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Welcome back to the irresistible world of Greenglass House, where 13-year-old Milo is, once again, spending the winter holidays stuck in a house full of strange guests who are not what they seem. There are fresh clues to uncover as friends old and new join in his search for a mysterious map and a famous smuggler's lost haul. This exciting sequel to a beloved book is sure to thrill both fans and newcomers.

Ramadan is almost here! It's Zain's favorite time of the year. Well, it usually is. After a recent move and with no mosque or Islamic school in his new neighborhood, will Zain find a new Muslim friend to celebrate with him? Children will learn what makes the ninth Islamic month special from pre-Ramadan decorating, the importance of fasting and volunteering in the community, and the festivities and prayers that continue through the month, ending with Eid al-Fitr.

Forget Thanksgiving. The biggest turkey of all is running around Ella Mentry School - Dr. Carbles, the president of the school board. He is grumpier than ever and wants to fire Mr. Klutz. Will A.J. and his friends be able to save their principals job?

Zeb comes from a family of farmers—zombie farmers. Each week they pickle, bake, fry, and sell their grain-fed, free-range brains to be enjoyed by the masses. Zeb understands that brains are food, not pets… until one day he comes across the tiniest, pinkest, squishiest brain he ever did see! Can he convince his parents that his brainy bestie is better off as a member of the family than family dinner?

Fox thinks Christmas is about presents, Badger thinks it's about pudding, Magpie thinks it's about singing... Tortoise and Hedgehog begin to feel rather overwhelmed with all the noise and fuss. But in a quiet moment of reflection they learn the most important lesson of all: Christmas is about being with the ones you love.

This year, the girls are everywhere but home for the holidays. From a tropical cruise to a ski trip to Switzerland, it promises to be a Christmas to remember. Becca, Megan, Emma, Cassidy, and Jess have plenty of reading material to bring on their trips, too, because the book club is tackling the Betsy-Tacy series before their next meeting on New Year's Eve.

When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he'd rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the airport—and also on avoiding a conversation with her dad about him possibly remarrying. Sami is struggling with his anxiety and worried that he'll miss the karate tournament that he's trained so hard for.

What if somewhere along the way we've all got the Santa story a bit wrong? Join Blanche Claus and her best friend, Rinki, for a funny festive sleigh ride you'll never forget! From Sibéal Pounder, best-selling author of the Witch Wars and Bad Mermaids series, this tale of friendship and mince-pie feasts is the perfect book to curl up with this winter. Funny, feminist and with a huge heart, it's a gloriously Christmassy adventure that will delight even the biggest Grinch.

Lu, Rio und Pelle haben es geschafft: Sie dürfen ganz offiziell Geburtstagspartys organisieren – und ihr erster Auftrag steht auch schon fest: Amelies Geburtstag. Erst wünscht Amelie sich eine Unterwasserparty. Dann eine Popstarparty. Oder vielleicht doch ganz was anderes? Zum Glück findet die Geburtstagsbande heraus, was hinter Amelies ständig wechselnden Wünschen und Ideen steckt, und am Ende feiern sie zusammen die schönste Geburtstagsparty des Sommers. Der zweite Band der Geburtstagsbande feiert die Freundschaft und den Mut, zu sich selbst zu stehen!

The eagerly anticipated follow-up to Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World. Overflowing with wonderfully engaging facts, vibrant music and sound effects, it is a celebration of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the world we live in. Prepare to be inspired. List of women featured: Elizabeth Blackwell, Qiu Jin, Boudicca, Flora Drummond, Pocahontas, Noor Inayat Khan, Harriet Tubman, Valentina Tereshkova, Ada Lovelace, Sayyida al-Hurra, Hatshepsut, Josephine Baker, Mary Wollstonecraft and Mary Shelley.

A heartwarming book following a group of boys from different backgrounds throughout the school year as they become the best of friends.

Na klar, Lotta kann Rad fahren Lotta ist fast fünf Jahre alt und wünscht sich zum Geburtstag nichts sehnlicher als ein Fahrrad. Sie hat nämlich nur ein altes Dreirad, und auf dem kann man schließlich nicht richtig fahren! Doch als der Geburtstag da ist, bekommt Lotta zwar viele schöne Geschenke, aber ein Fahrrad ist nicht dabei. Also muss Lotta sich etwas einfallen lassen.

Die Lehrerin von Lotta und Luis will mit ihrer Klasse ein Krippenspiel einüben. Die Schüler haben dazu ihre ganz eigenen Ideen. Vor der Aufführung sind alle sehr aufgeregt. Aber es wird ein voller Erfolg, und die Kinder erleben, dass die Weihnachtsgeschichte auch heute noch ganz aktuell ist. Die Zwillinge Lotta und Luis erleben viel in Gottes bunter Welt und lernen ganz nebenbei biblische Inhalte kennen. Inhalt: Hörgeschichte + Weihnachtsgeschichte nach Lukas 2,1-10 + zwei neue Lieder ("Wir sind die Himmelsschaar" und "Weil das so wichtig ist").

Chi è il misterioso bambino fantasma che tenta di entrare a Villa Decadente alla vigilia della tenebrosa festa di Capodanno Trapassato? Insieme a Mesto, il suo fedele levriero albino, Mortina cerca ogni dettaglio utile a scoprire da dove arrivi il loro nuovo, spettrale amico, in una spassosa indagine che le farà battere il cuore.

Journey back to the very first Thanksgiving Day, when two societies came together to feast and honor the earth's bounty in peace.

After Papa loses his job during the Depression, Hannah's family moves to rural Minnesota, where she is the only Jewish child in her class. When her teacher tries to arrange carpools for a Saturday class picnic, Hannah is upset. Her Jewish family is observant, and she knows she cannot ride on the Sabbath. What will she do? A lovely story of friendship and community.