Ficción general (infantil/juvenil)

I staden Hj?rteby finns det alla m?jliga slags hus. Stora, sm?, rena, smutsiga, ledsna och glada hus.I ett hus bakom en taggig mur l?ngt fr?n alla andra bor en s?rad och ensam flicka. Efter att hennes v?nner st?ngt henne ute kan hon inte f?rl?ta dem utan g?mmer sig fr?n alla m?nniskor. Men s? en dag h?rs en ov?ntad knackning p? d?rren. Ska hon v?ga ?ppna? Kan personen utanf?r hj?lpa henne p? n?got s?tt?Boken inneh?ller samtalsfr?gor och aktiviteter f?r att ge m?jlighet till f?rdjupade relationer och meningsfulla konversationer i familjen.

Readers are swept into Talia's world?as she and her emotionally unstable mother arrive in the town of El Chorro, dreaming of a chance to get "back on their feet" and find a real home. But when her mother falls into a debilitating depression, Talia is left to explore on her own and discovers a flourishing community garden at the edge of town.In the following months, as she and her mother maneuver through a world of homeless shelters, case workers, and psychiatric diagnoses, the garden becomes a lifeline and place of solace for them. There, Talia befriends a diverse cast of characters: the children of migrant farmworkers, second-generation Filipina women growing traditional foods for market, and an elderly Japanese herbalist with a lifetime of wisdom to share. But when their makeshift Eden is threatened by urban development, the gardeners must organize and fight to protect their land. With Mom slipping back into depression and the future more uncertain than ever, it's suddenly up to Talia to embark on a wild, last-minute scheme to save something precious to herThis novel is about the search for home, and the p

Loveable Mrs. Ellen Tippet, retired librarian, is given a big, shiny, red convertible. There's only one problem-she's never learned to drive! On and on she practiced day after day. Finally, she passed the driving test and drove smoothly along. That is, until she came to the Harrison Bridge. Find out what happened as the gang faced a dangerous adventure, and be delighted at their rescue by a mysterious stranger. This book is part of the Mrs. Tippet Adventure Series, which began with The Incredibly Tall Mrs. Tippet.

Oh Susannah is now a coloring book. Filled with Mateya Arkova's delightful pictures, you can color pivotal scenes in Susannah Maya Logan's life. Join Susannah and her friends and retell Carole P. Roman's charming story through illustrations.

When Toni encounters a new group of bullies at school, ghosts are the least of her problems... Making friends in school is hard for any kid. Fiona, who seems constantly annoyed by Toni, probably won't be Toni's friend any time soon, especially when she bullies Toni every chance she gets. School just became that much harder. When two more girls join in on bullying Toni, she must turn to the support of her family, ghostly friends, and human friends too. Toni finds the courage to like herself, even when other people don't. She's not the only one with problems. It isn't long before Toni gets to know Levi, one of the kids who bullies her in school. Levi seems sad, and Toni soon discovers he plans to run away from home. But is running away really the answer? As the finder of lost things, Toni is sure if Levi looks hard enough, he'll find the courage to face his fears. They may even find friendship along the way. But is friendship enough for Levi to stay?

Charlotte vient de d?m?nager avec ses parents. Elle se sent seule ? pr?sent. Saura-t-elle se faire de nouveaux amis ?Elle en parle ? Dieu. C?est alors qu?il lui remet en m?moire certains versets de la Bible qui l?aideront ? se faire des amis.Jusqu?? 7 ans.Rendez-nous visite sur le site www.iCharacter.eu

It's been three months since everything changed.Paige's?twin sister ran away.? Everyone is telling her that she's gone for good. Paige doesn't believe it; she can't. But, will Paige prove that Lillie didn?t kill herself or will she get lost in the search?Bentley?was able to go back to his normal life with a dad that was sober. But, can life be normal for the son of an alcoholic who?s hiding from his past?And finally, Mare's life began again. She found out that her nightmare had brought her a gift. She finally had a reason to fight for her life, but sometimes fighting isn?t enough on its own.Three months. Three high school students. Three stories intertwined.

Destiny Drummond is feeling all alone in the world, and her wheelchair is a constant reminder of the car crash that killed her parents. When Destiny stumbles into the dream world ? and into danger ? who will come to the rescue? Locked up in Maximum Mischief?s castle, how will she ever find her way home again? This coming-of-age adventure features colourful characters whose help ? and hindrance ? show Destiny what really matters in life.

Kubu and James are the best of friends and every week they meet at their local library to read books and play games. However today is?no?ordinary day because a visitor from outer space wants to play with them too. Although their close encounter is?brief, they all have?spacetastic?fun.? Written by Musama Heppell and Illustrated by her husband Steven, the proceeds of this book will go towards supporting the Love Books Project,?a nonprofit organisation based in the United Kingdom?providing?children?s picture books to schools and orphanages in Zambia as well as implement literacy programmes.

During Career Day, nine-year-old Cooper gets inspired by a woman who owns her own company, and he gets an idea?he wants to start a company!?With the help of his dad, mom, and a few others, Cooper takes his idea to build a kite guaranteed to fly?even without much?wind and turns it into a real business. Along the way, he learns some important lessons about entrepreneurship and has a lot of fun with his company.

These signs shall follow those who believe... On the run from Social Services and others who do not understand their beliefs, Nathan and his mom, faith-healer Billie Ashbury move into yet another a new town. Nathan again faces the challenges of making new friends and of keeping his family's secrets. But what he really struggles with is his wavering faith and reconciling his actions with what his devoted mother has taught him from the cradle. Could disobeying her ever be right? His life could depend on the answer. "...engaging, keeps you guessing, a little creepy at times, good ending" "It was a great story and I enjoyed reading it. It may end up being one of many books I go back to in reading" "I have struggled with some of the same things as Nathan did, and it was like I was reading my own story"

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Say GOODBYE to persistent negative thoughts! Positive thinking helps kids avoid anxiety and worry.? Lolli is an endearing character that guides children into imaginary places encouraging them to think positively while increasing their self-esteem and helping them relax before bedtime. In the second book of the series, Lolli helps kids develop resilience when faced with bullies, make better life choices, and let go of worries, in three separate stories.?These stories are perfect for creating a wonderful bed routine with your children. Having let go of their negative thoughts, they will be better able to have a good night's rest. The meditations are designed to boost confidence, increase self-esteem, and improve your child's overall resilience and happiness. Three original guided meditations include: Lolli and the Thank You Tree Lolli and the Buddha Plant Lolli and the Purple Beetle Munchies GET YOUR COPY NOW! Also available in audio book and e-book editions.?

I LOVE TRYING NEW THINGS?is a picture book which?explores?common themes and issues related to growing up?and teaches children important life values.? It is the third book?in the series 'Lolli's Happy Heart Rhymes'. A beautiful book of rhymes where the words and illustrations teach kids about life, how to navigate their feelings and that they are unique and special. Fun loving and inspiring characters, Lolli and Liquorice, from the Land of Color take you on an adventure through life, with their fun rhymes. In I Love Trying New Things, Lolli shares what she "loves" reminding kids to be themselves, have fun and that being human is never perfect. Includes 14 unique poems that rhyme, and are accompanied by gorgeous illustrations that bring the rhymes to life:? I love peace I love letting go I love talking about me I love helping others I love being angry I love growing I love laughing I love to play I love holidays I love homework I love moving I love my body I love reading I love trying new things Also in this series is 'I Love Being Different'?and 'I Love Being Free'.? Plus you can find Lolli's other books

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface.We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.