Winter For Children

The Great Death arrived with the man from downriver, the one who came with the light-colored strangers and had little red spots covering his body. Thirteen-year-old Millie and her younger sister, Maura, are fascinated by the guests, but soon sickness takes over their village. As they watch the people they know and love die, the sisters remain unaffected and begin to realize that they will have to find a new home.

Geschichten und Märchen von Schnee, Schneemännern und Winterspaß mit Musik...

When Dempsey squirrel reveals that some of his winter food is missing from his storage spaces, the other residents of Winters Park become suspicious. His suggestion that the status of their food be checked, as well, sets off accusations regarding his motives. Is he trying to find where they’ve hidden their food? Or does he plan to steal some later? They think whatever his motives are, they can’t be good! So getting his community to cooperate is a hard sell for Dempsey. They fail to understand they may be facing a common threat.

The whole world seems to transform during the summer of 1965. When Eden’s cousin Winter comes for a visit, it turns out he’s not just there to sightsee. He wants to figure out what happened to his dad, who disappeared 10 years earlier from the Watts area of L.A. So the cousins set out to investigate together, and what they discover brings them joy - and heartache. It also opens up a whole new understanding of their world, just as the area they’ve got their sights on explodes in a clash between the police and the Black residents.

From Buffy Silverman, author of On a Gold-Blooming Day and On a Snow-Melting Day, comes the third installment of a seasonal celebration. With winter's arrival, plants and animals hunker down for the cold season. Rhyming text sparkles in this wonderful story that encourages kids to closely observe the natural world.

Los animales amenazados y en peligro de extinción se encuentran en todo el mundo, en todos los diferentes tipos de hábitats. Los lectores celebran la gran diferencia que hacen las personas bondadosas por estos animales mientras practican sus habilidades utilizando las restas. Cada animal se presenta a través de un verso que rima inteligentemente con un problema de resta.

Dive deep into the adventures of Wally the Walrus as he takes his next voyage...to Wales! Wally ends up getting lost in a cold, wintry Wales with no hope of finding his way home. Luckily for him, he comes across a friendly seagull called Steffan who helps to lead him to safety. All is not quite what it seems as Wally ends up helping Steffan and his friends to face the wrath of Eron the eagle. Will Wally ever make it out of Wales to find his true home?

In 2022, Nathan Chen dazzled the world when he won the gold medal in men's figure skating to Elton John's "Rocketman" at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. Though this was his first Olympic gold, Nathan was not new to big victories. He was already a six-time US national champion and had already won the World Figure Skating Championship three times! Nicknamed the "Quad King," Nathan is known for his thrilling quadruple jumps on the ice and is considered one of the greatest male figure skaters of all time.

Weihnachtsmann? Weihnachten? Davon haben Kokosnuss und Matilda noch nie gehört. Doch als Yeminee mit leuchtenden Augen von Heiligabend erzählt, ist klar: Dieses Fest wollen die Drachen auch feiern! Gemeinsam mit ihrem britischen Freund Robert machen sie sich auf den Weg zum Weihnachtsmann. Auf dieser Reise lernen die Kinder nicht nur neue Englischvokabeln zu den Themen "Winter", "Weihnachtsgeschichte" und "Weihnachtsfest", sondern auch wie unterschiedlich Weihnachten auf der ganzen Welt gefeiert wird.

With trepidation, Katie continues westward with the Kylers. The mountainous terrain makes for difficult traveling, and they arrive in Oregon shortly before the winter snows hit. While the Kylers and the others begin the search for land, Katie's worst fears are confirmed. Her uncle is not there. Then she realizes that she has brought the mustang home, and she cannot keep him with her anymore. Left with no family and without the mustang to rely on, Katie must find her own way....

