Winter For Children

Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl - a suffragist - in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed for trouble, convinces a stage mesmerist to try to hypnotize the rebellion out of her. But the hypnotist, an intriguing young man named Henri Reverie, gives her a terrible gift instead: She’s able to see people’s true natures, manifesting as visions of darkness and goodness, while also unable to speak her true thoughts out loud.

Did you know that snowmobile snocross racers can soar 100 feet (30 meters) through the air before landing? They race around sharp turns and fly over jumps with other riders all around them. Some racers reach speeds up to 120 miles (193 kilometers) per hour. They compete for prizes in races all over the world. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowmobile snocross.

Mandy Miller disappeared from Hallow’s End when she was just 3 years old. She was never found. ‘The Lost Child is complex, mysterious and highly compelling reading.’ – Reviewed the Book Thirty years on, Elaine Ellis is carrying her mother’s ashes back to Hallow’s End to scatter them...

Der Weihnachtsmann und sein Schnee-Einhorn sehnen sich nach einem richtigen Winter. Was wäre Weihnachten ohne Schnee? Aber dann überschlagen sich die Ereignisse. Plötzlich befinden sich die beiden auf einer Rettungsmission am Nordpol. Unterwegs müssen sie feststellen, dass auch hier im hohen Norden die Umwelt in Gefahr ist. Ein großes Abenteuer liegt vor ihnen. Eine besondere Weihnachtsgeschichte für Jung und Alt.

Liebe Eltern, vertraut euren Kindern einfach! Denn das Zauberwort für eine erfolgreiche Schulzeit lautet: Eigenverantwortung. Winters innovativer Ansatz "Coaching statt Nachhilfe" verzichtet auf belastende Paukerei und setzt stattdessen eine positive Motivationsspirale in Gang: Die Schüler erkennen Sinn und Nutzen der geforderten Leistungen für das eigene Leben und entwickeln ein besseres Verhältnis zu Lehrern und Lernstoff.

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, The Winter’s Tale and The Tempest, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation’s favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling.

A dark and haunting tale of a young girl trapped in Winter, longing to be free. When Rose and her sister are left to fend for themselves and an ailing mother, they must fight both nature and the darkness of the soul to survive.

When Jace accepts a job that has him traveling all over the country, Bayleigh wonders how their relationship can survive on random text messages and intermittent phone calls. Frustrated by his popularity on Facebook and jealous of all the parties he's attending, she finds comfort and friendship in Chase, the guy who just moved in next door.

Step into the enchanting world of Nala Roonie, a curious and gentle Chow Chow dog with a heart full of wonder. In this children’s book, Nala sets off to Richmond Park with her family, where rustling leaves, playful squirrels, and quiet surprises await around every corner. This tender and inclusive storybook celebrates the joy of the outdoors, the magic of animal friendship, and the importance of slowing down to notice the world around us. With soothing, nature-rich scenes and a lovable canine hero, it’s an ideal bedtime listen, classroom favourite, or thoughtful gift for dog-loving kids.

Als der gummibärchengrosse Mückebär und die knorrige Eismöwe Edla losziehen, um den Winter in die Arktis zurückzuholen, geht es um Leben und Tod: Den Polartieren taut ihre Heimat unter den Pfoten weg, sie schwitzen und leiden Hunger. Nur die Rückkehr der geraubten Eiskristalle kann sie noch retten. Alle hoffen auf Mückebär und Edla. Doch insgeheim glaubt keines der Tiere daran, die beiden ungleichen Freunde jemals wiederzusehen. Zu viele Gefahren lauern auf ihrer Wanderung zum entsetzlich eisigen Eisschloss.

Auf einmal ist es draußen ganz kalt geworden. Der Winter ist da! Bobo braucht neue Winterstiefel, damit er auf den gefrorenen Pfützen rutschen kann. Und dann gibt es im Winter so viele schöne Dinge zu tun. Bobo geht mit seiner Freundin Fatima Schlittschuhlaufen, er rodelt mit seinen Eltern in den Bergen, baut einen Schneemann und besucht einen richtigen Wintermarkt, auf dem es herrlich duftet. Und am Ende jeder Geschichte schläft Bobo natürlich wie immer zufrieden ein.

