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Carolrhoda Books spark children’s imaginations and offer new ways of looking at the world. Our middle-grade books stand out for the breadth of genres encompassed, from coming-of-age stories to exceptional nonfiction to mysteries.

The Giggling Goblins’ Guide to Playful Proverbs is a charming book filled with delightful and entertaining stories to explain popular proverbs. Children will learn the meaning and importance of timeless sayings such as "Strike while the iron is hot" and "Don't count your chickens before they hatch." This collection provokes children to think and learn valuable life lessons through eight captivating, rhyming, funny, and exciting stories told by Gilbert and the Giggling Goblins, who provide playful commentary throughout the book.

From Onjali Q. Raúf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes a collection of seven unique fables, filled with humour, heart and messages of hope. Have you heard the story about the bird that turned to stone? Did your parents warn you about the...

Die Geschichte von zwei Nachbarn und einer klitzekleinen Schildkröte, von Kultautor Roald Dahl ("Charlie und die Schokoladenfabrik"). "Ich weiß übrigens, wie man Schildkröten schneller wachsen lassen kann – wenn Sie das wirklich möchten." Mr Hoppy wohnt ganz oben in einem großen Haus. Mrs Silver wohnt unten. Mr Hoppy mag Mrs Silver, aber Mrs Silver hat nur Augen für Alfie. Alfie ist eine sehr kleine Schildkröte, und Mrs Silver hat nur einen einzigen Wunsch: Alfie soll endlich eine große Schildkröte werden. Doch Alfie will einfach nicht wachsen! Da hat Mr Hoppy einen genialen Einfall.

Elmer es el elefante favorito de los más pequeños. Con sus divertidas historias, aprenderemos que todos nosotros somos tan especiales como él.

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.

Do you ever get bored? I bet some of you do! I'm Lady Hershey, and I have a little brother named Mr. Linguini. He used to always say, "I'm bored!" Then I introduced him to a beautiful world of little stories, and now he just loves to discover the magic in listening. We hope you will also enjoy listening to these little daytime stories I wrote. As you keep learning to listen, you will discover how magical it is to use the power of your imagination and you won't be as bored, I promise you! Whoo hoo hoo!

Известная детская писательница Софья Леонидовна Прокофьева написала для малышей новые сказки про двух неразлучных подружек - упрямую, непослушную Ойку (девочку Зойку, которая все время ойкала) и Машу - девочку добрую, умную и рассудительную. Зимние новогодние сказки небольшие по объему, интересные, веселые и поучительные. Иллюстрации Д. Лапшиной. Для дошкольного возраста.

Хотите побывать на дне рождения Кощея? Среди приглашённых: Змей Горыныч, Кот Баюн, домовые, лешие, кикиморы, прочая нечисть — и, конечно же, Баба-яга! А может, вы хотите узнать, как Иван-царевич своё царство проспал, что случилось с Бабой-Щукой, как вылечить Избушку на курьих ножках, спасёт ли Никита Кожемяка царевну Зозулю и почему нужно учить английский, чтобы победить заморского Горыныча? Тогда срочно открывайте эти сказки! Они написаны современными авторами, и рассказывается в них о всеми любимых сказочных героях.

A collection of six really scary stories, perfect for campfires, sleepovers, listening alone or with friends in the dark...if you dare! Among the chilling stories there's a pair of trainers with a mind of their own...some terrifying phone calls...a demon babysitter and much more. These stories are guaranteed to give you a fright!

In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower—while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique. Everyone knows that...

Warum kann Benjamin schlafen und Otto nicht? Und was raubt Herrn Tierlieb den Schlaf? Benjamin findet es heraus! 8 süße Gute-Nacht-Geschichten.

From witches and wizards to spells and enchantments, there's a spellbinding story for everyone in this short story collection by Enid Blyton!

"Folge 21: Das Laub muss weg": Gunthers Wiese ist mit Blättern verstopft und die Igeldamen Ingrid und Ingeborg brauchen dringend ein neues Nest. "Folge 22: Gunther gruselt sich": Gunther kriegt nachts vom Käuzchenruf Gänsehaut und die Tiere erlauben sich mit ihm einen schaurigen Scherz. "Folge 23: Die Schatzfinder": Die Eichhörnchen Eddie und Erna finden eine Schatzkarte im Schuppen im verlassenen Schrebergarten.

If you’re tired of telling your child the same thing over and over again, hoping it will eventually sink in and he’ll tidy his room or thank Grandma properly for his birthday present, it’s time to try a new tactic. Let him discover the importance of all of those lessons you’ve been trying to instill in him for himself. You’ll be astounded by the difference when he makes those choices independently.

For generations, people have gathered around campfires to tell tales of adventure, mystery, and wonder. These stories have been passed down through the ages, each one carrying with it the wisdom and wonder of those who have come before.

Meet Amelia Jane! She's a mischievous rag doll and she's about to enchant a whole new generation of audiobook listeners! Amelia Jane has an uncanny knack for getting herself into mischief and trouble with the rest of the toys in the playroom, from throwing a big pile of alphabet blocks out the window and pushing shoes into a mouse hole to hiding clockwork keys and popping balloons. But really, Amelia Jane has a brave and adventurous heart of gold - and when the toys need help, it's Amelia Jane to the rescue!

Любопытный озорник и неисправимый выдумщик Незнайка постоянно попадает в забавные ситуации: то застрянет в грибопроводе, то окажется на необитаемом острове. Весёлые приключения непоседливого малыша не дадут заскучать и мальчишкам, и девчонкам. Истории о проделках Незнайки увлекательные и поучительные. Они поднимут настроение даже в самый грустный денёк и расскажут ребятам, почему нельзя врать, лениться и как важно доводить дело до конца.

Erik, Brock and Dewie have finally left the Sunflower Plains and arrived at an abandoned outpost. But their stay doesn't last long when they hear a massive explosion nearby. Following the chaos, they stumbled across Java Town - and just as Ruby told them, it has been completely overrun by Creepers!

In book 11, Honeybear and Gerumph travel across Raven’s Marsh. It is a confusing place where everywhere looks the same as everywhere else. Hopelessly lost, they meet a familiar character who offers to show them the way.