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In this charming collection by Enid Blyton, children stumble upon secret rooms on rainy days and gnomes pretend they can forecast the weather. The rain may be pouring down in these stories, but there's plenty of mischief and adventure to be found. These classic tales are ideal for younger children. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for listening to at bedtime or in the classroom.

Cosy up with this cheery collection filled with the joy and wonder of the holidays. From a magic sleigh bell that grants wishes to Santa getting stuck in a chimney, these jolly stories by Enid Blyton are perfect to listen to in the lead up to Christmas. These traditional tales are ideal for younger children and for newly confident kids to enjoy alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for bedtime or in the classroom.

Step into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras with "Mardi Gras Day: Tales of Magic and Celebration," a captivating collection of stories that transport readers to the heart of New Orleans' most enchanting festival. From the bustling streets of the French Quarter to the grand parades and lively celebrations, each story in this book is a journey of discovery, adventure, and joy. Join young protagonists like Coco, Benny, Lily, and Jazzy as they embark on whimsical adventures filled with mystery, music, and culinary delights.

Dive into the enchanting world of Luna, a curious and playful baby kitten, as she embarks on a journey of discovery in "A Day and Night with a Baby Kitten." From the moment the sun rises to the twinkling of the stars in the night sky, Luna's adventures will captivate young listeners and whisk them away on a magical adventure filled with warmth, laughter, and love.

Embark on a heartwarming journey with Betty as she faces the excitement and challenges of her inaugural day at school. In "Betty's First Day of School," written for young listeners, every minute is a portal to a world where curiosity, friendship, and learning converge in a delightful narrative. The story unfolds on the eve of Betty's big day, where the anticipation and nervous energy radiate from the words.

The Peterkin Papers record the antics of the most memorably and hopelessly bumbling of respectable American families. Confronted by the endless challenges of daily life, the Peterkins rise to every occasion with misguided aplomb: they sit out in the sun for hours and fail to go for a ride because they've forgotten to unhitch the horse.

Ohlala parle le français, Oops l'anglais, et ils se comprennent parfaitement. S'habiller pour aller à l'école, mettre le couvert, prendre le bain avant d'aller dormir, suivez Oops & Ohlala dans toutes les étapes de leur journée.

Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Hulk Saves the Day: A Heroic Tale," a thrilling collection of short stories that will captivate listeners of all ages. Join the legendary superhero, Hulk, as he smashes through obstacles, battles formidable foes, and proves that true heroism knows no bounds.

The Best Kind of Day is a children’s book that encourages positivity and gratitude. It teaches kids how to make the most out of every day.

A charming story recounting the day of a little girl who goes on a shopping trip with her mum with some degree of reluctance!

Welcome to the busy, industrial port city of Steamkettle Bay, the second-largest city in all of Industralia. It's filled with manufacturing factories, airship docks, inventors, artists, and lots and lots of streetwise, clever kids. It's a warm Saturday in the summer of 1872, and somewhere in Steamkettle Bay, bad things are happening. Can Paisley Pockets and Christopher Cogan stop a crime in progress? They may be just a couple of kids, but where there's a will, and some smarts, there just might be a way.

This multiple award-winning collection of 5-, 10- and 15-minute short stories bring joy, spark creativity and foster connection. Perfect for bedtime, car trips, and homeschool storytime. Journey with magical characters and explore wildly creative worlds. Everyday Icing stories are sure to make sharing a story the sweetest part of your day.

A boy in the Midwestern United States celebrates an anticipated rite of passage with his grandfather.

Thirty wonderful children’s stories were chosen for this exclusive collection for Storyphones, taking young listeners on exciting adventures. There’s a sleeping dragon, a magic carriage, a miraculous sheep, a witch who wants to go to school and a monkey who lets all the animal in a zoo loose to have a big party with them. The imaginative three to six minute short stories will keep children happily entertained in their own rooms or when out and about.

A dog who gets hold of the wrong end of the stick; a horse who beats the odds; a wasp who discovers a sting in the tail. This is the stuff of The Animal Parables. Each tale features an animal who finds that things turn out to be quite different from how it imagined and profound life lessons are learned along the way.

When a limb-different girl discovers that her dream in life is to become a ballerina, she asks for dance lessons. But will she manage to perform like the other girls, when her augmentations do not allow her to do the ballet positions, when the other girls avoid her, and when the teachings do not fit her particular differences?

This one-of-a-kind treasury brings together the talents of nearly two dozen best-selling middle-grade authors - including Shannon Hale, Brandon Mull, Ally Condie, and Jennifer A. Nielsen - who have created original short stories and modern-day fairy tales based on the lives and dreams of children they have met who all have two things in common: They have very big hopes and dreams, and they are all cancer patients.

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.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have Christmas everyday? Well, one little girl did and it did not turn out as she expected…

Father's Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate your love of nature and spend quality time with your kids. In this book, families can join together for a variety of fun and engaging outdoor activities, from hiking and camping to fishing and gardening. Each activity is designed to help you connect with your child and create memories that will last a lifetime.