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Introduce your baby to their very own little dragons in this bright, interactive touch-and-feel book. With bumpy wings, shiny scales and soft fur to explore, each page has a new texture for your little one to touch. With simple text, high-contrast colours and an exciting touch-and-feel on every double page, this playful book is perfect for sharing with your baby as they develop their motor skills.From tummy time to bath time, the bestselling Baby Touch series contains the perfect first books to support key milestones. Also available:DinosaursUnicornsMagical Peekaboo

想像你生活在金字塔旁、法老殿堂裡，甚至陰森的尼羅河畔。這本書用四個不同角色的冒險，帶出古埃及社會的多樣面貌與歷史真相。故事驚險又充滿笑點，圖文並茂，入門古埃及文化。From the author of the blockbuster Horrible Histories series, which is now a TV show and movie, and has sold more than 30 million copies worldwide. 'Deary's storytelling is simple, historically accurate and compelling' – The i newspaper on The Silver HandHorrible Histories author Terry Deary presents a hilarious collection of Egyptian tales based on thrilling true stories – four books in one! Perfect for history fans (and those who don't know they're history fans yet) aged 7+. The Gold in the Grave A group of thieves plot to rob Tutankhamen's tomb of its vast wealth.If they succeed, it'll be the greatest robbery in history. If they fail, the consequences are severe... The Magic and the Mummy When the pharaoh dies, it’s Neria’s job to mummify his cat.The trouble is, the cat is still alive. Can Neria find a way to save the cat without being caught and punished?The Plot on the Pyramid The Great Pyramid is a

Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire will whisk you away on a fabulous adventure, full of daring action and delicious cakes!Baker by day, spy by night - Alice Éclair leads an exciting double life!At France's Olympics training camp, a brilliant young cyclist needs help. Her father has disappeared - along with the machine he invented that creates unbreakable codes. Alice goes to work undercover in the athletes' butter-free kitchen, desperate to crack the case.Armed with a light sponge mix and an airy disregard for danger, can Alice serve up a solution before it's too late?A Sprinkling of Danger is Alice's fourth adventure and can be read as a stand-alone novel, or enjoyed as part of the Alice Éclair, Spy Extraordinaire series. Look out for Alice's other missions - A Recipe for Trouble, A Spoonful of Spying and A Sprinkling of Danger!Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens' Murder Most Unladylike series and M.G. Leonard and Sam Sedgman's Adventures on Trains series.

Blast off on a journey deep into our incredible Solar System. Turn pages, peek through holes and lift flaps to discover the secrets of planets, moons and the Sun. Visit rocky planet Mars, fly through an asteroid belt, see a storm raging on Jupiter, and discover what lies BEYOND our amazing Solar System.

Help the baby dinosaurs find their way home in this fun sliding counter series!Meet T-rex, stegosaurus, pterodactyl and triceratops - four adorable baby dinosaurs who are lost in the wild! With easy-to-use moving parts and four unique tracks to develop hand-eye coordination and concentration, babies and toddlers will enjoy taking the baby dinosaurs home in this robust, satisfying board book. Scan the Stories Aloud QR code on the back cover to read along with the story!Other titles in the series include: Let's Go Home, Baby Rabbit, Let's Go Home, Baby Tiger, Let's Go Home, Baby Shark and Let's Go Home, Baby Lion

《模範生的殺人調查》——紐約時報 No.1 暢銷青少年懸疑驚悚五年前，安蒂·貝爾遭謀殺，全鎮認定兇手是薩爾·辛格，警方早已結案。但高中生皮帕並不相信，她決定以此案作為畢業專題調查。然而，隨著她深入挖掘隱藏的真相，鎮上某人開始不擇手段阻止她繼續追查……如果真正的兇手仍然逍遙法外，她是否會成為下一個目標？「緊湊燒腦，讓人無法停下的懸疑傑作！」—《衛報》The New York Times No.1 bestselling YA crime thriller that everyone is talking about!TIKTOK AUTHOR OF THE YEAR, 2023‘A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller' – GuardianThe case is closed. Five years ago, schoolgirl Andie Bell was murdered by Sal Singh. The police know he did it. Everyone in town knows he did it.But having grown up in the same small town that was consumed by the crime, Pippa Fitz-Amobi isn't so sure. When she chooses the case as the topic for her final project, she starts to uncover secrets that someone in town desperately wants to stay hidden. And if the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from the truth … ?A taut, compulsively readable, elegantly plotted thriller', Guardian-'There is a lot to really enjoy in this story and there is great energy to th

A hilariously quirky mini mystery reminiscent of Jon Klassen’s classic I Want My Hat Back.Welcome to this extremely interesting book about size. Marcel is a bird. He is big. Steve is a worm, and he is . . . Wait a minute! Steve has DISAPPEARED! Does Marcel know something about it? And can he be persuaded to return that poor worm RIGHT NOW?!

