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Allergy season affects many creatures in Wildflower Kingdom, but none more so than Patrick, the kingdom’s resident dragon! When the thunderous booms of his sneezes awaken—and frighten!—Princesses Olivia and Juniper, the girls are reassured by their parents that Patrick is no threat. But Olivia, who is more knowledgeable about dragons than her younger sister, still worries about a fire breathing monster within their kingdom. Olivia’s fears and worries escalate when Queen Jennifer declares the “First Annual Wildflower Kingdom Thank You Day.”

Scottish history is full of tales of blood and sacrifice, great heroes and fierce warriors, and above all, the constant battle between the Scots and the English for Scotland's independence. For hundreds of years, Scotland and England teetered between war, peace, and unity, and being Scottish royalty could bring as much danger as it could power and riches.

A strange wind is blowing in Wildflower Kingdom, and it gives the young Princesses Olivia and Juniper goosebumps. When they learn that this is a sign of upcoming Flight of the Pegasus, the girls want front row seats for this wondrous event! Unfortunately the Pegasus flies so high that they won’t be able to see him from the ground. What to do? When the princesses put their heads together to figure out how to see this fabulous event, they come up with some simple plans . . . and some not-so-simple ones. Will their plans succeed? Will the princesses get to meet the winged horse of legend?

Ancient Egyptians believed a person's spirit could live on after death if the body was preserved. Learn amazing facts about how mummies were made, famous mummies, and the tombs where mummies were buried in this fascinating book. Lerner Audiobooks feature professional narration by human voice actors for an engaging audio experience!

Some stories are too important to be forgotten. During the Great Depression, families living deep in the Appalachian mountains had little access to books. But a group of determined women changed that. They rode horses and mules over steep mountain trails, carrying saddlebags full of stories to...

A sensitive coming-of-age story and joyous celebration of identity, found family and acceptance! Set against the vibrant backdrop of the world's largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ parents and their children, heroine Nora secretly plots to meet her donor siblings for the first time—a...

Discover a world of creativity and tradition in this fascinating picture book that explores the history and cultural significance of the color yellow. From a critically acclaimed author and an award-winning illustrator comes a vivid, gorgeous book for readers of all ages. Did you know that...

In this story, Raggedy Ann and Andy venture into the deep, mysterious woods, where they meet unusual creatures and face small challenges. As they navigate the forest, their courage, kindness, and cleverness help them make friends, solve problems, and safely find their way home.

Lindie Lou is about to experience her biggest adventure yet! Bryan decides to bring her along on a trip to the Arctic. He is joining a research team invited to study the northern lights and solar winds. While visiting a remote island in the archipelago of Svalbard, Norway, Lindie Lou meets up with family members and decides to go on her own adventures. A playful polar bear cub, a brave Svalbard reindeer, and a clever arctic fox join her along the way. But, visiting the Arctic in December, during the darkest time of the year, presents its own challenges.

At a landing strip in the far north, a little bush plane watches quietly as bigger, stronger, faster planes take off for adventure. But when a storm hits and hikers are stranded on the mountain, who will come to the rescue? Told in rhyming verse with bright illustrations, The Littlest Airplane soars high with heart and excitement.

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes Welcome to Nowhere, A must-listen modern classic, this is a beautiful story about the life of one family caught up in civil war. Twelve-year-old Omar and his brothers and sisters were born and raised in the beautiful and...

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a poignant audiobook edition of The Garbage King. Inspired by the true story of an Ethiopian childhood lived on the edge of destitution, it takes you on an unforgettable emotional journey. When Mamo's mother dies, he is...

Told from the point of view of a land called Sherjahaan, this stunning true rewilding story set near the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in India will inspire young activists and animal lovers. In the late 1990s, a local couple bought Sherjahaan (land of the tigers), a patch of land next to the famous...

Sumérgete en la historia, la geografía y la cultura de Puerto Rico en esta entrega de la serie 50 Estados. Desde las principales ciudades hasta los acontecimientos históricos, ¿Dónde está Puerto Rico? te presenta este lugar de una manera completamente nueva, ya sea que te sientas orgulloso...

The exceptional talents behind some of the nation’s best-loved books – from The Gruffalo to The BFG, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt to the Charlie and Lola series – the Children’s Laureates are the perfect ambassadors for children’s literature. It’s been twenty wonderful years of the...

King Lear has decided to retire from his royal duties. He calls his three daughters and asks each to tell him how much they love him. The eldest two, Goneril and Regan, flatter him with their words. Cordelia the youngest, only says that she loves him as a daughter must love her father. Furious...

The nefarious lion-tamer Maccomo, recently escaped from captivity, kidnaps Charlie with the intention of selling him and Rafi to the Corporacy! A full-scale chase ensues as Charlie's parents, his Venetian gondolier friend, and his ever-faithful lions pursue Maccomo's ship across the sea.

History is full of legendary battles, brave explorers, mighty kings and queens and epic stories passed down through the ages. But how much of what we THINK we know about history is true? And how much is just an EPIC FIB? Athena Kugblenu—comedian, podcaster and writer on CBBC's Horrible Histories—discovers the truth that lies behind the tall tales.

Embark on a captivating exploration into the rise and fall of the rich and colourful Maya civilisation with Blue Peter Award winning author David Long. Largely forgotten for centuries, the ancient Maya were incredible. Their cities across Central and South America featured astonishing pyramids...

¿Dónde está Arizona? Sumérgete en la historia, la geografía y la cultura de Arizona en esta entrega de la serie 50 Estados. Desde las principales ciudades hasta los acontecimientos históricos más importantes, ¿Dónde está Arizona? te presenta el estado de una manera completamente nueva...