Blanca nasce in un piccolo nido accanto alla sua mamma e ai fratelli, ignara di ciò che la vita ha in serbo per lei. Bastano poche settimane perché il suo mondo venga stravolto. Dietro le pareti di una teca, osserva mani enormi che decidono il destino suo e di tanti altri animali: alcuni diventeranno giocattoli temporanei, altri vittime di un destino ben più oscuro. Blanca, però, è diversa. Ha uno spirito ribelle, un carattere forte e una determinazione che la porta a non arrendersi mai. Quando finalmente incontra degli umani apparentemente diversi dagli altri, capaci di offrirle affetto invece che prigionia, la sua diffidenza le impedisce di credere davvero nella loro bontà. Ma questi umani sembrano... difettosi. Diversi dagli altri. In un racconto emozionante e a tratti ironico, Blanca ci accompagna in un viaggio che esplora il rapporto tra uomo e animale, mettendo a nudo le contraddizioni della nostra società.

'Questa vita non è la mia' di Elly Bennet è un racconto di resilienza, dolore e speranza. Cosa accade quando la vita che conosciamo si sgretola e siamo costretti a ricostruirci tra le macerie? Attraverso la voce di una giovane protagonista, Elly Bennet ci conduce in un viaggio emozionante, in grado di svelare la complessità dell'animo umano. Dal trauma della perdita di un padre chiamato al fronte, alla lotta contro la solitudine, a cui fa eco una spirale autodistruttiva. La narrazione si dipana con intensità, abbracciando temi universali come l'abbandono, il desiderio di appartenenza e la ricerca di un senso, in un mondo spezzato. Attraverso la guerra, la droga, l'amore e il dolore, il lettore sarà trascinato in un romanzo potente e sincero, capace di commuovere e far riflettere. Questa vita non è la mia non è solo una storia di sopravvivenza, ma anche un inno alla forza interiore, alla possibilità di trovare la luce anche nei momenti più oscuri. Il viaggio di una ragazza che, perdendo tutto, trova se stessa.

In un mondo dove le persone dispensano consigli su come avere relazioni e su come comportarsi con gli ipotetici partner, dove il genere femminile e maschile a un certo punto collidono, ecco che si affaccia la protagonista di questo romanzo: Celeste che tra una gag e l'altra con il suo compagno di vita Sharky, un buffo cagnolone dai modi irruenti, si trova a essere già confusa di suo, tra un disagio esistenziale e l'altro, amiche perennemente alla ricerca della perfezione e una società che la vorrebbe in un certo modo, catapultata a frequentare casi umani qua e là, senza mai accontentarsi... Riuscirà, assieme al suo inseparabile amico a quattro zampe, a trovare il suo posto nel mondo?

In this entertaining and thought-provoking novel, a thirty-something woman wakes up one day to discover her long-lost love has come back to life. But is this new reality truly the answer to her heart’s desires?

Despite her great life in New York City as a prestigious book editor, Meade Peterson can’t shake the heartache of losing her high school sweetheart. Fifteen years after his death, she still thinks about all the things—love, family, happiness—she’ll never have, now that Daniel’s gone. That is, until a new man, Tanner, enters Meade’s life and brings her the kind of joy she hasn’t experienced in years. She’s torn, though, over whether she can bear giving her heart away again. Taking time to reflect, Meade returns to her hometown of Austin for what should be a relaxing visit—but instead, she becomes the victim of a violent crime.

Upon waking from her real-life Texas nightmare, Meade finds herself in another world where she doesn’t recognize anything, until she realizes the man in bed beside her isn’t a stranger—it’s Daniel. Meade has awakened into an alternate existence where Daniel is very much alive, and has been part of her life for the past fifteen years.

Meade can’t believe her good fortune—she’s finally experiencing the life she’s always wanted! Or is she? As Meade quickly learns, if one thing in your life changes, nothing else may stay the same. And now she’s forced to face the question: Is what she’s gained worth what she’s destined to lose?

When Tootie gets her first teeth, it’s clear to her big brother that she’s no ordinary baby. But how to convince Mom and Dad?

It happens overnight: little sister Tootie goes from cuddly, ga-ga-googoo, I-want-my-ba-ba baby...vampire baby. Now she’s sinking her pointy fangs into everything — furniture, toys, and especially her big brother ("Youch, Tootie! No bite!" ). Mom insists that it’s just a phase, but Tootie’s brother knows better. Just look at her hairline! Or the fact that all her favorite foods are bloodred! With perfect comic timing, Kelly Bennett and Paul Meisel give a fresh slant to the new-baby story, proving that even monstrous little arrivals have a funny way of staking their siblings’ affections.

At first, Zane's friends think he is crazy when he goes rambling, collecting all sorts of things like a "lasso" that is really a vine, or a "pirate's ring" that is a pop-top, but soon they are caught up in his imaginative game.

Perfect for Father's Day! Dad and stepdad have one important thing in common in a blended-family scenario many readers will happily recognize.

I have two fathers. I call this one Dad, and this one Pop.

Dad is tall and wears suits. Pop is bald and wears boots. Dad's into gadgets and Pop's into plants; one paints on easels, the other on walls; and they certainly don't share the same taste in music! In this funny, affectionate ode to fathers and stepfathers, a young girl explains that while Dad and Pop may seem completely different, in one crucial way they're exactly the same — they both love her.

A tribute to the role of dance halls in rural communities of the recent past shares the story of Sallie, Beau and their family and friends, who set aside their cares for a night of rollicking dance, socializing and neighborhood support. By the award-winning author of Not Norman. Reprint.

€ 15,70

"A sweet story that could be used as a springboard to discussion of the pitfalls of making snap judgments about pets — or people." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

Norman the goldfish isn't what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet — one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things don't go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought? With wry humor and lighthearted affection, author Kelly Bennett and illustrator Noah Z. Jones tell an unexpected — and positively fishy — tale about finding the good in something you didn't know
you wanted.

With wry humor and lighthearted affection, author Kelly Bennett and illustrator Noah Z. Jones tell an unexpected—and positively fishy—tale about finding the good in something you didn't know you wanted.

"Don't think that just because you made me laugh, I'm going to keep you," I tell him. "Tomorrow, you're outta here."

Norman the goldfish isn't what this little boy had in mind. He wanted a different kind of pet—one that could run and catch, or chase string and climb trees, a soft furry pet to sleep on his bed at night. Definitely not Norman. But when he tries to trade Norman for a "good pet," things don't go as he planned. Could it be that Norman is a better pet than he thought?

Presents basic facts about Delaware, including the state bug, the capital, the state bird, and the most important river.

Presents a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities on Flag Day including basic flag etiquette.

Presents a simple introduction to the traditions and festivities on Flag Day including basic flag etiquette.