Growing Up & Facts of Life

The complete five-book set of Judy Blume's bestselling Fudge books! A perfect gift for anyone dealing with the universal experience of grade school—or any adult looking for a classic book from a beloved author.

Learning to understand and care about the feelings of others is one of the most important steps in a child's development—and it's never too early to help little ones build those skills. This storybook teaches young kids how to recognize and practice empathy through simple real-life examples that are easy for them to understand. It's written in clear, friendly language and includes questions and activities that encourage kids to talk about what they learned and use it in their lives.

Quiet Bea keeps her shoes polished, folds her clothes every night, and alphabetizes her books. Her rambunctious sister Min wears torn trousers and wades into ponds to collect frogspawn. Above all, Min is a storyteller who loves to chat with everyone. But one day she chokes, and the words forming in her mouth never make it out. Words suddenly feel dangerous, unwieldy. Min is no longer herself—not with some strange creature stealing her words, a creature not even her sister can see. But that doesn’t matter, because Bea sees Min.

She was named Omakakiins, or Little Frog, because her first step was a hop. Omakakiins and her family live on an island in Lake Superior. Though there are growing numbers of white people encroaching on their land, life continues much as it always has. But the satisfying rhythms of their life are shattered when a visitor comes to their lodge one winter night, bringing with him an invisible enemy that will change things forever—but that will eventually lead Omakakiins to discover her calling.

Show kids that being kind is awesome! It’s Brave to Be Kind goes beyond other kindness books for children, combining the effectiveness of a storybook with the fun of play to teach kids ages 5 to 7 how to be amazingly kind people.

O garoto alemão Hans se muda com os pais para Manaus, capital do Amazonas. Ele depara com uma cultura bastante diferente da sua e fica encantado com a biodiversidade da floresta. Mas chama a sua atenção o fato de que diversas espécies de animais estão correndo o risco de extinção.

¡UN AUDIOLIBRO CON BEATBOX! Había una vez una pipa muy mala. ¿Cómo de mala? Escucha, escucha... Miente sobre tonterías, se cuela CONSTANTEMENTE, nunca se lava las manos... ni los pies, y hace muchas otras cosas malas. Pero ¿qué pasa cuando una mala pipa quiere dejar de serlo? ¿Podrá cambiar sus maaaaaaaaalas maneras?

In diesen turbulenten Tagen in der Luxusvilla bei Familie Vogel geht es drunter und drüber: Von vollen Badezimmern über Baby-Alarm bis hin zu Fußballprofis, die plötzlich den Haushalt übernehmen. Ob Chaos mit dem Weihnachtsbaum oder der Versuch, nur eine Farbe zu essen – die Familie erlebt jede Menge lustige und unerwartete Abenteuer, bei denen der Spaß nie zu kurz kommt!

In der kleinen walisischen Stadt Manod am Fuße eines Schieferbergs ist alles grau: der Himmel, die Häuser, und es regnet jeden Tag. Für Dylan aber ist Manod der beste Ort der Welt - Mit der Autowerkstatt der Familie, einer kleinen Hühnerschar und einem Vater, der alles reparieren kann. Doch eines Tages bringt ein wahrhaft außergewöhnliches Ereignis Farbe in den grauen Ort: Die Kunstwerke der Londoner National Gallery werden vorübergehend in das stillgelegte Bergwerk ausgelagert!

When the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It's the demae—delivery men—setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats: whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles.

Mischievous woodland fairy Nix is up to no good. His beloved fairy queen has gone away, leaving him with a very important job. He must protect the forest from a most dangerous enemy: humans. When a determined invader trespasses on Nix’s territory, putting his skills to the test, the prideful fairy boasts of all the wicked tricks he’ll use to chase the sorry fellow away. But, the listener soon learns, this sprite is not at all what he seems.

With war threatening her city, Rowan and her mother must flee to the Dark Forest. There she meets a grandfather she didn’t know existed, and his white wolf, Arto. Rowan is homesick, but soon she makes new friends—including a trio of powerful witches. When Rowan rescues a baby dragon from poachers, she discovers the secret of her own identity. She is a wildsmith, just like her grandfather, a person who cares for and can speak to magical animals.

Gratitude, the attitude of being thankful, can get you through a bad day and sometimes, even a tough season in life. That is the simple yet profound message of How Grizzly Found Gratitude. In Dennis Mathew's third book, we meet a wandering and lost Grizzly who is heartbroken about missing home. Unexpectedly, he meets Bird and her friends, and they challenge him to rise above his circumstances and see the beauty all around him. With Bird's help, gratitude teaches Grizzly not to take anything for granted, the big or the small.

