Box For Children

Tenali Ramakrishna is more fondly known as Tenali Rama across India. Although he was employed as a Telugu poet at the court of King Krishnadevaraya, who ruled Vijayanagara from 1509 - 1529 and wrote many poems, he is well known for his sense of humor which was conveyed very well in his short stories. His constant interaction with King Krishnadevaraya on day to day matters provides a glimpse into his wisdom.

When prophecies turn deadly, all will be revealed in the final captivating book in the New York Times bestselling Raintree series!

For years, Echo Raintree has battled against the uncontrollable visions of disaster that sweep over her. Now she's determined to vanquish them and...

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.

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Eine große Sammlung der schönsten Märchen und ruhiger, entspannender Musik erwartet die jungen Ohren. Weltberühmte Geschichten von Hans Christian Andersen und den Gebrüdern Grimm wechseln sich ab mit schönen Schlafliedern, Spieluhrmelodien und beruhigender Klaviermusik. Eine Phantasiereise ist ebenso mit dabei wie ein Hörspiel über Emma und Ben, die unterschiedlichen Zwillinge, die einen ganzen Tag in 12 kurzen Einschlafgeschichten erleben. Ebenfalls dabei: Die schönsten Tiergeschichten von Peter Hase und seinen Freunden! Beste Unterhaltung!

There were so many toys in the nursery. On the top of the cabinet stood the penny bank, made of clay in the shape of a little pig. Of course, he had a slit in his back, which had been enlarged with a knife so that silver dollars also could be put in; and two such dollars had been slipped into the box, along with a great number of pennies. The Money Pig was stuffed so full he could no longer rattle, which is the highest honor a Money Pig can attain. There he stood, high up on the shelf, looking down on everything else in the room.

Sie sagen manches zehnmal und trotzdem kommt die Botschaft nicht an? Nach einer halben Stunde „Hausaufgaben" stehen gerade mal zwei Sätze auf dem Blatt? Zappeln, ablenken lassen und unaufmerksam sein stehen effizientem Lernen im Weg? Dann könnte Ihr Nachwuchs eine Portion Konzentrationsförderung gebrauchen und mit diesem Praxisratgeber erzielen Sie schnell Erfolge! Die Gedanken schweifen ab, Stillsitzen fällt schwer, nach fünf Minuten sind Inhalte schon wieder vergessen und dann kommen noch Flüchtigkeitsfehler hinzu: Klar, dass Lern- und Prüfungserfolge unter diesen Umständen schwierig werden.

A school election. A mysterious mailbox. And a letter from . . . Cleopatra? Middle school is so weird. Nina’s best friend Maya has her heart set on being elected class representative. The trouble is, she’s running against the super popular Kai Nakamura. Together, the girls come up with a...

When James hid in the Nothing Shop he didn't expect to find anyone there. And he didn't expect to find himself buying a box of nothing, a bit of the original nothing which was there before the universe began. But from that adventure flowed James's whole adventure on the Dump, his meeting with the odd but friendly creature that called itself the Burra, with the terrible rat-general and with the alarming gull people, until the final race across the desert to the beginning (or the end) of everything.

Petite Molly vient de s’installer à Angoulême et n’en supporte pas l’éternelle tristesse de ses habitants. Les parents de l’enfant se désespèrent de ne pas la voir lire les livres dans la bibliothèque familiale. Ils ne la comprennent pas vraiment, malgré toutes les explications données.

Acclaimed author Shanthi Sekaran delivers a powerful story about grief, family, dance, and friendship that follows a young girl who accidentally travels back in time to meet her dad as a child that will change her life forever. Perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish and The Ethan I Was...

Kaye's father is in danger! The young knight, Kaye, and his friends, Reggie and Beau, enter Eldridge in search of the only man who can save his father. During their journey, they encounter and make a powerful enemy of Baron Thomas - the self-proclaimed heir to the throne of Eldridge - who also has his sights set on ruling the country of Knox. Together, the boys dodge the baron's henchmen and race against time to stop an assassination that would plunge the two kingdoms into war.

The beloved tutor Alchir has vanished! And a dangerous criminal with a grudge against Alchir has just escaped from prison. Kaye is determined to find the tutor and earn a fine reputation as a knight. The search leads Kaye, Reggie, and Beau to a sinister manor house at the edge of a dark forest where nearby villagers live in terror of a deadly monster. As they investigate the mystery of the forest beast, they uncover a terrible plot that could destroy Knox. When there's no one to turn to for help, can they save the kingdom - and their lives - by themselves?

A gift from her dad causes a chain of events that sends Anna on the adventure of a lifetime to Lunabloom Kingdom, where she learns what a family really is. Will she have the courage to face her fears? Will she realize that she can accomplish anything she puts her mind to?

All the children in class yelped with joy. They knew just what was going to make their day fantastic. Today was the class field trip to London! Lady Zoe, Sir Williams, and Lady Ellie were amazed by the big statues in Parliament Square. There were many famous people to admire like Winston Churchill and Abraham Lincoln. Lady Summer, Sir Pierce, and Sir Tom enjoyed seeing Westminster Abbey. The two front steeples seemed to touch the sky. Their smiles grew when the abbey bells began chiming loudly. But Sir Josh was especially excited to see the clock tower known as Big Ben.

Creativity is a gift shared by all, yet most of us have been led to believe that if we are not starving artists, musicians, or writers, then creative thinking is not something we are capable of. This just isn't true and to prove it I've brought together some of the best methods to trigger and retain that creative spark within.

Fairy Tales, a three-book series, will take your child to enchanted realms to visit the fairy folk before bedtime. These stories will help them have sweet dreams, learn numbers, colors, and more. The tales will entertain, and enthrall, as the story unfolds in rhyme.

Para el artista, el libre pensador, el individuo inventivo único en cada uno de nosotros, Piensa fuera de la caja abre la llave para aplicar la creatividad a la vida diaria y darle la vuelta a cualquier problema o preocupación. Diseñado para definir el pensamiento fuera-de-la-caja (creativo) para los más pequeños de nosotros, este viaje ilustrativo único y divertido nos recuerda a todos lo simple y práctico que puede ser aplicar una nueva perspectiva incluso a los desafíos más abrumadores.

Drei Kuschelflosse-Abenteuer: Willkommen in Fischhausen! Tauche ein in die Unterwasserwelt von Fischhausen und erlebe mit Kuschelflosse, Seebrillchen Sebi, Herrn Kofferfisch und der Schwimmerdbeere Emmi drei spannende Abenteuer: Es geht auf eine abenteuerliche Reise zu einem geheimnisvollen Zauber-Riff, es geht um die Suche nach den Eltern des Neuankömmlings Schlürfi und um die Teilnahme an der sagenhaften Blubberweltmeisterschaft. Eins ist dabei sicher: Die Freunde halten zusammen.

Abenteuer 1 bis 3 erstmals in einer Box. Kunterbunte Alltagsgeschichten aus dem Leben des kleinen Dinos Minus Drei und seines „Haustiers“ – Urzeitmädchen Lucy: Minus Drei wünscht sich ein Haustier: Der kleine Dinosaurier Minus wünscht sich nichts sehnlicher als ein Haustier, doch seine Eltern glauben nicht, dass er sich schon allein um ein Tier kümmern kann... Minus Drei und die laute Lucy: Dinosaurier Minus findet Lucy toll – besonders, dass sie Geräusche so täuschend echt nachahmen kann. Leider gefällt das Minus’ Eltern gar nicht. Wird Minus seine Lucy behalten können?