Short For Children

Isaac and Marco already know sixth grade is going to change their lives. But it won’t change things at home—not without each other’s help. This year, star basketball player Isaac plans on finally keeping up with his schoolwork. Better grades will surely stop Isaac’s parents from arguing all the time. Meanwhile, straight-A Marco vows on finally winning his father’s approval by earning a spot on the school’s basketball team. But will their friendship and support for each other be enough to keep the two boys from falling short?

Will Trent is undercover at Fort Knox. His assignment: to investigate a 22-year-old murder. His suspect's name: Jack Reacher. Jack Reacher is in Fort Knox on his own mission: to bring down a dangerous criminal ring operating at the heart of America’s military. Except now Will Trent is on the scene. But there’s a bigger conspiracy at play - one that neither the special agent nor the ex-military cop could have anticipated.

In Holler, Child’s eleven brilliant stories, LaToya Watkins presses at the bruises of guilt, love, and circumstance. Each story introduces us to a character irrevocably shaped by place and reaching toward something—hope, reconciliation, freedom. In “Cutting Horse,” the appearance of a horse in a man’s suburban backyard places a former horse breeder in trouble with the police. In “Holler, Child,” a mother is forced into an impossible position when her son gets in a kind of trouble she knows too well from the other side.

Two collections in a single volume featuring New York’s favorite spider super hero! Join forces with Spider-Man as he swings through a world of adventure with his super hero friends! Defeat the shape-shifting Lizard before he destroys Peter’s school, help the incredible Hulk take out the trash (as in bad guys!), battle the Sinister Six, get zapped by Electro, join in a Wild West Spidey rodeo, get starstruck with Rocket and Groot on Broadway, and much more!

A grieving mother makes a spreadsheet of everyone she’s lost. Elsewhere, a professor develops a troubled intimacy with her hairdresser. And every year, a restless woman receives an email from a strange man twice her age and several states away. In Yiyun Li’s stories, people strive for an ordinary existence until doing so becomes unsustainable, until the surface cracks and the grand mysterious forces—death, violence, estrangement—come to light. And even everyday life is laden with meaning, studded with indelible details.

Eloise hasn't quite figured out how to move on after the death of her son, Eddie. She makes good money, buys a new apartment, learns the piano, engages in an office flirtation, but nothing seems to brighten her days quite like the occasional letter from one of her accounting clients, Ed B. When, after months of correspondence, Ed invites Eloise to his country home for a visit, she finds herself overwhelmed by the "Eddies" of her life - the one she lost, the one she writes to, and the one she's eternally searching for.

"Children of the Bedtime Machine”, a story by Robert McCammon, was originally published in the 2012 anthology Shadow Show: All-New Stories in Celebration of Ray Bradbury.

Nine stories that will redefine your fears from the fairy tales and nursery rhymes of your childhood. A small town hires a unique exterminator to clear their fields of pests, but when they refuse to pay he uses his skill for revenge. The U.S. military embarks on an experiment unlike any other and offers soldiers the chance to reach new heights and shorter contracts. An anesthesiologist discovers his skills go beyond simply guiding people to sleep and that they have lasting consequences. A brother and sister get lost in the woods and discover a beautiful woman with a house luring teenagers ...

A tiny matchmaker, a stubborn cowboy, and a sweet shop full of second chances... All six-year-old Daniel wants is a mama — and he’s not about to leave it up to chance. With a serious heart and a little help from the local newspaper editor, he sets out to find the perfect wife for his widowed father. And everyone in Cedar Ridge soon knows exactly who he has in mind: Miss Emily Harper, the town’s kindhearted candy maker. Emily has always dreamed of a love as sweet as the candies she crafts, but she never imagined she’d catch the attention of a rugged blacksmith — or his charming, ...

In a story of perseverance and determination told with warmth and sparkling with humor, a short winter day finds Samuel and Papa walking a long road on Samuel's first trading trip. Meeting strangers, practicing good manners, and proud to be in Papa's company, Samuel watches and learns as Papa trades up from almost nothing to the milk cow Mama is yearning for. Simple text combines with vivid illustrations for a satisfying tale that will resonate with readers who enjoy an adventure with dad.

