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A collection of traditional stories for children from England, Ireland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Rumania, and Finland, The Red Fairy Book consists of 37 tales and is the second book in the series by Scottish novelist Andrew Lang.

Not much happens here. A mole gives up spring-cleaning. A dragon refuses to fight. Children explore gardens, secrets, and grown-up nonsense. And that's exactly the charm. In The Classic Collection of Kenneth Grahame, the smallest moments matter: a picnic basket, a dusty lane, a long afternoon with nowhere in particular to go. These are tales where animals talk, time meanders, and adventure might mean simply getting lost — on purpose. This volume brings together four of Grahame's most loved works: The Wind in the Willows, The Reluctant Dragon, The Golden Age, and Dream Days.

Agrabroka - Ende gut, alles gut In der Stadt Agrabroka herrscht akuter Geldmangel. Auf wundersame Weise taucht ein Sack voll Gold auf. Als dieser von einem zum anderen Bewohner weitergereicht wird, erblüht Agrabroka zu neuem Glanz. Falsche Freunde Der verarmte Gemüsehändler Hassan erbt von seinem Onkel überraschend ein großes Vermögen geerbt. Plötzlich kann er sich einer Menge ‚guter Freunde‘ kaum erwehren. Ehe er sich’s versieht, bringen sie Hassan jedoch dazu, das gesamte Geld auszugeben. Die vermeintlichen Freunde verschwinden, wie sie gekommen sind, und wollen nichts mehr von ihm wissen.

Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss weaves an enchanting spell with four classic tales of magic, bravery, and kindness. From the Colosseum of ancient Rome to the Imperial Palace of China, from mysterious islands to blizzard-whipped mountains, young listeners will explore far-off lands, meet magical creatures, and be drawn into stories they'll want to hear again and again.

Dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen - all these and more can be found in The Warble, an enchanting tale of adventure and friendship. Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz.

Penguin presents the audio download edition of Ladybird Favourite Fairy Tales read by Gemma Whelan and Nigel Pilkington. Listen to eight traditional, captivating fairy tales in this gorgeous audio treasury from Ladybird. Each classic tale has been retold for young listeners and is perfect for your little one, whether you're curled up at home or on the move.

Slow but steady Turtle exhibits wisdom, perseverance, and cunning in these world folktales. Full of adventure that's sure to captivate young listeners, these tales hold meaning for all ages. Turtle is alive with possibilities. Living on land and in the water and breathing air, Turtle joins these three elements of creation, becoming symbolic of the earth itself. Always clever, always wise, and ever patient, Turtle never fails to find humor in any situation.

Quiller-Couch translates four French fairy tales into English, some of which are perennial favorites, witness Disney's animated rendering of Beauty and the Beast or Jean Cocteau's critically acclaimed film version of the tale. Other fairy tales included in this compilation are Charles Perrault's The Sleeping Beauty, Bluebeard, and Cinderella.

Barmherzige Weihnachten bringt Kinder und Erwachsene dazu, die wahre Bedeutung von Weihnachten wiederzuentdecken. Die Weihnachtsmärchen stammen aus verschiedenen Sprachen und Kulturen und eignen sich perfekt zur Einstimmung auf Weihnachten als auch zum Einschlafen.

Choose Your Own Adventure books–the 4th bestselling children’s series of all time–are back and as much fun as you remember. Kids and adults agree, these are the books that get 9 to 12-year-olds excited.

Soudain, Ona apparaît dans la forêt. Elle fait ses premiers pas, feutrés, incertains. Elle s'avance dans le sous-bois, le monde de l'eau, le soir, le matin. Elle rencontre la terre, les insectes, la lumière et les oiseaux. La sittelle lui glisse un secret, elle participe au conseil des oiseaux, et puis elle a envie de faire la fête. Ona et les oiseaux est un conte musical, un voyage initiatique inspiré par le folklore enfantin slave, la musicalité des chants d'oiseaux et les plus petits bruits de la forêt.

Ein Mann träumt davon, dass Reichtümer in einem Palast auf ihn warten. Er folgt diesem Traum voller Hoffnung, nur um am Ende zu erkennen, dass sein wahrer Schatz etwas ganz anderes ist – etwas, das nicht aus Gold oder Edelsteinen besteht.

They’re just ordinary kids living ordinary lives… until the strange and eerie comes knocking. In this chilling debut by R. C. Hill, eleven spine-tingling tales interrupt the everyday and bring nightmares a little too close to home. Experience stories ranging from a backyard pool with something lurking beneath the surface to an innocent school field trip that ends with a life changing insect encounter. A girl ignores her family’s warning to stay inside after dark... and discovers why no one ever talks about what lives in the mountains.

La collection Mille ans de contes emporte les enfants dans un monde extraordinaire d'histoires et de légendes de tous les continents, dans le sillage de héroïnes courageuses, dans une nature puissante et riche d'animaux fantastiques, dans les épopées des grands mythes. Mille ans de contes propose des voyages fantastiques inscrits dans la tradition des grands récits fondateurs, portés par de grandes voix pour le plaisir des enfants de 4 à 8 ans (et celui de leurs parents).

In order to prevent a war between two neighboring groups, Ozma and Dorothy travel to a remote corner of Oz to lend their wisdom and their aid. Despite their good intentions, the Skeezers and the Flatheads are determined to have their war and imprison the two girls in an enclosed underwater city.

“Barf Ka Dulha” is a collection of engaging stories from the Publications Division’s popular children’s magazine Bal Bharti. It features works by respected writers and scholars of Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Though these stories were published 40–50 years ago, their lively style and captivating plots remain fresh. The language flows beautifully, making them enjoyable for young readers even today. These tales inspire children to walk the path of truth and goodness. Their timeless charm continues to delight and educate new generations.

A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or "the lands below the winds," as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful beasts that inspire awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, passed on as they are through story and song, so many of these stories remain rooted in some long-forgotten past and bound by the borders of the region, creatures of myth and memory and nothing more. Until now.

Red Riding Hood encounters an urbane wolf on the way to her sick grandmother's house.

Trotzdem hat der kleine Drache es nicht immer leicht und wird oft von anderen Drachenkindern geärgert. Daher ist Rüdiger oft lieber alleine und versteckt sich gerne. Doch eines Tages trifft Rüdiger auf einen anderen besonderen Drachen, welcher in großer Not ist. Die Begegnung der beiden ist der Beginn einer spannenden Suche und einer sehr ungewöhnlichen Freundschaft.

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