Publisher: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
Join Ahmed, along with his friends, Nasser and Aisha, as they take a week-long trip around the many wonderful places in Qatar. The perfect pre-reader book for tiny tots looking to explore the community around them.
You can't see or touch it, but sometimes you feel it. Stress can cause headaches, stomachaches, and other health issues. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, nervous, tense, or burned out, this book is for you. Learn ways to manage stress so it doesn't become a bigger problem. Then take some time to relax. Its a fast paced world, but it doesn't have to be stressful.Show book
Will Hugo heed the pleas of the fog-shrouded figure at the window and welcome him inside? A spine-tingling ghost story from bestselling author Lucy Strange. Folk say the fog plays tricks – that it shapes itself into little hands and frightened faces that press at people’s doors and windows, desperate to come inside. But Hugo is convinced the ghost he has seen at the window is no trick of the fog. The boy’s hollow eyes are haunting him. What would happen if Hugo were to open the door, and let him in? Brace yourselves for a chilling, wintery ghost story … Particularly suitable for readers aged 9+ with a reading age of 8. This suspense-filled horror story blends the occult with the paranormal and the supernatural, as Hugo becomes a reluctant witness to something that shouldn’t be at the window. A short, historical thriller in childrens fiction for kids and juvenile readers, it’s also ideal for young adult, teen, and teenage fans of eerie tales. For fans of Christopher Edge (Fear Files), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Kiran Millwood Hargrave (Leila and the Blue Fox), Keith Robinson (Wolf Road), and Michelle Harrison (Twice Upon a Time). HarperCollins 2025Show book
Beloved Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli, author of Maniac Magee and Wringer, addresses issues of identity, belonging, family, and bullying in this humorous and heartfelt novel about twins. Jake and Lily are twins. Despite their slightly different interests and temperaments, they feel exactly the same—like two halves of one person. But the year they turn eleven, everything changes. Their parents announce it’s time for separate bedrooms. Jake starts hanging out with a pack of boys on the block. And Lily is devastated, not to mention angry. Who is she without Jake? And as her brother falls under the influence of the neighborhood bully, he also must ask himself—who is the real Jake?This is an often funny, poignant, and profound story of growing up, growing apart, and the difficult process of figuring out who you really are.Show book
The concept behind Three Detail Stories is simple. Eight-year-old Itasca and six-year-old River choose three details and Daddy Dude comes up with an original tale on the spot. This collection includes "Rooster, Magic Treasure Box," a story about two magicians who pull off the trick of a lifetime, and "S'mores Cake, Book, Diary," about two avid readers who decide to start journaling, but all one of of them can write about is a certain mouthwatering cake. This collection of nine stories is designed specifically for listeners under ten years old.Show book
Who were the Puritans, and why are they important? What can we learn from them today? The Puritan movement began in England during the sixteenth century and continued all the way into the early eighteenth century. Although the Church of England was formed as a result of the Reformation, the Puritans believed it needed much more reform. Written for children and young people, this series will prove a suitable introduction to the Puritans for adults as well.Show book
It’s time to celebrate Christmas. There’s so much to do! Make cookies and decorate the Christmas tree. Have dinner with your family. Exchange presents. This important Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.Show book
