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Cosmo’s family is falling apart. And it’s up to Cosmo to keep them together. He knows exactly what to do. There’s only one problem. Cosmo is a golden retriever.

All 11-year old Alex wants is to launch his iPod into space. With a series of audio recordings, he will show other lifeforms out in the cosmos what life on Earth, his Earth, is really like. But for a boy with a long-dead dad, a troubled mum, and a mostly-not-around brother, Alex struggles with the big questions. Where do I come from? Who's out there? And, above all, how can I be brave?

Cosmo the witch-cat is delighted that evil Sybil - the most terrible of witches - is safely in prison. In fact, she's even been fitted with a special tag, which means that if she tries to escape she will be turned into a frog. But then mysterious goings-on are reported on Witch News. Baby witches are being visited by strange midwives and having their toenails clipped and stolen. Cosmo is sure something sinister is afoot. Could a highly wily witch be brewing a spectacularly spooky spell?

Cosmo has always wanted to be a witch-cat so he's delighted when he passes the test. Now he'll be able to help Sybil with her spells. But Cosmo is suspicious when he discovers that Sybil has a magic recipe for making statues in the shape of kittens.

Poor Liam. On the very first day of fifth grade, in a strange new town, and a large new school, he interrupts everyone to bolt out and into the girl's bathroom. There, down in the far stall, in pain from a horrible stomach condition, he meets a new friend: Poop. The cheery little guy says he's there to help Liam through a tough time in his life. But what does Liam need help with? And who, in their right mind, would want Poop for a friend?

Cosmo the witch-cat has his paws full with his new baby brothers and sisters. Especially when the kittens accidentally get turned into frogs by the kindly Frog-Witch. But before she has a chance to magic them back, the Frog-Witch and all the frog-kittens are kidnapped by a sinister stranger with froggy plans. Can Cosmo come up with the purr-fect way to save the day... before it's too late?

Join a curious child on the journey through the cosmos in God’s hand. This story combines the concepts of God's omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence with the wonder of scientific discovery. Knowing that God is constantly present, guiding, and watching over us inspires curiosity and a deep feeling of peace.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Riverkeep by Martin Stewart, read by James Cosmo. Fifteen-year-old Wulliam is dreading taking up his family's mantle of Riverkeep, tending the river and fishing corpses from its treacherous waters. But then everything changes. One night his father is possessed by a dark spirit, and Wull hears that a cure lurks deep within the great sea beast known as the mormorach.

Vir: The Robot Boy is a story of a humanoid robot that has human-like qualities with robot gadgets that believe in helping others and keeping the evil powers away from everyone.

A George nada le gusta más en el mundo que mirar las estrellas; también le encantaría tener un ordenador con el que navegar y conocer más sobre el Universo, pero sabe que eso es misión imposible. En casa, sus padres son tan ecologistas que no quieren ni oír hablar del progreso y la ciencia. Pero lo que ellos no saben es que el enemigo está muy cerca. Acaba de llegar un nuevo vecino que, ¡horror!, es un eminente científico, y eso, para los padres de George, solo significa una cosa: peligro.

Having a conversations with Kids about Cosmos Stuff. Learning from their point of view and teaching them with scientific facts. Lets both learn about Cosmos.

Crecí en una casa finca con tantas plantas que la gente creía que era un vivero y aunque cerca de allí no vivían otrxs niñxs de mi edad, nunca me hicieron falta porque pasaba todo el tiempo con mis dos amigos perros. Hace dos años quise con todo mi corazón que adoptáramos un perrito para amarlo y que mis hijos tuvieran la experiencia de crecer con él y entre 1.200 perros del Centro de Bienestar Animal La Perla de la Alcaldía de Medellín Colombia nos enamoramos de uno. Así que hoy queremos presentarles a Cosmo, un perrito que cada día nos enseña más cosas sobre el amor.

What happens to all those socks that go missing? Monsters eat them, of course! Second, third, and fourth graders will love the easy-to-understand story and the colorful illustrations!

Algo no marcha bien. Eric, el antiguo vecino de George, está en Florida trabajando en un proyecto científico para descubrir si hay vida en el planeta Marte y en otros lugares del Sistema Solar. El robot encargado de la misión actúa de forma muy extraña y, según le cuenta Annie a George, ¡un alien les ha enviado un mensaje para decirles que deben volver al espacio si no quieren que el mundo se acabe! Una vez más, Annie y George deberán enfundarse sus trajes espaciales y seguir las pistas que les conducirán hasta un peligrosísimo y siniestro personaje....

Audrey is going on a field trip with her classmates to visit the firehouse. Everyone is so excited and are eager to learn what goes on at the firehouse. They were amazed at the sight of the firetrucks and even more so when they meet Cosmo the firehouse dog. Find out what they learn from Cosmo during their visit.

What happens when a young kid or vampire doesn't brush his teeth? Well, for this young vampire, Vampula quickly learns that not brushing his teeth has caused him terrible trouble. First, his friends don't want to sit with him. Next, he breaks his teeth. Now, Vampula must go see the dentist! After he refused to brush his teeth and follow his mom's and dad's rules, he discovered that his choices now have major consequences. This means, going to the dentist - his biggest fear yet!

For every child who has ever looked up at the stars and asked, "What are they?" comes the story of a curious boy who never stopped wondering: Carl Sagan. When Carl Sagan was a young boy he went to the 1939 World's Fair and his life was changed forever. From that day on he never stopped marveling at the universe and seeking to understand it better.

Do you know how to defeat a bully? What would you do if the school bully put a price on your head? That's just what happened to Aiden after he stood up to save his best friend. Now the whole neighborhood is after him. Will he be able to defeat the bully and make it home safe? This pause-resister provides a captivating tale of courage, friendship, and standing up for what's right.

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (commonly shortened to "Alice in Wonderland") is an 1865 novel written by English mathematician Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre.

From the Dragon’s Tale is a delightful fantasy adventure enjoyed by children and adults alike. Explore the thrill of discovery as the audiobook teaches lessons in friendship, cooperation, responsibility, ecology, morality, and ethics.