New Releases by Kallie George

Pippa, jeune cavalière grecque, se réveille au beau milieu du mont Olympe. Surprise ! Elle a été choisie par Aphrodite pour participer à la course des dieux avec Zéphyr, cheval ailé. Ensemble, ils vont concourir pour tenter de gagner leur place parmi les héros du ciel. Les dieux sont capricieux, et la compétition promet d''être épique... Que le meilleur gagne !

Featuring five snowy I Can Reads, this box set with handle and Velcro closure is perfect for gift-giving. This set includes My First, Level One, and Level Two readers, which makes it great for growing into reading! Fun to share at home or in the classroom on a snowy day, or when kids are hoping for a snow day! This collection includes the following I Can Reads: My First: Pete the Cat: Snow Daze by James Dean My First: Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise by Kallie George and Oriol Vidal Level 1: Splat the Cat: Blow Snow Blow by Rob Scotton Level 1: Charlie the Ranch Dog: Charlie''s Snow Day by Ree Drummond and Diane deGroat Level 2: Marley: Snow Dog Marley by John Grogan and Richard Cowdrey

Es ist Sommer im Farnholzwald und alle bereiten sich höchst geschäftig auf die Hochzeit von Fräulein Prickel mit Herrn Stachlig vor! Da besucht auf einmal ein neuer Gast das Hotel - eine Mäusedame! Sie ist geschickt mit den Pfoten und in der Küche ebenso begabt wie Monas Mutter. Könnte sie eine längst verlorene Verwandte sein? Inmitten der Hochzeitsvorbereitungen schlägt der Blitz im Farnholzwaldes ein und löst einen Waldbrand aus. Die Angestellten das Waldhotel verlassen im Angesicht der Gefahr den Farnholzwald und gehen zurück zu ihren Familien. Aber wohin soll Mona gehen? Wird es gelingen das Waldhotel vor den Flammen zu schützen?

Het eerste deel in de tweedelige-serie De paarden van Olympus, ''Pippa''s race'', is een spannend fantasy-verhaal over vriendschap, liefde en rivaliteit, met mythische paarden in de hoofdrol. Pippa is arm en slaapt in stallen; haar liefde voor paarden houdt haar op de been. Maar wanneer de goden en godinnen neerdalen van de berg Olympus om ruiters voor de race van hun gevleugelde paarden uit te kiezen, is Pippa een van de gelukkigen! De beloning is groot: de winnaar wordt een halfgod en mag bij zijn of haar paard blijven op de berg Olympus. Maar dan moet Pippa de race wel winnen... De Canadese schrijfster Kallie George heeft al veel succesvolle kinderboeken op haar naam staan. De paarden van Olympus - een duologie - is een fantastisch verhaal over vriendschap, liefde en rivaliteit, dat zich afspeelt in een wereld die je nooit meer zult vergeten. Lees ook het tweede deel in de serie: ''Het verloren veulen''.

L''heure est à la fête à l''Hôtel Heartwood ! Quoi de plus excitant qu''un festival de printemps pour attirer de nouveaux clients ? Le concours de l’œuf le plus mignon déchaîne les passions parmi les animaux. Henry, le jeune écureuil facétieux et turbulent, fait des siennes aussi ! Seule Mona semble soucieuse. La rumeur court qu''un hôtel dernier cri va ouvrir dans la forêt. Et si cette saison était la dernière pour son cher Heartwood ?

The charming first book in a new early-reader series, starring the spirited -- and outspoken -- Anne Shirley as she first arrives at Green Gables. Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert need help on their farm, so they''ve adopted what they hope will be a sturdy, helpful boy. Instead, Matthew finds Anne awaiting him at the train station -- imaginative, brash, redheaded Anne-with-an-e. With her place at the Cuthberts'' at risk -- particularly if nosy neighbor Mrs. Lynde has anything to say about it -- Anne will have to learn patience, understanding and what it takes to make Green Gables her true home. Lovingly adapted by Kallie George with beautiful, nostalgic illustrations by Abigail Halpin, Anne Arrives is perfect for new fans of Anne and old.