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a multi-award-winning author. Young orphan Pip, downtrodden and mistreated by his guardian sister, has a terrifying meeting with an escaped convict. Soon afterwards he is invited to play at the gloomy, cobwebbed house of unhappy Miss Havisham, where he is humiliated by her beautiful ward, Estella.Pip falls in love with the girl, despite her disdain for his ignorance and rough appearance, and begins his apprenticeship to his blacksmith brother-in-law feeling ashamed of his lowly home. Then Pip is told he is to be brought up as a wealthy gentleman, and he delightedly assumes his secret benefactor to be Miss Havisham, planning him as a match him for Estella. When he discovers this is not the case, his heart is broken and his loyalties torn.What is the connection between Miss Havisham and the mysterious convict? And will Pip ever win Estella’s heart?

Can in-game friendship level-up to something more in real life? The second volume of the award-winning manga that inspired the anime My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.After college student Akane was dumped by her boyfriend, she met Yamada, a handsome high school boy and pro gamer, while playing an online RPG. In-game, he brushed her off, but in the real world, Yamada helped Akane escape an embarrassing encounter with her ex.When Akane’s guild master invites her to an in-person meet-up with other members of their guild—including Yamada—she eagerly accepts. But things get tense when she meets Runa, a player who didn’t want to include Akane—or any new members—in their guild activities.Meanwhile, Akane’s feelings for Yamada continue to grow but she’s conflicted about those emotions. Could Yamada like her too?Volume 2 includes Chapters 10-19.Story Locale:Japan, online game world

在拯救Breakfast Town、擊退Dr. Evil Breakfast Sandwich後，Peggy Pancake如今面臨新的挑戰——這次不是反派，而是六顆失控的迷你瑪芬。為了完成春假作業「如何當個負責任的人」，Peggy被媽媽派去照顧這些精力充沛的小傢伙，沒想到卻意外釀出一場小小災難。《Super Pancake and the Mini Muffin Mayhem》延續系列的幽默調性與熱鬧圖像風格，在冒險中注入關於責任、平衡與自我認同的思考。角色設定趣味十足，情節節奏明快，適合喜歡輕鬆幽默故事的中年級讀者。It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a . . . pancake? The syrupy superhero of Breakfast Town, Peggy Pancake, is now up against her toughest, scariest obstacle yet: babysitting.When we last saw our hero Peggy Pancake, she was mastering her newfound superhero abilities and saving her sidekick, Luc Croissant, from the scary clutches of Dr. Evil Breakfast Sandwich and his sinister Henchtoasts. Now, Peggy balances being a superhero with her everyday life--going to school and hiding her crime-fighting identity from her family. This Spring Break, Peggy has homework to complete: write an instructional "How To" paper. Soon, Peggy's mom volunteers her to babysit six rambunctious mini muffins so she can write about "how to be responsible." Tha

Join the Gruffalo's Child for a BIG adventure in this clever rhyming sequel to much-loved modern classic, The Gruffalo, from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. One wild and windy night the Gruffalo's Child disobeys her father's warnings and ventures out into the snow. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn't really exist .. . does he?The Gruffalo's Child is the number one bestselling, much-loved sequel to the worldwide picture book phenomenon that is The Gruffalo.Julia Donaldson's trademark rhyming text and Axel Scheffler's brilliant, characterful illustrations combine once more to ensure that the Gruffalo's Child has followed firmly in her father's footsteps and that her story is one that children will ask for again, and again . . .

A rhyming celebration of the joy of books, Charlie Cook's Favourite Book is a bestselling classic from the unparalleled picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo. Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog . .. From kings and queens to aliens and ghosts, there's something for everyone in Charlie's amazing book of adventure!This classic story is a must-have addition to the bookshelves of all Donaldson and Scheffler fans – big and small!

