A biography of the first black South African president, who spent twenty-seven years in jail for his political beliefs, discusses the struggle to end apartheid, his country's former system of racial segregation and oppression.
This hilarious new version of the beloved children's song "The Wheels on the Bus" will have young readers errping and roaring and honking along."The seals on the bus go "errp, errp, errp"All through the town."Two children and their parents board a city bus on their way to a party. At the next stop, who should get on but a group of seals, who holler "errp, errp, errp" at the top of their lungs. Each time the bus stops a new kind of animal joins the passengers and adds to the din, to the children's delight and the parents' annoyance. But when several hissing skunks want to come aboard, even the children cry "help! help! help!"
A restless boy, unable to sleep while his mother is away, embarks on a mission to count stars, only to discover that his father shares his insomnia. Together, they embark on a magical all-night adventure filled with exploration and bonding. This journey highlights themes of curiosity, connection, and the wonders of the night sky, showcasing the special relationship between father and son as they navigate their sleeplessness together.