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A fact filled collection taking a close-up look at some of the fantastic creatures we live among. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to four information books about animals around the world, touching on topics such as migration and animal...

From New York Times bestselling author R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young listeners, comes 10 new stories that are sure to leave you shivering. Stine also reads the introduction to each story! Two kids embark on a field trip to the zoo...and stumble upon a creature they never expected to...

This story is excerpted from The Pied Piper of Hamelin: And Other Tales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that the author is known for.

For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether they're singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things. These seven stories show how practicing the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community.

A suddenly appearing curiosity shop owned by a small man who might, or might not, be the Man in the Moon; a pair of strange spectacles buried in a fishbowl full of marbles; an old window glazed with sea-green glass found beneath a suburban house; and two adventurous boys who but the spectacles and climb through the window into a land of goblins, ghosts and rope ladders that reach to the moon.

Welcome to Passover, a Jewish holiday that has been celebrated for thousands of years. The heart of Passover is the seder—a meal full of rituals, special foods, and songs—where we gather together to retell the story of the Exodus, when the Jewish people achieved freedom from Egypt.

Join Larry as he navigates the ups and downs of jungle life, using his quick wit and clever camouflage to outsmart predators, make new friends, and embark on daring adventures. From colorful escapades to heartwarming moments of self-discovery, each story is a delightful blend of humor, heart, and the timeless lessons of friendship and acceptance.

Get ready for Easter with this collection of well loved Easter stories that have been keeping children entertained for generations. Each Story has be handpicked to help calm your little one down and to keep them busy during the Easter holidays, whether your on long car journeys to see family, trying to get some work done or just want some relaxing family time.

Join Lily, a curious and adventurous girl, as she embarks on a magical journey through her grandmother’s enchanting garden in "The Girl Who Picked Flowers." Each chapter invites young listeners into a world bursting with vibrant colors, fragrant blooms, and whimsical creatures, where every flower holds a story and every moment is a chance for adventure.

Join Mango and Brash, the dynamic duo of S.U.I.T. Agents (Special Undercover Investigation Team), on a thrilling journey through a series of captivating adventures! Set in a world where fruits and vegetables come to life, each story in this enchanting collection follows Mango and Brash as they solve mysteries, thwart thieves, and save the day in their own unique way.

Este lujoso volumen reúne los veintitrés cuentos y poesías de Beatrix Potter. Los textos están completos y sin abreviar, y se incluyen todas las ilustraciones originales, tanto las de color como las de blanco y negro. Los cuentos están colocados en el orden en que se publicaron por primera vez, para que puedan ser leídos en la secuencia adecuada, pues, aunque cada historia es independiente de las otras, varias están interconectadas por los hechos y vuelven a aparecer personajes familiares según van avanzando los cuentos.

Studies show that children who engage in storytelling before bed not only sleep better but also enhance their cognitive development and emotional understanding. It's not just about better sleep; it's about the moments stolen from a fast-paced life to bond, laugh, and wonder– to nurture a love for reading. This collection is a nightly ritual that weaves education and dreaming into your family life.

You think you know trouble? Uh-uh. Meet Charlie. Harry's brother is small, a bit stinky, and old ladies love him. He's also a mischief-maker on an epic scale. His parents despair, and now Harry's had enough. Granddad's medals are missing for a start, and that incident with the stinky cheese on the plane definitely wasn't Harry's fault. Dad's still blushing after what happened on the waterslide - and why is Charlie wearing someone else's underwear as a hat?

The Story of how Kitten and Tiger first meet.

Ted Hughes wrote a series of stories for children from the early 1960s through until 1995 about how the world, and the creatures in it, came into being. Meet the Polar Bear whose obsession with her snowy white fur is so great that she can live only in a landscape surrounded by her own reflection; the Whale, growing in God's garden beside the carrots; King Leo, who began life because God was hungry for his sausages; poor Parrot's painful defeat in the marriage song contest at the wedding of Man and Woman; and Sparrow's heroic battle against the bird-swallowing Black Hole.

Une porte ouverte sur le monde réel, racontée avec émotion, aventure et émerveillement. Rien d’ennuyeux, rien de compliqué : seulement du plaisir qui instruit.

"Los cuentos de Beedle el Bardo" es una recopilación de relatos muy queridos por brujas y magos de todas las edades, y que vendrían a ser la versión del mundo mágico de los cuentos de los hermanos Grimm. Esta edición ha sido traducida de las runas originales por Hermione Granger, con notas adicionales del profesor Dumbledore y J. K. Rowling. Estos relatos clásicos entretienen y educan a partes iguales, además de ser una gran oportunidad para conocer las historias que jugaron un papel crucial en la lucha contra Lord Voldemort. La obra se compone de cinco cuentos: "La fábula de los tres hermanos", que los lectores de "Harry Potter y las Reliquias de la Muerte" reconocerán de inmediato, "La fuente de la buena fortuna", "El corazón peludo del brujo", "El mago y el cazo saltarín" y "Babbitty Rabbitty y su cepa carcajeante." Las estanterías de la biblioteca de Hogwarts también albergan muchos otros libros fascinantes. Si disfrutaste con "Los cuentos de Beedle el Bardo," quizá quieras echar un vistazo a algunos de sus otros tesoros: "Animales fantásticos y dónde encontrarlos" y "Quidditch a través de los tiempos."

Welcome to the Dragon Bedtime Stories Collection by Joy Palmer, a heartwarming two-book bundle crafted to help children unwind, relax, and drift into a night filled with comfort and imagination. This enchanting audiobook edition brings together Dragon Bedtime Stories for Kids and Dreamy Dragon Bedtime Stories, inviting young listeners into moonlit forests, star-painted skies, and cozy hideaways where curious, kind, and courageous dragons discover friendship, bravery, empathy, and the magic of believing in themselves.

Сказки А. С. Пушкина уже давно вошли в золотой фонд русской литературы. Они понятны читателю любого возраста, в них удивительным образом переплелись вымысел, романтическое настроение, сюжеты, навеянные русскими народными сказками. В сборник входят любимые детские сказки: Сказка о мертвой царевне и семи богатырях ; Сказка о царе Салтане, о сыне его славном и могучем богатыре князе Гвидоне Салтановиче и о прекрасной царевне Лебеди ; Сказка о попе и работнике его Балде, Сказка о рыбаке и рыбке; Сказка о золотом петушке.

When Sarah moves to the street and sees a cat prowling up and down, she decides to find its owner and return it. She knocks on each door and discovers a wonderfully weird and a little bit dangerous array of delights within: from a haunted painting to a headmaster whose alter ego is a clown, to a jet-powered garden swing, a ghost-pet adoption agency and a wild hall of mirrors.