Showing results for "Will Self" in Literature & Fiction

Here is the incomparable Dr. Seuss' story of an unnamed "you" whose travels through the world involve a series of ups and downs. His ultimate success, however, is "98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed!"

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play... He can candle a birthday cake, light a campfire, or so many other cool things.... But what if your dragon is constantly worrying when he’s separated from you?

Are you constantly trying to help your child break a bad habit? Self Disciplined Ninja may be able to help! In this Ninja Life Hacks story, Self Disciplined Ninja learns about an underused superpower called willpower. While battling procrastination, tardiness, and finger nail-biting, Self Disciplined Ninja learns that we all wield the power to overcome these challenges.

Having a pet dragon is so much fun. He can sit, roll over, and play.... He can candle a birthday cake, light a campfire, or so many other cool things.... But what if your dragon is always afraid of doing hard things? What if he gives up easily on anything that’s hard? What if he’s afraid to stand up for his friend just because it’s easier to stay quiet? What if he can’t persevere through anything that’s difficult? What should you do? You train him to do hard things! You show him when things are tough, he needs to be tougher.

Growing up without parents and without schooling, 14-year-old Cloyd is trouble - trouble to himself and everyone else. Sent by his tribe to a home for Indian boys, he is alone and half-wild in remote Utah canyons. As his feeling of isolation turns to desperation, he runs away to find even more trouble. When Cloyd is found and taken to live with an old rancher, he begins to explore the countryside.

Fascinated by marine wildlife, a little Black boy dreams of one day swimming in the ocean alongside all the creatures that make it their home. It will take courage to move from the safety of the swimming pool to the vastness of the ocean, but as he begins his journey of discovery, he soon finds there’s nothing he can’t do. He realizes if he cares about the animals in the ocean, he must also care about their home and sets out to preserve the beaches he loves by picking up trash.

A cute dragon book to teach kids about consequences and making good choices. Your children will immediately understand why some small thoughtless actions could lead to big consequences, and how to make good choice! Having a pet dragon is very fun. You can teach your dragon to sit, stand, roll over, and you can even potty train him... But what if your dragon is constantly doing bad things, and he argues that “it’s so small,” “just a little thing,” “nobody will know,” etc? What do you do? You teach him about consequences.

Having a pet dragon is very fun. You can teach your dragon to sit, stand, roll over, and you can even potty train him. But what if your dragon constantly worries that he’s not good enough, smart enough, fast enough, or good looking enough? What do you do? You teach him to love himself! You teach him that he’s special and unique just the way he is. You teach him that if he wants to be the best, just be the best at being himself.

Raymond is moving with his family from Kingston, Jamaica, to Queens, New York, and he can't wait to show everyone how American he can be! Whether it's through books, magazines, music videos and movies, he learns about America in any way he can, even if some of his sources of information are out-dated. However, on Raymond's first day of school in America, his every attempt to impress everyone with his “American-ness” backfires. What's worse, his new classmates doubt if he's Jamaican at all.

Von Trotzköpfen, Angstmäusen und Mutzeichen. Willi will unbedingt den großen Teddy-Bären haben! Dafür wirft er sich sogar auf den Boden und strampelt. Lena will nicht mehr malen, weil sie findet, dass ihr kein Bild gelingt. Aber dann hat ihre Mama eine tolle Idee, was man mit missglückten Bildern machen kann! Ganz unterschiedliche Geschichten erzählen davon, warum Kinder trotzig sind - und wie sie mit ihrer Wut, ihrem Zorn oder ihrer Trauer umgehen können!

Von Trotzköpfen, Angstmäusen und Mutzeichen. Jonas hat furchtbare Angst, alleine von der großen Rutsche zu rutschen, aber als Mathias mit ihm zusammen hinunter will, traut er sich doch. Eva ist ganz mutig und beschützt ihre kleine Schwester vor den großen Jungs. Lotte geht ohne ihre Mama einkaufen. Und Leo übernachtet zum ersten Mal bei seiner Freundin Paula. In den Erzählungen geht es um Angst, Mut und manchmal auch Übermut - hier findet jedes Kind seine Lieblingsgeschichte!

Von Trotzköpfen, Angstmäusen und Mutzeichen. Marie hat richtig Angst vor dem grauslich-grünen Krokodil unter ihrem Bett. Aber dann sagt sie laut: "Nein", und das Krokodil verschwindet von ganz allein. Tim mag Tante Ulla eigentlich sehr gerne, aber ihre klebrigen Lippenstiftküsse findet er widerlich. Bei ihrem nächsten Besuch traut er sich endlich, ihr das zu sagen - und sie ist noch nicht mal böse! Einfühlsam erzählen die Geschichten von unterschiedlichen Anlässen, Grenzen ziehen.

Can Freddy learn how to tell his friends and family how he feels? Freddy is a clever but anxious little fox. He’s nervous about what friends and family will think of him if he speaks up and shares his ideas. Cheer on Freddy’s successes as he learns to keep trying.

Was will ein Schwein??? Tanzen natürlich!!! Ferkelchen Mirabella will es jedenfalls unbedingt. Doch Mama Sau und Vater Eber haben für Mirabellas großen Traum so gar kein Verständnis. Sie lachen ihr Kind nur aus. Schweine tanzen doch nicht, schon gar nicht, wenn sie so rosig und pummelig sind wie Mirabella. Punkt. Schluss. Aus! Mit diesem Urteil konfrontiert, fasst die Kleine einen wilden, aber lebensgefährlichen Entschluss. Sie will nichts mehr essen. Sie will endlich abnehmen. Rank und schlank werden wie ein Ballerina. Das geht beinahe schief.

A young boy's imagination takes off as he gazes at family photos, whisking him off on a fantastical journey. Along the way, the boy tries exciting and bold new things, ventures into unexplored worlds, and forms deep connections with his multicultural heritage and the ancestors who imbue him with the strength and courage to make a difference.

Little Nell's family thinks she's too small to really accomplish anything. But one snowy winter day, while Nell is playing with her forest friends Reindeer, Hare, and Bear Cub, her friends encourage her to build a snowman.

¡Por fin Violeta, Adriana, Jimena y Martina se han desprendido de todas las piedras en los bolsillos y pueden volar! Pero la banda de noloconseguirás sigue al acecho y prepara un nuevo golpe para evitar que las niñas se eleven libres y felices. Quizás con la ayuda del señor siquierespuedes, ellas consigan cambiar la canción del NO por la canción del SÍ: ¿lograrán volar hasta lo más alto? ¿Lograrán ser lo que quieran ser?

Having a pet dragon is very fun. You can teach him to sit, roll over, and play. He can candle a birthday cake, lit a campfire, or so many other cool things. But what if your dragon is always afraid of making mistakes? What if he’s too extreme and want everything to be perfect?

Teach your kid the “I got this!” attitude! Your children will immediately have confidence in handling every difficult situation after listening to this audiobook. Join the journey of Drew and his dragon, Diggory Doo. Learn how Drew teaches his dragon that he can handle whatever issue comes his way.