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Bull Bull is a true story about a little white bull and the special bond he shares with Papa and the grandchildren—Gracie, Leia, and Harrison. From the moment Papa brings him home from the sale barn, Bull Bull becomes a beloved part of the family. The children care for him, feed him, and take him on adventures, but as he grows bigger and stronger, they must learn an important lesson about love and letting go. A touching real-life story, Bull Bull is a heartwarming tale perfect for young listeners who love farm animals, family, and the magic of childhood memories.

Meet George, a lovable potbelly pig with a big personality! When Papa brings George home, four-year-old Gracie instantly falls in love. From chasing butterflies to rolling in the mud, George quickly becomes part of the family. Follow along on this heartwarming true story of friendship, fun, and the special bond between a little girl and her pig. Perfect for young listeners and animal lovers alike, George: A True Story is a delightful tale of love, laughter, and piggy adventures!

Ha inventato uno stile copiato in tutto il mondo, ma c’è un aspetto di Palladio che nessuno conosce. Mentre a Firenze si prepara la festa della Rificolona con le sue lanterne colorate, Nina, Jamal e Lorenzo vengono catapultati nel lontano 1560 a Vicenza, tra le mura di Palazzo Porto. L’incarico assegnato da Mercurio ai ragazzi è più misterioso che mai: il primo passo è raggiungere Palladio, il grande architetto, che sta costruendo la splendida Villa Barbaro a Maser.

When Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can’t fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn’t need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author’s note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight.

I found inspiration to pen another children’s book just this morning (November 20, 2023). This time, it draws from the lives of my father, Mr. Stifford John Snow, a farmer in Coker, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, and my Uncle-in-law, Mr. Vinrow Small, from St. Mary, Jamaica. And so, I have chosen to entitle it The Rasta Farmer. The purpose of writing this book is to pay homage to these two remarkable individuals my biological father, Mr. Stifford John Snow and my Uncle-in-law, Mr. Vinrow Small, who raised me from the age of twelve (12) to twenty-six (26) years old.

Brasil, 1667. O jovem Francisco, capturado quando criança e entregue à Igreja, vive como coroinha em Porto Calvo e sonha com a liberdade. Ágil e silencioso, explora o vilarejo à noite, pregando peças, vingando os negros mortos no tronco e aterrorizando feitores e senhores de engenho como um fantasma – ou como um nzumbi, em quimbundo, a língua típica de Angola. Até que surge uma oportunidade de fuga, e Francisco a aproveita, dando início a sua jornada para se tornar quem a história não esqueceria: Zumbi dos Palmares, filho de Angola Janga.

Lançado em 1968, O meu pé de laranja lima é uma história autobiográfica que conta as aventuras de Zezé, menino travesso que tem por melhor amigo um pé de laranja lima, a pequena árvore do quintal de sua casa. Nascido em uma família numerosa, Zezé é um garoto sensível e inteligente, que conquista os adultos pela generosidade e perspicácia. Cheio de questionamentos sobre o mundo, narra as principais lembranças de sua infância, em meio às dificuldades econômicas que o impedem de ter os mesmos presentes que outras crianças vizinhas.

Did you ever wonder where inventors get their ideas? Benjamin Franklin is one of the most famous inventors in American history, and according to this amusing book, he got most of his ideas—the good ones at any rate—from a mouse! Funny, interesting, and wise, Ben and Me is a timeless American story that has been enjoyed by generations of young people.

It's not easy growing up as an only child in the only funeral home in town, especially when your parents suck every dime out of every living and dead soul that comes through the door. Kids at school think I'm creepy, unclean—okay, that's kind of my fault, but hey, it was an accident. Lesson learned: never give a girl a tour of the crematory and prep-room when Mom and Dad are gone, no matter what she promises.

Ella Fitzgerald began her life as a singer on the stage of the Apollo Theater when she was just 17 years old. Her rich voice and vocal innovations brought her fame and a remarkable career than spanned half a century and won her generations of fans around the world. Acclaimed author Andrea Davis Pinkney has told Ella's inspiring story in the voice of Scat Cat Monroe, a feline fan whose imagined narrative sings with the infectious rhythms of scat.