In a picturesque meadow where the laughter of village children fills the air, Little Gypsy Dandelion, a stunning golden dandelion, stands in quiet anticipation. Day after day, she observes the children's joyful play, their tiny hands selecting the vibrant blossoms surrounding her. But, strangely, no child ever approaches her. Little Gypsy wonders why she remains untouched when the other flowers find loving homes in the children's hands.

Filibert, the young dragon of Elderberry, is a selfish, insensitive dragon who delights in scaring the poor village children on their way to school each morning. Only after he becomes very ill and loses his fire, does he realize howmiserable the village children must feel and how cruel he had been.

"Where did Greggy come from?" invites readers on an enchanting adventure that unravels the mystery surrounding Greggy's origin. In this captivating tale, readers explore the extraordinary journey of an untraditional family, discovering the profound beauty of adoption along the way. This heartfelt story celebrates the power of love, acceptance, and the unique bonds that bind us together. Join Greggy and his family on a remarkable quest, where the true meaning of family is revealed, and where love knows no boundaries.

Amelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane—and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn’t afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn’t think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight.

Ruby, a curious Rottweiler, discovers her sapphire charm glowing mysteriously. Following its pull, Ruby leads her human friend, Lily, to the edge of a magical forest. They encounter talking animals and learn about the treasures hidden within the Enchanted Forest, including the value of friendship. As night falls, Ruby and Lily find themselves surrounded by new friends around a campfire.

Petunia's Wild Journey is a whimsical children's story about a Honey Bee Petunia, a hard working bee who is feeling down because of several rainy days. The rain keeps Petunia from collecting nectar, which makes her sad and worried. As she sits in her cozy hive, watching the raindrops, she starts to wonder if she will ever see her beloved flowers again.

Taucht ein in die zauberhafte Weihnachtszeit mit Familie Vogel! Gemeinsam bauen sie ihren eigenen Weihnachtsmarkt, erleben spannende Abenteuer und herzerwärmende Momente. Von Emma, die sich im Menschen Gewimmel verliert, über einen lustigen Unfall auf der Schlittschuhbahn, bis hin zu einem magischen Besuch des Weihnachtsmanns und einer aufregenden Weihnachtsverlosung mit echten Nationalspielern – diese Geschichten bringen euch direkt in Festtagsstimmung!

Jia’s family is busy preparing for the Chinese New Year feast at their restaurant in Chinatown, and Jia wants to take part. But each time she tries to help she’s told that she’s too young: too young to be in the kitchen, too young to light the lanterns, too young to carry the plates. And then the feast begins, and something wonderful happens. When Jia is scolded for getting too close to the exciting lion dance, one of the dancers swoops her up and into the costume, and suddenly she’s a part of the performance—a crucial part that saves the show.

Since birth, Silke and her twin brother Janis have been separated. For a terrible prophecy, made to their parents by the mysterious Madame Petrova, predicted that the twins would one day be the cause of each other’s demise. So, Janis was sent away to be brought up among the mountains, while Silke remained in the family home . . . until now. Silke and Janis's parents have died, and their devious cousins have brought them back together to carry out the prophecy so they can inherit the family home. But the twins are determined not to let that happen—and so they decide to run away.

Rosa taucht in die aufregende Welt von Social Media und Geheimclubs ein. Vom Versuch, ihr erstes YouTube-Video zu drehen, bis zu einer geheimnisvollen Einladung in einen exklusiven Club. Spannungen mit ihren Freundinnen, lustige Missgeschicke und mutige Entscheidungen prägen ihre Reise. Wird Rosa ihren Weg finden und sich durchsetzen?

Max hat es nicht leicht, Freunde zu finden. Das Leben im Rollstuhl macht ihn zu einem unausstehlichen, immer unzufriedenen Jungen, bis er eines Tages einen Freund bekommt. Den besten Freund, den es gibt: Jesus Christus! (ab 8 Jahren)

Malala Yousafzai became a brave activist while she was still a young girl. Before she fearlessly fought for girls’ right to education, she was a thoughtful kid who enjoyed school, sports, and daydreaming. Then, Malala was told that girls would no longer be able to go to school. But she didn't let that stop her. Find out how Malala stood up for equal rights and became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.