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If it’s one of those days, never fear: Your new friend the Curious Why will show you that there’s always something new to discover about the world around you! Do you want to know where the dinosaurs went? How crayons are made? Or what makes a bee sting?

The Children’s Bible is a wonderful collection of bible stories from both the New and Old Testaments that brings Christian teaching to life for a new generation. With short simple stories, verses from the bible and ‘did you know’ sections, this is an engaging audiobook for families to enjoy together.

Kira and her speaking Labrador Money, familiar to the listener from the previous book by Bodo Schafer, are waiting for new adventures! Kira receives a long-awaited scholarship and goes on vacation to America, where she finds herself in incredible situations. You will learn how Kira copes with all the difficulties with the help of her friends and a magic magnifying glass and what role donuts play in this story.

Many kids have trouble falling asleep at night. Their heads are filled with experiences and impressions of the day that keep circulating, not only preventing them from falling asleep, but also from getting a good night's sleep without interruptions. The child's little soul is bogged down by thoughts and emotions linked to these thoughts, literally "weighing it down" with worries, problems and fears. These meditative bedtime stories give kids the opportunity to playfully explore the way emotions feel in the body.

Stanley and his brother, Arthur, have just won a trip to Australia! They fly down under on a private jet and go diving in the Great Barrier Reef. But when Arthur launches Stanley into the air for a game of boomerang, the flat kid is accidentally sent spinning into an amazing adventure deep in the heart of the Australian outback!

When sixth-grader Maggie and her mom leave their lifelong home to move to the small town of Laurel Hill, Maggie is a little nervous about how it will turn out. She isn't exactly shy, but making new friends is not the easiest thing to do-especially near the end of the school year. Nikki, Jennifer, Amy, Morgan, and Katie have been friends for years. They do everything together! But when Maggie is introduced to their class as a new student, they realize she would be a great addition to their group. Laurel Hill: New Beginnings tells an exciting story about finding new friends, solving mysteries, learning to deal with bullies, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Maggie and her new friends discover that new beginnings show how God renews his promises to us day by day.

The Best Life Stories by Reader's Digest are 150 of the best hand-picked real-life tales of resilience, joy, and hope - all in 150 words or less! My first year working as a nurse, I picked up extra hours doing home visits for a hospice.

New Hope Daze, Including Star Daze, Bar Daze and Final Daze is a memoir in the form of memory sketches from the author's time working the the artist's town of New Hope, Pennsylvania in the 1970s and 1980s. The first section, Star Daze, recalls brushing shoulders at the Bucks County Playhouse with such luminaries of stage, screen and television as John Carradine, Tom Poston, Tony Danza, Yvonne De Carlo, Brian Dennehy, Dana Andrews and others. The second section, Bar Daze, conjures up the author's time working as a bartender and writer in New Hope, where he befriends artists like Tony ...

Chelsea's family is celebrating Chinese New Year! Chelsea gets to stay up late. She watches fireworks and a parade with a dragon! She and her family have a big feast. Find out the different ways people celebrate this special day!

Shiva the Fire of Transformation was written during my dad’s last few years on Earth.... This poetry book is all about going through transformational experiences, overcoming death, and understanding the process of life.

Dog and Cat do not get along. But when they're forced to share a room, they agree to be on their best behavior...until Dog won't stop sniffing. Cat won't stop primping. Dog won't stop howling. Cat won't stop scratching. And when it comes to the litter box...sharing is not an option! What will it take to bring Dog and Cat together? Find out in Chris Gall's comic clash that brings out the best (and worst) in two very different pets.

Gaia Rise of the Goddess is a poetry book about claiming your inner goddess and stepping into your truth! This inspirational poetry book is for those who are ready to step fully into themselves and their radiant feminine energy.

Bree the brown cow visits the city for the first time. What will she find? This book focuses on the diphthongs ow and ou.

When Crowntown Community College appoint their new headteacher, he seemingly fools everyone with his clever disguise. Natalie has her suspicions, however, and investigates why the school has decided to allow someone so apparently young to watch over her.

Twin sisters. One secret. A Christmas they’ll never forget. After Cora Weaver kills the man who attacked her twin sister, the two women escape the clutches of Charleston’s law by answering a mail-order bride ad. Fleeing to the rugged frontier town of Angel Creek, Montana, they hope to leave danger behind. But can they outrun their past, or will the noose find them even here? Mack Lawson never expected to lose a bet—and certainly didn’t think it would saddle him with a mail-order bride. After a painful betrayal left his heart scarred, he’s convinced he’ll never love again. When ...

Becky is the new girl in class 3A, and she's a great big copycat! She's trying to be just like Katie's best friend Suzanne. She follows Suzanne around, dresses like her, and steals Suzanne's class report topic. Suzanne can't stand Becky! Then, the magic wind turns Katie into Becky. Will Suzanne change her mind about the new girl? Will Katie turn back into herself without causing too much trouble?

Saroo Brierley became lost on a train in India at the age of five. Not knowing the name of his family or where he was from, he survived for weeks on the streets of Kolkata, before being taken into an orphanage and adopted by a family in Australia. Despite being happy in his new home, Saroo always wondered about his origins. He spent hours staring at the map of India on his bedroom wall. He pored over satellite images on Google Earth, seeking out landmarks he recognised. And one day, after years of searching, he miraculously found what he was looking for.

Piper's dad - the Navy Chief - might be gone again, but Piper's got plenty to keep her busy at home: new neighbors, a spaceship beach house, a trip to New Orleans, and most important, the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show. Piper is determined to win, but teaching tricks to her dog seems nearly impossible. Bruna is simply unteachable! Or is she? Join Piper as she embarks on new and exciting adventures!

On an island at the edge of a wide, wild sea, a girl and her grandmother gather gifts from the earth. Salmon from the stream, herring eggs from the ocean, and in the forest, a world of berries. Through the seasons, they sing to the land as the land sings to them. Brimming with joy and gratitude, in every step of their journey, they forge a deeper kinship with both the earth and the generations that came before, joining in the song that connects us all.

What's special about Cassandra? Absolutely nothing. She's as ordinary as any other fifth grader. And yet her ordinary life is riddled with hilarious and sometimes heart-breaking mishaps as she guides herself through the world of pre-teens on the brink of adulthood. She's the new girl at school, uprooted from her beloved state of Texas and relocated to the hillbilly Ozarks of Springdale, Arkansas. She tries to hold it together as she weathers stubborn parents, vicious dog attacks, and petty cat fights.