Este audiolivro apresenta um belo projeto capitaneado, em Salvador, pela professora Cláudia Mattos, também rainha do Grupo Muzenza e bailarina de intérpretes conhecidos da MPB. Nessa aventura, Sara conhece o projeto Rei e Rainha Azeviche, realizado por Tia Cláudia em sua escola. Um livro sobre a importância da cultura africana no Brasil.

Based on the author's own family history, here is a moving story about a young girl from two different backgrounds. The girl’s mother tells her stories about her mother, a Jewish seamstress in Brooklyn, New York. She lived in a tiny two-bedroom apartment and sewed wedding dresses shimmering in satin and lace. Her father tells stories of his mother, the girl’s other grandmother, who liked to cook bubbling dal on a coal stove in Pakistan. They tell stories about how both sides came to America, and how, eventually, her parents met on a warm summer evening in Poughkeepsie.

Someone is planning to kill George Washington, and young Phoebe Fraunces is trying to save his life. Phoebe gets a job as George Washington's housekeeper, but her real job is to work as a spy. She listens and watches very carefully, and she meets her father every day to tell him what she has learned. One day Phoebe's father tells her that Washington is planning to leave town in a few days, and the person plotting against him will act before then. Phoebe is very frightened, but she is determined to figure out who is after Washington before it's too late. . . .

My name is Clarissa Harlowe Barton. Maybe I will have a nickname like “Clara”. When I am 3 years old, I go to school and do well in reading and spelling. In school, I have only one true friend because I am very shy and timid. Now, I am 10 years old. My brother falls off the roof of a barn. He has a bad head injury. I learn how to give medicine to my brother and how to place leeches on his skin to suck out the bad blood. The doctors say there is no hope for him. But, I keep on caring for him. He makes a full recovery. I saved his life!

From number-one New York Times best-selling author Dr. Spencer Johnson comes a wonderful new kind of children's story, the Imaginography. These are imaginative biographies - stories of real people and real events - told in a fun new way that children find irresistible.

Grace Darling nearly drowned when she was eight years old, leaving her with a fear of boats and the sea. But it’s a fear she has to overcome as the daughter of a lighthouse keeper, living on the Longstone Rock with her parents, four brothers, three sisters and her beloved dog, Happy. Losses at sea bring shadows to an otherwise idyllic childhood, but everything Grace learns growing up on the coast is put to the test in 1838, when The Forfarshire is wrecked on the Harcar Rock, and she has to row out through the storm to the rescue.

What is a light beam? What are photon particles? What are all things made of? These are questions young Einstein asked himself; questions that would change our world forever. Travel along with young Einstein to learn about his discoveries, still in motion today!

Mary Roget, una famosa y bella actriz de teatro, desaparece misteriosamente. Tras cuatro días sin ninguna pista, el inspector Auguste Dupin decide pedir ayuda al joven Poe, por su sagaz perspicacia. Sin embargo, la mujer reaparece de pronto, sin aclarar qué le ha ocurrido. El caso se da por...

The story of Miss Honey Bunny is inspired by the true-life adventures of a very real and beloved dog. She will steal your heart and leave your child wanting to hear or read more. Book One of this adventure series lets the listener get lost in the woods alongside Miss Honey Bunny. It follows her story of being found by a friendly stranger, then adopted to a new family with plenty of mischief along the way.

Mariel is a young girl who is struggling with her identity. As a Chinese-American being raised by her adoptive Latino family in Miami, she doesn't understand who she really is. All of the other kids make fun of her but Mariel feels connected to her Latino culture. After a trip to China, where she was born, Mariel learns about her Chinese heritage. Seeing the orphanage and all the children who are still up for adoption allow Mariel to be happy with her life. She is finally able to accept who she really is—a "Florida chica china by the way of Fujian!"