Young Thomas Monroe was bred for the sea. At his first chance he sets off on a merchant’s ship, but Thomas gets more of an adventure than he’d expected when his ship is captured by the pirates whose treasure map he stole! He somehow must keep himself and his captain alive and beat the pirates to their treasure. Meanwhile, hundreds of years in the future, Jim Monroe—Thomas’ descendant—is also in desperate need of that treasure, or he and his mother will lose the family land. Embark on this thrilling tale of piracy and derring-do, Douglas Wilson’s first foray into children’s fiction.

Christmas Eve. While the rest of London is celebrating, Private Investigator Ryan Kyd is drowning his sorrows in his local pub. On his way back to the office to crash out on the sofa, he sees a woman being mugged in the street. Her handbag has been stolen - and it contains a priceless necklace that she has borrowed from the auction house where she works. If she can’t get it back she faces not only losing her job, but a jail sentence as well. Gallantly, Ryan Kyd comes to her rescue.

Growing up in the enchanted castle with a pet dragon named Smedley is always an adventure. Especially when sleeping magic wakes up and tries to cause trouble. 'Na was given a snow globe full of magic at her christening. Her parents didn't know who sent it to her, so they knew it had to be dangerous. They locked it away until they could find answers. Then one fall day, the snow globe wakes up and shows a door to a garden at the enchanted castle: The Garden of Always Winter, where snow covers everything.

Als Steve und seinen Freunden Max, Lucy und Henry eine Karte mit dem Weg zum legendären Minenberg in die Hände fällt, halten sie es zunächst noch für einen schlechten Scherz. An diesem sagenhaften Ort soll es Diamanten in Hülle und Fülle geben, aber kaum jemand glaubt wirklich an dessen Existenz. Doch Steve und die Gang wollen dem Geheimnis auf den Grund gehen und landen bei ihren Nachforschungen in einer Stadt voller Schatzjäger. Werden sie das Mysterium des Minenberges lüften?

Steve und seine Freunde setzen alles daran, die Felder ihrer Weizenfarm vor feindlichem Zugriff zu schützen. Ausgerechnet jetzt taucht ihre alte Freundin Georgia auf und bittet um Hilfe. Georgias Dorf steckt nämlich in großen Schwierigkeiten, denn es wird von Skeletten belagert. Steve und seine Freunde zögern keine Sekunde und kommen den bedrängten Dörflern zu Hilfe, nur um feststellen zu müssen, dass eine Bande Griefer die Skelette in einer nahegelegenen Farm züchtet. Die Frage ist nur, zu welchem Zweck?

When a wandering bear named Agnes stumbles into Isaac's small town, life as he knows it changes forever. Fueled by a deep love for wildlife and a steadfast belief in his own ability to make a difference, Isaac embarks on a mission to protect Agnes and educate his community about living harmoniously with nature.

It’s the start of the winter term and there’s a new teacher in town at Villains Academy – the notorious dragon-rider Felix Frostbite. Class Z are in awe of him and his lessons on venomous beasts and mythical creatures, but werewolf Bram is suspicious. Soon Bram and his friends the Cereal Killers uncover Felix Frostbite’s evil plan to steal all the dragons from the Wicked Woods and leave Villains Academy undefended. Have the gang learnt enough to outsmart their troublesome teacher, or will Felix Frostbite’s heist go down in villain history?

In this chapter book for elementary and middle school-age children, a young girl named Alice is having a horrible holiday. Her parents are busy, her neighbors are mean, and her brother is totally annoying. On top of all that, she’s has homework – on Christmas Eve! – which involves writing a book report on Alice in Wonderland. While reading Lewis Carroll’s book, our contemporary Alice becomes drowsy, sees a White Rabbit, and follows it down a rabbit hole, plummeting her into Wonderland in the middle of winter.

Aliens land looking for their new home and offering world peace in exchange. There are some who question their motives, but 17-year-old Raylinn Marrow refuses to hide. She jumps at the chance to make first contact. Jace’el is nothing like she expected. One touch is all it took to turn Raylinn’s world upside down. He captures her heart and draws her into a forbidden love affair. But the secrets and mysteries that surround Jace’el could be their undoing.