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Fairy tales often survive for many years. This collection of tales, written by some of today's top writers, are designed to provoke thought and wonder. Sally Grindley is the winner of the Best Books for Babies Award and runner-up on three occasions for the Smarties Prize.

In this fairy tale storybook for children, Princess Denise lives a simple life in a tranquil village, oblivious to her royal lineage. On her fifteenth birthday, a peculiar package arrives bearing the royal seal. A letter revealed a shocking truth: she is the king's daughter! Filled with excitement and disbelief, Denise embarked on a journey of self-discovery guided by the King's letters. These messages, filled with wisdom and love, exposed a world Denise had never known. They taught her about the royal family, the King's other children, and the expectations of a princess.

Mona is eight—just like you! She learns new things, spends time with her friends, and discovers what it means to be herself. But sometimes, days feel tricky. She can get upset, worried, or think life isn’t fair at all. This book explores the little lessons that make growing up exciting. There’s fun, friendship, surprises, and plenty of laughter along the way!

In this book, you will find a beautiful collection of inspiring stories. Each one is filled with an incredible message. Even though the characters come from imaginary places, they still experience the same emotions, ideas, dreams, and desires that you feel every day. Explore these fairy tale worlds and discover how the heroes of the stories overcome their challenges. While listening, think about how they achieve their goals and reach their dreams.

This is the story of two little hamsters who live with the Goldstein family. Everyone is under lockdown and the house is a mess. Then, a dragon comes and takes them to a magical world. There, they meet a worried mouse king. Will Humpty and Dumpty succeed in their mission?

A young mongoose protects his human family from two murderous cobras. English Nobel laureate Kipling's best story from The Jungle Book collection, "Rikki Tikki Tavi" has been adapted many times to film and television.

Introducing The Famous Five to younger readers, age 5+. In this full-colour, newly created adventure story, the children and Timmy find a special toy, hidden deep inside a cave . . . The Five have found a bottle with a message inside! It says that there's a hidden doll in the caves across from...

From R. L. Stine, the master of horror for young listeners, comes three chilling novellas, all set in the small town of Hollow Hills. Tony has a love of old comics… but when he goes poking around where he doesn’t belong, will he find himself discontinued? Kylie is thrilled to have a summer...

What happened when Belle visited Buckingham Palace, when Billy fell down a hole, and when Benny tempted Belfry down from a tree with dog food? In these entrancing short stories, written by schoolchildren from Ruskington village in Lincolnshire, England, join the six bell characters in some of their funny, heartwarming, and magical adventures. Discover what Bessie, Belle, Boo, Billy—and his pet bat, Belfry—Bob, and Benny get up to when no one is looking.

42 Cuentos que le enseñarán a tu hijo una maravillosa lección, mejorarán su autoestima y confianza en sí mismo, estimularán su creatividad y le ayudarán a relajarse. Si así lo desea, ¡tu hijo puede utilizarlo también durante el día y no solo antes de dormir!

Famed author E. Nesbit ( The Railway Children) brings 20 of Shakespeare's plays to life in language that children can understand. They are entertaining narratives that describe the Bard's main characters and often intricate plots. Each story provides a concise overview for anyone about to experience a Shakespeare play for the first time.

Pepa y Maxi, los intrépidos detectives, tienen un nuevo misterio entre manos, ¿conseguirán resolverlo? ¿Qué sucede por las noches en el interior del supermercado? La única pista de que disponen Los Buscapistas son unas cajas de cereales....

From snowball races through enchanted forests to secret sleigh-saving missions and magical reindeer rescues, every tale in this audiobook is filled with heart, courage, and holiday wonder. These action-packed short stories feature brave kids, daring deeds, and festive magic—perfect for listeners who love a little excitement before drifting off to sleep.

The fourth installment of Russian Collection for Kids features stories that begin in everyday life and end in magic. Their main characters are children - boys and girls thrown into tough circumstances and having to test the limits of their courage and ingenuity to solve problems without grown-up help.

A collection of enchanting stories for younger listeners. From the wisdom of trees to encounters with wildlife - it's all about finding magic in the midst of the ordinary.

It was Isabella Pimpinella's last chance to show her friends she could do something great. But as the clock struck 12 and no one came to her party, she was so disappointed. No potion. She couldn't make the potion herself. She thought her life was ruined, but then something wonderful happened, and the night became magical!

Masie, the daughter of notorious bootlegger Dutch Schultz, returns home from boarding school to find her family in crisis. Her mother is dangerously unstable, her father's empire is on the brink of ruin, and the boy she once loved has become a ruthless killer for hire. To keep her family's dangerous secrets Masie is forced into a lie that will change the course of her future - and leave her trapped in a gilded cage of her own making.

Михаил Зощенко - не только писатель-сатирик, но и автор замечательных рассказов для детей и о детях, а также воспоминаний о собственном детстве, которые вошли во "взрослую" автобиографическую повесть "Перед восходом солнца". Зощенко ценил своего маленького читателя и умел найти удивительно верный тон разговора с детьми.

An African-American children's book. Join us on a little girl's adventure as she tries to figure out how she can be healthier. In this story she learns about eating nutritional meals, kinetics, and more!

The Christmas Stories by Washington Irving is a delightful collection that brings together the timeless holiday tales penned by the acclaimed American author Washington Irving. This anthology includes some of Irving's most cherished stories, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, The Christmas Dinner, and more. Washington Irving, known for his masterful storytelling, invites listeners into the heart of Christmas celebrations in 19th-century America. Through his vivid descriptions and memorable characters, Irving captures the warmth, joy, and festive spirit of the holiday season.