Nonfiction Friendship

Gabriel "paced the halls of heaven" as he memorized God's message to Mary. He wondered what she would say. The Christmas story unfolds as never before through the voices of those who witnessed the Messiah's birth. Listen to Joseph's struggle. Rejoice with Elizabeth and Zachariah. Worship with the magi. Hear the fear in Herod's voice. Receive the blessing of Simeon and Anna. And, like the shepherds, shout for joy!

This special edition audio set of Found and Loved - from Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago, the team behind the beloved and best-selling The Jesus Storybook Bible - overflows with love, comfort, and hope, and is sure to bring joy to listeners young and old. Inspired by Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer, Sally Lloyd-Jones’ engaging text brings God’s Word to life like never before. Cuddle up with your little one as you both discover “God’s Neverstopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.”

How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other...and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. This remarkable collaboration invites listeners of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.

Everyone wants to do something to improve race relations, but many of us don't know where to start. In Life-Changing Cross-Cultural Friendships, lifelong friends Gary Chapman and Clarence Shuler will show you how. Through important lessons they have learned, you will learn how to begin and grow authentic friendships across racial and ethnic barriers.

Transform your child’s social awkwardness into confidence and connection at each stage of their development.... It’s a no-brainer that you want the best for your kid, right? Love, care, and all those essential ingredients that create a fulfilling childhood? Check, check, and check! And yet, there seems to be a missing piece...a gap that needs to be filled. Your child is having a tough time connecting with others or struggling to make friends. They seem a tad uncomfortable in social situations and find it hard to express themselves or understand others.

Ein Hexenmeister, ein Vandale und ein köttelndes Meerschweinchen: herrlicher Abenteuerklamauk für die ganze Familie! Nachdem Rosies berühmter Vorfahr Merdyn der Mächtige in die Vergangenheit zurückgekehrt ist, hätte das Leben für Rosie zumindest ziemlich normal weitergehen können! Aber im Mittelalter knirscht es gewaltig – Merdyn hatte nämlich einst die Armee des Vandalenkriegers Vanheldon in Stein verwandelt. Und nun sinnt Vanheldon auf Rache! Um Merdyn eine Falle zu stellen, plant Vanheldon, Rosie in das finstere mittelalterliche Transsylvanien zu entführen.

BFF, Ida och Emma är bästa vänner för alltid! I skolan är de oskiljaktiga och gör allt tillsammans. Men så kommer den nya tjejen Vilda in i deras klass och Ida och Vilda kommer bra överens.

It’s Kiki’s first day of school, and she’s ready to go! Her backpack is full, and she’s picked the perfect bow to wear. Even better? Her brothers, Nicky and Ricky, are going to be with her all day! But wait a minute—why are Nicky and Ricky going to another classroom? Kiki’s excitement rapidly turns to nerves, but as her different classmates begin to share their favorite things, Kiki learns that as long as she’s herself, she can always make new friends.

Often, children (sometimes even adults) have the misconception that one needs to be talented to be noticed, but the truth is that most of us are simply too shy to take the first step. This book helps children see this basic life truth in the most wondrous light.

Friends can come in many different colors, shapes, and sizes. Through and simple text, young listeners will discover the many ways to be a friend and how to celebrate all the different kinds of friendships they have.

Wenn es auf Hexbridge Mitternacht schlägt. Durch eine mysteriöse Erbschaft wurde der elfjährige Alfie zum Besitzer einer Burg. Hier gibt es Geheimgänge, Falltüren ... und im Verlies lauern seit Jahrhunderten unentdeckt – Drachen. Dunkle Mächte wollen die Kreaturen wecken und gegen die Menschheit einsetzen. Das muss Alfie verhindern! Ihm wurde eine uralte Magie anvertraut, die ihm dabei helfen kann. Doch Alfie schwebt in großer Gefahr, denn auf sein Vermächtnis haben es viele abgesehen. Wie gut, dass er die besten Freunde der Welt hat.

Speckerl isst den ganzen Tag Wurstsemmeln und bröselt alles an. Sein Freund Steckerl mag das gar nicht und läuft mit seinem Handstaubsauger jedem Brösel hinterher. Fleckerl, der dritte Freund, liegt am liebsten faul in seiner Hängematte. Eines Tages bekommt er einen Brief von seiner Tante und sie besuchen sie am Meer. Doch Speckerl fällt bei der Muschelsuche in eine tiefe Grube und alle suchen ihn! Ob sie ihn finden? Eine lustige Urlaubsgeschichte mit spannendem Schluss für alle Kinder und "neugierigen Nosn" die gern Muscheln sammeln.

Speckerl, Fleckerl und Steckerl sind im Garten. Die Sonne scheint und Steckerl hängt die frische Wäsche auf. Speckerl und Fleckerl spielen Kirschkernfangen, dabei geschieht das Unglück und Speckerl beißt sich den Zahn aus. Jetzt muss er schnell zum Zahnarzt! Doch er hat große Angst, weil er mit seinem dicken Popo in keinen Zahnarztsessel passt. Ein neuer Zahnarzt ist in der Stadt, ob er Speckerl helfen kann? Eine lustige Zahnarztgeschichte für alle "neugierigen Nosn" die brav Zähne putzen.

Whiz through the marvellous menagerie of imagination, from honey-hungry bears to hand-holding otters, snowy white owls to not-so-scary monsters. These tales focus on love, friendship and belonging, laced with gentle humour and heart-warming messages—the perfect incentive for little ones to get an early night’s sleep!

De onzekere Olivia gaat voor de zomervakantie naar een kamp waar ze over dierenverzorging leert. Ze krijgt het al snel aan de stok met de gemene Claire en haar vriendinnen. Het liefst van al zou ze meteen weer naar huis keren, maar gelukkig zijn er ook aardige meisjes en jongens in het kamp.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade four, introduces listeners to the importance of caring for your community. Getting Down and Dirty focuses on some of the run-down problem places found in cities, and how communities have joined together to turn these places into beautiful shared spaces. In addition to discussing bettering our communities, this audio study takes a look at some key comprehension skills including identifying an author's purpose, determining cause-and-effect relationships, and building vocabulary.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade five, features a story called The Video Game Hero and focuses on vocabulary, plot, and characterization. The story follows Jack, a very talented video-game player who also uses a wheelchair. Jack often feels lonely at school because he doesn't have many friends. When Jack wins a video-gaming competition, his classmates seem to take more of an interest in him. At the end of the story, Jack learns a very interesting lesson about the people around him.

Jordan’s class has a new student. Jordan wants to talk to her, but she can only speak Spanish! With the help of his mother, Jordan will learn a lot and make a new friend, too. This book comes with over 30 different Spanish words and phrases, so you can learn along with Jordan.

Jack liebt sein Stoffschwein über alles. Es war immer für ihn da, gemeinsam sind sie stets durch dick und dünn gegangen. Bis an einem Weihnachtsabend etwas Schreckliches passiert - das Stoffschwein ist verschwunden. Doch Weihnachten ist die Nacht der Wunder und der hoffnungslosen Fälle, die Nacht, in der sogar Spielzeuge zum Leben erwachen. Und Jacks neues Stofftier, das Weihnachtsschwein, das das alte nie ersetzen könnte, hat einen kühnen Plan.

What sound does a giraffe make? One giraffe on the Serengeti plains is feeling sad about not having a sound of its own. Little does the giraffe know that it's about to learn an important lesson from an unlikely place. Join the giraffe on a fun and heartwarming journey, written in rhyme, about not comparing oneself to others. See how the different animals in the story, including a leopard, an eagle and a wise little mouse, help each other and become friends.