Growing Kids

Happy days! Davey Warner, Sunil Deep and Tay Tui have been selected to play for the local rep team, the South-East Slammers. It's a dream come true, even if Josh Jarrett, aka Mr Perfect, is captain. Training is twice a week, no excuses. Davey, Sunil and Tay would go every day if they could – the only problem is that it clashes with cheeky Max's doggy school.

Road trip! Davey and the South-East Slammers travel to the country for a match against the dreaded North-West Whackers. Not only is cranky Mr Mudge coming along, school bully Mo Clouter and his band of buffoons have joined the cheerleading team. What are they up to?

Having a pet dragon is very fun. You can teach your dragon to sit, stand, roll over, and you can even potty train him. But what if your dragon is not responsible? What if he always says "It's not my fault!" and puts the blame on others for his mistakes? What do you do? You teach him that mistakes are not bad, as long as he learns from it.

Before they became the world-famous Kids of Widney High, they first had to survive junior high! This rock band, composed entirely of members with developmental disabilities, loves to put on a show, but boy can they can get into fights, trouble, and sticky situations. Join their friend and honorary assistant manager Robbie as he introduces the band members and shows us how they’re just like everyone else.

Every great author started out as a kid. Before the best sellers, fan clubs, and beloved stories we know today, the world's most celebrated writers had regular-kid problems just like you. Sam Clemens (aka Mark Twain) loved to skip school and make mischief, with his best friend Tom, of course! A young J. R. R. Tolkien was bitten by a huge tarantula - or as he called it, "a spider as big as a dragon." Toddler Zora Neale Hurston took her first steps when a wild hog entered her house and started chasing her!

Do you want to make the world a fairer and more equal place? But are there times when all those big complex problems feel totally overwhelming or difficult to understand? You're not alone, and yet sometimes it's just the little things you can do, every single day, that all add up and make the biggest difference. In this handbook, founders of Everyday Racism Natalie and Naomi Evans introduce young listeners to anti-racism work - explaining what racism is, where it comes from, and the everyday small actions young people can take to combat it.

Lila Greer is full of worries. Even the smallest things—from cabbages to cardboard—fill her with dread and What Ifs. So when her family makes a big change—moving to a new town—the worry and What Ifs only grow. What if things go wrong? What if no one likes her? At first, Lila feels right to be worried. In her new home, everything is strange. The new kids, the new smells. Lila feels alone and invisible. But there’s one person who sees her: Lila’s teacher, Ms. Kern.

Chaos, Spaß und Humor! Jessica versteht die Welt nicht mehr: Schon immer waren Natalie und sie unzertrennlich – einfach allerallerbeste Freundinnen! Doch seit Amelia neu in ihre Klasse gekommen ist, hat sich alles geändert. Amelia ist eine richtige Zicke und gründet doch tatsächlich zusammen mit Natalie eine geheime Bande, in der Jessica nicht Mitglied sein darf. Aber Jessica lässt sich das nicht gefallen und heckt einen genialen Plan aus.

Für alle, die gerne lachen! Beste Freundin oder schlimmste Feindin? Voll fies, was da abgeht! Dabei könnte alles so schön sein: Jessica hat sich mit ihrer besten Freundin Natalie wieder versöhnt und ist an ihrer Schule als Comiczeichnerin erfolgreich. Doch dann taucht Scarlett auf und die ist echt die schlimmste Person unter der Sonne! Sie lässt keine Gelegenheit aus, um Jessica bloßzustellen. Und zu allem Überfluss zeichnet sie ebenfalls Comics – und das gar nicht mal schlecht. Doch Jessica weiß sich zu helfen.

The year is 2068. Scientists at Space Command must learn how children manage in space without adults. They advertise for a leader for the first-ever child-only mission. Sophie Williams struggles to fit in at her new secondary school. She misses her dad and would do anything to make him proud. The Space Command advert sends shivers down her spine. Maybe this is her chance. The selection process pushes Sophie to her limits, but eventually, she finds herself strapped into the enormous spaceship and leading her team on a journey of discovery.

Journey into the world of eight unforgettable Shih Tzus—Cabby, Thelma, Louise, Princess, Bear, Jasmine, Lulu, and Pumpkin—who wagged, snuggled, and scampered their way into one family’s life and legacy. Through tender storytelling and endearing illustrations, Susan L. Kadera offers young listeners a meaningful glimpse into the joys of friendship, the comfort of connection, and the gentle ways pets help mend hearts.

Award-winning author Nora Raleigh Baskin weaves together their stories into an unforgettable novel about that seemingly perfect September day - the day our world changed forever.

Every parent wishes to see their daughter grow up strong and self-assured in her identity. Is your girl grappling with insecurities that hinder her from fully expressing herself? Does she face challenges in mastering her social interactions and making meaningful connections? Tierra Williams, an advocate for young Black girls’ empowerment, has poured her passion and expertise into Positive Affirmations for Black Girls, a vital resource for nurturing confidence, self-love, and motivation.

Ein neues Abenteuer mit "Pfeffer & Minze"! Schule, Chaos und ein durchgeknallter Mathelehrer – diese beiden Freundinnen werden mit allem fertig! Juna Pfeff und Millie Minze halten zusammen wie Pech und Schwefel. Und das ist auch bitter nötig, denn Gefahr zieht auf: Mathelehrer Flöter hat sich in Millies Mama verliebt, davon sind die beiden Mädchen überzeugt.

Juna Pfeff und Millie Minze sind beste Freundinnen. Auch wenn sie so verschieden sind wie Feuer und Wasser: Niemand kann die beiden auseinanderbringen! Am allerliebsten schmieden die zwei Mädchen ihre Pläne in Rosis kleiner Imbissbude. Hier kann man in Ruhe über nervige Lehrer und doofe Klassenzicken reden und dabei leckere Pommes mit der leckersten Spezialsoße überhaupt essen. Und als Gratiszugabe gibt es Rosis unverwechselbar warmherzige Lebensweisheiten obendrauf. Doch die liebenswerte Rosi hat Mietschulden. 2.500 Euro.

In Archies Leben läuft alles schief! Die spießige Freundin seines Vaters ist mit ihrer doofen Tochter zu Hause eingezogen und in der Schule halten ihn alle für einen nervigen Streber. Doch als seine Klassenkameradin Miranda, eine leidenschaftliche Unruhestifterin, Archie unter ihre Fittiche nimmt, beginnen die mit Abstand erstaunlichsten Tage seines Lebens.

These enjoyable, entertaining, and inspirational stories communicate positive values and principles for happy and healthy living without being preachy, teachy, or boring. By bringing an assortment of unique and appealing characters to life in these delightful tales, P. Michael Davis opens a gate into a world where things like kindness, compassion, hope, and perseverance live and thrive. He also clearly communicates important truths about how kids, young people, and grownups can build positive relationships and live in a meaningful and fulfilling way.

In Solomon Learns Spanish, Solomon learns Spanish, by far the most spoken non-English language in the US today among people ages five and older. It is also one of the fastest growing, with the number of speakers up over 233 percent since 1980.

In Solomon Learns Mandarin, Solomon makes a new friend who teaches him a new very cool skill.

Is your child having trouble going to sleep, or not sleeping through the night? Good thing there’s Bedtime Stories by renowned child development expert Katie Miller and seasoned teacher Sarah J. Young! With this wonderful two-in-one bundle of wonderfully soothing bedtime stories and meditations, your child will indulge in magnificent meditation stories that help enhance their imagination and promote restful sleep and listen to positive affirmations that raise their self-esteem and self-confidence.