Seven superb stories, from the world's no. one storyteller. Meet the boy who can talk to animals and the man who can see with his eyes closed. And find out about the treasure buried deep underground. A cleaver mix of fact and fiction, this collection also includes how master storyteller Roald Dahl became a writer. With Roald Dahl, you can never be sure where reality ends and fantasy begins.

One of the most common problems that parents experience is surely putting a child to bed. Some children come up with excuses to not go to bed, whereas others go to bed at first, but they don’t stay there for long. These frequent behaviors make bedtime problems one of the most frustrating parts of a parent’s day.

Magical Bedtime Stories to Instill Values and Boost Confidence in Kids Do you wish bedtime could be a time for your child to learn essential life lessons while enjoying enchanting tales? Do you wonder how you can teach your child virtues like kindness, honesty, and empathy in a way that captivates their imagination? Imagine your child eagerly looking forward to bedtime, excited to discover new stories that not only entertain but also instill valuable lessons. What if these stories could help boost your child’s confidence, promote empathy, and build strong character, setting a foundation ...

She came for shelter. But can she ever truly belong where she was never meant to stay? Pregnant and out of options, Cara Miller arrives in Lancaster County seeking refuge on the Amish farm her father left behind for the English world. Her aunt and uncle cautiously welcome her in, but the quiet world of plain living is nothing like the one she escaped. Widowed and guarded, Noah Lapp has no time for outsiders—especially not an unwed, pregnant Englisher with a complicated past. Yet his daughter is drawn to Cara’s gentle spirit and despite himself, so is he. But whispers travel fast in ...

Immerse yourself in a land of bomnubbles and quarreling cousins, sea dragons and book publishers, thieves and Fangs and secret maps. Inside this book lie seven stories of the distant past, lost adventures, forgotten songs, and heartbreaking histories. The Shining Isle is restored, but Aerwiar is vast - and these authors have tales yet to tell.

Vamos a aprender sobre los vegetales – ¡que emoción! Son lo mejor que puedes comer y probar sin condición. Sabes que pueden ser una raíz, una fruta o una flor, Solo recuerda – ¡el poder que te dan es lo mejor! ♥ Ana Banana ♥ Había una pequeña mujer llamada Ana, Quien vivía sola dentro de una banana. Su casa era larga, delgada, alta y diferente, De pared a pared no tenía espacio suficiente. Estaba muy lleno ahí y era difícil descansar, Solo medio closet donde la ropa podía colocar. Una planta y una pelota era lo único que tenía. Espacio dentro de la casa de verdad no ...

Una selección de los cuentos clásicos infantiles más populares de todos los tiempos con la que los más pequeños dejaran volar su imaginación para descubrir un mundo de fantasía. Esta colección ha sido narrada por la conocida actriz Miriam Giovanelli e incluye "Las aventuras de Pinocho", "Blancanieves", "El Gato con Botas", "Caperucita Roja", "El Cascanueces" y "La Cenicienta".

A treasure trove of fun and friendship with a talking fox, for kids 7-10. Sure to keep everyone in the family entertained throughout the holidays. Enjoyed by thousands of happy readers! Mom's Choice Gold Award Winner Over 2000 five-star series ratings and reviews on Amazon and Goodreads! This collection includes books 1-3 of the My Fox Series: * My Fox Ate My Homework (Book 1) * My Fox Ate My Cake (Book 2) * My Fox Ate My Alarm Clock (Book 3) My name is Jonah Johnson and I'm in the sixth grade - but please call me Joe. I don't have to tell you, but it's hard being a kid! My whole world ...

A boy discovers the answer to one of the great urban mysteries: Why are pigeons always pooping in parks? A second-grade class learns why they should always be nice to their math teacher. An ancient predator uses the internet to search out its prey. A young girl and her little brother escape a campfire weenie only to encounter something even more terrifying: a troop of Girl Scouts singing campfire songs.

A town is overrun by road weenies - a.k.a. joggers - who never smile. A girl thinks she's too old for Halloween...until she finds a special pair of gloves. A boy takes a shortcut to an unexpected place. A mummy takes his revenge, one little piece at a time.... These 35 tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying are just right for listening alone in the dark.