Growing Up & Facts of Life

Twelve-year-old Sophie has never quite fit into her life. She’s skipped multiple grades and doesn’t really connect with the older kids at school, but she’s not comfortable with her family, either. The reason? Sophie’s a Telepath, someone who can read minds....

Our hero Ben is bored beyond belief after he is made to stay at his grandma’s house. She’s the boringest grandma ever: all she wants to do is to play Scrabble and eat cabbage soup. But there are two things Ben doesn’t know about his grandma....

Sophie Foster changed the game. Now she’s facing impossible choices: When to act. When to trust. When to let go. Her friends are divided and scattered, and the Black Swan wants Sophie to focus on their projects. But her instincts are leading her somewhere else....

Please be careful. Please be happy. And please forget all about me. It’ll be better for everyone that way. Those were the last words Keefe Sencen wrote to Sophie Foster before he ran away to the Forbidden Cities.

Sure, some parents are embarrassing - but they’re nothing on this lot. These 10 tales of the world’s most spectacularly silly mums and deliriously daft dads will leave you rocking with laughter....

If you want the kids in your life to be good with money, have them listen to this book....

Sophie Foster is back in the Lost Cities - but the Lost Cities have changed. The threat of war hangs heavy over her glittering world, and the Neverseen are wreaking havoc. The lines between friend and enemy have blurred, and Sophie is unsure whom to trust....

Come with us to an Enchanted Place, a forest where Winnie-the-Pooh lived with Piglet, Rabbit, Owl, Eeyore, Kanga, and Little Roo....

Before the battle of the SandWing queens; before the prophecy and the dragonets sent to save Pyrrhia from endless war; a long, long time ago...evil was born....

Think your teachers are bad? Wait till you meet this lot....

Sophie Foster is on the run - but at least she’s not alone. Her closest friends from the Lost Cities have gone with her to join the Black Swan. They still have doubts about the shadowy organization, but the only way to find answers is to start working with them....

The beloved World’s Worst series has captivated millions of readers. You’ve met the world’s worst children, the world’s worst parents, the world’s worst teachers and the world’s worst pets – you better be ready for the world's worst monsters....

Meet the Blunders: Bertie, Betsy, their children, Brutus and Bunny, along with their beloved grandma Old Lady Blunder, and their pet ostrich, Cedric. An ostrich is not a sensible pet, but then the Blunders are not sensible people....

Like a car alarm, bagpipe music, or a doorbell ringing in the middle of the night, hearing this all-new audio edition of The Bad Beginning will only upset you....

In this unforgettable seventh book in The New York Times and USA Today best-selling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie must let the past and present blur together, because the deadliest secrets are always the ones that get erased....

Here is a sequel to Once, written and narrated by one of Australia's most popular children's authors....

Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins are a couple of class clowns. The only thing they enjoy more than playing practical jokes is creating their own comic books....

Chloe sees Mr Stink every day, but she’s never spoken to him - which isn’t surprising, because he’s a tramp and he stinks....

The seven dragon tribes have been at war for generations, locked in an endless battle over an ancient, lost treasure....

In the eagerly anticipated sequel to Jamie Sumner’s acclaimed and beloved middle grade novel Roll with It, Ellie finds her own way to shine....

The growing influence of technology and frenzied pace of society can make it difficult for kids to “flip the switch” at bedtime, quiet the mind, and fall asleep....

Nash Hall's dad is a criminal who just can't seem to go straight. He wants Nash to help him commit a robbery. A big one. The trouble is, Nash's mum is a cop. And the robbery is at Nash's school....

A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers....

When we last saw George and Harold, they were headed to jail for the rest of their lives. What could be worse? How about being pulled from prison by a time-traveling tyrant named Tippy Tinkletrousers?! Now the boys are taking a trip back in time to the carefree days of kindergarten....

Sophie Foster is ready to fight back. Her talents are getting stronger, and with the elusive Black Swan group ignoring her calls for help, she’s determined to find her kidnappers - before they come after her again....

Un conjunto de historias que le ayudarán a desarrollar una fuerte autoestima y a ganar en valores, aprendiendo que la bondad, el compañerismo y la valentía. como la tuya. Estas historias ayudarán a esa niña a la que tanto quieres, a entender que siempre ha sido y será una persona especial, y que los problemas de la vida pueden convertirse en la mejor experiencia para aprender las más importantes lecciones.

Living on a farm Millie has a lot going on. Life as a pre-teen brings big, mixed feelings, but with friends, family and the school chaplain, she just might make it through. Millie’s baby brother, Noah, was stillborn 4 years ago. She writes to him in heaven, confiding her anxieties when her parents announce they are going to have another baby. Millie is both excited and scared. What if this baby dies like Noah did? What if something happens to her mum?

