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When Gregor falls through a grate in the laundry room of his apartment building, he hurtles into the dark Underland, where spiders, rats, and cockroaches coexist uneasily with humans. This world is on the brink of war, and Gregor's arrival is no accident. A prophecy foretells that Gregor has a role to play in the Underland's uncertain future. Gregor wants no part of it, until he realizes it's the only way to solve the mystery of his father's disappearance.

Gregor is summoned back to the Underland by the terms of a second prophecy. Spies have reported the sighting of a Rat King, a character who has been legendary since the Middle Ages. Recognizable by its tremendous size and snow-white coat, the Rat King is destined to bring a World War to the Underland. Gregor eventually comes face to face with the Rat King, and to his surprise, he finds he is unable to kill this creature. His heart tells him he's making the right decision.

Everyone thinks Yesenia is calm, collected, and crushing it. But really, her stomach is constantly a ball of nerves. With parents who left their home in the Dominican Republic to make a better life for their kids, and three perfect, over-achieving older sisters, Yesenia can't let anyone know about the anxiety that’s causing her to fall behind in school. When her doctor tells her parents that taking care of an animal could help, little did they know her newly adopted kitten would be such a mischievous influence.

Der eingebildete Löwe Alex, das vorlaute Zebra Marty, die ständig panische Giraffe Melman und die divenhafte Nilpferd-Dame Gloria sind die absoluten Stars im Zoo des New Yorker Central-Park...

How do you get people to appreciate what is right in front of them? In The Tale of the Mandarin Duck, it takes a mysterious, beautiful duck and a clear-eyed kid to point out the obvious! This audiobook will have listeners of all ages coming back to visit the fantastical interpretation of New York City and its odd ducks - both feathered and human.

Tauche ein in ein Abenteuer, so spannend, wild und wunderschön wie der Ritt auf dem Rücken eines Drachen. Seit vor fünf Jahren plötzlich Drachen die Menschen angegriffen haben, hat sich Noahs Welt komplett verändert: Statt in die Schule zu gehen oder sich mit Freunden zu treffen, streift der 12-Jährige nun auf der Suche nach Lebensmitteln durchs völlig zerstörte New York City. Und auch das geht nur in den Monaten, in denen die Drachen Winterschlaf halten, denn im Sommer jagen sie erbarmungslos jeden, der in den Straßenschluchten unterwegs ist.

Eleven-year-old Rocco is an Italian immigrant who finds himself alone in New York City after he's sold to a padrone by his poverty-stricken parents. While working as a street musician, he meets the boys of the infamous Bandits' Roost, who teach him the art of pickpocketing. Rocco embraces his new life of crime - he's good at it, and it's more lucrative than banging a triangle on the street corner. But when he meets Meddlin' Mary, a stronghearted Irish girl who's determined to help the horses of New York City, things begin to change.

Miguel Rosado wants nothing more than to see and draw the world … or at least anywhere beyond the four walls of his family’s bodega in Washington Heights. Too bad his mami and papi have him working long hours after school, hoping he’ll appreciate the sacrifices they’ve made to keep the store afloat. For street-savvy and newly adopted cat Lolo, that sounds just perfect if it means he’s far, far away from the hungry, lonely nights he once spent in the freezing-cold outdoors.

"Che Natale, quel Natale! Nonno Torquato aveva deciso che avremmo trascorso le feste tutti insieme a New York, dal suo amico Klondyke. Chissà perché proprio lì, è così bello passare il Natale a Topazia! In ogni caso partii e... fu una vera avventura, all'inseguimento di una misteriosa roditrice per le strade di New York!"

Barclay is a little dog with a big personality. But Barclay was not always the savvy city boy with confidence and a quick step. When he was a tiny pup he travelled from far away on a farm in British Columbia! Learn about Barclay’s easy days in this delightful prequel.