Der Frühling ist gekommen und im Waldhotel geht es turbulent zu. Denn wenn der Inhaber des Hotels im Urlaub ist, liegt es an Mona und dem Rest der Belegschaft, dafür zu sorgen, dass alles reibungslos läuft. Weil Gerüchte über ein konkurrierendes Hotel kursieren, ist Gilles entschlossen, allen zu beweisen, dass das Waldhotel das Beste ist. Er veranstaltet ein großes Blütenfest. Die Gäste checken von nah und fern ein und wollen um das süßeste Ei oder die beste Blüte zu kämpfen. Newcomer Henry ist bei allen gern gesehen und Mona stelle sich die bange Frage: Braucht das Hotel sie wirklich so sehr, wie sie dachte? Schon bald gibt es neue Sorgen: ungebetene Gäste werden von den Festlichkeiten angezogen. Kann Mona einen Weg finden, um alle rechtzeitig vor der Gefahr zu retten?

Lorsqu''un très violent orage éclate dans la forêt, Mona la souris croit sa dernière heure venue. Elle trouve par hasard refuge au luxueux Hôtel Heartwood, caché au creux d''un arbre. Une foule d''animaux séjourne dans cet abri douillet pour l''automne. Pourtant, au coeur de ce tourbillon de lits moelleux, de biscuits tout justes sortis du four et de joyeux bals, une ennemie féroce attend Mona... Passez l''automne avec Mona à l''Hôtel Heartwood ! En attendant l''hiver, le printemps et l''été, dans les prochains volumes.

Tombez, flocons ! Au coin du feu, nous sommes si bien, pour gazouiller à pleine voix... La saison hivernale est lancée à l''Hôtel Heartwood. Le travail ne manque pas pour Mona la souris. De nouveaux clients viennent hiberner au coeur de la forêt, dont une abominable duchesse lapine, extrêmement désagréable avec Mona. Mais la bonne humeur de la jeune souris reprend vite le dessus : elle prépare avec entrain la Saint Edredon quand un coup de théâtre menace la saison du délicieux établissement... De la nourriture a disparu, et avec la neige, les livraisons sont retardées. Pourquoi, et surtout qui, vole dans les réserves de l''hôtel ?

Little ones will enjoy this sweet and funny story featuring a sneezing dinosaur! It''s wonderful springtime, and there are so many flowers, leaves, and seeds outside. Siblings Feather, Flap, and Spike want to explore on a sunny day. But will Spike’s sneezes make him the odd dino out? ACHOO! Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Spring Smiles is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Ein mutiges Mädchen, ein geflügeltes Pferd und ein großer Traum ... Alle hundert Jahre kommen die Götter des Olymps hinab zu den Sterblichen, um Reiter für das Rennen der geflügelten Pferde zu suchen. Das Waisenmädchen Pippa gehört zu den glücklichen Auserwählten. Mit dem ungestümen geflügelten Pferd Zephyr an ihrer Seite muss sie sich der größten Herausforderung ihres Lebens stellen. Niemand traut den beiden zu, das härteste Rennen aller Zeiten zu gewinnen – aber sie haben keine andere Wahl: Wenn Pippa und Zephyr verlieren, werden die Götter sie für immer trennen ... In einem Rennen, das von eifersüchtigen Göttern und rücksichtslosen Reitern beherrscht wird, muss Pippa beweisen, dass Liebe stärker ist als Macht. Für Mädchen und Jungs ab 11 Jahren und für alle Fans von Ostwind, Percy Jackson und Die Tribute von Panem. Der Titel ist auf Antolin.de gelistet.

It is spring! There are so many flowers, leaves, and seeds outside! Feather, Flap, and Spike want to explore on a sunny day. But will Spike s dinosaur-sized sneezes get in their way? ACHOO!

The Winged Horse Race is a breathtaking adventure from Kallie George, beautifully illustrated by Lucy Eldridge, with an ancient setting and a thoroughly modern heroine.Pippa is a foundling working in a stables in ancient Greece, until one day she catches a glimpse of an enormous silver wing in the clouds. When she wakes the next morning on Mount Olympus, Pippa discovers that she has been selected as one of the riders in Zeus''s Winged Horse Race. The winner''s prize is immortality. Pippa falls instantly in love with her easily-distracted young horse, Zeph and they quickly become a fantastic team, exploring the mountain and meeting the interesting characters who live on Olympus. But as race day approaches, it''s difficult for Pippa to know who her real friends are and it''s a tough job to outsmart the Gods and their games.

