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Carrying just a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother are immigrating to England from Poland. Kasienka isn't the happiest girl in the world. At home, her mother is suffering from a broken heart as she searches for Kasienka's father. And at school, Kasienka is having trouble being the new girl and making friends. The only time she feels comforted is when she's swimming at the pool. But she can't quite shake the feeling that she's sinking. Until a new boy swims into her life....

But while some days can feel more sad than happy, there's always a bright spot on the horizon. Anna Dewdney and Judy Schachner perfectly blend rhyme, humor, and comfort to show readers the way out of a tough spot--no matter if it's big or small.

One mole digging a hole . . . All the animals are busy lending a hand in the garden in this lively numbers book! The parrots are pulling up carrots, the bears are picking pears and a swarm of bees are pruning the trees with their miniature shears.

Children will love these collection of classic stories.

It's December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer's errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route - at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more - listeners learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain's rule.

Join the enchanting journey of mythical creatures as they overcome obstacles and discover the true meaning of friendship and courage in Poetry for Kids. Written in verse, this collection of poems takes you deep into a magical forest where unicorns, dragons, and other fantastic creatures come to life. Each poem tells a unique and heartwarming story that will delight children and inspire them to believe in the power of imagination and the beauty of nature.

Sound interesting? The authors think so too! Listen to Nursery Rhymes Collection and learn about the wonderful world of nursery rhymes, collected together.

Sound interesting? The authors think so too! Listen to ABC Nursery Rhymes and experience the compelling world of children's nursery rhymes.

Targeted at kids aged 10 and up, this audiobook provides an introduction to six of Shakespeare's most famous sonnets, including sonnets 18, 19, 30, 33, 116, and 130. The book also explains Shakespeare's language and the context in which he wrote the sonnets. Each sonnet has introductory and concluding comments.

Listeners learn the steps of planting seeds and caring for them as they grow in a story told in verse.

Children learn that sorting, recycling, and giving new life to old things is not only good for the environment. It is a whole lot of fun, too!

"Aliens love underpants, in every shape and size, But there are no underpants in space, so here's a big surprise...." This zany, hilarious story, read by Rik Mayall, is a madcap, rhyming tale by award-winning author Claire Freedman, and is sure to enchant and amuse the whole family!

Bonnie and Ben's favourite babysitter tells them nursery rhymes at bedtime – including 'It's raining! It's pouring! The old man is snoring'; 'This little piggy went to market' and more. Bonnie and Ben enjoy the stories so much that they don't want to go to sleep; they want to hear each one again! Instead the babysitter tells them new nursery rhymes until, finally, all three of them fall fast sleep.

One little girl is counting down to Christmas with her unicorn friend. There's lots to do before Christmas day, but her unicorn is a bit mischievous … He munches all the mince pies, scribbles on the Christmas cards, makes a lot of mess and when the carol singers arrive, cover your ears, because unicorns REALLY can't sing! But as the big day grows closer and closer, will the two friends get their Christmas wish?

Follow the adventures of the ladybird in various scenarios in a fun finding-game.

Join George, a young and courageous explorer with the pluck of a little Indiana Jones, on a very festive quest – to find Father Christmas himself! This time George is heading to the North Pole to deliver lots of presents to Santa for a change! But oh no – Santa and the elves are in trouble, and Rudolf has lost the light from his red nose! Can George step up and save Christmas?

Poetry is more than rhyming words on a page. A poem is crafted by carefully selecting each word and rhythm. But how does a poet get started? Finding inspiration is as easy as looking at a picture.

In Small’s world, everything is small - her shoes, her bed, everything. But her dreams are big. And Small discovers that when you dream big, anything - and everything - can happen.

From Emmy-nominated science TV star and host of Netflix’s hit series Emily’s Wonder Lab, Emily Calandrelli, comes an inspirational message of love and positivity, all with original sound design. From the moment we are born, we reach out. We reach out for our loved ones, for new knowledge and...

Billy is a small boy with a big imagination. Mr. Booth is a serious teacher with a strict lesson plan. When the irresistible force of Billy's unrestrained creativity meets the immovable object of Mr. Booth's fixed worldview, one thing is obvious: someone is going to learn a lot this school year! The irrepressible Billy, star of the New York Times bestselling When I Grow Up, returns in an uproarious back-to-school tale from the uniquely inspired "Weird Al" Yankovic.