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In the dusty corners of the school's basement, the kind cleaning lady, Lis Petersen, is found lifeless.Our friends Anders and Kalle are on the case to unearth the truth. Did Lis discover a secret so big that someone needed to silence her? But who would want to kill Lis?Get ready for a real-life whodunit that's got everyone at school talking!Journal XIn the ashes of Detective Madsen’s burnt house, Anders finds an old metal box. It is filled with old police records. These are unsolved cases that Madsen had been investigating. Now he is dead, so it’s up to Anders and his best friend, Kalle, to solve the many mysterious cases.Journal X is an easy-to-read crime series that is not for the faint of heart. Kalle and Anders come across a bit of everything – there are murderers, arsonists and other criminals who must be held accountable for their crimes.Peter Grønlund (1970) is the author of several critically acclaimed books on true crime and subcultures such as hooliganism and graffiti. He is also the author of the children's suspense series Journal X.

Two detectives under fire. One missing student. No answers.When gunfire erupts outside Southampton Crown Court, DS Gabe Martin and DI Juliet Stern are caught in the crossfire, narrowly escaping the assailant who disappears without a trace.Injured but unyielding, Gabe takes on the case of missing art student Henry Garside. But as she probes deeper, the lines between a simple vanishing and a complex conspiracy blur.Pressured by Juliet to track down their assailant, Gabe's dedication teeters on the edge of obsession, threatening to pull her over a perilous line...The second instalment in an unforgettable detective series that will have you on the edge of your seat, ´Close to the Edge´ is perfect for fans of Cara Hunter and Susie Steiner.©2024 Anna Britton (P)2024 Saga EgmontAn avid reader, Anna Britton began writing around ten years ago and hasn’t stopped since. Anna works as a freelance editor and loves helping out other authors.

Navigating adolescence just got a whole lot trickier...After finishing her first year of middle school, Teresa feels stuck in childhood, with messy hair and scraped knees. At her family's summer residence, she discovers that even there she is destined to feel out of place: her friends are suddenly into nail polish and boys and even her best friend seems different.Everyone's growing up except for her. Where's the confident, grown-up Teresa she's been waiting to become? Just when she expects the worst summer ever, she meets Agata. She's kind, lovely, and best of all: she makes Teresa's heart race.Delicately exploring diversity and perfectly capturing the joy and hardships of first loves, growing up, and finding your true self, this novel will appeal to fans of Alice Oseman's "Heartstopper".Fiore Manni is the author of children’s novels, including "Jack Bennet e la Chiave di Tutte le Cose" (Jack Bennet and the Key of All Things) which won the Asti d’Appello Junior Prize. She is the co-author of the graphic novel "Mask’d".

Anders and his friend Kalle are going on a school trip. The destination: a boring town in the middle of nowhere.With nothing else to do, Anders and Kalle start investigating a local murder case, but what starts as a way of killing time soon develops into a search for the truth – a truth the people of the small town will do anything to keep hidden...Journal XJournal X is an easy read crime series that is not for the faint of heart. Kalle and Anders come across a bit of everything – murderers, arsonists and other criminals who must be held accountable for their crimes.Peter Grønlund (1970) is the author of several critically acclaimed books on true crime and subcultures such as hooliganism and graffiti. He is also the author of the children's suspense series Journal X.

Some secrets demand to be heard...When a young man disappears after a night out in Aarhus with his old classmates, Detective Inspector Roland Benito is drawn into the investigation.As DI Benito investigates the situation further, gruesome secrets about the young man's family are revealed. With no other leads to follow, the young man's disappearance seems to be a dead end - until a girl is found dead in a monastery.Meanwhile, Roland's wife is threatened by a client at the social services office - a situation that requires the involvement of journalist Anne Larsen...A gripping Nordic noir, "Seal of Confession" is an independent sequel to the series about Inspector Roland Benito.Inger Gammelgaard Madsen is a prolific Danish crime writer, most famous for her Roland Benito detective series. Madsen is also the author behind the "Teilmann" series, which was picked as an Audible Original title.

