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Youve probably heard the expression "when pigs fly," but did you know that in Spain they say "when frogs grow hair" and in Nigeria "when chickens have teeth"? A rib-tickling collection of idioms from around the world. But the question is: will you believe them...?

This is the story of a bird that fits in your hand flying halfway around the world looking for a place to nest. This is the story of a young girl from northern Africa fleeing halfway around the world looking for a place of peace. This is the story of Bird. This is the story of Leila. This is the story of a chance encounter and a long journey home.

As the seasons turn, Maisie rides her bull in and out of Dadas tall tales. Her Mama wears linen and plays the viola. Her Dada wears kente cloth and plays the marimba. They come from different places, but they hug her in the same way. And most of all, they love her just the same. A joyful celebration of a mixed-race family and the love that binds us all together.

Anika has recently emigrated from India and is having a difficult time adjusting to life in a new country - not to menton life in a new school. Remebering the advice her grandmother gave her, she prays to Lord Ganesh, the Hindu elephant god. But Lord Ganesh is slow to respond and Anika takes to the internet to attract his attention. When her problems begin to resolve themselves, she can breathe a sigh of relief. But has Lord Ganesh truly been helping her, or has she been relying on her own inner wisdom all along?

At the start of winter, two bear cubs are born, deep in their den in the frozen North. "Mama, what lies beyond here?" they ask. "Above us is a land of ice and snow.""What lies beyond the ice and snow?" they ask. "The ocean, full of ice from long ago." And as they learn the secrets of the Earth and their place in it, Mama Bear whispers, "Youre snug with me."

Haroun, the cat, likes nothing better than to spend his days sleeping in the sunlit courtyards of Damascus. But one thing always ruins his sleep: jasmine! Haroun cant stand the sweet-scented flowers. So one day, he hatches a plan to fix the problem...with unexpected results! A beautifully illustrated and entertaining story that sheds a welcome light onto Syrias long and proud cultural heritage in a period of history marred by war.

Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Then one day, Anita must face her fears and begin life in a new country. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures?

Tyler the tigon has never fitted in. Neither a tiger like his dad nor a lion like his mum, poor Tyler stands out like a sore thumb. Taunted and teased by the other jungle creatures, he flees into the forest with the weight of the world on his shoulders. But who should he find there? An equally extraordinary creature with a tale to match his own

Kaya is looking for her heart song the song that happy hearts sing. Her search takes her on a journey deep into the jungle where a broken down carousel waits for a very special song to make it turn again Grounded in the principles of mindfulness, this joyful story set in the vibrant jungles of Malaysia will truly make your heart sing.

When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones cant sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant with her words of wisdom can reassure them, "Youre safe with me".

The rain clouds are long gone and the dry season scorches the land. Everything is new for the baby giraffe. As she bounds ahead and lags behind, her mother patiently explains the ways of the grasslands. And until she grows a little taller, older and wiser, her mother reminds her: "Youre strong with me."

Taking time to listen. Taking time to feel. Taking time to cherish you, and also cherish me. This poem is inspired by principles of mindfulness and invites children around the world to gaze, wonder and marvel at this astonishing planet we call home.

When Anjali and I were really little, we were sort of afraid of our grandmother, Ammuchi...Aditya and Anjali love listening to their grandmothers stories, particularly the scary one about the ghost in the tree. But the night their grandmother passes away, all her stories seem to lose their meaning. Then something happens that is more mysterious and magical than any story. Could their grandmother still be with them after all? A poignant and moving story about bereavement and healing, stunningly illustrated and told in gorgeous poetic prose.

Zuhara lehorrean dago aitarekin, itsasoan bizi izandako gertaera mingarriak direla-eta, aldendu egin nahi izan zuelako.Ustekabean, Deian, itsas azpiko lagun bat, agertu zaio, han bere beharra dutela esanez: gerra handi bat lehertzeaz izateaz gain, Gael (Zuhararen mutil-laguna izandakoa) desagertu egin da. Gael hil delako ustea zabaldu da, baina Deianek besterik uste du: Gaelek Zuhara eta biekin nonbait elkartu nahi duela, ezkutuan. Hortaz, Zuhara eta Deian uretan murgilduko dira berriz, Gaelen desagerpena argitu eta laguna bilatzeko asmoz.Horretan ari direla, itsas azpiko mundua iraultzeko moduko batzar baten berri izango duteClionaren kanpaiaken ondoren, Zuhararen abentura berriak!

In my skin, I move. I spin like crinkly leaves on a windy day. I dance to my very own rhythm. In my skin, I hope. I dust myself off so I can take on tomorrow. I chase the rainbow that shines after the storm.Told by many different children as they sing, rise, reach, move, learn, hope, laugh, rest, remember and love, this gorgeous poem shows us that when you embrace the skin youre in, you open yourself up to a world of possibilities.

In the pueblo of Palenque in Colombia, hardly anybody knows how to read. Curious about the letters her older sister Gina receives from a young doctor each month letters that she is sure contain promises of love one young girl makes a decision that will change her life, and the lives of every child in the pueblo, forever. With the help of Señor Velandia, the owner of the village shop, she will slowly unlock the letters of the alphabet and discover the magic of reading. And soon she will make a discovery that is more miraculous still that letters are literally all around her . . .

Jackis mama has a rare condition. She is slowly losing her hearing. Together, they are learning Sign Language so that theyll always be able to tell each other everything. But as Mamas world becomes quieter, Jackis remains full of sound, especially on Music Appreciation Fridays. How can Jacki enjoy listening to music when her mama can no longer hear it? A heartfelt story, inspired by the authors childhood, about a young girl coming to terms with her mothers hearing loss and finding new ways to experience the world together.

No palácio de Epaminondas Badaró III, tudo era luxo e prosperidade. Os desejos de seus moradores eram rapidamente saciados. Se alguém quisesse provar o leite do Tibete ou petiscar a sardinha do mar Egeu, dias depois essas iguarias estariam na cozinha real.Foi nesse ambiente que nasceu o gato principe Epaminondas Badaro IV, rodeado do bom e do melhor. Desde a infancia, ele foi educado pelos melhores professores do mundo. Aprendia tudo que lhe ensinavam. Aluno brilhante em todas as materias. Mas, como e costumeiro na vida, o acaso veio para colocar seu mundo de ponta-cabeça.Descubra o que aconteceu com o principe que aparentemente tinha o futuro garantido.

They said I couldnt change the world; it wasnt worth the fight. But in my head, a small voice said...maybe you might.A young girl makes a choice to plant a seed by a long dead riverbed. Little does she know that from this single, small act, a vibrant ecosystem will grow. This inspiring poem - bursting with hope for a greener world - is a love letter to our ailing planet. It shows us that even when the future appears most bleak, each one of us can make a difference.

Daniel é o irmão mais novo de Téo e quer sempre ficar perto do irmão mais velho para, juntos, inventarem brincadeiras e fazerem estripulias. Mas, entre as alegrias, também podem surgir muitas confusõ