Welcome to Knight Kyle’s world!
Beyond the great forest and towering Dragon Mountain lies Fairyland, a land of elves and trolls, dragons and giants, magicians and fairies. And in one corner, Fairyland East, lives Knight Kyle.
Kyle’s great-grandfather once possessed a silver lance that, according to legend, gave its owner invincible power. The lance is now missing, and Kyle is always looking for it, but so are his worst enemies: the robber Rasputin and the evil magician Balduin.
Luckily, Kyle has the help of his friends, including Lady Constance (who is as brave as a dragon), Dragobert (who really is a dragon), Elf Aurin (whose harp playing, unfortunately, puts Kyle to sleep), and Prince Nepomuk (who protects his friends and his wardrobe at all times).
Almost every day they find themselves in a new amazing adventure…
This enchanting story by bestselling author Oliver Pötzsch is beautifully illustrated by Sibylle Hammer.
 Illustrations can be viewed on certain Fire tablets and the free Kindle app for iOS and Android.

Knight Kyle and the Magic Silver Lance (Adventures Beyond Dragon Mountain)

Children's Books

Pötzsch, Oliver

Animals

Amazon Crossing Kids

Cauã and Inaê are a brother and sister who live in a small community along the Tapajós River in Brazil. Here, the homes are on stilts and everyone travels around by boat—even to school! When the rainy season comes, they must leave their village and relocate to higher ground for a while. But after moving this year, Cauã and Inaê realize they’ve left behind something important: their pet tortoise, Titi! Unlike turtles, tortoises can’t swim, and Cauã and Inaê are really worried. So the pair sneaks back at night on a journey along the river to rescue him. Will they be able to save Titi?
This picture book, first published in Brazil, offers kids a unique look into the lives of children who live along Brazil’s beautiful Tapajós River.

Along the Tapajós

Vilela, Fernando

The true story of a Jewish boy in hiding during World War II, as told by his teddy bear. I felt Fred's small hand grab me.He patted me and whispered,"Bear, I won't leave you here all by yourself.You are my best friend." Based on true events and beautifully illustrated, this is the story of a friendship that will last forever--told by Fred's best friend, his beloved teddy bear. During World War II, Fred must leave his home and live in hiding, apart from the rest of his family, but he always keeps Bear by his side. Bear knows it's his job to take care of Fred and make sure he doesn't feel alone. After the war, Fred and his family are reunited and leave Holland for the United States. And still Bear is with him. When Fred grows up, he and Bear part for the first time when Bear is sent to Yad Vashem--the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel, where this book was first published--to show the power of hope, friendship, and love.

Bear and Fred: A World War II Story

Argaman, Iris

Literature & Fiction

A story about finding refuge in a new friendship and a new home. "There's a new girl at school. She never stops looking up at the sky! She likes the stars and comets." Jeannette tells her mom about her new classmate, who also loves astronomy but seems sad. She realizes it's not easy to move to a new place. So the next day, at recess, Jeannette asks Iliana to play. At first, it's a little hard to communicate because Iliana is learning a new language. The girls have to use their hands and their drawings. But they keep trying, and, soon, Iliana tells Jeannette about her difficult journey as a refugee who had to leave her country. Then their families meet, and Iliana's parents share their story too. The girls' friendship blooms, as limitless as the sky and their imaginations. Originally published in France and brought to life with wonderfully expressive artwork, this is a book about sharing stories and finding refuge in friendship, family, and a new home.

The Refuge

Le Guen, Sandra

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Some Days

María Wernicke

From an Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award nominee comes a touching story of family, security, and loss. A young girl tells her mother about a passageway in their yard. Down this passageway, it is not cold, there is no danger, and nothing bad can ever happen--and the person she longs for is with her again. The only problem is that, on some days, the passageway is not there. But maybe, together, mother and daughter can find a way to carry that feeling with them always. First published in Argentina, this lovely picture book will tug on the heartstrings of anyone who knows what it means to miss a loved one.

Wernicke, María

Activities, Crafts & Games

Agnes knows she is at home before she even opens her eyes in the morning. The sounds and smells and people swirl around her--she always knows what everyone is up to in the tight-knit apartment building where she lives. But she also knows what it is like to be the only child in a place full of adults who never have time. So when a little girl moves in to the building, Agnes is excited and sends her a subtle message. But the girl doesn't respond. Then things start to change around Agnes's place--and Agnes knows exactly who is to blame. It seems like the girl is interested in everyone except for Agnes! Will Agnes and the new girl ever meet? And what secrets does the new girl hold? First published in Norway, this is a lovely story about home and belonging and how one person can transform our world.

Agnes's Place

Larsen, Marit

Growing Up & Facts of Life

A quirky story about finding your voice, from internationally acclaimed author Heena Baek. Tong Tong could never have imagined what everyone around him was thinking. But when he gets hold of some magic candies, suddenly there are voices everywhere. He can hear how his couch feels, what upsets his dog, that his demanding dad loves him. He even gets to catch up with his dead grandmother. It turns out, these voices in Tong Tong's life have A LOT to say! Is Tong Tong ready to hear it? At turns funny, weird, and heartfelt, this imaginative picture book from award-winning Korean author Heena Baek will take readers along on Tong Tong's journey as he goes from lonely to brave.

