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Normal. Who is to say what this word means? For Magda Newman, it was a goal. She wanted her son Nathaniel to be able to play on the playground, swim at the beach, enjoy the moments his friends took for granted. But Nathaniel’s severe Treacher Collins syndrome - a craniofacial condition - meant that other concerns came first. Could he eat without the aid of a gastrointestinal tube? Could he hear? Would he ever be able to breathe effortlessly? But Nathaniel looks at “normal” from a completely different perspective.

Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog - it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time.

Sofia will show your little ones how to control their breathing in various situations, whether at school, at home, or on the playground. Five breathing techniques presented in the book will help calm your children and show them a fun way of managing their own body, breath, and emotions.

"Sunday, I'm a sailor with a ship to rule the waves. My quest today is simple - search for treasure in the caves." What will he be on Monday? When it's time to go to sleep, will his bedtime routine help him settle down? Using alliteration and written in rhyme, this bedtime book teaches the days of the week and the importance of hygiene in an imaginative story your kids will want to listen to again and again.

With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly book. This book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways.

Baby calf enjoys many snacks during his day.

There's nothing like playing under a bright blue sky on a softball diamond. Find out everything you need to know for hitting one out of the park and turning double plays.

Amelies weltbester Freund ist ihr Nashorn-Kuscheltier Antonio. Wenn Amelie mit Antonio allein ist, wird er sogar lebendig und kann sprechen. Dann bringt er Amelie auch gern mal auf abenteuerliche Ideen: Als es draußen regnet, picknicken sie einfach auf dem Teppich. Auf dem Weg ins Badezimmer starten sie eine geheime Nachtwanderung durch die ganze Wohnung. Manchmal wird Amelie aber auch im Kindergarten geärgert oder Antonio hat schlechte Laune. Dann kuscheln sich die beiden weltbesten Freunde aneinander und sind füreinander da - Nase an Nashorn!

Fantasievolle Geschichten über Freundschaft, Mut und Zusammenhalt, für Kinder ab 4 Jahren. Amelie ist vier Jahre alt. Ihr allerbester Freund ist ihr Nashorn-Kuscheltier Antonio. Antonio ist ein ganz besonderes Stofftier: Wenn er mit Amelie allein ist, wird er lebendig und kann sprechen. Dann hilft er Amelie bei allen großen und kleinen Problemen: Zum Beispiel bei der Badezimmerüberschwemmung, oder als Mama krank ist, oder als Ole und seine Freunde nicht mit Amelie spielen wollen. Antonio vertreibt schlechte Laune und hilft beim Einschlafen. Das ist wahre Freundschaft!

When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, 10-year-old Knox’s mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings to California, where they think they will be safe from the virus. But life in America isn’t easy. at Knox’s new school, the other kids think that because he is from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, Mom’s freaking out because she just got fired, and Dad doesn’t know when he’ll see them all again, because all flights out of Hong Kong have been cancelled.

Why is everyone so happy? In 26 charming stories, you will find messages that shine brightly and awaken greater awareness in listeners young and old. These stories create a vision of how the world truly can become a happier and more peaceful place to live. They also convey how important it is to support our children's positive imagination and beliefs and to allow them to be themselves so that they will go on to create a better world for all of us.

The world is full of tiny viruses and bacteria that can be seen only through a microscope. Some bacteria can be helpful, but others cause diseases such as typhoid fever. Viruses can cause deadly diseases such as COVID-19. Young listeners will get all the facts about bacteria and viruses, including their similarities and differences, how they cause infections, and how people can keep dangerous germs from spreading.

Everything a young listener needs to know about obesity: what it is, how it happens, and how to help solve the problem. The audiobook also presents real-life stories of kids who struggle with obesity.

Sugars and fats are okay in small amounts. Learn about how MyPlate helps kids limit sugars and fats.

Using real-world examples set within the context of a child who is using the Internet for the first time and watching an older sibling interact with social media, Dr. Roberts takes listeners through several common scenarios around parental supervision, online bullying and anonymity.

Head lice have invaded Edith B. Sugarman Elementary School, and George wants nothing more than to remain scotch-free from the vermin. Well, that and he wants his dad's booth at Career Day to be infinitely more popular than his enemy Louis Farley's dad's booth. He even bet his skull ring for Louis' wheelie sneakers to prove his dad's job is cooler. But when it comes to the day of the event, George isn't so confident he will win the bet or stay lice free!

This book will teach the child some valuable lessons about politeness. Polite behavior usually brings out the best in the persons your child interacts with and results in happiness all round. The child will absorb the lessons and values effortlessly and automatically. To help summarize the lessons, our little heroine, Rita, writes what she has learnt from each day’s experience in her diary. The bright, happy illustrations will keep the child interested throughout. In the books in this series, the child will experience the fun times that Rita and her friends have. They spend holidays ...

From the discovery of the Polio vaccine to the breakthrough in mRNA vaccines for COVID-19, this exploration of scientific inquiry celebrates the greatest developments to date in vaccine science. Get to know the physicians, scientists, and other researchers responsible for these breakthroughs in medicine, and explore the ups, the downs, and the eureka moments that are science in action.

The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years is now available as a series of audiobooks! This laugh-out-loud collection includes Mr Happy, Little Miss Sunshine, Mr Calm, Little Miss Hug, Mr Tall, Little Miss Princess, Mr Small and Little Miss Tiny. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics.

It's not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reasonable hour, like his friends do. But no . . . Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and doing tricks on his skateboard - but he's hooting mad about it ! Children who have a hard time going to bed will love this fun twist on the universal dilemma.