Early Bird

Betsy Stevenson is praying fervently for a change. But when a big part of her prayer is answered she asks the Lord, “Is this really You? An RV, of all things.”According to Ben (her hubby and a workaholic), he thinks retiring at 60, buying an RV and traveling is a grand idea. He says, “I’ve been talking to Matilda (their pooch) and the Lord and I feel it’s a go. After much more prayer and preparation Betsy agrees and they begin the journey to downsize into a 38 foot 5th wheel. Then their RV adventure begins. Their best friends Rose and Larry Wilford tag along and the four get On ...

Little Crow is not one to rise early. He loves to sleep, and often awakens only when the sun is ready to go to bed. One day, however, he rouses at the first ray of light, flying out to find worms for his mother! Listeners will certainly be enchanted by this beautiful and heart-warming story.

The spirit of an ancient witch haunts the woods outside Millsboro, Delaware. For two hundred years children have heard warnings about the old woman who would steal you away if you roamed her woods. What if the stories are true? What if she's still out there? Gifted child psychic Maggie Mumford is sure she is and is determined to stop her. But what would you do if you lost your child? It's a terrible question to even consider. Mollie Kehonk had to face a furture without her daughters in it. When the opportunity to snatch them back from the cold hand of death requires her to turn her back on ...

Wie alles begann: Horndeich ermittelt in seinem ersten Fall in Darmstadt. Für alle LeserInnen von Nele Neuhaus und Wolfgang Burger. "Schon während Margot sich neben den Toten kniete, überfiel sie ein Gefühl, dass dieser Mann noch etwas verbarg und drehte den Kopf in ihre Richtung. Dann wusste sie, was es war. Sie hatte den Augenblick immer gefürchtet, und doch gewusst, dass er eines Tages kommen würde: Sie kannte den Toten." In Darmstadt gibt es ein Treffen der so genannten "Madonnenkinder".

Follow the adventures of Wiggly Worm and his best friends (Snarky Snail, Rattles Snake, and Munchy Mosquito). Wiggly and his friends live in a backyard garden. What happens when they decide to explore outside the yard? This is an excellent storybook for early listeners as a bedtime story.

The Halloween Adventure in Mexico Join a family on their unforgettable Halloween vacation in Mexico! When their curious son sneaks away to the beach, he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a wild and mysterious adventure. With a giant whale lurking in the deep blue sea and an unexpected journey beneath the waves, the family must uncover the secrets of the ocean before it’s too late. Will they find their way back, or will Halloween hold a surprise they’ll never forget? This fun and slightly spooky story is perfect for children ages 4 to 8, offering just the right amount of excitement...

Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When she is 12, the Nazis occupy Paris and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great-uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel.

The Early Birds is the feel-good and funny follow-up to The Future Homemakers of America that proves that no matter what life throws at you, great friends and regular cocktails will always see you through. In this hymn to lifelong female friendship, Peggy soldiers on through new upheavals, including her ex-husband Vern's Alzheimer's diagnosis, the death of one of her nearest and dearest, a life-changing house move and the world-shattering events of 9/11.

Maman hirondelle a bien du chagrin ce matin. Elle a perdu un petit œuf auquel elle tenait énormément. Son fils Gabriel tente alors de la consoler, avec beaucoup de douceur et d’empathie. Cet album, qui aborde le thème de la fausse couche avec délicatesse et subtilité, permettra aux personnes qui traversent un événement similaire d’avoir un support adapté afin de pouvoir dialoguer et échanger avec les jeunes enfants qui les entourent.

Follow the adventures of Chompy the shark and his best friends (Jilly the jellyfish, Buzz the swordfish, Slick the seal, and Flashy the starfish). Chompy didn't always have friends, because most of the sea creatures were afraid of him. Find out how he made friends!

Before Genys Arroyan was captain, and M'kar was Chief of Talents and Treinna was head of linguistics and Jasper was chief engineer … in the golden years under Captain Rob Hollis's leadership … A dark shadow from the crewmates' past shows up to make life and a new, precarious mission difficult for the junior officers of the Defender. A nomadic fleet grudgingly agrees to host a diplomatic team from the Alliance.

Follow the adventures of Peanut the Elephant and her friends at the zoo! Peanut is a very happy elephant and she has lots of playful and adorable friends.

Follow the adventures of Franky the Frog and his best friend Felix the Fly. Franky is a very happy frog. Do you want to find out why he is so happy? This is an excellent storybook for early readers, listening aloud at home, and as a bedtime story.

Jasmine has wanted her very own pet for years. On her seventh birthday, her wish finally comes true! She adopts Cuddles from the local animal shelter. They quickly become best of friends. Follow the adventures of Cuddles and Jasmine! This is an excellent storybook for early readers, listening aloud at home or school, and as a bedtime story.

WIE KANNST DU ALS ZEUGE VON UNERKLÄRLICHEN UND MYSTERIÖSEN EREIGNISSEN DIR DEINER SELBST NOCH SICHER SEIN, WENN SICH DEINE VORSTELLUNG VON DER WELT GERADE FÜR IMMER VERABSCHIEDET? Dieser Roman schlägt den Spannungsbogen von Island bis zum ehemaligen Kloster Corvey an der Weser. Das Buch verwebt Aspekte nordischer Mystik und mittelalterlicher Geschehnisse mit dem Leben eines jungen modernen Paares: Von ihren Flitterwochen auf Island zurück, wird die dreißigjährige Wissenschaftlerin Theresa plötzlich von verstörenden Visionen einer dunklen, fratzenhaften Gestalt heimgesucht.

Eine Entdeckung, für die Menschen töten würden. "Ich glaube, ich fange an, zu verstehen. Diese Entdeckungen müssen Milliarden wert sein." Eine mysteriöse Mordserie erschüttert München. Im Forschungs- und Innovationszentrum eines Automobilherstellers stirbt ein Ingenieur bei einer Wasserstoffexplosion. Noch am selben Tag wird ein Physiker der TU München in einen tödlichen Autounfall verwickelt. Bloßer Zufall? Als nur einen Tag später ein Vorstandsmitglied des Automobilkonzerns vom Dach des Firmengebäudes in den Tod springt, wird es Zeit zu handeln.

Talk to your child about perseverance and never giving up as you read how Meow Meow used her grit and her determination to succeed - with a little help from her sharing friends! Meow Meow stories are simple, fun stories of friendship, happiness, and childhood.

WIE WEIT WÜRDEST DU GEHEN, UM DEINE LIEBSTEN ZU BESCHÜTZEN? Der Sommer vor zwei Jahren. Die Geschäfte von Bestatter Hermann Thaddäus König laufen schlecht. Als er seinem väterlichen Freund Manfred in einem Akt der Freundschaft beim Übergang ins Jenseits und damit sich selbst aus der Bredouille hilft, bleibt das nicht ohne Folgen. Es führt Hermann Thaddäus (vorerst) heraus aus der Pleite, die Jugendliebe Emma in Hermanns Bett und manchen Bewohner Ingelreins in Königs schwarzes Firmenauto.

Dive into the world of alliteration, and turn your beginner reader’s experience into a playful and challenging exercise that optimizes the use of the letter “N”.

The following is a selection from three books that were published in 1894, 1910, and 1905 respectively by early pioneers who ventured into Tibet. They are Among the Tibetans, India and Tibet, To Lhassa at Last. Although as Westerners their perspectives are culturally bounded (and too often myopic), they each write vividly and occasionally with great insight about what they experienced in their travels. Sadly, however, two of the narratives are militaristic and we witness an unwanted invasion on behalf of the British to gain controlling interest in the region.