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Tom can't wait for his lucky birthday. It's an epic family tradition and it's going to be unforgettable! Only, after several disasters involving a flattened chihuahua and a curse from the tooth fairy, it's been cancelled. But Tom won't give up. With the help of his friends (and a pig painted like a zebra), Tom decides to throw himself the party he deserves.

Sheila hates swimming. And dogs. And ghosts. And thunderstorms. She'll do anything to avoid them all – except admit that she's scared. Her new friend Mouse Ellis, yo-yo champion of Tarrytown, thinks she's chicken. But Sheila is determined to show everyone that she can be Sheila the Great.

Middle school is full of challenges. Everyone knows how much brainy Bri likes the spotlight (not). So why did she ever agree to something that forces her to learn a new language, give a speech, help organize a party, and juggle drama at school and home? As the big event inches closer, Bri wonders if it’s all worth it....

Now that Rory is 12-years-old there is a long list of things that she is finally allowed to do. But she soon finds out that being twelve might not be all she thought it was cracked up to be.

Get ready for a taste of magic in Where Cookies Come to Life! When curious kids Timmy and Lily stumble upon a gigantic gingerbread house nestled deep in the snowy woods, they never expect what’s waiting inside.

When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four unlikely kids are thrown together. Feek is stuck babysitting his younger sister, but he'd rather be writing a poem that's good enough for his dad, a famous poet and rapper. Hanna is intent on finding a lost cat in the airport—and also on avoiding a conversation with her dad about him possibly remarrying. Sami is struggling with his anxiety and worried that he'll miss the karate tournament that he's trained so hard for.

The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus is a 1902 children's book, written by L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The book is the origin story of Santa Claus and persuasively explains how he began to deliver toys to children, why he arrives via chimney at night, and how he came to travel by a sleigh pulled by reindeer.

The snow has started to fall, and the holiday season has begun in Canada. As the weather gets cooler, things start to change around Bailey’s house. Mommy and Daddy take Bailey to a new place, they put a big green tree in the living room, and they light candles on the coffee table. Bailey even gets a new present that he can use with his Daddy. Bailey is confused with all of this change at first, but he feels safe knowing that everyone around him is happy, and that Mommy and Daddy and their families are spending time together.

Melrose and Croc return in style in this beautiful audiobook, all about being the very best of friends. From the creator of the Blue Kangaroo series, these adorable characters will soon be your best friends too! Melrose and Croc are the best of friends. They love all the things about each other that make them who they are.

Twelve-year-old Savvy’s only ambition is to be chosen as Miss Liberty in her town’s glittertastic Fourth of July parade. In her mind, being Miss Liberty is key to getting everything you want for the rest of your life. And Savvy’s anxious mind needs to know what’s going to happen for the rest of her life, just like she needs to know what the weather is going to be like every single day. Unfortunately, Savvy is only a dancer in the kick line, while her older sister, Levi, is the glamorous Miss Liberty for the third year in a row.

Amalia the Elf loves everything about making teddy bears . . . Watching Grandma and Mama sew! Feeling the soft, velvety fur! Imagining the bears in their new homes! . . . except the bear-making part. Worried about disappointing her family, Amalia goes straight to Santa for advice. But it’s Mrs. Claus who knows how to solve Amalia’s problem—and who needs help with a secret of her own.

Bei Oma Inge ist es einfach am schönsten! Deshalb verbringen Martha, Mikkel und Mats ihre Weihnachtsferien in Sommerby. Alle freuen sich auf ein gemütliches Fest. Doch dann hat es ein Marder auf Omas Hühner abgesehen. Und die Steuermannsinsel soll verkauft werden, wogegen natürlich ganz Sommerby demonstriert. Als der Ort kurz vor Heiligabend auch noch eingeschneit wird, ist das Chaos perfekt. Aber eines ist klar: Die Kinder lassen sich ihr Weihnachten durch nichts und niemanden vermiesen!

It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa’s workshop is in full swing! But there’s one problem—Jimmy the Elf has lost his shoes, and without them, he can’t finish wrapping presents for all the children! Jimmy’s feet are freezing, and time is running out. Luckily, his friend Nicole is ready to help! Together, Jimmy and Nicole set off on a snowy adventure through the magical forest, meeting some of their animal friends along the way. They ask the playful squirrels, a big friendly bear, and even a sleepy snow fox if they’ve seen Jimmy’s shoes.

In A Christmas to Remember in the Forest, Mike Robb takes listeners on a heartwarming journey through a snowy forest where love, friendship, and holiday magic come together. Grandma Robbin and Grandpa Raul are excited for their family's Christmas visit, but there’s so much to do! With their cozy cabin nestled in the peaceful woods, they call upon their friends—the animals of the forest—for help. Together, the deer, rabbits, birds, and squirrels joyfully gather to decorate the cabin, string lights through the trees, and create a magical winter wonderland.

Na klar, Lotta kann Rad fahren Lotta ist fast fünf Jahre alt und wünscht sich zum Geburtstag nichts sehnlicher als ein Fahrrad. Sie hat nämlich nur ein altes Dreirad, und auf dem kann man schließlich nicht richtig fahren! Doch als der Geburtstag da ist, bekommt Lotta zwar viele schöne Geschenke, aber ein Fahrrad ist nicht dabei. Also muss Lotta sich etwas einfallen lassen.

Join Luna as she embarks on magical adventures including exploring the library bookshelves with her dad, finding friendship and appreciation for art, celebrating the magic of Christmas and discovering the power of community and the connection to the world through gardening. Immerse yourself in Luna's world and let her stories inspire and delight you.

One of the best days in Mr. Shipman's class is grandparents' day. Come join Mr. Shipman's class as they welcome the student's grandparents to their classroom. Your child will enjoy this book as the go through kindergarten.

In Ghana and some other west African countries, when a baby is born, the extended family prepares for a whole week to welcome the little one at a celebration called an outdooring. Andani can't wait to meet her new baby cousin, but a week is so long! As her aunties and uncles prepare cassava, tuo zaafi, fufu, and other delicious foods for the outdooring, Andani will have to patiently (well, okay, sometimes not so patiently) wait to perform the most important job of all: being the first to greet the little one by name.

Ben, a little boy from an isolated orphanage, delighted by the beauty of Christmas in the neighboring town, decides to embark on a thrilling adventure to discover the holiday he has never experienced. To fulfill his dream, the boy must overcome his fears. His only hope to be noticed by the townspeople is the accordion with which he hopes to charm their hearts. To learn to play this instrument, Ben must begin to face the taunts of the children in the orphanage.

Emma feiert mit ihren Klassenkameraden Geburtstag. Eine spektakuläre Party in einem vornehmen Ballsaal, mit Diskobeleuchtung und leckerem Essen. Jetzt ist Liv an der Reihe, eine Geburtstagsparty zu veranstalten. Aber wird sie genauso toll? Die Serie "Liv und Emma" berichtet aus der Perspektive der beiden achtjährigen Freundinnen von den kleinen und großen Abenteuern des Alltags. Spannende, einfühlsame Geschichten.