Child Reading

Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E.T.A. Hoffman to you and your family.

Henk was hidden on the farm when he was young and the Nazi soldiers came. But the war is over now, and Henk finds out that the people he lives with, the people he loves, are not his real family. He doesn't remember his real parents, and now a new life in the city lies ahead of him. Will things ever be the same?

From everyone's favorite fancy girl comes an alphabetical guide to enhancing vocabulary. Why say beautiful when there are fancy words like gorgeous and glamorous? Instead of hello, try bonjour, which is French and so much fancier. An umbrella will keep you dry, but a parasol will make you feel like a Hollywood movie star!

Psychology is all around us, influencing emotions, motivation, and personality. Want the big ideas broken down and explained? Heads Up Psychology makes it easy to engage with psychology's big concepts, including psychoanalysis, intelligence, and mental disorders. This introduction to psychology clearly explains psychological theories to answer the questions that you care about in everyday life, such as "Why do good people do bad things?"

With profiles of over 80 goddesses, heroines, and legendary women featured, this is a must-have introduction to the key female figures from cultures all over the world. More than 30 beloved stories are retold by award-winning author Jean Menzies. Find out how Japanese goddess of the dawn Ame-no-Uzume saved the day by dancing; how ancient Greek witch Medea helped to defeat a dragon; and how Chinese warrior Mulan disguised herself as a man to go to war. In addition, the reference section is packed with extra information, including a pronunciation guide.

This Level One I Can Read book is perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. When Nancy discovers there's a whole list of what's lucky and what's not, her mind starts spinning. There are so many things to keep track of! Fans of Fancy Nancy will delight in Nancy's attempts to sort out what she really believes.

A story that kicked off a literacy campaign at the White House. Wells' sweet, rhyming text encourages parents to read to their children for twenty minutes every day and see the magic of reading begin.

All the students in Ms. Glass's class are doing a project for the 100th Day of School. Nancy finds a way to combine her project with a touching tribute to her goldfish, Goldy.

Anna's patience and resolve are tested during her first day at school. She is confronted by a bully and makes a critical error in judgment that could expose her secrets. She must use her powers and cunning to defuse the situation before it goes viral. Anna then uses her powers to help a friend and save the life of someone she loves. Excerpt from Tested: Anna left the cafeteria and reentered the school building to swap her books. She opened the locker and stowed her lunch pail. Just after Anna placed her books on the top shelf, someone shoved her into her locker and slammed the door shut. ...

No one knows Fancy like Nancy - and no one knows Halloween like Nancy....

What better way to fancy Mom up for her birthday than to treat her to a super-deluxe beauty day created by Fancy Nancy herself? It's a pampering paradise, and right in the backyard! With relaxing music, fragrant lotions, colorful nail polish, and foamy mousse, Nancy gives her mom a total makeover. She even treats her to sumptuous refreshments and special entertainment. But when the pampering suddenly goes too far, has Nancy ruined her mom's big day?

Fancy Nancy's sister, JoJo, can really be a pest sometimes...like when she put Easter-egg dye in the kiddie pool and dunked Frenchy in it! But this time she's done something really bad, and Nancy is livid - that's fancy for tres angry and upset. JoJo drew a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier! Even worse, it's in permanent marker. That means it will never come out! When Mom suggests a fancy doll party to make Nancy feel better, Nancy is excited to accept. But what if the doll drama isn't over?

Fancy Nancy takes a class trip to the aquarium and enjoys all the incredible sea creatures--that is until she comes to the jellyfish exhibit! With the help of her friends and her teacher, Ms. Glass, Nancy learns to overcome her fear of jellyfish and makes her teacher a special project to say thank you.

Nancy is utterly enchanted by Mrs. DeVine's fancy movie star memorabilia (that means things from the past). So enchanted, that Nancy decides to adapt the movie star lifestyle at home—and everybody knows that movie stars don't go to be early! Will Nancy's lack of beauty sleep get in the way of Mrs. DeVine's surprise the next day?

If words describe a feeling or some words rhyme, you're listening to a poem. How else do you know? Quick, fun examples help you understand the beauty of poetry.

Princess Pinky lives in a beautiful, shell-covered palace under the sea. She has everything a young mermaid could want: a big play room, plenty of space, and a vast castle to explore. But she's never explored the rest of the ocean. Find out what happens when she does!

In this biography, discover the fascinating story of Florence Nightingale, who cared for British soldiers during wartime as the "Lady of the Lamp". Florence Nightingale was a pioneer of nursing at a time when women were discouraged from working outside the home, especially in the field of science. She saved many lives both on and off the battlefield through implementing a new standard of medical care and by leading groups of nurses to improve conditions.

You've just discovered the perfect audiobook for kids, with more than 100 fun, three-lettered practice spelling words to help your child master their spelling in an exciting way that is just the right amount of challenging!

What is a pronoun? Is it HER? Is it THEM? Maybe ME? Take a listen to see if it's YOU!

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