508 Results for : lighthearted
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Child of War: Growing Up in Third Reich Germany During World War 2, Hörbuch, Digital, 176min
This is a high-impact story of a young German child growing up in Hitler's Third Reich, and presents vivid images that guide the listener back in time. Child of War was written simply to remember and inform without self-pity or bitterness. Child of War stands apart as a rare account of those tumultuous times amidst the many writings so colored by the net effects of tragedy. It tells the story of average people caught up in a conflict beyond their control. Christel's reflections are heart-provoking, yet lighthearted, and entertaining to hear read aloud. Language: English. Narrator: Michelle Ford. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/spkn/000064/bk_spkn_000064_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Pete the Bee and the Weathercock: Pete the Bee Stories, Book 29 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 4min
Pete the Bee and the Weathercock is the 29th individual Pete the Bee story written by British author Paul Cook. The stories are centered around the rescue farm where Pete and his friends live. The animals, which include Shebdon, the shire horse, and Brandon, the fly, share many adventures together, but Pete usually saves the day. These lighthearted stories can be enjoyed by children of all ages.In this story, Pete can't understand how the weathercock always knows which way the wind will blow. He decides to fly up to the top of the church spire to find out. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Paul Cook. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/105023/bk_acx0_105023_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Saint Young Men 1
Extra-large 2-in-1 premium hardcover! The divine live among us...in a flat in western Tokyo! After centuries of hard work, Jesus and Buddha take a break from their heavenly duties to relax among the people of Japan, and their adventures in this lighthearted buddy comedy are sure to bring mirth and merriment to all! A Slice of Saintly Life Jesus, the Son of God. Buddha, the Enlightened One. Two of history's most important figures whose sagely deeds have been told and retold. After a few millennia of helping humanity, they have decided to take some time off and rent an apartment together in modern-day Tokyo. But even their saintly status hasn't fully prepared them to navigate the ups and downs of life in 21st century Japan, from theme parks, to shopping for rice cookers, to the wonderful world of manga. Follow this pair on a goofy, light-hearted, and pun-filled adventure in friendship.- Shop: buecher
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A Dress with Pockets (eBook, ePUB)
A funny and frock-filled story for modern girls who don't just want sequins and sparkles on their dresses, from rising star Lily Murray and Waterstones Prize-winning illustrator, Jenny Lovlie. Lucy and Aunt Augusta are dress shopping. And, at the Fabulous Fashion Store, there are dresses to suit just about everyone. There are fancy dresses, frilly dresses, stripy dresses, silly dresses, sun dresses, fun dresses, blue dresses, green... But Lucy doesn't care about frills or lace. She wants a dress WITH POCKETS. And as she wades through the titchy dresses, witchy dresses, very, very itchy dresses, she starts to worry about where she's going to put her leaves, and nettles, and delicate petals, her magical spells and beautiful shells... The hunt is on: will Lucy find the dress of her dreams?A lighthearted story with a subtle feminist undertone that celebrates the joy of pockets, and how they can unleash the inquisitive, adventurous spirit of all young children.- Shop: buecher
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My Day with Gong Gong
A day in Chinatown takes an unexpected turn when a bored little girl makes a connection with her grandpa. May isn't having fun on her trip through Chinatown with her grandfather. Gong Gong doesn't speak much English, and May can't understand Chinese. She's hungry, and bored with Gong Gong's errands. Plus, it seems like Gong Gong's friends are making fun of her! But just when May can't take any more, Gong Gong surprises her with a gift that reveals he's been paying more attention than she thought. With lighthearted, expressive illustrations by Elaine Chen, this charming debut expertly captures life in the city and shows how small, shared moments of patience and care-and a dumpling or two-can help a child and grandparent bridge the generational and cultural gaps between them. A glossary at the end of the book features translations of the Chinese words from the story into Chinese characters and English. *A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection- Shop: buecher
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Unexpected Amish Match (eBook, ePUB)
A surprising change of plans A Secret Amish Crush by Marta Perry Lydia Stoltzfus is content being a maidal, unwed but happily running an Amish coffee shop. Until her schoolgirl crush returns home and she falls in love…with his timid five-year-old daughter. Widower Simon Fisher has no plans to remarry, especially not to his lighthearted former neighbor. But will devotion to a child-and a matchmaking community-show them their future is together? The Amish Teacher's Wish by Tracey J. Lyons With the school damaged during a storm, teacher Sadie Fischer needs Levi Byler's help repairing it. Levi has one condition-he won't become a part of her search for a husband. He's been hurt before, and love and marriage aren't in his plans. But Sadie might just be the perfect woman to mend his heart…and convince him forever isn't just for fairy tales. Previously published as A Secret Amish Crush and The Amish Teacher's Wish- Shop: buecher
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Dignity and the Pitch , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 145min
Dignity and the Pitch is an audiobook about people and about world futball (soccer). It is both philosophical and lighthearted, serious and fun, intense and care free. There are characters based around a lower level futball club who appear in the audiobook and through their experiences a respectful world philosophy is developed. It is easy to listen to but it will make you think. The author is a seasoned veteran (yes that means "old") of many trades and the intent of the book is simply to provide a valuable experience for the listener, that at its heart, nurtures this crazy business we all know as humanity. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeffrey A. Lovell. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/013970/bk_acx0_013970_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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The Selfish Elf , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 3min
It’s Christmas Eve and a cheeky elf will make away with all the presents, unless you can stop him!This is a beautifully illustrated rhyming story about a mischievous elf, who tries to steal all the Christmas presents to keep for himself. He cleverly hides them in different places and the young listener is challenged to follow his tracks and find them all in an interactive Where's Waldo style illustration. This lighthearted and fun narrative is sure to delight young listeners and parents alike.PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Bo Wanghammar. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/135965/bk_acx0_135965_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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If the Magic Fits: 100 Dresses, Book 1 , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 438min
Try on a little magic with this lighthearted fantasy adventure! For fans of Liesl Shurtliff, Jessica Day George, E. D. Baker, and Gail Carson Levine. Inside an enchanted castle, there's a closet - a closet with 100 dresses that nobody ever wears. Dresses like those need a good trying on, and Darling Dimple is just the girl to do it. When she tries on Dress Number 11, something unbelievable happens. She transforms into the castle's Head Scrubber! It turns out that each dress can disguise her as someone else. And Darling is about to have an adventure that calls for a disguise or two, or 100. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jessica Almasy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/lili/002163/bk_lili_002163_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Situation Momedy: A First-Time Mom's Guide to Laughing Your Way Through Pregnancy & Year One , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 547min
While preparing to give birth to her first daughter, actress Jenna von Oy, well-known for her roles as Six on Blossom and Stevie on The Parkers, discovered that the market was filled with clinical guides to pregnancy and beyond. Though they had their merits, she craved a best friends' guide...one that didn't sugarcoat reality but still offered relatable and heartfelt reassurance. Thus, Situation Momedy: A First-Time Mom's Guide to Laughing Your Way Through Pregnancy & Year One was born. Jenna brings listeners a lighthearted and comedic look at pregnancy and the first year of motherhood, highlighting major mommy milestones. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jenna Von Oy. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/082940/bk_acx0_082940_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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