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Prince Fastidious travels the world to find his perfect princess. But something is not quite right about any of them. They either talk too much, or not at all. Some are too old for him, or too young. Others are spoiled or have too many noisy, little dogs. Find out what happens when Princess Rose accidentally comes to the castle at night because of a fierce storm. How does she prove to the Queen that she’s a real princess? A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin.

Twelve-year-old thieves Arthur and Wally are determined to steal their way up the ranks of the notorious Black Feathers gang. With loan sharks chasing after Arthur’s father and Wally’s brother’s hospital bill due, they’re in need of serious cash. Fast. When Arthur spots some wealthy strangers exiting a seemingly deserted mansion, he smells an opportunity for a big score. Little do the boys realize, they’ve stumbled upon Weirdwood Manor, the headquarters of a magical order who protect the Balance between the Real and Imaginary worlds.

Quand un nuage d’anxiété plane au-dessus du quotidien, les couleurs se ternissent et les cœurs se serrent. Avec tendresse et humour, cette histoire invite à regarder ce nuage autrement: en le nommant, en le partageant, en laissant la complicité percer la grisaille. Ensemble, les personnages font entrer la joie et la légèreté, rappelant que même les soucis peuvent se transformer en rires. Un récit lumineux qui met des mots simples sur les émotions et fait souffler un vent d’apaisement.

Born into slavery, Rebecca Crumpler became the first Black female physician in America. Stuntwoman Bessie Coleman was the first Black person in the world to obtain a pilot's license. The work of Harlem Renaissance sculptor Selma Burke can be found on the American dime. The calculations of NASA mathematician Katherine Goble Johnson were critical to the success of US manned spaceflight. These Black women and many more overcame tremendous obstacles and prejudices to make their mark on American history.

Dans un monde peuplé d’animaux curieux, Moustache, chat espiègle au grand cœur, adore raconter des histoires… parfois un peu exagérées. Les auditeurs rient, s’étonnent et lui accordent un soupçon de confiance, car derrière chaque récit se dévoilent bienveillance et imagination débordante. Entre fantaisie assumée et délicates leçons de sincérité, cette aventure célèbre le plaisir d’écouter et la magie de raconter. Une parenthèse tendre et malicieuse à savourer à l’oreille, pour rêver, sourire et croire—ne serait-ce qu’un peu—aux plus belles histoires.

In 1933, Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party rose to power in Germany. The Nazis terribly persecuted Jews and other groups of people. They murdered millions of Jews across Europe during World War II. A preteen girl named Anne Frank and her family managed to hide from the Nazis for two years. During this time, Anne wrote about her experiences almost every day in her diary. Discover the courage of Anne and her family during one of the most horrific times in history.

In search of some summertime spending money, a young boy and his friend agree to paint a neighbor's garage. The neighbor allows the boys to come into her house for drinks and bathroom breaks. There's just one rule: don't let her high-energy, low-obedience puppy, Yorgy, out of the house. Unfortunately, that's exactly what they do!

Equip her with truth. Dannah Gresh, author of Secret Keeper Girl and Lies Young Women Believe (coauthored with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth) brings you Lies Girls Believe. This fun, accessible book engages your daughter in the 20 most important truths she needs. Prepare your daughter for the difficult challenges she'll face in the world today, with sections addressing: lies about God, lies about friendship, lies about the future, lies about myself, lies about boys, and more! 

Since she was young, Elisabeth Elliot had been intrigued by missionaries who gave up so much to tell others about God s love. With a passion to translate the Bible into new languages, she followed God's call to work among tribes in Ecuador, including the Waorani (Auca), who had killed her husband and four others. Elisabeth kept a detailed journal of her life and missionary service. She returned to the United States after many years in South America, becoming one of the most influential Christian women of our time.

Aunque se debate cuándo y dónde se originó exactamente la capoeira, una forma de arte que combina las artes marciales, la danza, las acrobacias, la música y la espiritualidad, una cosa es segura: a principios del siglo XX Brasil era el único país en el mundo en el que se jugaba a la capoeira, y era practicada principalmente por personas de ascendencia africana. En 1890, dos años después de que Brasil aboliera oficialmente la esclavitud, el juego fue prohibido.

Lümmel ist kein normaler Esel, ist er nicht, denn Lümmel hat drei anstatt zwei Ohren. Als Lümmel wegen seiner drei Ohren von den anderen Eseln verstoßen wird, trifft er auf die Häsin Lilo. Um Lümmel zu trösten, schlägt Lilo ihm vor, Körperteile zu tauschen. Aus der Häsin und dem Esel werden zwei Hasel, aus dem dazu kommenden Fuchs drei Fu-ha-sel. Alle zusammen erleben eine großartige Zeit, bis Lümmel erneut auf die Gruppe der Esel trifft.

Kim will unbedingt eine richtige – und damit teure – Urlaubsreise machen. Ihr Vater Don versucht ihr zu erklären, dass es mit der Fischerei derzeit nicht so gut läuft und eigentlich kein Geld für einen Urlaub da sei. Aber Kim bleibt stur! Da bringt Cleo ihren Vater auf die Idee, sich im Meerespark nach einem Zweitjob zu erkundigen.

U.S. Men's Soccer's Captain America, Christian Pulisic, tells a story of focus, determination, and most of all, confidence--all the soccer superpowers you need! Just in time for the 2026 World Cup! Christian loves to play soccer. The whoosh of the wind, the bounce of the ball, the ripple of the...

“All my life I’ll think of you, I promise I will. I won’t ever forget you.” A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a white lion. A lyrical and moving tale of a young boy growing up in Africa, and his lifelong friendship with a...

Violetta, eine mutige junge Frau, begegnet Alfredo, und eine aufrichtige Liebe entsteht zwischen ihnen. Doch gesellschaftliche Erwartungen und schwere Entscheidungen stellen beide auf die Probe. Kinder erleben eine Geschichte voller Gefühl, Mut und Menschlichkeit, die durch Verdis berühmte Musik besonders eindringlich wirkt.

Als die Geschwister Beth, Fran und Joe mit ihren Eltern aufs Land ziehen, entdecken sie einen magischen Baum mit außergewöhnlichen Wesen. Sie schließen Freundschaft mit Fee Seidenhaar, Frau Wasch und Mondgesicht, die sie in fantastische Welten entführen. Gemeinsam erleben sie märchenhafte Abenteuer – bis sie auf einer ihrer Reisen ausgerechnet in der düsteren Welt der gefürchteten Schuldirektorin Madame Klaps notlanden müssen.

Für Leonie beginnt der Schulalltag – zum ersten Mal in Amerika. Schnell fühlt sie sich in der Klasse wohl. Doch ihr entgeht nicht, dass Tiffy von einigen nicht gut behandelt wird und auf die anstehende Klassenfahrt sehr seltsam reagiert. Leonie und Grace überlegen, wie sie ihr helfen können.

From leading breakfast radio star Christian O’Connell comes a brilliant and laugh-out-loud story of an ordinary boy with an extraordinary secret radio show. (Broadcast from his shed.) Meet Spike, aka Radio Boy: a new Adrian Mole on the radio for the internet generation. Spike’s your average...

The haunted season has arrived in the Antler Wood. No fox kit is safe. When Mia and Uly are separated from their litters, they discover a dangerous world full of monsters. In order to find a den to call home, they must venture through field and forest, facing unspeakable things that dwell in the darkness: a zombie who hungers for their flesh, a witch who tries to steal their skins, a ghost who hunts them through the snow...and other things too scary to mention.