Editora: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
My mother is very anxious and has a very active imagination. Our family even nicknamed her the Drama Queen! Do you know what a Drama queen is? Do you have any among your family or friends? Read this fun tale and live a day in the life with this imaginative family as they go through all kinds of strange and fantastical scenarios.
It is the end of the nineteenth century. Humans have made many wondrous scientific discoveries – but across the vastness of space, a much more advanced species has been watching. The Martians come to Earth in a shower of shooting stars, forcing one man to flee his home and separating him from his wife. He begins a desperate journey to escape the alien invasion and survive against their deadly machines.Ver livro
Immerse yourself in the timeless fairy tale of "The Fisherman and His Wife," masterfully narrated by Erica Holden. This enchanting story by the Brothers Grimm explores the consequences of greed and the unquenchable desire for more. A humble fisherman stumbles upon a magical fish that grants wishes. When he tells his wife of the fish's powers, she becomes increasingly demanding, asking for more and more until the consequences of their greed become undeniable. Through a series of escalating wishes, the tale unfolds with whimsical charm and a moral that resonates across generations. Erica Holden's captivating narration brings each character to life, adding depth and emotion to this classic story. Her voice effortlessly guides listeners through the fisherman's humble beginnings to the extravagant heights of his wife's ambitions, making this audiobook a delightful experience for both young and old. Join us on a journey to a quaint seaside village where magic and morality intertwine in a tale as old as time. Perfect for family listening, bedtime stories, or a nostalgic revisit to childhood classics, "The Fisherman and His Wife" is an essential addition to any audiobook collection.Ver livro
From Hispanic author Hailey Alcaraz, this historical tale of arson, sleuthing, and finding friendship in unlikely places is based on the real Hotel Adams fire of 1910. It's up to two Latina girls to turn their knack for being overlooked and underestimated into their greatest strength as they unravel a complex web of suspects, clues, and motives. Ruth and Luisa live very different lives within the dusty desert town of Phoenix. Ruth is the only child of a political official. She spends her days stuffed into scratchy dresses and smiling prettily in the ballrooms of the Hotel Adams. Luisa is a young housekeeper. She looks at the Persian rug and thinks, I also know what it feels like to be walked over, barely noticed, and covered in other people's dirt. The girls stumble into a partnership when they overhear a plan to set fire to the hotel, a political hot spot for the growing western town. As they race to figure out who is behind the plot--and how to stop them--they must not only overcome what other people expect from them but what they've grown to expect from themselves. Part of the Own Voices historical series American Stories for Gutsy Girls Five Days at the Hotel Adams ...Transports children into the past with a compelling story full of secrets, subterfuge, and sisterhood;Encourages tweens to look for friends in unexpected places;Is perfect for fans of Pam Muñoz Ryan and Erin Entrada Kelly; andIncludes black-and-white illustrations. Enjoy this fast-paced adventure story in which two girls race against the clock to stop a crime as they learn that good always comes from trying your best--even if the outcome is the last thing you expected.Ver livro
A timeless Eastern fable of humility, greed, and divine justice. In The Story of the Stone Lion, William Frederick O’Connor presents a heartfelt tale drawn from Tibetan folklore. It follows the journey of two brothers—one humble and kind, the other proud and greedy—who each encounter a mysterious stone lion with magical powers. When the younger brother, cast out from his home, shows reverence to the lion, he is rewarded with riches beyond measure. But when his elder brother attempts to replicate his fortune through deception and greed, the lion teaches him a hard lesson about the cost of selfishness. Narrated with warmth and gravitas by Etombè Edembe, this beautifully woven story captures the soul of traditional storytelling, illustrating timeless themes of virtue, family, and the consequences of one's choices. A perfect listen for fans of classic fables, folklore, and parables rich in meaning.Ver livro
Do you want to be amazed by Buffalo pictures? Let's see color photos of Buffalo! You and your child will find pictures of Buffalo in short simplified text for children learning to read or those who like picture books. Buffalo: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids. It is Book 100 in the Kids Learn with Pictures Series. This book is around a clear concept: see pictures of Buffalo. 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.Ver livro
This is the ""sequel that could stand on its own"" to Beverly Cleary's beloved, Newbery Award-winning classic, Dear Mr. Henshaw. Can a stray dog change the life of a teenage boy? It looks as if Strider can. He's a dog that loves to run; because of Strider, Leigh Botts finds himself running—well enough to join the school track team. Strider changes Leigh on the inside, too, as he finally begins to accept his parents' divorce and gets to know a redheaded girl he's been admiring. With Strider's help, Leigh finds that the future he once hated to be asked about now holds something he never expected: hope.Ver livro
