Speak Child

Fred Korematsu liked listening to music on the radio, playing tennis, and hanging around with his friends - just like lots of other Americans. But everything changed when the United States went to war with Japan in 1941 and the government forced all people of Japanese ancestry to leave their homes on the West Coast and move to distant prison camps. This included Fred, whose parents had immigrated to the United States from Japan many years before. But Fred refused to go.

Over 400 years ago, I was just a rock lying on the shore of America. It was so boring. I wished something exciting would happen to me, anything! I’m just a rock head. I’m made of granite. Only, just don’t take me for granted, please!

Ein Wirbelsturm hat Dorothy und ihren Hund Toto in ein wundersames Land getragen, wo sie der Vogelscheuche, dem Blechmann und dem furchtsamen Löwen begegnen. Gemeinsam machen sie sich auf den Weg zum Zauberer von Oz, der Dorothy und Toto helfen soll, wieder nach Hause zu finden. Doch bevor jeder das bekommt, was er sich am meisten wünscht, haben die Freunde noch so manches Abenteuer zu bestehen.

Mit dem Einsetzen der Herbststürme brechen die Pilotwale jedes Jahr von Schottland in Richtung Süden auf. Dem engen Verband der Wale, die füreinander sorgen, gehört auch der alte und weise OpO an, der viele Jahre allein durch die Meere geschwommen ist. Die jungen Wale, vor allem die Zwillinge ROey und ROsa, sind fasziniert von den spannenden Erzählungen aus seinem langen, abenteuerlichen Leben und wollen immer mehr davon hören. Als OpO spürt, dass seine Kräfte schwinden, wünscht er sich, noch einmal an einen besonderen Ort zu reisen.

From master storyteller Dick King-Smith, this is the hilarious story of a family turned upside-down by an unusually gifted (and demanding) infant. Laura is amazed when her baby brother George starts talking to her when he's only four weeks old, particularly as he sounds like a grown-up! It's a big secret to keep from their parents and the rest of the family and leads to all sorts of comic confusion until George's first birthday - when he makes a speech to his startled family.

It's December 16, 1773, and Boston is about to explode! King George has decided to tax the colonists' tea. The Patriots have had enough. Ethan, the printer's errand boy, is running through town to deliver a message about an important meeting. As he stops along his route - at the bakery, the schoolhouse, the tavern, and more - listeners learn about the occupations of colonial workers and their differing opinions about living under Britain's rule.

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.

Mozarts berühmte "Zauberflöte" dient vielen Kindern als Einstieg in die Welt der Oper. Die Inszenierung der Komischen Oper Berlin mit ihrer Mischung aus Zeichentrickfilm und live agierenden Sänger*innen begeistert seit vielen Jahren Kinder und Erwachsene. Felix von Manteuffel erzählt das zeitlose Märchen über die Macht der Liebe und der Musik neu, Musiker*innen und Sänger*innen der Komischen Oper Berlin präsentieren die bekannten Musiknummern der Oper in Arrangements von Mozarts Zeitgenossen. Ein Hörspaß für Jung und Alt - ganz im Sinne Mozarts.

A dog says “bow, wow” in English and “hav, hav” in Hebrew. Whimsical animals in American and Israeli settings compare their varied noises and sounds. Listeners can explore which sounds are the same and which are different in droll depictions of animals in Israel and the United States. Basic Hebrew vocabulary, including animal names and sounds, are introduced. Iconic locations like Capitol Hill and Central Park in the United States, and the Dome of the Rock and the Sea of Galilee in Israel are featured in illustrations.

What does a daddy do? From day one, this daddy speaks love to his little one. And along with that love, his words and actions speak many other things, too: like truth, joy, comfort, and pride. Like many dads, he answers a million questions and tries to make sure that days are full of fun adventures, giggles, and hugs. Dads are good at scaring away imaginary monsters, and honest about how to confront the real ones, too. They set an example for the future, speaking out for equality and justice, while sharing lessons from the past.

A timeless bedtime story from Francesca Simon, read by Lenny Henry. This download includes dramatised and undramatised versions of the story. A little boy getting ready for bed looks up at the moon and wonders whether it can speak English as it shines all over the world. He tells the moon about his day - it's not lonely falling asleep when you share your day's adventures with the moon.

We All Speak Z tells the story of restless children who ask their grandfather for a bedtime story. Instead, Grandpa tells the children a secret: When we sleep, we speak the same language of everyone, everywhere - the language of Z. When the children realize that this means that they can communicate with anyone they can think of. Their imaginations run wild with the possibilities. They find themselves in outer space, under the sea, and everywhere in between, asking questions and pondering things that they have always wondered about.

Once upon no time, "Holy God" was sitting up in Heaven, just being "God" when he got an instant message, just like people get on their mobile phones. This message was like a miracle however, as it came from a little boy called John, in a beautiful country known as Ireland. John wasn't texting "Holy God" on his mobile phone though; he was just saying his bedtime prayers, thinking of "God" and wondering what would happen if he just closed his eyes and spoke to him in his own words.

Children often begin their faith journey with basic but big questions like How does God speak to me? This charming book from the best-selling author of Whisper and his daughter provides a fun and clever answer! God Speaks in Whispers helps even the youngest listeners look for God's voice in the universe: in creation, as he speaks through his followers, and in the Bible as he speaks through his word.

The English Creek Avenue Kids is a series of adventures and stories told by the communities creatures that live there. The group includes all forms of non-human nature.Toby and Ian are the main characters and narrators of the stories. Their adventures depict the myriad adventures and life lessons which we as humans face in this day-to-day adventure called life.