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Yuki is lost in a dark mood on her way home from school. In a flash of frustration, she tosses her house keys down an open manhole. When she climbs down to retrieve them, she discovers another world: Mudland. The Mud Princess, an enormous dripping thing made of mud and sticks, greets Yuki and shows her the wonders of her kingdom. Yuki’s dark mood is at home here—her sadness and anger fit right in. As they journey together, the Mud Princess becomes larger, absorbing the anger around her.

From the New York Times Bestselling author of Raising Fences and the award-winning illustrator of Mama Africa!, comes a moving and lyrical picture book about a girl navigating her parents' divorce, featuring a Black family, two homes, and whole lot of love. Auset's parents tell her the divorce...

Step into the magical, whimsical world of Little Girl Sunny Love, where dreams are full of surprises—funny, daring, and sometimes a little scary! Guided by her wise and loving friend, Wisdom, Sunny learns to face Big Woman, Mouse Man, wild cats, and even her own fears with courage, faith, and heart. Each episode blends humor, suspense, and spiritual reflection, grounded in Scripture and the uplifting message: “Ye are the light of the world.”

Der 9-jährige Otto hat Angst vor Hunden. Als seine Eltern vorschlagen, die Osterferien im Huskycamp zu verbringen, schwankt Otto zwischen Abenteuerlust und Panik. Doch im Camp erwartet ihn eine Welt voller Überraschungen: neue Freunde, spannende Ausflüge und vor allem Whizzy, eine besondere Hündin, die sein Herz erobern könnte. Wird Otto seine Angst überwinden und den Huskys vertrauen? Erlebe mit Otto die aufregendste Woche seines Lebens – voller Natur, Spaß und magischen Momenten.

Milo loves the quiet of the meadow. But one golden afternoon, he begins to wonder. Who should he listen to? What makes a friend safe? How do we know when our hearts feel at peace? With the gentle guidance of new friends and the warmth of the summer sun, Milo discovers that true connection is not about fear or pressure — it is about kindness, understanding, and choosing what feels right inside.

Violetta, eine mutige junge Frau, begegnet Alfredo, und eine aufrichtige Liebe entsteht zwischen ihnen. Doch gesellschaftliche Erwartungen und schwere Entscheidungen stellen beide auf die Probe. Kinder erleben eine Geschichte voller Gefühl, Mut und Menschlichkeit, die durch Verdis berühmte Musik besonders eindringlich wirkt.

Sometimes new feelings can be confusing. Maya notices something different inside her one day. A feeling she hasn’t felt before. It’s not bad, but it’s unfamiliar, and she isn’t sure what to do with it. With gentle guidance and a little courage, Maya begins to understand that new feelings are a natural part of growing up. When Maya Feels Something New is a warm and reassuring ShineSmart™ story that helps children recognize their emotions and learn that feelings can be explored with curiosity, kindness, and self-understanding.

Sometimes being quiet can make you feel different. Hazel is a gentle little hedgehog who enjoys the quiet parts of the forest. While other animals are loud and busy, Hazel likes to listen, observe, and think. At times she wonders if something is wrong with her for being so quiet. But with a little encouragement and courage, Hazel begins to discover that being yourself is something to celebrate. Hazel the Hedgehog Learns to Be Herself is a warm ShineSmart story that helps children understand that everyone shines in their own way.

Sometimes big feelings can feel overwhelming. Eli is a thoughtful boy who experiences emotions deeply. On some days his feelings grow so big that he isn’t sure what to do with them. His body feels tight, his thoughts race, and everything around him seems too loud. With gentle guidance and a little practice, Eli begins to learn that big feelings are not something to fear. They are signals that can help him understand himself better.

Kunterbunter Kinderalltag rund um Freundschaft, Fußball und ein ganz besonderes Pferd. Einsamkeit ist für Pferde nicht gut, sagt Opa Joppe, und deshalb nimmt er seine Schimmelstute Gerda überallhin mit. Seiner Enkelin Romy gefällt das gar nicht, denn ein bisschen Angst hat sie vor dem großen Tier schon, auch wenn das keiner wissen muss. Romy findet es überhaupt nicht schlimm, als die Leute im Ort denken, dass Gerda, die jetzt von allen Tante Pferda genannt wird, die teuren Rosen angeknabbert hat. Aber das Pferd hilft ihr, bei der stürmischen Elf mitspielen zu dürfen.

