Winter For Children

Sirens! A scary sound, especially to Siria, whose brave Pop is a firefighter. Siria loves everyone at Pop's city firehouse. She also loves to study the stars. Her mother named her after the brightest start in the winter sky. When Siria hears sirens, she sneaks out to chase the trucks, to bring Pop and the other firefighters luck. She'd be in big trouble if she ever got caught. Good thing her best friend, Douglas, is always by her side. As Christmas approaches, Siria suspects that someone in the neighborhood is setting fires.

The Sonamire Empire and the Kingdom of Dyn have been at war for as long as anyone can remember. But when the fighting comes to an end, Sonamire’s 17-year-old princess, Sol Rosebone, suddenly finds herself as the political bridge between their territories. Betrothed to an enemy prince known to kill men for sport, Sol flees from her home with nothing more than a direwolf trained to protect her, and Magic she can't control.

There is a magical symbiotic relationship between the beings of the forest. This is the story of a baby mushroom that discovers how connected the forest and its inhabitants are, how connected we truly all are.

Hallie and Cory were surprised when they discovered that their grandmother knew about Mr. Snuggywhiskers. But how could she? They had met him when they climbed over a magic branch and, astonishingly, found themselves shrunken to mouse size and standing before the small, red door, with the cheese-shaped knocker, that led to his home.

Caje Amis and his father are mountain folk, they live off the land and have few interactions with more sophisticated people. But at the onset of an especially harsh winter, the two take shelter with distant relatives. The adjustment to their new life is an easy one for Caje, but impossible for his father, and the elder Amis ends up abandoning his son and vanishing into the cold!

Presidents' Weekend is coming up, and Tori's parents have invited four of her closest friends to their Tahoe home for a ski trip! No sooner have the girls booked their tickets to California than they learn that the Lakeview reunion is also scheduled for that weekend. Will the fourth years be separated for reunion weekend?

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.

Winter is the time for bundling up, playing in the snow with a new snowman friend. And catching snowflakes on your tongue before they disappear as Wonderful Winter fades into Spring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Sparse and rhythmic text invites listeners to explore a rural setting through different seasons, gently introducing everyday words. Envisioned as a set that also can be enjoyed as standalone books, each of the four volumes in this series has identical text but different images that reflect the time of year.

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.

Get ready for an epic ride! The Mystery at La Perouse Bay is a thrilling adventure story about two Maui Island boys – Kai and Koa – as they dive into time and space aboard a state-of-the-art craft called the Seastar. They explore ancient worlds, discover incredible mysteries, and encounter the kind of trouble only kids can find.

Did you know that snowboard superpipe athletes can spin around three or more times in midair before landing safely? They launch themselves high above the superpipe and perform tricks such as the double cork 1080 and backside air. Some of the best riders compete in top events such as the Winter X Games and the Winter Olympics. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to snowboard superpipe.

"Chaos im Stelzenhaus – und das mit Stil!" Willkommen in Fidelia Wirbelwinds kunterbunter Welt! Junghexe, sprudelnde Optimistin und (etwas chaotische) Magierin in Ausbildung – das ist Fidelia. Mit ihrer schimmernden Katze Minze und dem überklugen Professor Stups, einer fledermausigen Besserwisser-Fledermaus, versucht Fidelia das Leben im Stelzenhaus zu meistern.

In this swashbuckling new adventure of the Curiosity Quest educational series for kids, listeners aged five and up will join Curio — short for Curious — on a daring time-travel journey to the high seas. When Curio activates his mysterious device, he’s transported to a pirate ship in the heart of the Caribbean, where treasure maps, sea battles, and salty legends come to life!