With giant digital bees and creepy neighbours, Lucas is getting the Server City team back together for another exciting adventure.Lucas is afraid of his neighbour. Very afraid.But one day, the neighbour shows up at Lucas' front door with some shocking news - Lucas' house is being attacked by the internet! With time running out, there are only a few who can save the day... Lucas' friends in Server City: Mega Monkey, Jump Kidd, Major Powers, and Pixie!Can Lucas and his friends save his house in time? Or will Lucas' mum's beloved flower bed get ruined forever.Join the thrilling new adventure and find out!´Game On 2: Neighbourhood Watch´ is the perfect read for anyone with an affinity for gaming or for fans of the 2020 hit film ´Sonic the Hedgehog´.Danish author Andreas Nederland has helped produce the popular TV show “Troldspejlet” and has written the manuscripts for the films “Junior” and “Voksenfælden.” Together with the author Frederik Hansen he has written a long line of exciting children's books.

Sophus launches the podcast with a deep-dive into the human mind, this engine of chaos and expanse of possibility we all carry around inside us. The episode begins with a reminder—taken from, of all places, the British tax collection agency—to marvel at the clouds and allow ourselves to be stunned by volcanoes. And it ends with a walk through the woods of southern Italy, in the company of a dog and three Paleolithic teenagers.Hosted and written by Sophus HelleSound editing by Simone Nystrup-LarsenEdited by Andreas Lindinger SaxildFind out more at sophushelle.com/monkeymindMonkey MindCombining wit and wisdom, silliness and seriousness, the podcast Monkey Mind by Sophus Helle takes the audience on a weekly jaunt through the jungle of the mind. Each episode throws a new and unusual light on the issues of everyday life—trees, typos, taxes, and much more besides—making the audience look again at a world they thought they knew. It tells stories that are designed to make the listener chuckle, then reflect, drawn from both the host’s own life and from the deep well of history.Sophus Helle is a writer, translator, and cultural historian. He is an expert in the Babylonian epic Gilgamesh and the ancient poet Enheduana.

Why do people treat their books so differently? Some people like to keep their books in near-mint condition, handling them with metaphorical gloves on and making sure that there is not a single scratch to be found on their cover. Other people, like Sophus, want to dogear the corners, doodle in the margins, and crack the spine of every book they read. In this episode, Sophus traces the origins of this book-lover battle.Hosted and written by Sophus HelleSound editing by Simone Nystrup-LarsenEdited by Andreas Lindinger SaxildFind out more at sophushelle.com/monkeymindMonkey MindCombining wit and wisdom, silliness and seriousness, the podcast Monkey Mind by Sophus Helle takes the audience on a weekly jaunt through the jungle of the mind. Each episode throws a new and unusual light on the issues of everyday life—trees, typos, taxes, and much more besides—making the audience look again at a world they thought they knew. It tells stories that are designed to make the listener chuckle, then reflect, drawn from both the host’s own life and from the deep well of history.Sophus Helle is a writer, translator, and cultural historian. He is an expert in the Babylonian epic Gilgamesh and the ancient poet Enheduana.

We all have something we would like to forget, or something we would like others to forget about us. But it can be surprisingly difficult to forget. You can try to make yourself hold on to a memory, but letting go of it can be much trickier. Forgetfulness comes, wanted or otherwise, but always at its own pace. This episode charts various people who have tried, and failed, to bring about forgetfulness, from the German philosopher Immanuel Kant to the American actress Barbra Streisand.Hosted and written by Sophus HelleSound editing by Simone Nystrup-LarsenEdited by Andreas Lindinger SaxildFind out more at sophushelle.com/monkeymindMonkey MindCombining wit and wisdom, silliness and seriousness, the podcast Monkey Mind by Sophus Helle takes the audience on a weekly jaunt through the jungle of the mind. Each episode throws a new and unusual light on the issues of everyday life—trees, typos, taxes, and much more besides—making the audience look again at a world they thought they knew. It tells stories that are designed to make the listener chuckle, then reflect, drawn from both the host’s own life and from the deep well of history.Sophus Helle is a writer, translator, and cultural historian. He is an expert in the Babylonian epic Gilgamesh and the ancient poet Enheduana.

