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Un poema de Lewis Carroll que cuenta, en ocho actos, las aventuras de una tripulación de marineros que se embarca en la búsqueda del peligrosísimo Snark.

Maya is the pragmatic twin, but her secret anxiety threatens to overwhelm her. Chaya is the outgoing twin. When she sees her beloved sister suffering, she wants to tell their parents—which makes Maya feel completely betrayed.

In 1943, Henny Sinding, only twenty-two years old, and the crew of Gerda lll, a lighthouse supply boat, risked everything to smuggle their Jewish compatriots across the Øresund strait to safety in Sweden during World War ll. In Henny’s words, “It was the right thing to do so we did it. Simple as that.” But what happened when their operation’s cover was blown and it was Henny’s turn to escape?

The Goops are back with their sloppy manners, rudeness, and general all-around naughtiness, setting an example of how not to behave, much to the endless delight of children of all ages. First published in 1903, this second of the well-known Goop books contains many of the funniest and most original of Burgess' famous rhymes. With dozens of verses on everything from loyalty to the etiquette of eating soup, there is something here for everyone to enjoy.

Growing up in Pakistan, Maria Latif has been bounced between reluctant relatives for as long as she can remember—first because of her parents’ constant travel, and then because of their deaths. Maria has always been a difficult child, and it never takes long for her guardians to tire of her. So when old friends of her parents offer to “give her a better life” in the United States, Maria is shipped to a host family across the world.

Join Penelope as she floats through her dreams filled with beautiful colors, birds, ants, and bees.

"It means I'm an artist, just like Michelangelo!" Ida answered. In this fun and delightful story, young listeners are invited on a playdate with Ida as she engages in imaginative play with ordinary common objects. Repetition and rhyming are used in a realistic way to stimulate and celebrate creative thinking in children. The role parents play in nurturing their child's or children's imagination and creativity is vividly illustrated by Ida's affectionate interaction with her mother.

With its playful rhymed verse, this bedtime favorite from author Ann Whitford Paul, If Animals Kissed Good Night, is sure to delight time and again. If animals kissed like we kiss good night . . .what would they do? Giraffe and his calf would stretch their necks high, and kiss just beneath the top of the sky. Wolf and his pup would kiss and then HOWL. And Sloth and her baby move soooo slooowwwww . . .they're sure to be kissing until long after everyone is fast asleep!

Being a Baby Busy Bee is fun! But what do you do when there is work to be done? Get this book and learn how to have fun and work as a team.

A dazzling collection of over sixty poems, Follow That Word delivers John Agard's musings on people and places from the modern and historical world; this wonderful collection that can be rediscovered over and over again. These poems truly come to life for all children, and this collection belongs on every bookshelf.

In Solomon Learns Math, Solomon is having a hard time learning math in school, so his family chips in and helps him learn basic math through real-world application.

In Solomon Learns About Money, Solomon's dad introduces him to the very basics of making money and begins his financial literacy journey by encouraging him to save and invest.

In Solomon Learns to Read, Solomon figures out the importance of learning letters and their sound so that he can learn to spell everything.

This book contains five bedtime stories about wonderful animals and their journeys and the adventures in their lives. "The Mystic Dragons" is about a lost little dragon that lives in the rainforest. "Mighty Oak and Little Willow" is about two little trees going through the seasons. "Ky the Butterfly" is about a little caterpillar that wishes he could become a butterfly. "Tucker the Mighty Tracker" is about a puppy's passion for tracking, and a judgmental friend who soon realizes he is her hero. "Tucker and His New BFF" is about a little lost puppy and a new friend that rescues him.

I just can’t sleep! We have all said those words to ourselves in the past or have heard them from loved ones as we try to calm down and settle into a relaxing slumber. This story tells the tale of an exhausted mother who helps her tired child to get to sleep. As the child's mind spins and whirls, her imagination takes to the skies with a space launch and some miraculous sheep!

Storytime Rhyme will take your children on a magical adventure with its collection of original rhymes. Visit places full of magic and wonder which have never been seen before, where fairies, unicorns, dragons, and dinosaurs roam, and lots more. Mommy and daddy can sing along with the alphabet song, or join the dancing fun in the Jiggle jump dance. A special message from Santa and the Easter bunny. Meet Dotty, the big, pink, long-necked dinosaur, and Dazzler, the big, purple, singing dragon. Every rhyme is a little tale to share with the little ones, morning, noon, or night.

Nimeona Panya leo; hayuko kwenye kukodisha na uwepo wake unasumbua amani ya nyumba yangu. Sio nyumbani kwangu, haitatokea. Mimi ni Mfalme wa ngome hii, panya nyumbani kwangu ni shida sana. Kunyanyasa na haraka, lakini sio darasani kidogo, sitaacha hadi apate mahali pengine pa kukaa. Nina mpango, mimi ndiye mwanamume katika nyumba hii, bora kuliko panya anayepiga. Nitamfanya apakie jibini lake na kunyakua valise yake. Nitamtuma kutoka nyumbani kwangu kutafuta mahali pengine pa kuzurura. Aliushika mkia wake na kuonesha uoga mdogo wa kunaswa kwenye mpango alioupanga mwanaume.

Join in with Susan Sheridan and Jimmy Hibbert, as they sing along to 60 of their favourite nursery rhymes, complete with wonderful music and sound effects. Perfect for playtime or in the car, these classic counting songs, action songs and lullabies are sure to delight little ones.

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

From rain and puddles to flowers and bugs, the wonders of spring are all around us!