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Between 1854 and 1930, more than 200,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent west on orphan trains to find new homes. Some were adopted by loving families; others were not as fortunate. In recent years, some of the riders have begun to share their stories. Andrea Warren alternates chapters about the history of the orphan trains with the story of Lee Nailling, who in 1926 rode an orphan train to Texas.

Kat Wolfe loves her new home in idyllic Bluebell Bay, especially as it comes with a resident wildcat. But when she starts pet-sitting for pocket money, she finds that beneath the town's perfect surface lie some dark and dangerous secrets...After a pet owner vanishes from his clifftop mansion, Kat turns to her new friend, Harper Lamb, for help. What began as mystery-solving holiday fun quickly turns deadly for Wolfe and Lamb....

In this memorable story, a ranger comes across a fox caught in a trap. The ranger frees the fox and promises only to tend to its wounds. The fox recovers and remains curiously close to the ranger, and when unexpected twists occur, the fox ends up being the helper. The ranger asks the fox, "Does this make us even?" and almost immediately feels regret - keeping score has no place in friendship. And so the two continue their journey together.

A brand-new title in the best-selling gorgeously Gothic and wickedly funny Amelia Fang series. Meet Amelia Fang! Everyone’s favourite little vampire. Amelia and her friends are taking part in a competition to visit Pumpkin Paradise Park - the most bloodcurdingly brilliant theme park ever! All they have to do is sell as many cookies as possible. But the creatures of Nocturnia have begun to act very strangely.... No one can seem to remember anything - including their own names or even Amelia’s big birthnight party!

"LA MAGIA DE SER TU MISMA”. Un viaje hacia la autoestima y el autoconocimiento es la respuesta perfecta. FOMENTA LA LECTURA DE FORMA DIVERTIDA, IMAGINATIVA Y PEDAGÓGICAEste libro, creado con la colaboración de psicólogos infantiles, contiene 7 fantásticos relatos que abordan de forma amena y divertida temas como la autoestima, la frustración, la autoaceptación y la gestión de las emociones.

With his summer headed downhill fast, thirteen-year-old Justin faces a tricky choice—stand up to bigotry or let fear hold him back. When he's targeted by a bully, and a good friend stops speaking to him, Justin counts on help from Leroy Usher, the ghost whose magical carnival helped transform Justin's life after his father died last year. So this should be a breeze, right? His expectations rise further when a mysterious message from Mr. Usher invites him and pals Darby and Naz for a midnight visit.

Alle können was, aber was kann Lars? Der Vierjährige verkriecht sich im Kindergarten hinter einem Buch. Kann LARS BUTNOT etwa wirklich schon lesen, wie er standhaft behauptet? ABER NEIN! BUT NOT! Doch der phantasievolle Junge entdeckt schnell, was alles in ihm steckt: ein wahrer Schatz... Die Geschichten um den empfindsamen LARS BUTNOT bestärken Kinder in ihrem Selbstbewusstsein und Selbstwertgefühl jenseits von vermeintlicher Coolness. Behutsam regen sie dazu an, mit Neugierde dem Flüstern der eigenen Bedürfnisse zu lauschen.

LARS BUTNOT ist kein cooler Sportler, kein vorlauter Klassenclown oder dominanter Anführer und dennoch steckt ein Schatz in ihm, den wir in den Geschichten gemeinsam mit ihm entdecken. Phantasie, Empathie, Empfindsamkeit, Mut, Kreativität, Liebe, Albernheit und Freude - Das ist sein innerer Schatz. Das macht ihn wirklich cool. Als Junge, als Kind, als Mensch! Auch die neuen sechs Geschichten auf der zweiten Staffel der Reihe um den empfindsamen Lars bestärken Kinder ab drei Jahren in ihrem Selbstwertgefühl und Selbstbewusstsein jenseits von vermeintlicher Coolness.

Auch die neuen sechs Geschichten auf der dritten Staffel der Reihe um den empfindsamen Lars bestärken Kinder ab drei Jahren in ihrem Selbstwertgefühl und Selbstbewusstsein jenseits von vermeintlicher Coolness. Sie regen behutsam dazu an, neugierig dem inneren Flüstern der eigenen Bedürfnisse zu lauschen.

