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This bundle includes Aliens in the Sky, The Cold People, and The Witch's Revenge.

Jason is born the son of King Aeson. His destiny is to rule Iolcus, the land that his father's brother, King Pelias, has taken from him. When Jason comes of age, he returns to Iolcus. But the king is not yet willing to give up his throne. So he cunningly persuades Jason to accept a dare to bring back the famous Golden Fleece of Colchis. Jason accepts the challenge, unaware that he is being conned into a dangerous and perhaps fatal journey far, far from the land he loves.

Five tales which range from the jungles of India to the frozen emptiness of the North... In all of them, Kipling's extraordinary powers of description and ability to identify with human aspiration and animal survival are vividly shown. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi must battle with Nag, the cobra, in his territory; Toomai has a unique glimpse of the elephant world, Kotick, the White Seal, searches for sanctuary, while Kotuko has to find food for his starving Eskimo village. Above all, Kipling's love of life in all its variety shines through.

Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the missing racehorse, Silver Blaze, in child-friendly 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out.

Penguin presents the audio download edition of The Puffin Book of Five-minute Stories, read by Sophie Aldred and Christopher Timothy. A lively collection of nineteen short, snappy stories, some old, some new, to make you gasp, laugh, frown or giggle.

In folktales, the trickster can be the wise one or the fool, the one who fools or the one who is fooled. That is why children of all ages enjoy hearing these tales. The psychology of childhood is pretty much the same everywhere, giving these enjoyable stories universal appeal.

How the Stars Came to Be is a whimsical tale that follows the journey of a curious and brave young Native American girl, Kaya. In a world where the night sky is an empty canvas, Kaya, with her question about the absence of stars, sets forth an ancient prophecy that leads her on a magical quest.

Feelings are reactions to emotions. Naming feelings is the first step in helping children learn to identify them. This audiobook aims to communicate to children that these feelings are normal, while encouraging trust in their loved ones to talk about them.

Why Cry? is a children's book that was written as much for children as it was for adults. Often, we see and hear of things children do because of their innocence and the simple way that they see life. These things often teach, remind, and sometimes even inspire us as adults to look at the way we are living our lives so we can change and enjoy life more. A young boy, who thinks his mother is crying, tells her about all the beautiful reasons in the world why she should not cry. His mother, we realize later, is not crying, but cutting onions!

Night falls, and the town’s chef must prepare the next day’s bakery goodies before morning. Soon, the town folk will arrive to consume the latest of sweet treats, but will they show up happily surprised, or will they go home hungry and displeased? Where will the chef get his inspiration from? Come, venture along with him as he looks for ideas late at night!

Each of these stories takes the familiar and twists it into something that will intrigue, unnerve, and haunt you. A dead best friend . . . with a NOT-SO-DEAD body. Old family videos that instead of a comforting past, play a SINISTER FUTURE. A funhouse where the mirrors reflect a TERRIFYING OTHER...

Let us be your guide to bedtime, with a collection of eight classic bedtime stories to delight and entertain your little ones.

Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this anthology features award-winning authors Tracey Baptiste, David Bowles, Adrianna Cuevas, Sayantani DasGupta, Debbi Michiko Florence, Adam Gidwitz, Erin Entrada Kelly, Minh Lê, Ellen Oh, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, Andrea Wang, and Jasmine Warga. These inspiring stories celebrate family, friendship, culture, and American immigrant life today.

Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, even though they're sometimes surprised by his materials - who could forget the tower he built out of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming will charm creative kids everywhere and will amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.

This bundle includes The Dark Corner, Pan's Realm, and The Wishing Stone.

Turn your bedtime routine into a magical adventure with this collection of calming fairy tales that will have your children and whole family drifting off to the deepest, calming sleep they have ever have! With "Bedtime Fairy Tale Collection for Kids" you are not only just hitting play, you are unleashing 25 classic fairy tales which have been passed down for generations, unleashing adventures that will make dreams come alive.

Are your children bursting with Christmas wonder and excited about the holidays? Would they like stories about kindness, courage, and believing in something bigger than themselves? Or maybe you just want Christmas stories that actually mean something? Then this audiobook was made for you. Voiced by a real narrator with a holiday feel, these fictional and never-heard-before stories will fill your home with laughter, wonder, and important morals that really help kids to develop!

Good Vibes Avenue is a heartwarming urban comedy created by Maria Solis and co-authored by Stephan Walker Jr., celebrating the beauty of laughter, friendship, and togetherness. Set on a living neighborhood block where joy never takes a day off, every second bursts with humor, music, celebration. From surprise parties to street parades, these lovable characters remind us that happiness isn't something you wait for—it's something you create, one laugh at a time.

At Wildwood Magical Academy, mysterious shadows have begun to creep into the enchanted greenhouse, strange glowing mushrooms pulse with dark energy, and whispers of fear echo through the halls. When Willow, a clever black cat with a knack for sneaky plans, and Thistle, a bumbling but brave white bunny, discover the danger lurking beneath the surface, they leap into action to protect the academy they call home.

In their most daring adventure yet, Ivy, Willow, and Thistle find themselves at the heart of Wildwood Academy's darkest mystery. When a legendary magical artifact known as the Amulet of Echoes resurfaces, its dangerous power threatens to unravel the threads of magic that hold their world together. Guided by the enigmatic Whisperwings and the cryptic clues they leave behind, the trio ventures into the depths of the Shadowed Hall—a nexus of unstable magic—and faces off against a shadowy figure with sinister intentions.