This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and…
In this story, a child is visited by his first chance and unsure what to do with it, he lets it go. Later on, when a new chance arrives he reaches for it, but this time he misses and falls. Embarrassed and afraid, he begins ignoring each new chance that comes by, even though he still wants to take them. Then one day he realizes that he doesn't need to be brave all the time, just at the right ti…
Ifemelu and Obinze are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful, self-assured Ifemelu heads for America, where despite her academic success she is forced to grapple with what it means to be black for the first time. Quiet, thoughtful Obinze had hoped to join her, but with post—9/11 America closed to him, he instead plunges into a danger- ous, undocumen…
The exploits of Sweeney Todd, 'The Demon Barber of Fleet Street', have been recounted many times in plays, films and musicals, but the origins of the character largely were forgotten for many years. The String of Pearls - the original tale of Sweeney Todd, a classic of British horror - was first published as a weekly serial in 1846-7 by Edward Lloyd, the King of the Penny Dreadfuls. One of the …
The great Norse myths, which have inspired so much of modern fiction, are dazzlingly retold by Neil Gaiman. Tales of dwarfs and frost giants, of treasure and magic, and of Asgard, home to the gods: Odin the all-father, highest and oldest of the Aesir; his mighty son Thor, whose hammer Mjollnir makes the mountain giants tremble; Loki, wily and handsome, reliably unreliable in his lusts; and Frey…
THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL is the #1 movie now streaming on Netflix—starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and many others! The battle between Good and Evil begins. Two brothers. One Good. One Evil. Together they watch over the Endless Woods. Together they cho…
Two boys – a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces – forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss.
It's the night of the big Lantern Festival and Kai-lan and her friends are so excited! Ye-Ye shows everyone how to decorate their very own lantern for the festival. But Hoho isn't paying attention and a big gust of wind blows Hoho and his lantern away. But with a little help from YeYe (and Kai-lan too) Hoho is back just in time for the celebration. A perfect story about patience and grandfather…
The much-loved tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff has been beautifully captured by Marcela Calderon's humorous illustrations. Every page showcases delightful full-bled artwork, packed with charm and detail that will enthrall children aged 3+. The story has been simply retold to appeal to young readers and listeners alike.
Our world needs people with the mindset of fixing, not replacing. Here Kina learns to never give up on things she loves. This book and the Kina’s Story series is the result of a beautiful coincidence. It is a retelling of short tories I wrote when I was 10 years old, found accidentally in my old archives. With some encouragement, I decided to simplify it and share it to the world with a…
The much-loved tale of The Three Billy Goats Gruff has been beautifully captured by Marcela Calderon's humorous illustrations. Every page showcases delightful full-bled artwork, packed with charm and detail that will enthrall children aged 3+. The story has been simply retold to appeal to young readers and listeners alike.
ilo dan Bubu akan bermain bersama. Namun, Lilo mendadak bersin tak henti-henti. Wah, apa yang terjadi? Apakah mereka berdua bisa tetap terus bermain? Kita ikuti ceritanya di buku ini, yuk!
Alisa sangat suka piknik sendirian di alam terbuka. Kali ini, Alisa harus piknik bersama teman-temannya. Alisa sebetulnya enggan banget. Bagaimana dengan rambut panjangnya nanti? Bagaimana dengan matanya yang kurang jelas melihat? Lalu, bagaimana dengan kulitnya yang sensitif? Apakah Alisa bisa menikmati pikniknya? Yuk, baca ceritanya!