When a tiny snail meets a humpback whale, the two travel together to far-off lands. It's a dream come true for the snail, who has never left home before. But when the whale swims too close to shore, will the snail be able to save her new friend?From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo comes this touching tale of adventure and friendship. With vibrant illustrations and rhymes that are both playful and lyrical, here is a story that shows us that even the smallest creatures can help others in a big way.

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count all your favourite farmyard animals from the popular nursery rhyme, Old Macdonald had a Farm. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to bring Old Macdonald's noisy farmyard to life! A counting book like no other, created by bestselling author Camilla Reid, with an irresistible and hugely satisfying interactive element that makes this the perfect way to introduce preschoolers to counting. Packed full of sheep, cows, pigs and other favourite farm animals - and of course a noisy tractor - Old Macdonald had a Farm has richly detailed scenes with heaps of detail to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Five Little Ducks, a slide and count book.

故事從現代展開，女孩 Liv 偶然發現外婆童年留下的神秘盒子，牽引出一段被塵封的戰時往事，也悄然改變了她對家族與自身的理解。1942 年的荷蘭，十二歲的 Mila 與姊姊 Hannie 因猶太身分而被迫分離原生家庭，換上新名字、學會沉默求生。性格堅定的 Hannie 投入地下抵抗組織，化身代號「翠鳥」的祕密幹員；Mila 則努力在恐懼中維持日常，卻逐漸意識到，危險與背叛無所不在。本書在緊張的歷史情境中，細緻描寫選擇、信任與成長，為年輕讀者帶來一則兼具希望與重量的戰爭故事。From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle.When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever…Holland, 1942.The world is at war and as the Nazis’ power grows, Jewish families are in terrible danger. Twelve-year-old Mila and her older sister Hannie are sent to live with a family in another city with new identities and the strict instruction not to tellanyonethat they are Jewish.Hannie, determined to fight back, is swept into the Dutch resistance as an undercover agent: Code Name Kingfisher. And though Mila d

Join Tunde on his next superpowered mission in The Boy with Wings: Clash of the Superkids, a hilarious, action packed story from Lenny Henry, illustrated throughout by Keenon Ferrell.Wings? Check.A super-cool, super-secret past? Check.An impossible mission to save the world from a super evil enemy? Check.When Tunde’s parents take him to a top-secret testing facility called The Complex, he’s nervous about meeting others like him who have super powers. But trying to make new friends is the least of his worries. There’s something much scarier going on. And it’s going take more than just the boy with wings to stop it . . .Now that flight isn’t an option, the only choice is to fight.

A rip-and-glue activity book perfect for creative little hands.A ripping adventure for young crafty kids who love to create and make!Join two brave explorers as they journey through the jungle meeting wild animals along the way before diving to the bottom of the ocean for sunken treasure... But something is very strange! A tiger has lost its stripes, an elephant needs a trunk, and the flowers are missing their petals! Can you help the explorers fill in the picture and finish their adventure?At the back of the book, you'll find 13 sheets of brightly coloured and patterned paper for little hands to rip and glue to complete the scenes. The perfect companion for hours of creative fun.

A brilliantly engaging interactive counting book - slide the buttons along the special track to count Mother Duck's little ducklings from the popular nursery rhyme, Five Little Ducks. Little children will have huge fun moving the buttons around the page to make Mother Duck's little ducklings follow her down the stream and off on their adventures! A counting book like no other, the irrestible and hugely satisfying interactive element makes this the perfect way to introduce children aged 3 and up to counting. With richly detailed scenes that are packed full of details to spot, illustrated by the hugely talented Jill Howarth.Look out for Old MacDonald had a Farm, a slide and count book.

Find out about the science of materials, atoms and states of matter through hilarious cartoon stripsComic Strip Science: Chemistry makes learning about the science behind behind materials fun! It covers topics such as different states of matter, changing states, atoms and much more.Each spread in this series features a short, funny comic strip that explains a process or aspect of science. Around the strip, diagrams and panels give further information on the topic. They are a fantastic way to engage children aged 8 plus with science.The illustrator, Jess Bradey, is winner of the 2021 Blue Peter Award for Best Non-Fiction for A Day in the Life of a Poo, Gnu and You and also writes and draws for The Phoneix Comic.Titles in the series: Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space, Physics.

