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  A Name for Sister

  Charlotte Cheng

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  When Sister was born, she had toes like grains of rice. She had hair as dark as sesame sweets . . . But she had no name.  
  Only a name as passionate and graceful as Fire, honest and stable as Earth, strong and ambitious as Gold, bright and wise as Water, and creative and prosperous as Wood could fit a baby like Sister. 
  Discover how a young girl and her family find the perfect name in this magical, whimsical and stunning ode to Chinese tradition and sisterly bonds. This sweet tale is one that growing families will treasure. 
  Charlotte Cheng (Roar-Choo!, Night Market Rescue) and New York Times bestselling illustrator Sophie Diao (I Am Golden, Tiny Troubles) dazzle in this unforgettable collaboration that is: a perfect baby shower and birthday gift a wonderful bedtime read a positive story for big siblings welcoming a new baby to the family a great pick for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Little Miss, Big Sis

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  Julia Donaldson & Friends: The...

  Julia Donaldson

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  A brilliant collection of bestselling stories from Julia Donaldson and friends, read aloud by stars Floella Benjamin, Lauren Laverne, Alex Jennings, Imelda Staunton, David Tennant and Saskia Wickham. Perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!Head off on a fantastical adventure with the paper dolls, set sail in search of missing treasure and practice counting to ten with Ted!This collection includes stories from five of Julia's illustrator partnerships including: Rebecca Cobb, Anna Currey, Emily Gravett, Sara Ogilvie and David Roberts.Stories:The Paper DollsThe Hospital DogThe TrollCave BabyJack and the Flumflum TreeOne Ted Falls Out of Bed

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  Second Childhood - When Eternity...

  Clifford D. Simak

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  Second Childhood by Clifford D. Simak - Achieving immortality is only half of the problem. The other half is knowing how to live with it once it's been made possible—and inescapable! 
  You did not die. 
  There was no normal way to die. 
  You lived as carelessly and as recklessly as you could and you hoped that you would be lucky and be accidentally killed. 
  You kept on living and you got tired of living. 
  "God, how tired a man can get of living!" Andrew Young said. 
  John Riggs, chairman of the immortality commission, cleared his throat. 
  "You realize," he said to Andrew Young, "that this petition is a highly irregular procedure to bring to our attention." 
  He picked up the sheaf of papers off the table and ruffled through them rapidly. 
  "There is no precedent," he added. 
  "I had hoped," said Andrew Young, "to establish precedent." 
  Commissioner Stanford said, "I must admit that you have made a good case, Ancestor Young. Yet you must realize that this commission has no possible jurisdiction over the life of any person, except to see that everyone is assured of all the benefits of immortality and to work out any kinks that may show up." 
  "I am well aware of that," answered Young, "and it seems to me that my case is one of the kinks you mention." 
  He stood silently, watching the faces of the members of the board. They are afraid, he thought. Every one of them. Afraid of the day they will face the thing I am facing now. They have sought an answer and there is no answer yet except the pitifully basic answer, the brutally fundamental answer that I have given them. 
  "My request is simple," he told them, calmly. "I have asked for permission to discontinue life."

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  The Story of Shadrach Meshach...

  Jim Tucker

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  The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, is found in the Book of Daniel chapter 3, it's about 3 young Jewish men, who were brought Captive from Jerusalem to Babylon, they served King Nebuchadnezzar; Nebuchadnezzar built a golden image, and told when the music sounds all the people must bow down and worship this image, or they would be cast into a burning fiery furnace, but Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, would not, for they were taught from an early age, Idol worship was sin. The King was furious and very angry, so he threw the 3 Hebrew men into the furnace, but God sent His Angel to protect them, King Nebuchadnezzar, said did we not cast 3 into the furnace ? But I see 4 Men walking in there. God thru His Mighty Power Delivered Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, this Miracle caused the King, to declare a a decree, if any one speaks against the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego they would be severely punished. The Moral of this story is this, when we are Faithful to God, He will work Miracles in our lives.

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  Ghost Tales of the United...

  Editors Charles River

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  The United Kingdom is an ancient land steeped in history and tradition, filled with prehistoric ruins, majestic castles, and a countryside sculpted from millennia of human habitation. Its rolling countryside is dotted with prehistoric burial mounds and stone circles. Brooding castles hold tales of bloodshed and honor. Medieval churches have elaborate stained glass windows and gruesome carvings, reflecting a mixture of hope and darkness. Every hamlet and village has tales that go back centuries, and folk festivals with roots in pagan times. Thus, it is not surprising that many believe the area is filled with ghosts. For centuries, people have told tales of ghosts stalking its historic buildings, strange creatures lurking in its primeval forests, and unexplained paths linking its ancient sites.  
  Though a part of the United Kingdom, it would be a mistake to lump Scotland in with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, as Scotland has its own tales to tell and traditions to maintain. Not everything in Scotland is as it appears, however. There is no shortage when it comes to the strange stories Scotland has to offer, and the legends and lore have compelled many to dig a little deeper and even explore this wonderful land for themselves. Some Scots say this is a land haunted by spirits, a place of strange disappearances and unexplained phenomena.  
  The Welsh have their distinct language and customs and have always felt themselves to be a people apart from the neighboring English. This division goes back to the 5th century, when the ancient Britons fled west in the face of the Anglo-Saxon incursion. Welsh defiance continued into the Middle Ages, and numerous wars occurred as successive English kings tried and eventually succeeded in asserting their will over the rebellious country. With such a storied and violent past, it is no surprise that Wales has many tales of ghosts.

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  The Boy at the Window

  Lucy Strange

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  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. 
  Lucy Strange's latest work, THE BOY AT THE WINDOW, is a thrilling blend of historical and paranormal fiction. This suspenseful tale, suitable for teenage and young adult readers, is a testament to her status as the Sunday Times bestselling author. 
  For fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave (Leila and the Blue Fox), Keith Robinson (Wolf Road), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), Michelle Harrison (A Storm of Sisters), and Natasha Farrant (Voyage of the Sparrowhawk). 
  HarperCollins 2025

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