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Batu is just an ordinary kid in present-day Almaty, worried about bullies, school, and his mom’s new baby…until the day he meets Aspara, the Golden Warrior. Aspara steps straight out of Batu’s notebook cover—and out of Kazakhstan’s past. Aspara has been waiting hundreds of years to be summoned to the human world and to finally get his chance to search for the Golden Cup, a magical talisman sent down from the heavens. When the Golden Cup was lost, Aspara watched as many of his friends and family were killed or disappeared.

Pedro Martin has grown up hearing stories about his abuelito—his legendary crime-fighting, grandfather who was once a part of the Mexican Revolution! But that doesn't mean Pedro is excited at the news that Abuelito is coming to live with their family. After all, Pedro has 8 brothers and sisters and the house is crowded enough! Still, Pedro piles into the Winnebago with his family for a road trip to Mexico to bring Abuelito home, and what follows is the trip of a lifetime, one filled with laughs and heartache.

A new teacher finds a way to accept the challenge of the principal and create an exciting and moving contest. The contest invites students to create new motivational sayings about America, creating a win-win for everyone.

The third book in the best-selling Jackie French historical series that places girls centre stage. Ming Qong is convinced that girls have changed the world throughout history. She's faced danger and adventure when Herstory sent her to the past to witness girls' bravery in the incredible feats left out of 'histories'. Now Ming asks Herstory for another time-travelling quest – this time, one that is less confronting. Ming finds herself in relative luxury, heading to an unknown destination on a ship carrying royal Saxon sheep, travelling with the girls who care for them.

Luis & Lea gehen mit ihrem Opa Balduin und seiner Freundin Fanny auf große Abenteuerreise. Die beiden Geschwister sind zum ersten Mal ohne ihre Eltern unterwegs und entdecken vier spannende Länder. Ihr Opa war früher Seefahrer und hat überall auf der Welt Freunde, die er mit seinen Enkeln und Fanny besuchen möchte. In dieser spannenden, lustigen und turbulenten Geschichte reisen Luis & Lea nach Spanien, Finnland, Schweden und Dänemark.

Piensa en el lugar más aburrido del mundo. No es una comisaría, ni una tienda de ultramarinos, ni una droguería. Tampoco es casa de tu tía... ¿Es el cole? ¡Has acertado!

«Воздушный «Котобой», или Приключения котов в небе и на земле» – уже третья сочиненная Андреем Усачевым история из жизни северных моряков, котов Афони, Котаускаса и мышонка Шустера. Но на этот раз они отправляются не за рыбой и не за пиратскими сокровищами. Всё как в «Детях капитана Гранта», только не дети ищут отца, а наоборот: Афоня с друзьями спешат на помощь котенку Коте и детям миллионера Митрофанова… Чтобы спасти их, нужно как можно скорее добраться до яхты, налетевшей на риф у берегов Австралии.

Вы пробовали конфеты настоящей храбрости? А порошок смеха или микстуру антиболтин? А может, вас нужно излечить от глупости, злости, печали, лени или вранья? В жёлтом чемоданчике доброго доктора есть средства от любого недуга. Вот только чемоданчик пропал, и, если не вернуть его, может произойти непоправимое. Чтобы этого не случилось, скорее отправляйтесь вместе с героями сказочной повести Софьи Прокофьевой на поиски волшебного чемоданчика и чудесных конфет.

Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be. And this lively book explores all of them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing, the magnificent diversity of our world is celebrated by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. Wild, gritty, bookish, or sheltering—if you were a city, how would YOU be?

Join us on a journey with different family traditions. There is magic in family traditions! In this delightful collection of short stories for children, we explore the unique and heartwarming ways that families come together to celebrate their heritage.

Helte udfører store bedrifter. De er stærke, modige og tapre og sætter ofte livet på spil. Kvindelige helte kaldes heltinder. De viser deres styrke gennem kærlighed og klogskab. Læs om historiske helte og eventyr-helte, men også om sø-helte, serie-helte, børne-helte og super-helte.

This book is a collection of heartwarming short stories that aims to boost kids' self-esteem, motivate positive values, and promote confidence and teamwork.

Bob à Grosse Tête' apprend à méditer et ce faisant, apprend aussi à utiliser ses faiblesses comme des forces. Bob se transforme en un ami plus fort et plus heureux.

With Kids on Earth, you can travel around the world, going to new places and learning all about the culture, cuisine, animals, plants, and so much more! Traveling and learning at the same time could not be any simpler or safer! Come along and take your journey to modern-day Tanzania with Nadia and Adin, brother and sister, and locals.

In this book, Bastian and Jacinta take us on an exciting and unforgettable adventure around the unique country of Guatemala. Are you ready to travel through the traditions of the native people? Visit their vast landscapes and learn about the different animals that call Guatemala home.

The book is a short poetic adaptation of the biblical story of Joseph’s imprisonment in ancient Egypt. While there, he meets a butler and baker who works for Pharaoh. Both were imprisoned after committing an offense. Scripture doesn’t tell why they were in prison, but this rendition, with childlike innocence, spurs the imagination as to why.

Double Luck is filled with examples of how the human spirit can triumph over adversity. In the Chinese language, the word "crisis" is written with two symbols: one meaning "danger", and the other meaning "opportunity". Although Chi Fa's childhood was filled with crisis, he always looked for opportunity. His successful triumph over crisis after crisis is an inspiration for all who seek hope in the face of great challenges.

Once upon a bridge in Alençon, France, an ordinary man met an ordinary woman, and they fell extraordinarily in love. Uncover the beauty of the sacrament of marriage through the quiet, virtuous lives of Saints Louis and Zélie Martin, the first married saints in history to be canonized together.

Imane is a curious young girl with a big question: What is behind the magic door inside her house? Her sister Caroline says it’s a door that goes everywhere and nowhere. Sometimes it’s red, sometimes it’s blue—and it smells like coffee beans and the ocean. Imane can only imagine what’s on the other side: a beautiful Caribbean island full of magic, music, and fun. Haiti.

I traveled across the globe from Vietnam to the United States and landed in Detroit, Michigan to reunite with my family. Coming from Saigon’s tropical weather, one of my wishes was to get to experience the magical beauty of a snow day for the first time, spent alongside my family. In the book, Goodbye Tropical Weather and Hello Winter, I share some of the great memories associated with this journey.