Publisher: Darby Creek
It’s Mandy’s thirteenth birthday and her dream is coming true: She's getting a beautiful horse of her very own! But Mandy’s best friend, Laura, doesn’t seem very happy for her. Then tragedy strikes. Can Mandy and her new horse save Laura?
In a society where every child is handed over to the state, parental influence is replaced by a government-mandated upbringing. "The Impossible Boy" by Indigo Hawkins explores a world where societal intervention shapes destiny, and individual identity hangs by a thread. Dexter lives in a world where equality is enforced from birth, but that fairness comes with a heavy cost. Years after being separated from his parents, Dexter begins a daring mission to find them. Along the way, he uncovers truths that shatter everything he believes about himself, the government, and the fragile world around him. Discover a journey of self-discovery and defiance as "The Impossible Boy" pulls apart the layers of societal control to reveal the profound truths about identity, freedom, and the power of individual will. In a world ruled by conformity, one boy’s quest will challenge the very fabric of society itself.Show book
This is a collection of international fairy tales clocking in at 5-15 minutes apiece, suitable for childrens' winter cocoa breaks, or other times when quality entertainment is needed. (Summary by BellonaTimes)Show book
Jim Weiss retells these classic, charming stories about Uncle Wiggily Longears, the kindhearted, resourceful rabbit gentleman who ingeniously helps his animal and human friends. Wiggily Longears is a rabbit and a gentleman who has brought joy to generations of readers. Better known as Uncle Wiggily, he is both kindhearted and resourceful. Howard R. Garris's charming modern classics offer gentle lessons amid laughter as the clever, courteous rabbit ingeniously helps his animal and human friends. Jim Weiss narrates an assortment of favorites adapted from the book for this "must have" audio-recording for the very young and the young at heart. You'll hear the tales of Uncle Wiggly and the Elephant, Uncle Wiggly and the Rich Cat, and more!Show book
Suzy Kline's Horrible Harry books are staples of any library's children's book collection. Fun and very easy to relate to, they are a perfect choice for getting kids excited about reading. This time everyone's favorite mischievous boy cooks up a plot to get back at his classmate Sid for ruining Song Lee's origami insect.Show book
From colonial times to the modern day, two things have remained constant in American history: the destructive power of fires and the bravery of those who fight them.Fighting Fire! brings to life ten of the deadliest infernos this nation has ever endured: the great fires of Boston, New York, Chicago, Baltimore, and San Francisco, the disasters of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, the General Slocum, and the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, the wildfire of Witch Creek in San Diego County, and the catastrophe of 9/11. Each blaze led to new firefighting techniques and technologies, yet the struggle against fires continues to this day. With historical images and a fast-paced text, this is both an exciting look at firefighting history and a celebration of the human spirit.Show book
Mr. Popper's Penguins: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *This Newbery Honor-winning novel, with over 1 million copies sold, now celebrates its 80th anniversary.Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has twelve penguins living in his house. First published in 1938, Mr. Popper's Penguins has amused and enchanted generations of children and their parents. *Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout.Show book