The episode traces the history of a single word, serendipity, across seven centuries and just as many countries. A "serendipity" is a "happy and unexpected discovery", and the history of the word is itself full of happy and unexpected discoveries, including the history of horror and the origins of crime fiction. Along the way, we meet such fascinating figures as Edgar Allan Poe, the English writer Horace Walpole, the French philosopher Voltaire, and the Sufi poet Amir Khusrau.Hosted and written by Sophus HelleSound editing by Simone Nystrup-LarsenEdited by Andreas Lindinger SaxildFind out more at sophushelle.com/monkeymindMonkey MindCombining wit and wisdom, silliness and seriousness, the podcast Monkey Mind by Sophus Helle takes the audience on a weekly jaunt through the jungle of the mind. Each episode throws a new and unusual light on the issues of everyday life—trees, typos, taxes, and much more besides—making the audience look again at a world they thought they knew. It tells stories that are designed to make the listener chuckle, then reflect, drawn from both the host’s own life and from the deep well of history.Sophus Helle is a writer, translator, and cultural historian. He is an expert in the Babylonian epic Gilgamesh and the ancient poet Enheduana.

When Sophus’s grandfather died, he left behind an old encyclopedia with a mysteriously empty page. In this episode, Sophus talks about happens when we run out of words, as when the mind is made blank by old age or when our loved ones die and we grieve them in silence. Empty pages are a powerfully symbol. They can mark both an ending and a new beginning, they can represent hope as well as grief. Blank pages are everywhere, and surprisingly beautiful.Hosted and written by Sophus HelleSound editing by Simone Nystrup-LarsenEdited by Andreas Lindinger SaxildFind out more at sophushelle.com/monkeymindMonkey MindCombining wit and wisdom, silliness and seriousness, the podcast Monkey Mind by Sophus Helle takes the audience on a weekly jaunt through the jungle of the mind. Each episode throws a new and unusual light on the issues of everyday life—trees, typos, taxes, and much more besides—making the audience look again at a world they thought they knew. It tells stories that are designed to make the listener chuckle, then reflect, drawn from both the host’s own life and from the deep well of history.Sophus Helle is a writer, translator, and cultural historian. He is an expert in the Babylonian epic Gilgamesh and the ancient poet Enheduana.

Everyone has secrets. But some secrets are bigger than others. Basma has a big secret. She loves maths, but suddenly it’s become hard for her. She gets headaches in class and doesn’t understand what the teacher is saying – and she doesn't dare tell her mum and dad …My biggest secretAll people have secrets.But some secrets are bigger than others.Discover the biggest secrets of Astrid, Basma, Clara, Esther, Sophie and Zahira in this series for 10–11 year olds.Kit A. Rasmussen (1982) debuted in 2009 with Max and the Mysterious Museum, and ever since, many of her books have been heavily inspired by the adventurer Indiana Jones. In 2017, she published Til døden os skiller – Denmark’s first domestic noir crime novel for young people.

Immerse yourself in this riveting short story collection where art takes center stage - but not always for the better.Journey with an elderly caretaker who resolves a couple's spat over a painting, revealing the art market's complexities. Follow a draughtsman whose obsession with locomotives derails his love life, and a cartoonist who risks his sanity to fill in for a troubled colleague.Through tales that are witty yet unsettling, Jansson confronts obsession, ambition, and the pitfalls of artistic endeavor. Brilliantly exploring the intricate relationship we have with art, this collection serves as a cautionary exploration of the fine line between artistic passion and consuming fixation.Ideal for fans of Olivia Laing.© 2024 Tove Jansson, Moomin Characters™Published in the English language by arrangement with Rights & BrandsFinnish-Swedish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914-2001) is globally cherished for creating the Moomin universe. Born in Helsinki, her tales of the Moomins captivated readers worldwide. Beyond Moominvalley, she penned profound adult novels, most notably "The Summer Book".

