Posts Tagged ‘children-3-5’
In A Cloud of Dust
A Tanzanian schoolgirl struggles with a long walk to and from school that leaves her no daylight in which to do homework. When studying at lunchtime makes her miss out on the bicycle library s visit, her compassionate classmates find a way to share the bicycles so that everyone can reach home.”
Read MoreSomething from Nothing
Phoebe Gilman’s beloved classic celebrates its 20th anniversary! Joseph’s grandfather made him a beautiful blanket when he was a baby, but now it’s frazzled and worn, and Joseph’s mother says it is time to throw it out. Joseph doesn’t want to part with his special blanket, and he’s sure that his grandfather can fix it.…
Read MoreThe Balloon Tree
Balloons! They are the favourite playthings of Princess Leora. When her father, the king, goes to a neighbouring kingdom to participate in a tournament, he tells Leora to signal him with balloons if anything goes wrong. But the archduke, planning to take over the kingdom, promptly locks the princess in her room and orders all…
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The Darkest Dark
Chrysanthemum
She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. When she was old enough to appreciate it, Chrysanthemum loved her name. And then she started school. “I’m named after my grandmother,” said Victoria. “You’re named after a flower.” Chrysanthemum wilted. Life at school didn’t improve. In fact, it got worse. Then the…
Read MoreThis Moose Belongs to Me
“Wilfred owned a moose. He hadn’t always owned a moose. The moose came to him a while ago and he knew, just KNEW that it was meant to be his. He called it Marcel.”Most of the time Marcel is very obedient, abiding by Wilbur’s book of extensive rules on how to be a good pet.…
Read MoreBouh!
Le soir de l’Halloween, Luca se peint un visage si terrifiant que les propriétaires des maisons qu’il visite s’évanouissent en l’apercevant. Il pénètre alors dans leur demeure et s’enfuit avec la réserve de bonbons et le contenu du réfrigérateur. Il croise un policier qui s’interroge sur son énorme sac, mais qui s’enfuit aussi en voyant…
Read MoreBeaucoup Trop de bagages!
Tamina prendra l’avion pour la toute première fois. Lorsque sa mère lui annonce qu’elle peut apporter une seule poupée, la fillette élabore un plan. Elle n’a pas l’intention de vivre ce grand jour sans ses petits compagnons de vol! Et quel émoi cause-t-elle dans l’avion! Mais bientôt, la fillette partage sans réserve ses innombrables trésors…
Read MoreLieux Hantes
Un recueil d’histoires vraies. De surprenants rcits de fantmes et de phnomnes inexpliqus qui sont survenus un peu partout au Canada. Frissons garantis!
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