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Meet Zezé—Brazil’s naughtiest and most loveable boy, his talent for mischief matched only by his great kindness. When he grows up he wants to be a ‘poet with a bow-tie’, but for now he entertains himself playing pranks on the residents of his family’s poor Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood and inventing friends to play with. That is, until he meets a real friend, and his life begins to change.

Mildred D. Taylor's Newbery Award-winning masterpiece with an introduction written and read by Jacqueline Woodson, just in time for its 40th Anniversary! Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, this is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and...

Rediscover the classic fantasy trilogy beginning with Newbery Honor winner My Father's Dragon in this 50th anniversary edition that includes three timeless tales in one, with original illustrations! A perfect family read aloud that has delighted parents and children for generations--this is the...

This heartwarming fictionalized autobiography tells the story of what it is like for a little girl to be growing up in an unfamiliar place. While other girls her age were enjoying childhood in America, Jean Fritz was in China in the midst of political unrest. During this time, foreigners were becoming more and more unpopular, and evacuation at a moment’s notice was imminent. Although Jean appreciated the beauty of China - the mountains, the countryside, the sea - she knew she belonged in America and longed to make her home there.

Join Elmer Elevator on an unforgettable adventure in My Father’s Dragon, a timeless children’s classic by Ruth Stiles Gannett. Elmer’s daring journey to the magical Wild Island is filled with excitement and heart as he sets out to rescue a captive baby dragon. Along the way, Elmer faces clever challenges, encounters playful yet mischievous animals, and discovers the true meaning of bravery and kindness.

When an acorn hits her on the head, Chicken Little believes the sky is falling down and runs to tell the King and everyone she meets along the way.

A retelling of the classic tale of a tailor whose boast about killing seven flies with one blow leads him to even greater feats.

Lilla My är en riktig eldsjäl, liten men våldsam, smart och modig och en av Mumintrollets bästa vänner. Hon är en person som vill bestämma saker och ting själv, och vart Lilla My än går händer det alltid något spännande. Hon är verkligen en av de bästa följeslagarna att ta med på äventyr, men den här gången handlar äventyret om Lilla My själv! Följ med till Mumindalen där Mumintrollet, Muminpappan och Muminmamman ger sig ut på många fantastiska äventyr tillsammans med sina vänner Snorkfröken, Sniff, Lilla My, Snusmumriken, Stinky, Filifjonkan och många andra.

Once upon a time there were two princes who were twins... begins Charles Kingsley in his 1856 rendering of Greek mythological heroes for children. Featuring the many exploits of Perseus, Jason and the Argonauts, and Theseus, this timeless collection of myths is a rich tapestry of adventure celebrated in early Greek lore. Kingsley’s Heroes is a classic book that will please listeners of all ages.

The Cat in the Hat shows Young Cat the fun he can get out of reading...

Prinsesse Twilight Sparkle er så tæt på at kunne udføre en særlig efterårsjævndøgnsbesværgelse, at hun ligefrem kan mærke den. Hun skal bare bruge en bog mere for at være helt klar, og den er umådeligt sjælden. Mens bladene begynder at falde af træerne i Ponyville, bringer hendes søgen efter den sjældne bog hende til byen Bales.

The publication of Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? and Baby Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See? completes the bear book beginning reader series. Now, children can read all four books on their own in this special format. With the important pre-reading concepts of rhyme, rhythm, and...

Ruth Stiles Gannett's beloved tale of adventure and exploration, My Father's Dragon, takes the listener on a trip to Wild Island, where the narrator's intrepid young father must navigate a maze of exotic animals—including a rhino, a lion, and some hungry alligators—to rescue an imprisoned baby dragon. At once hilarious and exciting, My Father's Dragon is one of the most honored and cherished children's books of the 20th century. This volume is presented in its original and unabridged format.

Presented here are three of the most popular children's books of all time: A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh, Ruth Stiles Gannett's My Father's Dragon, and Hugh Lofting's The Story of Doctor Dolittle.

Secondary Three is turning out to be a great year for Abriana and Octavia. Abri's standing at BTSGS receives a boost after she wins a major writing competition, and Octavia's a rising star in the school's tennis team. But when the BFFs encounter a strange waterspout—part of a barrage of severe...

Meet Abriana Yeo, 13, awkward and friendless. Meet Octavia Wu, a graceful teenage alien with superpowers. Forced to flee her home planet Viridis after an invasion by 'The Others', another alien species, Octavia and her parents crash-land in the Singapore heartland.Pretending to be a foreign...

The Viridians have won the war and Octavia keeps her promise to Abriana and returns to Singapore. This time she's accompanied by a trusted General who's tasked to ensure that Octavia—the future ruler of Viridis—is safe. When the two BFFs are together, things don't stay calm for long. In the...

Otte spændende historier om livet i Ponyville: Føllene i Cutie Mark-klubben vil gøre alt for at få deres cutie marks. Men pludselig begynder deres cutie mark-jagt at gå ud over andre ... Alle ponyerne i Ponyville er bange for den skrækindjagende zebra Zecora. Men er Zecora virkelig så ond, som ponyerne tror? Det er Nightmare-nat i Ponyville, og alle ponyerne hygger sig. Men pludselig dukker den ægte, frygtindgydende Nightmare Moon op!

Eleverne på Canterlot High gør sig klar til deres første store skolekoncert. Sunset Shimmer føler sig en smule udenfor, fordi hun ikke er med i bandet Rainbooms. Men hun støtter alligevel op om sine venner. Da tre nye piger begynder på skolen, melder Sunset sig frivilligt til at vise dem rundt. Måske kan de også blive hendes nye bedste venner? Men pigerne er slet ikke søde.

"Мы постарались приспособить к детскому пониманию историю Русской земли, начиная с древнейших времен и кончая последними событиями. Известно, как интересуют детей рассказы о героях и подвигах. Русская история богата примерами геройских дел и добрых начинаний."