'CLAIRE NORTH BRINGS A POWERFUL, FRESH AND UNFLINCHING VOICE TO ANCIENT MYTH' Jennifer Saint, author of Sunday Times bestseller AriadneFollowing the critically acclaimed Ithaca and House of Odysseus comes the final novel in Claire North's Songs of Penelope trilogy - an exquisite, gripping tale that breathes life into ancient myth. This is the story of Penelope of Ithaca, famed wife of Odysseus, as it has never been told before. Many years ago, Odysseus sailed to war and never returned.For twenty years his wife Penelope and the women of Ithaca have guarded the isle against suitors and rival kings. But peace cannot be kept forever, and the balance of power is about to break . .. A beggar has arrived at the Palace. Salt-crusted and ocean-battered, he is scorned by the suitors - but Penelope recognises in him something terrible: her husband, Odysseus, returned at last.Yet this Odysseus is no hero. By returning to the island in disguise, he is not merely plotting his revenge against the sui
A lush graphic novel about family adrift and the magical adventure that brings them together. Based on the award-winning film, this gorgeous adaptation includes a bonus story from the film's creator. Many years after the disappearance of their mother, siblings Ben and Saoirse are still drowning in grief, as is their lighthouse-keeper father. Ben blames his little sister for the loss of their mother, and despite being six years old, Saoirse has yet to speak. When the kids discover that Saoirse is a selkie and the magical world that their mother told stories about is real, they dive into an adventure to keep the spirit world from disappearing forever. Based on the award-winning film Song of the Sea, this graphic novel is a wonder of magical storytelling and visual splendor that is destined to become a classic. Includes an 18-page bonus story written and illustrated by film creator Tomm Moore and a Gaelic glossary. Song of the Sea (along with Wolfwalkers and The Secret of Kells) is part o
“Savor the mysterious power of a master’s pentimento.” —Los Angeles Times“It takes a lot of nerve and skill to pull off something as rich as Beautiful MarIa of My Soul, but pull it off Hijuelos does.”
With fearless candor, singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles makes use of her story-telling skills in a collection of essays about songwriting, soul searching, and what’s discovered along the way.In Sounds
From the beloved story by Hans Christian Andersen. Everyone at the Emperor's court is enchanted by the song of the nightingale; but one day, the Emperor receives a glittering mechanical nightingale an
本套組包含以下8本平裝繪本，每本書末均有音檔QRcode。1. The Gruffalo音軌*audio reading of the story*story and read along*The Grufflo Song 2. The Gruffalo's Child音軌*audio reading of the story*story and read along*The Gruffalo's Child Song3. Monkey Puzzle音軌*audio reading of the story*story and read along*Monkey Puzzle Song4. The Smartest Giant in Town音軌*audio reading of the story*story and read along*The Smartest Giant in Town Song5. A Squash and a Squeeze音軌*audio reading of the story*story and read along*A Squash and a Squeeze Song6. Charlie Cook's Favourite Book音軌*audio reading of the story*story and read along*Charlie Cook's Favourite Book Song7. Room on the Broom音軌*audio reading of the story*story and read along*Room on the Broom Song8. The Snail and the Whale音軌*audio reading of the story*story and read along*The Snail and the Whale Song
CD內含：1. JYbooks' Company Song (JY公司引言歌曲)2. Story Reading (故事配樂版)3. Musical (故事配樂說書版→增量版)4. Echo-Chant(故事一起讀版)5. She's a terrible princess(唱遊版)6. Dragon Song & Talk7. She's a terrible princess(純音樂版
曲目： 01 The Gruffallo Story (read-along) 02 The Gruffalo Song "A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good." Walk further into the deep dark wo
1. JYbooks' Company Song 2. Story Reading 3. Story Reading (Kid's Voice) 4. Story Reading (No Music & Sound Effects) Duck and his friends are at it again. But this time they’re pooling their consi
CD內含：1. JYbooks' Company Song (JY公司引言歌曲)2. Story Reading (故事配樂版)3. Story Reading with Narration (故事口述旁白版)4. The Tooth Fairy's Song(唱遊版)5. Matthew and Jessica's Pillow Talk (Matthew 與 Jessica 的床邊細
CD內含：1. JYbooks' Company Song (JY公司引言歌曲)2. Story Reading (故事配樂版)3. Story Reading with Narration (故事口述旁白版)4. Presto Change-O's Song(唱遊版)5. Matthew and Jessica's Pillow Talk (Matthew 與 Jessica 的床邊細語)Mat
CD內含：1. JYbooks' Company Song (JY公司引言歌曲)2. Story Reading (故事配樂版)3. Story Reading with Narration (故事口述旁白版)4. Presto Change-O's Song(唱遊版)5. Matthew and Jessica's Pillow Talk (Matthew 與 Jessica 的床邊細語)Mat
With the sweeping romance of Passenger and the dark fantasy edge of This Savage Song, this standout YA contemporary fantasy debut from Vanessa Len, the first in a planned trilogy, is utterly fresh and unique.Don’t forget the rule. No one can know what you are. What we are. You must never tell anyone about monsters.Joan has just learned the truth: her family are monsters, with terrifying, hidden powers.And the cute boy at work isn’t just a boy: he’s a legendary monster slayer, who will do anything to bring her family down.Joan will have to embrace her own monstrousness if she is to save herself, and her family. Because in this story…she is not the hero.Dive deep into the world of Only a Monster, where hidden worlds dwell in the shadows, beautiful monsters steal life from humans with just a touch, and secrets are the most powerful weapon of all.
Part lullaby, part love song, this perfectly pitched bedtime book gives a nod to its classic predecessors as it champions the vibrant independent spirit of local bookstores. Join the Little Bookstore's friendly staff as they draw the curtain on another busy day of browsing and matchmaking. Choose a bedtime story, say your good nights, and pet the shop's feline mascot on your way out. Snuggle up to a loved one for a read-aloud, then drift off to sweet dreams of adventure and enchantment to come. Drawing on the best tradition of classic bedtime books, Amy Cherrix's lilting text brims with sound play, soothing patterns, and repetition, while E. B. Goodale's bright, inclusive artwork offers people-watching at its best, conjuring the bustling, ineffable mood of a homespun hall of treasures. Penned by a bookseller and illustrated with warmth and zeal, this cozy homage to the neighborhood bookshop ends with a gallery of bookstores around the world, encouraging local engagement and offering a
A lyrical, heart-warming message of love from someone far awayWhen Big Bear and Little Bear have to say goodbye, Big Bear tells Little Bear about all the ways she'll send a hug from afar:I can change my hug into bird song early in the morning,or into the sea so I can wave at you when you are on the beach. Join Little Bear on his adventure to discover all the many different ways to feel a hug from a loved one, even when apart. A soothing and uplifting story for every child who is missing someone.
Sing and dance along with Baby Shark as he gets ready for bed in this playful song and story -- the follow-up to the bestselling picture book!How does Baby Shark get ready for bed?Brush your teeth! Do
