Fagbøger for børn og unge: folk og steder

Arthur's wrong guess about the identity of the secret admirer sending him valentine messages leads to teasing by the other children, but clues in additional messages allow him to get his due.

A humorous and heartfelt MG debut about chess, girl power, and performance anxiety in elite sports.For fans of Kelly Yang and Celia C. Perez!Tick, toc . . .  Tick, toc . . . The clock is ticking for May Li, whose middle-school chess team just earned a victory at the state championship, kicking them into high gear in preparation for nationals. What’s more exciting for May is that her win came with a special award for being the top female player in the tournament. An award that earns her a spot on a splashy Lingard Middle School campaign celebrating student achievements.    May should be thrilled. But some of her teammates, including her supposed-to-be-friend Ralph, aren’t too keen on the special attention she’s getting—and they're even questioning her skills. Backed into a corner, but not one to back down, May makes a move: She bets Ralph she can win Lingard’s internal chess tournament and become team captain for nationals.    Under the pressure of her teammates and school’s expectations, May starts to crumble under pressure. Anxious feelings begin to take the fun out of chess and even affect her game. Now finding the joy in chess may be just what May needs to do in order to win the bet.    The board is set. The game is on! The crown is May's for the taking.

A twisty survival-thriller set in the catacombs of Paris from rising YA star, Diana Urban, perfect for fans of Natalie D. Richards, Stephanie Perkins, and Jessica Goodman. Ruby has always dreamed of her senior class trip to Paris and is dead set on capturing original content for her travel YouTube channel while abroad. Bonus? It means she will get to spend more time with her crush/video editor Sean.After a calm first night, Ruby’s best friend Val convinces Ruby and two other girls—including Ruby’s ex best friend and current nemesis—to sneak out of the hotel and attend a once-in-a-lifetime party with a sexy new Parisian friend, within the catacombs, the dark uncharted maze of bones beneath the streets of the City of Light.As the group travels the miles of twisted tunnels, the eternal resting place to countless, anonymous souls, it becomes clear: they’re hopelessly lost. The deeper they venture, the darker the secrets revealed about the catacombs become. But Ruby’s biggest problem may not be the strange noises coming from those dark narrow halls or the bones of the dead fortifying the walls but instead the people she thought she could trust the most.

This Christmas Julianne celebrates the Birth of Jesus Christ as told by the Angels. Young readers learn about the heavenly hosts and the Archangels Gabriel, Michael, and Raphael in celebration of the Eucharistic prayer: The Sanctus, or Holy, Holy, Holy! The Christmas miracle was foretold by an Angel of God. Hosanna in the Highest!

Sloth Plays Santa on Christmas Eve A Short Children's Story written by Margie Sue Brogdon. On Christmas Eve, a Sloth assumes the role of Santa Claus and celebrates the holiday. Almost immediately after Sloth was made aware of the concept of Christmas, he became eager to gather as much information as possible concerning the occasion. When he intended to play the part of Santa Claus, he got an amazing surprise.The story "Sloth Plays Santa on Christmas Eve" was initially published on Sloth of The Day (slothoftheday.com) many years ago. We have been working toward turning it into a tangible book for a very long time, and now we have finally published it.Within the book, which is 6 inches by 9 inches in size, there are a total of 32 pages! The original art was created for this book by Award-winning watercolorist Jim Christiansen.

Christmas is coming! A small orange haired girl with a giving heart finds the perfect gift. She gives something special to the ones she loves and learns something along the way!

An imaginative illustrated Christmas story about ornaments coming to life and saving Christmas. After decorating his Christmas tree and finding that the star for the top has gone missing, a man goes to sleep feeling Christmas is ruined. Once he is asleep, the ornaments come to life and while most of the ornaments debate over which type of ornament will become the new top for the tree, three brave ornaments set off on a journey to the attic to find the missing star. In the end, our three heroes find the star and return her to her glory atop the tree and save Christmas.

Every county has its good and evil spirits, and in Ireland, it's the leprechaun. Strange mischievous little men who put superstitious fear into everyone's heart - whether good or bad. But, of all of the little men, past, present, and future, who terrorise the beautiful green fields of Ireland, Toolis O'Shaughnessy was the most legendary.Categorised under "JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / St. Patrick's Day," The Leprechaun's Handbook and Stories book is the perfect St. Patrick's Day read for kids, offering fun Irish folklore and stories from the life of Toolis O'Shaughnessy. In addition to Toolis's own writings, stories in this book were told by people who knew him and relatives of the people in the stories - kindly handed down through generations so that those who are unaware of Ireland's rich history of fairy lore can gain benefit.Categorised under "JUVENILE NONFICTION / People & Places / Europe," this book also explores the cultural aspects of Ireland, providing insight into the myths and legends that have shaped its history. For those intrigued by the world of leprechauns, categorised under "FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology," it offers steps and tips on becoming a leprechaun, making it an engaging read for those aspiring to join the ranks of these mythical beings. And for young readers interested in the magic of St. Patrick's Day, this book provides a delightful journey into Irish folklore and traditions, making it an educational and entertaining choice.

An American crow leaves his large extended family and flies to a nearby farm, where he finds lots of fun and trouble. Includes facts about crows.

From the award-winning author of The Umbrella House comes a mystery with twists, turns, and suspects galore. Will Elodie LaRue, the daughter of globe-trotting art crime investigators, be able to prove she has what it takes to solve a crime?

