Publisher: BookRix
Perchy Parcheezy is a touching and humorous story of a young female rabbit who is mercilessly teased by another group of female bully bunnies. Her brother, mother, and eventually entire family, along with her father, sets the bully bunnies straight. In the best way a rabbit family knows how, the bullies are paid back and in the end everyone becomes friends.
Perfect narrative non-fiction for young learners! Peaceful Protests: Voices for the Environment explains early activists like Rachel Carson, her research and the impact of her book, Silent Spring, that revealed the deadliness of common pesticides including DDT, John Muir who, because of an accident that caused him temporary blindness, he founded the Sierra Club and creating national parks, and efforts of writers Henry David Thoreau and Dr. Seuss who wrote about appreciating and saving our natural resources, and features historical photos, a chronological timeline of events along with chapter notes, further reading recommendations, and an index.Show book
Join Paddington for a pet show like no other in this gloriously funny new audiobook based on the award-winning preschool series The Adventures of Paddington! It’s time for the Windsor Gardens Annual Pet Show and everyone is very excited! But when the judge fails to show up, has Paddington got what it takes to pick the best in show? With hilarious pet fashion shows, animal assault courses and a special skills round, Paddington has a real job on his hands to select a winner! For fans of Paul Linnet (Supertato), Alyssa Satin Capucilli (Biscuit and Friends), Beatrix Potter (THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT BY BEATRIX POTTER), Jim Field (Daisy and the Trouble With London), and Rod Campbell (Dear Zoo). HarperCollins Children’s 2024Show book
This adorable New York Times bestselling series is now availbable in audio format! Perfect for young girls who love friendship stories starring animal characters!Eva Wingdale gets in over her head when she offers to organize a spring festival at school. Even with her best friend Lucy's help, there is NO way she will get everything done in time. Will Eva have to ask Sue (a.k.a. Meanie McMeanerson) for help? Or will the festival have to be cancelled?Show book
When Antonio first hears the members of the Mariachi band play, he wants nothing more than a guitar of his own. But guitars cost money, explains his father, who hands Antonio a stick instead. Confused and upset, Antonio resentfully accepts his father's gift. He heads off, unknowingly starting a chain of exchanges that may, miraculously, earn him what he wants most. Filled with plenty of Spanish vocabulary for young readers, Papa Gave Me a Stick is a vibrant story about the virtues and rewards of kindness.Show book
Two quokkas, two snails, one strawberry patch... Suzy and Sam Snail live in the Land of Sadness, constantly working hard to feel loved. But their gloomy lives just might change when they meet two friendly quokkas who tell them all about the Creator and what life is like in the Land of Happiness. Will the Snails remain sad and empty? Or will they eagerly journey to a new land where grace, joy, and contentment grow instead? Join these four quirky friends in the strawberry patch, and let this parable-style story offer your family a powerful conversation starter and a celebration of God’s gift of grace.Show book
A Moth by H. G. Wells - Two bitter rival scientists are locked in a feud that consumes their lives, but nature has a strange way of taking sides. When an eerie moth appears, the battle takes an unexpected and unsettling turn. H.G. Wells (1866–1946) was an English writer, historian, and futurist, best known as one of the pioneers of science fiction. Born in Bromley, England, he trained as a scientist under T.H. Huxley, which influenced his fascination with evolutionary theory and speculative fiction. His groundbreaking novels, including The Time Machine (1895), The War of the Worlds (1898), and The Invisible Man (1897), explored time travel, alien invasions, and scientific hubris, shaping the genre’s future. A prolific writer, Wells also penned social commentaries, predicting technological advancements and global conflicts with eerie accuracy. His works often carried themes of class struggle, ethics, and human progress. Beyond fiction, he was an outspoken socialist and advocate for world peace. His visionary storytelling continues to inspire science fiction writers and filmmakers, securing his legacy as the “father of science fiction.Show book