With a carefree outlook on life, Hiroto knows better than anyone that slowing down is sometimes the best way to move forward. At 29 years old, carefree Hiroto Ikuta doesn't have a girlfriend, a full-time job, or a plan for the future--and he couldn't be happier. Hiroto's breezy attitude isn't easy for everyone to understand, though. In a world filled with anxiety, confusion, and grief, Hiroto and the people who surround him are all just doing their best to figure out this thing called life. After developing an unlikely friendship with the grouchy old granny who lives in his neighborhood, Hiroto suddenly finds himself inheriting not just her house, but some rather difficult emotions as well. His 18-year-old cousin Natsumi moves in with him, but as a struggling art student, she has her own troubles to deal with and may just put Hiroto's easygoing lifestyle to the test.

父親交付的神祕書本藏有改變世界的秘密。為了完成尋找最後一頁的任務，瑞秋與羅伯特踏上旅程，對抗黑暗勢力，只為阻止馬史丹奪取書中力量。An exhilarating, wondrous middle grade debut about a brother and sister on a quest that “swoops from thrilling to terrifying to heartwarming and back again” (BookPage) to defeat a tyrannical ruler and protect a magical book. “[W]ill appeal to readers of Kelly Barnhill and Lemony Snicket” (Publishers Weekly).Rachel and Robert live a gray, dreary life under the rule of cruel and calculating Charles Malstain. That is, until one night, when their librarian father enlists their help to steal a forbidden book.Before their father is captured, Rachel and Robert are given one mission: find the missing final page.But to uncover the secrets of The Book of Stolen Dreams, the siblings must face darkness and combat many evils to be rewarded with the astonishing, magical truth about the book. Nevertheless, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it from falling into Charles Malstain’s hands. For if it does, he could rule th

The GNH ideology of Bhutan acts as a catalyst for happiness, challenging the dominant paradigm of economic development as the sole metric of progress and prompting individuals to reassess the true essence of happiness in life. It calls upon governments to integrate happiness into policy planning. We believe that Bhutan's Gross National Happiness concept is not only relevant to Bhutan but also serves as an important reference for every country and the entire world to pursue happiness and well-being.Moving ahead, there is anticipation that alongside national happiness indices, a collective "Gross Earth Happiness" index could emerge, enhancing the overall well-being of humanity and nurturing a more harmonious cosmic civilization within the galaxy!不丹的GNH思想，宛如幸福的火種，改變人類以經濟為發展單一量尺的價值觀，啟發人們重新省思生命的幸福，促使政府將幸福納入政策規劃。我們認為不丹的國家幸福力思想，不只針對不丹，更能作為世界上的每一個國家及全體地球創發幸福的重要參考。期待在未來，除了各國的幸福力，更能成全地球加總的「地球幸福力」，形成整體文明的幸福指數，在銀河中創造更美好的宇宙文明！

The third hilarious adventure featuring lovable Lin, everyone's favorite Bad Panda.A documentary crew have come to the zoo, to film every day life with the animals. The only thing is that the reality is a bit boring so they ship in some animal actors. Lin and her best friend Fu are less than impressed with the prancing lion that wants to take centre stage. And the smaller animals in the zoo, the mites, are fed up of being overlooked. It's time to unleash some bad pandaness! Insects and pandas unite to create an authentic show about real zoo life that promises to be anything but boring.

It's Jack's tenth birthday and his day isn't going the way he thought it would: he's sprouted wings and can't get down from the ceiling. What's more, he's just discovered that he's a fairy. A real one.With magical powers. He doesn't even have time to get used to the idea, because the world is in grave peril. Why? Because the unicorns have stopped farting.Fact: rainbows come from unicorn fartsAlso a fact: Without rainbows, human happiness drops to dangerous levels. Can Jack and his best friend Charlie persuade the unicorns to parp again and save the world from sadness?

The first book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are waiting for a live stream of their favourite vlogger, the Sorcerer of Science, who performs experiments for her legions of fans. But today a strange figure has taken over her feed.He introduces himself as Dr Chaos, and says he’s taken the Sorcerer prisoner ... Knutz and Boltz will have to use all their STEAM-skills to tackle the fiendish challenges in the Mansion of Mayhem in order to save the Sorcerer and defeat Dr Chaos!Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel pages, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this fast-paced adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.