Satyrs Newel and Doren are maturing into more responsible citizens after helping put an end to the dragon rebellion. But the thought of growing out of adolescence has the two goatmen in crisis mode. If that isn’t enough to worry about, a few unlucky inhabitants of Fablehaven have been found petrified, turned to stone, including fellow satyrs. Could this new threat be the workings of a dangerous gorgon?

When the president of the United States tasks Skipper the SEAL with assembling a team of heroes, Skipper isn’t sure where to start. But as he meets other animals who give of their time and talents every day—from the Courageous Cat who stands up for others, to the Dutiful Duck who never leaves a student behind, to the Funny Fox who creates joy wherever he goes—Skipper realizes that heroes don’t have to be big and strong. There are heroes all around us!

Tori is no ordinary child—her musical inspirations and talents are clear from a young age. But when her dad forces her to rehearse for her recital, Tori is unhappy. She wants to play what she wants to play! And though they don’t see eye to eye, Tori has a secret: eleven Muses who have visited her since she was a baby and inspire her to write and make her own beautiful music. These fairy godmother-like Muses remind Tori that inspiration is everywhere, and perhaps in helping others find their own Muses—including Dad—she may better understand her own inspirations.

Ein rasantes Abenteuer mit einer mutigen, eigenwilligen Heldin, die um ihr Leben spielen muss! In Dantessa dreht sich alles ums Spielen – egal, ob mit Würfeln, Degen oder Marshmallows, an Land, im Wasser oder auf den Dächern der Stadt. Das wichtigste und zugleich gefährlichste Spiel von allen ist Noctis, ein Wettkampf auf Leben und Tod. Und die letzte Chance für die 12jährige Pia ihren geliebten Großvater zu retten, der plötzlich alle Spiele verlor und dafür aus der Stadt verbannt wurde.

Amari setzt alles aufs Spiel – doch zu welchem Preis? Die übernatürliche Welt ist gespalten, und Amaris zwei größte Erzfeinde stehen sich in einem erbitterten Kampf gegenüber: Auf der einen Seite die Oberbehörde für Übernatürliches, in der sich Hass auf die Magierschaft ausbreitet. Auf der anderen Dylan van Helsing, der neu ernannte Anführer der Magierallianz und Amaris ehemaliger Partner. Er ist hinter einer zerstörerischen neuen Waffe her, mit der er unbesiegbar werden würde! Amari muss schnell einen Weg finden, den Kampf zu beenden.

Theo's dragon Wanda is a bit different to the other dragons – she’s more friendly than fearsome, she gets distracted by her tail when flying, and when Theo first met her she didn’t seem to have any powers at all. But Wanda is Theo’s best friend, things are NEVER boring when she’s around – and in fact she has the rarest power of all… a magical bum.

This joyful audiobook with an empowering refrain, from disability rights activists Jessica Slice and Caroline Cupp, demystifies and respects how disabled people and their families use adaptive, imaginative, and considerate play so everyone can join in the fun.

Jeremias und sein Drache Feuerschatten wurden von den Clans verstoßen. Auf der Suche nach einer sicheren Bleibe treffen sie auf Buckel und Ash, die sie bei sich aufnehmen. Die beiden erzählen von einem protzigen Ritter, dem Goldenen Gilbert, der von Dorf zu Dorf zieht, um im Kampf gegen Drachen seine Hilfe anzubieten. Als kurz darauf eine Mönchshaube die Festung des Murray-Clans in Brand steckt, erfährt Jeremias, dass auch die Clans den Ritter anheuern wollen. Doch Jeremias spürt, dass hier etwas faul ist.

Nuevo cuento de La neurona exploradora, la colección escrita por la psicóloga Isabel Rojas Estapé que nos ayudará a comprender qué ocurre en nuestro cerebro y a gestionar las emociones. La neurona exploradora. Descubre tu mente, entiende tus emociones. ¡Hola! Soy Neurita, la neurona exploradora. Vivo en el cerebro de Cris y me encargo de ayudarla a entender sus pensamientos y emociones. Hoy Cris tiene un mal día: ha llegado al cole nerviosa y lo único que quiere es estar en el patio y jugar al pillapilla. Pero a la hora del recreo sus amigos han preferido jugar a la pelota. ¡Lo que faltaba!

Samantha was thrilled—it was finally Take Your Daughter to Work Day! Her mom, an architect, had promised to show her what her job was all about. Samantha had always wondered what it was like to design buildings, and today, she would see it firsthand.

That’s My Sister: Growing Up With My Special Needs Twin tells the touching story of twin sisters, Adrianna and Alana, as they approach their high school graduation. While Adrianna is neurotypical, Alana is neurodivergent, and a final essay assignment prompts Adrianna to reflect on their lifelong bond. Through her eyes, listeners witness the joys, challenges, and profound love that come with growing up alongside a sibling with special needs.

