Family Reader

There are approximately two million species of animals on earth, and each animal possesses characteristics and forms that make it unique and different. This book presents 270 random animal facts that will wow your mind and increase your knowledge of the magnificent animals that call earth home.

In this celebratory, reassuring rhyming story, a little girl with two mummies shares the magic of her family and discovers how magic all her friends' families are too. This is a warm, funny story that's perfect for opening up conversations about different families in a playful, creative way.

Another instalment of the anarchic diaries of 11-year-old Alistair Fury and his quest for justice for younger brothers. This time he's desperate to impress Giselle, his older brother's glamorous French exchange partner.

A FUN READ ALL YEAR ROUND! Santa Claus is Coming to Town Christmas is three weeks away and a mysterious “Santa” has been mailing presents to sixth grader Sophie Washington in this adorable, illustrated chapter book for middle grade readers. There is no secret Santa gift exchange going on at her school, so she can’t imagine who it could be. Sophie’s best friends, Chloe, Valentina, and Mariama guess the gift giver is either Nathan Jones or Toby Johnson, two boys in Sophie’s class who have liked her in the past, but she’s not so sure. Sophie uncovers clues to find her secret Santa ...

Twelve-year-old Danny Warner is supposed to spend Christmas with his dad in Sand Coulee, Montana, but all that changes when his mother moves Danny and his sister, Becky, to Red Rock, Arizona instead. Danny, who hasn’t seen his dad since his parents’ divorce six months earlier, is now more determined than ever to get to Montana. He devises a plan, a daring and dangerous one, to be carried out in the cloak of night under the winter Arizona skies. But his plan doesn’t go as intended, and Danny finds himself on the journey of a lifetime—too far to go back, and uncertain on how to move ...

"Timi and the Enchanted Paintbrush": A Magical Tale of Creativity, Problem-Solving, and Community Service Story Description for Parents and Teachers "Timi and the Enchanted Paintbrush" is an inspiring children's story perfect for elementary and middle school readers ages 7-12. This enchanting tale follows eleven-year-old Timi Alvarez, a creative young artist who discovers a magical paintbrush that brings his drawings to life. When his village faces a devastating drought, Timi combines his artistic talents with scientific research to save his community. Educational Value for Children This ...

One day after school, on the couch in the basement, Tori's uncle did something bad. Afterward, Tori tells her mom. Even though telling was a brave thing to do, her mom still doesn't believe her at first. Her grandma still takes his side. And Tori doesn't want anyone else - even her best friend - to know what happened. Now Tori finds herself battling mixed emotions - anger, shame, and sadness - as she deals with the trauma. But with the help of her mom, her little sister, her best friend, and others, can Tori find a way to have the last word?

Marie-Douce s'envole pour Paris. Là-bas, elle entre d'un coup dans le monde des célébrités! C'est qu'après une poussée de croissance spectaculaire et les soins d'un styliste, elle est méconnaissable. Que faire lorsque les garçons s'intéressent à elle? Elle a peut-être l'apparence d'une jeune femme, mais, dans sa tête, elle est toujours aussi timide et maladroite! Et puis il y a le mystérieux Lucien qui la trouble tant!

Libby and her big sister, Bella, used to be close, but lately Bella's become sarcastic and mean and obsessed with her boyfriend. Then there's six-year-old Grace, the baby of the family. Whenever Mum and Dad aren't at work, it's all about Grace. So where does Libby fit in? Things change suddenly when the girls move to the tiny village where their dad grew up - and go to a posh new school. Libby doesn't mind, but Bella can't bear to leave her boyfriend behind. Soon there are secrets everywhere.

Understanding Covid-19 with Your Family: Staying Home is Book 2 in the Understanding Covid-19 series. Book 2 focuses on introducing emotional factors and life tragedy to children with regards to the pandemic and losing family to sudden life events. Book 2 also focuses on family bonding and addressing the stresses of staying home with your family during the Covid-19 shutdown.

Luna-C is madness for music, for performing. Luna-C is two friends, one dream, one man. It's an obsession and a gift, a sacrifice and a celebration. Luna-C is the story of a band, and the people in it.

The little old woman who lives in a book has lost her children! But instead of sitting around and waiting for them to show up, in a refreshingly empowering, feminist take on the classic tale, she departs on a mission to find her kids herself - even if it means popping into every other fairy tale and nursery rhyme in town!

Hi, animal lover! From lizards and aardvarks to giant squids and pangolins, you will learn about some amazing animals - including some you may not have ever even heard of. Get ready to impress your family and friends with the coolest animal facts you have ever heard. Find inspiration and bond with your children through learning about animals together. Look up the animals while listening to follow along and put an image with the animal. There are so many ways you can enjoy your time together learning about the creatures of Earth!

Most of the time, you're glad your dad is your dad, until he gets grouchy, bossy, or just totally gross. Then you wish you could swap him for something else. But be careful what you wish for, because it could be way worse. In this silly what-if story, kids will roar with laughter at the misadventures of a monkey dad, an alligator dad, a whale dad, and even a unicorn dad! But nothing can replace the dads who love them more than anything in the whole wide world.

Mouse is desperate to be a superhero. To find that power that will make him stand out in the crowd. But his every attempt ends in failure. He can't even get any attention at home as his five brothers (triplets and twins) take every second of Mum and Dad's attention. When Mum foils a bank robbery while on duty as a lollipop lady, she and Mouse are lauded as superheroes. Joining forces with Mouse are The Z List - a group of unlikely crime fighters. But in their midst is a traitor hell-bent on revenge.

Bobby is a green balloon and found it kind of cool when he visited a local farm with all the kids from school. He went with Spiny Norman. That's his little hedgehog mate who had never seen a farm before and simply could not wait. Who will drive the tractor back? Please enjoy.

High, high up in the clouds a tiny snowflake is made. Perfectly small, fluffy, crystal and white, it tumbles and bounces inside the cloud. But then she begins to fall. Exquisitely told, The Snowflake tells the tale of one snowflake and one little girl - both longing for something and looking for their own special place in the world. The Snowflake is an utterly unforgettable and classic story from multi-award winning and internationally best-selling children's author Benji Davies.

There is nothing like the first experience of having a child, a life-changing experience that completely transforms the meaning of love. While all babies in the family are special, a new sibling can be an especially challenging emotional transition for the firstborn, and this unique story addresses those insecurities head-on in a most gentle and lyrical way.

While many people with disabilities, differences and disadvantages are often under-valued in our society, under-acknowledged in history and under-represented, Krish and Miriam Kandiah team up again to show how God gives people with disabilities a special mention, special honour and very special jobs. Krish and Miriam introduce us to people in the Bible of all shapes and sizes who go on incredible adventures with God!

Kennedy, Daryn, and Joy Soul are three hip sisters who live in a small suburb in Ohio. These three girls have never gotten along with each other and have never agreed upon anything; not even the day of the week. But when Bo Hart, their mom's new boyfriend, comes into the picture after years of it being just the sisters and their mother, each of the girls can finally agree upon one thing: That they need to get rid of Mom's new boyfriend!