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Growing up in a world where we are constantly reminded of our color, Black kids face challenges that their peers might not always understand. Systemic prejudices that persist can cast shadows on their dreams and aspirations and end up having a negative impact on their self-esteem. So it is imperative to realize the transformative power of positive self-talk and positive affirmations. This collection of affirmations is a nurturing embrace, a protective shield, and a guiding star seeking to ensure that every Black child listening to it feels seen, heard, and loved.

Does your child need a boost of confidence? Perhaps your child could find value in the unseen benefits of meditation moments. Mindfulness meditations are proven to help in the now and in the long term.

Simone Biles has inspired the world with her incredible gymnastics achievements, including her many Olympic medals. But what is her life like outside of the gym? High-interest details of her exciting life will enthrall listeners.

Did you know every word, every thought, and every sentence you think and say aloud holds great power? Your words and thoughts are powerful, and they influence how you feel about yourself, how you see yourself, and how you project yourself to others. Fill your mind and body with nurturing, supportive thoughts, and cast away any negative thoughts that might creep in. This audiobook is a collection of affirmations designed to honor your strength, brilliance, and boundless potential.

In 2021, Simone Biles shocked the world when she pulled out of the Tokyo Olympic Games after experiencing the "twisties" -- a scary feeling during which gymnasts lose control of their bodies while mid-air. Audiences had expected Simone to dominate these games. With seven Olympic medals, twenty-five World Championships medals, and four gymnastic skills named after her, she is considered to be the G.O.A.T. of women’s gymnastics.

Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Real-Life Tales of Black Girl Magic, edited by award-winning journalist Lilly Workneh with a foreword by #BlackGirlMagic originator CaShawn Thompson, is dedicated to amplifying and celebrating the stories of Black women and girls from around the world; features the work of over 60 Black female and non-binary authors, illustrators, and editors; is designed to acknowledge, applaud and amplify the incredible stories of Black women and girls from the past and present; and celebrates Black Girl Magic around the world.

At home, Maggie is the odd one out. Her parents are preoccupied with the new baby they're expecting, and her younger brothers are twins and always in their own world. Maggie thinks a new puppy is the answer, but when she goes to select one on her birthday, she breaks out in hives and rashes. She's severely allergic to anything with fur! Can Maggie outsmart her allergies and find the perfect pet? Megan Wagner Lloyd draws on her own childhood to tell a heartfelt story of family, friendship, and finding a place to belong.

Gracie has never felt like this before. One day, she suddenly can't breathe, can't walk, can't anything - and the reason is standing right there in front of her, all tall and weirdly good-looking: A. J. But it turns out A. J. likes not Gracie but Gracie's beautiful best friend, Sienna. Obviously Gracie is happy for Sienna. Super happy! She helps Sienna compose the best texts, responding to A. J.'s surprisingly funny and appealing texts, just as if she were Sienna. Because Gracie is fine. Always! She's had lots of practice being the sidekick, second best.

Simone Biles was raised by her grandparents and had to overcome many hardships as a child. After trying gymnastics for the first time on a field trip from elementary school, Simone continued with the sport, working hard and reaching professional levels. She persisted in the field and went on to become the most decorated US gymnast of all time. Through it all, she inspired kids everywhere to follow their dreams.

The kindness and determination of the Little Blue Engine have inspired millions of children around the world since the story was first published in 1930. Cherished by audiences for 90 years, The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain.

Was wäre, wenn jemand anderes für dich zur Schule gehen würde? Oder aufräumen? Frido jedenfalls, mit viel Fantasie und wenig Konzentration gesegnet, könnte jede Hilfe gebrauchen, denn mit seinen Noten steht es nicht zum Besten. Als auf dem Jahrmarkt einem Zauberspiegel sein Doppelgänger entsteigt, ist er deshalb vollauf begeistert.

Gymnast Simone Biles won four Olympic gold medals in 2016, and she plans to compete at the Olympics again in 2021. Engaging text and critical-thinking questions will make this book a hit with young gymnastics fans.

A La Piscine: The Swimming Pool is a book about a swimming pool that is feeling unused. No one ever swims to its deeper end. Then, one day, the pool starts to change in ways it never expected. Everything in life goes through changes. We must allow ourselves to be us in all our depth and all our variation. Finding our true self and letting go of what we know to find what we are meant for is life’s greatest calling.

After a day of play, Little Engine settles in to sleep...but when she hears a noise outside, she goes on a midnight ride, finding a certain someone who needs her help. Say "Good night" to Little Engine in this rhyming audiobook perfect for little ones at bedtime.

Frieda müssen wir einfach lieben! Das süße, aufgeweckte Hummelkind lädt uns auf seine Entdeckungsreise ein. Mit unwiderstehlichem Charme zeigt sie uns die Welt aus Kinderaugen. Ihr wird beigebracht, dass sie nicht fliegen kann, weil sie zu pummlig und schwer ist. Eigentlich aus Versehen findet sie etwas anderes heraus und was tatsächlich in ihr steckt. Ungefunzt entdeckt sie, dass es sich dabei um ein wohl gehütetes Geheimnis handelt. Zusammen mit ihren Freunden überwindet sie erlernte Grenzen und erobert neue Horizonte.

Casey the rabbit loves to play goalie on the soccer team. But when Casey fails to block a goal, Dana the squirrel starts calling Casey hurtful names. Young listeners watch Casey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop.

Die Geschwister Emma und Devin staunen nicht schlecht, als sie durch ein Gemälde fallen und plötzlich in einer magischen Welt landen. Die Wesen dort erzählen ihnen, dass sie die Kinder aus der Prophezeiung sind, die verhindern sollen, dass der böse Zauberer die Macht über alle sieben Welten an sich reißt. Dafür ziehen die Kinder los und sammeln die sieben Regenbogensplitter, die zusammen genug Macht besitzen, um den bösen Zauberer zu besiegen. Können sie es schaffen?

Pinki hails from a long line of rakkhosh resisters, demons who have spent years building interspecies relationships, working together to achieve their goal of overthrowing the snakey oppressors and taking back their rights. But she has more important things to worry about, like maintaining her status as fiercest rakkhosh in her class and looking after her little cousins. There is also the teeny tiny detail of not yet being able to control her fire breathing and accidentally burning up school property.

Bailey is a raccoon who loves math and the superhero Mighty Raccoon. But Bailey is getting physically bullied by Kim, a dog at school. Young listeners watch Bailey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop, helping all children relate to the issue of physical bullying.

Norbert, das Nashorn, und Freddy, das Schweinchen, sind genervt. Denn die Spielgeräte im Garten sind mittlerweile einfach zu klein für die immer größer werdenden Tiere. Da kommen die Kinder auf eine Idee. Was wäre, wenn man sich ein großes Piratenschiff aus Holz anschaffen würde, auf dem sie alle spielen könnten? Doch von den Erzieherinnen erfahren sie, dass der Kauf so eines Schiffes sehr, sehr teuer ist. Gemeinsam entwickeln die Kinder daher einen Plan, wie sie an Geld kommen können. Doch dafür müssen sie im Kindergarten erst noch viele bunte Bilder malen.