Verlag: Cracked Acorn Productions
Thirteen-year-old Hailey spends far too much time following her older brother, Lachlan, into trouble. When her entire world changes she thinks at first it's something Lachlan has caused. But surely magic is beyond him, even though he's always wanted to be a wizard. This story was written by an Australian author using Australian spelling.
As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam. A Different Pond offers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son—and between cultures, old and new.Zum Buch
Do you want to be amazed by Lemurs pictures? Let's see color photos of Lemurs! You and your child will find pictures of Lemurs in short simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Lemurs: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids. It is Book 105 in the Kids Learn with Pictures Series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of Lemurs. This is a stock photo book of animals that ASK QUESTIONS of the pictures shown to the reader to encourage interaction and responses from the child. Be sure to read the other books in the Kids Learn With Pictures Series.Zum Buch
In this moving yet hopeful book for readers ages 4–8, a young girl rediscovers her passion for baking bread as she once did with her papa—and finds joy again in sharing it with her loved ones. Nara loves nothing more than her bread days with Papa. Together, they mix, fold, and score dough, and eagerly watch as it rises to a delicious loaf in the oven. But one day, Papa is no longer there, and Nara’s bread days are suddenly empty. Instead, she’s left with feelings and memories that sadden and confuse her. But when Nara starts to take care of the sourdough starter she and Papa once made, she finds solace in bread days again—and, together with Mama, is able to keep a family tradition alive in memory of past loved ones. From the author of The Most Perfect Persimmon, this book is a touching story of parent-child connection and the love language of food, as well as a comforting read for anyone who has experienced loss.Zum Buch
Today is a special day. Eli knows it’s important if he’s allowed to miss one second of school, his “hard-earned right.” Eli dresses up in his best clothes, Mama gathers the mayflowers, Papa straightens his hat, and together they join the crowds filling the streets of Charleston with bouquets, crosses, and wreaths. Joined by abolitionists, missionaries, teachers, military officers, and a sea of faces black, brown, and white, they march as one and sing for all those who gave their lives fighting for freedom during the Civil War. Inspired by true events and told through the eyes of a young boy, this is the deeply moving story of what is regarded as the first Memorial Day. With poignant prose, A Day for Rememberin’ shines light on the little-known history of this important holiday and reminds us never to forget.Zum Buch
Enjoy three short Easter stories to enjoy with your Rock Stepper play mat.Join Sam on his first ever Easter egg huntHelp Lily find her favourite Mr FlopsDrews unique Easter egg search While listening to the short stories listen out of the items mentioned, that also appear on your Rock Stepper play mat.Zum Buch
Rosa Parks was the courageous thinker and leader known as the Mother of the Civil Rights Movement. Long before the Montgomery Bus Boycott made her famous, she was a social justice activist and organizer. In honor of her work, she received a Congressional Gold Medal and the Presidential Medal of Freedom.Zum Buch
