Bird For Children

On an ordinary September day, 12-year-old Jack is swept away in a freak neighborhood flood. His parents and younger sister are left to wrestle with the awful questions: How could God let this happen? Can we ever be happy again? They each fall into the abyss of grief in different ways. And in the days and months to come, they each find their faltering way toward peace. In Rare Bird, Anna Whiston-Donaldson unfolds a mother's story of loss that leads, in time, to enduring hope.

Young dairymaid Begonia has lost her cow Alfalfa. So she has set off on a search across the countryside even though she has nothing but a magical map to guide her. Along the way she meets a mother and baby, a woodcutter, a very dirty young man, and an eight-foot ostrich. Meanwhile, the emperor has gone missing from the royal palace in a most mysterious manner. Was it murder? Was it magic? It will take all of Begonia's wits to save the empire and get Alfalfa home safely.

"You must go to the dragon. You must leave tonight." Before she even hears the words, Kaeldra already knows she must find the mother dragon whose draclings have just hatched and get some of the precious milk in order to save her foster sister’s life. Since Kaeldra can communicate with dragons, she is the only one who can accomplish the task. And so she begins a journey that will entwine her fate with that of three little draclings and one would-be dragon slayer.

Blackstone was a thriving metropolis before the Dark Summer - a wave of violence and crime that swept through the city eight years ago and left a boy called Caw to fend for himself on the streets, his only companions a small group of crows. Caw has never known why he can understand the crows. But when he rescues a girl named Lydia from a vicious attack, he discovers others like him: ferals who can speak to certain animals. And some of them are dangerous.

Orion the Star is a universal superhero parrot, who flies from the constellation, Orion's Belt, to save all creatures in distress. Her trusty sidekicks are two dogs named Canis Major and Canis Minor. Canis Major is a funny dog, who always has his tongue out like Jordan. He has a magical red basketball as his secret weapon. Canis Minor is a cute little dog, with magical red glasses. These universal superstars join up with other superheroes like the Purple Purse Merman. Together, with people in our universe, they will reunite families, and save the world.

What is the connection of "Fowl Relief" and an English golf-playing king? Does the nickname of Jimmy Douglas' great-great-grandfather have any significance? Tie these answers with the other clues and the mystery of the purple bird is solved, but not until Djuna, the brilliant young sleuth, and his pal Jimmy go through an ordeal that almost takes their lives. The boys tangle with an antique dealer and a tiger-skin diary - just to name a few of the events - in their struggle to solve the mystery.

Cuando Jake, Jay y Jim Hawkins descubren el mapa del tesoro escondido de Billy Beak, juran zarpar inmediatamente. Excepto que no tienen barco ni tripulación. Afortunadamente, el cocinero de un humilde barco llamado John Cachetes el Largo está cerca, junto con una tripulación de piratas sospechosamente verdes.

Ten-year-old Ava has swapped city life for mud, wellies and animals on Whistledown Farm while her parents are working abroad. With the arrival of Autumn and as the leaves begins to fall, she rescues a tawny owl called Ruby. As she helps him learn to fly, she soon realises that learning to love means letting go as well.

Coco was fixated by the clock on the wall. It felt as if the hands barely moved, counting the seconds in minutes and the hours in days. “Biggest point, two more clicks”, he murmured under his breath, clicking his beak in unison with the clock. The moment had finally arrived! “Good morning guys!” his voice reverberated through the cavernous rooms of the old wooden house. He was met first with quiet, and then the complaints started...Coco, Pablo, Squeaker, Kiku, and Red are an odd flock of parrots who have been living under one roof with the same family for years.

Initiation aux sonorités des différents chants d'oiseaux. "Tout le monde a rêvé d'être un oiseau. Toi aussi, je suis sûre. Pouvoir échapper au sol, à un ennemi peut-être, pouvoir observer d'en haut la terre, les maisons, les gens, pouvoir parcourir de grandes distances, pouvoir battre des ailes pour aller plus vite ou planer, se laisser porter par le vent, être libre, n'est-ce pas fantastique ?" Marie-Claude Frémeaux.

A new puppy is brought into the family. Knox learns quickly that being part of the adventure pups means developing new skills, facing new dangers, fighting against new foes, and being amongst great new friends. His first few weeks in the country house with the other pups finds Knox discovering his own bravery, the loyalty and love of his brothers and sisters, and the friendship of some strange new creatures.

In the eighth book in this New York Times bestselling series, a big storm is coming to Treetopolis! Eva and her classmates are also getting ready to take their very important Owl Oath -- a promise to protect the other animals in the forest by being brave and wise and kind. Eva needs to come up with a project that proves she is ready to take the oath. When the storm hits, Eva tries to help a lost pony. But it's so rainy and windy that she gets caught in the storm, too! Will Eva be brave and wise and kind enough to save the day?

In this second audiobook in the series, Eva sees a ghost! Or at least, she thinks she does . . . With her friend Lucy by her side, Eva goes in search of the ghost. Eek! This owl-dorable series will appeal to girls who love stories about animals and friendship!

In book #4, a new owl named Hailey starts in Eva's class at school. Eva is always happy to meet new people, and she's excited to make a new friend! But the new owl befriends Lucy instead of her. So Eva gets jealous. Lucy is Eva's best friend! Will Eva lose her best friend? Or can Eva and Lucy BOTH make a new friend?

In book 6, a famous author is coming to Treetopolis! Eva and her classmates each have to write a story to share with the author. Eva's excited! But then something terrible happens: Her pet bat, Baxter, goes missing! Eva can't think of anything to write about—except how much she misses Baxter! With help from her friends, Eva looks everywhere for Baxter. She even hangs up MISSING posters! Where could Baxter be? And will Eva finish her story in time for the author's visit?

Eva's friend Macy has a little sister who can't fly on her own. So Eva's class decides to raise money to buy her a super-cool flying chair! Half of the class opens a bakery to raise the money. The other half opens a candy store. Soon the owls are competing to see whose shop can make the most money. But they will all need to work together to raise enough money for the special chair. Can Eva get everyone to work as a team?

Eva Wingdale gets in over her head when she offers to organize a spring festival at school. Even with her best friend Lucy's help, there is NO way she will get everything done in time. Will Eva have to ask Sue (a.k.a. Meanie McMeanerson) for help? Or will the festival have to be cancelled?

In Sue Bird: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball’s Greatest Point Guards, you'll learn the inspirational story of one of women's basketball's greatest point guards, Sue Bird. Sue Bird has been playing in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) since 2002. She is best known for playing with the Seattle Storm and the only WNBA player to ever win a championship in three different decades. She has won WNBA titles, World Championships, Olympic gold medals, and even a EuroLeague championship.

Thank you for joining Mikayla on a heartwarming journey in 'Mikayla and the Little Bird,' a delightful bedtime story that celebrates the bond between parents and their daughters. When Mikayla meets a charming little bird who tells her she is smart, beautiful, and fantastic, a magical world of self-discovery and confidence unfolds. This enchanting tale is a testament to the power of a father's love and the importance of instilling confidence in young girls.

A vida é bela para os moradores da Ilha dos Pássaros. Eles trabalham, brincam, criam seus filhotes, e não se preocupam com o mundo externo. Alguns pássaros podem até se aborrecer, mas é para isso que as aulas de controle de estresse servem. Red – o mais esquentadinho dos pássaros – não quer ir às aulas. Ele prefere ficar sozinho. Até que um navio de porcos aporta na ilha dos pássaros. Red desconfia, mas todos os pássaros se apressam em dar boas-vindas aos porquinhos fofos. Fofos? Há algo errado, e Red vai descobrir o que é.