes? Or is Georgia’s Gift really enough to rescue her family, the art world, the Restorationists—and ultimately save t

"Pure storytelling at its best."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review Ghostly pirates, lost treasure, and high adventure abound in Fathomless, the sequel to Spineless, set in glittering Gilded Age Florida. After months away at boarding school, Lulu Davenport was looking forward to summer vacation at her home on the southwest Florida coast, especially since her best friend, Algie Emsworth, will be spending his vacation with the Davenport family. But since his widowed mother has fallen on hard times, he's gotten a job nearby that keeps him away from the house most of the day. And Frankie, Lulu's sister and usual companion, is out of commission after injuring herself while sailing. But when Lulu hears about a possible haunting in a nearby abandoned fort and rumors of hidden treasure, she decides it's time to strike out on her own and solve the mystery herself. In the process, she meets Vic, a blind boy who's just moved to town, and the two of them embark on a hunt for clues about the ghostly a

Dory takes measures into her own hands after getting separated from her mom in this bestselling, laugh-out-loud chapter book series about an imaginative little rascal with a big personality—and bigger feelings. Perfect for fans ofJunie B. JonesandIvy & Bean!“Some of the best children’s literature in years.” —New York MagazineWhen Dory loses track of her mom in the hardware store, it leads to a touch of separation anxiety. After reuniting, Dory worries that her mom will leave her again—after all, she’s an adult who can do whatever she wants. Dory suspects her mom will soon sail off on a ship across the world to eat cake, play kickball, and never return. These are big feelings, but Dory knows just what to do: She throws a sheet over her head and haunts her family as a ghost so they can’t run away from her ever again!Complete with pencil-drawn pictures bursting with charm and character, this hilarious series about a lovably energetic little sister and her antics is sure to keep the wh

Picture-book maven Jarvis brings his subtle wit and charm to the chapter-book realm with this set of stories about a most endearing pair. Bear didn't really like the painting. I mean, look at it. But he liked Bird a lot, and it would remind him of her . . .Bear and Bird are best friends, and they spend a lot of time together. They don't always understand each other, but both agree that all they want is for their friend to be happy. So when Bear forgets the most important thing to pack for a picnic (but pretends that he didn't), Bird doesn't let on that she knew all along. And when Bird is upset to discover her friend has more of a certain talent than she does, Bear finds a touching way to make her feel better. Whether it's the tale of a missing Bird and a "talking" flower that has Bear bewildered or that of a blanket whose irresistible coziness inspires a comic misunderstanding, Jarvis's well-honed timing combines with gentle humor and genuine affection that will have readers eager for

In No Brainer, book 18 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, it’s up to Greg to save his crumbling school before it’s shuttered for good.Up until now, middle school hasn’t exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he’s not too broken up about it.But when Greg realizes this means he’s going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it’s shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg?

Froggy, Fearless, and Ready for Adventure! Leap into this new 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 Legendary Berry Quest, the woggle scouts take off in an old biplane to explore Giant Fruit Island. There they search for a mythical fruit that promises everlasting youth, but soon find their efforts blocked by mischievous lemurs, giant Grow Worms, and perilous river rapids. For more action-packed adventures with

在快速變化的日常節奏裡，留給自己「一句話」的時間！讓泰戈爾的詩，與你的生活對話。寫出文字的力量，自然而然學會英文。抄寫力，就是你的超能力！⍟ 抄出感悟力──用名言深化生命 100句泰戈爾名言，伴你進入詩人的思想世界，遇見更深刻的自我。⍟ 抄出啟發力──點亮思考的火花 提筆抄寫經典名句，讓心靈與文字深度交融，點亮內在的創造火花。⍟ 抄出語言力──用英語連結世界100個英文單字解析，透過例句深度學習，自然而然學會運用。♥ 提筆書寫泰戈爾名言，與詩人共鳴！羅賓德拉納特．泰戈爾（Rabindranath Tagore），亞洲首位諾貝爾文學獎得主，他的詩歌和哲學思想跨越文化和時代。泰戈爾的文字，是對美、愛與生命的深刻詠讚，引領我們探索人性與宇宙的奧祕。《抄寫泰戈爾名句學英文》收錄的名言，節選自：Stray birds《漂鳥集》、Fireflies《流螢集》，及Fruit-Gathering《採果集》。♥ 本書特色：1. 一天抄寫一段句子，用最簡單的方法，把英語書寫變成一種習慣。2. 一次學習一個英語單字，藉由生活化的例句，深度掌握字彙用法。3. 全書英文名言、單字及例句皆搭配音檔，隨掃隨聽，方便跟讀。4. 每句名言都是對生命的省思，伴你在學習英語的同時，探索生命的意義。♥ 送給你的泰戈爾名言： 當你正在尋找靈感和內心的平靜時……No. 007 Let life be beautiful like summer flowers and death like autumn leaves.讓生命如夏花般絢麗，讓死亡如秋葉般靜美。—《漂鳥集》#82 當你渴望激勵自己，繼續向前行時……No. 015 Do not say, “It is morning,” and dismiss it with a name of yesterday. See it for the first time as a new-born child that has no name. 不要說「這是早晨」，並以昨日之名將其匆匆略過。要將它視為第一次見面且尚未命名的新生兒。—《漂鳥集》 #235 當你期待用更深的視角來看待生活時……No. 038 The butterfly counts not mon

America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix TV show.Mallory and Claudia are helping Stacey unpack from her move back to Stoneybrook when they find an antique trunk in the McGills' attic. Stacey doesn't want the dusty thing, so she gives the trunk to Mallory... who finds an old diary in the bottom of it.The diary once belonged to Sophie, a girl who lived in Stacey's house in the 1890s. As Mallory reads deep into Sophie's diary, she discovers a mystery. There may be ghosts that haunt Stacey's house!The Baby-sitters have one big mystery on their hands to solve. Because Stacey's house isn't big enough for her, her mom... and a family of ghosts!

Make every minute of reading count! Kids and parents can join superstar pup Rubble and his crew in this fun, read-together phonics adventure. Includes five stories and five activities.Science of Reading research proves that systematic phonics instruction is the most effective way to teach kids to read. Now caregivers can support these essential phonics skills in just five minutes a day with simple, engaging stories featuring Rubble and his pup family construction crew.This motivating compilation of simple stories makes it fun and easy to reinforce must-know phonics skills. Read each story together, sound out the highlighted words, then complete the simple activity. Puptastic!

A #1 New York Times Bestseller! Based on the major motion picture--an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor--Wonka introduces readers to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time . . . proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you're lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.