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Modern Manners for Kids is a fun, easygoing book packed with short stories, playful poems, and simple ideas kids can try at home to bring kindness and respect into their everyday lives. Whether it’s learning to say please and thank you, figuring out how to share with others, or being a good friend on the playground, this book helps kids understand why modern manners matter—without sounding like a rule book. Each story shares an important lesson, and the poems and activities make it fun to practice at home with family and friends.

Welcome to Pig Meadow, where home construction meets comedy in the most spectacularly disastrous way possible. Percy, Pete, and Pablo aren’t just three little pigs—they’re DIY dreamers with wildly different building styles, zero building permits, and one very curious wolf watching from the sidelines. From sagging straw walls to stick structures held together by duct tape, and a brick fortress complete with a pizza oven, these pigs are about to learn that a good house isn’t just about what you build… it’s about who’s inside when the wind starts to blow. Packed with laugh-out-...

Are you bored with bedtime stories about princes and princesses, gnomes, wizards, and dragons? Do you want something more realistic, closer to our time? Do you also need bedtime stories to make sense, teach a moral lesson, and raise interesting topics? Everything you need is here! A Collection of Fantastic Short Bedtime Stories for kids contains 10 five-minute fantasy stories that you can read aloud to your child before going to bed. No princesses here–these stories are about space, other planets, aliens, artificial intelligence, robots, cloning, portals, and modern technologies. There ...

THIS EDITION of "Treasure Island" not only preserves the complete, unabridged original story but also thoughtfully adapts the text for today's readers. We have included annotations to clarify old-fashioned terms and challenging vocabulary. Ideal for leisure reading, book clubs, school assignments, or family reading sessions, this edition will make the adventure of "Treasure Island" a delightful and enriching experience for all. A timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations, "Treasure Island" by Robert Louis Stevenson is a thrilling adventure story filled with daring pirates...

An exhilarating, primal summer fling in the woods leads to an intensely sexy, edgy romance, where anything goes—just remember your safe word. Divorced and buried in student loan debt, Claire Collins eagerly enters a spicy business agreement with an acquaintance who wants to explore his primal...

THIS EDITION of “A Christmas Carol” not only preserves the complete, unabridged original story but also thoughtfully adapts the text for today's readers. We have included annotations to clarify old-fashioned terms and challenging vocabulary. Ideal for leisure reading, book clubs, school assignments, or family reading sessions, this edition will make the timeless tale of "A Christmas Carol" a delightful and enriching experience for all. A cherished classic that has warmed hearts for generations, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is a story of transformation, compassion, and the ...

Rediscover the magic and menace of Grimms Fairy Tales in a fresh edition crafted for today’s readers. This Adapted for Modern Readers version keeps the original plots, moods, and morals intact while refining archaic phrasing, cleaning up inconsistent punctuation, and presenting clear, contemporary typography. Enjoy smooth, consistent formatting on every device, lightly clarified language that never talks down to you, and a reading experience that lets the stories shine without distraction. Rooted in the oral traditions of nineteenth-century Europe, these timeless tales explore justice, ...

THIS EDITION of Frankenstein not only retains the essence of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel but also thoughtfully adapts the language for today’s readers. We have simplified complex vocabulary to make the story more accessible without compromising its original themes and emotional depth. Whether for casual reading, book clubs, classrooms, or family discussions, this edition offers a fresh yet faithful retelling of Frankenstein. Join Victor Frankenstein as he dares to play with the forces of creation, bringing to life a being unlike any other. Through gripping moments of horror, ...

THIS EDITION of "Don Quixote" not only preserves the unabridged, timeless story but also carefully adapts the text to meet the needs of today’s readers. We have modernized the language while keeping the heart of the tale intact. Perfect for leisure reading, book clubs, school assignments, or family reading sessions, this edition will bring the legendary adventures of "Don Quixote" to life in a way that is both accessible and engaging for all. Join a noble yet deluded Spanish gentleman and his faithful squire on an extraordinary journey through 17th-century Spain. Armed with outdated armor...

15 Of The Most Inspirational Basketball Stories From Modern Basketball Greats To Help Inspire & Motivate The Young Athlete In Your Life! Do you have a young athlete in your life you want to inspire? Do they need a dose of inspiration from the greatest athletes to have ever played? Do you want to help fire them up & get them more motivated than ever while teaching them valuable life lessons? Well you are in the right place! Inside we have 15 Inspiring Stories from the greats of Modern Basketball Not only that, each story will take the young athlete in your life on a journey from how the ...

