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It is bitterly cold, and the Little Match Girl is walking the icy streets in bare feet, trying to sell just one box of matches so she can go home and get warm. But no one wants to buy.... A magical retelling of the classic tale, read by Tamsin Greig.

While on a road trip with his know-it-all dad, all Trev wants to do is read about his favorite cowboy, the Cactus Kid. His dad just won’t stop talking! When they stop at a horse ranch to go horseback riding, though, Trev learns that his dad might not be all talk after all.

Think a soccer match begins with the opening kickoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional soccer—from prepping the pitch and cleaning cleats to player escorts and jersey swaps. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give soccer fans, young and old, a brand-new perspective on major league soccer.

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Hans Christian Andersen with this captivating recording of seven timeless fairy tales. Beginning with the poignant story of The Little Match Girl, youll journey through delightful narratives such as The Swineherd, The Real Princess, The Leap Frog, The Elderbush, The Bell, and The Old House. Each tale beautifully showcases Andersens storytelling brilliance, offering a rich tapestry of themes and emotions that continue to resonate with readers of all ages.

In "The Little Match Girl" by Hans Christian Andersen, a cold New Year’s Eve becomes a journey of courage, hope, and heartbreaking beauty. As a poor young girl wanders the snowy streets, trying to sell her matches to survive, each tiny flame she lights reveals a warm, shimmering vision—moments of comfort, love, and the life she longs for. With every spark, the boundary between harsh reality and glowing dreams begins to blur.

In this touching story by Hans Christian Andersen, a poor young girl wanders barefoot through the bitter cold on New Year's Eve, desperate to sell matches but finding no customers. To keep from freezing, she huddles in an alley and begins to light the matches one by one, discovering that each brilliant flame brings a beautiful and magical vision of warmth and comfort.

Horatio Alger, Jr. (1832-1899) was the author of over 100 adventure books, many focusing on a poor boy's struggle to overcome poverty and adversity. Alger's books are fast-paced page-turners that have enjoyed immense popularity while advocating generosity, honesty, industry, thrift, temperance, education and bravery. Mark the Match Boy recounts the adventures of a boy ill suited to life on the streets of New York and his fortunate association with Richard Hunter.

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson’s hilarious series continues, and Stick Dog gets a…girlfriend?! Well, not before Stick Dog’s day spins out of control first. As he and his friends work to rescue a hyper Karen from a really...

Bed time stories for children.

Australian tennis superstar Ash Barty teams up with Jasmin McGaughey and Jade Goodwin to bring young readers this fun and exciting new illustrated series about school, sport, friendship and family. Ash loves to play sport. She's tried karate, softball, netball and gymnastics. But none of those...

In this standalone sequel to Willis Wilbur Wows the World, Willis wants to be the best life coach his school has ever seen. And he knows exactly how to make that happen: by creating the first-ever life-coaching app. Nine-year-old Willis Wilbur is beyond excited to go back to school. Now that he...

It was terribly cold and nearly dark on the last evening of the old year, and the snow was falling fast. In the cold and the darkness, a poor little girl, with bare head and naked feet, roamed through the streets. It is true she had on a pair of slippers when she left home, but they were not of much use.

Introducing “Such a Match,” an original podcast from J. The Jewish News of Northern California all about old-fashioned Jewish love stories told by the couples themselves.On “Such a Match,” you’ll hear about hilarious blind dates and endearing marriage proposals, finding love after divorce, dating after 60 and much more.

Hans Christian Andersen is well remembered for bringing life to virtually anything he could imagine. In this story, we hear from a flea, a frog, and a grasshopper. All had a strong interest in winning a leaping match. Who would win - and why?

During the Nazi occupation of Ukraine, a match was set up between Dynamo Kiev’s players, playing as FC Start, and a German side. Kiev won. And when the Germans fielded a better side, Kiev beat them, too. And again, and again. Until the half-starved FC Start players faced an international-calibre German side, under the threat of execution if they didn’t let the occupiers win.... An astonishing true story.

'Ace save Chris!' shouted Andrew as his younger brother pushed yet another of his best shots around the post. 'You're unbeatable today'. But will Chris be unbeatable when he is picked to stand in for the regular school goalkeeper in a vital cup game against Shenby School, their main rivals? For Chris is several years younger than the rest of the team - and they aren't all sure of his skill in goal.

Dans la jungle, c'est un match de fou, fou... foot ! qui se prépare. Adémar le guépard et ses compagnons les macaques, autruches et autres rhinos n'ont besoin que d'une noix de coco pour organiser le plus grand match de l'année ! Et si le malin chimpanzé ruse pour dribler, Adémar n'est pas en reste : il déstabilise ses adversaires pour marquer le plus beau but dont on se souviendra longtemps... Parole d'éléphant !

When Althea Gibson first dreamed of joining the big American tennis leagues, she was denied because she was Black. Angela Buxton dreamed of joining the best tennis clubs in Britain, but she was rejected because she was Jewish. When Angela heard that Althea was coming to Britain to compete, she skipped school to see the match. If Althea didn't let hatred stop her from playing the game she loved, Angela wouldn't either.