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Tony Robinson stars in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's renowned Christmas story, which inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve, and young Mary and Fred are opening presents from their godfather, Drosselmeier the toymaker. Mary's favourite gift is a nutcracker soldier, and she is disappointed when his jaw breaks on a particularly hard nut.

First published by BBC Records and Cassettes in 1971, The Magic Roundabout includes 10 stories written and read by Eric Thompson, featuring the popular characters of Dougal, Florence, Zebedee, Dylan, Brian and Ermintrude. The stories include 'Dougal's Experiment' (in which he does some very...

Seventeen of the bard’s most notable plays, from A Midsummer’s Night Dream to Romeo and Juliet, abridged and novelised for young listeners. This collection also includes the biography The Life and Times of William Shakespeare. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move!...

Snuggle into bed and read these delightful stories in the lead up to Christmas! From Santa's lost sleigh bell to the clever goose who made it snow, there's a festive adventure for everyone in these jolly short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller. These traditional tales...

Four hilarious new HH stories - HH's Mother's Day, probably not the day his mum looks forward to most in the year, HH's Nightmare where Henry's chased by a ghost bunny with huge teeth, a wailing graveyard ghost and, for good measure, a slimy zombie, then a new story about one of his greatest...

Tales like "How the Leopard Got His Spots" and "How the Camel Got His Hump" answer questions only children would ask and answers them in a way only children would believe. Rudyard Kipling very much intended Just So Stories to be read aloud — and no one does it better than Carl Reiner, who brings each original story to life. A superbly amusing and entertaining experience, Kipling's Just So Stories is a children's literature classic that will delight both young and old alike. Stories in this collection are:

Most voices carry sorrow. This one sang of joy... and nobody understood. When Spenser follows a haunting wail into the old cemetery at the edge of Maple Hollow, she discovers something unexpected—a banshee named Keening who's been exiled by her own kind. Her crime? Instead of predicting death like a "proper" banshee, her wails announce approaching joy. Convinced she's cursed and defective, Keening has spent years hiding in shame. But with the help of Spenser, Pop Pop, and Kiki, she discovers that sometimes the most valuable gifts are the ones that don't fit traditional expectations.

Studies have shown that developing an “atomic habit”—just doing a few minutes a day of whatever skill or habit you want to take on—can be more than enough to ingrain it into our lives. Therefore, we have transformed timeless, legendary stories into 10-minute bite-size chunks long enough to entertain, enthrall, and even educate the listener but short enough to be enjoyed quickly at bedtime or any other point in our busy modern days.

Two classic I Can Read stories by Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books. Mouse Tales: When Papa's seven little mouse boys ask for a bedtime story, Papa does even better than that—he tells seven stories, one...

A collection of short stories perfect for children aged six from the world's best loved storyteller! Enjoy these short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's favourite storyteller. From fairies hiding in flowers to toy trains having a secret meeting, this fun collection is filled with magic...

Join Henry as he competes for a cushion, faces off with Moody Margaret, finds that old age is no excuse for good behaviour and much more in this epic volume! Contains 10 Horrid Henry stories, performed by the show's full cast. Catch up with Henry and friends on their missions in "Evil Mastermind", "Purple Pass", "Hashtag Henry", "Walking Stick Gang", "Good Morning World (replace this with the new HHAUDIOBOOK097 on both COVER ART and this metadata)", "Favourite Cushion", "Gives It All", "Margaret Moves In", "Ice Cream Dream" and "Big Breakfast".

Brought to you by Puffin. From the strange case of 'The Red-Headed League' to the extraordinary tale of 'The Engineer's Thumb', Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr Watson grapple with treachery, murder, and ingenious crimes of all kinds. But no case is too challenging for the immortal...

A wonderful selection of 22 fantastical summer stories by one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton. School's out! So go on a picnic in the woods, visit the seaside or take a trip on a magic aeroplane in this enchanting collection of stories perfect for summer holidays...

Funny Business, the first volume in Jon Scieszka's Guys Read Library of Great Reading, features ten short stories guaranteed to delight, amuse, and possibly make you spit your milk in your friend's face. There's something for everyone in this collection of short stories from some of the funniest...

This bundle includes The Secret Path, The Howling Ghost, and The Haunted Cave.

Secure your child’s bright future by giving them the priceless gift of courage and confidence, and watch them take to the skies! Your darling child has their own fair share of struggles and worries. And oh, how you wish you could shield them from it all. But let’s face it, you can’t and won’t always be there. However, you can give them a gift of resilience, of an unshakeable belief in themselves, and of courage to rise above the challenges life throws at them. And this storybook will help you do just that.

The Cul-de-Sac Kids is a lighthearted chapter-book series for young listeners written by the talented Beverly Lewis. Each book centers on the often-humorous escapades of these endearing neighborhood friends as they learn together the value of friendship and faith. An enjoyable listen for both parents and kids! Volume Four features Piggy Party, The Granny Game, Mystery Mutt, Big Bad Beans, The Upside-Down Day, and The Midnight Mystery.

Paddington Bear has a magical moment, the animals of Brambly Hedge are struggling at the dusty mill. Lara’s godmother sorts out a noisy lion, and Rapunzel is rescued from the tower.

A full cast version of the original 1926 adventures of Winnie the Pooh with rich audio description of the original illustrations.

Mary Poppins takes Jane and Michael on a gravity-defying tea party on the ceiling. Meet the boy who rescues a beached dolphin. Can the barber keep the secret of the Rajah’s big ears?