Lorsqu’un très violent orage éclate dans la forêt, Mona la souris croit sa dernière heure venue. Elle trouve par hasard refuge au luxueux Hôtel Heartwood, caché au creux d’un arbre. Une foule d’animaux séjourne dans cet abri douillet pour l’automne. Pourtant, au cœur de ce tourbillon de lits moelleux, de biscuits tout justes sortis du four et de joyeux bals, une ennemie féroce attend Mona... Passez l’automne avec Mona à l’Hôtel Heartwood ! En attendant l’hiver, le printemps et l’été, dans les prochains volumes.

Endlich hat Mona Maus ein richtiges Zuhause gefunden: Das kleine Waldhotel! Jetzt im Winter beherbergt das Hotel viele Winterschlaf-Gäste, und auch für das Zimmermädchen beginnt die gemütliche Jahreszeit. Doch während immer mehr Schnee im Farnwald fällt, schrumpfen auf mysteriöse Weise die Futtervorräte ... Wer beklaut das Waldhotel? Und wie soll Mona in diesem Schneegestöber bloß die Vorräte aufstocken? Sie nimmt all ihren Mut zusammen, um eine Lösung zu finden - und erlebt ein unerwartetes Winterwunder. Ein herzerwärmendes Abenteuer um Freundschaft, Mut und das Glück, seinen Platz im Leben zu finden!

It''s bath time for two little ducklings and one big dinosaur. Spike loves soap, but Feather and Flap don''t want to scrub. What will Spike do to make getting clean fun for everyone? This short, sweet, and bubbly My First I Can Read book will help show kids how much fun bath time can be.

Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming, illustrated chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home. It''s summer at the Heartwood Hotel, and everyone is in a flurry getting ready for Ms. Prickles''s wedding to Mr. Quillson! Meanwhile, a new mouse guest named Strawberry comes to stay. She''s sweet and soft-spoken like Mona, and gifted in the kitchen just as Mona''s mother was-could Strawberry be a long-lost relative? But when lightning strikes part of Fernwood Forest and starts a fire, all thoughts go to the guests and staff hurrying to leave to make sure their homes and families are safe. Mona works to protect the Heartwood from harm, but as the fire rages on, it''s becoming dangerous to stay. Can Mona and her friends save their home before it''s too late? These heartwarming stories will delight newly independent readers.

It''s summer at the Heartwood Hotel, and everyone is in a flurry getting ready for Ms. Prickles''s wedding to Mr. Quillson! Meanwhile, a new mouse guest named Strawberry comes to stay. She''s sweet and soft-spoken like Mona, and gifted in the kitchen just as Mona''s mother was-could Strawberry be a long-lost relative? But when lightning strikes part of Fernwood Forest and starts a fire, all thoughts go to the guests and staff hurrying to leave to make sure their homes and families are safe. Mona works to protect the Heartwood from harm, but as the fire rages on, it''s becoming dangerous to stay. Can Mona and her friends save their home before it''s too late? In the final installment of the Heartwood Hotel series, Mona faces her greatest challenge yet, and she might discover just what family truly means.

When toys need a little (or a lot of!) TLC, they head to the Doll Hospital in this endearing picture book in the tradition of Doc McStuffins. Don’t worry, toys, Dr. Pegs will have you feeling better in no time! It’s a quiet morning at the Doll Hospital until… DING-A-LING-A-LING! The emergency bells ring! Here comes a patient who needs Dr. Pegs’s help. Dr. Pegs is about to get to work when… DING-A-LING-A-LING! Here comes another patient! And another! How will Dr. Pegs take care of them all? Looks like the doctor needs some help herself!

