I Am Too Absolutely Small for School
Author: Lauren Child
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Published: 2004-06-17
Total Pages: 40
ISBN-13: 9780763624033
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen Lola is worried about starting school, her older brother Charlie reassures her.
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My Best, Best Friend
Author: Lauren Child
Publisher: Charlie and Lola
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780723289777
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLola and Lotta are best friends. They do absolutely completely everything together, like eating lunch, playing in the sandpit and going in pairs. But when a new girl, Evie, arrives in their class, Lotta starts spending all her time with her, and not Lola.
The World Through Picture Books
Author: IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section
Publisher:
Published:
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789077897805
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"The World Through Picture Books (WTPB) is a programme of the IFLA Libraries for Children and Young Adults Section in collaboration with IBBY (International Board on Books for Young People) Children's Librarians all over the world understand how important picture books in both traditional and digital formats are for children, for their development, cultural identity and as a springboard into learning to read for themselves. The idea behind the World Through Picture Books was to create a selection of picture books from around the world that have been recommended by librarians, as a way of celebrating and promoting the languages, cultures and quality of children's book publishing globally. The 3rd edition highlights 530 picture books, from 57 countries and featuring 37 languages. It is fully digital and the catalogue as well as a poster and bookmark can be downloaded free of charge." --
Ramadan Moon
Author: Na'ima B. Robert
Publisher: Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published: 2020-05-05
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 0711261644
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRamadan, the month of fasting, Doesn't begin all at once. It begins with a whisper And a prayer And a wish. Muslims all over the world celebrate Ramadan and the joyful days of Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of the month of fasting as the most special time of year. This lyrical and inspiring picture book captures the wonder and joy of this great annual event, from the perspective of a child. Accompanied by Iranian inspired illustrations, the story follows the waxing of the moon from the first new crescent to full moon and waning until Eid is heralded by the first sighting of the second new moon. Written and illustrated by Muslims, this is a book for all children who celebrate Ramadan and those in the wider communities who want to understand why this is such a special experience for Muslims.
Miguel Street
Author: V. S. Naipaul
Publisher: Vintage Canada
Published: 2012-11-13
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 0307370615
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTo the residents of Miguel Street, a derelict corner of Trinidad’s capital, their neighbourhood is a complete world, where everybody is quite different from everybody else. There’s Popo the carpenter, who neglects his livelihood to build “the thing without a name;” Man-man, who goes from running for public office to staging his own crucifixion; Big Foot, the dreaded bully with glass tear ducts; and the lovely Mrs. Hereira, in thrall to her monstrous husband. Their lives (and the legends their neighbours construct around them) are rendered by V. S. Naipaul with Dickensian verve and Chekhovian compassion in this tender, funny novel.
A Sweet New Year for Ren
Author: Michelle Sterling
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2022-11-15
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 1534496610
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCelebrate the Lunar New Year through a young girl’s family traditions in this charming picture book featuring illustrations by New York Times bestselling artist Dung Ho that also includes a recipe for pineapple cakes! Little Ren looks forward to the preparation for and festivities of Lunar New Year, but she is always too little to help make the delicious pineapple cakes that are her favorite. She watches family members rolling out the dough and loves the mouth-watering smell. Watching and waiting, when will Ren be old enough?
A Countess Below Stairs
Author: Eva Ibbotson
Publisher:
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781435213180
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAfter the Russian Revolution turns her world upside down, Anna, a young Russian countess, has no choice but to flee to England. Penniless, Anna hides her aristocratic background and takes a job as a servant in the household of the esteemed Westerholme family. Anna is overwhelmed by her new duties, and her instant attraction to Rupert, the handsome Earl of Westerholme. To make matters worse, Rupert appears to be falling for her, too. Anna finds it increasingly difficult to keep her secrets from unraveling; and then there's the small matter of Rupert's fiancée.
Greenglass House
Author: Kate Milford
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 389
ISBN-13: 0544052706
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA rambling old smuggler's inn, a strange map, an attic packed with treasures, squabbling guests, theft, friendship, and an unusual haunting mark this smart mystery in the tradition of the Mysterious Benedict Society books. Illustrations.
I Really, Really Need Actual Ice Skates
Author: Bridget Hurst
Publisher: Dial
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780803734517
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLola wants her own ice skates, so that she can be the very best ice skater in the whole world.
I Want to Play Music Too
Author: Lauren Child
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 14
ISBN-13: 9780141384498
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCharlie and his friend Marv are putting on a music show, all about outer space. Lola really absolutely wants to help them, but she can't play a musical instrument. Charlie explains that it takes a long time to learn to play an instrument like a piano, a harp or a tuba. 'But I want to play music now!' says Lola. Then Charlie has a very good idea . . .
