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Time has brought changes to the March household -- home of the girls Jo, Amy, Beth and Meg, introduced in Louisa May Alcott's classic novel Little Women. Having returned safely from war, Mr. March has become a trusted and beloved minister in the local...

The girl sits up, puts her hands nonchalantly in her pockets, and begins to whistle. "Oh, don't, Jo," says Amy. "It's so boyish!" "Well, that's why I do it," says Jo. "I detest rude, unladylike girls!" "And I hate affected, niminy-piminy chits!" Even...

Inspiring story of Florence Nightingale from her earliest days as privileged daughter of an English squire to her role as Angel of the Crimea. Even as a young girl her nursing talents were evident as she doctored her dolls and ministered to sickly...

Looking for Grampas Beard is a heartwarming and often humorous story of grandparents and grandchildren who video chat and discover the power of prayer. Through two special Christmas gifts, the Louie and Ralphie prayer buddies, Ellie and Emma learn the...

As the moonbeams dance through her bedroom window, a young girl named Sara finds herself face-to-face with a small mouse named Missy. A mouse who, along with her family, has been living in the young girls attic. With each passing night, Sara grows closer...

Halloween is a special and exciting time for pumpkins. They play games, light fireworks, and eat lots of candy.But nothing beats trick-or-treating, and Peter Pumpkin is finally getting his chance to leave the pumpkin patch and join the other pumpkins for...

Growing up and then graduating in 1942 from Choctaw High School in rural Oklahoma was as normal to me as growing up on Main Street, USA was for others. It is a lovely day. I just took my banana nut bread out of the oven. I am just sitting here at my...

Who could ever imagine that a perfectly innocent sleigh ride, a thank- you gift to his friends from Billy-Bom-Tom would turn out so disastrously! Patty-Cat, her sister, Kittle, and their friends, Chester and Susie, went sledding on Old Man George's hill...

Runabouts is a story about friends having fun together, as well as dealing with unpleasant situations. Sunny is a very good friend and tries to make sure that his friends are not taken advantage of by bullies. He also shows us how we can make choices for...

International Arbitration and Procedure is a book written by Robert Clark Morris and published in 1911. It is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practice of international arbitration, covering topics such as the history of arbitration, the role...

Hints Towards Forming The Character Of A Young Princess V1 is a book written by Hannah More in 1805. The book is a guide to help young princesses develop the proper character traits needed to be a successful and effective ruler. The author provides...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as...

Helen In Switzerland: A Tale For Young People is a novel written by Augusta Bethell and published in 1867. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Helen, who travels to Switzerland with her father. While there, she meets a group of...

Hathercourt is a novel written by Mary Louisa Molesworth, also known as Mrs. Molesworth, and published in 1878. The story is set in the English countryside and revolves around the Hathercourt family, who are struggling to maintain their estate and social...

Girls of '64 is a historical fiction novel written by Emilie Benson Knipe and published in 1918. The story takes place during the American Civil War and follows a group of young women who attend a boarding school in Pennsylvania. The girls are all from...

Girls in Bookland is a children's book written by Hildegarde Hawthorne and published in 1917. The book is a collection of stories that feature strong female characters from classic literature. The stories include retellings of tales from Alice in...

Gertrude is a novel written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell and published in 1852. The story revolves around the life of the eponymous protagonist, Gertrude, who is a young woman struggling to find her place in society. Gertrude is orphaned at a young age...

From The Land Of The Shamrock is a book written by Jane Barlow and originally published in 1900. The book is a collection of short stories that provide a glimpse into the lives of the people of Ireland. The stories are set in the late 19th century and...

Friends Only is a novel written by Emily Marion Harris and published in 1879. The story revolves around the friendship between two young women, Edith and Grace, who have been inseparable since childhood. However, their friendship is put to the test when...

Ethel Morton�������s Enterprise is a novel written by Mabell Shippie Clarke Smith and first published in 1915. The book follows the adventures of Ethel Morton, a young girl who is eager to make a name for herself and prove her worth to her family and...

""Evelyn Manwaring: A Tale of Hampton Court Palace"" is a historical novel written by Greville John Chester in 1883. The story is set in the 17th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Evelyn Manwaring. Evelyn is a lady-in-waiting to...

The Twelve Laws of Santa Claus™ is a 66 page, full color illustrated book for everyone of any age by Christopher Hogan Lay. No more naughty list! Peace, Love, and Joy are just the beginning as the book reveals guidelines to help...

Le Jeune Henri (1863) est un roman de l'auteur allemand Johann Christoph Schmid. L'histoire se d�����roule dans un petit village de la for������t noire allemande et suit les aventures d'un jeune gar�����on nomm����� Henri. Henri est un enfant intelligent...

