Box For Children

The stories told, the mother fell to musing, and the result is the little book here presented to the judgment of children other than her own - a few new fairy tales, on the old, old pattern!

How nature came to be is the basis of African folklore. From a greedy baboon, a vain crocodile, and a clever jackal, African animals are often the characters used to convey the message of human characteristics, their pitfalls, and their triumphs. And unlike stories in other parts of the world, the ending is not always happy. In fact, some African fables are downright gruesome! It was from this point that I wanted to adapt some of Africa’s best-loved stories into tales that could delight a very young audience.

When a crow finds a piece of cheese on the road, she flies to a nearby tree and prepares to eat the tasty treat. Who will eat what (or whom) is up for grabs however, when an overly friendly fox appears below and begins to chat. This beloved fable is retold by popular children's storyteller, Rand Whipple with his trademark humor and wit.

A Box for Fox is a story about honesty. Tux and KaWally find a bunch of apples and have to make the decision to either keep them or return them to their rightful owner—even if the owner is the fox.

Lilly Etta didn't know the men, but she knew those yellow chairs. They were Tanya's, and they were being taken out of her building. Tanya was being put out - Tanya, her mother, her six brothers and sisters. Their things would be piled on the sidewalk and left there to be had for the taking. It didn't matter if nobody else in the city cared; Lilly Etta did. She knew what friendship was, and she wasn't going to let her friend be thrown out without a fight.

This bundle of toddler and children's mindful meditation bedtime stories includes three storytelling audiobooks that keep positive affirmations and being kind in mind, while helping your baby fall asleep. Join us on a magical journey around the world, where the enchanted bed takes you on an exciting ride to meet new friends and discover all types of amazing lands. It is a fairy tale for the mind that takes you away into slumber land, surrounding you with positivity and fun - the perfect bedtime story!

Are you living with ADHD? Are you seeing symptoms in your child, partner, or close friend of ADHD or ADD? What is this disorder? How do you deal with it, control it, begin to learn to live with it?

Lydia Rabinowitz hates the holidays. Not just some holidays—all holidays. The people in her life want to know where this deep hatred of all things festive came from, but Lydia doesn't have answers. Just the image of a closet's sliding doors and the words "WHERE IS SHE?" As Lydia desperately tries to avoid any reminder of the holidays, this image and phrase continue to haunt her. Alone on a desert road, she will be forced to confront her real reason for hating the holidays in the murky depths of her childhood memories.

Explore with the Queen as she learns all about Fall in the Northeastern part of Quails. Stay at a Maple tree farm and tap the trees to make Maple syrup, eat pumpkin pancakes, and stay on a farm. Learn to make a waterway out of a tree, sail on a Gundalow and play in the vibrant Fall leaves.

Samantha Loses the Box Turtle is a children's chapter book filled with fun and adventure while teaching about the lovable critter, the Eastern Box Turtle. When Samantha's grandfather finds a box turtle on a busy street the only thing to do is bring him home. Sam's mom says that he has to be let go, but not before some zany drama ensues. You'll have to read to find out how Samantha Loses the Box Turtle!

Silena es una niña lista: sabe que los días pueden ser de un color diferente, que hay personas en quienes se puede confiar -como una abuela maravillosa o un amigo de trapo- y hay otras que son una lata, como los hermanos pequeños o los amigos chismosos. Pero sobre todo, Silena sabe cuán importante es contar con un lugar donde guardar aquello que se debe mantener en secreto.

The box has been in Panea's family for generations. Like the women before her, she has no idea what's inside, just that she has sworn to protect it. When the box is accidentally destroyed in a fire, Panea learns the truth behind her oath and like the hope from Pandora's box, Panea's box gives her something of its own.

Mervyn was interested in everything, but most of all he loved animals. And animals loved Mervyn, especially the chicks he discovered at school.

The Box and the Punching Fish is an audiobook delight full of musical instruments and sound effects to enhance the narration of the adventure. It is a story involving an axolotl in a rain forest with lessons of change, adaptation, acceptance, and a strong message that if you head out in anger, you will only get hurt yourself.

Coping Toolbox A Guide to Developing Tools to Manage Anxiety is a book that provides children with different ways of coping with feelings of excessive worry. This book is intended for children ages 6-8.

Owen's grandmother was tired of talking to her grandson through the little black box. Something had to give but what? Can Owen really help his grandmother? Enough was enough with the computer tablet.

Discover a world where music comes alive in Mila and the Magical Music Box! Join Mila on a thrilling adventure to Harmonia, a realm of incredible musical creatures. Listen as she courageously battles chaos, uncovers the mysterious lost notes, and restores harmony to a land on the brink of disaster! With the help of her enchanting new friends and a powerful magical baton, Mila proves that unity, friendship, and the magic of music can conquer all. Prepare to be swept away by this epic tale of wonder and bravery!

Latrice Rowe is a 10-year-old handicapped Black girl. She’s suffering not so much from her disability but from a lonely heart. Her mother’s work schedule prevents them from spending quality time together. Latrice’s frustration leads to bad behavior, which causes her to be grounded. Once inside her bedroom, Latrice is lured to her toy box and the secrets inside it. What she learns transforms her on the inside and out.

Rishi's grandma arrives from India today, and he longs to cook curry alongside his Dad using the delicious flavors from his family's spice box. But this spice box is more than just fragrant spices in shades of gold and ruby. This spice box holds memories that are passed down from one generation to the next, as each found their place in this wide world.

Sammy Spinner, an eager fishing bait, gets plopped into a tackle box alongside Bucky Bucktail, Francis Frog, and Suki Suick with one goal, to catch big fish. He sees shores lined with pine trees and large loons swimming on the water. He hears giggling eagles sitting in woody nests and beavers’ thick tails building dams. Sammy believes he is well-prepared to get a fish into the red boat. However, he quickly learns catching fish that live in Northwoods Lakes could take thousands of casts.