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  Tales for Hard Times - A Story...

  David R. Collins

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  As a small boy, Charles Dickens worked in a dark, musty London warehouse, pasting labels onto pots of boot polish. He tried not to listen to his grumbling stomach or the rats squeaking on the stairs. His dream was to escape that misery one day and become a fine, educated gentleman. Through his gift for writing, that day did come for Dickens. But he never forgot what it was like to be poor. He wrote stories about London's lower classes—tales that made people laugh, cry, and work to improve their social conditions. By the time of his death, Charles Dickens had become one of the most popular English writers ever.Step into nineteenth-century London and the life of Charles Dickens in this exciting book. David R. Collins's exciting biography brings this master storyteller to life.

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  Señora Sanasana

  Ashlee Campbell, Duncan Campbell

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  Written in English-Spanglish, this charming and nostalgic book will transport readers back to their childhoods, evoking fond memories of a beloved Spanish-language nursery rhyme. 
   
  This delightful tale is sure to resonate with Spanish speakers from all corners of the Americas, who grew up hearing this familiar tune. 
   
  Señora Sanasana offers a new lively character to the children's canon of beloved magical nannies and caregivers: a fashionable and kind Peruvian elder who is as fantastical as her llama companion, Llamita, and who is a cunning friend to the multicultural children and families of her high-rise apartment building. 
   
  Señora Sanasana guides her neighbors through the ups and downs of childhood, and her magical apartment is a safe place for her community to play and learn. Along the way, readers will be introduced to a host of colorful characters, each with their own unique problems and ailments that Señora Sanasana helps to cure. 
   
  As the story unfolds, readers will find themselves caught up in the rhythm and flow of the language, which is expertly crafted to evoke the musicality of the original nursery rhyme. 
   
  The story, co-authored by father-daughter duo Ashlee Campbell and Duncan Campbell, is written in uptempo verse and sprinkled with Spanish words and Peruvian references that reflect the authors' family heritage. 
   
  From the catchy refrain of "Sanasana colita de rana" to the lilting verses that describe Señora Sanasana's healing magic, this book is a true celebration of the Spanish language and its many rich traditions. 
   
  Whether you are a native Spanish speaker or simply love the beauty and poetry of the language, Señora Sanasana is a must-listen book that will leave you feeling uplifted, inspired, and nostalgic for the simple joys of childhood.

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  Granddad Arthur - Bedtime story...

  Linnea Taylor

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  Hear Granddad Arthur tell the story of how he used to fall asleep when he was a little kid! Once upon a time, I was born in Lahore. Back then, and this is so long ago that you'll never believe it, Lahore was a part of India! It's almost 100 years ago, can you imagine? Anyway. When I was born, I was a miracle. Shall I tell you why?I was born early. I like to think of it as one of my character traits coming forward already. You see, I've always been in a bit of a hurry

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  Heidi

  Lisa Regan

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  Five-year old orphan Heidi is thrilled to be sent to live with her grandfather in the Alps, where she can play in the mountains amongst the animals. One day however, she is taken away to live with a family in the town. Will she be able to overcome obstacles and find her way back to her beloved grandfather? 
   
  ABOUT THE SERIES: Abridged and retold in modern English, Arcturus Easy-to-Read Classics make 16 classic stories accessible to readers as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.

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  The visit

  Margarita del Mazo

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  Every night he comes to visit me. From my hiding place I can see him when he approaches. It is such a strange and ugly creature that it scares. I would eat it! 
  A story of tolerance, of fears, of what scares the different and shows us that not being different from us is bad, you just have to know it.

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  Halloween - 24 sweetly-creepy...

  ASTRO Entertainment for KIDS,...

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  Are you ready for an exciting Halloween adventure on the Lunar Station? This audiobook contains 24 spine-tingling stories full of secrets, ghosts and unexpected encounters. Join Astro, Claire and their friends as they explore invisible figures, ancient catacombs and mysterious machines. Whether it's the brave Ozelot traveling through space or Erik being suddenly surprised by a floating lantern, each story will take you closer to the edge of the moon and make your heart beat faster. But beware: sometimes the greatest mysteries lurk where you least expect them...Get ready for the spookiest time of the year!

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