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Known as one of the most influential filmmakers of all time, Alfred Hitchcock's unique vision in movies like Psycho and The Birds sent shivers down our spines and shock waves through the film industry. His innovative camera techniques have been studied for decades, and his gift for storytelling cemented his place in history. Many directors make great movies, but the genius of Hitchcock helped make movies great. Learn how a chubby boy from London became the "Master of Suspense".

How does a little boy from the London suburbs named Reginald Kenneth Dwight grow up to become one of the biggest pop stars of all time? A lot of talent and a lot of personality! Elton John, as he would later call himself, started playing piano at the age of three. Although he was trained to play classical music, Elton's real love was rock and roll.

On her first day at dance class, Mia can’t wait to put on her bouncy pink tutu. There’s only one problem: her tutu is too-too big! It falls down and Mia falls over it with every step. But just as Mia starts to get upset, she meets Ruby - and Mia realizes that no setback is too hard to handle with a good friend by your side. With simple text and warm, tender illustrations, this I Can Read story is the perfect choice for the earliest readers - and for dance fans of any age!

Will Sparrow, liar and thief, is running away—from the father who sold him for beer, from the innkeeper who threatened to sell him as a chimney sweep, from his whole sorry life. Barefoot and penniless, without family, friends, or boots, Will is determined to avoid capture and, of course, to find something to eat. Some of the travelers he meets on the road have a kind word for him and a promise of better things to come, such as coins and juicy beef ribs. Eager to go along, Will repeatedly finds himself tricked by older and wiser tricksters....

On the day of the dance recital, all the shoes are missing.

Chadwick Boseman shot to fame with his lead role in the blockbuster film Black Panther. Find out more about his rise to stardom!

Delphie's magic red shoes are suddenly feeling too tight, and she really doesn't want to give them up! But before she has time to worry, her friends in Enchantia need her help. King Rat is trying to spoil the Queen's birthday show; can Delphie help undo his mischief?

A bookworm as a child, Stan Lieber read tales about swashbuckling heroes accomplishing amazing feats, but he grew up to write his own thrilling stories that changed the comic book universe forever. While working with Marvel Comics, Stan Lee created many of the world's most iconic characters: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Nick Fury, Daredevil, X-Men, Thor, Black Widow, Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and hundreds more.

When Amalee’s grandmother dies, she inherits a very strange object: a huge champagne bottle filled with over a thousand dollars’ worth of change. Amalee is told to spend the money on something important, so she decides to make a movie about endangered species. Soon there’s as much going on behind the scenes as there is in front of the camera, as Amalee deals with a new friend, a very cute older boy, her wacky family friends, and other challenges. She also discovers something she never expected to find....

You know how in Bollywood when people are in love, they sing and dance from the mountaintops? Eleven-year-old Sonali wonders if they do the same when they’re breaking up. The truth is, Sonali’s parents don’t get along, and it looks like they might be separating. Sonali’s little brother, Ronak, is not taking the news well, constantly crying. Sonali would never do that. It’s embarrassing to let out so many feelings, to show the world how not okay you are. But then something strange happens, something magical, maybe.

Elizabeth Bluemle garnered high praise for her hilarious debut picture book My Father the Dog. Filled with the same brand of fun and silliness, How Do You Wokka-Wokka? will have kids up and moving around in no time - if they aren't doubled-over with laughter. Everyone Wokka-Wokkas in their own unique way - the key is to let your body go crazy and have fun!

Lewis Hallam Jr. was a theater manager and one of the stars of the early American stage. But it wasn't always easy for theater troupes during this time.

In Shining Night, Lena’s overnight fame as an actress continues to pull her into the spotlight, while teaching her what it means to shine for God. Now she’s faced with her biggest challenge yet. When Lena’s favorite music artist, Mallory Winston, sends her a gift box filled with photos and memories of their time on tour together, Lena finds out that the hospital they visited is closing and many of the children and friends she met there may not receive the ongoing care they need. How will Lena and her besties help the children at the hospital face their challenges?

Eleven-year-old Lena Daniels never thought she’d get the chance to star in a movie. Headstrong and determined, she has her life planned out to the minute. But when her best friends Savannah and Emma tell her about an audition, she knows there’s nothing else in the world she’d rather do. And now that she’s gotten her wish, Lena finds that being in the spotlight is harder than it sounds. Lena tackles tough choices, learns the value of perseverance, and keeps her hopes high. And she knows her faith and family will keep her feet on the ground and her eyes on the stars.

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Stage directions are instructions an actor follows in performing a play. They help the director tell the actors where to go on the stage.

Gift your kid the inspirational tale of Bruce Lee! Inspire strength, fortitude, and unlimited possibilities. Are you looking for an empowering biography to inspire the inner genius of your kids? Then you will love our children-friendly biography! This fun biography audiobook is the perfect start for any child to begin listening to non-fiction and biographies. Also known as the “Little Dragon”, Bruce Lee’s story is about a man who confronted the divisive and entrenched societal beliefs of his generation head-on.

Fresh and eager from the success which she scored in her small parts at the Winasset summer theater, Carol Page comes down to Broadway determined to find a part. She is ready to take anything, even the lowliest walk-on, for her dander is up: her father has taunted her with the remark that she will "go bust in two months." She has saved nearly $400 from her summer salary and she means to stretch this until a producer has given her the nod. With her friend Julia, who is looking for a part in comedy, Carol finds a room in a theatrical boardinghouse. She also finds Herbert, a pet skunk, and his...

He was a boy with a guitar. She was a girl with a piano. Raised by loving grandparents in Depression-era rural Texas, their humble beginnings playing local shows to put food on the table started Willie and Bobbie Nelson on a remarkable path to global stardom. In a story filled with details of a childhood in rural Texas - with church socials, general stores, and town dances - Willie and Bobbie weave together an inspiring story of a long-ago time. With triumphs and tragedies, hard work, and determination, here is a deeply personal, gorgeously written, and profoundly moving tale of hope.

On a glittering night of destiny, a cat star is born. The Majestic Kennels, home to the famous cats of KittyTube, welcomes a new kitten, Angel Persian. Angel is eager to follow in the footsteps of her famous mother and father and become a Kittytube sensation. You'll be there when Angel aces her first screen test. She opens her eyes - what will she see? She shivers - and charms - her way through her first snowstorm. Will Angel become a water cat, a piano cat, or something new? Will this tiny kitten find her courage, and her audience on KittyTube? Will she have what it takes to win?