Showing results for "At Home" in Literature & Fiction

From #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica! Nick Crandall feels like he doesn't belong anywhere. He doesn't fit in with his new foster parents. They don't know the first thing about sports - and he's not exactly the model student they want him to be. It's only a matter of time until they...

From Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins, this short novel for younger middle grade readers explores themes of empathy, friendship, discovery, language, and the life-changing epiphanies of travel. Lissie, her dad, and her grandmother travel “to a faraway place, in a different part of the...

When Ruth Conroy decides to sponsor a child in Africa, she is unprepared for just how difficult it is to find 10 pounds per month. As any sister's next step would be, Ruth enlists the help of Phoebe, Naomi and Rachel. All too eager to help their sister, the four girls work together to come up with multiple hare-brained, fundraising schemes that are a bit too mischievous to be fruitful. From undisciplined babysitters to unhygienic caterers and fraudulent pavement artists, the Conroy sisters' hilarious projects never fail to cause chaos and mayhem.

Welcome to Owl's Cozy home in this classic Arnold Lobel I Can Read! Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors! Arnold Lobel's beloved Level 2 I Can...

Little Rosanna Horton was a girl of contrasts, living in one of the most beautiful homes in Louisville—a stunning red brick mansion surrounded by a lush garden. Yet, despite her luxurious surroundings, Rosanna felt an emptiness that lingered in her heart. While children joyfully played on the sidewalks outside, she gazed out from behind the high stone wall, feeling isolated and alone. With a pony, a playhouse, and a room filled with treasures, one might think she had it all, but the truth was that Rosanna was profoundly lonely. She had no friends to share her joys or sorrows with, and ...

Des mini-BD en deux langues sans traduction : Filou parle français, Pixie lui répond en anglais. Se déguiser, confectionner un gâteau au dentifrice ou fêter leur anniversaire : à la maison, Filou et Pixie ne s'ennuient jamais !

The World’s Worst Parents, from Children's author David Walliams. Are you ready to meet the worst parents ever? Sure, some parents are embarrassing – but they’re NOTHING on this lot. These ten tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you...

“What does Dudley do all day while we're away?” Sam wonders. Mom explains that Dudley does ordinary dog things: he eats, naps, guards the house, and plays. But in Sam's mind, Dudley's day at home is anything but ordinary. Delightful digital paintings depict the human activities Sam imagines Dudley is doing–which don't quite match Mom's explanations.

At Home With Brie is a multi award-winning kids podcast that brings you conversations with Aussie kids from around the country. Brianna Peterson (former host and producer of ABC Kids Imagine This podcast), gets to the heart of what it's like to be a kid growing up in Australia at this time in history. To hear about all the fun things that kids are up to visit https://athomewithbrie.com.auThen, in the evenings, At Night With Brie helps you relax your body and soothe your mind for the sweetest dreams.We’d love you to subscribe to both podcasts, tell your friends! And please remember to rate ...

Ohlala parle le français, Oops l'anglais, et ils se comprennent parfaitement. Chercher leur chat, ranger leur chambre ou s'amuser à se faire peur : à la maison, Oops et Ohlala ne s'ennuient jamais !

Each week Saddleback Kids (or SK as our friends call us!) shares their church with yours! Tune in, find your age group and have fun! At Saddleback Kids we believe every kid should be known, connected, equipped and empowered. KNOWN by another kid and a leader. CONNECTED to a group where they can grow spiritually. EQUIPPED with the tools and the knowledge to develop a strong faith in Jesus. EMPOWERED to serve others and share Jesus in the world. To sum it up, Saddleback Kids exists to connect kids to God and others while helping them live a purpose driven life.

Gangsta Granny, from Children's author David Walliams. Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma s house. She’s the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble, and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn’t know about his...

Ratburger, from Children's author David Walliams. Things are not looking good for Zoe. Her stepmother Sheila is so lazy she gets Zoe to pick her nose for her. The school bully Tina Trotts makes her life a misery – mainly by flobbing on her head. And now the evil Burt from Burt’s Burgers is...

How did we live in our homes before electricity and running water? Listeners will find out in this book about homes then and now, with information that brings the past to life.

New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages! At sixteen years old, Laurie Hernandez has already made many of her...

Dave's carefree life of pranks and stickball in his Lower East Side New York neighborhood ends the day his papa dies. No one wants the 11-year-old rascal, so Dave is shuffled off to the Hebrew Home for Boys, aka the Hell Hole for Brats. There he must contend with a brutal headmaster, bullies, freezing rooms, and institutional slop to eat - all on top of his personal losses. But at least Dave is not alone.

In this second book from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of the Food Group series, Pete Oswald, and acclaimed author Phuc Tran’s bestselling Cranky series, Cranky is feeling extra cranky when a new crane joins the crew. There’s a new crane on the construction site! His name is...

Recess. A swing set. An argument. A resolution! Michael Hall’s transformative Swing is a celebration of friendship, joy, and kindness. Readers of all ages will look forward to seeing how four unlikely friends navigate their differences. A surprising and standout story from the acclaimed and...

Pudding the panda makes everyone smile at Edinburgh Zoo. But what would make her truly happy is a family to take care of - like her heroine, Mary Poppins. Meanwhile, Callum is having a hard time at home. His parents keep arguing; his sister is annoying; and his ninth birthday gift is a certificate for an "adopted" panda when all he’d wanted was Lego. Then by a twist of fate, the unbelievable happens, and the two come together on Callum’s front doorstep.