What do you do when you discover your sister is a unicorn? This is the story of a little girl who got a big surprise when she discovered her new sister was a unicorn! Laugh your way through this charming book with this heartwarming unicorn sister story that both adults and kids can enjoy together, as Ciara and her unicorn sister get into all types of trouble as they embark on an amazing adventure together to New York, USA.

On this adventure, Mr. Waldorf visits the Empire State of New York. On this journey, he tours the famous Statue of Liberty, explores Niagara Falls, tries ice skating in Rockefeller Center, hikes the Adirondacks, and climbs the Empire State Building. Silly Mr. Waldorf has a tendency to misplace his favorite reading spectacles and can't seem to find them while traveling New York. Will you help him find them and learn all about the Empire State?

An adventurous penguin named Charlie decides it’s time to leave Antarctica. He has no one to play with, nothing to do, and winter lasts a really long time. So he sets off on a plane to Florida hoping to find the missing piece of his happiness. Throughout his journey, several events do not go as planned or hoped. Ready to give up, he meets a fortune-teller at Happy World, and learns of an old Slovakian proverb that may just shine a light on what he’s looking for.

The Spectacular World of Waldorf allows children to discover new places in the USA and worldwide through humorous and intriguing travels. This comical Labrador draws children into his whimsical adventures in search of his lost reading spectacles. The poor pup has a habit of misplacing them but children will be enticed into his many travels to help silly Mr. Waldorf locate them as he discovers new friends and places in a format that small children will easily recollect and adore. On this adventure Mr. Waldorf visits the Empire State of New York.

In the 1970s, nestled between the newly completed Twin Towers in New York City, a Callery pear tree was planted. Over the years, the tree provided shade for people looking for a place to rest and a home for birds, along with the first blooms of spring. On September 11, 2001, everything changed. The tree’s home was destroyed, and it was buried under the rubble. But a month after tragedy struck, a shocking discovery was made at Ground Zero: The tree had survived.

Miguel's pet frog, Coquí, is always with him: as he greets his neighbors in San Juan, buys quesitos from the panadería, and listens to his abuelo's story about meeting baseball legend Roberto Clemente. Then Miguel learns that he and his parents are moving to the US mainland, which means leaving his beloved grandparents, home in Puerto Rico, and even Coquí behind. Life in New York City is overwhelming, with unfamiliar buildings, foods, and people. But when he and Mamá go exploring, they find a few familiar sights that remind them of home.

The Adventures of Max and Mr. Bow Wow is a children's book geared toward ages 3 through 8. It follows the life of Max and Mr. Bow Wow, dog brothers and their human sister, Milan. The book is an educational book focused on geography and the importance of family and friends. Each book will focus on a specific area both nationally and internationally. Its aim is to open children's imaginations to learn about different cultures, areas in the US and globally.

Las Aventuras de Bella & Harry es una colección de libros que narra las escapadas de un cachorro llamado Bella, de su hermanito Harry, y de su familia según exploran las vistas y sonidos de nuevas y excitantes ciudades de todo el mundo. Esta colección ofrece una manera informativa y excitante de presentar a los niños todo sobre viajes, países y costumbres diferentes, su historia, sus puntos de interés y demás; lo que seguro se ganará el afecto de nuestros pequeños oyentes.

Join Bella and Harry as they travel to London with their family and visit the Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, Stonehenge, and other noteworthy places. Along the way, local cuisine is introduced. Then join Bella and Harry as they travel to Paris with their family and discover the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, and other fascinating places. Local cuisine is presented to inquisitive youngsters, and basic French phrases are introduced.

Fird, part fish part bird, is looking for a herd of fird. So he sets out to find a herd of fird. Along the way, he meets many two-feature creatures - whimsical animals like shamels - part sheep, part camels, and bertles - part bear, part turtles. But no one has heard of a herd of fird. While Fird has no luck finding a herd of fird, he discovers something far more important. He learns that he can be whatever he wants to be, without looking anywhere outside himself.