Toni darf in den Sommerferien zwei Wochen auf Nessis Ponyhof in Dänemark verbringen. Doch dann verschwinden nachts die Ponys und tauchen am nächsten Morgen an einer anderen Stelle wieder auf. Da steckt doch hoffentlich nicht die mysteriöse Schattenhexe dahinter? Auch Emilia verhält sich verdächtig. Verheimlicht sie etwas vor den anderen? Klar, dass Toni der Sache auf die Spur geht!

Help Pete the Cat find his groovy white sneakers in this humorous and cool storybook by New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean. It's time to play outside, but there's just one problem. Pete the Cat's groovy white shoes are missing! Pete can't find them...

From Eric Carle, New York Times bestselling author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and From Head to Toe, comes the classic story of one very grouchy ladybug. As children follow the Grouchy Ladybug on her journey, they will learn the important concepts of time, size, and shape, as well as the...

"A perfect recipe of humor, family connections, honoring the natural world, and a ghost with unfinished business." —Lynne Kelly, USA Today bestselling author of Song for a Whale Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection Ferris meets Ghosts of Tupelo Landing in this cozy ghost story about...

James has a mind full of big thoughts. Sometimes those thoughts twist together like tangled strings, making it hard to understand his feelings. In James and the Tangled Thoughts, young listeners follow James as he learns how to slow down, notice his emotions, and gently untangle the worries inside his mind. This calming story helps children understand that thoughts and feelings can be confusing sometimes—and that with patience, they can become clearer. A warm and reassuring story about emotional awareness, self-reflection, and finding calm within.

Fritzi, das Mädchen, das nicht zur Schule wollte ist eine bezaubernde Geschichte und ein wertvolles Werkzeug, um das Selbstvertrauen und die emotionale Stärke Ihres Kindes zu fördern. Durch die Kombination von inspirierenden Affirmationen, spannenden Abenteuern und wertvollen Lebenslektionen ist dieses Buch eine wahre Bereicherung für die Entwicklung Ihres Kindes. Lesen Sie gemeinsam mit Ihrem Kind und erleben Sie, wie Fritzi zu einem Vorbild für Mut, Selbstvertrauen und Freundschaft wird.

Oakley loves his tree. It is strong. It is steady. It feels like home. But one day, colorful flags begin to appear around his branches — flags that look different, sound different, and feel unfamiliar. At first, Oakley isn’t sure what to think. In this gentle and beautifully narrated story, Oakley learns that sharing space does not mean losing himself. With warmth and heart, Many Flags, One Tree: Starring Oakley the Squirrel explores belonging, identity, diversity, and respect in a way young listeners can understand.

When eleven-year-old Thyme Owens’ little brother, Val, is accepted into a new cancer drug trial, it’s just the second chance that he needs. But it also means the Owens family has to move to New York, thousands of miles away from Thyme’s best friend and everything she knows and loves. The island of Manhattan doesn’t exactly inspire new beginnings, but Thyme tries to embrace the change for what it is: temporary.

Tilda ist zehn Jahre alt, stumm und hat keine Freunde. Ein Schweigegeist ist ihr ständiger Begleiter, er lebt von ihrer Angst. Der zehnjährige Ramin entdeckt Tilda auf dem Schulhof. Er hat auch keine Freunde. Seit seine Eltern flüchteten, müssen sie ständig umziehen. Doch Ramin ist kein bisschen schüchtern! Er geht auf Tilda zu, hält ihr die Hand hin und bietet ihr die Freundschaft an. Sie kann immerhin nicken. So gehen sie gemeinsam nach der Schule zu Ramin.

Mia tries to sweeten the disappointment of spending summer away from her friends in this first book in a brand-new middle grade Cupcake Diaries spin-off series! Mia plans to spend the rest of her summer hanging out with her Cupcake Club friends and her fashionista friends in Manhattan. Who knows...