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Twelve-year-old Theo Tatterly’s ability to see ghosts is a useful skill in a house full of dead relatives, but it makes him a loner at school and everywhere else, where ghosts eternally pester him for help. For Theo, life is easier on the periphery. When his first failed exorcism portends an end to the Tatterly line, Theo must bring together his entire family—living and dead—to save the home they’ve lived in for generations . . . and maybe the world.

New York Times-bestselling author and Latin Grammy Award-winner Chiquis shares a heartwarming story inspired by her journey about overcoming bullying and self-doubt and finding strength in a mother's everlasting love. This program is read by Chiquis and offers an immersive audio experience...

This historical children's audiobook about the legendary Underground Railroad conductor, abolitionist, and suffragist was written based on personal interviews with Tubman’s last surviving relative. A story of courage, hope, and family, The Gift of Freedom takes listeners on an inspiring journey during one of America’s darkest times.

Sometimes it’s hard to wait! In this third book in the Ly-Lan Finds a Way chapter book series about a daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, Ly-Lan loses a tooth, but the Tooth Fairy doesn’t visit her that night. Now she has to solve a mystery (where is the missing Tooth Fairy?) while learning...

From Hispanic author Hailey Alcaraz, this historical tale of arson, sleuthing, and finding friendship in unlikely places is based on the real Hotel Adams fire of 1910. It's up to two Latina girls to turn their knack for being overlooked and underestimated into their greatest strength as they...

Yao spielt bei einem kleinen Verein in seiner Heimatstadt Fußball. Sein großer Traum ist es, Profi zu werden. Eines Tages steht ein Talent Scout bei seinen Eltern vor der Tür: Yao hat einen Platz an der Fußballschule ergattert! Sein Leben ändert sich schlagartig, mit allem, was zum Internatsleben dazugehört: Sechserzimmer, Heimweh, neue Freunde und den richtigen Platz in der Mannschaft finden, hartes Training jenseits vom normalen Kicken ... Welche Talente schaffen es in die Stammelf der Eliteschule?

Valentina vive en un castillo junto a sus padres, el rey y la reina de Dondolot, y todos los días asiste a la escuela de princesas, donde le enseñan a comportarse como una damisela. ¡Pero ella sueña con ser caballera! Un día, por fin, llega la oportunidad que estaba esperando: el castillo celebra un torneo para reclutar a nuevos cadetes y Valentina decide participar. Disfrazada para que no la reconozcan, tendrá que pasar por difíciles pruebas y competir con el resto de los aspirantes.

Be brave, hold firm, stand your ground. Though others may worry, new joys will be found. The world would be boring if all things were twin— It’s our differences shining that make magic begin!

Antes de convertirse en el amigo inseparable de Miguel Rivera y en un viajero entre mundos, Dante era un perrito callejero, curioso y desgarbado que vivía en una granja abandonada. Movido por el hambre y la soledad, Dante llega a Santa Cecilia, durante el Día de los Muertos, y descubre que el cementerio está lleno de ¡comida deliciosa! Pero lo mejor es encontrar a otros amigos animales. Ya no está solo. Sin embargo, a los habitantes del pueblo no les hace gracia que un perro deambule haciendo trastadas. ¿Conseguirá Dante encontrar el hogar que estaba buscando?

UNA FAMILIA UNIDA POR LA MÚSICA El pueblo de Santa Cecilia se prepara para el Día de los Muertos y las calles están llenas de colores y música. También la casa de la familia Rivera. Desde que Miguel consiguió reconciliar a su familia con la música y su pasado, el ritmo vuelve a latir en sus corazones. ¡Es el momento de formar una banda! Sin embargo, algunos miembros de la familia se sienten inseguros, ¿conseguirán vencer su timidez y su reticencia? Tal vez necesiten el apoyo de la familia espiritual para subirse al escenario.

A Miguel se le ocurre una solución, le pedirá a sus amigos, la gata Pepita y el perro Dante, que viajen hasta el mundo de los muertos con un mensaje para la familia y una misión: descubrir qué le gustaba comer a Héctor en vida. Esta historia sobre la importancia de recordar a los que se fueron y el valor de las tradiciones familiares es perfecta para la hora de dormir y sin duda la disfrutarán los lectores que quieran saber más de la familia Rivera.

Learn about the life and legacy of the first woman to serve as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation! Wilma Mankiller's struggle for political change throughout her life will be sure to inspire readers in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Wilma Mankiller grew up...

How much do you know about the amazing Asian Americans who broke barriers in Hollywood, invented groundbreaking technologies, or won Olympic medals? Discover the often-overlooked stories of Asian American trailblazers who shaped our country and our world!

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...

Completely hilarious … kind of The League of Gentlemen for kids' Zoe Ball Shabba me whiskers! It's a bold new look for Mr Gum, the best-selling cult classic, ready for a new generation of nibbleheads. Can it really be true that there’s an ancient curse on the town of Lamonic Bibber? And you...

A little girl feels left out at her sister’s quinceañera, until she realizes the joy of celebrating her big sister—and that she'll get to have her own quinceañera one day! With Spanish woven throughout and back matter created by the Smithsonian, this heartfelt, bilingual picture book is a...

Este año la abuelita Rivera va a enseñarles a sus nietos un plato muy especial: los famosos tamales de mamá Imelda. Sin embargo, en el mundo de los muertos, la parte espiritual de la familia Rivera discute sobre el cambio de sabor que han notado en los tamales desde hace un tiempo. Disfruta de nuevo junto a Miguel y su familia de una celebración muy especial, cuando el mundo de los vivos y el mundo de los muertos se reencuentran.

Whether you’re a seeker, a skeptic, a parent, or a dreamer, The Parable of Codebreaker Child will stir something ancient and urgent in your heart. It’s not just a story. It’s a survival guide wrapped in metaphor. A whisper in the noise.

Rayna, a bi-racial little girl loved dolls! She had many of them, but there was a particular one she wanted. It could do so many things. Accompanied by her Nanna, Rayna went to the store to find her special doll, but they couldn’t find the one that Rayna desired; the store only had two skin tones to choose from, and neither of them matched Rayna’s skin color. They went to many other stores afterward but were not successful. What did they do? Did they find the right color doll? Did Nanna have to buy two skin color dolls? You will find out shortly!

Two best friends Stefan and Aidyn decide to draw each other during art. When Aidyn picks up a black crayon to color his friend Stefan’s face, he gets angry. To him, the color black is what it literally looks like. Did Stefan misunderstand what Aidyn was trying to say, by coloring his face black? Did Aidyn choose the right color? Ms. Stella has something special for the boys to help them with their dilemma. What is it?