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Creative, delightful, moving, and full of real truth, this sequel to The Princess and the Goblin is a must hear for all ages. Join Curdie as he is called to a higher purpose that leads to a journey to save the kingdom. His path becomes one full of sacrifice, valuable lessons, and thrilling adventures. With disguises, lies, and illnesses covering allies and foe alike, Curdie and his trusted companions must learn to look beyond what they can see to find the true core and heart of their kingdom and those who serve it.

The Banks family are searching for a nanny. Macaw the parrot helps out at the fish and chip shop and a stonecutter dreams of becoming an emperor.

Embark on a whimsical journey into the world of enchanting dragons with Dragon Bedtime Stories For Kids. This charming collection of stories transforms your children's bedtime routine into a captivating yet soothing experience. Author Ella Swan transports young minds to fantastical realms where their dragon-filled dreams come alive!

This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories.

Eleven-year-old Nicholas Vargas thinks his sucky life has been turned upside down. His developer father has remarried and moved his new wife and daughter into his home in the soon-to-be-completed Melgrove Hollow. So, not only has Nick lost his bedroom to his wacko new step-sister, Laurie (who lugs around this huge book about faeries and wishes her name was Lauranathana...C'mon! How lame is that?!), but his father actually wants him to spend time with her.

Abby and Jonah might be moving away, which means it's time for one last mission through the magic mirror in their basement! And where does the mirror send them? Back into the story of Snow White, where their adventures all began. Snow White is happily ruling the kingdom, hanging out with the seven dwarfs, and getting ready for her big royal wedding to Prince Trevor (while the evil queen is safely locked away.) Abby's mission is clear: free Gabrielle, the fairy trapped in Snow White's mirror.

Inside you will find some of the most famous highlights from history along with the greatest stories ever written. Children will learn about the past and our ancestors in new and exciting ways.

一段全新改编的神话传奇，一段瑰丽奇幻的冒险之旅，一个手拿乾坤圈、脚踩风火轮的小娃娃，坚持勇敢和正义的故事。……一段全新改編的神話傳奇，一段瑰麗奇幻的冒險之旅，一個手拿乾坤圈、腳踩風火輪的小娃娃，堅持勇敢和正義的故事。

A wizened old woman promises a soldier riches beyond his wildest dreams. All she wants in return is a small tinderbox - but is there more to the tinderbox than meets the eye? A magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

夏休みのある日、ハリーは13才の誕生日を迎える。あいかわらずハリーを無視するダーズリー一家。さらに悪いことに、おじさんの妹、恐怖のマージおばさんが泊まりに来た。耐えかねて家出するハリーに、恐ろしい事件がふりかかる。脱獄不可能のアズカバンから脱走した囚人がハリーの命を狙っているという。　新任のルーピン先生を迎えたホグワーツ校でハリーは魔法使いとしても、人間としてもひとまわりたくましく成長する。

When Jessie found a secret Door in her grandmother's garden, she was amazed to find it led to the magical world of the Realm. She's had plenty of adventures since that day, but there's always more excitement!

Meditation can help young children process their emotions and worries, release pent-up energy and feel soothed and comfortable at night. With practice and consistency, sleep meditation will surely create a more simple and joyful routine for your child and family. Designed to help kids chill out and drift off to sleep, bedtime meditation helps to bring on the "alpha" brain waves (akin to daydreaming or napping lightly) that occur prior to deeper phases of sleep. Especially at bedtime, children have a fundamental need to feel safe, cozy, and happy.

When Dad tells Luna and her little sister Aurora that they're moving to live in a real tower, it's almost like they've stepped inside a fairytale. But everything is not as magical as it first seems. The tower needs patching up, Dad still doesn't have a job and they're not even allowed in the room up at the very top. When it's time to start at their new school, Luna quickly finds a friend, but six-year-old Aurora absolutely hates the children in her class. She prefers to spend her time with her imaginary friend Tansy.

Im Reich der Erdmännchen. Seit undenklichen Zeiten regiert Kalle Wirsch, der König der Wirsche, Wolde, Gilche, Trumpe und Murke, die fünf Erdmännchenvölker unter der Erde. Aber der heimtückische Zoppo Trum schmiedet böse Pläne: Er will den kleinen König vom Thron stürzen und verschleppt ihn an die Erdoberfläche. Mit Hilfe der Menschenkinder Max und Jenny macht sich Kalle Wirsch auf eine lange, abenteuerliche Reise zurück in das Reich der Erdmännchen.

Avery had broken the surface of the water along with some of her mermaid friends and now she couldn't get the memory of the sensation out of her head. All she wanted to do was go back for more. When the queen allows them to go on another journey, she's beside herself with excitement at what they will discover.

The eerie Amicus Arcane has returned from beyond the grave to share more spooky stories from inside the Haunted Mansion. What frightening fictions does this once-living librarian hold in store? And will you, foolish listener, be brave enough to listen to them all without going mad...or dying from fright? Join Phineas, Ezra, and Gus - otherwise known as the Hitchhiking Ghosts - as they venture into Amicus Arcane's lonesome library for more terrifying Tales from the Haunted Mansion!

Riley Oh wasn't born into her family. Instead, as she recently discovered, she tumbled down to the earth many years ago as the last fallen star. Riley Oh also wasn't born to be a witch. Like, at all—even her status as a divine celestial being comes with zilch in the magical powers department. And Riley Oh definitely wasn't born to be a leader. But now the entire magical community thinks she and her soul-twin, Dahl, are meant to lead the world into the Age of the Final Eclipse (or whatever it is that the Haetae keeps saying they're "destined" to do).

Join Sir Charlie Stinky Socks, his faithful cat, Envelope, and his good grey mare in this first collection of the brave little knight's adventures! Once upon a time there was a fantastical children’s book series about a brave little knight with a heart of gold....

In ein Internat für Kinder aus Märchenfamilien zu gehen, ist nicht so wunderbar wie es klingt, wenn man vom Froschkönig abstammt. Es ist schon schwierig genug, 12 zu sein, aber sich unkontrolliert in einen Frosch zu verwandeln, ist noch viel, viel schlimmer! Und das passiert Leonie ausgerechnet vor Tristan, dem neuen, gut aussehenden Jungen, von dem keiner so richtig weiß, aus welcher Familie er eigentlich kommt. Als Leonie die alte Märchenkammer im Dornröschenturm entstauben muss, öffnet sie ein Buch, das ihr dort in die Hände fällt. Das hätte sie besser nicht getan.

The 365 series presents a variety of stories from Indian mythology, the Bible, the Jatakas, the Panchatantra, bedtime stories, folklore, and much more. From powerful sages to wicked demons, from arrogant kings to beautiful goddesses, this series showcases the most enchanting and gripping stories from all over the world.