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Teach your child to walk in faith, act justly, and lead with kindness and humility with this 365-day devotional for kids. A Saint a Day includes fascinating historical stories as it introduces young readers to over 300 saints who did extraordinary things for God. Mother Teresa left her family at...

In this magical fifth installment of the hit series, siblings Abby and Jonah fall into the fairy tale of Rapunzel... and hilarity ensues! Fractured fairy tales are all the rage, and this series has been a huge hit! This time, the magic mirror sucks Abby and Jonah into the story of Rapunzel. When the siblings get the famous tale all tangled up, they have to find a way to set things right... with hilarious results! With quick thinking and a bit of magic, can Abby and Jonah turn this bad hair day around?

Australian Matildas and World Cup superstar Sam Kerr teams up with Aki Fukuoka to bring young readers this fun and inspiring illustrated series about soccer, school, sport, friendship, dealing with bullies and following your dreams. It’s official! Eleven-year-old Sam Kerr is a fully-fledged...

Little Turtle is having a bad day! First, he had a bad dream and fell out of bed. Then, he couldn't find his favorite toy—and of course, it is rainy and gloomy outside! Watch how his friend, Little Rabbit, helps to make a bad day into a happy day for Little Turtle. Where is the missing toy and how is it returned to Little Turtle?

Sam spends a typical day having breakfast with his family, learning and having fun at school, playing with his friend Max, and heading for bed with his dog, Lucky.

When called upon by Mrs. Shay to pick the word of the day, most students are distracted by their rumbling tummies, but Kat uses her head instead.

Princess May and Princess June are on a hunt for something special. Will they get lucky and find what they are looking for?

Feel that springtime breeze? Lyrical, rhyming text takes young listeners on a journey with adorable animals frolicking in the springtime wind.

Kaylee and Jenna have always been in the same class - until this year. Without Jenna by her side, Kaylee has a bad case of the first day blues. Will anything, or anyone, cheer her up?

When Mama tells Meme it’s her first day of school, she is not sure she will like it. But after meeting Mr. Fuzzo, her furry teacher, Meme has a great day. She learns where she can skip and run, where she can yodel and sing, where she can play and explore, where she can draw and paint, where she can wash and clean, where she can crunch and munch, and then it’s time to go home! What a fun day Meme, the furry little monster, has at school. When Meme tells her Mama that she likes school, her Mama is not surprised at all.

Dad's taking Holly on one of his travel-writing trips - to Malaysia! Holly can't wait to explore all the new sights, sounds and smells Asia has to offer. But Dad has other things in mind.... Instead of exploring the jungles, he's busy making the most of the free spa and sticking Holly in the dreaded Adventure Club. If Holly wants a real adventure, she's going to have to find it herself.

Joey is nervous about his first day of school, but by the second day he is just excited.

Dive into the enchanting world of Luna, a curious and playful baby kitten, as she embarks on a journey of discovery in "A Day and Night with a Baby Kitten." From the moment the sun rises to the twinkling of the stars in the night sky, Luna's adventures will captivate young listeners and whisk them away on a magical adventure filled with warmth, laughter, and love.

The Sugar Creek Gang's school gets a new teacher - a man. And that spells trouble. When their old teacher shows up to surprise them with a midday sleigh ride, things start looking up for the boys - until Bill Collins throws a snowball that accidently hits Mr. Black, the new teacher. Learn the importance of self-sacrifice as Little Jim offers to take Bill's punishment, even though he doesn't deserve it.

Join Paddington for a hilarious World Book Day challenge in this wonderful new picture book story based on the animated series of The Adventures of Paddington! Everyone is very excited about World Book Day! Everyone except Mateo, that is. When Paddington discovers his friend has lost his love of reading, the young bear is determined to help rekindle it again so he can take part in the Windsor Gardens World Book Day fancy dress competition!

What happens when the world’s sparkle decides to take a vacation? For Dave, every day is a masterpiece. He loves the fiery RED of his stop sign, the bright YELLOW of the happy sun, and the deep BLUE of the ocean. His best friend, Mark the playful puppy, is just as colorful! But one very grey morning, Dave wakes up and everything is... gone. His sunny sky is dull. His favorite strawberries look like grey pebbles. The world has turned into a giant, boring, black-and-white photograph! The Colors, tired of being taken for granted, have packed their bags and run away!

Meet Misa, a playful miniature Australian Shepherd who is less than thrilled about spending the day at her Granny’s. But as the hours pass, Misa discovers something amazing—there’s fun, love, and magic in the simplest of things. From garden discoveries to shared treats and quiet cuddles, Misa learns that sometimes the best adventures are the ones we least expect.

Step into a world of imagination with Dream Days, a delightful collection of childrens fiction and nostalgic reflections on childhood by Kenneth Grahame. Published in 1898 as a sequel to his acclaimed work The Golden Age, this enchanting volume features the same beloved family of five children, embarking on whimsical adventures and exploring the wonders of their youthful dreams. Among its treasures is the renowned tale The Reluctant Dragon, which has captivated readers for generations. Critics of the time praised Dream Days for its authentic portrayal of childhood—where adults remain ...

Obsessed with the construction of Melbourne’s new West Gate Bridge, where his father works, Ray Johnston overhears a conversation about a fault in the bridge and a plan to loosen its bolts. He tells his best friend Tom and confides in his father, who insists that he keeps quiet about it. Ray is devastated when he hears sirens coming from the worksite. He races there to find that the bridge has fallen, taking several workers with it. Is his dad one of them? What else can he do?

Written by the author of The Wind in the Willows, this collection of imaginative tales includes "Dies Irae", "Mutabile Semper", "The Magic Ring", "Its Walls Were as of Jasper", "A Saga of the Seas", "The Reluctant Dragon", and "A Departure".