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Bizzy (Santa’s “Right Hand Man”) is a great organizer. He not only convinces S. C. (Santa Claus) to let the depressed Izzy Elves go on a much-needed vacation, but he finds a perfect holiday spot where they can blend in - Santa Claus Lane. What he doesn’t plan on, however, is the other elves calling him “bossy boots”, or two smart boys, Henry and Miles, recognizing the Izzies despite their disguises.

The Spirit Within is a poem designed to empower a child to be true to themselves. Music and dance are used as symbols of the individual spirit and personal expression, but the concept can be applied to anything a child is interested in. An audiobook that will plant the seed of not succumbing to peer pressure and realizing your personal dreams.

A day at the circus! Oh my! So many things to see! So many things to do! Clowns and Ferris wheel rides, tents and trapeze artists. A Day at the Circus takes a look at all those wonderful experiences that happen at a sunny day at the circus.

A story about a young boy who tries to be liked by everyone. However he has a problem, Everything he speaks is spoken in rhyme which means that it is very hard for people to understand him and he gets a little annoyed. He hopes that there will be at least one person out there that would be nice to him.

Arty's unique journey is chronicled as he must quickly navigate the vast differences between the complexities of his new life and responsibilities in "The Office" and life on the home desktop. More than just a pen, Arty is mentored along the way by his childhood guardian and coworker Stan Sharply. As Arty gets orientated to his new role, he experiences so many highs and lows, with Stan there to help Arty navigate it all.

Drawing inspiration from Philippians 4:13, All Things I Can Do is a fun and engaging children's poetry book that covers a range of issues, like vanquishing a monster in a closet, wishing for a snow day in July, giving a guardian angel a day off, and more. All Things I Can Do has an inspirational undertone and a quirky voice to support the book's message that with faith, children really can do all things.

Imaginative, meaningful rhyming animal stories. The ideal book for parents, grandparents, children, and millennials. Linguistic, witty inventiveness on the order of Jabberwocky and the Owl and the Pussycat to tickle the mind and imagination of children and adults of all ages. Somewhere between the North and South Poles, you will find furry and feathered friends who are wacky, whimsical, and wise. And just like people, some of these very special critters are a wee bit confused.

When Oscar the orgo hatches from his egg, it isn't long before he realizes that he can sing. The problem is, once Oscar starts singing, his mum can't make him stop!

There is much to enjoy. Phil Huffy has created a delightful collection of short verses that are sure to entertain and amuse. His thoughtful and lively reading of these wonderful poems will be a treat to the ears, both big and small! Subjects include bears on a date, backward shoes, family vacations, flying spaghetti, and snow days.

Baby Duck did just what all babies do. He grew, and he grew, and he grew, and he grew! When her mysteriously enormous egg hatches, a mother duck must figure out what to do with her dino-sized duckling in this charming rhyming adventure that will make your imagination take wing!

Yaiza y Yoltic llevan vidas muy distintas pero los une la misma pasión por los videojuegos. Tras conocerse en un juego online, un evento trágico amenaza con separarlos: ¡los padres de Yaiza la castigan sin internet! Sin embargo, deciden cartearse y empiezan a descubrir qué es lo que hay más allá de los píxeles. Yoltic vive en Coapa, Ciudad de México, en una casa enorme. Sus padres son los dueños de una fábrica de papel y a pesar de disfrutar de todos los lujos lleva una existencia recluida y solitaria.

There’s trouble in the garden! The citrus fruits have decided they need more room for their trees, and the soft garden beds look like the perfect spot to steal. How will the leafy greens defend themselves against these sour invaders?

Quel che oggi c'è non sempre c'è stato, ci son tante cose per cui hanno lottato, donne che hanno rotto le regole scritte, mettendo a posto cose che non erano dritte! Tante sono le donne che hanno cambiato il mondo con le loro azioni, con il loro esempio, con le loro vite controcorrente. Donne che hanno aperto la strada a tutte coloro che sono venute dopo, indicando la direzione giusta. Alfonsina la ciclista, Kathrine la maratoneta, Fiorenza la pilota, Vittorina la motociclista e Valentina l'astronauta, con le loro tute e le loro divise, hanno esplorato le strade del mondo.