Mitten im schlimmsten Sturm stolpert Mona, die Maus, in die wunderbare Welt des kleinen Waldhotels. Sie hat großes Glück und kann als Zimmermädchen anfangen - und bleiben! Doch das Leben besteht nicht nur aus Eichelsoufflé und moosweichen Betten: Das Hotel und seine Bewohner sind in größter Gefahr! Bären und Wölfe haben das geheime Hotel entdeckt. Mona muss all ihren Einfallsreichtum beweisen, um den Ort zu beschützen, den sie liebt. Denn das Hotel ist mehr als eine warme Unterkunft für die Nacht: Es ist ein Zuhause. Ein herzerwärmendes Abenteuer um Freundschaft, Mut und das Glück, seinen Platz im Leben zu finden!

Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming, illustrated chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home. Spring has come to Fernwood Forest, and the Heartwood Hotel is all a-bustle. With Mr. Heartwood off on vacation, it’s up to Mona and the rest of the staff to keep everything running smoothly. When rumors buzz of a rival hotel, Gilles is determined to prove that the Heartwood is the very best with the splashiest Spring Splash the forest has ever seen. Guests check in from near and far to compete for the Cutest Egg, the Tiniest Talent, and the Best Blossom. Newcomer Henry is all too happy to help out, making Mona start to feel unsure of her place. Does the Heartwood really need her as much as she thought? But soon there’s more to worry about than whose egg has the sweetest speckles. Some decidedly uninvited guests have been drawn to the festivities. Can Mona find a way to bring everyone together in time to save them all from danger? These heartwarming stories will delight newly independent readers and send them scurrying for the fourth book in the series, Home Again.

What could be more fun than a snow day? But Feather and Flap are too cold to play outside with Spike. To keep them outside, Spike surprises them with gifts—skates, a sled, and a snowman. When these aren’t enough to keep his siblings from shivering, Spike comes up with the best gift of all: warm scarves and hats! Playing in the snow with your family can be cool, but thoughtfulness toward others makes playtime a blast for everyone. Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Snowy Surprise is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Feather, Flap, and Spike are on the hunt for the perfect pumpkin to decorate in this sweet story about autumn fun. Spike thinks all the pumpkins they find are perfect, indeed: for juggling, leaping over, and bowling! But what will they do when Spike accidentally squishes all the perfect pumpkins that the ducklings find? These silly siblings learn one way a squished pumpkin can still be perfect—for making pumpkin pie! Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Perfect Pumpkin is a My First I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.

Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming, illustrated chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home. When Mona the Mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes they''ll let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort. But the Heartwood Hotel is not all acorn soufflés and soft moss-lined beds. Danger lurks, and as it approaches, Mona finds that this hotel is more than a warm place to spend the night. It might also be a home. These heartwarming stories will delight newly independent readers and send them scurrying for the second book in the series, The Greatest Gift.

“Charming and imaginative, and full of endearing characters who excel at kindness as only animals can. With stories that highlight the power of friendship, Heartwood Hotel is sure to leave readers eager to visit again.” —Ashley Spires, author and illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing “If there’s one thing Vancouver author Kallie George knows, it’s how to create a tale full of whimsy.” —Quill & Quire Downton Abbey meets The Tale of Peter Rabbit in this heartwarming chapter book about a mouse discovering where she belongs. When Mona the mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes the staff will let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury and comfort. But it’s not all acorn soufflé and soft, moss-lined beds. Danger lurks nearby, and as it approaches, Mona has to use all her wits to protect the place she’s come to love. Because this hotel is more than a warm shelter for the night. It might also be a home. This delightfully enticing story of friendship, courage and community, sweetly illustrated by Stephanie Graegin, kicks off a new chapter-book series by the author of the Magical Animal Adoption Agency books.

Courage, kindness, and adventure abounds in this charming, illustrated chapter book series about a mouse discovering the true meaning of home. Mona the mouse has finally found a place to call home, the cozy Heartwood Hotel, where she works as a maid and sleeps snuggled up in a room with her best friend. Following the festive St. Slumber celebration, most of the guests have settled in to hibernate, and the staff is looking forward to a relaxing winter. But disruptions abound, from a difficult duchess to a mysterious midnight snacker. As the snow stacks higher, Mona will have to gather friends both old and new to keep the peace, finding help in some of the most unexpected places. These heartwarming stories will delight newly independent readers and send them scurrying for the third book in the series, Better Together.