本書以冷靜又犀利的筆法，描寫文壇競爭、文化挪用與創作倫理等議題。作者 R.F. Kuang 讓讀者跟著主角 June，看見一段從偶然開始、卻越走越偏的故事。一份手稿、一個選擇，逐步揭開創作背後的焦慮與權力關係。本書在娛樂性與批判性之間取得平衡，讀來緊湊，也能讓人思考何謂「故事的擁有權」。書中運用第一人稱敘事，使主角的猶疑、自辯與失控更具說服力，是一本適合邊讀邊反思的話題小說。• 直指文壇現象：名聲、版稅、文化挪用• 情節推進迅速，閱讀節奏明快• 主角視角帶出自我欺瞞與道德模糊地帶• 入選多項年度選書，為各界熱議之作The instant #1 Sunday Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick from author R.F. Kuang (colour may vary)The Number One Global Sensation*Foyle’s Fiction Book of the Year**Amazon Book of the Year**Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year**Fiction Book of the Year 2024 – British Book Awards*‘Addictive’ Grazia‘Hugely entertaining’ Observer‘Provocative’ Mail on SundayTHIS IS ONE HELL OF A STORY.IT’S JUST NOT HERS TO TELL.When failed writer June Hayward witnesses her rival Athena Liu die in a freak accident, she sees her opportunity… and takes it.So what if it means stealing Athena’s final manuscript?So what if it means ‘borrowing’ her identity?And so what if the first lie is only the beginning…Finally, June has the fame

本書是一冊充滿幽默與想像力的圖文故事集，出自百萬暢銷作家 David Baddiel，並由 Jim Field 與 Steven Lenton 聯手繪製插畫。全書收錄三則獨立短篇，以誇張卻貼近童心的設定，描寫孩子如何在日常中遇見意想不到的轉折。有人突然可以「想做什麼就做什麼」，結果一切迅速失控；有人終於踏上夢想中的火車旅程，卻迎來難以想像的魔法經驗；也有人在最無聊的海邊小鎮，重新看見日常的價值。情節充滿笑點，卻不刻意說教，而是在荒謬與奇幻中，讓角色自然產生新的理解。本書曾獲選為 Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023。A funny illustrated story collection for kids from million-copy bestseller David BaddielA Sunday Times Best Book for Children 2023From million-copy bestselling author David Baddiel comes a laugh-out-loud collection of three short stories for readers of 8 and up, brilliantly illustrated by Jim Field and Steven Lenton.MEET ALFIE… THE BOY WHO COULD DO WHAT HE LIKED!Previously published for World Book Day 2016Alfie has a routine. To be honest he has a lot of routines.But then one day Alfie’s babysitter is unavailable, and Alfie’s parents get Mrs Stokes instead. Mrs Stokes doesn’t do routines. Instead, she just tells Alfie to do what he likes. And that’s when things start to go weird.Does everything get hilarious

An engaging board book for very young children, with sliding panels to reveal images hiding below. Babies will love moving the sliders to make a bush baby peek out from its tree trunk home, meerkats pop up from their underground burrows and a monkey swing through trees. It's full of vivid colours, stylish illustrations and friendly animals.

A joyful and fun read-along tale of one family's quest to find the Rainbowsaurs, featuring lots of colourful creatures.We're following a rainbow to find the Rainbowsaurus.We're following a rainbow. Would you like to join us?Join two dads and their three children as they set off on an adventure to find the Rainbowsaurus. On their way, they meet animals that are all the colours of the rainbow who all want to find the Rainbowsaurus, too.From the author and illustrator of the Mr Panda series and The Queen's Hat collection, comes this instantly classic-feeling adventure. A perfect story to read at bedtime again and again.

From the bestselling author of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON comes book 2 in an out-of-this-world new series packed with epic adventure, thrilling space travel and forbidden Magic - perfect for gifting. There is no Magic here on Earth. At least, that's what you've been told...But in an ordinary-looking house in an ordinary-looking village, live a group of children who have just uncovered a secret. A tiny and helpless Magical Creature lost far from home leads the O'Hero-Smith children on another Starcrossing adventure through the Which Ways and across the galaxy. The children have a plan to get little Bug back to the fiery-ice planet where it belongs, and to prove to their parents that they can be trusted with Magic along the way...But a witch's curse, venomous snowsnakes and a gang of fighter robots are waiting for them through the Which Ways. The fate of the galaxy is once again in their hands - they better not mess it up!A family with a Magical secret ... A child with a powerful Gift ...A

A heart-warming book celebrating the special bond between father and child, featuring flurries of silver foil on every page!When I became your daddy,you made my world complete. I didn't know the little thingsin life could be so sweet. A beautiful, reassuring picture book about the unconditional love a father has for his children.Whether exploring rockpools, playing in the sand, or floating snug together in the sea, there's nothing this little otter loves more than spending time with their daddy. With a lyrical rhyming text by Susannah Shane and stunning artwork by award-winning and internationally bestselling artist Britta Teckentrup, this picture book makes the perfect gift for Father's Day or following the arrival of a new baby.

