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Whether she's impersonating Elvis, swaggering like Captain Hook, or imitating the sounds of a cricket, Violet is expressive and funny - but only when she's alone or with her best friend, Opal. At school, especially around class bully Irwin, who teases her nonstop, she retreats into a shell of shyness. But when Irwin, playing the part of Planet Mars in the class play, begins to spin wildly out of control and threatens to ruin the entire production, it's Violet who saves the day -- managing not only to give Irwin his comeuppance but to find her own unique way of surviving the spotlight.

Did you know that music is all about math? Every good composer knows their scales, along with the repetition, frequencies, and vibration that go into making harmonies and melodies that are pleasing to hear.

Miley Cyrus looks up to Dolly Parton. But Parton isn't just Cyrus's godmother—she's also her inspiration. From performing onscreen to creating music together, learn how they write songs, what their relationship is like, and how they give back to their fans.

Harry Styles is a big fan of Mick Jagger. From music to fashion to breaking down social barriers, Styles takes inspiration from Jagger. Discover more about the music and lives of these two iconic musicians.

Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography all about beloved entertainer Dolly Parton! The perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers! What's not to love about Dolly Parton? The multi-talented entertainer is generous, humble, smart, and funny. This Little...

Inspired by Corinne Bailey Rae's award-winning hit song, this audiobook celebrates music's unique power to soothe or energize us when we need it most. "A feel-good hymn to fine music and intergenerational bonds."—Kirkus Reviews "Today I'd like to do something I've never done before," Bea tells...

At a young age, Yo-Yo Ma discovered a remarkable gift for the cello, playing Bach from memory by age four. His technique was far beyond his years, but even as he grew and became a world-class musician—studying at Juilliard, performing at Carnegie Hall at a young age, even playing on television before the president of the United States—he wanted to use his gift for something deeper, something bigger. As he asked question after question, trying to understand his place in the world, he discovered something that every culture has in common: music.

Amanda und Emily erleben den größten Traum ihres Lebens: Sie dürfen Huntrix auf ihrer Tour begleiten! Zwischen Luxus-Hotels, riesigen Konzerten und stressigen Aufgaben merken die beiden schnell, dass das Leben als Popstar alles andere als einfach ist. Doch plötzlich passieren unheimliche Dinge – und Huntrix scheinen ein dunkles Geheimnis zu verbergen.

Introduce your child to the work of Shakespeare in this gorgeous treasury for all the family to enjoy.?? By expertly reimagining eight of the bard’s most famous plays, Farah Karim-Cooper breathes new life into these well-loved works. With insightful and engaging storytelling combined with...

Milly, her mum and her glamorous babushka head to the Nutcracker for a Christmas treat - but instead their evening ends in a bomb scare disaster. A dangerous trickster who calls himself 'the Mouse King' is playing a deadly game with Swan House, the ballet school for spies. As Milly navigates her second term, she starts to suspect there is more to the new head of ballet and his perfect daughter than meets the eye...but will she let jealousy cloud her judgement?

With 143 mind-bending questions, because we know 13 x 11 = pure Taylor love and magic, you'll test your knowledge on everything Taylor! From her Pennsylvania roots to her global domination, we've got every era covered. And as if that weren't enough, we've snuck in 13 fun facts that even the most devoted fans might not know. (Easter eggs, anyone?)

The day comes to an end: light fades, darkness comes, and it is time for little ones to go to bed. The mother or father sits by the cradle, rocking it gently from side to side and singing a quiet song. Eyes close and sleep descends. Another day is over. This traditional scene has inspired many...

Die kleine Mundharmonika ist bei den Menschen sehr beliebt, allerdings lachen die anderen Instrumente sie wegen ihrer Größe und der Tatsache, dass sie nicht alle Töne hat, aus. Eines trüben Tages wird sie aus der Familie der Instrumente als besseres Spielzeug verstoßen. Sie schämt sich sehr, weint und rennt so lange, bis sie das Meer erreicht und nicht mehr weiterlaufen kann. Dort ist aber auch ein Hafen und sie erfährt von einer Zukunft in der neuen Welt. In der Brusttasche eines Reisenden macht sie sich auf nach Amerika, wo sie bei ihrer Ankunft von den Gospel singenden, schwarzen Sklaven freundlich aufgenommen wird.

Gereimt, gerüttelt und geschüttelt! Paul Maar poetisch - gelesen von prominenten Hörbuchsprechern...

A ten-audiobook collection dedicated to some of the most famous rock-and-roll artists of all time, from the creators of the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series. Learn about the early lives and exciting careers of the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Bob...

The world saw Maddie Ziegler dance alongside pop star Sia. Now the young dancer is also a writer and actor. Learn more about Maddie's promising career!

Demi Lovato rose to stardom as a child actor, and went on to fame as a talented singer and performer. But what is this high-profile star like offstage? High-interest details of Demi's fascinating life will enthrall listeners.

In this exhilaratingly original novel, a fantastical theatre and its troupe perform a young girl’s dreams, until nightmares take over. Will one devoted stagehand be able to bring joy back into the spotlight? Have you ever awakened from a dream and thought, what was THAT?! A platypus waddling...

Lotte Reiniger (1899-1981) was a German film director and animator best known for The Adventures of Prince Achmed, which was released in 1926 and is the oldest surviving animated movie. (It came out a full 11 years before Disney’s Snow White!) As a little kid, Reiniger loved reading fairy tales and fell in love with puppetry. At school, she learned about paperschnitte, or papercuts, which helped her create her signature style of silhouettes. She grew up to make more than 40 films throughout her long career.

Der Klang von Venedig... Als am 4. März 1678 ein Erdbeben Venedig erschütterte und hohe Meereswellen an die Mauern der prächtigen Bauten klatschten, wurde einer der berühmtesten Komponisten Italiens geboren: Antonio Lucio Vivaldi. Er wuchs in einer der faszinierendsten Städte der Welt auf: Vivaldi erlebte Faustkämpfe unter Venezianern, Gaukler und Akrobaten auf der Piazza San Marco und den farbenprächtigen Karneval in Venedig.