Join Nacho, a smart and spirited cat, as he starts his first day of school! In this delightful story for young readers, Nacho discovers that being nervous is okay—it's a sign of bravery and a chance to face fears. With supportive friends, a kind teacher, and a dash of courage, Nacho learns that every challenge is an opportunity for adventure. Will he overcome his worries and make his first day unforgettable? Find out in this heartwarming tale of confidence, friendship, and the joy of learn...

THIS STORY IS ABOUT A YOUNG ORPHAN GIRL NAMED KIARA. THOUGH UNKNOWN TO HER, SHE IS THE LONG LOST HEIRESS OF THE KINGDOM HILA. LEARN ABOUT HOW KIARA STRUGGLED IN HER LIFE AND HOW SHE GOT TO KNOW ABOUT HER PAST THROUGH THIS FANTASY CHAPTER BOOK. THE STORY HAS MULTIPLE TWISTS, HIGH QUALITY IMAGES OF THE CHARACTERS, AND IMPRESSIVE GRAMMAR. IF YOU'RE A BOOKWORM AND A PERSON WHO LOVES FANTASY, THEN THIS BOOK IS MEANT FOR YOU TO READ!THIS ANIME IS WRITTEN BY J. NISHITHA, A PRETEEN WHO LOV...

A lively retelling of Aesop's fable about who is stronger - the sun or the wind. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton, specially written for children just starting to read alone. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

"I want to recommend this book to everyone."—Jen Wang, author of Ash’s CabinPoignant and empathic, Rhiannon is a coming-of-age graphic novel in the vein of This One Summer.Ever since she was little, Rhiannon has lived with her aunt in a sleepy, sun-drenched trailer park called the Golden Canyon Retirement Community. Growing up among senior citizens, Rhia is usually the only...

A BEST BOOK OF 2025 - TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT‘Outrageously good . . . An unforgettable book’ – OLIVIA LAING'Reverie and road-trip, Aqua succeeds in turning the Cadillac Desert and Land of Little Rain into something lush and unexpected . . . Chiara Barzini ducts and dives through a wonderful and revelatory journey' - GEOFF DYERIn 1913, William Mulholland finished building the Los Angeles Aqueduct ...

The follow-up to Rocket Ship, Solo Trip that is sure to delight fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and explores the complicated emotions around building friendships and overcoming disappointment; featuring art from New York Times bestselling illustrator Scott Magoon!Rocket ship. Lunar trip.Such excitement on the strip.Launchpad's ready. Clouds, at bay.She's going to the moon...

Dog is always on the lookout for food. Soon he finds a juicy bone to eat... but will one bone be enough? A lively retelling of the classic Aesop fable, specially written for children just starting to read alone. Part of the Usborne Reading Programme developed with reading experts at the University of Roehampton. This ebook includes audio and reading-related puzzles."Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme." - Julia Eccleshare

In this contemporary graphic novel, twelve-year-old Lucy discovers her father's collection of Beatles records and is inspired to form an all-girl rock band.It’s the first day of seventh grade, and everything is going downhill for Lucy Sutcliffe. At school, she has the feeling her friends are all leaving her behind. At home, her single father is in a rut, and her perpetually traveling photojournalist mother is more absent than ever. Worst of all, Lucy’s grandmother ...

This sizzling-hot bundle packed full of 70 hot, dirty short lesbian sex short stories has everything you could want to get you going including lesbian first time, medical, cuckold, threesomes, bisexual, firewomen, swingers, cosplay, wax play, BDSM, cowgirls, older neighbor, paranormal, coming out, spanking, gangbangs, doctors, vampires, werewolves, space sex, boss sex and much much more! You name it, this bundle has it! This book will give you all that you need to ...

Rome provides a fertile setting for this groundbreaking collection of original stories, which look beyond the tourist façade to the eerie grandeur and rich decadence of this ever-fascinating metropolis.Akashic Books continues its groundbreaking series of original noir anthologies, launched in 2004 with Brooklyn Noir. Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location within the city of the book.Brand-new stories by: Antonio Scurati, ...

Investigating the interrelationships between orality and writing in elite and popular textual culture in early modern Italy, this volume shows how the spoken or sung word on the one hand, and manuscript or print on the other hand, could have interdependent or complementary roles to play in the creation and circulation of texts. The first part of the book centres on performances, ranging from realizations of written texts to improvisations or semi-improvisations that might draw on written s...

Flames consume a forest, and an owl seeks refuge. Helicopter wings chop, and water drops to drench the branches below. Using spare, lyrical language, this debut picture book takes readers inside the journey of a screech owl that fled the flames to ride along with a firefighting helicopter during the 2020 California Creek wildfire. Vivid imagery highlights the fear and danger of the experience—as well as an astonishing moment of connection.