Urban Fairy Tales: Totally Twisted Part 2 Get ready to laugh out loud with Urban Fairy Tales: Totally Twisted Part 2! This new collection takes classic stories and spins them into hilariously modern adventures.What's Inside? We've reimagined your favorite characters like Sleeping Beauty, Chicken Little, Pinocchio, and Alice in Wonderland, giving their timeless tales a fresh, comical twist. Prepare for a delightful blend of silliness and wit that will have you giggling from start to finish.Instant Download & Free Preview Dive into this enchanting, modernized world of humor instantly! Urban ...

If you’ve ever wondered what witches were really like, spend one weekend traveling from Salem to Samhain—without leaving your couch. Unlock a thousand years of witch lore in 30 nights—no textbooks dull lectures. If pop-culture magic is your gateway, explore the real legends behind it in 7 spellbinding chapters From cauldrons to courtrooms in 24 hours: decode how history made the witch If you love Halloween, keep the wonder alive all year with a nightly 10-minute read Myths Myth #1: “Witches are only a Salem story.” The truth prowls across continents—Nordic sagas, Mediterranean ...

15 Of The Most Inspirational Stories From Modern Hockey Greats To Help Inspire & Motivate The Young Athlete In Your Life! Do you have a young athlete in your life you want to inspire? Do they need a dose of inspiration from the greatest athletes to have ever played? Do you want to help fire them up & get them more motivated than ever while teaching them valuable life lessons? Well you are in the right place! Inside we have 15 Inspiring Stories from Modern Hockey Greats. Not only that, each story will take the young athlete in your life on a journey from how the great of the game went from ...

This book covers fascinating origin stories of 55 everyday items that were invented by accident; that is, the inventor did not expect to make the product when the product was discovered. Not only will this book share amazing stories about everyday products, but it will also inspire you. We all encounter things that go wrong, and this book reminds us that when life gives lemons, we can make lemonade. (Seriously, pink lemonade was made by accident—listen to the story inside.) Each story is written to encourage kids and adults to be curious and be inspired to create.

Discover the magic of Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless tales in a fresh edition crafted for today’s readers. This adapted collection features clean, modern formatting, contemporary typography, and gently clarified language that keeps the original charm while removing dated distractions. Dialog and description are smoothed just enough to improve readability, so families, students, and casual readers can immerse themselves in Andersen’s imaginative worlds without stumbling over archaic phrasing or confusing page layouts. Written in the nineteenth century yet cherished across ...

It all started with a pair of socks… When eleven-year-old Lotti wakes up in her cold dorm room to find warm, rainbow-coloured socks on her feet—socks she’s never seen before—she has no idea her life at Riverside Children’s Home is about to turn upside down. Soon, all twelve girls in the west wing experience strange dreams and an unshakable exhaustion. But what begins as a quirky mystery quickly spirals into a magical secret too big to ignore. With the help of the curious and clever Bobby Gordon—and a suspiciously powerful invisible cloak—Lotti and her friends uncover a world ...

Like the Ugly Duckling, Sally believes she’s plain and unwanted—but her journey proves she was always something beautiful. Sally doesn’t feel pretty or wanted. She doesn’t even feel like she belongs. So, one day she decides to leave her school behind and find her way home, no matter how far the journey. Along the road, she meets an unlikely band of friends: Magnus the dignified goat, Philippe the scruffy cat with a sharp tongue, and Lydia the linnet with a voice like a lullaby. Together they face empty pockets, cold nights, and more than one scrape… but also plenty of laughter, ...

"The Forgotten Treasures." In a struggling corner of Detroit, siblings Sarah and Alex have learned how to be brave even when life feels heavy. Their shoes are worn, their dreams sometimes distant—but their hearts still believe that something extraordinary might be waiting just beyond what they can see. One hot summer afternoon, on their walk home from school, they discover a hidden alley glowing with mysterious light. Inside lies a swirling portal—a gateway to a world of wonder and impossible beauty. Beyond it waits The Forgotten Treasures, a kind, magical man who knows their story and ...

Since he was a young boy, Jack MacFadden's imaginary friend, Puck, has always been around, but now Jack is thirteen and Puck has still shown no sign of leaving. And, if that wasn't enough, Jack's also been targeted for assassination by a faerie death squad... Audience/Genre: Middle-grade-through-early-young-adult contemporary fantasy Word count: 25,000 words (novella)

THIS EDITION of Moby-Dick not only retains the heart of Herman Melville’s timeless tale but also thoughtfully adapts the language for today’s readers. We have modernized the vocabulary to clarify challenging terms and references, making the story more accessible without losing its original depth and richness. Whether for casual reading, book clubs, educational purposes, or family read-alouds, this edition offers a fresh yet faithful retelling of Moby-Dick. Set sail with Captain Ahab and his crew aboard the Pequod as they embark on a relentless pursuit of the legendary white whale, Moby ...