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When David comes on the scene, The Holly family, and much of the town, have done things for so long they don't even realize they are in a rut. David's innocence and naivete bring with it his own set of assumptions, opinions, and expectations. Because of the care his father had taken to keep him from the 'bad' – or painful – things in life, there is so much he can't even begin to fathom at first. The collision of these two worlds is what drives this story onward. David had never experienced poverty or wealth as most would think of it.

How did we live in our homes before electricity and running water? Listeners will find out in this book about homes then and now, with information that brings the past to life.

America’s northern neighbor, Canada, is similar to the United States in many ways but also very different. Kids will learn about Canada’s diverse wildlife as well as some of its biggest cities such as Toronto and Vancouver. They will hear about what school is like for kids in Canada, how people often speak both English and French, and how Canadians enjoy playing hockey.

A country of open fields, Ireland is known for its agriculture. It is also known for its unique step dancing and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. This book teaches children about life in a country of lush green land and lively, laid-back people.

For over a quarter century, Germany stood as a country divided. A huge concrete barrier known as the Berlin Wall physically divided the capital of Berlin. When the wall came down in 1989, Germany was reborn. Listeners will learn what daily life is like today for the innovative and industrious people of Germany.

Japan is a nation made up of many islands in the western Pacific Ocean. Over 100 million people live in this small nation of islands. Many live in the countryside, but millions live in crowded cities like Tokyo. Students will learn about the physical features of the landscape and surrounding waters as well as the cultural aspects of the Japanese from old traditions to modern everyday life.

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest and most populated country in the world. The Amazon Rainforest in Brazil has the greatest biological diversity of any ecosystem on the planet. Students will learn all about Brazilian culture and get a glimpse into what kids do for fun in Brazil, especially discovering the country’s love for soccer.

There's great excitement in the palace. The Queen is having a baby! Princess Katie and her best friend Becky are busy helping to prepare for the new arrival. Ruby, the silver and white kitten, is desperate to help too, but her efforts keep landing her in trouble! When Princess Katie and Becky go to find her, she's nowhere to be found. Where could the mischievous little kitten have got to?

Energy levels are dangerously low, and it’s affecting day-to-day life on Starland. The Star Darlings have been working furiously to discover who is behind the crisis, but they’ve made a grave mistake. Can they fix it before their world goes dark?

With the Avengers off chasing Thanos, Falcon is looking after Avengers Tower. Everything seems fine until the evil Super Villain Ultron decides to strike, forcing Falcon to recruit some familiar faces! Will he be able to lead the new Avengers to victory? IT’S FIGHT OR FLIGHT!

Tinker Bell is supposed to be the best there is at fixing pots and pans, but when she loses her hammer, her talent goes with it. Tink is desperate to reclaim her skill. But does she have the courage to face up to her past?

The Kree Starforce are the baddest elite warriors in the cosmic business. Vers, their newest recruit, brings impressive photon-blasing powers to the team, but her impulsive nature has inspired some distrust among fellow Starforce members Korath, Att-Lass, Bron-Char, and, most of all, Minn-Erva, the team’s most valued sniper.

Welcome to Starling Academy, the prestigious school where students study to become Wish-Granters and help guide Wishlings in making their dreams and wishes come true. Twelve star-charmed girls—the Star Darlings—have been chosen to work as a team to save their beloved Starland from peril. Sage takes a spectacular journey to Wishworld and discovers how challenging life can be in an unfamiliar place. Then Libby must help two fighting best friends, but can she stop herself from trying to grant every wish big and small?

Playful rhyming verse from Lisa Wheeler highlights four dino birthday parties in four different seasons. Each party has a kid-friendly theme, and there are presents, cake, and lots of games for everyone!

There are lots of strange things going on at Starling Academy these days: Leona is devastated about her Wish Pendant failure. Ophelia, the newest Star Darling, is completely clueless. Vega’s roommate, Piper, is getting on her last nerve. And Scarlet? Who knows? She’s nowhere to be found! So when by-the-book Vega gets sent to Wishworld on the next mission, she finds herself very distracted. Why is her Wisher so secretive? Vega needs to solve this puzzle fast. Time is running out and Starland needs every drop of wish energy it can get!

Poppy is a very friendly kitten. She wants to play with Prince Edward, who is visiting Starlight Palace. But the prince thinks cats are silly and he teases little Poppy. So, when Poppy and the prince disappear at the same time, Princess Katie is suspicious. Could Poppy be in trouble? With short chapters, black-and-white illustrations and fabulous facts about kitten care.

Una de las historias más populares del folclor hispano hace referencia al querido Ratoncito Pérez, un personaje profundamente arraigado en la tradición oral. Se trata de un ratón que visita a los niños mientras duermen, recoge los dientes de leche que se les han caído y les deja a cambio una pequeña sorpresa. En esta ocasión, Ratoncito está ansioso por llenar una caja de regalo para Tito, un niño que acaba de perder un diente.

Gracie Wei is the boss and she has everything figured out for a fun time in her Summer of Awesome Club. Slime time! Water balloon fights. Dance offs and plenty of snacks. But her friends Elena, Keira, and Lydia have different ideas. They want to ride bikes, which sounds awful to Gracie, who had a horrible tumble the first time on her bicycle. Can Gracie Wei tell her brain who’s boss and muster up the courage to ride again? Or will her fear get in the way of her summer of awesome?

Birds chirp. A dog barks. Thunder claps. We hear sounds all around us. But how? Sound waves travel through the air, but we don't see them. Listeners will learn about sound waves and how we use them every day.

Katie and her friend Haley are bragging about being good bakers. Their moms don't quite agree. Haley's uncle owns the Happy Cakes bakery and is willing to teach the girls what it takes to be a great baker. Will Katie and Haley become the best bakers and impress their moms?