女孩朵娜天生是个巨人，镇上的女孩子嘲笑她的 “ 傻个子 ” ；然而当她们上学要迟到的时候，朵娜毫不犹豫地带上她们，三步两步到了学校。朵娜长大之后，自己住在镇子附近的山岗上，有一天镇上的人们被怪物的叫声吓坏了，会是什么样的猛兽呢？朵娜决定亲自去找找看。她可以安抚飓风，也可能在着急地时候跳起来把太阳的眼睛撞青，她尊重动物朋友们的智慧，并终找到了 “ 猛兽 ” 。原来是一只调皮的小豹子，吼声在山谷中回荡被 “ 放大 ” 了 …… 危险消除了，这时候，朵娜发现镇上的人们即使对未知的猛兽心怀恐惧，也手拉着手，在寻找她。人们为这个大个子朵娜担心呢 …… Dona Flor is a giant woman who lives in a puebla with lots offamilies. She loves her neighbors-she lets the children use herflowers for trumpets, and the families use her leftover tortillasfor rafts. So when a huge puma is te

A young man, brave in battle and a leader in the buffalo hunt,is too shy to speak to the woman he loves. Sad and lonely, hewanders far into the woods. There, he meets two Elk men. They givehim a a flute that the birds and animals have made for him. When heplays it, the harmony of nature is in his melodies and he speaksstraight to the heart of the girl he loves.

Before he was a world-renowned children's book writer, RoaldDahl was a master of short stories for adults. The thirteen talescollected here were specially selected for their appeal to teens,and they represent his finest work. By turns shocking, ironic,humorous, and touching, these stories are filled with bizarretwists and unexpected delights. This collection proves Roald Dahl'sstanding as one of the world's foremost storytellers. "A baker's dozen of barbed, witty, obliquely macabre shortstories... This sampler of Dahl's writing conveys a sense of hisversatility." --Kirkus Reviews --This text refers to an alternatePaperback edition.

Earth takes center stage in this updated version of VirginiaLee Burton's 1962 classic "Life Story." Told through five acts,Burton's art and text tell the history of earth from beginning topresent day. Readers will gain an in-depth understanding of theplanet's history and their leading roles in it today. The book hasbeen updated with cutting-edge science, including up-to-the-minuteinformation on fossil records and the geologic principles. We arethrilled to provide this updated artistic and visionary work intime for the anniversary of Virginia Lee Burton's 100thbirthday.

Introducing an addition to the acclaimed Mini Masters series. This engaging board book features beautiful works of art paired with playful, rhyming text. In Dreaming with Rousseau, the artist's vibrant paintings invite readers on a journey to dreamlike jungles packed with playful monkeys, a racing tiger, and other surprises. This unique book will enchant toddlerswith Rousseau's dramatic works.

Berlioz and his bear orchestra are playing the gala ball in the village square at eight o'clock. But a strange buzzing sound coming from inside Berlioz's double bass causes him to steer the mule-driven bandwagon of musicians into a hole in the road. Who will rescue the wagon? Readers will be surprised at the answer. "Quintessential Brett and a pleasure to behold."

A way of introducing young children to fine art. The sleepy trees, golden haystacks and joicy fruits of Van Gough will appeal to children as well as their parents. Playful rhyming texts accompany the paintings. For ages 2 to 5.

Ten-year-old Comfort Snowberger has attended 247 funerals--herfamily owns the local funeral home, after all. And even thoughGreat-uncle Edisto keeled over with a heart attack andGreat-great-aunt Florentine dropped dead--just like that--sixmonths later, Comfort knows how to deal with loss, or so shethinks. She's more concerned with avoiding her crazy cousin Peachand trying to figure out why her best friend, Declaration, suddenlywon't talk to her. But life is full of surprises. And the biggestone of all is learning what it takes to handle them. In thisheartfelt and quintessentially Southern coming-of-age novel,Comfort will charm young readers with her wit, her warmth, and herstruggles as she learns about life, loss, and ultimately, triumph."I""ncludes reader's guide and a biography of the author."

The gang witness the horror of a house going up in flames!Then there's the theft of a very valuable violin. Are the twoincidents connected? The Seven mean to use all their detectiveknow-how to find out!

The highly anticipated sequel to the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book! Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved. Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn’t want to talk about it. As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular. Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules chronicles Greg’s attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, keep his secret safe.

好啦，首先，我要声明一下，这是本日志，不是日记。这是我老妈的主意，我可不这么认为。如果她觉得我会在这里写下我的没人感言、心路历程什么的，哦，那么我**不会这么做。让我**想要写这本玩意儿的理由就是，后来我想了想，要是我长大以后成了个名人，这本书迟早派得上用场啊。可现在，我还是个在读初中的小屁孩儿。今天是开学的**天，所以我想谢谢这本东西或许能消磨一下时间。可别指望我再这本书里写，“啊~今天我的感受是~噢，我今天做了啥”诸如此类的东西哦。