Showing results for "The Look" in Literature & Fiction

Life in front of the camera is harder than it looks... When Ted is spotted by a model agency, she can't believe it. At the same time her gorgeous sister, Ava, is diagnosed with cancer. With her world turned upside down, Ted has a lot of growing up to do, some of it in five-inch platforms.

A superly good audio edition of this bestselling Clarice Bean novel. Read by Claire Skinner, star of the hit BBC series 'Outnumbered'. It's the worry you hadn't even thought to worry about that should worry you the most.

A young girl and her Pop-Pop spend the day in the wood shop creating special dolls for her friends. Each doll showcases the beautifully unique way everyone is different—from skin color to body shape—because being who you are is worth celebrating!

Learn about sight, one of our five senses.

Drift into a world of wonder with this delightful collection of bedtime stories featuring some of the most fascinating animals on the planet. From a curious gorilla learning the value of teamwork to a flamboyant flamingo discovering the beauty of individuality, each story blends fun adventures with meaningful lessons. Whether it’s a kind parrot, a clever crocodile, or a dreamy hippo, these tales introduce young readers to the quirks and charms of nature’s creatures. Perfect for bedtime, each story offers gentle life lessons wrapped in humor and heartwarming moments.

Electric cars are different than most cars because you have to plug them in to make them go.

Vex is gone! We have to find him. But how? He could be anywhere. We'll have to track him down. That's impossible. Not if we work together! Mr Bambuckle and the class in room 12B are in trouble. Can they find Vex before it's too late?

Anne has two exciting things to look forward to—the Avonlea concert and then her first ever sleepover at Diana's. However, Aunt Josephine is also visiting Diana's house and she is offended by Anne's impulsive actions. Will Anne find the words to smooth things over?

The little girl from There's a Hippopotamus on Our Roof Eating Cake is starting her first day of school! She takes her hippopotamus with her and together they face those first-day-at-school experiences – meeting your teacher, eating lunch in the playground and making new friends.

What do you know about the sun? Give curious kids a first look into space.

Ainy is excited for summer! She plans on working at her mom's clothing boutique, having adventures with her best friend, and maybe even starting to wear the hijab--just like her big sister. But when certain boys from Ainy's Muslim community keep showing up at the store to give her unwanted attention, she goes from possibly wanting to wear the hijab someday to feeling like she needs to wear it to get the boys to leave her alone.

Kim Fitzgerald-Trout took to driving with ease--as most children would if their parents would ever let them try. She had to. After all, she and her siblings live in a car. Meet the Fitzgerald-Trouts, a band of four loosely related children living together in a lush tropical island. They take...

From a bestselling and award-winning husband and wife team comes an innovative, beautifully illustrated novel that delivers a front-row seat to the groundbreaking moments in history that led to African Americans earning the right to vote. "Right here, I'm sharing the honest-to-goodness." --...

This follow-up to the critically acclaimed Don't Turn Around—which Kirkus Reviews called "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo for teens, a surefire hit"—raises the stakes to their absolute limit and will leave readers begging for the exciting conclusion. Having outsmarted the sinister Project...

When Jacinta Juarez is paired with a rich, famous mentor, she is swept away from the diapers and dishes of her own boring life into a world of new experiences. But crossing la linea into Miss' world is scary. Half of Jacinta aches for the comfort of Mamá and the familiar safety of the barrio while the other half longs to embrace a future that offers more than cleaning stuff for white people.

Aaliyah's "Nana" has an interesting way of looking at the world. The little girl finds that her grandmother's wisdom applies to her own life as well. As she goes about her day, she tries to see the world through God's eyes. She finds this new way of looking at things most helpful in both good times and bad. LOOK AT GOD is an engaging story that shows children a different view of their surroundings.

Dot and Dan are two mice trying to get some cheese. Will they get it? The pair go on a trip. Will there be cheese on their trip? These fun stories engage emerging listeners.

Look Out! Stranger Danger! is an important story that helps children learn how to stay safe, trust their instincts, and recognize when something feels wrong. Through the adventures of Mia and Max, kids will see real-life examples of how to respond when approached by strangers, and parents will find peace of mind knowing their children are learning these essential safety skills.

A sensitive middle grade novel in verse about a space-obsessed girl who dreams of becoming an astronaut — and begins to see the world differently when a substitute teacher enters her orbit. Luna has always loved the night sky. She's an eleven-year-old who knows everything there is to know...

A scuola Eleonora è circondata da un gruppo di amiche che frequenta da sempre.Le ragazze hanno le loro abitudini e sono amiche per la pelle. Ma la loro quotidianità è completamente scombussolata quando una nuova studentessa arriva nella loro classe nel mezzo dell’anno scolastico. Eleonora vivrà un’amicizia « colpo di fulmine » molto intensa. Dovrà riuscire a gestire degli alti e bassi, fino a toccare il fondo...