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Six wonderfully fun and festive audio stories to entertain little ones over the Christmas season. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, this audio download is a magical collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature.

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.

This little book is full of short, playful stories about many different animals and their adventures. Each story has a positive message, and features situations that will be familiar to children, too. We really can learn so much from animals!

In book one, the Thief Gana has become a monk, but burdened by the diamonds he stole, he sends five out into the world hoping to give others second chances in life. Ava and Spirit find one and their life is changed. In this book, Pradeesh, a young boy with a dream, gets a chance, and in following his dream also gives the merchant Abdul a second chance.

In a small town outside of North Carolina, where high school sports is everything. "Blue Vs Blue" tells the gripping story of Walt and Sam, whose accidental encounter ignites a fierce rivalry between their schools. This thrilling narrative explores community conflict, intense sports action, and unexpected twists.

The Eleanor Kit Collection of four Stories. Two from the Millvy Missing Tail Cat series and two from the Copper and Charcoal Dog series. Artist is a New Zealand self-published author (pen name) Eleanor Kit, also known as Michelle Wade. This audio contains four story tracks of approximately 10 mins each; being four children's fiction story books from two picture book series. The first series is the adventures of a Maine coon cat called Millvy, searching for his missing tail around the globe, meeting new friends, solving problems and experiencing new cultures.

Join Emily on a heartfelt journey of self-discovery and resilience in "Emily’s Bad Habit." In this captivating children's short story collection, listeners will embark on an emotional rollercoaster as they follow Emily's struggle to overcome her persistent habit. From the bustling halls of her school to the comfort of her own home, Emily's habit follows her like a shadow, causing trouble and turmoil wherever it goes. But with the unwavering support of her friends and family, Emily discovers a strength within herself that she never knew existed, propelling her towards a brighter future.

The Legendary Casey Jones brings together many of Geoffrey Thomas’s short stories for the first time, each brimming with the big heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that he is known for. Sweeping through southern deltas, western prairies and colonial outposts, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a host of extraordinary characters in his mesmerizing tales of American heritage: blacksmiths, farmers, frontiersmen try to get by; a brave railroad engineer becomes a national hero; a Native American girl changes the course of history.

Aria has just turned four years old. She loves to play even more now. "Is that possible, playing more?" She is always making funny faces. Everyday Aria plays hide and seek, but it is not the planned game. Aria puts Mommy and Grammy to the chase. The longest arms get to reach for her.

The Rainbow, the Midwife & The Birds audiobook contains 7 Dene First Nation stories, as experienced by Raymond Yakeleya.

Studies show that children who engage in storytelling before bed not only sleep better but also enhance their cognitive development and emotional understanding. It's not just about better sleep; it's about the moments stolen from a fast-paced life to bond, laugh, and wonder– to nurture a love for reading. This collection is a nightly ritual that weaves education and dreaming into your family life.

Douze histoires variées, pleines d'émotions ou d'humour, pour les plus grands (8-12 ans). Au sommaire : "Émile et le microbe", "Le bracelet d'Anna", "Mes trois araignées", "Grenouille en prison", "Amour et chewing-gum", "L'anniversaire d'Alex", "Un chat toujours à l'heure", "Le mystère de la poubelle du 16 bis", "Adriane", "Qui a effacé mes exercices d'anglais ?", "Conversation avec un escargot", "Mon 'six cents pattes' ".

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.

Help busy young minds wind down and switch off before bed with this relaxing audio collection. Developed with The Children's Sleep Charity, and parent-tested, Puffin Sleepy Tales are specially designed to help children aged 7+ feel calm and positive at the end of a long day. They're the perfect relaxation tool for the hour before bed, and can be listened to before or after a bedtime story, as part of your nightly routine. Read slowly and soothingly, each tale is 15 minutes long, so you can put your audiobook sleep timer on with no need to return to the screen.

Cosy up for Christmas with this festive story, starring everyone's favourite Victorian foundling, Hetty Feather!An unexpected gift leads to trouble for Hetty on Christmas Day at the Foundling Hospital, and the dreaded Matron Bottomly is delighted to have an excuse to exclude Hetty from the festive celebrations. Poor Hetty is distraught - but just when it seems that all is lost, a dear friend arrives to whisk her away for a Christmas unlike any other....

Twenty-eight magical short stories to enjoy round the clock from one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton. Follow Edward the very brave pink teddy bear as he rescues his owner, Elsie, from a dark wood, meet a naughty toy clown who gets a nasty fright when he cooks some sweets, and feel sorry for poor Binny and Tucker as they get scrubbed in Dame Sooky's magic wash-tub.

Are you looking for a kid's or children's audiobook that is highly entertaining, great for early learners, and is jam-packed with bedtime stories, jokes, and more? This children's storybook has it all! Follow the adventures of Buzz the bumblebee! Buzz is an adventurous little bee and always finds himself busy helping others!

A collection of timeless Urdu Children's stories and folk tales. Includes original Urdu fiction and translated stories in easy to understand language. Sure to provide hours of listening pleasure to both parents and children. A fun way to brush up on elementary Urdu while letting your imagination run wild as you are transported to mythical lands and far away places!

Billy was always curious about the lights in the sky, but he didn't think much about them until June 14, 1963. One night, on his dad's farm, he saw the lights behind the barn. Billy, being the curious type, put on his cowboy boots, hat, and Lone Ranger holster, ready to take the outlaws in. Billy was only 10 years old and didn't realize that the lights he saw were something not from this world. The lights behind the barn were about to change Billy's life forever and the lives of everyone around him, including his dog, Trigger.

Danny has only one dream - football, but he's useless at it. Danny, though, has allies - his teacher Miss Gilby and Chris, who adopted him as a challenge and who is the school's football hero.