Places and People's Books

Phil the Fiddler is a novel by the American writer Horatio Alger Jr. First published in 1892, the book tells the story of a young boy named Phil who dreams of becoming a famous musician. With its themes of perseverance, hard work, and determination, Phil...

Get ready for a dazzling voyage of discovery in this fascinating guide to the world's greatest museums. Packed with stunning artwork and photographs, this book takes readers on a tour of the world's foremost institutions, from the Louvre to the...

Ce livre célèbre les réalisations de certaines des plus grandes femmes scientifiques du monde, notamment Marie Curie, Ada Lovelace et Rosalind Franklin. L'auteur, Colette Yver, a mis en lumière les réalisations de ces femmes remarquables qui ont dû...

This inspiring book tells the stories of several remarkable women who overcame poverty and adversity to achieve great success. Written for young girls, it offers practical advice and inspiring role models, making it an essential resource for anyone...

The Topaz Story Book is a delightful collection of folktales, fables, poems, and songs that celebrate the enchanting spirit of autumn and the harvest season. From scary Halloween stories to heartwarming Thanksgiving tales, this book offers a rich...

This charming children's book tells the story of a group of Camp Fire Girls who build a replica of the Shul-U-Tam Na, a Native American shrine, and perform a ceremony in full dress with all the beads. With colorful illustrations and a heartwarming...

Follow the adventures of Nancy Lee, a young girl growing up in the early 1900s in a small town in New England. Through her various experiences and friendships, Nancy learns important lessons about life, love, and growing up.This work has been selected by...

Have you ever wondered why tooth fairies want your teeth in the first place? Or how fairies fly? What if the answer is… SCIENCE?This is the story of two sisters who learn about the world of tooth fairies, and how they're really all scientists...

A Christian, faith-based children’s picture book about a birthday gift to a little boy from his aunt. She shows how each memory is a seed planted from the heart that grows with the light of Jesus and God’s love. The family all take part to...

Santa’s Tiniest Elves is a universal message of love and kindness. Each of Santa’s elves are assigned a special job at the North Pole. His tiniest elves are so small though, it seems impossible they would be able to do any assignment he gave...

This is a story about two Shepherd children’s search for the new born baby Jesus. The Story begins with a traveling story teller predicting the birth of Jesus in the nearby town of Bethlehem. The children decide to travel to Bethlehem to find the...

Go on an adventurous ride through the wild and delicious world of food truck competition. In their first ever contest, Maddy & Cole, have their heart set on taking home the trophy and the fortune that comes with it. However, winning the...

Hayley the Halloween Cat and The Search for Bitty the Bat is about two friends preparing to celebrate Halloween only Bitty has gone missing. Hayley asks everyone if they know where her friend is hiding. Pretty soon everyone has joined in the search. But...

Mitch thought being stuck in the video game Fable Nationwas tough on level one, but level two is fierce! Advancing tothe Wilds of Africa is a crazy ride, full of dangerous questsand unbelievable characters. Teamed with his trustycompanions, as well as a...

What is the best kind of meal? A homemade one with good company of course! Simone in France is an unforgettable trip through French streets to prepare the perfect meal.The follow-up to Simone in Australia, this adventure sees Simone heading to France for...

This is a story about an adventurous and high-spirited 6 year old boy called Fussbum who goes on a bike ride with a little too much enthusiasm. As he starts out on his ride along a footpath he does not understand that he has to be courteous to other ...

Nathan is a teenage boy suddenly aware of the immensity and implications of the visions he has had all his life, which he believes predict the future. But now he sees his own death which terrifies him, and he has nobody to talk to. Until he meets Cait,...

10-year-old Claire loves Christmas. But this year a horrible Christmas Eve blizzard leaves her stuck in the house with her annoying twin brothers, no electricity and she can't be with her friends. To make it worse, she realizes her Grandma can't make it...

Mambo is so excited for the village reunion! Children can come along on his journey as he explores the many things that make his African heritage unique. From food to music and clothing to games, Mambo immerses himself in it all, and, as his curiosity...

“While a story of self-discovery, Spoken lends itself to a different curricular option for teachers, a world of possibilities to young readers, and a special inspiration to biological parents. I really enjoyed Spoken.”— Readers’...

A teddy bear sits on his shelf in a store,watching as children dash through the front door,hoping to be of the few lucky toys,that one of the children takes home and enjoys.Our teddy bear friend watches on as they race,to find the best toy to take home...

This is a heartwarming children's story about a lost little boy who becomes snow blind. He encounters a dangerous wolf, but eventually is rescued with the help of a skunk and an angel.