Tante rime allegre e spensierate per divertirsi insieme all'orsetto Teddy. Tante filastrocche in rima semplici e divertenti, per conoscere il mondo del dolcissimo orsetto e tutti i suoi personaggi.

Dolci, divertenti, allegre e tenerissime... sono così le filastrocche della buonanotte, da ascoltare prima di fare la nanna per volare fra tanti, tantissimi sogni d'oro! Tante buffe filastrocche da ascoltare per addormentarsi felici.

Tante filastrocche per tutti i gusti da leggere prima di andare a letto o per divertirsi in compagnia. Il divertimento è assicurato!

C'è chi ha paura del lupo, chi del buio, chi dell'orco cattivo! Tante filastrocche semplici e divertenti per aiutare i bambini a superare le proprie paure e ad affrontare i momenti di difficoltà! Una simpatica raccolta di componimenti in rima per trasformare tutti i mostri dell'infanzia in creature buffe e simpatiche!

A chi non è mai capitato di andare su tutte le furie per qualche sciocco motivo? Che si sia adulti o bambini la rabbia è un sentimento che proviamo proprio tutti! Perché quindi demonizzare questa emozione? In fondo la rabbia, se ben gestita, non è poi così brutta e cattiva perché permette di liberarci da un peso che diventa insostenibile. Ecco quindi una raccolta di filastrocche per insegnare ai più piccoli a manifestarla senza esagerare, esprimendo così le proprie emozioni.

Filastrocca di Natale, questa notte è speciale, è speciale per davvero e il mio cuore è sincero! Tante belle e divertenti filastrocche di Natale da ascoltare e ricordare! ("Coloralberiamo"; "Babbo di Natale di mille colori"; "Andata e ritorno"; "Il calendario dell'avvento"; "I Re Magi"; "Auguri di Natale"; "Il vestito di Babbo Natale"; "Abete in festa"; "Allegria!"; "Una slitta speciale"; "La vacanza di Babbo Natale"; "Le renne di Babbo Natale"; "Il pupazzo di neve"; "Girotondo in compagnia"; "Nevica!"; "Notte fatata"; "Stella cometa"; "È inverno"; "Rimacometa"; "Rime coi fiocchi")

Audio format brings to life the soothing tale of an outcast dragon who overcomes childhood fears, bravely lulling a pair of scary babies to sleep with his magical sand. The "boring Tan Dragon" wins the respect of his colorful peers when he faces his fear and realizes his special gift.

The Kids Under the Stairs: BenBee and the Teacher Griefer is a funny, clever novel-in-verse about Ben Bennet - who failed the language arts section of the Florida State test - and three classmates who get stuck in a summer-school class. But these kids aren't dumb - they're divergent thinkers, as Ms. J tells them: They simply approach things in a different way than traditional school demands.

A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end, the young boy celebrates all different and apparently contradictory parts of himself.

Follow along as dinos travel over the river and through the woods to join together with family. They enjoy favorite activities, including a corn maze, a televised parade with giant balloon creations, and of course a football game! The dinos share in not one but two feasts - one for the carnivores and another for the veggie-saurs. Join in the fun as the dinos find much to be thankful for on this special holiday!

Hanukkah is a very busy time! Join the young rabbi as she makes festive preparations - spinning the dreidel, cooking a tasty meal, lighting the menorah, and more - in this cumulative, rhyming story reminding listeners of the Hanukkah miracle of long ago! Learn about Hanukkah’s festivities and rituals, and about the Jewish holiday itself.

