Literature & Fiction

Meet Z . . . Z has a small, well kind of BIG, problem. Every time he speaks – a couple of words, or even just a line – it rhymes! Seriously. So when Z is at school, answering questions in class, in the dreaded school lunch queue, in the playground . . . when Z speaks, it always rhymes! In fact, that’s how he earned his nickname: Z. A reflection of the number of words he now speaks at school on a daily basis. Zero! Yep, ZILCH!

Satyrs Newel and Doren are maturing into more responsible citizens after helping put an end to the dragon rebellion. But the thought of growing out of adolescence has the two goatmen in crisis mode. If that isn’t enough to worry about, a few unlucky inhabitants of Fablehaven have been found petrified, turned to stone, including fellow satyrs. Could this new threat be the workings of a dangerous gorgon?

Welcome to Hazard. An ordinary town where strangeness is a way of life. A town where sink holes appear with no warning, where people go missing way too often and where things really DO go bump in the night … To Travis and his classmates, Hazard is home. But when they’re set a school project to investigate the history of the town, they soon realise that something strange and alien lies beneath Hazard. What can they learn from their investigations into the mysterious witch in the woods? And – if the witch does exist – will they make it home to tell the tale…?

What happens when two super-chill jungle pals find their new best friend is missing? They freak out, of course! Timon and Pumbaa work themselves into a wilderness worry spiral looking for Simba in this delightful audio story in which the two find the only thing they really lost was their inner Hakuna Matata.

In this collection we follow different families as they spend Easter together. From church services and sacred traditions to egg hunts and family times, these are fun and informative stories for 3-7 year olds. These stories are perfect for young children celebrating Easter with their friends and family, or wanting to learn about different Christian traditions.

Go on Easter adventures to imagine the biggest chocolate egg ever, discover a lamb who took a ride in a pram and help a rabbit on a very windy day. All these and more in this springtime collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident listeners to enjoy alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for bedtime or the classroom.

Tori is no ordinary child—her musical inspirations and talents are clear from a young age. But when her dad forces her to rehearse for her recital, Tori is unhappy. She wants to play what she wants to play! And though they don’t see eye to eye, Tori has a secret: eleven Muses who have visited her since she was a baby and inspire her to write and make her own beautiful music. These fairy godmother-like Muses remind Tori that inspiration is everywhere, and perhaps in helping others find their own Muses—including Dad—she may better understand her own inspirations.

Jacques is a little hedgehog with a BIG secret—he loves wearing underwear! But the hedgehog world has rules...You see, hedgehogs eat grubs. They make nests. They snort with their sniffly snouts. They do NOT. WEAR. UNDERWEAR. So what's a critter to do about his undercover love of underpants? Will Jacques muster the bravery he needs to fully embrace himself and share his love of tighty-whities with the world?

Follow Charlie Bass and her horse Nobel Warrior’s journey in this classic, funny animal story collection written and read by Clare Balding.

A vida de Christopher Forrester dá uma guinada inesperada quando, meio sem vontade, segue para passar uma temporada no campo onde mora seu avô. O que ele não imaginava é que, muito além dos nevoeiros e das lendas de cidades do interior, ali se esconde um portal para o impossível. Num piscar de olhos, ele se vê cara a cara com uma criatura lendária, lançando-o numa aventura que mudará seu destino para sempre.

In the small town of Roseville, everyone eagerly awaited Valentine's Day. It was a day filled with love, joy, and sweet surprises. Little Sophie Green was especially excited because this year, she had made a special Valentine for her best friend, Emma. Sophie had spent days carefully picking out colourful paper, drawing hearts, and writing a note to show Emma how much she meant to her.

Samantha was thrilled—it was finally Take Your Daughter to Work Day! Her mom, an architect, had promised to show her what her job was all about. Samantha had always wondered what it was like to design buildings, and today, she would see it firsthand.

