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Banished from Duke Senior's court, young Rosalind flees to the Forest of Arden along with Duke Senior's daughter, her cousin Celia. Disguised as the handsome Ganymede and simple shepherdess Aliena, the two hide from her cruel uncle and hope for a new life.Nearby, the dashing Orlando is also seeking shelter in the forest, far from his malicious brother Oliver and the feud that began with a wrestling match but has escalated into a plot against his life. Heartbroken at being away from his beloved Rosalind, he encounters 'Ganymede', who promises to cure Orlando with love lessons.Meanwhile, local shepherdess Phoebe also has her eye on Ganymede, despite the advances of smitten shepherd Silvius. As the hopes and dreams of the group entangle with one another, can everyone get what they truly want?

After years of bitter war, Pedro and his loyal soldiers, Benedick and Claudio, are welcomed back to Messina as celebrated guests by Don Pedro. Sweet Hero and her loyal cousin Beatrice greet the newcomers, and as soon as Hero meets Claudio, they both fall in love at first sight and agree to get married.However, opinionated Beatrice immediately clashes with smug, self-proclaimed bachelor Benedick in an exchange of wits that leaves them both with one conclusion: the other is insufferable. Convinced that they are perfect for each other, their friends hatch a plan to make the two fall in love, but elsewhere in town, someone is plotting against lovers Hero and Claudio.

Help defeat the Big Bad Wolf in this interactive tale from Tom Fletcher - an extended edition of the bestselling World Book Day story! LOOK! Who's that in your book?It's Monster, Dragon, Alien, and Witch.And... WOW! They have made you a book! A book inside your book! Shall we read it together?Explore this interactive adventure and help the friends as they try and get rid of the BIG BAD WOLF that has taken over their book! This engaging and playful story is a true celebration of reading, performing, and storytelling from bestselling children's author Tom Fletcher.Who's in Your Book?Interactive adventures for big imaginationsAlso in this series:There's a Monster in Your Book: makes reading interactive and funThere's a Dragon in Your Book: explores empathy and responsibilityThere's an Alien in Your Book: explores acceptance and inclusionThere's an Elf in Your Book: explores following instructions and good/bad behaviourThere's a Superhero in Your Book: explores the power of kindnessThere's a Witch in Your Book: makes tidying up funThere's a Unicorn in Your Book: explores soothing your worries through sharing themThere's a Bear in Your Book: makes the bedtime routine funThere's a Dinosaur in Your Book: explores inside and outside voices

The sequel to Blood and Moonlight, Silence and Shadow is full of swoony romance, dangerous magick, and murder ¿ perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco and Mary E. Pearson.

Julie Abe's Our Cursed Love is a magical 50 First Dates meets Love and Gelato set in Tokyo, Japan¿about destiny, the impact of the choices we make, and the magic of true love.

For fans of Bridgerton, a Regency romance by Rosalyn Eves about three young women, their big dreams, and a London Season gone awry.

A standalone companion to An Improbable Season, this Regency romance ¿ perfect for fans of Bridgerton ¿ is about following your heart, pursuing your dreams, and falling head over heels in love.

In Erin Beaty's fantasy mystery-thriller, Blood and Moonlight, an orphan with a secret, magical sight gets caught between a mysterious, genius detective and the serial killer she¿s hunting.

Zoe has a new friend, Zotti who is a lot of fun. He is a little different to your usual friend. Zotti is a robotic vacuum cleaner who can do amazing things and sleeps in the family's hallway cupboard. Discover what it is like to make an extraordinary friend!

What if you had a secret you could never reveal? This is the story of four teenage girls who become unlikely friends as they navigate the challenges of growing into their powers. Each possesses a unique and extraordinary secret: a witch with erratic powers which grow stronger under the full moon, a siren who transforms into various birds, a demon goddess whose sneezes cause unpredictable weather, and a hemoglobin-intolerant vampire.As they journey through freshman year of high school they face the trials and tribulations which come with discovering and embracing their differences. Together they will battle the dark fairy world to save a friend in the magical city of New Orleans. Along the way, they encounter a collection of creatures, both magical and mortal, under the rising full moon.The Four is a tale of friendship, acceptance, and self-discovery, infused with the whimsy of Tim Burton and the magic found only in New Orleans. This is a story of finding the courage to be yourself and embrace your unique talents, no matter how different or unusual they may seem.

James is a 7 year old boy with many talents who enjoys playing on the playground with his favorite dinosaur, Hercules. James' parents are taking him to the playground today but he's nervous about being around the other kids. James has autism which can make making new friends more challenging for him. With the support of his parents will James be able to work through his fear so that he doesn't miss out on all the fun and maybe even make a new friend, or two?