È tempo delle temute prove di fine anno alla Harding-Pencroft Academy, che vanta tra i suoi diplomati i migliori scienziati marini, guerrieri navali, navigatori ed esploratori subacquei del mondo, e Ana Dakkar non intende fallire. Dopo la morte dei genitori, l'accademia e suo fratello Dev sono l'unica famiglia che le rimane. Quando però, sulla strada verso il porto, assiste a un attacco letale contro la Harding-Pencroft da parte della loro scuola rivale, tutto le viene strappato via per sempre.

In this Public Domain autobiography, Clara Barton shares unique glimpses of her personal life throughout her childhood. From stories about her siblings to time in school, Barton delves into what made her formative years in New England during the time of Andrew Jackson unique. In this edition, perfect for Middle-School-aged students, you will find ten lesson plans in the forward to help students connect with the book and relate with Clara Barton beyond her role as a historical figure.

Co-quí, co-quí! The coquí frogs sing to Elena from her family’s beloved mango tree—their calls so familiar that they might as well be singing, “You are home, you are safe.” But home is suddenly not safe when a hurricane threatens to destroy everything that Elena knows. As time passes, Elena, alongside her community, begins to rebuild their home, planting seeds of hope along the way. When the sounds of the coquíes gradually return, they reflect the resilience and strength of Elena, her family, and her fellow Puerto Ricans.

Der kleine Lars Butnot erwacht voller Vorfreude auf den Kindergarten. Dort beginnt er, inspiriert von der Schönheit des ausbrechenden Frühlings, sein zu Hause zu malen. Doch als ein anderes Kind sein Bild kritisiert, verliert Lars die Freude am Malen für immer. ABER NEIN! BUT NOT! Durch die aufmunternden Worte seines Kindergärtners Markus erkennt er, dass Schönheit im persönlichen Empfinden liegt. Mit einer neuen Perspektive und hellen Farben erschafft Lars ein Bild, das nicht nur schön ist, sondern auch seine Freude und Kreativität widerspiegelt.

Aquesta és la història de l'Anna, una nena de 10 anys desperta i molt aficionada a les tecnologies. El que l'Anna no sap és que està a punt de passar tot l'estiu a casa els avis sense cap mena de tecnologia: ni mòbil, ni tauleta, ni res. Se'n sortirà? L'Habitació Màgica és un conte original de la Carla Puig en el qual s'explora l'equilibri entre el món analògic i el món de les tecnologies a través d'una història de misteri, enigmes i una amistat molt peculiar.

Two food trucks staffed by sworn enemies: ducks vs. geese. Before you can say "curly fries", these two rivals are in an epic food truck face-off. "Battle on! At dawn, we ride!" But soon, Goose becomes overwhelmed by hangry crowds. He sure could use some extra wings to help out! Will these foes find a solution and become feathered friends?

¡Co-quí, co-quí! Los coquíes le cantan a Elena desde el amado árbol de mango de su familia—sus llamadas son tan conocidas que es como si estuvieran cantando, “Estás en casa, estás a salvo.” Pero de repente, su hogar no es tan seguro cuando un huracán atenta con destruir todo lo que Elena conoce. Con el paso del tiempo, Elena, junto a su comunidad, comienza a reconstruir su hogar, sembrando semillas de esperanza en el camino. Cuando los sonidos de los coquíes regresan gradualmente, reflejan la resiliencia y fuerza de Elena, su familia, y sus compatriotas puertorriqueños.

Molly and Omari learn how to “tap” away their strong emotions (also called the emotional freedom technique) at school from their teacher Mrs. Gupta. Mrs. Gupta teaches them tapping outdoors on school grounds, as the children are still in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Omari uses tapping for his sadness after hearing his parents argue and Molly uses tapping to help calm her nerves when getting up in front of the class for Show and Tell. This fun yet practical book will have your children smiling and learning this wonderful technique while simultaneously being entertained.

Explore and celebrate who you are and who others are too! Rhyming verse by Laura Purdie Salas invites others to notice the diversity of our world and affirm that we all belong, just as we are.

In Molly and Omari Learn Yoga, culturally diverse best friends Molly and Omari happen to sit under a very unusual tree named Wanda the Wise Willow, who listens to their problems and teaches them yoga poses that work wonderfully to both calm and energize them. The two besties try out their new skills down by the creek skipping rocks and at the County Fair, getting empowering results that can easily translate into many other areas of their lives!

Mama set another place. Papa found an extra seat. Hannah squeezed to make more space, Thrilled to have a guest to greet. Uh-oh! As the sheep family Passover seder begins, more and more guests show up!