Editorial: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press
A child’s first words are important! In the series ‘My First Words,’ kids will learn vocabulary related to different foods and drinks, sports, activities, public areas, animals, and the four seasons.
Fíasól is a seven-year-old crab living in Green Grove in Grasby. Well, she is not actually a crab. She is a girl born in the Cancer star sign, and in her opinion that stinks. So she’s decided to adopt a brand new star sign for herself, it’s called the Flowery Butterfly and is a sign made specially for people who don’t want to be Cancerians. She lives in Green Grove with her mum and dad, her big sisters Pippa and Bidda, and a couple of poodles, Hansína and Jensína. Fíasól’s best friend is called Ingo. He is nine years old and lives in the house diagonally opposite hers. Harold, Herbert and Heba live in the house directly opposite. They are also specially good friends of Fíasól’s. “I’ll never have to leave Green Grove,” Fíasól sometimes says. “I’ve got all my friends here, my stuff, my bed, and the food of course.” “You’ll need to go to school,” her ten-year-old sister Pippa retorts. “Yeah, but then I’ll come straight back home because everything I need is here,” Fíasól replies. “What if you need to see the doctor?” Pippa asks. “Then I’ll just make a call and get the doctor to come and see me here,” Fíasól says. “But what if…” Pippa continues, and so it goes on, the sisters bickering day in and day out. “Oh, I have such an amazingly big imagination,” Fíasól sometime says, sounding pleased with herself. She is right of course. “You are queen of your very own enormous imagination,” Fíasól’s mum says to her. “But you’ll have to be careful not to let your ideas fly so high that you lose track of them and they come to a sticky end.” If you live in a big world of imagination you’re either doing just fine, or you’re in trouble. The thing is, it’s often so difficult to recognise whether an idea is good or bad. Good ideas can get you into trouble and bad ideas can look as if they’re rather good, to start with.Ver libro
Just like people, there are so many ways a city can be—and this book celebrates them all. The lively text showcases the magnificent diversity of our world by connecting the uniqueness of its places with the people who live in them. From quiet and dreamy to bright and buzzing—if you were a city, how would YOU be?Ver libro
Have you ever wished for something so hard that you could think of nothing else? When Karen becomes entranced by a pair of beautiful red dancing shoes in a shop window, they fill her every thought and dream. One fateful day, she is able to buy the shoes for herself, only to learn later, as the shopkeeper tells her, to "be careful what you wish for, because it may come true." The enthralling presentation of this Hans Christian Andersen classic will win readers over with its luminous illustrations and engaging text, and will remind them of the lessons of life and love.Ver libro
🎧 3 Plus Fury by Pamela Baker is a heartwarming children’s and family audiobook that celebrates loyalty, love, and the true meaning of family — all told through the eyes of Tony, a spirited German Shepherd with floppy ears and an even bigger heart. Tony’s life begins on a farm where kindness is scarce, but everything changes when he meets Mama Lita, a warm and caring woman who welcomes him into her home (and her kitchen). Soon joined by his brother Kody, gentle Roxy, and the playful Fury, Tony discovers that family isn’t just where you come from — it’s about those who stand by you through every challenge and every adventure. From chasing goats in the fields to marveling at the almond blossoms, from enduring hardships to celebrating joyful reunions, Tony’s journey is filled with laughter, lessons, and love. Narrated with warmth and emotion by Danielle Fliller, this audiobook will tug at the heartstrings of listeners young and old. ✨ Why you’ll love this audiobook:A feel-good animal story filled with adventure and heartThemes of resilience, acceptance, and unconditional lovePerfect for children, families, and dog loversHigh-quality production by Audiobook Publishing Services, ensuring a memorable listening experience 📚 3 Plus Fury is more than just a pet story — it’s a timeless tale of friendship, belonging, and the bonds that make us whole. Whether you’re looking for a bedtime story, a family audiobook for road trips, or simply an inspiring animal tale, this story will leave you smiling and inspired.Ver libro
Jamestown is fondly remembered today for being the first permanent English settlement in the colonies, but it was not fondly remembered by those who lived and died there. The English quickly learned it would be difficult to establish a permanent settlement because of the poor weather, the swampy terrain, the hostile natives living nearby, and the general inexperience and ineptitude of the English settlers. During their first winter, everyone nearly starved, and more than half of the settlers died. By the end of the winter of 1609-1610, known as the “starving time”, barely 10% of the settlers were still alive. Nevertheless, Jamestown is remembered today because the settlement did survive through the hardships and go on to serve as the capital of the English colony for much of the 17th century. At the same time, one of the biggest reasons for its survival and fame today can be attributed to the local Native Americans, particularly Pocahontas, who has added both a human and romanticized, mythological element to Jamestown. Along with Jamestown and Yorktown, Colonial Williamsburg is known today as part of the Historic Triangle of Virginia, but all three of these old Virginian sites are known for vastly different reasons. While Yorktown was the scene of the final climactic battle of the American Revolution and Jamestown is remembered for being the first English settlement to survive in Virginia, Colonial Williamsburg is now best known as a bridge to the past. Williamsburg got its start as a fortified site, which was vitally necessary for English settlers to heavily outnumbered by nearby Native Americans, many of which were at times hostile. Known originally as Middle Plantation, the site served as the capital of the colony for much of the 18th century, and it bore witness to seminal events in the history of Revolutionary era America.Ver libro
Holly Hobbie brings to life a favorite spooky tale from childhood.When a woodcutter and his scheming wife abandon Hansel and Gretel in the forest, all hope is lost until they come upon a cottage made of tasty sweets. But the owner is not the kindly old woman she pretends to be. Can Gretel save Hansel from the clutches of a hungry witch?Ver libro