Fighting for survival in a shattered world... the truth is her only hope. The thrillingly dark sequel to No. 1 New York Times bestseller, DIVERGENT.

The new novel by Carnegie Medal nominated author Jenny Ireland. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Jennifer Niven. Now she wasn¿t Molly Cassidy, St Anne¿s pain-in-the-hole princess. She was nine-year-old Molly who was my best friend in the whole world. Nobody had put her in the recovery position. All these people and they¿d just left her like that . . . I held her hand until the ambulance came.Finbar and Molly live next door to each other. When they were children, they spent hours and hours together. They were best friends. Until they weren't. Now 18, Fin and Molly move in very different circles. Molly is popular, pretty, dating the most handsome boy in the whole school. Fin has one friend and he's pretty sure he hates his dad and his little sister. At a party one night, though, they're pulled together in a way neither of them expects and then follows a year that will see them experiencing life-changing challenges, friendships, love and everything in between.Praise for Jenny Ireland:'Everything a YA contemporary novel should be: full of warmth, growth, and romance . . . beautifully relatable and a powerful reminder of the importance of empathy' - Paper Lanterns'Romance with substance' - Irish Times

A beautifully atmospheric magical sequel for readers age 9+, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant’s The Hatmakers, Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s The Girl of Ink and Stars, Sophie Anderson’s The Girl Who Speaks Bear and Eva Ibbotson’s Journey to the River Sea

Herzklopfen und Vorurteile: Wird Micha seine Angebetete doch noch ansprechenWas, wenn man mit 14 Jahren schon glaubt, die Liebe seines Lebens gefunden zu haben? Doch wie spricht man sie an, wenn man von klein auf von der eigenen Mutter gelernt hat, dass Mädchen Wesen aus einer fremden Welt sind, die Jungs nur mit Krankheiten infizieren und außerdem stinken?Genau das ist Michas Dilemma. Seine Mutter hat ganze Arbeit geleistet, ihm diese absurden Ängste einzutrichtern, und jetzt traut er sich kaum, einem Mädchen auch nur näherzukommen. Aber wird es Micha dennoch gelingen, seine Angebetete anzusprechen und seine Ängste zu überwinden?Diese herzerwärmende Geschichte zeigt den schwierigen Weg eines Jungen, der gegen seine tief verwurzelten Vorurteile kämpft und herausfindet, was es wirklich bedeutet, sich zu verlieben.

¡Hola chicos y chicas!El mundo es un lugar muy especial porque tú estás en él. Incluso, cuando las cosas parecen difíciles, ¿sabes que aún puedes lograr tus objetivos? Especialmente si trabajan juntos. El trabajo en equipo y las amistades ayudan a hacer del mundo un lugar mejor.Cuando se trabaja en conjunto, se pueden lograr muchas cosas. Tener a alguien a tu lado también te ayudará a sentirte apoyado, querido y animado en los buenos momentos, e incluso, en los no tan buenos.Nunca olvides que el mundo te dará la oportunidad de mostrar todas tus habilidades. Encuentra lo que te hace único y profundiza para descubrir nuevas partes de ti mismo que nunca pensaste que existían. Puedes conseguir muchas cosas si crees en tus propias capacidades.Habrá momentos en los que pienses que no es posible alcanzar tu sueño, pero con la actitud correcta, el apoyo y la ayuda de tus amigos, puedes superar cualquier obstáculo. Las historias de este libro han sido creadas solo para ti. Te ayudarán a encontrar la inspiración en los pequeños y grandes momentos. Los protagonistas son niños y niñas que se enfrentan a sus problemas cotidianos y siempre encuentran soluciones. Afrontan los retos incluso cuando están tristes o asustados y demuestran que, si lo intentan, pueden alcanzar todas sus metas.Lo que encontrarás en este libro:10 historias inspiradoras para niños y niñas sobre "autoestima, valor, fuerza interior y amor propio".Un estilo de escritura sencillo y atractivo, adecuado tanto para la lectura compartida como para la independienteLa identificación con los personajes, que siempre se combinan con temas de la vida real de los niñosBellas imágenes para acompañar la lectura y estimular la imaginaciónMoral y mensajes de la vida con reflexiones y participación en la narraciónA los niños y niñas les encanta este libro porque les ayuda a:Desarrollar la confianza en sí mismos y en sus capacidadesSuperar la timidez y la ansiedadAfrontar mejor las situaciones difícilesSuperar los miedos y ser valientesNunca rendirse y no desanimarse por los pequeños fracasosCreer en sus sueñosComprender la importancia de las relaciones con los padres y los amigosSé curioso y sigue tus pasiones2 Regalos para ti que puedes descargar del sitio web de Special Art:Diario de los sueños de los niños (PDF)Frases motivadoras para colorear para niños (PDF)Haz clic en "comprar ahora" ayuda a un niño o niña a no dejar de soñar y creer en sí mismos. (Una idea de regalo perfecta)

