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Freckles is a young man who has spent his entire life in a Chicago orphanage, dreaming of a job, a sense of belonging, and acceptance despite his disability of having only one hand. His journey leads him to the enchanting Limberlost Swamp, where he becomes a guardian of its precious timber. Here, he uncovers a profound love for the wilderness and the diverse wildlife he encounters during his daily rounds. As he explores this new world, he also falls for a girl he affectionately calls the Swamp Angel. This story beautifully captures Freckles courageous spirit as he embraces his role in the ...

Dive into the enchanting world of The Song of the Cardinal, where a spirited male Cardinal makes his home in a tree beside a farmer and his wife. As the Cardinal serenades the skies in search of a mate, the couple finds themselves captivated by his vibrant antics. His joyful melodies not only lead him to love but also breathe new life into the farmer and his wifes marriage. Experience this heartwarming parallel love story that is sure to lift your spirits and leave you feeling uplifted! (Summary by peppersnoodles93)

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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...

Vuit relats per descobrir les intel·ligències de cada nen! Segons la teoria de les intel·ligències múltiples no hi ha nens i nenes més intel·ligents que altres, sinó nens i nenes que posseeixen una intel·ligència en major o menor mesura. Per això és molt important identificar-les i estimular-les des de ben petits.

This is a captivating, good-humored look at family life in a small farming community in Indiana in the early 1900s.

Elnora Comstock lives with her widowed mother at the edge of Limberlost Swamp. Her mother is harsh and critical of her daughter, but Elnora is a loving girl who befriends all creatures. She is especially drawn to the beautiful moths that flutter through the trees in Limberlost. Although Elnora longs to go to high school, she has no money to pay for tuition and books. When her cruel mother refuses to help, all seems lost, until Elnora learns she can sell the rare insects she collects. Still, her journey through high school and college will be full of challenges - and surprises.

In this charming classic story, Harry, the little white dog with black spots, runs away before bath time and plays outside until he changes into a black dog with white spots.

After receiving a rose covered sweater from Grandma, Harry is determined to lose it. He tries leaving it all over town, but it is always returned - until a bird catches sight of a loose thread and Harry's luck finally changes.

Against the strains of a catchy barnyard tune, a single-minded fox stalks an unsuspecting hen. The Fox is after Rosie, but Rosie doesn't know it. Unwittingly, she leads him into one disaster after the other, each funnier than the last. To enjoy Rosie's walk as much as Rosie does, just listen!

When Charlie's old cloak becomes torn and tattered, he spins a new one showing how cloth is made from wool.