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You may know that Bruno Mars is an unbelievably talented pop singer and producer. But did you know that Bruno was known for his epic Elvis impersonations when he was a kid? Listen to learn all about Bruno's childhood, personality, parents and siblings, past projects, personal struggles, and more!

Splat's friends are having a band rehearsal for their rock band, the Cat Gang. They want Splat to play with them, too! But what will he play?

Watch as the curtains open and the opera begins. The seven operatic stories in this beautiful collection are each proceeded by an introduction about the origins of the story. There are also extensive notes about opera houses, behind-the-scenes terminology, famous opera houses and composers, and more.

Unicorns and horses and snakes, oh my! Fed up with her annoying sister, Naomi storms out of the castle, only to discover a unicorn in need of help. With a sense of purpose, she quickly forgets her anger. Listeners can enjoy the story with or without Ballerina Konora's more detailed movement suggestions. Major themes include sibling friendship, managing emotions, empathy, forgiveness, and helping.

Cuban-born eleven-year-old Oriol lives in Santa Barbara, California, where she struggles to belong. But most of the time that’s okay, because she enjoys helping her parents care for the many injured animals at their veterinary clinic. Then Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American winner of a Nobel Prize in Literature, moves to town, and aspiring writer Oriol finds herself opening up. And when she discovers that someone is threatening the life of a baby elephant at her parents’ clinic, Oriol is determined to take action.

Already a fan of the wildly successful Finding Bigfoot show on Animal Planet? Stacked with information for your burning questions, this work features a compelling narrative with commentary from the stars of the show, photographs and extras from the Animal Planet's archives, and so much more. Skeptics will be given all the information they need to decide for themselves if they believe, and enthusiasts will revel in this essential Bigfoot audiobook.

This second entry from New York Times best-selling author Nancy Krulik’s funny series is a sure hit with kids of all ages. The annual talent show at Shirley S. Sugarman Elementary School is in just a few weeks, and George signs up to be a stagehand. He is determined to do a good job, especially after his recent burping fiasco. The new, improved George is responsible, helpful, and glad to pitch in. But that probably won’t be enough to keep mayhem away.

When Justin Bieber was four years old, he got his first drum set. It marked the beginning of an amazing journey that would take the Canadian musician and singer around the world and to the top of the music charts. Learn more about the life of this grounded young man, and how his music career has led to opportunities in other arenas, including acting.

En este libro descubrirás cómo fue la increíble infancia de Francisco Gabilondo Soler, apodado Cri-Cri, el Grillito Cantor, quien desde hace muchos años acompaña a los niños en su viaje por la música y la imaginación.

Snatched up by an unscrupulous and abusive showman, Wild Boy, covered in hair from head to toe, becomes a sideshow freak. Isolated from other children and wickedly abused by the cruel master who bought him, Wild Boy becomes an avid observer, developing Sherlock Holmes - like deductive skills. Although he is tormented and insulted, kicked and spat at, his quick mind takes in everything he sees. When a murder occurs at the fair, Wild Boy is hastily accused. Can he use his powers of deduction to save himself?

A power-hungry general, his crazed wife, three interfering witches and some terrifying ghosts... Listen on, through murder and mayhem, to discover the gripping story of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. As well as the story, this audiobook contains information about the background to Macbeth, its major themes, language, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play. Witches and witchcraft in 16th century England are also examined, to give the context in which the play was written.

On a trip to see his granddad, 10-year-old Jack falls asleep while his dad explains virtue. Suddenly he wakes up on a Circus Train! Led through each fantastical train car by the ringleader, Reno, Jack comes face-to-face with a huge lion, flying flame torches, a silly juggler, a daring tightrope walker, and other memorable circus performers who have spent years cultivating a particular virtue for their acts!

The love we feel for our children never wavers. From the moment a baby is born, through the good times and the bad, from the silly moments to the warm embraces, this love is bigger than what we can put into words. This beautiful audiobook is a comforting and lyrical refrain about the bonds we form with the children to whom we are closest in our lives.

Explore the beginnings of a music icon. From her family roots to her first strums and songs, this book offers an intimate look at Taylor Swift's childhood. Delve into "The Roots of Rhythm" to discover Taylor's school experiences, her rise as a local star, and the early days of her songwriting journey.

When future film director Sophie LaCroix visits Williamsburg, Virginia, her imagination sends her straight into the eighteenth century. An unlikely heroine, Sophie’s forced to use her new-found war tactics to foil a heinous plot and save a friend from impending humiliation by the popular girls.

Rosa knows that it is time to hand over the magic red ballet shoes to another special girl. But before she does; her friends in Enchantia need Rosa’s help one last time!

Clap your hands and sing along to this fresh take on a traditional singalong. The multicultural children in this colorful early learner encourage action and imagination, and two full spreads at the end teach "hello" in 36 languages, and the names of the children and their countries of origin.

London, 1842. Wild Boy, master detective and former freak-show performer, and Clarissa, circus acrobat and troublemaker, are the secret last hope of a city beset by horror. A poisoner stalks the streets, leaving victims mad with terror - and then dead. Can the Black Terror be traced to a demon called Malphas? With their partnership threatened by rules and regulations, can Wild Boy and Clarissa uncover a cure in time to save the queen and the city?

The stage crew at St. Genesius Prep - or Backstagers, as they like to call themselves - are ready for whatever the theater world can throw their way: the madness of tech week, inevitable prop malfunctions, and all the paranormal activity that goes on behind the scenes. Luckily Jory, Hunter, Sasha, Beckett, and Aziz are up for the job! But lately, someone - or something - seems set on ruining their production of Phantasm. It all started when an actor brought a Spirit Board to the cast party, and the ghost light blew out.

Auntie su familia y amigos la conocen como Úrsula Hilaria Celia de la Caridad Cruz Alfonso, el mundo se refiere a ella simplemente como Celia Cruz. Trap comenzar su carrera en 1950, Celia se hizo cada vez más popular como la nueva cantante principal de la banda cubana Sonora Matancera. Su exceptional rango vocal y sus llamativos vestuarios hicieron que los fanáticos se enamoraran de ella.