Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Lifestyles - Country Life

Katie Morag is back again Whether she is getting excited about the new pier, trying to cheer up Grannie Island in time for Granma Mainland's big day, singing naughty songs at the Grand Concert, or solving riddles to get back in everyone's good books, Katie Morag is always up to something. This lavish collection contains four Katie favorites: "Katie Morag and the New Pier," "Katie Morag and the Wedding," "Katie Morag and the Grand Concert," and" Katie Morag and the Riddles."

When the village mail gets muddled, it s up to Katie Morag to sort things out with a little help from Grannie Island and her tractor "

Katie Morag is in a terrible mood, and everything goes from bad to worse at home and at school. Her tantrums get everyone in trouble with the teacher who gives them some tricky riddles for homework. Can Katie solve the riddles?

For thirteen-year-old Jessie Silva, life on Bayberry Island is at its best in the summertime. That's when the seasonal renters return to spend their vacations on the island, bringing with them Jessie's best friend, Amanda. This year, though, change has come to Bayberry. For one thing, there's a new girl among the summer visitors-a snotty New Yorker named Susan-and she's driving a wedge between Jessie and Amanda. For another, there are rumors of coyotes roaming the tiny island, and the locals are talking about taking up arms to stop the animals from spreading. Jessie knows the rumors are true....

Logan puts his skills to the test to help his town repair the schoolhouse in this second book of a wholesome series that's like Little House on the Prairie for younger readers.

The residents of Maple Ridge are trying to raise money to fix their schoolhouse. Repairs just can't be put off any longer Everyone has decided to pitch in and sell their old or unwanted items at a market held outside the nearby city. Logan wants to contribute by fixing and selling a wagon wheel that he found on the side of the road, even though nobody believes he can handle the task. Logan works very hard on the...

Influential artist Carson Ellis makes her solo picture-book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home.

Home might be a house in the country, an apartment in the city, or even a shoe. Home may be on the road or the sea, in the realm of myth, or in the artist's own studio. A meditation on the concept of home and a visual treat that invites many return visits, this loving look at the places where people live marks the picture-book debut of Carson Ellis, acclaimed illustrator of the Wildwood series and artist for the indie band the Decemberists.

Maggie and her mischievous horse, Bramble, are back for another spirited romp through the ins and outs of friendship.

Maggie loves introducing her new horse, Bramble, to the neighborhood, the beach, and the backyard. Bramble has fun too, once she is cajoled into participating by a well-timed carrot or two. But when Maggie has to go to school, Bramble is bored and lonely and gets into some trouble with Mr. Dingle next door. A misbehaving hen and a midnight visitor finally help to turn Bramble into a good neighbor. This charming and funny early reader flows at just the right pace for...

This book is a laugh out loud retelling of two best friends learning and growing through everyday life during high school.

This book is a laugh out loud retelling of two best friends learning and growing through everyday life during high school.

A tractor is more than a piece of farm machinery. It's farmer's partner that helps him get the hard work done. This dynamic picture book shows a big tractor from spring to harvest--planting, cultivating, harvesting, and doing other
important tasks on a busy farm. Bold illustrations, coupled with a simple and lyrical text, show a tractor at work throughout the seasons.

Something's stirring at the ranch, and Sly Fly is out of his mind with excitement. If only he could convince Gray Mare to take part. In this second adventure of Sly Fly and Gray Mare, see how they work out their differences and bring a special gift to those around them.

Life is full of choices: good, bad, and ones you can't control. Raegan strives to be perfect in every way. Varsity cheerleader, honor student, and proud granddaughter of Dover Lowery. By day, Raegan is an over-achieving high school student, but at three o'clock, her real work begins. What happens when appearances are not what they seem? Will Raegan be able to hold on to her life as she knows it, or will she be left all alone? All of these questions are answered with one night, one song, one story, and one boy. Updated cover, synopsis, and novel as of 1/13/15

In this poetic portrait, three farm girls adopt their own trees and make discoveries about nature, the magic of nurturing, and themselves. As they all grow, they share the joy of living in a loved landscape and the beauty of their unique differences.

Each tree, by nature's fortune, had treasures to impart, as each of us has gifts to offer from the heart.

Russell Gentry and his dog named Peg is a story of a young boy's struggle with the yearnings of his heart. He yearns for a prize-winning rabbit dog and a better family life for his new friend, whose father and brother are mean to him. He yearns for the recovery of his beloved grandfather, who has been in a terrible accident, and he yearns to uncover the mystery of who killed the revenuer. But his biggest yearning is how to answer the voice he heard when Pastor Everett gave the altar call. Russell's ears heard the preacher's words but his heart heard a much louder voice, calling him, trying to...

Anna Shirley ha ormai sedici anni e sta per diventare la nuova maestra della scuola di Avonlea. E cresciuta, ma ha ancora il cuore pieno di sogni. La morte di Matthew, la nuova amicizia con Gilbert, l'arrivo dei due gemellini Davy e Dora e la rinuncia momentanea alle sue ambizioni bastano a stravolgere il suo mondo. Riuscira ad affrontare il suo nuovo ruolo e gli allievi piu monelli? E i pettegolezzi della Signora Lynde? E chi e quella donna misteriosa che vive in una casa di pietra ai margini del bosco? Tra fantasie poetiche e prosaiche realta, vicini scorbutici e romantiche storie dietro...

Elke Braunling
Hor mal, Oma 
 Ich erzahle Dir eine Geschichte vom Wald und vom Landleben
Marchen und Geschichten - von Kindern erzahlt
SAMMELBAND
Dieser Sammelband enthalt alle Geschichten aus den Buchern: Hor mal, Oma Ich erzahle Dir eine Geschichte vom Wald (ISBN-13: 978-1490412252) und Hor mal, Oma Ich erzahle Dir eine Geschichte vom Landleben (ISBN-13: 978-1508856344)
57 Geschichten und Marchen vom Wald und vom Landleben fur Kinder, Eltern und Groeltern. Geschichten vom Wald in allen Jahreszeiten, von Blumen, Blattern und Baumen, von Waldtieren, Feen, Elfen...

Good deeds can be magic. When Grandma falls ill, two young girls with a simple, rural life style are each called upon to make a solitary journey through the forest. Their route and circumstances are the same, but their experiences contrast sharply. One finds peace and a sense of achievement. The other is forced to face her self-centered mind, and realizes she has a lot to learn about kindness. Powerful, simple, and profound, this story demonstrates the value of kindness and shows us how the ordinary things in life can sometimes be our wisest teachers.

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A group of friendly, fun-loving mice have made their home next to an abandoned railway station in Countesthorpe, England. Most days, the mice watch the humans come and go and wonder what they do with the newspapers they buy. Meanwhile, a small mouse named McGee is trying to figure out how he's going to feed his family during the drought in Scotland. As luck would have it, McGee finds an open bag of barley, but it's in the back of a van. Soon McGee unexpectedly finds himself in the small English village of Countesthorpe. There, McGee meets the friendly group of mice who promise to help him get...