Inspirationen- für SchülerInnenWahre Stärke zeigt sich nicht in der Faust, sondern im Geist. In einer Welt voller Herausforderungen brauchen SchülerInnen kein lautes Auftreten oder körperliche Überlegenheit – sondern innere Klarheit, Selbstbewusstsein und kluges Handeln. Dieses Buch verbindet die Weisheit der Kampfkunst mit modernen Methoden der Gewaltprävention und Selbstbehauptung. Du lernst, wie du Konflikte deeskalierst, Grenzen setzt und sicher durch den Schulalltag navigierst – ohne Aggression, aber mit fester Entschlossenheit.

From an early age, Carol Burnett developed a love for entertainment, teaching herself to "Tarzan yell" at age nine. After graduating from high school, Burnett studied theater arts and English at UCLA, which only solidified her passion for acting. She fell in love with making audiences laugh, landing her first breakthrough role in Broadway's Once Upon a Mattress. Since then, Burnett went on to perform on programs like The Garry Moore Show and Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall. In 1967, The Carol Burnett Show was born, breaking ground and earning her several Emmys and Golden Globes.

Before the final bell rings, there's excitement in the air–but it's bittersweet, too. You'll laugh and cry, play and learn, and remember all the special moments with your friends and teachers. On the Last Day of School is a reminder to celebrate where you started and where you're going next.

When Ryel and Dad move in with Lonnie, Harry and Darcy, life really changes. There are some positives. Dad smiles way more than he has in ages. But there are down sides. Two bedrooms between three boys makes things tricky. Although they are friends at school, their blended family is new and not yet peaceful. Sick of the bickering, particularly Darcy’s whining, Ryel delivers a challenge. ‘School’s Sockey Tournament soon. Whoever does best, wins their own room.’ Darcy and Harry agree. Can Ryel triumph and get his own room, forcing them to share? Is winning all that matters?

Schnöder Alltag ade – lustige Unterhaltung für wilde Kinder. Ein Albtraum wird real! Alles hätte so friedlich sein können, immerhin hat Riekes Bande, die wilden Robins, mit ihren Erzrivalen, den Rittern auf Rädern, Frieden geschlossen. Zumindest fürs Erste. Doch seit Tagen spielt Riekes Hund Murkel völlig verrück, bis er plötzlich ganz verschwindet. Die Robins suchen überall, doch nirgends eine Spur. Wurde Murkel etwa entführt? Die Blödritter sind sofort die Hauptverdächtigen, aber sie beteuern ihre Unschuld. Rieke ist völlig verzweifelt und wagt etwas, was sie wohl besser nicht tun sollte ….

What do based, no cap, cracked, lowkey, out of pocket, and rizz mean? If you don’t wanna be cringe, this coming-of-age Christmas adventure will have you poppin’ off in no time! With epic vocab and iconic characters, our band of explorers will confront challenging themes, obstacles, growth and learning in their lively journey. Whether you’re looking for a totes hip lingo lesson (adults and teens alike) or morals weaved into an entertaining story about crossing boundaries, cub napping, and rescue, my teenage son and daughter can attest that “it’s lowkey the best thing we’ve ever read”.

Join Ariana at the Treasure Chest – the best thrift shop in town! Ariana is excited to hear there is a new kid in town. She can’t wait to show him around the Treasure Chest. Can Ariana use the treasures from the thrift shop to help make a new friend and find her missing book? The Missing Book is the first book in Ariana Treasure early reader series.

It's wash day—Tasha's least favorite day of the week! Wash day means stinging eyes, aching back, and water everywhere, even in Tasha's ears! But with big sis comforting her, Mama humming to the music, and Granny telling stories of wash days past, the weekly ritual soon becomes more than a weekend chore—it's a special bonding time for three generations of beautiful Black women.

Could gratitude and positivity be the secret to helping your child feel stronger and recover faster? When facing illness or injury, it's perfectly natural for children to feel sad and down. However, The Gratitude Prescription for Kids reveals how finding reasons to be grateful and adopting a positive mindset can become their greatest healing superpowers yet! Could gratitude and positivity be the secret to helping your child feel stronger and recover faster?

Attention Campers! Seeking maximum adventure? Looking for maximum fun? You need CAMP MAX! Tania’s all set to go on camp! She’s planned which cabin she’ll be in, what snacks to take, she’s even arranged for her best friend, Emily, to come too. There’s one small problem though: Emily’s parents gave away the money that would have bought her ticket. Luckily the town talent show offers Camp Tickets as a prize – all they have to do is win one for Emily. But even as they rehearse to win, no one’s expecting Tania’s own ticket to go missing.

In 1970s Vancouver, six-year-old Gianni Bosa faces a world where letters twist and words won’t stay still. Growing up in an Italian immigrant family, Gianni struggles with dyslexia in a society that doesn’t yet understand. With the quiet strength of his father, a builder with unwavering resilience, and the warmth of his mother, who learns English from soap operas, Gianni begins to find his voice.

My mother has an invisible shield. I’ve tested it. It’s true. She knows what I am up to. How can I get through? An enchanting story of a child and the tricks played on mother; but mother always knows.