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"From one of the country's most celebrated new writers, a blistering collection of short fiction that is bracingly relevant, playfully irreverent, and absolutely unforgettable. There's a hole in the ozone layer. Are teenage girls to blame? Floods and wildfires, toxic culture, billionaires in outer space, or a purse-related disaster while on mushrooms--in today's hellscape world, there's no shortage of things to worry about. Last Woman, the new collection...
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This book contains five beautiful and heartwarming children's stories. These stories are pure magic and wonderful for kids of all ages. Get ready, for a great adventure with such stories as, The Legend of the Ghost Bells, The Milagro at Christmas, The Frog who would be King, The Mystery of Cachucha Negra, and The Big Yellow Spaceship. by author Frank Solis. The book is now available at your favorite bookstore.
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Ce matin, moi, la petite Lithou, je ne suis pas du tout contente parce que Maman a perdu mes couettes. Alors ce serait chouette que vous m'aidiez à les retrouver ! Je ne suis pas du tout contente ! Si ça continue comme ça, je vais faire la moue à ma petite maman. Ce que je veux, c'est retrouver mes couettes ! Je ne sais pas pourquoi, elles ont disparu par magie !
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Most parents start reading books to the children around two years of age, for the most part, the characters in the books are imaginary or fanciful to encourage good behavior such as sharing and tolerance. As I have seen in my grandchildren with improvement in reading skill, there is a tendency to move on to more advanced complicated fiction readings, supernatural mystical and space stories, less attention given to writing about our environment and...
15) Flop
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Flop is a spirited little rabbit who, together with his friends, goes on wonderful adventures in the woods where they live. From a bad incident to an encounter with a regal creature and chasing treasure at the end of a rainbow, the adventures provide valuable and relatable life lessons for Flop and his friends.
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"Best Stories for Children" invites young readers into a captivating realm where imagination knows no bounds. Within the pages of this enchanting collection, readers will discover a tapestry of tales that celebrate courage, friendship, diversity, and the wonders of the world.Through these stories, children embark on adventures with brave protagonists, from curious bears to daring young girls, exploring magical forests, enchanted mountains, and even...
17) With You Always
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Sometimes, we miss someone or something so precious to us that left us wondering why they had to go. Through this story, you'll go on a journey with a character that also is missing someone very dearly. Explore how, in every step we take, our surroundings can remind us and keep us connected with whom or what we miss in a magical yet humble way.
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Twelve original stories, with illustrations, about growing up, adventure, strange creatures, good and evil, imagination, and beauty.
The stories have been lovingly crafted and presented by the author, Galya, to be told to children dear to her, but they can be read by anyone who enjoys the magic of fairy tales.
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First published in 2014, this tenth-anniversary edition of the award-winning collection includes three new stories.A young mother intrudes in the life of an older woman, thinking she knows what's best. An academic becomes convinced that he is haunted by his double. Two children spy on their supposedly criminal neighbours. A man enables his cousin's predatory impulses out of loyalty, and a circus performer dreams of a perfect wedding. These characters...
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The book is a large collection of must-read, out-of-the-ordinary stories. They are unlike anything you have ever read before. Some of them will challenge your cultural view of the world. This large collection of literary works encompasses the following genres: suspense, horror, action, science fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction, erotic, and off-the-beat.
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