Winter For Children

Kai and Koa are ready for some “Friendly Island” fun — Moloka‘i. But when they hear whispers about a centuries-old fishpond that glows at night, their relaxing trip turns into a wild mystery. Is it haunted by ancient Hawaiian fishermen? Is it filled with glow-in-the-dark sea creatures? Or is someone up to sneaky business? With Captain Nibbles stashed in their backpack, the brothers dive into a puzzle that takes them from starlit beaches to ancient stone walls, and from secret underwater tunnels to a surprising showdown.

When the harvest feast has ended with the laughs and cheer suspended, a ball, a ball, a winter’s ball, the time one’s needed most of all. Come, you revelers, big and small, we’ve got to have our winter’s ball. Join the creatures of the forest as they all come together to throw a festive winter's ball!

Willkommen zurück im Stelzenhaus, wo Fidelia Wirbelwind wieder mit ihrem schrägen Zauberstil und unerschütterlichem Optimismus loslegt! Ein Schutzzauber, der zu viel Schutz bietet, ein Funkelfuchs mit eigenem Kopf und ein Cousin, der fast alles im Griff hat – fast. Immer mit von der Partie: Minze, die geduldigste Katze der Welt, und Stups, die klügste, frechste und besserwisserischste Fledermaus, die Fidelias magische Missgeschicke meistens mit Augenverdrehen kommentiert. Ob die drei es schaffen, das Chaos in den Griff zu bekommen? Oder ist Chaos im Stelzenhaus einfach unvermeidlich?

Wer braucht denn schon Urlaub? Es ist Sommer im Stelzenhaus und Fidelia hat nur eines im Kopf: Ferien am Mondsee mit ihren besten Freunden! Doch statt Erholung warten auf sie eine verschwundene Magie, ein versunkener Tempel und ein uraltes Wasserhexenbuch. Während Florin noch hofft, dass diesmal nichts explodiert und Stups verzweifelt nach seinem eisgekühlten Eistee sucht, stürzt sich Fidelia kopfüber ins nächste Abenteuer. Aber Eines ist sicher: Diese Sommerferien werden alles – nur nicht ruhig!

Do you ever wonder how animals stay warm in the winter? Well, they wonder how humans do, too! In a twist of perspective, wild creatures question if humans use the same winter adaptation strategies that they do. Do they cuddle together in a tree or fly south to Mexico? Take a look through an animal's eyes and discover the interesting ways that animals cope with the cold winter months throughout this rhythmic story.

A week after winter had finally settled in for bear mountain. A winter weather advisory was broadcasted over all the television stations for all the bears residing in bear mountain. The advisory was a warning to the community of bears that a massive winter blast was heading toward bear mountain within 48 hours and all the bears of bear mountain were warned to seek shelter, and to remain inside before the winter blast would sweep through bear mountain.

An experienced Iditarod racer, Gary Paulsen brings his love of the sport to readers on a personal level in this intimate essay about the life of a litter of pups born to pull sleds across the snowy frontier - and the marvel he experiences as he watches them grow and learn.

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.

A thrilling, heartfelt, and magical companion to The Daggers of Ire from J. C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of the Storm Runner series. Perfect for fans of Witchlings and Amari and the Night Brothers! Fetch the fox is on his own. Fetch is a weaver of magic, gifted with immense...

In The Winter Pony, Iain Lawrence pens the mesmerizing tale of a young white Siberian pony who escapes a group of cruel masters only to enter the company of Englishman Robert Falcon Scott. Joining Scott’s men and their race to the South Pole, the pony is soon given a name, James Pigg, as he and the rest embark on a thrilling race to reach the bottom of the world - a race in which not everyone will survive.

Whispers of Winter Magic is a heartwarming collection of winter stories that transport young listeners to a world where snowflakes dance, toys come alive, and every sip of hot chocolate is a sip of pure magic. Through poetic narratives, children embark on snowy adventures, discover the secrets of the North Pole, and experience the joy of winter's many wonders.

