Growing Up & Facts of Life

Meet Z . . . Z has a small, well kind of BIG, problem. Every time he speaks – a couple of words, or even just a line – it rhymes! Seriously. So when Z is at school, answering questions in class, in the dreaded school lunch queue, in the playground . . . when Z speaks, it always rhymes! In fact, that’s how he earned his nickname: Z. A reflection of the number of words he now speaks at school on a daily basis. Zero! Yep, ZILCH!

Satyrs Newel and Doren are maturing into more responsible citizens after helping put an end to the dragon rebellion. But the thought of growing out of adolescence has the two goatmen in crisis mode. If that isn’t enough to worry about, a few unlucky inhabitants of Fablehaven have been found petrified, turned to stone, including fellow satyrs. Could this new threat be the workings of a dangerous gorgon?

Tori is no ordinary child—her musical inspirations and talents are clear from a young age. But when her dad forces her to rehearse for her recital, Tori is unhappy. She wants to play what she wants to play! And though they don’t see eye to eye, Tori has a secret: eleven Muses who have visited her since she was a baby and inspire her to write and make her own beautiful music. These fairy godmother-like Muses remind Tori that inspiration is everywhere, and perhaps in helping others find their own Muses—including Dad—she may better understand her own inspirations.

In CLIMATE IS JUST THE START, UK-based climate activist Mikaela Loach offers her urgent and inspiring message for kids who want to STOP the climate crisis and START building a better world for everyone. Mikaela explains the climate crisis and its broader social implications through personal stories about her activism journey. She writes about friends from around the world who are experiencing the worst of it today and about what they are doing to fight back.

Theo's dragon Wanda is a bit different to the other dragons – she’s more friendly than fearsome, she gets distracted by her tail when flying, and when Theo first met her she didn’t seem to have any powers at all. But Wanda is Theo’s best friend, things are NEVER boring when she’s around – and in fact she has the rarest power of all… a magical bum.

Max was excited for National Walk to Work Day because it meant joining his dad on a morning walk to his office downtown. “It’s a special day to encourage people to walk instead of drive,” his dad explained. “Not only is it good for the environment, but it’s great exercise too.”

Tommy had a rule he lived by: “Always be kind.” It wasn’t written anywhere or taught to him by someone else. It was just something he believed in deeply. He felt that the world was a better place when people were kind to one another.

Un conjunto de historias que le ayudarán a desarrollar una fuerte autoestima y a ganar en valores, aprendiendo que la bondad, el compañerismo y la valentía. como la tuya. Estas historias ayudarán a esa niña a la que tanto quieres, a entender que siempre ha sido y será una persona especial, y que los problemas de la vida pueden convertirse en la mejor experiencia para aprender las más importantes lecciones.

Emma loved her teacher, Ms. Carter, who always made learning fun. Ms. Carter had a way of turning math problems into games, history lessons into stories, and science experiments into magical discoveries. So, when National Teacher’s Day came around, Emma wanted to do something special to show her appreciation.

Kyle’s not pleased about having to spend time with his eccentric old grandad, but his feelings change when his grandad introduces him to the marvels that can be found in the stream at the bottom of his garden. Once filthy and full of rubbish, the beck has been cleaned up and is now full of amazing creatures. But this magical world is under threat from a new development.

When the president of the United States tasks Skipper the SEAL with assembling a team of heroes, Skipper isn’t sure where to start. But as he meets other animals who give of their time and talents every day—from the Courageous Cat who stands up for others, to the Dutiful Duck who never leaves a student behind, to the Funny Fox who creates joy wherever he goes—Skipper realizes that heroes don’t have to be big and strong. There are heroes all around us!

An ancient book unlocks a fantastical world where one girl must go on a dangerous quest to find her family. Expecting another dreary summer, Lauren goes on a summer holiday with her stepmother, father and many nieces and nephews to see her reclusive grandmother, the international bestselling author of the Nevermore series.

When an unfortunate incident in a space shuttle simulator turns twelve year old Franklin Wilson into an accidental viral sensation, he attracts the attention of Xavier Drake, the third richest person in the world, who invites Franklin to take part in a competition to become the actual first kid in space. But after the competition launches, Franklin discovers that everything is not what it seems – and it turns out there is much more at stake than just a trip to space…

Lila was a quiet girl who often felt invisible. She sat in the back of her classroom, drawing in her notebook while others laughed and talked. Her classmates didn’t notice her during recess, and she preferred the shade of the big oak tree over the noisy playground.

From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audiences laugh, landing her first breakthrough role in Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress. Since then, Burnett went on to perform on programs like The Garry Moore Show and Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall. In 1967, The Carol Burnett Show was born, breaking ground and earning her several Emmys and Golden Globes.

