Conejos Library District

A tiny girl no bigger than a thumb is stolen by a great ugly toad and subsequently has many adventures and makes many animal friends, before finding the perfect mate in a warm and beautiful southern land.

"People of all ages love building with LEGO! In this title, readers can explore the history of the famous toy company, from its early years to its present-day products, charitable giving, and fan engagement. Special features profile a person important to the brand's beginnings, locate the company headquarters, show off favorite LEGO sets, highlight charitable giving, call out a fan event, and more." -- Amazon.com. "Engaging images accompany information...

"Introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Denmark."--Provided by publisher.

Denmark is a kingdom of northwest Europe bordering the North and Baltic Seas. It occupies the northern two-thirds of the Jutland Peninsula, together with the islands lying between the peninsula and Sweden. During World War II, Denmark was invaded by Germany, but offered strong resistance throughout the occupation. Denmark joined NATO in 1949 and in 1973, together with Britain, entered the EU. Today, Denmark is a prosperous, progressive, and thoroughly...

"Critically acclaimed Sibert Honor author Deborah Hopkinson brings to bold life the remarkable story of the Danish resistance and rescue of over 7,000 Jews during WWII. When the Nazis invaded Denmark on Tuesday, April 9, 1940, the people of this tiny country to the north of Germany awoke to a devastating surprise. The government of Denmark surrendered quietly, and the Danes were ordered to go about their daily lives as if nothing had changed. But...

"The true story of a group of boy resistance fighters in Denmark after the Nazi invasion"-- "At the outset of World War II, Denmark did not resist German occupation. Deeply ashamed of his nation's leaders, fifteen-year-old Knud Pedersen resolved with his brother and a handful of schoolmates to take action against the Nazis if the adults would not. Naming their secret club after the fiery British leader, the young patriots in the Churchill Club committed...

An account of people in Denmark who risked their lives to protect and rescue their Jewish neighbos from the nazis during Warld War II.

Fourteen traditional Danish tales of wizardry, witchery, dark forests, remote kingdoms, princesses, and wicked stepmothers.

Presents an introduction to Denmark, in simple text with illustrations, as a series of children describe the geography, history, food, currency, school, and culture of their native land

Describes in text and illustrations how Christmas is celebrated in Denmark. Also includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.