In the Valley of the windmills the lives of men, women and children were like those of all the other men, women and children throughout the world. Till the day the perfect machines arrived. Thanks to the perfect machines, from that day onwards everything was perfect. To live in a perfect world it was only necessary to press a button. It was from that day onwards that everyone stopped dreaming. But had everyone really stopped dreaming?

There is a country where people almost never speak. In this strange country you have to buy words and swallow them before you can pronounce them. Little Daniel needs words to tell a girl what’s going on in his heart. But how must he do it? To say everything he wants to say to Hanli, will cost a fortune... Die land van die groot woordfabriek has appeared in several different languages, including Chinese, German, English, French, Catalan, Korean, Dutch, Slovenian and Spanish. The Dutch version won the Vlag en Wimpel from the Griffeljury in 2010.

In die Vallei van die Windmeulens het die mans, vroue en kinders soos al die ander mans, vroue en kinders in die wereld geleef. Tot die dag wat die volmaakte masjiene opgedaag het. Danksy die volmaakte masjiene was alles van daardie dag af volmaak. Dit was slegs nodig om ’n knoppie te druk om in ’n volmaakte wereld te leef. Dit was van daardie dag af dat almal ophou droom het. Maar het almal ophou droom?

Daar is 'n land waar die mense amper nooit praat nie. In hierdie vreemde land moet jy woorde koop en hulle insluk om hulle te kan uitspreek. Klein Floris het woorde nodig om sy hart vir die pragtige Susanna oop te maak. Maar hoe moet hy dit doen? Want om alles vir Susanna te se wat hy graag vir haar wil se, sal 'n fortuin kos.

The New York City Ballet is known for showcasing classic stories of the ballet with their trademark stylish and modern sensibility. For the first time, this beloved Christmas story is told based on George Balanchine's quintessential production. The storyline of this gorgeous picture book mimics the choreography of the famous ballet and the illustrations are inspired by the backdrops and scenery from the actual production. The New York City Ballet's production of The Nutcracker is considered to be "the" leading production in the world. A Christmas tradition for many families, now readers who can't travel to New York will be able to experience this colorful celebratory story. A must-have for every aspiring ballerina's library and a holiday tradition for every family's bookshelf.

"While three little tamales cool off on a windowsill, a tortilla rolls by. "You'll be eaten. You'd better run!" he tells them. And so the tamales jump out the window. The first runs to the prairie and builds a house of sagebrush. The second runs to a cornfield and builds a house of cornstalks. The third runs to the desert and builds a house of cactus. Then who should come along but Senor Lobo, the Big Bad Wolf, who plans to blow their houses down. Valeria Docampo's oil-and-pencil illustrations add zest and humor to this rollicking southwestern version of a popular tale.

When her sister Molly disappears, young Cara heads off on a daring quest in which nothing is as it seems. Can brave Cara defeat a wolf and a wizard to bring back her beloved sister? This illustrated chapter book retelling of an Irish folktale is available individually and as part of the Stories from around the World: 4 Tales of Persistence & Grit set.

Ten little toes right from the start

Make footprints on your mommy s heart

The timeless journey of a mother and son is poignantly captured in the story of a boy s growth from childhood to fatherhood. From birth to football games to college graduation, a mother reminds her son that life is filled with possibilities and that God has a plan for him whatever he grows up to be "

Not all princesses are made of sugar and spice--some are made of funnier, fiercer stuff
Princess Amanita laughs in the face of danger. Brakeless bicycles, pet scorpions, spiky plants--that's her thing. So when quiet Prince Florian gives her roses, Amanita is unimpressed . . . until she sees their glorious thorns Now she "must" have rose seeds of her own. But when huge, honking "noses" grow instead, what is a princess with a taste for danger to do?
For readers seeking a princess with pluck comes an independent heroine who tackles obstacles with a bouquet of sniffling noses. At once lovely and delightfully absurd, here's a story to show how elastic ideas of beauty and princesses can be.

A princess named Jacqueline is surrounded by overprotective knights at all times. They want to protect her from danger, but they're not even sure if there is any! When Jacqueline climbs up a beanstalk, she meets a giant who is just as afraid of the unknown. This modern retelling of a classic fairy tale aims to help kids face and live with their fears so they don't miss out on the fun! Includes a "Note to Parents and Caregivers" providing information about managing worries and facing fears. Age range: 4-8.

Who do you want to be: a princess? Pirate? Teacher or scientist? And where would you like to play: a castle? Pirate ship? Library or spacelab? It's your decision to make, so think away. Your imagination and thoughts can create pictures and scenes, the most beautiful, amazing, picturesque dreams! Also included is a Note to Parents and Caregivers filled with useful advice and strategies to help children imagine, play, and ultimately envision and inspire themselves beyond the limited roles and expectations that gender stereotypes create.

Cinderstella is a story about a girl who would much rather go to space than meet a prince. Stella has plans of her own for a happily ever after, which don't involve being a princess. She'd rather be an astronaut! A modern retelling of a beloved fairy-tale, this is a subtle and subversive tale about girl power. A 'Note to Readers' by the authors talks about encouraging girls in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) fields. Ages 4-8.