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Carole and Jeffery Boston Weatherford’s ancestors are among the founders of Maryland. Their family history there extends more than three hundred years, but as with the genealogical searches of many African Americans with roots in slavery, their family tree can only be traced back five generations before going dark. And so from scraps of history, Carole and Jeffery have conjured the voices of their kin, creating an often painful but ultimately empowering story of who their people were in a breathtaking book that is at once deeply personal yet all too universal.

How to catch a leprechaun? It’s tougher than you think! He’ll turn your whole house upside down. He’s quicker than a wink!

Meet Gigantic, the smallest blue whale in the Atlantic. Dwarfed by the other whales, Gigantic keeps to himself, making new friends and perfecting his somersaults and flips in the bay. But one day when Gigantic’s brother, Titan, gets stuck on the sand, it’s down to Gigantic and his smallest sea creature friends to save the day. Can they show it’s possible to be tiny and tough?

It’s October 1944, and while Claire’s older brother, Danny, is off fighting in World War II, her dad hires a group of German POWs to help with the apple harvest on their farm. Claire wants nothing to do with the enemies in the orchard, until she meets soft-spoken, hardworking Karl. Could she possibly have something in common with a German soldier? Karl, meanwhile, grapples with his role in the war as he realizes how many lies Hitler’s regime has spread—and his complacency in not standing up against them.

An epic poem for children of all ages, Here Come the Nothing Heads tells the tale of Sneezy McSneezerson, Grouchy McGroucherson, and Fluffy McFlufferson, who live in the fanciest pumpkin high atop Pumpkin Ridge, but they are banished by town elders because they can't get along with each other or anyone else. They must travel to Happy Hollow, home of the mysterious tribe of Nothing Heads, and learn how to live in peace. The trials and tribulations of their adventure force them to look at life in a brand new way that was as old as time itself.

Celina and her family are bilingual and follow both Mexican and American traditions. Celina revels in her Mexican heritage, but once she starts school it feels like the world wants her to erase that part of her identity. Fortunately, she’s got an army of family and three fabulous new friends behind her to fight the ignorance. But it’s her Gramma who’s her biggest inspiration, encouraging Celina to build a shield of joy around herself.

Protagonista di Filastrocche lunghe e corte è la vita di tutti i giorni colta attraverso scorci di città, stagioni e personaggi ora realistici ora fantasiosi ma sempre attenti a sottolineare con leggerezza il valore del lavoro, il rispetto per gli altri, l'importanza della sincerità, la necessità della pace.

Ever since twelve-year-old Josh Kline found an antisemitic note in his family’s mailbox in third grade, he has felt uncomfortable about his Jewish identity. At a new school where he’s pretty sure he’s the only Jew, he’s hoping to just keep religion out of everything . . . until the morning someone sprays swastikas all over the building. That’s when everything changes.

I Love to Take a Bath! is a delightful rhyming bedtime story for babies and toddlers. Follow Nate as he "climbs in the tub to scrub, scrub, scrub!" Adorable rhyming patterns make this a pleasing story for little ones. I Love to Take a Bath! is sure to be a favorite bedtime story for both children and parents!

This timeless book will become an essential part of your nightly ritual, ensuring a tranquil and rejuvenating night's sleep for both of you. The melodic words create a serene atmosphere that prepares their mind and body for a deep, restful sleep.

Hurra, der Herbst ist da! Es sich bei Wind und Wetter zu Hause gemütlich machen, singen und träumen - das geht am besten mit Liedern, die auf den Herbst einstimmen. Gemeinsam wird der Regen besungen, an Tiere wie den Igel, die Schnecke und den Bären gedacht und der Martinsumzug musikalisch begleitet. Hier ist für jede Stimmung etwas dabei. Unsere Künstler*innen aus dem JUMBO Verlag präsentieren 20 Lieder für Kinder ab drei Jahren für die bunte Jahreszeit zum Laterne laufen, mit dem Regen singen und zum Tanzen mit dem Wind.

Share, Share, Share! is an emotionally intelligent, rhyming story about a child's reluctance to share and a parent's gentle reminder of the benefits that you experience when you allow others to be involved.

Play. Experiment. Innovate. Millbrook Press publishes informational titles for grades K–5. These fact-filled nonfiction books draw listeners in with engaging writing, fresh perspectives, unusual points of view, and a good dose of humor.

This story takes the form of a poem about a young boy called William who dreams of Santa’s crazy rush to deliver presents for his mom, dad, and his dog, Tessa. Along the way, Santa has a few hitches, but William finds out about the very first Christmas and why we give gifts at this time. William is shown to be a good and thoughtful little boy who lives up to the true spirit of Christmas.

With skin as rich as cocoa and hair that curled with glee, Kai was a little boy as special as could be. He met a red cardinal, perched high on a tree, Its feathers were like flames, a stunning sight to see. The cardinal smiled, his voice kind and sweet, "Little one, colors are what make our world complete." Encouraged by the cardinal's words, Kai continued his quest, He trekked through the forest, feeling eager and blessed.

The family have outgrown their home and the search is on to find a better one. But can they find the perfect fit? Its not going to be easy! Just as they are about to give in, a fairytale surprise awaits them and they get far more than they ever expected.

Il linguaggio degli Animali, sì come quello dell’Uomo, si esprime attraverso i suoni e l’espressione del corpo. Con quest’opera di poesie, dedicata ai bambini, ho cercato di evidenziare la vasta gamma di modi che gli animali mettono in atto per comunicare con chi li osserva, con gli appartenenti alla stessa specie, come dire: con il mondo che li circonda. Ogni poesia è, quindi, come una finestra da cui è possibile osservare la vita dei nostri amici animali che hanno di certo molto da insegnarci.

Daphne is unbearably sad and adrift. She feels the painful loss of her father acutely and seeks solace both in the security of her local library and the escape her phone screen provides by blocking out the world around her. As Daphne tries to make sense of what has happened she recalls memories of shared times and stories past, and in facing the darkness she finds a way back from the tangle of fear and confusion, to feel connected once more with her friends and family.

"Mit Tränen bin ich übervoll, es stoppt nicht, wenn es aufhörn soll" So fühlt sich Juli, das kleine Krokodil. Ein großer Hund bellt Juli böse an... So ein Schreck! Und Juli weint. Beim Einkaufen möchte Juli alleine bezahlen... Plötzlich fehlt der Mut! Und Juli weint. Auf dem Spielplatz nimmt Tilly Julis Schaufel weg... Wie ungerecht! Und Juli weint. Ob bei Missgeschicken oder Übergängen, bei Angst und Wut, ja sogar bei Mitleid und purer Freude muss das kleine Krokodilkind oftmals weinen. Zum Glück ist Papa da und gibt Juli Zeit, Raum und Halt.

In this story the child is invited on a journey where packing an imaginary suit case brings new meaning and adventure. It is a game for the child to engage in with “Pretend” as a character who is always available to join them. “The Case Suit” offers a standing invitation to the child. The child will be invited to investigate what the narrator chooses to pack and travel with to any destination imagination can create. The destination is open-ended so the child will participate with curiosity and play.