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From the magical mountains and valleys of Tibet, these Buddhist-themed folk tales for kids offer a captivating view into the lore and wisdom of Tibetan culture and tradition. Buddhism and its profound effect on Tibet's people and culture is reflected in these stories, each of which is imbued with life lessons for all ages. Threaded through these tales are the teachings of the Buddha and the special quality and relationship that Tibetans have with the mountains, trees, rocks, rivers, and sky.

In dieser originell und wahrheitsgetreu nacherzählten Bibelgeschichte erfahren Kinder, wie Gott Daniel vor unglaublich hungrigen Löwen beschützt hat. Durch das farbenfroh illustrierte Buch erfahren Kinder zusammen mit dem König Darius, dass Gott der einzig wahre Gott ist. Ausmalbilder helfen, die Geschichte zu reflektieren.

Jake opens his front door to his mentor. The helpful Swiss alchemist bears bad news: Jake’s teenage time-travel friend, Will, is missing. Oh, no! Jake and his twin Ava go to the Guardians of Time Guild headquarters to look for Will. After an unsettling wait in 1529 Vienna at Headquarters, the twins learn that Will has been kidnapped.

Winnie Willis has already answered eight horse e-mails for the Pet Help Line. Now she's stumped. She can't think of anything to tell someone whose biggest problem is that her parents care too much about her life. After all, Winnie's dad has been so tied up lately with his inventions and his "friend," Madeline, that they've barely talked. When a buckskin disappears from the run-down Happy Trails stable, Winnie and friend Kaylee investigate—and find out what it truly means to be "part of a herd."

"Stay right where you are! I'll explain everything when I get there! I need you desperately, Winnie Willis!" Nobody has ever needed Winnie before. But she already has a big problem of her own. The newborn foal has lost her mother, and the world doesn't look friendly. Winnie knows how the filly feels. It's been two years since Winnie lost her mom, and she still has trouble trusting humans. So why should the foal trust her? But time is running out.

In a journey filled with heartbreak, hope, and healing, young Charlie learns that life’s trials can lead to profound faith. After losing his parents in a tragic accident, Charlie struggles with anger and disbelief, questioning the very existence of God. However, through the unwavering love of his Aunt Carol and Uncle George, he finds a path back to faith. As he grows, Charlie discovers a passion for basketball, friendship, and ultimately, a deep connection with Laura, a kind-hearted woman who shares his love for teaching and serving others.

A loving shepherd cares for his flock of sheep and goats. Woolly, the lamb, is sweet and beloved, while Felon, the goat, is mean and wicked. When the trusting lamb is misled by the cunning goat, the devoted shepherd Emmanuel leaves his flock in search of him. In the end, Woolly learns two important lessons. This gentle parable imparts powerful principles and lifelong, moral lessons. It helps children grasp and understand how easily one can be influenced and be led astray.

The little story with a big message. A shepherd discovers his lamb is missing from the flock. He sets off to find him and bring him back to the fold. Is one lamb worth risking your life? The shepherd believes, "Yes , every sheep is worthy of my love. "It's a story of community, love, and sacrifice. In a world of increasing distance and chaos, our youngest children (and their families) need this type of message now more than ever. It's a story of adventure.

The whole gang from Peabody: Scruggs, Penny, Annette, Jack, and Jean, board a flight for a vacation in New England with Aunt Betty and Uncle Bill. But they find themselves abandoned in a strange, seemingly endless forest in the mountains. With very little food and no gear, they must keep moving as they try to figure out who has left them here, and who is following them, and what they want.

Just as Christmas arrives, Winnie learns an unforgettable lesson about sacrificial love and God's Christmas gift to the world.

There are many families that are separated from their grandchildren, children, nieces, and nephews due to them living in different countries and different states. This heartfelt story bridges the gap between time and space and allows these families to show that true love is never separated. It’s only a word, and in Bryson the Bear’s case, a plane ride away.

Disbelief and shock fill eleven-year-old Jake when a stranger grabs his beloved dog. Jake and his twin Ava chase the scruffy teen down their suburban street, but the thief simply vanishes. So … what is this ancient-looking skeleton key Jake finds in the street? Turning it in the air takes the twins—somewhere else!

Clever Cub Bible stories invite little ones to learn about God’s truths through fun-to-listen-to stories. This six-book set offers the best of the Clever Cub series with a collection of stories from both the Old and New Testament. This exclusive value set will introduce toddlers to Christian values, encourage good choices, and teach Biblical truths.

Daisy has more toys than she knows what to do with. In this story, inspired by an Eastern European folktale about a house that's too small, Daisy thinks she needs a bigger bedroom for all the gifts on her birthday list. Her clever mom helps her realize less is more, and Daisy decides to donate many of her things to a Mitzvah Day rummage sale. In the process, Daisy learns about sharing and the satisfaction that comes from choosing what's important.

Yankel loves to tell stories, as long as they are someone else's. He does not see the hurt that his stories cause, the way they spread and change. Then the rabbi hands him a bag of feathers and tells him to place one on every doorstep in the village. Yankel is changed by what happens and finds himself with his best story yet, one of his very own.

In this fresh take on a classic tale, a magic meat grinder helps a poor Jewish couple learn a little gratitude after the three wishes it grants them go awry. A cautionary story that questions today's consumerism and excessiveness, Kishka for Koppel, like the best folktales, can help children and adults alike to look both beyond and within.

For 40 days and 40 nights rain poured from the heavens, enveloping the world. Only Noah had been warned by God of the great flood, and only Noah could save life on earth. This powerful story of salvation has fascinated people of all ages for centuries.

A familiar, beloved rhyme scheme paired with a fresh perspective on the Christmas story, The Shepherd’s Story provides listeners with a profound experience alongside a courageous shepherd boy who is searching for meaning in life. Together with the shepherd, listeners connect the birth of Christ with their own human experience, learning that one child—a single person—has the possibility of making an extraordinary difference in the world.

This is the incredible story of how our hero, R.B. Fish, met a man named Jonah. It's the Bible story you know and love, as told from the perspective of the tool that God used to teach him a lesson about obedience: a Real Big Fish.

Coral Harbour - ein winziges Städtchen hoch im Norden Kanadas: Bei den Recherchen für einen Schülerwettbewerb stoßen Sammy, Matiuse und Sarah auf eine rätselhafte Geschichte aus der Vergangenheit. Am ehemaligen Army-Stützpunkt von Coral Harbour nehmen sie die Spur eines amerikanischen Soldaten auf, der im Sommer 1943 mit einem Geldkoffer spurlos verschwand. Dabei erfahren die Freunde, was Gott im Leben des GI bewirkte.