Showing results for "Worlds of Wonder" in Literature & Fiction

While the children sleep, the cuddly toys travel to a wonderful world! There are lots of star sprinkles, caramel trees, gingerbread houses there... Shhh...

While the children sleep, the cuddly toys travel to a wonderful world! There are lots of star sprinkles, caramel trees, gingerbread houses there... Shhh...

""Ho now creates a beautiful book about family: what makes individuals and what connects us to one another. This book is a perfect addition to any children’s shelf, whether aimed at families, adoption, multicultural stories, or topics of love and ­acceptance"" —School and Library Journal...

Percy Jackson meets Indiana Jones in the New York Times bestselling epic adventure Seven Wonders! Lost in Babylon is the second book in a seven-book series by master storyteller Peter Lerangis. This sequel to the bestselling The Colossus Rises chronicles Jack McKinley and his friends as they...

In this captivating quest that spans the globe, a young girl who wants to know everything challenges her assumptions about family, loyalty, and friendship as she fights to save her father's legacy--and to begin creating her own. Hallelujah Wonder wants to become one of the first female...

Spid is bored and longs for adventure. When he daydreams one day of faraway places, he finds himself flying back in time. But his adventure isn’t quite as he expected.

Ernest Everett Just was not like other scientists of his time. He saw the whole, where others saw only parts. He noticed details others failed to see. He persisted in his research despite the discrimination and limitations imposed on him as an African American. His keen observations of sea creatures revealed new insights about egg cells and the origins of life.

Discover the enchanting tales of Japan through the eyes of William Elliot Griffis, an educator and author who ventured to Japan in 1870 to help modernize its educational system. While serving as the Superintendent of Education in Echizen, Griffis immersed himself in the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore, gathering captivating stories from local storytellers and literature. This collection features thirty-four delightful tales, each a gem from the cultural heritage of the East, with an additional treasure nestled between stories 25 and 26, bringing the total to thirty-five. Join us as we delve...

What does it take to be a STEM genius? Check out these exciting, highly listenable profiles of a dozen contemporary women who are on the cutting edge of scientific research.

Read by the author. New York Times bestselling author and Magnolia cofounder Joanna Gaines welcomes you on an imaginative adventure through nature’s small surprises and invites you and your children to be curious, slow down, and take in everyday wonders. This whimsical book will inspire your...

Some folk stories endure generation after generation because, although they are not literal, they resound in truths on a human scale. Folktales remind us of wisdom so elemental it is often lost in the rush of everyday life, so that "sometimes common sense makes no sense at all." The six wonder tales on this audiobook are gems of the genre. They have a "long ago and far away" quality.

This 1928 Newbery Honor book is a collection of fourteen Irish folktales about the Gubbaun Saor, a mythologized historical architect and smith who lived in the 6th century, A.D. He was a builder in both wood and stone, and many churches, oratories, and bell towers were attributed to him. - Summary by Lynette Caulkins

The second volume in an epic fantasy trilogy that will thrill everyone who loves rich stories of wonder and magic. Together, they have unimaginable power. But unless they part, that power may destroy them. As the dark lord Thoth raises a monstrous army, Sylas and Naeo discover that their...

Step into the captivating world of "Nico's Wonderworld Stories" with your host, Nico. This podcast takes children on a magical journey through spellbinding tales and adventures. Each episode unfolds a new and exciting story, filled with imagination and wonder, perfect for young listeners. Ideal for bedtime or any time that calls for a sprinkle of magic, these stories are designed to delight and inspire. Join us in a world where every narrative brings joy and ignites the imagination of kids and families alike!

Read by Ellie Kendrick and featuring an exclusive audio introduction and bonus conversation between authors Leah Williamson and Jordan Glover. A time-twisting adventure from Leah Williamson, captain of the Euros-winning women’s England team, written with debut author Jordan Glover, perfect for...

A gloriously rich and utterly delightful handbook perfect for longtime fans and new listeners alike, covering everything from how to blend in with suspicious normals to the most popular time loops to visit as a temporal tourist. This essential volume is the ideal primer for anyone curious about the world of Miss Peregrine: an overview of its strange history, curious practices, fascinating places, the most famous (and infamous) members of its peculiar families and much more.

When her dad is kidnapped, Bitsy and best friend Kosh are swept into a secret world of ancient meteorites and strange beasts called magicores, each conjured using a different emotion. Using a powerful beastiary called Magicalia, the friends must quickly become conjurors themselves, before...

Flat Stanley is taking over the world, one city at a time! In this surprising seventh installment in the renowned Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures chapter book series, the flattest kid on Earth makes his way to China! Watch out, Stanley! Ouch! Stanley accidentally caused twin acrobats Yin...

From Onjali Q. Raúf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes a collection of seven unique fables, filled with humour, heart and messages of hope. Have you heard the story about the bird that turned to stone? Did your parents warn you about the...