★ 🏆 榮獲「CLiPPA Poetry Prize」，英國最具指標性的兒童詩獎！★ 75首單字詩，把「背單字」變成孩子最愛的遊戲★ 押韻＋幽默＋圖像，打造無痛學習的閱讀體驗★ 適合7–12歲，從入門到挑戰，一次擴充單字量！如果單字可以「笑著學會」，會是什麼樣子？本書由詩人 Colette Hiller 精心創作，收錄75首結合節奏、押韻與幽默的創意詩，每一首都圍繞一個重要英文單字，從拼字、意思到使用情境，通通藏在詩句裡。孩子在朗讀的過程中，不知不覺吸收語感與詞彙，甚至會主動想一讀再讀。從 Ambiguous 到 Zealous，這些原本看似困難的單字，被轉化成輕鬆又好玩的語言遊戲。搭配活潑插圖，更加強理解與記憶。這不只是一本詩集，更是一套「用樂趣打造語言力」的學習工具。適合正在建立閱讀能力的孩子，也適合想挑戰更高階單字的小讀者。WINNER of the CLiPPA Poetry Prize 2025Daily Telegraph 'Book of the Week' -'Want to expand your children's vocabulary? Try this book.'Boost your child’s growing vocabulary with 75 hilariously illustrated poems from Colette Hiller, author of the critically acclaimed kids’ poetry bookThe B on Your Thumb.Each poem in this funny, funky book teaches a specific important word, as well as its meaning and spelling, in an innovative and accessible format that kids will love.Using rhythm and wordplay, the poems helpbuild a colossal vocabulary, thinking skills and literacy–without kids even noticing! But most of all, this book deligh

《Kay的搞笑發明百科》，亞當·凱（Adam Kay）全新力作！繼暢銷書《Kay的身體百科》和《這會很痛》後，這本充滿笑料與知識的兒童書由喜劇搭檔亨利·帕克（Henry Paker）插畫。揭曉手機、學校等發明背後的奇趣故事：魔鬼氈竟由狗啟發？WiFi靈感來自電影明星？還有古希臘人用餐盤擦屁股、黃油中藏蟲卵等荒唐歷史！本書集結生活中最酷、最怪、最荒誕的發明，讓你笑中學，學中笑！Do you ever wonder where the stuff around you all came from? No, not from eBay. I mean, who had the amazing idea of making a mobile phone or the annoying idea of building a school? For example, did you know that Velcro was invented by a dog and WiFi by a movie star? (Spoiler alert - it wasn’t Zendaya.)In the fourth laugh-out-loud book from Adam Kay and Henry Paker, you’ll learn all about the coolest, grossest and most ridiculous inventions in the world. You’ll meet the queen who used the first ever toilet, learn why margarine used to be full of maggots and find out why Ancient Greeks wiped their bums on dinner plates.Oh, and hopefully some slightly more useful facts as well…An A to Kay to Z of the random, ridiculous and revolutionary inventions that changed our lives. (And some that definitely didn't

Welcome to Nikki Maxwell's aDORKable world and Nikki's BRAND NEW ADVENTURE in the mega-selling Dork Diaries series - now with over 50 million copies in print worldwide! Oh la la! Nikki and her band are invited to Paris for a super cool photoshoot - it's a dream come true! Nikki can't wait to learn new art styles, practice her French and explore the most romantic city in the world with her crush Brandon. But when MacKenzie starts to stir trouble and invites old friend Andre to be their tour guide, the drama starts. Can Nikki still enjoy her dream vacay, or will it become a dorky disaster? With a HUGE global fanbase, Dork Diaries is the perfect series for fans of Lottie Brooks, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Tom Gates. Have you read all the DORK DIARIES series? Dork Diaries Dork Diaries 2: Party Time Dork Diaries 3: Pop Star Dork Diaries 4: Skating Sensation Dork Diaries 5: Dear Dork Dork Diaries 6: Holiday Heartbreak Dork Diaries 7: TV Star Dork Diaries 8: Once Upon a Dork Dork Diaries 9: Dra

