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  Speed Demon

  Fred Bowen

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  A high school athlete must choose between track and football in this novel—perfect for fans of Mike Lupica and Tim Green—by the author of Perfect Game.Ninth-grader Tim Beeman is eager to find his place at his elite new school. When he breaks the record for the fifty-yard dash during the first week of classes, he reveals his special talent: speed. Before long, the track and football teams are both urging him to join their ranks. But where will he feel most comfortable, and be able to put his running skills to best use?Tim is torn. He would definitely be an asset to the track team, but he’s drawn to the more prestigious football program. He’s eager to join such a popular group and feels he has a lot to offer them, but he can’t shake a lingering fear of being injured. How can Tim make the most of his talents and at the same time satisfy his own needs?In Speed Demon, Fred Bowen, author and Washington Post KidsPost sports columnist, tackles relatable dual-athlete issues like making choices and maintaining friendships, meanwhile offering a serious exploration of the topic of player safety.Discussion Guide available

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  The Lightlings

  R. C. Sproul

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  In The Lightlings, Dr. R.C. Sproul weaves an allegorical tale that captures the essence of the biblical story of redemption in a manner that will fascinate and delight children. A race of tiny beings known as lightlings are a picture of humanity as they pass through all the stages of the biblical drama – creation, fall, and redemption. In the end, children will understand why some people fear light more than darkness, but why they need never fear darkness again.The Lightlings is an excellent introduction to the key themes of Scripture. Richly detailed illustrations by Justin Gerard will hold children’s interest, and discussion questions with Scripture references in the back will help parents guide children into the deeper meaning of the story.

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  True Friends at Fernside

  Sheena Wilkinson

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  Fernside House, nestled at the end of a quiet road, is waiting for eighty girls to disturb its holiday peace …
  Cousins Robin and Linnet are back at Fernside and school life is busier than ever – with the animals at Rowanbank, a new science class, netball rivalry and fun in the dorms.
  But the end-of-term exams are not the only test for the girls. As the lower fourth face the good and the bad times of growing up and the cancellation of the Christmas Show, a surprise 'new' girl challenges them to understand what it really means to be a true friend at Fernside.

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  A First Book of Mindfulness for...

  Chiara Piroddi

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  Help your little ones manage their emotions with fun mindfulness exercises, games, and guided meditations for kids.   With the kid-friendly activities and relatable characters in this book, kindergartners and elementary schoolers can learn how to stay calm, breathe deeply, and practice mindful meditations—empowering them to identify and manage their emotions and feel more confident in their interactions with others.   Written by a child psychologist, A First Book of Mindfulness for Kids shows children how to build coping skills by growing in awareness of the world around them—and the world within themselves. It provides relaxing mindfulness activities and tools for morning, afternoon, and bedtime. In addition to being present and breathing exercises, this book teaches self-esteem building, self-soothing skills, anxiety relief, and anger management. Encourage your child to live in the moment and expand their emotional intelligence with the tools in this book!

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  Disney Learning - Colors

  Disney

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  ألعاب جذابة وتعليمية للأطفال. مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، رياض الأطفال، وطلاب الصف 1st ممارسة الألوان
  
  Engaging and educational games for kids. Preschool, kindergarten, and 1st grade students practice colors 

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  The Missing Magic

  Gareth P. Jones

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  One puzzling mystery. Several slippery suspects. Endless possibilities!
  
  Welcome to Haventry, a town where the ordinary and extraordinary collide! With ghosts, werewolves and zombies living side by side, trouble is always brewing. And when a fiendish crime is committed, YOU are the detective in charge of the case.
  
  It's the first day of Magicon, the world's biggest magic convention, and everyone is in town for the event. But when all the magic in Haventry suddenly goes missing, it's up to YOU to find out who took it and get it back in time for the opening ceremony! Should you tail the head of the powerful Magic Circle, Grandmaster Dimbleby, or does the newly crowned king of the elves raise your suspicions? Could Cressida the Evil Enchantress be too obvious a suspect, or is Moonbeam the meditating unicorn deceptively innocent? YOU decide! And you better do so quickly, because without magic to harness it, an ancient monster is rising from its century-long sleep under the town…
  
  With hundreds of paths to choose from and no dead ends, you'll solve the mystery every time!
  
  A fantastically imaginative detective story for readers looking for an interactive adventure.

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