Ergebnis für "D-Day" in Literatur & Belletristik

In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, author Lauren Tarshis shines a spotlight on the story of the Normandy landings, the largest seaborne invasion in history and foundation for the Allied victory in World War II.

Tanner loves baseball, but he’s not a big fan of being bossed around by those in charge: his parents, his baseball coach, God - who, if he exists, surely doesn’t have time to spend on a small-town middle schooler. But Tanner finds his world rocked when he is sucked into a bowl of leftover spaghetti and shot into a land of talking pasta who carry swords and spears - all of whom believe in a mysterious higher power they call “Chef”. Their world is under attack by a giant spaghetti dragon, and they seem to think Tanner is the one sent to save them.

In a story of perseverance and determination told with warmth and sparkling with humor, a short winter day finds Samuel and Papa walking a long road on Samuel's first trading trip. Meeting strangers, practicing good manners, and proud to be in Papa's company, Samuel watches and learns as Papa trades up from almost nothing to the milk cow Mama is yearning for. Simple text combines with vivid illustrations for a satisfying tale that will resonate with readers who enjoy an adventure with dad. 

Now that Clara is almost in third grade, she’s finally old enough to spend her first summer away from home visiting her grandma, Unci, and her cousin at their home in Standing Rock Reservation. To welcome her visit, Uncle Louie brings an extra-special surprise in his pickup truck: the tipi that’s been passed down through their family for generations. The girls learn how to stack the poles and wrap the canvas covering around them, how to paint spirit pictures on its walls, and how the circle of the tipi tells its own story, reminding us to how to live in the great Circle of Life.

On 6 June 1944, Emile Corteil parachuted into France with his dog, Glen – and Jack is determined to discover their fate … Master storyteller Tom Palmer returns with a touching celebration of the heroic paratroopers of WWII and their parachuting canine companions. Jack can't wait for the...

Jaden is a curious and energetic little boy who’s about to embark on his very first fishing adventure with his beloved Grandma and Granddad. But fishing turns out to be trickier and funnier than he ever imagined! From playing with wiggly worms to casting his line into the trees and even tangling up Granddad's fishing rods, Jaden’s antics will have listeners laughing out loud.

As did his father before him, Pierce Butler treats his plantation slaves like family. But massive gambling debts force him to sell 429 “family” members. When the auction begins, torrential rain falls - not stopping until the final slave is sold the next day. The ominous rainfall prompts these words: “This ain’t rain. This is God’s tears.” Based on the largest slave auction in U.S. history, this poignant montage is the fictionalized account of that 1859 Georgia tragedy.

Look Both Ways meets Seedfolks in this masterful novel that follows a diverse cast of young people whose lives intersect in surprising and hilarious ways over the course of a summer day. From two-time Newbery honoree Gary D. Schmidt and two-time PEN Award winner Ron Koertge comes a moving and...

Roll, Push, Plant, and Grow with Little Green Engine Saves the Day. Little Green Engine Saves the Day is a heart-filled, movement-along Earth adventure that invites children to move their bodies as they discover courage, confidence, and care for the planet. Inspired by the spirit of a beloved classic train tale, this modern adaptation brings the timeless message of perseverance into a greener, more active world for today’s young listeners.

This story is about a little girl who loves Christmas so much she gets a fairy to grant her wish for it to be Christmas every single day. She quickly discovers that having endless turkey, presents, and candy isn't quite the paradise she imagined, as the non-stop celebration starts to cause some serious problems!

Move, Wiggle, Twirl, and Breathe with Rosie Heart. Rosie Heart is a joy-filled, movement-along Valentine’s Day story that invites kids to move their bodies as they learn to move through big feelings with confidence and heart. Rosie doesn’t just make Valentine cards… she shakes, stomps, twirls, and breathes. When her feelings feel too big, Rosie doesn’t stop the story; she moves through it. With help from Cupid, Rosie learns simple, playful movements to calm her body, clear her mind, and keep going, even when things don’t go as planned.

The first day of school can be filled with a flurry of emotions. Emily D. and the Frightful First Day is a wonderful story to share with children who are feeling nervous and worried about the first day of school. This instructional story will generate conversations about hard feelings and the joy in overcoming challenges.   

Samira is a young girl who is part of the underground French resistance during World War II. Samira cracks codes and trades secrets in order to sabotage the Nazis' plans. In Resist, we follow Samira as she journeys through the Nazi-occupied French countryside, on a daring rescue mission to find her captured mother. Accompanied only by a loyal dog named Cyrano, Samira must rely on her courage and wits to avoid and outsmart the German forces.

Making friends the first day at school a great experience. Young children often experience fear or anxiety about going to school for the first time. Many experience anxiety when starting a new class, even though they may have gone to school before. Although these fears may appear small and transitory to parents and other adults, they could be very real to the young children who experience them. These fears could sometime masquerade as stomach aches and headaches and can prevent the appropriate adjustment of young children to the school environment.

Giraffes have stretched and munched their ways into kids' hearts. With this audiobook, listeners can become giraffe experts and learn how to save the animals they love. Featuring an introduction from Chelsea Clinton! Did you know that one well-placed giraffe kick is strong enough to kill a lion?...

Go back to school for second grade—and get ready to go with these fun and silly poems! D. J. Steinberg's heartfelt, relatable, and silly poems bring to life the highlights of second grade—reading those big-kid books, trying out for the school play, and even dance breaks to wiggle "arms and...

From the best-selling author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come!, here's a guidebook in verse that shows children how to be kind in the new and exciting world of kindergarten. This collection of short poems spans the entire year of kindergarten, offering sweet and simple tips on how...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER MORE THAN A MILLION COPIES SOLD Get ready for kindergarten with this audiobook of rhyming poems that shows kids what to expect from their first year in school! “Kindergarten, here I come… I’m checking off the list Of everything I need for school. Let’s see…...

A book for all preschoolers-to-be from the author of Kindergarten, Here I Come! From saying goodbye to parents on the very first day of school to watching butterflies hatch in spring, D. J. Steinberg celebrates all the landmark moments of preschool. Because the year is full of so many firsts...

Hi, I’m Abe the ape. I love April Fool’s Day, mainly because I like laughing but also because I like farting. Laughing and farting. Farting and laughing. It's all the same to me. In this funny animal book about farts, Abe shares his farts like Silent Safari, Joke Jungle, and Terrible Trickster.