Winter For Children

Die alte Frau Angelo hat Sorgen. Sie verkauft zwar das beste Eis der Stadt, aber jetzt ist Winter und die Leute trinken höchstens einen Espresso bei ihr. Wenn überhaupt. Denn seitdem gegenüber der Eisdiele eine Baustelle knattert, kommen nicht einmal mehr die Espressotrinker. Frau Angelo verkündet, dass sie die Eisdiele für immer schließen muss. Zum Glück gibt es die Zwillinge Pit und Anna Metternich, die den Laden unbedingt retten wollen. Dabei spielen Foxtrott und Äpfel eine nicht unbedeutende Rolle, genau wie eine Arztpraxis für Hals, Nasen und Ohren, ein Sonnenstudio und - Vanilleeis.

Did you know that ski slopestyle athletes fly off jumps to do incredible tricks in midair? They can grab their skis and spin around two times before landing smoothly on the snow. Some skiers also glide down rails before jumping off and racing to the next jump. They soar as high as they can to wow fans and judges. Enter the Extreme Winter Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, moves, competitions, and top athletes connected to ski slopestyle. Are you into sports? Then get in the zone!

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.

"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.

Petruschka Piepenbrink wird am 13. Februar 1963 in Berlin geboren. Wegen ihrer wirren Haare erhält sie den slawischen Vornamen. Auf Russisch und Polnisch heißt "Petruschka" Petersilie, ihre smaragdgrünen Augen runden das Bild ab. Wirr wie die Haare entwickelt sich auch ihr Leben. Mit drei Jahren bekommt sie ein Kindermädchen aufgedrückt, das ihr beim Kämmen ständig die Haare ausreißt. Aber auch eine Fee tritt in ihr Leben. Seitdem erlebt sie unglaubliche Dinge, die sie sich in ihren kühnsten Träumen nicht hätte vorstellen können.

Kathryn Tucker Windham begins this montage of stories with the sounds of summer and ends with a joyful Christmas memory. The mixture of tales, from the mouth-watering description of good Southern food to the story of a governor more familiar with Tom Sawyer than Tom Jefferson, comes together to evoke the image of a happy childhood.

Snow is a 1998 New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year and a 1999 Caldecott Honor Book. "It's snowing, said boy with dog. "It's only a snowflake," said grandfather with beard. No one thinks one or two snowflakes will amount to anything. Not the man with the hat or the lady with the umbrella...

It's Lizzy's favorite holiday...Christmas! And this year, a very special surprise awaits Lizzy and her best friends, Eric and Petunia—a fantastic journey to the North Pole to visit Santa's workshop. The magical elves, Erlin and Dagil, lead the way aboard an ice boat that sends the group to the very home of Santa Claus himself.

On a frosty winter evening, the Baron watches the snow fall. He is bored and worried. It will soon be Christmas and everything is too quiet. What can he do to bring excitement to the Manor? His wife, the Baroness, has an idea: he can appoint a King of Christmas, a peasant to take his place. And...

Steve hat eine Einladung zu einem exklusiven Bauwettbewerb auf der friedlichen Pilz-Insel bekommen und seine Freunde Max, Lucy und Henry wollen ihn bei diesem ungewöhnlichen Abenteuer begleiten. Doch schon der Weg zum Wettbewerb birgt jede Menge Gefahren, und als die bunte Truppe schließlich am Ziel angelangt ist, gehen die Probleme erst richtig los. Ein Sabotage-Akt jagt den nächsten und es scheint, als wolle jemand den Wettbewerb verhindern.

Robin Robin is an audiobook adaptation of the animation from Aardman and Netflix. When an egg rolls out of its nest and into a rubbish dump, the little robin inside is discovered and raised by a loving family of burglar mice. As Robin grows up, her differences become more apparent and she starts...

This is the story of what happens when the Snow Queen starts playing nasty tricks, but is foiled by the headmistress of Fairyland School.

How Coyote Brought Winter into the World is an adaptation of a Native American folktale told by the Zuni. In the story, Coyote brings winter by letting the sun escape from a box he steals from an Indian village during a dance celebration. Can he get it back with Eagle’s help, and what will happen if he doesn’t get it?

Paddle Tail is an adorable little beaver who was born with just a stump for a tail. He learns, and so will your child, that it's okay to be different. Join him in his first winter adventure!

You find cuts on your child’s inner arm and have no idea how it could’ve happened. You try to find help from your doctor, friends, family, and school counselor, only to find yourself frustrated and confused. It seems as if there is no one to help you understand why or how to treat your child who is suffering. Ten years of experience as a successful pediatrician did not equip Dr. Stacey Winters for finding the best help when her daughter began cutting. From that first day, she researched and sought out any available assistance, only to hit roadblock after roadblock.

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.

Experience the Advent through the eyes of 10 children who witnessed the glorious arrival of the promised one. Join Isaac, Salome, Sarah, Yanzu, and others in their journeys as they share their own fictional eyewitness accounts of the prophecies and events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Some of the characters may be fictional, but the truth they tell is very real! This audiobook is for children ages 8 and up. It is a companion to Little Did We Know, a collection of short stories written for teens and adults.

How do you feel when someone in your life treats you in a way you don't like? Eva is a guitar-playing, harmonica-jamming girl who can make musical notes do wonders... but when it comes to getting Jip to stop bullying her at school, she doesn't know where to start. Then one day Eva discovers a secret. Would you like to discover a secret to making peace with people that are hard to get along with? Here's a clue: It's a secret you probably already know, but sometimes may forget.

Acclaimed author Wong Herbert Yee earned a Toy Oppenheim Gold Award with Mouse and Mole: A Winter Wonderland, the fifth installment of the author’s popular series. Mouse and Mole wake one winter morning to find that it’s snowed. But while Mouse can’t wait to play outside, Mole prefers to stay in bed where it’s cozy and warm. Can a special snowman bring the two together?

Ein neues Minecraft-Hör-Abenteuer. Steve ist gerade auf dem Rückweg zu seiner Weizenfarm, als er ein lautes Rumms hört und statt seiner Farm nur noch einen rauchenden Trümmerhaufen vorfindet. Zu allem Übel ist auch noch das Diamantenschwert verschwunden, womit er das Dorf vor den Zombiehorden schützen wollte. Wer ist der Griefer, der das Dorf terrorisiert? Der Verdacht fällt auf Steve selbst und er muss alles daran setzen, den wahren Schuldigen zu finden.