Winter For Children

Liebe Eltern, vertraut euren Kindern einfach! Denn das Zauberwort für eine erfolgreiche Schulzeit lautet: Eigenverantwortung. Winters innovativer Ansatz "Coaching statt Nachhilfe" verzichtet auf belastende Paukerei und setzt stattdessen eine positive Motivationsspirale in Gang: Die Schüler erkennen Sinn und Nutzen der geforderten Leistungen für das eigene Leben und entwickeln ein besseres Verhältnis zu Lehrern und Lernstoff.

Welcome to the new world. We thought we were the last and all we had to do was survive the initial outbreak. Turns out the hard part is surviving each other. Man, the post-apocalypse is brutal. Most of the runners have phased out, but a fraction have survived. They are smarter, faster, and way more deadly. We were supposed to be safe, but the virus has mutated, making the infected smarter than anyone ever thought possible. Our only hope for survival is to make it to the Tower, where we'll be safe behind walls with a group of survivors just like us.

Death is only the beginning. Nivian's job is simple. Protect the balance of life and death above anything else, even at the risk of her own life. So when the sudden and lingering presence of a dark guardian makes her question if death is coming for her, Nivian is determined to be the hunter, not the hunted. Tension breaks out between the watchers and the reapers as the balance shifts, threatening all of existence, and a struggle for power leads to unimaginable consequences.

Ever since Medusa unwittingly crossed her school’s resident mean girl, her life has been hell. If only she could keep her distance from Perseus who has a knack for always being in the wrong place at the right time. But rivalry goes too far when a curse that can destroy the village is cast. Only the favor of the gods can reverse it, but the gods are vengeful and not always forgiving.

Steve hat eine Einladung zu einem exklusiven Bauwettbewerb auf der friedlichen Pilz-Insel bekommen und seine Freunde Max, Lucy und Henry wollen ihn bei diesem ungewöhnlichen Abenteuer begleiten. Doch schon der Weg zum Wettbewerb birgt jede Menge Gefahren, und als die bunte Truppe schließlich am Ziel angelangt ist, gehen die Probleme erst richtig los. Ein Sabotage-Akt jagt den nächsten und es scheint, als wolle jemand den Wettbewerb verhindern.

Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl - a suffragist - in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: She’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud.

Bertie, George, Harry, and Tom are all thinking about Christmas at Miss Ware’s Boarding school. The trouble is Tom’s parents live in India and a trip from England at Christmastime is out of the question. Bertie thinks to invite Tom home with him, but scarlet fever leaves Bertie without a home for Christmas. These two lads need a Christmas miracle. Like all great Christmas stories they get one. A delightful short story narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A tiny tale about the Chester Imp, whose self-imageries are so outlandish and incredible to believe they land him in trouble with the other grotesques and mystical creatures. He is taught a lesson he will never forget. This story is based on the Chester Imp, which can be found in Chester's Cathedral, high up on the north nave wall.

Egan Bagley is a talented clockmaker who is about to create one of the most magnificent clocks the country has ever set its eyes on, but after a visit from a gypsy selling him a bewitched bead, things are about to turn peculiar. With the magical powers of the four faced clock, the little gnome of a man plays havoc with time and is about to become one of the richest men in Chester with upsetting consequences.

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.

This magical flight of fancy is for children aged six to 12 years old and for the young at heart! It is a delightful and absorbing tale which will leave you wanting more. A dull, wet school holiday which has been so disappointing, is now drawing to a close for Alex. All this changes when an unexpected visit to the Great Museum of History with his eccentric aunt sets off a fantastic chain of events.

Critically acclaimed children’s author Jonah Winter reimagines a true story from 1987. The small Long Island town of Islip has a big problem - 3,168 tons of garbage and no place to put it! So workers pile the smelly refuse on a large barge, hire a tug boat, and send the stuff south to find a final resting place. But as the barge travels from North Carolina to New Orleans and from Mexico to Belize - nobody wants Islip’s rotting mountain of garbage.

Was tun, wenn Weihnachten auszufallen droht? Können Mädchen Ritter sein? Und wer will mit einem Eisbär befreundet sein? Abenteuerlust, Entdeckergeist und Neugier bringen so manche Probleme mit sich, nicht nur für Menschen. Auch Katzen, sprechende Hunde und kleine Drachen stehen vor großen Problemen. Diese und weitere Figuren können Kinder in der Spenden-Anthologie zugunsten der Opfer der Hochwasserkatastrophe 2021 entdecken. Wir schenken euch ein Lächeln am Morgen, ein Staunen gegen Mittag, ein Kichern am Abend und zauberhafte Träume für die Nacht.

Hey du wundervolles Mädchen! Ja, genau dich meine ich. Hat dir schon mal jemand gesagt, dass du etwas ganz besonderes bist? Denn - das kannst du mir glauben - du bist es! Du bist einzigartig und perfekt. Auch wenn es viele tausend andere Mädchen auf dieser Welt gibt, keines davon ist so wie du es bist. Also vergiss das nicht! In diesem Hörbuch lernst du Mädchen kennen, die ähnliche Probleme haben wie du und vor den gleichen Herausforderungen stehen. Sie haben vor etwas Angst, machen sich Sorgen oder sind einfach unsicher.

Ein ganz außergewöhnliches Mutmachhörbuch. Die wunderschönen Geschichten in diesem Hörbuch versprechen einen fantasievollen Lesespaß und vermitteln dabei unverzichtbare pädagogische Werte für eine glückliche und selbstbewusste Kindheit. So können die Mädchen in eine aufregende Fantasiewelt eintauchen, sich auf eine spannende Reise mit den kleinen Heldinnen der Geschichten begeben und dabei gleichzeitig wichtige Botschaften für das reale Leben mitnehmen. Von einem Expertenteam geprüft – Von Kindern geliebt.

Pato is just a stuffed dinosaur, but he hopes that by emulating the giving and loving nature of Santa Claus, he'll become real. Can he do enough good deeds to make his wish a reality? This heartwarming story teaches us all to follow our dreams.

Pato is just a stuffed dinosaur, but he hopes that by emulating the giving and loving nature of Santa Claus, he'll become real. Can he do enough good deeds to make his wish a reality? This heartwarming story teaches us all to follow our dreams.

You’re never too young to make a big difference, as Hope Jones has learned in her fight against plastic pollution. Now she's on a mission to save the animals and persuade everyone she knows to turn vegetarian. But just how can Hope get Dad to give up his beloved bacon butties?

Hi, my name is Hope Jones, and I'm giving up plastic to save our oceans! Giving up plastic is really hard. There’s so much everywhere! In the supermarket, my classroom, our bathroom...And grown-ups don’t seem to care. Luckily I have my friend Harry to help me. Together, we're going to save the world!