Un conjunto de historias que le ayudarán a desarrollar una fuerte autoestima y a ganar en valores, aprendiendo que la bondad, el compañerismo y la valentía. como la tuya. Estas historias ayudarán a esa niña a la que tanto quieres, a entender que siempre ha sido y será una persona especial, y que los problemas de la vida pueden convertirse en la mejor experiencia para aprender las más importantes lecciones.

Cassia Thorne leads a double life. In one she is a respectable young music teacher for the children of the elite. In another, she sells ballads on the streets and spends her evenings locked up in Fleet Prison. When the Bartholomew Fair comes to town, it brings joy to the city but also rumours of children going missing off the streets of London. With the help of a young pickpocket, Teo and her friend Felix, Cassia starts to investigate these disappearances.

Don’t be like Ciara, a twelve-year-old girl living in the tiny village of Skael. When she used a spell from within this book, she ended up summoning a dragon. A DRAGON! Those things breathe fire! From their mouths! She’s obviously doomed. And don’t listen if Ciara tells you that dragons won’t hurt humans, and that they even once taught us magic, a thousand years ago. Definitely don’t pay any attention to the fact that the dragon she summoned, Scorch, might be willing to help rescue Ciara’s mother and free her village from the Emperor and his Warden, because it’s all obviously a big lie.

Lila’s school always celebrated Earth Day with something special. This year, her class was taking a trip to the city’s botanical gardens to learn about the environment. “Earth Day is a time to care for our planet,” Ms. Lane, her teacher, explained. “And today, we’re going to learn how plants help us do that.”

Max was excited for National Walk to Work Day because it meant joining his dad on a morning walk to his office downtown. “It’s a special day to encourage people to walk instead of drive,” his dad explained. “Not only is it good for the environment, but it’s great exercise too.”

Veterans Day was a special day in the town of Brooksville. It was a day to honour the brave men and women who had served in the military to protect the country. For 10-year-old Max, this was a day he had been looking forward to all year. He had learned in school that Veterans Day was a time to remember the sacrifices made by soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines. It wasn’t just a holiday—it was a way to show gratitude.

When the president of the United States tasks Skipper the SEAL with assembling a team of heroes, Skipper isn’t sure where to start. But as he meets other animals who give of their time and talents every day—from the Courageous Cat who stands up for others, to the Dutiful Duck who never leaves a student behind, to the Funny Fox who creates joy wherever he goes—Skipper realizes that heroes don’t have to be big and strong. There are heroes all around us!

In a quiet village, the Aziz family was eagerly preparing for the arrival of Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. Little Amira Aziz was especially excited this year because it was her first time understanding what Eid truly meant. She had heard her parents talk about it for weeks, and now the big day had finally arrived.

Vesak is one of the most important holidays for Buddhists, as it celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. For 10-year-old Mei, Vesak was a time for peace, meditation, and reflection on the teachings of the Buddha.

Easter is one of the most joyous celebrations for Christians, and for young Emma, it was a day she eagerly awaited all year long. The holiday was filled with family traditions, spiritual reflections, and, of course, lots of fun. Emma was 8 years old and lived in a small town, where Easter brought everyone together to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Leah couldn’t wait for International Earth Day. Her school had planned a whole day of activities to celebrate the planet. “This year, we’re doing an Earth Challenge,” her teacher, Mr. Peters, announced. “Each class will find one way to make the Earth better. Let’s brainstorm some ideas!”

In a small town nestled between the rolling hills, there was a family named the Browns who loved Thanksgiving. Every year, the entire Brown family would gather at Grandma Martha’s house to celebrate this special holiday. And every year, little Tommy Brown would look forward to one thing the most—Grandma’s famous pumpkin pie!

It was a crisp winter morning, and Sophie couldn’t wait to visit her grandmother. Today was Feed the Birds Day, one of her favourite traditions. Every year, Sophie and Grandma made the backyard a feast for their feathered friends.