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A collection of seven of Shakespeare's best-loved plays adapted for children in plain English with additional commentary. Performed in plain English by a full cast.

The year is 1966. The Vietnam War rages overseas, the Beatles have catapulted into stardom, and 12-year-old Rhode Island native Trudy Mixer is not thrilled with life. Her best friend, Michelle, has decided to become a cheerleader, everyone at school is now calling her Gertrude (her hated real name), and the gem of her middle school career, the Beatles fan club, has dwindled down to only three other members - the least popular kids at school. Determined to regain her social status, Trudy looks toward the biggest thing happening worldwide: the Beatles.

In the history of rock 'n' roll, only Elvis Aaron Presley can truly be called the King. It is a measure of his huge talent, his musical legacy and his personality that years after his death, he is still remembered and revered by legions of fans around the world. Listen to never before released interviews with Elvis and the people who knew him best.

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.

Written by Dr. Artika Tyner, passionate educator and global citizen, Kofi Loves Music is a guide for learning about the history of music and celebrating the beauty of diverse cultures.

“Jesus loves the little children, all the children of the world. Red, brown, yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight. Jesus loves the little children of the world.” Sing along to the classic story! Young listeners will celebrate Jesus’ kindness and love! Then follow along with the song “Jesus Loves Me!” “Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me so! Little ones to Him belong. They are weak but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me. The Bible tells me so.”

For Disco the Ant, there is nothing more fun then dancing around in the rain or the sun. Before he is able to lace up his shoes and boogie all day long, Disco must first learn the importance of responsibility and doing the chores he was tasked to do by his parents. In this story, Disco the Ant learns the valuable lesson that though having fun is important and doing what you love is great, there are also responsibilities that must be met as well.

Suzie Salt Loves to Sing is the story of a young girl who has a dream to sing with the school choir but doesn't believe she can sing a single note. After a chance encounter with an unlikely character, she is encouraged to see things differently. But, will Suzie Salt find the courage to follow her dream, or will she let the fear of making mistakes get in the way of doing what she truly loves? Listen to find out more.

Teach your children the songs you sang when you were a child. Here's a collection of well-known favorite songs for you to sing along with your children. This entertaining book will give your children hours of happiness and pleasure.

Inspired by the legendary music of the Motown era, award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford shares a heartwarming lullaby celebrating the powerful love families have for one another. Slip into this soulful dreamland filled with heart and a little musical history.

Much like her hit TV show, I Love Lucy, Americans in the 1950s fell in love with Lucy. Born in New York in 1911, Lucille Ball was always a natural performer. She danced in the chorus of Broadway shows and acted in small parts in Hollywood movies. But Ball's true gift was comedy. She found a way to showcase her gifts in 1951 when CBS gave her the chance to star in a sitcom.

Jump and jive with this funky band of mini-beasts, as they play their cool calypso beats! Introducing guitar-strumming ladybugs, trombone-blowing dragonflies, and piano-tinkling centipedes, this tale will have everyone singing along enthusiastically. The counting theme throughout helps young learners with their numbers up to ten, and there are lots of creepy-crawly facts at the back of the book, in addition to information about the Caribbean and calypso bands.