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On the day of Ava's birthday, all of her friends are missing. She swims high and low looking for them. Will Ava find anyone to celebrate her birthday with?

When the Littlest Angel sits on clouds with her family, they explain that on Christmas Eve all of the angels give the world something special for Christmas. Her sister Angelina gives the gift of music. Her cousin Dawn gives the gift of Christmas lights. Fiona gives holiday treats, and Olivia gives the world evergreens. But what will the Littlest Angel give? Find out what happens when the Littlest Angel somersaults off her cloud…down to Earth and meets Michael, a little boy who is also looking to give a special gift.

Disagreeable old Miss Terry spends her Christmas Eve getting rid of toys from her childhood toy box. One by one she tosses them onto the sidewalk in front of her house, then secretly watches the little scenes that occur, which seem to confirm her belief that true Christmas spirit does not exist. Then the angel from her childhood Christmas tree appears to show Miss Terry that she has not yet witnessed the final act of each of those little dramas.

Melody believes in guardian angels, but the other Bailey School kids aren't convinced. That is until a new woman comes to town who keeps showing up just in time to save people. Melody even says she saw the woman spreading her wings! Could the newcomer really have come to Bailey City on a miracle mission?

Despite the Great Depression leaving many students poverty-stricken, Delores’s elementary school class participates in a Secret Santa gift exchange at Christmastime. She is disappointed to find out the poorest girl in class drew her name and learns a lesson in humility when the day of the exchange finally comes.

The Angel (Danish: Engelen) is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. The tale was first published with three others in New Fairy Tales. First Volume. First Collection by C.A. Reitzel in November 1843. The four tales were received by the Danish critics with great acclaim. A child has died, and an angel is escorting him to Heaven. They wander over the earth for a while, visiting the child's favorite places. Along the way they gather flowers to transplant into the gardens of Heaven. The angel takes the child to a poverty-stricken area where a dead field lily lies in a trash heap.

Bella vive en un hermoso castillo con la Bestia y unos objetos encantados que han cobrado vida. Pero es no es lo más extraño del castillo: en distintos lugares, han empezado a aparecer misteriosamente pétalos de rosa y hojas de rosal, por lo que Bella y sus amigos Din Don el reloj y Lumière el candelabro sospechan que hay un intruso y se ponen a buscarlo.

When giant bees attack the TV Academy playground, the school's mysterious newspaper editor, Carly, wants her three best reporters to investigate. Soon, the third-grade trio, known as the Angels, find themselves in a sticky situation. The school's science club has been dumping a gooey mess of chemicals into a nearby pond. Will the Angels stop this eco-threat? Or will the female force find themselves in a monster mess?

Cuando el ángel más pequeño se sienta en las nubes con su familia, le explican que en la víspera de Navidad todos los ángeles dan al mundo algo especial para Navidad. Su hermana Angelina da el don de la música. Su prima Alba da el don de las luces de Navidad. Fiona da delicias Navideñas, y Olivia da al mundo los árboles de hoja perenne. ¿Pero que le dará el ángel más pequeño? Averigua lo que sucede cuando el ángel más pequeño salta de su nube… a la Tierra y se encuentra con Miguel, un niño pequeño que también está buscando un regalo especial para dar.

El primer Show de Talentos de Kumandra está a tan solo una semana, y Raya, su amigo Boun y sus hermanos, están decididos a ganar el Gran Premio ¡con sus deliciosos platillos nuevos! El ingrediente principal es la mítica especia de dragón que hace que todo sepa mágico. El único problema es…que ningún humano la ha encontrado nunca. Raya y sus amigos se embarcan en el Shrimporium, en una búsqueda por la misteriosa especia. Pero ¿sobrevivirán a la misión de encontrar algo que los dragones han mantenido en secreto por siglos?

A touching story of the moments following the death of a child. Comfort, memories, and a visual reminder of life here follows a young boy on his journey. What may be most compelling is his angelic companion. A classic fairy tale from Hans Christian Andersen narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Louisa Lilias Plunket Greene was an Irish author celebrated for her childrens books, but On Angels Wings resonates with readers of all ages. Meet Violet, the girl who gazes out from her window, always observing but never joining the world outside. While the other children cruelly label her a hunchback, the adults grapple with the harsh realities of childhood and innocence. This poignant tale explores the delicate balance between protecting a child and allowing her to navigate a world that may never fully embrace her. Can Violet find joy despite her challenges? This touching narrative is a ...

Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech crafts a truly endearing story, one that is imbued with happiness, wonder, and an appreciation for all the little things that make life big. With beautiful, fresh new cover art, this is a gem of a book. In the winding stone tower of the Casa Rosa, in a quiet...

Tarn grapples with the loss of her brother at Dunkirk as she faces the threat of Nazi invasion in the Cumbrian countryside in this gripping wartime tale from Tom Palmer. July 1940 – as Tarn struggles to come to terms with the loss of her beloved brother in the chaos of the British retreat at...

Haunting, gentle spirits from far-flung worlds meet in the pulsing sphere of dreams and lullabies that is Angel Heart, a music storybook.

You look as if you've seen a ghost!' Jade is so used to living in the shadow of Vicky, her loud, confident best friend, that when a tragic accident occurs, she can hardly believe that Vicky's no longer around. But Vicky's a sparky girl who's not going to let a small thing like being dead stop her from living life to the full! Whether Jade is in lessons, out running or tentatively trying to make new friends, Vicky is determined to make her presence felt ...

Otto and Leni have escaped to England from Nazi Germany. They thought they were safe, but now the British want them to go back. Dropped behind enemy lines, they embark on a secret operation codenamed Wolfsangel. Their mission is to find and kidnap a girl who could bring down Hitler. And so begins their bravest journey yet.

An original tall tale about Angelica Longstrider, better known as Swamp Angel, the greatest woodswoman in Tennessee history.

Dive into the delightful world of Angel Food For Jack and Jill, the fifth installment in the beloved “Angel Food” series. This enchanting collection features 28 short sermons crafted for children, presented through engaging storytelling. Authored by a devoted Catholic parish priest who served in New York during the mid-1900s, this book not only captivates young minds but also imparts valuable lessons. The author’s legacy includes several cherished titles for children, with this series being among his most celebrated works. (Summary by Maria Therese)

Dive into the enchanting world of Angel Food Time, the sixth and final volume of the beloved Angel Food Series by Father Brennan. This delightful collection features 28 charming tales designed to captivate young imaginations, with titles like Six Red Roses, The Three Little Angels, A Surprise From Santa Claus, and The Boy Who Dusted the Devils Tail. Join us for these heartwarming stories, beautifully narrated by Maria Therese.