Here is the little-known story of Florence Beatrice “Bea” Price, who faced many obstacles, including systemic racism and sexism, as she pushed forward to become one of the greatest Black classical composers.Florence Beatrice “Bea” Price loved music from a young age. When she wasn’t practicing on the piano, she tapped her feet, drummed her fingers, and whistled. Growing up in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was surrounded by Negro spirituals, classical music, Juba dance rhythms, and folk songs and even had the chance to play piano with John William “Blind” Boone. But as a young Black girl living in the South, Bea wasn’t offered the same chances as white children. Not allowed to perform in public, Bea’s first recital was in her living room. But Bea was not deterred. She studied hard, rose to the top of her class, and was accepted to the New England Conservatory of Music—one of two Black students—and majored in both music and composition. Bea never forgot her roots and wove all kinds of musical genres into her musical compositions and spirituals.

A FOLKLORIC CELEBRATION OF THE SEASONS AND NEW BEGINNINGSAn enchanting story of the Persian New Year and moment when winter turns to spring, based on the Iranian folktale of Naneh Sarma and Amu NowruzIn the land of Winter, queenly Naneh Sarma coats the mountains and valleys in ice and snow and when she is tired she rests in her spiky snow castle. But with no one to talk to, Naneh Sarma gets lonely. In this gentle story based on a household Iranian folktale, Naneh Sarma journeys to the far off land of Spring to seek Amu Nowruz, Spring’s herald, who sows the meadows with the seeds and flowers that fill his enormous knapsack. At the border between Winter and Spring, Naneh Sarma waits patiently for Amu Nowruz but by the time he arrives, she has fallen fast asleep. Gently, in her outstretched hands, Amu Nowruz plants violets.In the land of Winter, wide expanses of white snow and craggy mountains rise against backdrops of pale pink, blue, and gray while in the land of Spring, a profusion of green leaves and intricate flowers climb across the pages. Illustrated with Nooshin Safakhoo’s precisely inked lines and enchanting colors, this tale of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, rejoices in each pale wintersweet flower, icy gust of snow, and fresh tulip blossom alike.

Cole and Eva are reunited once more. A new terror looms as Mihko Laboratories’s latest human experiments are about to be unleashed. With Brady potentially out of commission, Cole and Eva may be outnumbered. Things look grim until a new discovery changes everything: God Flare. Will it be enough to help them in the coming battle with Mihko?

"As long as people are reading this book, Bella will be with us still." —Gloria SteinemMeet unique and outspoken Bella Abzug, the iconic Jewish politician and activist who fought for justice and women’s rights, in this compelling picture book biography.Battling Bella Abzug was born bellowing! From her childhood in the Bronx to her years as a lawyer, activist, wife, mother, and congresswoman, Bella battled for justice and fairness for everyone. Inspired by her Jewish upbringing and wholehearted belief in tikkun olam—repairing the world—she spoke her truth everywhere she went. Even when it wasn’t appreciated. Bella just kept on battling!Sarah Aronson and Andrea D’Aquino spotlight this trailblazer who helped kickstart the modern women’s movement—with humor and passion—always in one of her trademark wide-brimmed hats. An unstoppable and unforgettable leader who showed the world a vision for the future—that a woman’s place was in the house—the House of Representatives! Abzuglutely!

"Travel along with Dale Chihuly on his life's journey full of curiosity, discovery, teamwork, and perseverance as he overcomes challenges to become a glass artist of international acclaim. Dale Chihuly's early life presented many challenges, such as tragic losses in his family at a young age and an accident that left him blind in one eye, yet his resilience, hard work, and optimism taught him life-long skills that became inseparable from his body of work-incomparable glass creations that provide rich material for the book's gorgeous illustrations"--

Cedric and Boo are best friends! But will they still be best friends after a birthday mishap? A delightful story about making things right--and sharing special days with the ones you care for most. Cedric the crocodile and Boo the elephant are the very best of friends. So when Boo's birthday comes around, the two of them celebrate together with lots of ice cream and presents. It's an excellent day! But when the day comes for Cedric's birthday and it's time for Boo to give him his best wishes, Boo completely forgets. Can he ever make it up to his best friend? Tim Hopgood tells a sweet and simple story about unintentional slipups--and the resilience and joys of true friendship.

"Sona's class is excited when Miss Rao announces that there will be an election for class leader. But when Pradeep, who is always boasting, says he would be the best choice, Sona knows she doesn't want him to win. So Sona stands up and volunteers to be a candidate, too! Strangely, her best friends, Joy and Renu, don't seem happy about it--in fact, they stop talking to Sona altogether. When it turns out that Joy also wants to run for class leader, Sona doesn't know what to do. It's true that Joy has some great ideas for the class, and Sona hasn't thought much beyond stopping Pradeep from winning, but Sona entered the race first and doesn't want to drop out. With advice and support from her family, Sona realizes that no one can become a leader on their own. Readers can explore election terms and ideas along with Sona, as well as a glossary of Indian words (like bonda, a delicious South Indian doughnut) at the back."-- Provided by publisher.

Despite the white beard, red hat, and round belly, a man insists that he is NOT Santa Claus.

"Based on the African American spiritual, I Gotta Sing follows a young boy's morning at the farm as he evades his Nana's call for a bath and instead joins his Pop to answer the call to sing and dance"--