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The Queen is England’s most recognizable symbol. Her Royal Guards stand at attention to protect London’s famous Buckingham Palace. In this book, young listeners will discover the landmarks, traditions, and food of a country known for sophistication and afternoon tea.

In his early twenties now, Rusty finally leaves Dehra and books a passage to England, dreaming of writing and selling his novel abroad. First in Jersey, and then in in London, he works as a clerk by day and writes in the evenings. Eventually, the novel is finished and Rusty even finds a...

Arthur Scott Bailey, a proud native of Vermont, captivated young readers with over forty delightful childrens books featuring a colorful cast of animals, birds, and even insects. One of his most beloved tales, The Tale of Reddy Woodpecker, is part of the cherished Tuck-Me-In Tales series, designed to inspire imagination and a love for nature. - Summary by Larry Wilson

A Childs History of England, originally serialized from January 25, 1851, to December 10, 1853, and later published as a three-volume book between 1852 and 1854, is a captivating narrative crafted by Charles Dickens. Dedicated to My own dear children, Dickens envisioned this work as an engaging introduction for young readers, aiming to inspire them to explore more substantial historical texts in the future. The book spans an extensive timeline from 50 BC to 1689, concluding with a summary of significant events leading up to Queen Victorias ascension. (Wikipedia)

In Kerstin Gier's Emerald Green, Gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is. She's only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. She suspects the founder of the Circle...

A heartwarming Christian Christmas picture book for kids to celebrate unity, kindness, and the miracle of the Nativity. On a peaceful night in Bethlehem, a stable full of animals is about to witness a miracle. But can they put aside their differences in time to welcome a very special guest? The...

From the internationally bestselling creator of Claude and Mr Penguin comes a brand-new tongue-in-cheek murder mystery series, stylishly illustrated in black and white, and perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enola Holmes and Knives Out. When the tyrannical family patriarch Sir Ignatious Gristle...

Kennst du schon Lilo? Sie ist eine kleine Hündin mit struppigem Fell. Ihre Fellfarbe ist weiß, doch rund um die Augenpartie ist es braun, grau und schwarz. Du kannst Lilo aber auch an ihrem blauen Halsband erkennen. Von klein auf mit unzähmbarem Entdeckungsdrang versehen, wird sie von ihrer besten Menschenfreundin Anna stets bei jeder Möglichkeit überallhin mitgenommen. Dieses Mal reist die Hündin mit dem blauen Halsband gemeinsam mit Anna nach England. Dort erlebt Lilo viele spannende und lustige Abenteuer.

One of the finest storytellers of her time, Joan Aiken wrote over 100 books for both adults and children. Among her best-known works are the 'Wolves Chronicles', a sequence of novels set in an alternate 19th-century England ruled by Stuart kings. Included here are three tales from that magical, wolf-infested world - The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Black Hearts in Battersea and The Story of Is.

Freddy der Esel und seine Freunde machen eine Reise nach England. Dort geraten sie nacheinander in eine Fuchsjagd und in ein Hunderennen. Sie retten sich in letzter Sekunde und helfen einem kleinen Hasen, der seine Karotten beim Wetten verloren hat. Ob der alte Dachs und der listige Iltis zwei Wettbetrüger sind? Kein leichter Fall für Freddy, den Esel. Ein Hörspiel über Freundschaft und Zivilcourage.

The suspenseful tale of two courageous kids and one inquisitive scientist who teamed up to stop an epidemic. “A delightful combination of race-against-the-clock medical mystery and outwit-the-bad-guys adventure.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Eel has troubles of his own: As an orphan and...

This hilarious sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Bunny-Detectives Extraordinaire! is a bunny-rific "tail" that even includes a guest appearance by J. K. Rowling a.k.a. "Oldwhatshername". Madeleine wants nothing more than to save money for college, but her impractical, ex-hippie parents are broke. When...

Mole is happy with his life until, one day, in the middle of spring-cleaning, he emerges from his hole at Mole End and starts meandering around the English countryside. Everything is new for the simple but stalwart Mole. Never before has he seen a river, taken a boat ride, or encountered the woods.

This is a story of the days of chivalry in England and of young Myles Falworth, son of a lord unjustly disgraced for treason, who was forced to make his fortune as best he might in the days when men seemed made of iron. How he entered the service of a powerful lord, rose to knighthood, defeated his father's old enemy in thrilling combat, and at last won the friendship of the king is told against a background of the dangerous times of the 14th century that makes them live again.

At 17, Karen Chen has already achieved what some girls can only dream of - and it's only the beginning for her. The daughter of Taiwanese immigrants, she began figure skating at five. Ten years and many grueling training sessions later, she won a bronze medal at the 2015 US Championships after sustaining a nearly career-ending ankle fracture a year earlier. In 2017, she became the US National Champion, winning gold twice and receiving the highest score ever recorded for the short program at the US National level.

L. M. Boston's thrilling and chilling tales of Green Knowe, a haunted manor deep in an overgrown garden in the English countryside, have been entertaining readers for half a century. This is the sixth book in this classic series. While eagerly following each stage of the new stone manor house his father is building to replace their old wooden Saxon hall, a young boy, part Saxon and part Norman, becomes involved with ancient magic that carries him through time.

The Truth About Dragons features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the giggles from hobgoblins and the sounds of waterfalls! A Caldecott Honor Winner The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother's bedtime...

"Out in the woods stood a nice little Fir Tree. The place he had was a very good one: the sun shone on him: as to fresh air, there was enough of that, and round him grew many large-sized comrades, pines as well as firs. But the little Fir wanted so very much to be a grown-up tree..." So begins...

It's time for the annual Corn Maze Festival. The farm is bursting with activity. Cluck! Whack! The chickens build a fence around the cornfield. Moo! Thwack! The cows give the barn a fresh coat of paint. Thump. Quack! Duck builds the ticket booth for the hot-air balloon ride. Everyone is excited. Well, Duck is not excited, exactly. But he has a plan.