One family. One island.For ten years, the Ramsay family never miss a visit to the Isle of Skye. And tensions, trembles, and twists are never far away when a family comes together on holiday.But we’ll soon learn that things are never one-sided. You’ve got to deep dive into everyone’s perspective to truly unravel the riddle that is family love and life…We’ve got the motherly Mrs Ramsay, the mighty Mr Ramsay, and their eight mad and merry children. What could possibly go wrong?Virginia Woolf’s introspective ‘To the Lighthouse’ is the perfect read for fans of the novel's BBC radio 4 15-minute dramatisation by Linda Marshall Griffiths.Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) was a hugely influential English writer and modernist of the 20th-century literature scene. A pioneer in the narrative device of streams of consciousness, Woolf’s breathtaking collection spans ‘The Waves’, ‘Mrs Dalloway’, ‘Orlando’ and the non-fiction title ‘A Room of One’s Own’.Ranging from the raw and real themes of war, shellshock, and witchcraft to the role and rise of social class in British society, Woolf’s literary output is a subject of intense interest for literature lovers and scholars alike.

Join Anne as she waves goodbye to childhood in pursuit of new experiences in the third book in the hugely popular children’s series ´Anne of Green Gables´.Anne is eighteen and fulfilling her life’s dream by leaving for university, where new adventures await at Redmond College in the bustling city of Kingsport. But tragedy and an unexpected proposal leave Anne questioning if she’s ready for love.Will her newfound determination get in the way of her finding true love?This touching novel about growing up and leaving home for the first time is a must-read for fans of Alice Oseman.Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942) was a Canadian author and poet, best known for her series of novels ‘Anne of Green Gables’ published in 1908. They have been adapted for TV and film on many occasions, including the Netflix TV series ‘Anne with an E’.

A city gripped by fear, a detective framed by shadows.A new commander takes the helm of the homicide unit at the Copenhagen police. The controversial and reckless Cecilie Mars has unexpectedly and, with the blessing of Minister of Justice Beatrice Klerke, taken over the chief's office. But Mars soon realizes that Klerke's favour is a trap, embroiling her in an old, unsolved murder - one that now casts Mars as the prime suspect. As she grapples with betrayal in the police ranks, a crazed killer haunts the city, hunting single women in his sinister game...The high-paced finale in the Cecilie Mars trilogy, ´Death Before Dawn´ is the standalone continuation to the critically acclaimed bestsellers ´Darkness Calls´ and ´Beast in the Night´.Praise for Darkness Calls - Cecilie Mars, book 1:“An intricate police procedural, taut with intrigue that explodes into terrifying violence, and a gritty depiction of a far-from-quaint Copenhagen characterized by cynical legal bureaucrats, grim concrete high-rises, and menacing street gangs . . . ” —Kirkus Reviews***A Kirkus Reviews Best Indie Book of 2023***"Krefeld in top form ... simply terrific" Politiken"Fully orchestrated Copenhagen symphony" Jyllands-PostenLauded for his multi-award-winning work by critics and readers alike, Michael Katz Krefeld (b. 1966) is one of Denmark’s most widely read crime fiction authors, also known for the internationally bestselling detective series featuring his protagonist Ravn.

Deep dive into Alexandre Dumas' swashbuckling historical adventure tale of honour and chivalry, set during the backdrop of the French monarchy’s slow demise, ´The Three Musketeers´. Kickstarting the epic trilogy, ´The Three Musketeers´ follows D’Artagnan's desperate attempt to leave home and join the elite Musketeers of the Guard in Paris. When he befriends three other formidable musketeers his age, the group soon take it upon themselves to save the state and control the courts! But when rogue do-gooders step on the toes of France’s Ancien Régime, there’s bound to be trouble. And violence. Will it be off with the heads? Or will the musketeers show France what a true republic looks like?Weaving a whirlwind adventure tale of courage and might, Dumas’ ‘The Three Musketeers´ is a must-read masterpiece for fans of Luke Evans, Orlando Bloom, and Logan Lerman in the eponymous blockbuster hit film adaptation.Alexandre Dumas (1802- 1879) was a widely celebrated French author, member of the Académie Française, and recipient of the Legion of Honour. Celebrated for his rip-roaring adventure novel ‘The Three Musketeers’, his literary output includes ‘The Count of Monte Cristo', 'Twenty Years After' and 'The Vicomte of Bragelonne: Ten Years Later'.

