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Meet Stella Batts. She is eight-years old and she loves to write. She loves to write lists; like her favorite things and kids in her class. And she's writing her autobiography. Stella's favorite color is yellow and she LOVES fudge. As a matter of fact, there is a special fudge counter at her family's candy store because fudge is one of her favorite things to eat! But Stella has just one problem - her name. A boy from her class keeps calling her 'Smella' after she trips on their class nature walk.

There's an empty notebook lying on the table in the moonlight. It's been there for an age. I keep on saying that I'll write a journal. So I'll start right here, right now. I open the book and write the very first words: My name is Mina and I love the night. Then what shall I write I can't just...

Britain, 1940, the world is at war and 10-year-old twins Harry and Sophie are evacuated from London to live with their Great Uncle. The twins immediately miss home and perhaps most of all for Harry, the tearoom where their mum works, and Harry spends hours watching the professional dancers – secretly dreaming of the day he might do the same.

Obwohl die erzählte Geschichte an Kinder gerichtet ist, wird der erwachsende Hörer sehr schnell bemerken, dass Bodo Schäfers Ratschläge und Gedanken durchaus auch für seine Welt gelten, dass man sie als Erwachsener umsetzen und etwas daraus lernen kann. Die kleine Kira und ihre Freunde erfahren im Verlauf dieser Geschichte, wie man mit Geld umgeht, es vermehren kann und wie Schulden abgebaut werden können.

Lightning flashes. Thunder rumbles. It’s a big storm! How do you think Micah feels? Woof! Woof! Gemma’s grandma brought her a puppy. How do you think Gemma feels? Listen to find out which feeling matches the description. Would you feel the same way?

When a precocious fifth grade girl and her sweet grandmother exchange letters during a significant period in American history, they attempt to help each other overcome fears, right some wrongs, and share their daily lives while reminiscing about days gone by. The touching connection between these two stirs up joy, excitement and suspense. A must listen for people of all ages who just want to smile, laugh, and wish for simpler times.

Thirteen-year-old Samim is a loyal friend, a gifted chess player—and a refugee. After his family is killed in a bombing, Samim makes a long, dangerous journey from Afghanistan to the UK. But even then his safety isn't guaranteed: Samim must tell his story to convince the authorities to let him stay for good. Samim relives the perils he faced and remembers the many friends he made and lost—the intrepid girl who dressed as a boy for safety, the courageous grandmother seeking a new home for her nine grandchildren, and especially his funny, spirited best friend Zayn.

On the first day of eighth grade, thirteen-year-old Layla has a pretty good idea of what’s in store for her—another year of awkward social situations, mediocre grades, and teachers who praise her good behavior but find her academic performance disappointing. Layla feels certain she’s capable of more, but each time she tries to read or write, the words on the page dance and spin, changing partners and leaving her to sit on the sidelines.

Before she was an international superstar and feminist icon, Beyoncé was a girl from Texas who loved to sing and dance. As a member of Destiny’s Child, she climbed the charts as part of one of the most famous girl groups in history. This launched her solo career, and since then, she’s become an unstoppable force in music and pop culture. Beyond music, she is a successful businesswoman and activist who helps bring issues of race and gender into the global conversation.

What does it mean to be lonely? Loneliness may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are lonely and ways to manage their feelings.

What does it mean to be jealous? Jealousy may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are jealous and ways to manage their feelings.

What does it mean to be scared? Being scared may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are scared and ways to manage their feelings.

What does it mean to be excited? Everyone feels excited sometimes! Children will learn how to identify when they are excited and ways to manage their feelings.

What does it mean to be hopeful? Feeling hopeful is an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are hopeful and ways to manage their feelings.

What does it mean to be confused? Confusion may not make us feel good, but it's an emotion everybody has! Children will learn how to identify when they are confused and ways to manage their feelings.

What does it mean to be sad? It's normal for people to feel down sometimes. Learn what it feels like, what causes it, and how to turn sad feelings into happy ones.

What does it mean to feel worried? Everyone feels worried sometimes. Learn how to recognize, name, and manage your emotions.

What does it mean to be grumpy? Everyone feels grumpy sometimes. It's how you handle it that matters. Children will learn how to recognize their emotions and listen to examples of how to deal with them.

What does it mean to be happy? Children will learn what happiness feels like, how their senses can affect their emotions, and how to name and manage their feelings.

What does it mean to be anxious? It's an emotion everyone has. Children will learn how to recognize when they are feeling anxious and examples of good ways to manage their emotion.