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Sascha Martin's Rocket-Ship (Sascha Martin's Adventures,# 1).


John Arthur Nichol - 2016
    The first disastrous adventure of Sascha Martin, the eight year old inventor who brings new meaning, and catastrophe, to Show and Tell. A book designed to be read aloud, with pictures and verse that children will adore. Sascha Martin’s Rocket-Ship is a wild, funny, deliciously silly adventure wrapped in rhyming verse and Manuela Pentangelo’s wonderful illustrations. Flying pies meet screaming teachers high above the school in this debut disaster featuring Sascha Martin, an eight-year old boy whose genius knows no responsibility.

Books for Kids: Goodnight, Monster!


Chloe Sanders - 2017
    The only one problem that a monster lives in his bathroom and boy’s afraid to go there. Mom suggests that monster can be lonely and scared too. Ben meets a new friend with joy and kindness. He tries to teach the monster some manners and proper bedtime routine. Full-color professional illustrations with funny scenes Simple everyday lessons in an easy to understand manner Perfect bedtime rhyming lines that keep your kids interested Here's what readers are already saying about the colorful, funny and valuable book: "A very fun, well drawn, and colorful book with cute main characters. Very easy to enjoy and highly recommended." -- Bonnie "Love the Monster books as does my 4-year-old. My son felt like the book was written just for him." --Kristina . "This is a sweet book with great lessons! We will read this book many times more." -- Deborah You and your children are going to love this book. Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy button right now.

Easter is Cancelled!


Sally Huss - 2016
    But this year the Easter Bunny was not participating, not taking charge, not helping out. The other animals had their duties and were working well. Not the Easter Bunny! Why? His excuse was that no one ever thanks him for all the work he does to create a special day for kids all over the world. So, he cancelled Easter. Oh my, oh my. A wise and thoughtful owl is consulted. His solution warms the heart of the bunny. What the Easter Bunny is told is important for all kids to know. You’ll have to read the book to find out what that is. Be sure to take a peek at ONE HUNDRED EGGS FOR HENRIETTA, another happy Easter book by Sally Huss.

10 Halloween Stories for Kids


Arnie Lightning - 2014
    You and your children will enjoy the spooky tales! This book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and reading aloud at home! KINDLE UNLIMITED & AMAZON PRIME members can read this book for FREE! 4,300+ words 10 spooky and scary Halloween stories Perfect for early and beginner readers Super fun to use as campfire ghost stories Story List: Night Landscape The Phone The House Party Under the Bed The Thing in My Dreams Behind You The Man in the Dark Blue Suit Do Not Look Don't Believe in Ghosts A Familiar House 10 Spooky & Scary Halloween Stories Kids and children can practice their reading skills and enjoy a few great stories all at once! These spooky short stories about Halloween will give you chills up and down your spine! Best-Selling Children's Book Author, Arnie Lightning Arnie Lightning is a best-selling children's book author with a straightforward goal. He wants his work to create a positive impact in the lives of others through children's books. Learning morals, lessons, and good character can start at a young age. Arnie's books reflect this. By providing a comfortable and entertaining environment, learning can be a fun activity! Scroll up and click 'buy' to crack open these scary stories! 100% Money Back Guarantee Tags: halloween, halloween stories, scary, scary halloween stories, halloween books, spooky, scary, children, kid, halloween books for kids, halloween books for children, kids books, childrens books, childrens book, kids book, books for kids, childrens book, kindle book, kindle ebook, humor, early reader, beginning reader, kids comedy, action, adventure, magic, sword, sorcery, coming of age, ghosts, vampires, werewolf, shapesifters, witch, wizard, zombies, fantasy, magic, ebook, ebooks, ebooks for kids, e books, halloween, ages 6-8, preteen, paranormal, magic fantasy, ages 9-12, children's books ages 4 8 fiction, early readers, beginning readers

Stories for Children


Leo Tolstoy - 1987
    This volume includes several of Tolstoy's stories for children.

Dolphin Island


Arthur C. Clarke - 1963
    An adventurous teenager, Johnny Clinton, sneaks on board.About a day later there is an explosion, the craft comes to a stop in the southern Pacific Ocean, and starts to sink. Its crew, not aware they had a stowaway, leaves on a lifeboat. The craft sinks entirely leaving Johnny swimming around in a field of debris. He climbs onto a larger piece to use as a raft though has no food or shelter.Johnny is rescued by a pod of dolphins who push his raft 100 miles to an island in the heart of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. There, Johnny meets the brilliant and eccentric Professor Kazan, who has dedicated his life to the study of dolphin communication. Johnny's further adventures with dolphins and the sea make this an exciting and fascinating coming-of-age story.