This vacation is about to turn deadly...In the heart of paradise, Cora finds herself on the island vacation of her dreams: a private beach, a romantic proposal, and a lucrative business deal.But when their island turns out to be not so private after all, Cora tries to make the best of a bad situation by inviting their strangely friendly neighbours to celebrate with them.It doesn't take long for her once-in-a-lifetime holiday to take a very sinister turn...Perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Lisa Jewell as well as Jordan Peele's "Us".© 2020 P.R. Black (P)2024 Saga EgmontBorn in Glasgow, P.R. Black is a notable author and journalist residing in Yorkshire. His stories have graced the Daily Telegraph's ´Ghost Stories´ and the 'Northern Crime One' anthology, and he's a runner-up of the 2014 Bloody Scotland competition. His work has even been performed on stage in London.

A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB RECOMMENDED READINSPIRED BY ONE OF THE LAST GREAT UNTOLD STORIES OF WW11916. Young artist Sam Burke is spared death by firing squad on the battlefields of France and brought to a remote castle by the Irish Sea. At the 'Tin Nose Shop' he is tasked with creating intricate masks to hide the mutilated faces of his fellow soldiers from the Front. While he tries to come to terms with the death of his best friend and the promise he failed to keep, Sam and the disfigured soldiers struggle to return to their former lives and their loved ones.A stirring and emotional tale based on the real-life story of the Tin Nose Shop.'Beautifully written and sensitively observed' Hazel Gaynor'Beautifully written and thought-provoking' Ruth Hogan'Will both break your heart and give it wings as it explores the healing powers of friendship, love, hope and purpose' Robin Wells'One of the best historical novels I have read in a long time... I have never read anything quite like it' Mark Sullivan'Here is a beautifully written novel, sensitive, exploring not so much the brutality of war but the humanity which stems from it' The Yorkshire Times'There are many novels based on the events of World War I; this one has to be among the most compassionate and moving' Historical Novel SocietyDon J. Snyder (born 1950, Pennsylvania) is an American author and screenwriter.

A child with a love of wizards and an ageing rock star share their fate with a disparate collection of visitors when their paths collide in a remote refugee camp.Years later they find a way to tell their stories.A tale of grief and resilience against the odds, The Bones of Barry Knight asks how we can better care for one another on a global scale.'Very few novelists are able to cope convincingly with the apocalyptic times we're living through. Emma Musty's new novel shows that she has the skills, the breadth of vision and the humanity to meet the challenge' Matthew Francis'Utterly contemporary and unflinching' Katherine Stansfield'An engaging book that looks at how our flaws and our humanity go hand in hand' Megan Campisi'Sweeping in its scope and resonant with compassion' Jacqueline YallopEmma is an editor and writer with Are You Syrious?, an independent daily news digest which chronicles news from the ground regarding the refugee situation in Europe. She is also a freelance consultant for Refugee Rights Europe.

Is democracy at stake when politics becomes a battle of strength versus morality? In this episode, Albert A. Anderson delves into the recent political upheaval as President Biden steps down, and contrasts his decision with the power-driven rhetoric of the opposition. Examining philosophy's role in this critical moment, Anderson explore what truly constitutes strength and the importance of wisdom over power in democratic societies.Bringing Philosophy to LifeIn this series, philosopher and author, Albert A. Anderson, explores the modern world through ancient philosophers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle. He provides insightful analyses on the practical applications of philosophy in our daily lives, and brings a fresh perspective on how these concepts can create a better understanding of the world around us. In this podcast, you will be presented with philosophical ideas in a way that is accessible and easy to understand, making it an engaging listen for both old and new philosophy enthusiasts.Albert A. Anderson, Ph.D., is Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at Babson College in Massachusetts, where he held an endowed chair as Murata Professor of Ethics from 1995 to 2003. He has also held tenured faculty appointments in philosophy at Clark University and Albion College and full-time positions at Bates College and Rhode Island School of Design. He was a founding member of the International Society for Universal Dialogue serving as its president from 1996-2001. He is president of Agora Publications, Inc., which specializes in translating, adapting, and performing classical philosophical texts.