Le livre intitul����� ""Le Lecteur Fran�����ais De La Jeunesse"" a �����t����� �����crit par Gardera, Francis Benjamin en 1826. Ce livre est destin����� aux jeunes lecteurs fran�����ais et vise ������ les aider ������ am�����liorer leur compr�����hension...

Le Juvenile-Keepsake est un livre �����crit par Eugenie Foa et publi����� en 1845. Il s'agit d'un recueil de contes pour enfants, destin����� ������ ������tre un souvenir pr�����cieux pour les jeunes lecteurs. Les histoires pr�����sent�����es dans ce...

In this delightful book the reader follows six-year-old Nicole, an excited brand-new big sis whose brother has been born six weeks early and is now a new patient in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU. Nicole goes on a tour of NICU with Dr. Terri,...

Change comes with accepting newness in your life. Sophia is a bright young girl who loves to play with her friends and attend school. All of that changed when she learned COVID-19 was threatening the world. Overnight, schools closed, and she was unable...

Every single day a child suffers from having a mother, father or loved one taken away by the system, a few really take the time to think about what the child is going through and how it will affect them long-term. During these rough times, we need to...

The adventures of Little George continue as he attempts to find the elusive "Snowasaurus" Join Little George as he embarks on a journey through the woods and the snow to catch a glimpse of this mysterious creature. A story of new...

A huge ship can't disappear, can it?Tom and Andy are on the trail of Blue Magic, the famous ship of Jeffrey MacNay. But through the years every member of the MacNay family has looked for it, and none have found it. What clue lies hidden in a painting on...

The story of Jack the Husky continues in this special Christmas story. This story is about Jack and his friends, some Northern Light magic, and their adventure in helping Santa deliver Christmas presents to all of the children in the world. When Santa's...

Liam loves playing outside at the park and having pajama parties. But what Liam loves more than anything in the world...is chocolate cake! Since he'll be turning five and will be a big boy soon, Liam decides that he'll have the biggest birthday party in...

מרתה ביישנית. היא רוצה להתאים ולהשתלב עם חבריה לכיתה, אבל זה לא מי שהיא. היא רוצה להיות אמיצה ובטוחה בעצמה, אבל לא יודעת איך. לאחר תאונה מביכה, מרתה יוצאת למסע מחמם לב, בעזרת הוריה, מוריה ומשפחתה, והיא לומדת את החשיבות של פשוט להיות היא עצמה, ועד כמה זה...

This book offers a detailed and accessible guide for children to learn about the geography and history of the southeastern United States. It provides fun and engaging activities and exercises to help children understand the physical landscape,...

This story is about Dingleberry Deer. Everyone calls him Dingle for short. Dingle has long desired to serve with the First Team, pulling Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve. There's just one problem. When Dingle gets nervous, his tummy gets upset, and he...

So if you think Jamaica is simply coconuts, palm trees, dreadlocks, Drake's dance song, "Controlla" and Rhianna's hit tune, "Work"...THEN you'll be in for a pleasant treat and so much more! Though Midwest made and straight out of East Chicago, don't get...

Buster, a Belgian carriage horse in the big city, decides his person is lonely and needs a partner, so he decices to play match  maker and find her someone special. It's a Valentine's Day to remember.

KM and Fallah Bahh are in for a monstrous surprise when a spooky clown dares them to spend the night in an old, haunted house. With the help of their pets, Francis the Panda and Dexter the Ferret, the daring duo discover that sharing takes the scary out...

SoCal So Cool Travel Book is the ultimate travel keepsake book for grade school age kids living or visiting the Southern California area. This book explores in artistic detail  26 of SoCal’s most appealing attractions for kids including...

This is the Maltese language version of "The Princes and The Treasure" children's picture book with a same-sex marriage.Fir-renju msaħħar ta' Dejjemħadra, is-sbejħa Prinċipessa Elena tinħataf f'daqqa minn mara xwejħa. Il-kampjun mhux megħlub Gallant u...

Christmas is almost here and while everybody is looking forward to the celebrations, a group of turkeys on a small farm in Malta are not so enthusiastic! Led by Ġoġo and his friend Bebbuxu the cat, they are planning something big that could change the...

Third book of the series; The Adventures of Harold Huxley, early reader chapter books. Harold Huxley, the adventuring househog, and his best friend, Lamb, secretly stowaway and travel to the other side of the world. They explorers have only just arrived...

A beautiful Christmas adventure and the fourth in the series; The Adventures of Harold Huxley, early reader chapter books. Harold Huxley and Lamb were very excited; it was Christmas Eve and their world had turned white. As they play outside in the snow,...

Annie Mouse's Route 66 Family Vacation chronicles the Mouse family's first vacation. Join Annie Mouse as she visits relatives, landmarks and attractions as the family travels Route 66 westward from Illinois to California. As the family drives from rural...