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Suzy is surprised to find a grumpy troll building a railway through her house - especially when a gigantic steam train crashes into her hallway! This is the Impossible Postal Express, the trusty delivery service of the Union of Impossible Places, and Suzy becomes its newest recruit. And with her...

The joy a child finds in making their own time capsule, filled with everyday objects, comes alive in this inviting book from the MacArthur “genius grant” recipient and award-winning author of Radioactive. A set of dice. A grandmother’s ring. The key to an old house. A child gathers...

Ein kleines Yak-Kalb ist krank. Ein Kraut kann helfen. Aber es wächst nur im Himalaya-Gebiet. Das hält Globi nicht davon ab sich auf den weiten Weg zu machen um das Kraut zu finden. Und so beginnt eine turbulente Reise bei der Globi vom Mädchen Tenzin und Hund Tibi begleitet wird. Die drei überqueren sehr hohe Berge, weite Hochebenen, sie übernachten bei freundlichen Nomaden, erleben ein wildes Volksfest mit schnellen Ponys, gewinnen Einblicke in ein Kloster. Sie begegnen einer etwas unheimlichen Schamanin und treffen auf einen Einsiedler mit grüner Haut, der Brennnesseln über alles liebt.

Mary, unloved and selfish, finds friendship and happiness helping her neurotic, invalid cousin become strong and healthy. Nature's powerful magic touches both children as they toil to revive their secret garden. The story alludes to some very modern themes including the ability of mental beliefs to create health, the strength of group optimism, and the restorative power of nature.

Think there's just one fairy tale with a beautiful girl and an evil stepmother? Think again! Cultures all around the world have their own Snow White stories. Visit Albania, Germany, Mozambique, and Turkey, and find out who meets 40 dragons instead of "seven dwarfs," and on whose forehead a bright star shines.

Spark your child's imagination with "Empowering Affirmations for Kids," a vibrant and inspiring book designed to build confidence and resilience in young minds. Through engaging pictures of boys and girls from diverse backgrounds engaging in engineering and technology, this book is a doorway to a world of innovation and creativity.

On a beautiful, sunny morning, Belle finds her horse Phillipe looking rather gloomy. Join Belle as she tries to figure out how to cheer up Phillipe. Is it a bubble bath? Some music? Listen along in this audio story full of adventure and humor.

Kael and his friends, Gonter and Maida, continue the journey to find Kael’s family. Kael, his brother-in-spirit, Gonter, and Maida, the young girl who saved their lives, leave the Land of Fire and Ice and continue the journey in their ancient world to find Kael’s family. They have heard about the intriguing Walking River and cannot wait for their travels to begin. Together, they, along with Gonter’s wolf, Brota, form a strong group to face the challenges ahead as they meet strange creatures and learn new things from other clans.

Het is januari en in de dierentuin is het koud en rustig. Sommige dieren houden een winterslaap en Sem zou de winter ook wel willen overslaan. Maar dan krijgt dierenverzorger Walter een dringend mailtje van zijn zus Tammy, die in Australië woont. Er woeden bosbranden in het land en er zijn veel dieren in nood. In het opvangcentrum voor koala's, waar Tammy werkt, is Walters hulp meer dan welkom. Sem is door het dolle heen als hij mee mag om te helpen. Wat volgt is een spannend avontuur vol zon, zand, zee, koala's, kangoeroes en een angstaanjagende spin!

Ann Hamilton's family has moved to the western frontier of Pennsylvania, and she misses her old home in Gettysburg. There are no girls her age on Hamilton Hill, and life is hard. But when the Hamiltons survive a terrible storm and receive a surprise visit from George Washington, Ann realizes...

FROM TALENTED NEW VOICE, NAT HARRISON, AUTHOR OF THE GIRL WHO RACED THE WORLD COMES A BRAND-NEW ADVENTURE FEATURING MAGGIE, PASSEPARTOUT AND PHILEAS FOGG! When a stranger turns up on the doorstep of No. 7 Savile Row, Maggie and her friends must embark on a new daring adventure, this time to...

The climate in a region affects all aspects of life. This book looks at polar climates. It explores the characteristics of the land and weather in regions with polar climates, and how plants, animals, and people have adapted to life in polar regions. The effects of climate change and other developments are also covered.

THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is now a major motion picture from Netflix, starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Cate Blanchett, and many more! It’s all happy ever after at the School for Good and Evil… or is it? The second title in...

In addition to the story of Patrick's life, here is information about how St. Patrick's Day is celebrated. There are decorations from shamrocks to shillelaghs. People give cards, share meals, and wear green to honor Ireland, the Emerald Isle - and there are parades! Included are six legends about Patrick.

From Ashima Shiraishi, one of the world's youngest and most skilled climbers, comes a true story of strength and perseverance--in rock climbing and in life. To a rock climber, a boulder is called a "problem," and you solve it by climbing to the top. There are twists and turns, falls and scrapes...

One day, a mysterious stranger arrives at a boardinghouse of the widow Gateau—a sad-faced stranger, who keeps to himself. When the widow’s daughter, Mirette, discovers him crossing the courtyard on air, she begs him to teach her how he does it. But Mirette doesn’t know that the stranger...

Author-illustrator C. G. Esperanza delivers a celebratory ode to graffiti and the Boogie Down Bronx through an infectious read-aloud beat and colorful illustrations that leap right off the page! Perfect for fans of Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut and Keith Haring. An NPR Best Book of the Year...

Living only until her execution at age 17, and ruling England for less than two weeks, Lady Jane Grey is still remembered for her intelligence and steadfast defense of the gospel. Declared by the dying (Protestant) King Edward as his successor to the throne—instead of his half-sister Mary, as his father's will decreed—his quick decision caused confusion for Jane's succession, which was quickly overcome by Mary's gathering forces and Naval support.

Learn all about Jerusalem--a sacred city in the Middle East that has existed for over five thousand years. From the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series comes Where Is?, a series that tells the stories of world-famous landmarks and natural wonders. In 2005, a group of construction...

Can you imagine being lost and not finding your way home again? Saroo Brierley became lost on a train in India at the age of five. Not knowing the name of his family or where he was from, he survived for weeks on the streets of Kolkata, before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by a...