Blast Off with Kai for an Unforgettable Mystery on Mars! When Kai, one half of the daring Chang Brothers detective duo, steps aboard the high-tech HyperWhirl, he’s ready for anything—except an interplanetary mystery that will push his courage and smarts to the limit. The HyperWhirl’s latest mission takes Kai (and his trusty hamster, Captain Nibbles!) straight to the red deserts and towering cliffs of Mars. But Mars isn’t as empty as it seems. Strange tracks appear in the dust… mysterious signals echo through the thin air… and soon, Kai realizes he’s not alone on the planet.

On a frozen Cornish moor, a 14-year-old girl lives in a trailer with her dad and little brother. Ennor's mother left years ago, when things started to go wrong - and gradually their world has fallen apart. Now her father's gravely ill, school has closed, and Ennor knows they're going to take her brother away if things don't pick up soon. Days before Christmas, when the wind is cold and her dad's health takes a turn for the worse, Ennor packs a blanket, a map, a saucepan and a gun into her rucksack, and sets off to find her mum and bring her home.

Katie knows better than to believe in happy endings. She learned there was no such thing after her mother died. In the postindustrial town of Riverside, Katie struggles to care for her distant father and his failing hotel. Her only comfort lies in the arms of her true love, Shay. Yet one evening, he disappears without a trace. Devastated, Katie jumps off a bridge in winter, expecting to meet death in the frozen water below. Instead, her fall transports her to a snowy netherworld, where trapped souls take on the form of animals and the only thing that matters is survival.

Katalina Winter was prepared for life to change when she turned eighteen - but she never expected to actually change. Learning that her birth parents were purebred wolf shifters is shocking enough. Now she's expected to take her place in their unfamiliar world. Caught between two warring packs, Katalina must learn fast. One pack, led by the father she has only just met, wants to control her - and the other one wants her dead.

She's the fire fae of legend. He's the warlock heir to the throne of winter. Maybrie Hawkins is the badass who dominates the Dark Court’s fight pits where fae and shifters battle for powers. The royals chant her name, like she's a goddess instead of a lowly entertainer. Like all Casters, Kai needs the shared powers of a fae to do more than basic magic on his own. The strongest bonds are forged via love, and it's time for him to find a match. His sights are set on her. She's not impressed.

As sixteen-year-old Aidan Donovan’s fractured family disintegrates around him, he searches for solace in a few bumps of Adderall, his father’s wet bar, and the attentions of his local priest, Father Greg—the only adult who actually listens to him. When Christmas hits, Aidan’s world collapses in a crisis of trust when he recognizes the darkness of Father Greg’s affections. Brendan Kiely’s unflinching and courageous debut novel exposes the damage from the secrets we keep and proves that in truth, there is power. And real love.

Joey Jordan loves gymnastics: the thrill of performing a backflip on the beam, the cheers of the audience when she sticks a landing. But even with all her talent and style, she's never quite made it to that gold medal stand. Now big changes shake up Joey's life in and out of the gym. Joey wants to break out some daring new beam and floor routines - but she'll have to defy her strict coach to do it. Her best friend, Alex, is thinking about quitting gymnastics for good. And an old friend named Tanner just moved back to town, and he's suddenly gotten very, very cute.

Oliver Winter has the January blues. His sister hates him, his parents are always at work, and his keen mind sees through every fairy tale he was ever told. But one night, a mysterious stranger taps at his bedroom window and blows his world apart. Recruited by Enzo, a top agent of the mysterious Order of St. Nicholas, Oliver solemnly promises to do good, all year round.

Isabelle Scott and Mirabelle Monroe are still reeling from the revelation that they share more than just the roof over their heads. The media has pounced on their story and the girls are caught up in a flurry of talk-show appearances and newspaper interviews. They’ve put on a happy public face, but someone is leaking their true feelings to the press. While it seems like the world is watching their every move, at least they have each other. But with cotillion season right around the corner, Izzie and Mira have barely had time to process their newfound sisterhood.