A life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. The third novel from multi-award-winning Danielle Jawando, perfect for fans of Angie Thomas and Elizabeth Acevedo.‘Jawando’s writing is incredibly raw and real; I felt completely immersed’ Alice Oseman, author of the Heartstopper seriesWhen fifteen-year-old Tyrell Forrester gets caught up in a high-profile armed robbery, he's sentenced to eighteen months in a young offenders’ prison. Now he’s getting out, and he’s determined to turn his life around. Despite his release, systemic discrimination makes it difficult for Ty to truly be free. Inspired by a visiting poet while inside, Ty discovers a whole new world through spoken word and is finally finding his voice. But will society ever see him as anything other than a criminal?Praise for And the Stars Were Burning Brightly:'An outstanding and compassionate debut' Patrice Lawrence, author of Orangeboy'One of the brightest up and coming stars of the YA world

父母意外過世，胖胖女孩 Jane 面臨被討厭表哥趕出家門的危機──唯一的救贖是趕緊結婚領取嫁妝！她鼓起勇氣向暗戀對象、帥氣卻自戀的漁夫 Peter 求婚，對方答應了，卻馬上被美人魚拖入海中。Jane 找上村裡神秘老巫婆，喝下水下呼吸藥水，踏上海底奇幻旅程，對抗殭屍水手、水魔、貪圖青春的美人魚姐妹，還結交會說話的 selkie 海豹朋友。在這趟旅途裡，她不僅救出「未婚夫」，更發現真正的獨立與自信，顛覆所有童話刻板印象！Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say yes to get away from his father. It's a good plan! Or it would've been, if he wasn't kidnapped by a mermaid. With her last shot at happiness lost in the deep blue sea, Jane must venture to the world underwater to rescue her maybe-fianc? But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do? From Anya's Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic that flips every fairy-tale you know, and shows one girl's crusade for the only thing that matters--her own independ

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES - Max takes on knight school in the hilarious sequel to the bestselling illustrated novel Max and the Midknights, from the author of the Big Nate series! "Fantastic! I loved it!" -Dav Pilkey, New York Times bestselling author of the Dog Man series "Max is epic fun!" -Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Max didn't expect knight school to be so tough. Luckily, she has her best friends--the Midknights--at her side. But when Byjovia is under attack, the Midknights will have to face beastly creatures, powerful spells, and their greatest foe yet--themselves? Lincoln Peirce, author of the New York Times bestselling Max & the Midknights, brings more laughs, more adventures, and more silliness to Battle of the Bodkins, book two in the Max & the Midknights series.

There's a new girl in Sweet Valley...and she's a witch?! Join twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth as they discover if the rumors match reality in this all new graphic novel from the The New York Times bestselling world of Sweet Valley Twins. The buzz at Sweet Valley Middle School is all about Nora Mercandy, the new girl living in the town's infamous haunted house. Jessica is convinced there's something witchy about her, but Elizabeth thinks there's more to the story. Caught in a whirl of rumors and a rift with her twin, can Elizabeth discover the truth before friendships are torn apart?

When a meteor crashes into a woodland, some of the residents find that they have gained strange new superpowers. Some will use it for evil, but others, like Sonny the Squirrel, will always use his super size and strength for good.A graphic novel series full of supersized heart, adventure, and laughs!

這是一個歡樂的故事，慶祝自我接受和友誼的力量，鼓勵孩子們以同理心和愛來推崇彼此的不同之處。有些人不總是理解那個留長髮的男孩。但他知道，他的頭髮是他的一部分，也是他能夠位生活做些什麼的一部分，柔軟和堅強，狂野而靜止，兇猛和溫柔。他想帶你踏上一段旅程，向你展示擁抱真正自己可以有多麼神奇。本書以抒情文本講述，並伴隨著令人驚艷的水彩藝術作品，探索包容性、同情心，以及對自我信心的轉化力量。A joyful story celebrating the power of self-acceptance and friendship, encouraging children to champion each other's differences with empathy and love.People don't always understand the boy with long hair. But he knows that his hair is a part of who he is and who he can be - soft and strong, wild and still, fierce, and gentle. He'd like to take you on a journey to show you exactly how magical embracing who you are can be.Told in lyrical text, accompanied by stunning watercolour artwork, My Hair is as Long as a River explores inclusivity, compassion, and the transformative power of being confident in yourself.