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Emily O’Reilly is obsessed with all things Search and Rescue. She volunteers with the team and goes on rescue missions with her stepmom. She is even selling homemade jewelry to save up for her own Search and Rescue puppy. But when an expensive necklace is stolen from a renowned jewelry artist at Rock Harbor’s fall festival and Emily is accused of the crime, it looks like she’ll never get her puppy and be able to join the Rock Harbor Search and Rescue team.

Chi era il nonno dei robot? Il Golem è forse uno dei più antichi esseri artificiali leggendari: un gigante di argilla creato, su ispirazione divina, da un rabbino, in aiuto degli Ebrei di Praga; un enorme fantoccio che si anima sono quando in fronte gli viene inciso il completo Nome di Dio. In un primo tempo il Golem ubbidirà agli ordini, ma poi comincerà ad avere vita propria, a essere invaso dalla malinconia, a sentirsi solo e diverso. E tra mito, filosofia e fantascienza, la sua storia avrà un finale fiabesco.

King Kenny the Lion has everything he could ever want or need, but when he catches a glimpse of a much-adorned cape belonging to his fox friend, Commander Corby, his heart becomes full of greed and envy. As he plots to steal the cape that doesn’t belong to him, he quickly discovers that what isn’t meant for him will not make him happy, and that he should be happy for others when they have good things.

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young listeners written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable listen for both parents and kids! Volume Four features Piggy Party, The Granny Game, Mystery Mutt, Big Bad Beans, The Upside-Down Day, and The Midnight Mystery.

Set in a cozy house full of latkes, applesauce, sufganiyot, and other Hanukkah holiday treats, this warm and emotional story highlights the importance and joy of passing along traditions from one generation to the next, and making new traditions too.

Passover starts tonight and Zayde is babysitting for Ruthie—his first time by himself! Mommy has left a list of things to do: Buy parsley at the grocery store for the seder plate, go to the playground so Ruthie can use up energy, then use up more energy at home because seders last a long time. And be sure Ruthie takes a nap. But who exactly is babysitting whom as an afternoon of shenanigans ensue?

Mia loves the Passover seder at Edie Rose's apartment. All the neighbors sit around the table, talking about the journey from slavery to freedom. On Mia's birthday, Edie Rose gives her a rhinestone tiara and a map of the world. "You never know what journey might call your name," she says. When Edie Rose falls and breaks her arm, Mia looks at her map and wonders: Could a journey to help her neighbor be calling right now?

Rachel thinks she will feel like Queen Esther when she rides an elephant draped in fancy fabric through the streets of Rangoon. Then she notices the old elephant's bruised and cracked feet, and she doesn’t feel so royal. So when Rachel wins the gold Purim crown at the synagogue celebration, she has an idea about how she can help the elephant.

It's Christmas time at St. Anne parish, and a new family has arrived! The Perez family doesn't look like the other families in the parish. As five-year-old Mateo stares at Katie and Patrick, clutching his little stuffed burro, they see he's just puzzled about them. But it's Father Miguel's job to take care of them, right?

Něžný a hřejivý příběh malého Ježíška, který se po vyhnání z Jeruzaléma ocitne s rodinou na české vesnici. Autor dokázal vystihnout podstatu křesťanské lásky bez jakéhokoli mentorství. Ježíšek na české vesnici, u břehu české řeky, do níž skáče s českými kamarády? Proč ne, když musel s rodiči odejít z Jeruzaléma a najít nový domov. Půvabné vyprávění o dětství jednoho malého kluka, kterému byly dány dary, s nimiž se musí naučit zacházet. Dětská dobrodružství, která zažívá, líčí autor s humorem a něhou. Čím je tenhle kluk zajímavý a odlišný? Svou láskou, pokorou a vírou v dobro.

Nora has been chosen since birth to join the Mothers, who rule the Convent in wisdom and love by gentling the poor souls born as males. Jude leaves home with his fiddle and a dream to see a real live girl. It is Nora's duty to capture any wild boys who trespass on Convent territory, but Jude is far more than a wild boy. He threatens to upend Nora's world. From their differences and desperation arises a passion that could shatter all that the Mothers have built.

Children will laugh at these funny adventure stories from Bill Myers, bestselling author of McGee and Me, all while learning Christian character and godly wisdom. This hilarious audiobook collection for 7- to 10-year-olds includes novels #5, #6, #7, and #8 in The Incredible Worlds of Wally McDoogle fiction series. Your kids will have a blast listening to Wally’s adventures as they discover the importance of living with the love and wisdom of Christ.

Children will laugh at these funny adventure stories from Bill Myers, bestselling author of McGee and Me, all while learning Christian character and godly wisdom. Join Wally on four hilarious, mishap-filled adventures as he faces a bully at camp, gets eaten by an alien in a film, competes in a hot-air balloon race, and plunges over a killer waterfall.

Join contemporary characters who find themselves back in Bible times, living out epic adventures.

The First Christmas Children’s Book provides an annual Christmas storytelling tradition of the greatest birthday in history - the birth of Jesus! A memorable storyline that intertwines a family experience with biblical and historical truths. You now have a fun and helpful resource for when asking, “How do I introduce my children to Christmas?”

Set at an experimental community on Mars in the year 2039, the Mars Diaries feature 14-year-old virtual-reality specialist Tyce Sanders. Someone is found unconscious in the plant lab. Worse, it looks like teeth and claws have ripped his space suit. It's clear someone - or something - chased him. But who or what? And why? Tyce does not believe aliens exist, but his discoveries may force him to rethink this view. As Tyce explores his strange surroundings, he finds that the mysteries of the planet point to his greatest discovery - a new relationship with God.

Thus begins the first night of Hanukkah in one child’s home. But what does the light from the candle mean? What are the words everyone is singing? What will each of these eight nights hold? Family and friends, takeout dinners and flat tires, traditions new and old—it’s all part of this year’s timeless, timely holiday celebration.

Spruchhausen - eine Stadt voller Kinder und voller Geschichten, die erzählt werden müssen. Doch wie kommt diese Stadt zu ihrem seltsamen Namen? Es ist eigentlich gar nicht so schwer zu erkennen. Der Name wird abgeleitet von einem Buch aus der Bibel, welches "Sprüche" heißt. Jede Geschichte, die die Kinder der (erdachten) Stadt "Spruchhausen" erleben, handelt sich um einen der "Sprüche" Salomos und vermittelt daher auch den Hörern Weisheit für ihr tägliches Leben.

Third grade is not starting the way Ly-Lan pictured. First, her best friend Cece is put in another class--even after Ly-Lan prayed they would be in the same one. And then Ly-Lan is tasked with showing the new Vietnamese student around. Ly-Lan wants to hang out with Cece, not play translator to the new girl, and she doesn’t understand why her prayers aren’t being answered. If Ly-Lan is going to survive and thrive in third grade, she must learn to trust in God’s plans, especially when it means making some adjustments to her own.

Today, Luca, a ten-year-old boy, is going to embark on Grammy's Treasure Hunt. Luca is about to experience the most unique ice hockey game ever played. His adventure brings him face-to-face with very unusual opponents, uncommon rules, and a personal challenge for Luca that he very much wants to win. He will meet a new friend who just might be his best hidden secret of all. Luca will need to use his physical skills as well as his personal beliefs to try to win his treasure. Will Luca do what is needed to win the greatest prize? One crucial moment will decide it all.