An older sister explains to her younger sister all the things she used to be afraid of, along with some tricks to help, whether it’s a special blanket for bedtime or singing during a storm. Now, big sister assures little sister, the fears that once felt as big as a mountain feel as minuscule as a speck of dust.
Kehadiran adik baru adalah momen istimewa yang seringkali disertai dengan proses adaptasi yang menantang bagi keluarga, tak terkecuali bagi si calon Kakak Perempuan/Laki-laki. Berbagai perubahan yang dialami, bahkan sebelum adik lahir, tak jarang menimbulkan keresahan ataupun pertanyaan-pertanyaan dalam benak. Hubungan kakak adik sangatlah istimewa dan kualitas hubungan ini berperan penting ter…
Johanna Spyri's Heidi is beautifully retold, following the exploits of the orphaned girl sent to live in the Alps with her grumpy grandfather. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence, with clear, engaging text and stunning original illustrations. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University. Also available with an audio CD with a dramatic lis…
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Indonesian fairy tales and other folk stories providing insight into a rich oral culture. Set in tropical rain forests, on balmy beaches, and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands, "Indonesian Children's Favorite Stories "offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, cleverness, true love, kindness and loyalty …
Bagaimana perasaanmu jika mendapat surat seperti di atas dari ayahmu yang meninggal sebelas tahun lalu? Itulah yang dialami oleh Georg Røed pada usianya yang ke-15. Dia tak habis pikir mengapa ayahnya, di kala menjelang wafat, memutuskan untuk menuliskan kisah cintanya dengan seorang gadis misterius. Si Gadis Jeruk, demikian ayahnya menyebut gadis tersebut. Siapa sebenarnya si Gadis Jeruk i…
The dictionary doesn’t contain every word. Gretel, a lexicographer by trade, knows this better than most. She grew up on a houseboat with her mother, wandering the canals of Oxford and speaking a private language of their own invention. Her mother disappeared when Gretel was a teen, abandoning her to foster care, and Gretel has tried to move on, spending her days updating dictionary entries. …