Sally O'Malley is an orphan working at a mineral spring hotel in the woods of central Oregon—that is, until she's chucked out like chewed-on chicken bones, due entirely to an unfortunate incident with a pig and some church ladies. And so Sally decides to head west to the sea. Glorious, she's heard. Fierce, she's heard. Why not see for herself? Before long Sally encounters a dangerous bobcat—and that's just the first day! Safe in the knowledge that she's fearless, she continues on her journey with no place to belong and no one to depend on. And that's just fine with her.

This joyful audiobook with an empowering refrain, from disability rights activists Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, demystifies and respects how disabled people and their families use adaptive, imaginative, and considerate play so everyone can join in the fun.

The Odenburgh is an old red brick apartment building, the last of its kind in a swiftly gentrifying neighborhood. One of its tenants, the Laroe family, has suffered an unspeakable tragedy; the youngest sister, 11-year-old Prue, struggles to come to terms with the loss of her sister, Lina. But when the Odenburgh is sold and slated for demolition, Prue can’t bear the idea of losing the place where her sister remains such a presence. Prue launches a campaign to save the building, throwing herself into drawing up a petition and gathering signatures from the other tenants.

Amari setzt alles aufs Spiel – doch zu welchem Preis? Die übernatürliche Welt ist gespalten, und Amaris zwei größte Erzfeinde stehen sich in einem erbitterten Kampf gegenüber: Auf der einen Seite die Oberbehörde für Übernatürliches, in der sich Hass auf die Magierschaft ausbreitet. Auf der anderen Dylan van Helsing, der neu ernannte Anführer der Magierallianz und Amaris ehemaliger Partner. Er ist hinter einer zerstörerischen neuen Waffe her, mit der er unbesiegbar werden würde! Amari muss schnell einen Weg finden, den Kampf zu beenden.

In der Luxusvilla von Familie Vogel ist immer etwas los! Ob Julians waghalsige Streiche, Emmas lustige Abenteuer oder Hannahs unerwartete Probleme – Langeweile gibt es hier nicht. Von eingesperrten Geschwistern über verrückte Experimente bis hin zu tierischen Missgeschicken sorgt die Familie für jede Menge Chaos und Spaß. Doch wenn Papa nur mit einem Handtuch bekleidet ausgesperrt wird oder die Katze plötzlich das Haustier jagt, ist das Chaos perfekt!

Ein rasantes Abenteuer mit einer mutigen, eigenwilligen Heldin, die um ihr Leben spielen muss! In Dantessa dreht sich alles ums Spielen – egal, ob mit Würfeln, Degen oder Marshmallows, an Land, im Wasser oder auf den Dächern der Stadt. Das wichtigste und zugleich gefährlichste Spiel von allen ist Noctis, ein Wettkampf auf Leben und Tod. Und die letzte Chance für die 12jährige Pia ihren geliebten Großvater zu retten, der plötzlich alle Spiele verlor und dafür aus der Stadt verbannt wurde.

Tenero, potente e ironico, un romanzo sulla vita familiare dopo una perdita. Vietato entrare nella stanza del pianoforte. Vietato parlare giapponese. Vietato leggere manga e guardare anime. E, naturalmente, vietato parlare della mamma e del suo Paese natale... Da quando la madre di Élise è morta, il padre ha imposto regole spietate in casa e si è barricato dietro la sua tristezza e una montagna di cipolle. Per fortuna a scuola c’è Stella, strampalata e affettuosa, con il suo viso che attraversa tutte le lettere dell’alfabeto.

Freddy Wants a Family is book two of an emotional but heartwarming series about two roommates at Butterfield Orphanage. One roommate (The Tale of Two Miracles) was adopted by miraculous events leading to the finding of his deceased father's parents. This second book continues with sufficient backstory from the first book and involves a new character that adds equally miraculous events leading to a surprising future for the second roommate. The book has a great message for children adopted into a family and for children having adopted brothers and sisters.

Selam’s mother mends clothes for a living, treasuring a bag of colorful buttons. Though they can’t afford new clothes, Selam discovers the magic of creativity and perseverance —using extra buttons to decorate old garments and craft tiny accessories to sell. As her beautiful designs attract attention, their humble stand becomes a symbol of hope and determination. A touching story about resilience, ingenuity, and the power of small acts, The Bag of Buttons teaches children about perseverance, creativity, and the importance of resourcefulness .

It's wash day—Tasha's least favorite day of the week! Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, even in Tasha's ears! But with big sis comforting her, Mama humming to the music, and Granny telling stories of wash days past, the weekly ritual soon becomes more than a weekend chore—it's a special bonding time for three generations of beautiful Black women.