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What do mismatched socks, banana bread, a blue marker, and a surprise ministerial visit have in common? One unforgettable afternoon. In this laugh-out-loud middle-grade adventure, chaos meets charm when Tommy Johnson finds out the town’s most unpredictable guest—Reverend Greene—is coming for tea. Between dodging chores, half-finishing a welcome sign, and navigating sibling rivalry, Tommy’s plans to relax vanish into a whirlwind of vacuum cleaners, tea preparations, and life lessons. But as the family races to impress their unexpected guest, what unfolds is not just an afternoon of ...

A crow that picks wildflowers and delivers them to show affection, and a fatherless boy who teaches the bird how to fly create a heartwarming story of these two disparate beings going and growing with one another. Their deep and abiding companionship keeps them close, yet they remain free to maintain all their relationships. Each protects the other in awkward situations, but they respect one another to allow the freedom to make individual choices. They confront humorous and dangerous situations with daring spirit learning a bit more of the other’s world with each confrontation. CHARLIE ...

Mavis Jefferson is a black single-parent who is facing a serious dilemma. Her Greek neighbor Eirene is dying and has requested that Mavis would agree to adopt and raise her five-year-old Adonis after she is gone. Mavis, of course, is reluctant, given the predictable reactions by her neighbors and the community. The black middle-aged woman, nonetheless agrees, and accepts the young lad for adoption. But opposition by Eirene's relatives, including her devoutly religious sister, and her estranged husband, is fierce as these vow to prevent the ailing Greek woman's wishes from being honored. But...

Roz is not where she’s supposed to be. You see, the robot wasn’t designed to live in the wilderness. But when she washes up on an island, she must learn from the animal inhabitants and adapt to her new, natural surroundings, and before long, the island begins to feel like home.

From multi Grammy-award winning artist and songwriter Victoria Monét comes a lyrical picture book that's perfect for children with separation anxiety, while also offering some healing for hard working parents.

Vernon Culligan had been dead to the town of Draydon, Virginia, so long that when the crusty Vietnam vet finally died, only one person noticed. Twelve-year-old Gabe grew up in the foster care system until a social worker located his Uncle Vernon two years before. When he comes home to discover that his uncle has died of a heart attack, he’s terrified of going back into the system—so he tells no one. The next day, he discovers a strange note in his mailbox: I HAVE A SECRET. DO NOT BE AFRAID.

Part mystery, part fantasy-adventure, part riveting real-life disaster, this deft tale-within-a-tale blends the history of the 1980 Lake Peigneur drilling accident with a fateful quest for pirate treasure.

Life can be tough in one's final year of primary school. Tests to take, preparing for the change to high school. Nate is ready for it all, knowing his best friend PS is at his side – they have been inseparable since nursery school. However, when they are placed in two different classes and PS finds a new friend in Turner, the school bully, Nate's world turns upside down. As he struggles to make sense of this and forge new friendships, he is dealt another blow when his youngest brother, Dylan, is rushed to the hospital.

Summer break has just begun and Kit Carlin is on her way to a funeral — to bury her twin brother. Kit has to find a way to put the broken puzzle of her life back together following Tyler’s death. She navigates through grief and family trauma by finding support in unexpected places, and in a growing understanding of what comes after life. There’s laughter and tears, summer beach time on the New Jersey shore, and the complicated “rollercoaster” of young love, jealousy, and sex. The joys and pains of Kit’s fifteenth summer lead her through a unique journey of recovery and self-...

The Queen of Dunny, the land where jokes come from, has lost her sense of humor and banned fun of any kind. Her subjects have one final shot at making her laugh; otherwise, no new jokes will be created ever again! Enter the hero the world needs.

Si estás aburrido de los típicos Cuentos que ya nos sabemos de memoria y buscas Historias que transmitan valores y enseñanzas a los más pequeños... ¡Este es el libro ideal para ti! En esta maravillosa colección, encontrarás 47+3 cuentos totalmente nuevos que llevarán a tus pequeños y a ti a lugares fantásticos. Desde sumergirse en un bosque encantado lleno de criaturas magicas hasta dar la vuelta al mundo en un barquito de papel. La magia no termina ahí, ya que este libro está estructurado en: - CUENTOS DIDÁCTICOS: Una colección de historias únicas, entretenidas y educativas...

Twins Jean and Jo Weston are fifteen-year-old country girls who are just finishing their first year at boarding school in Melbourne. They receive bad news from their father: due to drought the farm at Emu Plains is struggling, and next year they will need to stay home and help around the property. They will also be required to tutor their little brother, Billy.

Reem doesn’t want to leave her home in the city, to move far away from her community and the bustling Eid celebrations she’s used to. Eid is supposed to be a time to connect with family and friends—and this year was her turn to help make Mama’s famous Eid cookies! What will Reem do alone in a quiet neighborhood so far away? But Mama is sure a place of their own is what’s best. Besides, maybe under this new sky they’ll finally be able to spot the moon.

On the previous All Hallows' Eve, Rayleigh was just a typical Londoner. Or he thought he was. Now Rayleigh has embraced his monster heritage, passed all the tests to stay in Below-London with the rest of monster society, and even saved his father—the Bogey Mann—from the notorious Illustrious Society. But his adventures are far from over. Though Rayleigh is supposed to be staying far away from trouble, it’s found him once again.

The Heart of Heritage follows the journey of two cousins who reconnect in Italy after years of being apart. As they explore the rich heritage of their shared family roots, they uncover the timeless traditions, values, and connections that shape their identities. This book is more than just an engaging adventure—it’s an educational experience that teaches children the importance of family history, cultural connections, and the value of embracing their roots.

Die Abenteuer gehen weiter. Kali das Erzähl-Kamel, Sem der Esel und Bruni die Goldfischdame erreichen endlich das Meer, wo sie im Hafen den Hamburger Seemann Jörn treffen, bei dem Bruni vor langer Zeit in der Schiffskajüte in ihrem kugelrunden Aquarium gewohnt hatte. Endlich ist Bruni wieder zu Hause. Jörn lädt die drei zu einer kleinen Fahrt auf seinem Kutter ein. Am nächsten Morgen erzählt Sem von einem komischen Traum. Da gab's doch schon mal einen, der Träume deuten konnte! Und Kali beginnt zu erzählen.

Meet Barnaby: he's half mouse and half elephant, with just a dash of flamingo . . . and fully trained! When he's brought home to be pampered and cared for by his very own little girl, life is perfect . . . until a new, even more perfect pet comes on the scene. Suddenly Barnaby is no longer the most perfect pet around, and his little girl doesn't seem interested in him anymore. Feeling unappreciated, Barnaby runs away and finds himself swept up on a wild journey through the city and an emotional search for home in a tale of love found, lost and found again.

You'd think a ghost grandad would be a great sidekick for a wannabe detective. Unfortunately, if there was a 'being a good ghost' exam, Jay's grandad would fail spectacularly—he hates walking through walls, he can't touch anything, and he's rubbish at haunting. Since his dad literally did a vanishing act (he's a magician), Jay Patel has turned detective, and now, with the help of his granddad, he's on the case of a dead body that vanished from the library of his Glasgow primary school. But what do diamonds, blackmail, and dodgy launderettes have to do with it?

Titchy-witch thinks flying is easy-breezy. But when she sets off on her first solo flight, she finds that riding a broomstick is much harder than it looks!

Father's Day is once a year, but for these kids, Farter's Day happens way too often ... In this celebration of farterhood (oops, fatherhood), ten friends swap tales of their dads' best (and WORST) bottom eruptions. How bad can these farts really be? Take a deep breath as you're about to find out!