Unvergesslich ist Hans Christian Andersens Märchen von der "Schneekönigin"; von der kleinen Gerda, die sich auf eine abenteuerliche Suche nach Kay, ihrem besten Freund, begibt, der, durch einen bösen Teufelszauber seines gesunden Menschenverstandes und eigenen Willens beraubt, für die unterkühlte Schneekönigin entflammt ist und sich von ihr in die eisigen Weiten der Finnmark entführen läßt. Auf ihrem langen, gefahrenvollen Weg begegnet Gerda geheimnisvollen Zauberwesen, sprechenden Tieren und Pflanzen, wilden Räubern - und einem ungeahnt mutigen zweiten Ich in ihr selbst.

Rebecca Barnhouse weaves Norse gods, blood feuds, and a terrifying dragon into this spectacular retelling of the end of the Old English poem Beowulf. When he was a baby, Rune washed up onshore in a boat, along with a sword and a pendant bearing the runes that gave him his nickname. Some people thought he was a sacrifice to the gods and wanted to send him right back to the sea. Luckily for Rune, King Beowulf disagreed. He lifted the boy from the boat and gave him to Amma, a wise woman living on a farm far removed from the king’s hall, to raise as she saw fit.

Winter is the worst, but not every winter is the worst winter. Usually, only the lowliest of mounts won't see spring; but this is a tale of a severe early winter that endangers the whole Kingdom. Will our brave heroes and mounts survive the worst winter? Will they be able to fight off an abominable snow creature? Will time travel be involved?Listen to this story to find out!

Goldhamster Willi staunt nicht schlecht, als plötzlich ein Ufo im Planschbecken der Familie Winter landet! Aus dem Ufo steigt ein merkwürdiges lila Ding mit großen, haarigen Füßen. Der Außerirdische Möb hält Willi ganz schön auf Trab. Denn solange er seine Schwungscheibe nicht wiederfindet, um seinen Sternenschubser zu reparieren, geht er Willi mit seinen Essgewohnheiten und Albernheiten gehörig auf die Karotten. Und dann sind da auch noch die neugierige Nachbarin Frau Glotzmotzki und ihr verwöhnter Schoßhund Mopsi, die für einige Turbulenzen sorgen.

The Christmas Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson is a captivating compilation of holiday tales by the celebrated Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. This anthology includes three cherished stories that beautifully capture the essence of the Christmas season: Christmas at Sea, Markheim, and Winter Time. Robert Louis Stevenson showcases his versatile storytelling skills in these Christmas stories. Through his vivid prose, he invites listeners to explore the magic and wonder of Christmas, as well as the complexities of human nature during this special time of year.

Honk! Geese are flying south. Grr! Black bears are looking for a den. Munch! Deer are eating extra food. Find out what other animals do to get ready for winter. What happens in fall? Find out in the Fall's Here! series, part of the Cloverleaf Books™ collection. These nonfiction audiobooks make learning fun!

This bundle will give you practical guidance and support to anyone going through the process of divorce. It covers a wide range of topics, from understanding the emotional and psychological effects of divorce, to navigating the legal process, rebuilding your finances, and co-parenting. It also provides strategies for coping with loneliness, guilt, anger, and blame, as well as guidance for moving on. It aims to help families navigate this difficult time and promote positive outcomes for children.

Christmas break is only a few weeks away. But before Max can relax and enjoy his winter holiday, he has to face a danger beyond any others that he has come across at Filmore Middle School. It is something he fears more than the school bully, Bart Johnson. Something more embarrassing than having to wear stinky gym clothes from the Lost and Found. The Winter School Dance! Girls are supposed to ask the boys this time to the dance. Will anyone ask Max? He doesn’t even know if he wants to go. Will he be expected to actually dance at the event?

¡Hay nieve en el suelo, y los carámbanos se están formando! Debe ser invierno. Descubra qué tipo de actividades la gente hace en el invierno.

You and your child will love these special winter stories for kids. Each story is about the holiday season and includes a cheerful lesson. Also included are some hilarious Christmas jokes. This audiobook is great for early and beginning learners, listening aloud at home with friends and family, and as a cute bedtime storybook.