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Marty McGuire would rather spend recess catching frogs in the pond than playing dress-up with the other girls in third grade. So when her teacher casts Marty as the princess in the class play, Marty's absolutely, positively sure that there's been a huge mistake. But after a special lesson in the art of improvisation, Marty comes up with her OWN plan to IMPROVE the play: Why use stuffed-animal frog onstage when a live one would be so much better? In the end, Marty's one-of-a-kind performance makes for an unforgettable show. Maybe Marty CAN live happily ever after, after all!

The day comes to an end: light fades, darkness comes, and it is time for little ones to go to bed. The mother or father sits by the cradle, rocking it gently from side to side and singing a quiet song. Eyes close and sleep descends. Another day is over. This traditional scene has inspired many...

”Fans of Beverly Cleary’s Quimbys, Judy Blume’s Hatchers, and, more recently, Jeanne Birdsall’s Penderwicks will fervently hope that more Fletcher misadventures are yet to come.” —School Library Journal, Starred The start of the school year is not going as the Fletcher brothers hoped...

Harry Styles is a big fan of Mick Jagger. From music to fashion to breaking down social barriers, Styles takes inspiration from Jagger. Discover more about the music and lives of these two iconic musicians.

Join Luna as she embarks on magical adventures including exploring the library bookshelves with her dad, finding friendship and appreciation for art, celebrating the magic of Christmas and discovering the power of community and the connection to the world through gardening. Immerse yourself in Luna's world and let her stories inspire and delight you.

Un audiolibro de cuentos protagonizados por Peppa Pig donde los sueños se hacen realidad, con la música original y el casting completo de la serie. Los cuentos de Peppa Pig, la cerdita más famosa, transmiten valores positivos como la generosidad, la amistad o la sinceridad. Pásalo en grande con este recopilatorio.

Listen to author Marilyn Singer read this lively collection of poems about dance to the rhythm of each style. The poems are accompanied by original music. Marilyn Singer has crafted a vibrant collection of poems celebrating all forms of social dance from samba and salsa to tango and hip-hop. The...

Guignol nous vient de Lyon, il a fait tous les métiers, il n'aime pas beaucoup travailler. Bon et gentil, parfois un peu stupide, parfois intelligent il est toujours honnête, enfin presque. Toujours de bonne humeur, il mélange, écorche les mots soit par malice, soit par ignorance. Guignol reçoit beaucoup de coups de bâtons, il en donne aussi beaucoup ! Il aime la bagarre ! Aidé du destin ou de ses amis, il se sort de tous les mauvais pas. Toutes ses aventures se terminent bien et en chansons.

A dangerous snake attacks Prince Tamino in the forest but three noble ladies protect him. Together with the bird catcher Papageno, Tamino is supposed to free Princess Pamina because the dreaded Sarastro has imprisoned her in his castle. Tamino and Papageno receive a magic flute and a glockenspiel from Pamina's mother, the Queen of the Night. The brave rescuers must overcome difficult tests, but the daring rescue plan succeeds. In the end, Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and his new girlfriend Papagena are happily in each other's arms.

Bloomsbury presents Fizzlebert Stump and the Great Supermarket Showdown by AF Harrold read by Joe Jameson Is this is final hurrah for Fizzlebert Stump? Have the circus performers taken their final bow? Find out in the final book in this hilarious series that is perfect for fans of Mr Gum. When...

Bloomsbury presents Fizzlebert Stump and the Bearded Boy by A.F. Harrold, read by Daniel Hill Fizzlebert Stump's second adventure. The bearded Barboozul family are the new stars of Fizz's circus. Their act is full of magic, mystery, fear and fun. And it's nice to have another boy around, even if...

Meet the World's Funniest First Grader—Junie B. Jones! Ship Ahoy! With over 50 million books in print, Barbara Park's New York Times bestselling chapter book series, Junie B. Jones, is a classroom favorite and has been keeping kids laughing—and reading—for over 20 years! In the 23rd Junie...

Milly yearns to dance like her ballerina mum - but during the biggest performance of her life, she messes up and her mum disappears. Eight months on, Milly receives an unexpected invitation to join the Swan House School of Ballet. Thrilled, Milly accepts, only to find that Swan House is no ordinary ballet school: it's a ballet school for spies. Can her new skills help her discover the truth about her mother's vanishing act?

Die kleine Mundharmonika ist bei den Menschen sehr beliebt, allerdings lachen die anderen Instrumente sie wegen ihrer Größe und der Tatsache, dass sie nicht alle Töne hat, aus. Eines trüben Tages wird sie aus der Familie der Instrumente als besseres Spielzeug verstoßen. Sie schämt sich sehr, weint und rennt so lange, bis sie das Meer erreicht und nicht mehr weiterlaufen kann. Dort ist aber auch ein Hafen und sie erfährt von einer Zukunft in der neuen Welt. In der Brusttasche eines Reisenden macht sie sich auf nach Amerika, wo sie bei ihrer Ankunft von den Gospel singenden, schwarzen Sklaven freundlich aufgenommen wird.

Learn about the remarkable life of actress and comedian Betty White, a pioneer of early television with a seven-decade career, in this title in the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics. From 1939 to 2021, actress Betty White was one of the most beloved performers in the...

On a trip to see his granddad, 10-year-old Jack falls asleep while his dad explains virtue. Suddenly he wakes up on a Circus Train! Led through each fantastical train car by the ringleader, Reno, Jack comes face-to-face with a huge lion, flying flame torches, a silly juggler, a daring tightrope walker, and other memorable circus performers who have spent years cultivating a particular virtue for their acts!

Momoka lives to dance, and learning ballet at Shimmer & Shine with all her friends is a dream come true! So when her grandma, a world-renowned violinist who wants Momoka to follow in her footsteps, comes to visit, Momoka worries how she will break the news that she just wants to dance. She...

Clap your hands and sing along to this fresh take on a traditional singalong. The multicultural children in this colorful early learner encourage action and imagination, and two full spreads at the end teach "hello" in 36 languages, and the names of the children and their countries of origin.

Dolly Parton is a little girl with a great big voice. She loves singing for her corncob doll and friends at church. Music fills her heart so plumb full that young Dolly starts writing her own tunes. Unable to afford a guitar, she strings up a broken mandolin and plays for anyone she can corral—ducks, pigs, and her squallin’ brothers and sisters. But Dolly longs for a real live audience to see and hear her perform. When Dolly gets her first big break, she’s scared to perform in front of hundreds of people. Will she summon up her courage and step out onto the Grand Ole Opry stage in Nashville?

How did the story of Cinderella, her glass slipper, the pumpkin carriage, and a magical night at the ball with a prince come to be? Find out in this dazzling book that explores the many different versions of Cinderella's story across different authors, movies, cultures, and more! Who HQ brings...