(Nondenominational) "Tapping into the most powerful interest on the planet--the hunger to know who we are and where we come from.... Greatest story...for young and old." - Jeff Gallup, TV producerDiscover the 1880s tale of Anna Anderson, a child living...

Bring back childhood memories or create new ones with this fun collection of over 20 traditional Italian Nursery Rhymes. The book includes nursery rhymes, children's songs and tongue twisters, each one followed by the English translation. Included are...

In one of the most moving children's Christmas stories ever told, Sarah, an easily distracted child, is barred from participation in the equinox festival of light. Alone and dejected with no further use for her lantern, Sarah lends it to three...

Bold Boys in Michigan History-a companion to Great Girls in Michigan History-explores the stories of twenty boys who did some amazing things before they turned twenty years old. Author Patricia Majher presents easy-to-read mini-biographies about both...

A deep-sea diver, a dancer, an activist, an aviator, a singer, and a soldier—Great Girls in Michigan History highlights some of the girls from Michigan’s past who did amazing things before they turned twenty years old. Author Patricia Majher...

Sophia is a very smart girl with a lot of questions. Join her as she explores the power to change the world around her. Follow her through her adventure to ask Santa a very important question and meet Lily the Reindeer. This journey through the mind of a...

In The Totally Ninja Raccoons and The Catmas Caper, the Ninja Raccoons continue their ninja training, learn the true meaning of Christmas and meet a creature of Germanic myth, Krampus!In this super-special Christmas edition, the infamous Cat Board is...

Pachesimo Miru is an adorable collection of short stories that celebrate the love between a grandmother and granddaughter.This is the first book featuring two stories about Pachesimo and her nana. Follow along as they venture out for a fun-filled day of...

The adventures of Ellie's wellies a mindful story of the day in the life of a child. Join Ellie and her wellies to discover the wonders of the present moment through nature. Children are our teachers of mindfulness and patience, this story will help...

Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus got his name, why he secretly gives presents at Christmas Eve or why he wears a red suit? Children and their parents will be delighted to learn the truth about Santa’s life and the origins of many of our...

Kokavim, meaning "stars declaring God's glory" (Hebrew) is the story of a little drummer boy who is loved by the people of his town for his enthusiastic drumming that gathers people to the marketplace. When a visiting prince passes through, he too is...

We live in a materialistic world and sometimes we need a gentle reminder of what's truly important.With the help of Grandma, Grandpa and some magical characters, Sam learns the true meaning of Christmas and the Gift of Giving.

Meet Ivan. He is Mrs O'Shea's cat, no Susan's cat, no Mark's kids' cat... Who does Ivan belong to? This story will confuse you, untangle you, and show you that in the end, Ivan is a very important cat!

We all know Santa Claus, the person who gives gifts to every single family in the world. After many years of gift-giving, Santa may have to make a decision whether to trust his daughter with one year of gift-giving when times are hard. Will Santa and his...

The Persian love story of Naneh Sarma (Mother Winter) & Amoo Norooz (Uncle New Years). Inspired by a thousands of years old story dating back to Zoroastrian times. Pomegranates and Roses is an enchanting story enriched with beautiful illustrations,...

Briella's magic strikes again!Callum is thrilled to be invited to April and Force's new place for Halloween. He becomes more excited when Force asks him to help play a trick on the inhabitants of Glenvale. His excitement soon turns to horror when he...

A Tale of Sweetbriars. A 'feel good', coming of age series, for horse-mad girls, teens and those 'young at heart'. Tabby's Big Year, won the Best Young Adult Fiction award at the 2019 EQUUS Film Festival. It's also been called a 'Must Read' by Horse...

A 'feel-good', coming of age equestrian series, for horse-mad girls, teens, and those 'young at heart'. Called a 'Must Read' by Horse & Hound, and 'The stuff of Horse Lover's Dreams' by Reader's Favorite. Leaving The City tells the story of Cate...

Sheep Dancing and Dario Prancing Ms. Hennie insists on using Dario and her sheep to dance at the farmers' fair. The animals resist. The Gift Gang must find a way to get them to dance. As they do this, they learn the life tools of WISDOM and FAITHFULNESS!

One Christmas Eve, a reindeer gets lost in the snow.Now she must find her way home but the clock is ticking.If she's not home by nightfall, she'll miss her chance to pull Santa's sleigh.To make matters worse, lurking in the snow is a polar bear. And he's...

This book takes a peek into what life was like for a teenager in the foothills of the Ozark Mountains during the 1940s. The country was recovering from the Great Depression while going through World War II. It is a history of simpler times when neighbors...