In the very lonely town, there lived a very lonely child, who only ever dreamed about the forest and the wild. He'd never had a friend before and thought he'd find one there. But no one had ever told him of the very scary bear. Will Oskar find a friend in the forest? Is the bear really as scary as everyone thinks? Follow Oskar's adventure into the forest and find out what's really there. Oskar and the Bear teaches children about friendships, and that sometimes first impressions of people are not always true.

We know you shouldn't take your dragon to the library, but what about taking him out to dinner? After all, dragons need to eat, too! But with fiery breath, flapping wings, and pointy spikes, that might not be a good idea! Rhyming text and diverse characters bring the importance of dinner manners to a new level in this charming story.

Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming story provides some important - and not so important - library etiquette in a very entertaining way.

The co-author of Watch Us Rise pens a novel in verse about all the good and bad that comes with middle school, growing up girl, and the strength of family that gets you through it. Beatrice Miller may have a granny’s name (her granny's, to be more specific), but she adores her Mamaw and her mom, who give her every bit of wisdom and love they have. But the summer before seventh grade, Bea wants more than she has, aches for what she can't have, and wonders what the future will bring.

In this charming book, a Jewish family celebrates the arrival of a baby.

Neigh! Oink! Bah! Whimsical farm animals leave presents for Bubbe during Hanukkah. What will Bubbe do with these thoughtful gifts?

From the creators of Odyssey Honor award-winning We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga comes this companion book of truths about the history, contemporary laws, policies and struggles, and victories of Native Americans, presented in lyrical verse by 12 children, and each with the powerful refrain: We Are Still Here.

From the award-winning author and illustrator of Before She Was Harriet comes an original and moving perspective of the Great Migration, as seen through the eyes of the young girl Ruth Ellen, whose family journeys from North Carolina to New York City.

They call him Güero because of his red hair, pale skin, and freckles. Sometimes people only go off of what they see. Like the Mexican boxer Canelo Álvarez, 12-year-old Güero is puro mexicano. He feels at home on both sides of the river, speaking Spanish or English. Güero faces the start of seventh grade with heart and smarts, his family’s traditions, and his trusty accordion. And when life gets tough for this Mexican American border kid, he knows what to do: He writes poetry.

Children can celebrate the special teacher in their life with this collection of short poems that sings the praises of the excellent educator they know and love. From their kindness working with their students to their ability to make the most complicated of topics make sense, this is the perfect gift book for any teacher.

But while some days can feel more sad than happy, there's always a bright spot on the horizon. Anna Dewdney and Judy Schachner perfectly blend rhyme, humor, and comfort to show readers the way out of a tough spot--no matter if it's big or small.

When a teacher asks her class what one thing they would save in an emergency, some students know the answer right away. Others come to their decisions more slowly. And some change their minds when they hear their classmates’ responses. A lively dialog ignites as the students discover unexpected facets of one another - and themselves. With her ear for authentic dialog and knowledge of tweens’ priorities and emotions, Linda Sue Park brings the varied voices of an inclusive classroom to life through carefully honed, engaging, and instantly accessible verse.

New York Times best-selling author Emily Winfield Martin joyously and thoughtfully shares the different ways of giving and loving. Like a beautifully wrapped gift, life's everyday moments are precious: In both the little things and the big things, we can all find wonder. From a feather, to a hug, to a sunset, this book captures these gifts to remind listeners how much they are loved and how incredible this world we share is.

This adorable audiobook celebrates all the familiar milestones and moments shared by every single kindergartener. Whether it's the first-day-of-school jitters or the hundredth-day-of-school party, every aspect of the kindergarten experience is introduced with a light and funny poem.

D. J. Steinberg's heartfelt, relatable, and silly poems bring to life the highlights of second grade - reading those big-kid books, trying out for the school play, and even dance breaks to wiggle "arms and legs and kaboodles...like a big bunch of second-grade noodles!" Covering an entire school year of holidays, memorable moments, and important life lessons, this is perfect for soon-to-be second-graders!