Magic Candies

Baek, Heena

Review\n“A colorful wintry tale ushers in Chinese New Year over two weeks…In a pivotal spread that shows Zhao Di sitting with her dog and chickens, readers are granted an interior view of the architecture and layout of a rustic farmhouse. In addition, the villagers’ various clothing styles, headdresses, and skin tones suggest the region’s diverse ethnicities and socio-economic landscapes…A charming illustration of childhood memories during the holiday season.” ―Kirkus Reviews\n“Quiet, elegant passages stud the text…Tenderly detailed gouache paintings by Zhu render the children as small, patterned bundles frolicking against expanses of snow…A quiet celebration of a Northwestern Chinese tradition.” ―Publishers Weekly\n“Zhu’s illustrations feature Zhou Di and her friends bundled into soft, candy-colored shapes that glow as brightly as their lanterns against the silvery snow and chocolate night sky, while details of other New Year rituals and hints of rural village life background the girls’ activities. An author’s note expands briefly on setting and customs, making this an enticing addition to turn-of-the-year story times.” ―The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\nZhao Di wishes the New Year would never end! 
Zhao Di and her friends are excited to go out at night with their paper lanterns and celebrate Chinese New Year. Each holding a unique colorful lantern with a lit candle inside, they admire the breathtaking colors while doing their best to avoid the wind and the sneaky boys in the village. Every night, until the fifteenth day of New Year, Zhao Di and her friends take part in this fun tradition, experiencing the thrill of nighttime in their village. And then―it’s time to smash the lanterns! 
In this cheerful book first published in China, readers are invited along with Zhao Di and her friends as they experience all the joy and excitement of this folk Chinese custom. Details about the paper lantern tradition are also included in an author’s note at the end of the book.\nFrom School Library Journal\nPreS-Gr 2-In snowy northern China, children celebrate the new year by lighting candles in paper lanterns, usually given by their uncles; young Zhao Di receives her lantern and runs outside to play with friends. All of the figures are rounded, padded with multicolored, patterned winter coats, mittens, boots, hats, and scarves. Important words appear in red text, in capital letters (New Year, lanterns, Zhao Di). The story is narrated in past tense, using an odd blend of first-person plural and third person, and there is no real conflict or arc: Zhao Di enjoys the 15-day celebration and is sad when she has to smash her lantern at the end of it, but remembers New Year will come again. An author's note explains that in Shaanxi province in northwest China, smashing lanterns is a folk tradition that can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. The painterly illustrations help readers enjoy the special New Year experience. Switching between a kids'-eye view and a perspective from above, the illustrations showcase the different kinds of colorful, glowing lanterns, the way children's footprints appear behind them in the snow, and how the sky grows dark early in the evening, then fills with bright fireworks. VERDICT This work will foster discussions of unique traditions and is a good addition to holiday collections.-Jenny Arch, Lilly Lib., Florence, MAα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Playing with Lanterns

Yage, Wang

Review\n“A gentle book about remembering, as well as grieving, a life well lived.” ―Kirkus Reviews\n“This depiction of a tender, loving relationship is touched with magic, and Ali’s participation in his grandmother’s experiences brings them both much joy.” ―Booklist\n“[A] beautiful, heartfelt story about loss and love…The scenes capture the equally aching and bittersweet emotions of remembering the past and holding onto love, even as one says goodbye…This story will touch readers who know bittersweet experiences with loss and love, and will be at home in every collection.” ―School Library Journal\n“My Grandma’s Photos…is a truly endearing picture book for children ages 5-8 with its message of intergenerational family love.” ―Midwest Book Review\nAli’s grandma can’t hear or see very well these days, and she doesn’t remember very much anymore. But Ali likes hanging out with her. So when Ali’s mom takes out a wooden trunk full of Grandma’s old photos, he sits with his grandmother, trying to figure out who is in all the old pictures. At first, his grandma doesn’t seem to remember. But with a little help from Ali, she is soon sailing through the photos―and taking Ali along with her through the wondrous journey of her life. 
With daring, joy, and love, Ali’s grandma shows him the importance of making and sharing beautiful memories that will live on in the ones we love. First published in Turkey, this endearing picture book is a joyous celebration of life, family, and love.\nFrom School Library Journal\nK-Gr 4-Sunar's beautiful, heartfelt story about loss and love presents a young boy listening to his elderly grandmother as she walks through her memories, remembering life again through her photographs. The boy follows his grandmother's life story, from her time as an adventurous girl, to when she started out to pursue her dreams, to when she married the love of her life, the boy's grandfather. With seamless connections, Urgan's pastel pencil illustrations and collage upon white pages instill the story with a reminiscent feel, as if sketches of memories can slowly fill with color and detail. Quiet touches of a life lived, with such items as photographs, lace, buttons, and paper textures, feed into the illustrated renderings, as if to show how real the grandmother's story was and how tangible the memories seem to be. With careful element positioning and black-and-white sketch-like figures surrounded by illuminations of color and nature symbolism, the scenes capture the equally aching and bittersweet emotions of remembering the past and holding onto love, even as one says goodbye. While readers of a young age may relate to the sad event of losing one's grandparent, the connections and comfort provided through the artistry may be best understood by older elementary readers and shared within a family who may be inspired to seek out their family pictures. VERDICT With a wide range of uses, for classroom memory projects or for comforting an individual child, this story will touch readers who know bittersweet experiences with loss and love, and will be at home in every collection.-Rachel Mulligan, Westampton, NJα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

My Grandma's Photos

Sunar, Özge Bahar

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Knight Kyle and the Magic Silver Lance (Adventures Beyond Dragon Mountain)

Along the Tapajós

Bear and Fred: A World War II Story

The Refuge

Some Days

Some Days

Agnes's Place

Magic Candies

Playing with Lanterns

My Grandma's Photos