Box For Children

Long, long ago, when the world was still young and hopeful, there lived a girl named Pandora. One day, a beautiful mysterious box was left in her cottage. She was warned not to open it. But she did open the box, and all of a sudden a swarm of hideously ugly creatures flew out, bringing with them pain and suffering. Then, at last, a bright glistening fairy flew out to bring new hope to the world.

In The Mailbox Tree, time travelers Grant and Alex must journey back into history on an incredible voyage through Christmas past. Revisiting the dangerous time of the first Hanukkah, the wild celebrations of Roman Saturnalia, Charlemagne’s great Boar’s Head Feast, and Charles Dickens’ London, the boys must look for clues in the pages of time to solve the riddle that will save Christmas Future.

What are the treasures in Benjamin's Box? Come along with Benjamin and see. Like all boys and girls, Benjamin is very, very curious. When Jesus comes to Jerusalem, Benjamin decides to follow him and find out who he really is. At first, Benjamin thinks Jesus is a teacher, then a king. At last, he learns the good news - news that every child (and grown-up!) will want to share.

Wie war das eigentlich, als der Weihnachtsmann noch ein ganz normaler Junge war? Wie lebt es sich im Wichtelreich? Und können Rentiere tatsächlich vom Himmel fallen? Die Geschichte vom kleinen Nikolaus, der eine ganz besondere Mütze findet und nie wieder absetzt, vom Waisenmädchen Amelia, die viele sehnliche Wünsche an den Weihnachtsmann hat und von Miika, der Weihnachtsmaus, schenken der ganzen Familie herzerwärmende Weihnachtsmomente.

Ludwig Bechstein (1801 - 1860) war etwas später dran als die allgegenwärtigen Brüder Grimm, doch sind seine Märchensammlungen nicht minder berühmt. Und auch wenn er einige Märchen im Repertoire hat, die vor ihm schon die Grimms aufgeschrieben hatten ("Schneeweißchen", "Dornröschen"), so präsentiert er uns doch zahlreiche Geschichten, die ganz neu sind und somit eine unerlässliche Ergänzung darstellen. "Das Mäuslein Sambar", "Zitterinchen", "Die drei Hunde", "Der wandernde Stab", "Die Wünschdinger" und viele mehr erzählt nur Bechstein - und das auf wunderbar unterhaltsame Weise.

These stories are examples of the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

The treasure house of Knox castle is empty! Now conspiracy and war threaten the kingdom while mysterious noises and unexplained events fill the castle. As best friends Kaye, Reggie, and Beau search for the missing treasure, jealous knights plot to get rid of Kaye for good. Can Kaye find the treasure in time to save the kingdom? Or will he risk losing his knighthood forever?

From the author of The Day the Crayons Quit comes a groundbreaking new friendship series, introducing mischievous Monkey and inquisitive Cake as they grapple with life's biggest questions.

When she gets home from school, Nola senses a strange presence. What’s happening? Has someone from Pandorient crossed into her Hexaworld? With help from Igor and Andrea, the mysterious trespasser is unmasked. What a reckless breach! Anton and Mathilda were very clear: no one should pass through the gates of Pandorient and into the Hexaworld! So when a group of Pandorientians appears in Nola’s room on a quest to find Pandoccident, she and her friends fear the worst. Are both worlds now in danger? Find out in the third volume of this enchanting series that will leave fantasy fans spellbound.

When Boomi’s dad dies of COVID, the rest of her life topples like a row of dominoes. First her best friend, Bebe, stops talking to her. Then she gets kicked out of her ballet academy. Her mom becomes hyper focused on her weight. Her grandmother sinks further into the shadows of her mind. Then Boomi is given one last gift from her dad: his old boombox. Inside it, she finds a mix tape and a note: You can change your life. When she presses play on the boombox, her life really does change: she’s magically transported to Thumpton-on-Soar, England, 1986. And her dad’s there!

Coco is the youngest of the Tanberry sisters, but she's as headstrong as any of them. Coco is crazy about animals and loves her riding lessons. When Caramel, her favourite pony at the stables, is sold, Coco scopes out the new owner - and she's not happy about what she discovers. With big sister Honey going off at the deep end and Summer only just recovering from her eating disorder, there's no-one at Tanglewood to help Coco out. Can Coco save Caramel alone - or will a new friend help her?

Eine echte Märchenschatztruhe öffnet sich hier! Die berühmtesten Märchen von Wilhelm Hauff - Kalif Storch, Zwerg Nase, Der kleine Muck, Saids Schicksale, Das Märchen vom falschen Prinzen - sind ebenso dabei wie zahlreiche Märchen aus China, Japan, Indien und der Türkei. Natürlich dürfen auch Sindbad der Seefahrer, Ali Baba und die 40 Räuber sowie Aladin und die Wunderlampe nicht fehlen!

New dual-language edition in both Spanish and English. For the artist, the free thinker, the uniquely inventive individual in each of us, Think Outside the Box unlocks the key to applying creativity to daily life and turning any problem or worry inside out. Designed to define out-of-the-box thinking for the youngest of us, this fun and unique illustrative journey reminds us all how simple and practical it can be to apply a new perspective to even the most daunting challenges.

These stories are examples of the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

Die Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn Hörbuch Box präsentiert die gesammelten Abenteuer der zwei wohl berühmtesten Charaktere der amerikanischen Literatur! Mit dabei: Ungekürzte Lesungen der Romane Tom Sawyers Abenteuer und Streiche, Die Abenteuer und Fahrten des Huckleberry Finn sowie die Kriminalgeschichte Tom Sawyer, der kleine Detektiv.

Poppy’s Nanny is coming to stay for Easter which is brilliant but there’s been a burglary in the neighbourhood and a priceless painting has been stolen.Will Poppy’s house be next? How can she and Nanny keep a four hundred year old painting of a girl eating an egg safe when the nation’s sneakiest criminals have their eyes set on it?Poppy and Nanny are on the case, but the stakes are about as high as cheese can get!Can Poppy save the day?

When a crow finds a piece of cheese on the road, she flies to a nearby tree and prepares to eat the tasty treat. Who will eat what (or whom) is up for grabs however, when an overly friendly fox appears below and begins to chat. This beloved fable is retold by popular children's storyteller, Rand Whipple with his trademark humor and wit.

Watching the evening news with her parents, Lolis is shocked to see the destruction caused by a hurricane in Puerto Rico. Seeing houses, trees, and cars destroyed and seeing children crying as their parents try to comfort them, Lolis feels helpless. But all it takes is one bag of grain and a determined spirit to inspire Lolis. Now she must take action and ask herself, What can I do to help?

Because Yumi Ruíz-Hirsch has grandparents from Japan, Cuba, and Brooklyn, her mother calls her a poster child for the 21st century. Yumi would laugh if only her life wasn't getting as complicated as her heritage. All of a sudden she's starting eighth grade with a girl who collects tinfoil and a boy who dresses like a squid.

No one saw Eliza Vanda arrive in Tidgy Bay that rainy winter afternoon. The sign advertising 'Cabins for Rent’ was almost hidden by a pile of builder’s rubble, but Eliza Vanda didn’t seem at all put out by the mess. ‘This is a nice little pocket,’ she said. ‘It should suit us very well’.