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Benjamin was nine years old in the spring of 1855 when his father met with the accident that changed Benjamin’s life. Called home from boarding school, his first sight of his father lying nearly lifeless in the bed petrified him. Gone was the energetic man who had held the family together when Benjamin’s mother succumbed to diphtheria. With the courage and strength that had brought the family to the Oregon Territory, Benjamin and his siblings work to build the barn their father had been excitedly planning when he was struck down.

A masterfully crafted tale from the former Children’s Laureate. When Annie's father plans to tear down the old barn and replace it with a modern shed, Annie and her grandfather worry about all the birds that nest in the rickety old structure...

Mumifamilien har mange venner og bekendte blandt Mumidalens sælsomme væsner. I denne samling af små historier møder vi blandt andet Nini, som er blevet usynlig og får hjælp fra Mumifamilien til at blive synlig igen. Og Mumrikken fortæller om et mærkeligt væsen, der taler samme sprog som ham, og om et gammelt familiemedlem, der ejede mange smukke ting. Tove Jansson (1914-2001) var en finlandssvensk forfatter, kunstner og tegner. Hun er mest kendt for sine fortællinger om mumitroldene, som er oversat til mere end 35 sprog - heriblandt dansk.

From the award-winning author and rock legend Jimmy Barnes and critically acclaimed illustrator Matt Shanks comes a book about the joy of being yourself. Who is Rosie? Is she a fun-loving rhinoceros who is always up early and ready to greet the day? Or is she a magical unicorn who skips through...

A touching and joyful celebration of siblinghood, by New York Times bestselling author Derrick Barnes Rasheed has the best big brother in the world! Anthony has been his hero from day one, making him feel safe during storms and included in all kinds of fun activities. Thanks to Anthony, Rasheed...

This enduring anthem for Black girls celebrates their power, potential, and brilliance—for themselves and for the world.

Black Boy, Rise combines gorgeous, moving text filled with lyrical references to poets and writers whose voices have lifted and defined the Black experience, including Langston Hughes, Lucille Clifton, W. E. B. Du Bois, and James Weldon Johnson, that powerfully reflect the soul and gloriousness of Black boys in all their brilliance: the rich legacy of their past, the grit and grace of their present, and the divine promise of their future.

As the Ninth Dreamer, Jayben is the only one who can defeat Null, the evil villain who has been making everyone in the Elf World forget. But the crystals that give Jayben his power are quickly fading, and he needs to uncover the missing words from the Book of Dreamers to finally free everyone from Null's curse. When Jayben finds an electrifying blue stone, he quickly learns that it can transport him anywhere in the blink of an eye - but it can be dangerous unless used properly.

Jayben has realised his destiny as the Ninth Great Dreamer; he is the only one with the power to defeat Null, the villain who has been making everyone in the elf world forget. A year has gone by since Jayben took half of Null's powerful crystals using the Golden Torch, but now the torch has been stolen. Without it, Jayben must find another way to harness his power.

Die kleine Vampirin mit dem Herz für Tiere! Mein Name ist Mirella, Mirella Manusch. Ich bin fast zehn Jahre alt und habe gerade erst erfahren, dass ich ein echtes Vampirmädchen bin. Abgefahren, oder? Aber es kommt noch besser: Ich kann nämlich mit Tieren sprechen. Nur blöd, dass mein Vater von dieser Gabe nichts erfahren darf. Als Tierarzt könnte er mir sonst super helfen, wenn wieder mal ein Tier in Not ist. Zum Glück habe ich meine beste Freundin Klara. Die ist keine Vampirin, dafür aber sofort zur Stelle, wenn ich sie brauche.

This rhythmic, read-aloud title is an unbridled celebration of the self-esteem, confidence, and swagger boys feel when they leave the barber's chair - a tradition that places on their heads a figurative crown, beaming with jewels, that confirms their brilliance and worth and helps them not only love and accept themselves but also take a giant step toward caring how they present themselves to the world. Crown is a high-spirited, engaging salute to the beautiful, raw, assured humanity of black boys and how they see themselves when they approve of their reflections in the mirror.

All it takes is a loving teacher to help a boy get control of his sizzling superpowers, in this vibrant audiobook by bestselling author Derrick Barnes. Bobby Beacon’s got fire flowing through his veins. And now he’s psyched to attend a new school that’ll help him get a better grip on his...

We all know that Santa Claus is one cool dude! But how is he as a houseguest? Find out in this hilarious picture book by bestselling author Derrick Barnes! The number one thing on Monte and Mabel’s Christmas wish list is the chance to hang out with Santa Claus. So when his sleigh breaks down...

This program is read by Channing Tatum Leading actor, producer and director Channing Tatum's audiobook debut, The One and Only Sparkella is a charming ode to self-esteem and the love between a father and daughter. Ella is excited for her first day at a new school. Glimmering pencil case? Check!...

Willkommen in der magischen Weihnachtsbäckerei, wo es nach Vanille und Plätzchen duftet! Die Geschwister Paul und Lena streiten gerade über die Frage, ob es den Weihnachtsmann gibt – da erscheint am Himmel ein Schlitten, in dem niemand Geringeres sitzt als die Elfenchefin Fiora aus der Weihnachtsbäckerei. Dort herrscht große Aufregung, denn der magische Ofen funktioniert nicht! Dabei wird das Gebäck dringend gebraucht, um alle Helfer mit den nötigen Fähigkeiten auszustatten.

Välkommen till Rosas, önskningarnas kungarike! Människor från hela världen kommer för att bosätta sig i Rosas med förhoppningen om att deras drömmar ska besannas, för en gång i månaden anordnar kungen Magnifico en ceremoni och uppfyller en lycklig persons önskan! I Rosas bor 17-åriga Asha, en väldigt speciell drömmare som bryr sig om alla i sin omgiving. En dag får Asha möjligheten att komma på anställningsintervju hos kungen för att bli hans lärling. Men snart upptäcker hon att kungen döljer en fruktansvärd hemlighet.

When eleven-year-old Jayben finds himself in a fantastical new world, he wonders what it all means: Jayben has blanks in his memory due to his epileptic seizures as a result of brain injury. But when Jayben finds a curved torch in his pocket, an Elf family reveal he is the GREAT NINTH DREAMER. It sounds pretty cool, but The Book of Destiny—which instructs Jayben on his mission—is filled with blank pages... He will have to find out what he needs to do quickly because the residents have been waiting for him.

From a bestselling and award-winning husband and wife team comes an innovative, beautifully illustrated novel that delivers a front-row seat to the groundbreaking moments in history that led to African Americans earning the right to vote. "Right here, I'm sharing the honest-to-goodness." --...

"The well-known author retells 24 black American folk tales in sure storytelling voice: animal tales, supernatural tales, fanciful and cautionary tales, and slave tales of freedom. All are beautifully readable."--(starred) School Library Journal...