Showing results for "Words" in Literature & Fiction

Parents, sisters, brothers, friends, and teachers are just some of the people in children's lives. Bring these words about people to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

Fluffy. Soft. Scaly. Kids encounter many textures in everyday life. Bring texture words to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

Dive and dunk! Slide and slither! Verbs and motion go hand in hand. Bring verbs to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

Playgrounds, supermarkets, and libraries are just a few of the places kids might visit in a day. Bring these location words to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

Slime. Ice cream. Crayons. Kids come across these things and more in everyday life. Bring familiar and favorite nouns to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

Red, green, purple, and yellow! Colors make our world so vibrant! Bring color words to young learners, and watch their vocabularies grow!

From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story. Did you know, for example, that: The word 'astronaut' means 'star...

When called upon by Mrs. Shay to pick the word of the day, most students are distracted by their rumbling tummies, but Kat uses her head instead.

A young man gets a sliver from a strange book. That night, beneath the glow of a full moon, the man transforms into the Word Eater. The beast prowls the streets, searching for words to eat. If the Librarian doesn't stop it, every word and every thing on earth could disappear.

In 1899, publisher Henry Altemus released a series of classic books that were "re-written" using one-syllable words so that the stories would be more accessible. This recording is the Altemus version of Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe. It is a compelling tale of adventure, courage, ingenuity, and the eternal urge to find a distant land where the perfect life can be built from nothing.

En el corazón de la Biblioteca Maldita, dentro de la cámara secreta del Bibliotecario, hay una bóveda invisible y sellada. Contiene un único libro, un libro tan venenoso que drena la vida del Bibliotecario día a día, año a año. Es el precio que cada Bibliotecario debe pagar, porque si alguien lee la última palabra de la historia, ¡se destruirá el mundo entero! Por eso, cuando el libro desaparece, el Bibliotecario debe localizarlo sin demora. Solo hay un problema: la única persona que puede saber dónde se encuentra el libro es otro Bibliotecario...¿Hay un traidor en la Liga de Bibliotecarios?

Adapted from Mother Tongue this book by Bill Bryson tells the story of English, from the first words ever spoken to the very first dictionaries. In this epic journey through words, rhymes - and even a few jokes - Bill Bryson will teach you how the English language came to be (clue: lots of invasions) and what makes it a rich and beautiful thing (lots of Shakespeare).

A young Aztec girl tells her little brother how their parents create beautiful painted manuscripts, or codices. She explains to him how paper is made from local plants and how the long paper is folded into a book. Her parents and others paint the codices to tell the story of their people’s way of life. Inspired by the pre-Columbian codices, this story tells how the Aztec and their neighbors in the Valley of Mexico painted books and records long before Columbus arrived, and continued doing so among their Nahua-speaking descendants for generations after.

Join Poppy and her anthropomorphic sidekick Chaz on nine adventures that introduce them to some delightful new words – from gargantuan pizzas, to spectacular meteor showers, to astounding circus acts!

As these two curious friends embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure, they learn to communicate with a tiny, annoying (but strangely lovable) elf, try to catch the red leaf while wandering inside a rainbow, and even clean the mysterious "closed room" found in almost every home—just to finally see it sparkling! This extraordinary journey explores themes of friendship, imagination, curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity. Come along and join Sema and Nur on their magical quest!

William Brown, the loveable rogue created by Richmal Crompton in the 1930s, is as well-received and enjoyed today as he was almost 80 years ago. Martin Jarvis has long been the voice of William, and brings a youthful sense of joy and a childlike excitement to the reading.

Ten-year-old Mayowa has always thought that her Grandpa Edward, who dyes his beard emerald green and jumps on books in private, is rather unusual. Until one day she jumps on a book for herself, and uncovers a huge family secret … Mayowa can book jump. By jumping on a book, she can harness the emotions inside it and channel them directly into other people. And when the opportunity to use her power to save the lives of countless refugees presents itself, Mayowa wants to jump in with both feet.

Award-winning author Luke Palmer masterfully captures the intricate dynamics of teenage friendship in this compelling tale of misadventure, resentment and reconciliation. Biggest goes first – always. That’s one of the unspoken rules of Kiln, the forbidden wasteland where Sam and his mates...

A 2026 Audie Awards Finalist! Adapted from Clint Smith's #1 New York Times bestselling and universally acclaimed How the Word Is Passed,this must-read narrative takes readers to historical sites across America, exploring the legacy of slavery to help readers make sense of our nation's past and...

Dive into the thrilling adventure of Swiss Family Robinson, told in simple, one-syllable words. Lucy Aikin, writing as Mary Godolphin, masterfully captures the essence of this beloved tale, making it accessible for all readers. Follow a brave family as they navigate the challenges of being shipwrecked on a remote island. With resourcefulness and teamwork, they not only survive but thrive in their new home. This adaptation is perfect for non-native English speakers looking to enhance their skills while enjoying a classic story. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)