2023 Literary Titan Five Star Award Winner Palisades of the Heart, book four in the Dangerous Loyalties series inspired by Daughters of the American Revolution Patriot Mary Shirley McGuire. "A curse on your first-born son if you return." Loud Hawk's warning haunts Mary Shirley as she and her family arrive at Cooks Fort in Western Virginia in August 1776. She desires a fresh start and courtship with William McGuire. William dreams of raising fast horses in Kentucky with Mary by his side. But palisades of fear protect her heart and while he's risking his life on a dangerous mission, another man offers Mary a safe, comfortable life. When a vengeful shaman's lie endangers her and all she loves, Mary's warrior spirit awakens. Fear no longer has her heart captive, but the one she loves holds it forever.

Help your child navigate the exciting world of friendship with "WE NEED FRIENDS", a must-have resource that will empower them to build meaningful connections.As a parent, I understand theimportance of equipping our children with the skills they need to thrivesocially and emotionally. That's why I'm thrilled to introduce you to thiscaptivating book, written by yours truly, designed to spark conversations aboutfriendship, emotions, and the everyday experiences of our little ones.In this book, we explore awide range of topics, from the joy of making new friends to the complexities ofconflicts and changes in relationships. Through relatable stories and enchantingillustrations, children will learn valuable lessons about empathy, sharing, kindness, and developing a positive self-esteem.This book serves as awonderful tool for open discussions about children's feelings and emotions invarious social situations. It encourages dialogue about the importance ofrespect for others and emphasizes the value of inclusion. By featuring diversecharacters with a range of physical characteristics, we celebrate the beauty ofdifferences and foster a sense of acceptance.Moreover, The Kids' Book ofFriends helps children identify who can be a friend and offers practical tipson how to make friends. It also provides inspiring examples of how to be bothkind to others and a friend to oneself-an essential lesson in self-care andself-love.Geared towards children aged 3to 8 years, this book is perfect for story time, bedtime, or any moment whenyou and your child want to explore the world of friendship together. The simpleyet powerful messages will resonate with young readers, while the engagingstorytelling will keep them captivated from start to finish.And if you're looking tofurther expand your child's social emotional learning journey, don't miss outon our second book in the series, The Kids' Book of Diversity: Empathy, Kindness, and Respect for Differences. Together, these books will provide awell-rounded foundation for your child's understanding of friendship, diversity, and the power of compassion.Help your child find theirplace in the wonderful world of friendship. Order The Kids' Book of Friendstoday and embark on an enriching journey of connection, understanding, andpersonal growth.

Thrilled with excitement he exclaimed, "Yippee yippee yeah!"Once you get to know him, you'll realize that our dear friend Zweebo isalways thrilled and excited. Especially when freshly baked desserts arearound. Even more so when he can share sweets with his best friend inthe whole entire world: a teeny, tiny spider named LaWanda. How doesa fly become best friends with a spider? By planting seeds.Join us on the journey of discovering love, purpose, andadventure in the most magical place: Darla's garden. Just look for therainbow in the clouds - you'll find it.

Pyper Lewis has all the answers to all the questions, just ask anyone. She knows exactly how to make this the most amazing senior year of all time for herself, and her friends. There's only one problem. It has four ugly letters and causes her very worst memories.PromWhen her efforts to cancel the prom backfire, Pyper has to face all the things she's been dodging for an entire year. With the help of her friends and family, Pyper begins to realize she doesn't have all the answers after all-and maybe that's okay.

A contemporary young adult novel about a biracial Black and white teen boy who contends with a life-altering year at an alternative school, showing a raw glimpse into the systemic inequality experienced by young people in racialized communities.Zay's ma always said his mouth would get him in trouble. Sure enough, it got him into his first and only fight in his junior year of high school. Expelled from his district, Zay's only hope for redemption is to transfer to Broadlawn Alternative School and complete the year. Zay isn't thrilled about the disgusting school lunch and classroom trailers at Broadlawn, and boarding with his aunt Mel and her live-in boyfriend isn't the greatest. But he'd rather be there than in the city dealing with his estranged father, his overbearing mother, and the fallout from his fight. Besides, Broadlawn has Feven, the beautiful new student Zay is starting to get to know-and fall for. Still, first love is rarely a fairy tale, and as Zay's time in Broadlawn comes to an end, he learns that shaping yourself within a new place is a lot harder than letting it shape you. But worth it, nonetheless.A tender contemplation of first love, broken families, and healing generational trauma.