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"Gorgeous and gripping, Hands is a poetic page-turner. You might just finish it in one sitting. Torrey Maldonado understands the kids he writes for at the deepest level.” —Adam Gidwitz, Newbery Honor–winning author of The Inquisitor’s Tale The author of What Lane? and Tight delivers a...

This audiobook introduces counting by fives by counting fingers.

This is a book for kids who wish they were jumping in leaf piles and climbing trees instead of learning their multiplication tables. It's for kids who worry that they'll never make it out of third grade, or that the other kids will make fun of them, or that their best will never be good enough. Messy desks, forgotten homework, embarrassing hiccups, favorite teachers - they're all here in these silly, sad, and funny poems.

Dive into a captivating collection of fairy tales by Rev. David Bearne, where the enchanting world of the Bright Ages comes alive. In this delightful anthology, heroes embark on epic quests, saints perform miraculous deeds, and the impossible becomes possible. Drawing inspiration from half-forgotten legends and intriguing footnotes of English history, Mr. Bearne retells these charming stories with a fresh perspective. Join us on a journey through a time filled with wonder and magic. - Summary by Carolin

Udadtil ser det ud, som om Anna har et godt liv. Hun har en dejlig kæreste, en masse gode veninder og klarer sig fint i skolen. Men Anna bærer på en tung hemmelighed. Hendes mor er alkoholiker, og det gør det rigtig hårdt at være derhjemme. Hun forsøger at klare det så godt, hun kan, men til sidst bliver det for meget for hende. Trine Juul Hansen er en dansk børnebogsforfatter. Hun har i årevis udgivet både letlæselige bøger for de yngste og spændende ungdomsbøger til teenagerne.

It's 1918, and the Great War is entering its final phase. In Northern France, young Aimee has just found out that her mother is part of a spy network working with the British. After reluctantly befriending Marius, a German boy who has been left behind by his countrymen, she must try to help him get back behind German lines while evading traitor she has helped to discover.

In the days of the Salem witch trials, the sleepy hamlet of Duston Heights had just one practitioner of the dark arts: the notorious necromancer Esdrias Blackleach. As the fever for witch hunting reached its terrible peak, Blackleach was accused of using powerful black magic against his fellow townsfolk. But just before he could be brought to trial, he dropped dead, escaping justice forever. Or so it seemed.

Emma kann es kaum fassen: Ein echtes Pferd ganz für sie allein. Es heißt Mississippi und ist eine treue Stute vom verstorbenen Klipperbusch. So ein supertolles Geschenk kann nur von Emmas Großmutter Dolly kommen. Merkwürdig nur, dass Klipperbuschs Neffe – den alle hier den Alligator nennen – das Tier plötzlich unbedingt zurückhaben will. Hängt das etwa mit Klipperbuschs geheimnisvollem Testament zusammen? Als auch noch Dollys Hunde spurlos verschwinden und ein Erpresserbrief auftaucht, beginnt ein spannender Wettlauf gegen die Zeit.

Jules and Josh are so excited when their parents hire ponies to attract customers to their sidewalk sale. But the Vet Volunteers notice that the ponies don't seem to be very healthy, and after an examination, they learn that the handler, Gus, has been mistreating them. Can the Vet Volunteers...

Emma kann ihr Glück kaum fassen, als Oma Dolly ihr ein echtes Pferd kauft. Zuhause darf sie nicht einmal ein Meerschweinchen haben. Voller Vorfreude auf die Ferien bei ihrer Großmutter, erwartet sie vor Ort eine böse Überraschung: Der eklige Neffe des verstorbenen Verkäufers will das Tier plötzlich um jeden Preis zurück. Als Dollys Hunde verschwinden und ein Erpresserbrief auftaucht, beginnt ein spannender Wettlauf gegen die Zeit.

Join little Otto, a kind-hearted and gentle child, as he navigates the chaos and conflict of life in a medieval German castle ruled by a feuding robber baron. Despite the turmoil surrounding him, Ottos unwavering peace-loving spirit shines through. (Summary by Arctura)

Søren på 13 år lever et hårdt og opslidende liv som tjenestedreng i nærheden af Viborg i 1880’erne. Selvom han gør sit bedste, bliver han både dårligt behandlet og dårligt betalt. I det mindste holder tjenestefolkene sammen og gør livet lidt bedre for hinanden gennem deres kammeratskab. Søren drømmer om at få et bedre liv, måske som fabrikskarl. Historien om Søren fortsættes i bogen "Nye tider". Bøgerne kan læses i forlængelse af hinanden eller hver for sig. - Jens Aage Poulsen (f. 1953) er en dansk forfatter og lærer.

Bear has a big jar of yummy honey, and he won’t share it! But Mouse, Mole and the Rabbit Brothers are hungry. With a dodge, a jump, a leap and a roll they set out across the forest … can they get to the honey without that scary bear seeing them?

Two best friends use rhyming ASL to help vanquish their fear of the monster under the bed in this fun, interactive bedtime readaloud. When nighttime comes, Milo has a problem—he’s convinced there’s a monster under his bed! Luckily, his best friend Mel knows just what to do—scare the...

Listen along on this heartfelt adventure as Derrick learns what compassion is from his furry companion. "Hand and Paw: Maxine’s Tale of Compassion" is inspired by the author's real-life rescue of baby squirrels and his enduring friendship with their mother, Maxine. This adventurous tale is sure to spark the imagination and warm the hearts of children and adults alike.

What about all that stuff you keep reading about: the moonlit walks, waves softly kissing the sandy shore? It doesn't exist. Does it have to be a problem just because you don't want to hold your mother's hand anymore and you're not ready to hold anyone else's? Before you try to give yourself a hickey tonight, read this!

Jammy and Red think Drong Drong Island is their special place. When they discover two girls on their island, the battle is on! And both sides are in for a big surprise....

Karo fühlt sich beim Metzger Schnitzelklopfer schon richtig zu Hause. Doch der Zoo will ihn wiederhaben! Was nun? Schnitzelklopfers organisieren eine Demo unter dem Motto: Hände weg von Karo! Ob der Kleinstlöwe wohl in der Metzgerei bleiben kann?

This heartwarming picture book reassures children that a parent’s love never lets go—based on the poignant lyrics of JJ Heller’s beloved lullaby “Hand to Hold.” “May the living light inside you be the compass as you go / May you always know you have my hand to hold.” With an...

There's a wedding tomorrow! And one little girl sits patiently while her mother tenderly applies intricate, delicate henna designs on her hands. As she does, she shares family stories—about weddings, monsoons, and ancestors long gone.