The Homer Book


Bill Morrison - 2004
    In a collection of philosophical musings, Homer Simpson shares quips, diatribes, insults, dialogues, and quotes on such topics as religion, modern life, humankind's role in the universe, health, and other topics both sacred and profane.

Every Fifteen Minutes: by Lisa Scottoline | Summary & Analysis


Book*Sense - 2015
    Lisa Scottoline’s Every Fifteen Minutes is a psychological thriller that explores the eccentricities of sociopaths by getting in the mind of one who is determined to ruin the life of a psychiatrist Dr. Eric Parrish is the respected Chief of Psychiatry at the Philadelphia-area hospital where he works. His unit has just received national recognition and Eric is largely credited for the positive accolades. His personal life, however, has recently taken a hit as he is locked in the middle of an increasingly nasty divorce and possible custody battle. Eric is advised by his lawyer to walk the straight and narrow, which would ordinarily not be a challenge for the faithful rule follower. That is, until he meets Max, a seventeen-year-old patient with OCD characteristics and a severe self-esteem problem. Eric fears Max is a suicide threat after he turns up missing following the death of his beloved grandmother. His concerns only escalate when he learns Max’s romantic interest has been found murdered. This companion to Every Fifteen Minutes also includes the following: • Book Review • Story Setting Analysis of Every Fifteen Minutes • Story elements you may have missed as we decipher the novel • Details of Characters & Key Character Analysis • Summary of the text, with some analytical comments interspersed • Thought Provoking /or Discussion Questions for Readers & Book Clubs • Discussion & Analysis of Themes, Symbols… • And Much More! This Analysis of Every Fifteen Minutes fills the gap, making you understand more while enhancing your reading experience.

The Dossier


David N. Robinson - 2014
    Former Green Beret, Ben Lewis, sent to protect her, finds himself cradling her as she says her final words. Urging Lewis to take her mobile phone and expose the truth it holds, Lewis reluctantly agrees. Lewis's life suddenly explodes into chaos as both Russian and Chinese agents become desperate to retrieve Zamani's phone, determined to kill Lewis in the process. However, just when Lewis thinks he might have friends and allies closer to home able to help, the stakes get raised even higher. With his life in danger Lewis learns that Zamani's phone has the only clue able to reveal the location of a secret dossier and expose the deadly secrets it holds. As Lewis leads his pursuers across London, into France and then finally the Swiss Alps, he has to stay alive long enough to discover the truth about The Dossier.

Essential Welty: Why I Live at the P.O., A Memory, Powerhouse and Petrified Man


Eudora Welty - 1956
    In her sweetly vibrant Mississippi drawl, Ms. Welty deftly draws the listener in to the uproariously multilayered "Why I Live at the P.O.," the spontaneous "Powerhouse" and the insightful voice of women's truths in "Petrified Man." Ms. Welty's reading brings immediacy and resonance to these wonderful tales.

The Pothunters and Other School Stories


P.G. Wodehouse - 1902
    I have not trespassed in your grounds for—ah—a considerable time.' The Head could not resist this thrust. In his unregenerate 'Varsity days he had been a power at the Union, where many a foeman had exposed himself to a verbal counter from him with disastrous results. Now the fencing must be done with buttons on the foils.

Mr. Bliss


J.R.R. Tolkien - 1982
    Bliss's first outing in his new motor-car, shared with several friends, bears, dogs, and a donkey, though not the Girabbit, proves to be unconventional though not inexpensive.

Teen Titans Go! (2014- ) #1


Sholly Fisch - 2013
    Someone’s been eating Cyborg’s sandwiches! But who? One of the other Teen Titans? Or something more…SINISTER? Cyborg and his stomach want answers! NOW!

Marion's Wall


Jack Finney - 1973
    Her ghost still inhabits the place and takes over the wife's body, goes to Hollywood, and tries to re-enter films. The couple meets a film buff, living in Vilma Banky's old home, and he has prints of all the lost films including the complete Greed.

Tales from Shakespeare


Charles Lamb - 1807
    Presents an introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays including Hamlet Othello, As You Like It, The Taming of the Shrew, The Tempest and Pericles.