Smell is arguably the least understood sense, yet it has always been a vital component of the human experience, and that of all living creatures.Smell has been used by plants and animals for millions of years to warn, to attract, to identify, to navigate and even to mislead. Smelling to Survive explains some of these fascinating processes and explores how the past would have smelt quite different to our ancestors, and how future technologies will further change the world of scents.Along the way, leading scientist Bill S. Hansson recounts amazing stories from the world of olfactory research: from the tobacco plant that excretes an alarm odour, to mosquitos that cherish the smell of sweaty feet, to lilies that imitate the fragrance of a dead horse. Hansson explains why scientists are interested in the smell that surrounds teenage males, and how climate change affects the smell of our environment. He describes research trips to Christmas Island, where crabs with particularly keen noses crack coconuts on the beach, and outlines studies that reveal how penguins recognize their partner by their scent.Born in Sweden, the neuroethologist Bill S. Hansson served as Vice President of the Max Planck Society and is currently Director of the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology in Jena, Germany, and an honorary professor at Friedrich Schiller University. His research centres on the question of how plants and insects communicate through scent.

Play a fun game of ‘Hide-and-Seek’ and learn English words with your little one in this English language-learning children’s book from the ‘Hello English’ collection.With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, ´Hide and Seek´ features words such as play, remember, cheat - and many more!‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

Part of the ‘Hello English’ language learning books for children, ‘In My Little Garden’ is an English book that helps children learn new words in English through the concept of a garden.With a simple yet fun story, colourful illustrations and a handy keyword list – that includes words such as garden, plant, seed, and bee – children can learn about all the joys of gardening and nature while expanding their vocabulary.‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

Tidy up toys and dolls while learning English with ‘Tidy Up’, an English language-learning book in the ‘Hello English’ collection for children.With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, teach your children English words that are related to the everyday activity of tidying up.‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

Start a joyful new day and learn new English words related to clothes with ‘Dressing and Changing’, an English language-learning book in the ‘Hello English’ collection.With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, children can learn English words such as dress, shirt, pants, socks - and more!‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

‘Aroma of Fruits’ is an English language learning book for children. Part of the ‘Hello English’ collection of bilingual books, ‘Aroma of Fruits’ follows on from ‘Fruit and Vegetables’ and explores fruits in more detail.With simple storytelling, colourful illustrations, and a handy use English keywords list, this picture book teaches children how to express their feelings about the smell, taste, and texture of different fruits.‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

‘Fruits and Vegetables’ is an English language learning book for children. A gem from the ‘Hello English’ series, this picture book brings colourful fruits and veggies to life and teaches tiny learners how to talk about nutritious foods in English.Featuring colourful illustrations and an easy-to-use English keywords list that helps your tiny learner discover words such as carrot, broccoli, and strawberry, ‘Fruit and Vegetables’ makes learning English easy and fun.‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

‘Animals on the Farm’ is an English language learning book in the ‘Hello English’ collection, that will be enjoyed by readers of ‘Animals in the Zoo’.With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, children will learn the English words for typical farm animals as well as words that describe them and the noises that they make; from woolly sheep to cows that moo.‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.

‘What’s Your Name?’ is an English language-learning book in the ‘Hello English’ collection that teaches children simple conversational English about nicknames and family relationships.With colourful illustrations, a useful English keyword list and a simple yet fun story, ‘What’s Your Name?’ teaches children new words including mommy, daddy, grandma - and more!‘Hello English’ is a collection of children’s learning books that help your little one become bilingual. Learn English in a fun and easy way with these English books that explore the basics from shapes and colours to counting and emotions.