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Let your imagination be guided by gentle lights through the quiet hours of the evening. Dream Lanterns: Stories to Light the Night is a heartwarming collection of bedtime tales that glow with comfort, wonder, and serenity. Each story is like a lantern in the dark—illuminating pathways to peaceful dreams and inspiring moments of reflection. Written in a soothing, lyrical style, these stories are perfect for winding down, easing stress, and creating a calm bedtime atmosphere.

Inside The Midnight Scary Tales Collection, you’ll find a magical mix of spooky, silly, and heartwarming tales for ages 6 to 12 — all narrated to capture and hold young imaginations.

Let’s face it: most scary stories for kids either go too far and frighten young listeners, or not far enough and leave them yawning. But what if you found a collection that got it just right? Welcome to The Howling Tales Collection — where each story is packed with goosebumps, giggles, and glorious imagination. Brought to life through expressive narration, these tales strike the perfect balance between spooky and silly for kids who love mystery and parents who want peace of mind.

You're searching for something magical and spooky, yes — but also smart, safe, and delightfully entertaining. This audiobook is exactly that. Welcome to Shadow Camp: A place where every whisper could be a warning… and every flickering sound might be a clue. Narrated with charm and warmth, this collection brings you bite-sized tales to captivate curious minds — whether you’re driving home after sunset, around a campfire, or cozy indoors.

“The People Could Fly,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale.

Dive into the world of André, a young adventurer with a passion for fishing, in this heartwarming collection of stories that blend imagination with the simple joys of outdoor exploration. Each chapter unfolds a new adventure as André learns the art of fishing from his wise and loving Grandpa. From the excitement of André’s first catch to the mystery of a shimmering, rainbow-colored fish, listeners will be captivated by the vivid scenes and sensory details that bring the lake and its surroundings to life.

When Hurricane Harvey slams into Houston, Texas, Malia the one-eyed-cat and her friend Sophie are abandoned to the flood and must find a way to survive. There are many good and bad stories from that Hurricane. This is one of the good ones.

For over five decades, Ruskin Bond has written charming tales that have mesmerized people of all ages. This collection brings together his finest stories for children in one volume. Published previously as a Treasury of Stories for Children, this attractive edition includes two new stories: "The Big Race" and "Remember This Day". Filled with a rich cast of characters, The Room of Many Colours, A Treasury of Stories for Children is the definitive book for all Ruskin Bond fans truly a collector's item.

A short story narrated by 13-year-old author Caden McCoy about a set of twins that want to go to a mega ramp scooter competition. When something happens along the way, will their dream come true?

For the 90th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, a sequel featuring new stories from the Hundred Acre Wood. Ninety years since Winnie-the-Pooh first stepped into the Forest, he's venturing back in an entirely new collection of stories. Four highly acclaimed authors - Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis - will transport you to the Hundred Acre Wood, where you will meet new companions and old friends in four delightful adventures.

Written by Rudyard Kipling, the popular British Victorian writer, these origin stories are fantasized tales written with a delightful sense of whimsy that charms adults and children alike. These excellent readings by Ghizela Rowe & TimGraham make it abundantly clear why they have become such special classics that continue to tantalize and excite the imagination.

Joe Davis was in his mid-40s when he became a father, and the experience he was able to apply in raising his sons lent creativity to his parenting. The five stories here recall the wisdom of fathers with humor and rich detail: a visit to the Smithsonian inspires father's memory; father "cures" a boy's impulse to try cigarettes; Santa Claus learns an important lesson; and someone plays a trick on a visiting preacher.

One beastly beast that's more than meets the eye.... Two aliens with slimy tentacles and too many eyes fixed on adopting a human son.... Three inventors and a sea serpent, a princess, an orphanage, and two ships full of pirates.... Here are four fantastic tales by renowned fantasy author Garth Nix.

Los mayores hacemos cuanto podemos pero los pequeños, a veces...a veces lo quieren todo, no les apetece esforzarse demasiado, hacen lo que no deberían, pasarían mucho tiempo ante las pantallas, tenemos que repetirles varias veces lo mismo.... Son lo mejor que tenemos, pero educarles puede ser un gran reto. Estos cuentos, que a través de sus historias tratan temas como la autonomía, la autoestima, el esfuerzo, la frustración, el ocio electrónico y otros, nos sirven para hablar con niños y niñas sobre todo ello.

A small boy finds himself shrinking in this oddly offbeat, surreal, and funny story. No one around seems to appreciate what Treehorn's going through - his parents are busy, his friends laugh at him, and he gets sent to the Principal's office for shrinking. Or was it shirking? Clearly, the adults in his life have no clue and can't help. In the end, Treehorn figures it out on his own, and all is well. At least until he turns green. A charming, imaginative classic that will appeal to any kid who feels they're not truly seen or heard by the grown-ups in their life. Works for adults, too.

Listen and relive exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn about children who borrow their uncle’s time machine to get desserts and a boy who hunts for his lost teddy bear at bedtime, along with other stories about mystery and adventure.

Wie war es, als Lotta aus der Krachmacherstraße Fahrrad fahren lernen wollte? Was lassen die Kinder aus Bullerbü sich alles einfallen, um einen besonders lustigen Kindertag zu feiern? Und wie kommt es, dass der kleine Samuel August von allen nur Sammelaugust genannt wird? Die schönsten Geschichten von Astrid Lindgren führen durch das ganze Jahr, vom Frühling in Bullerbü bis zu Maditas Freude über den ersten Schnee.

This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy - Jason Reynolds conjures 10 tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life.

Rediscover childhood in this vast collection of illuminating stories that are reminiscent of classical rhymes and tales. The second part to Timeless Tales, Nursery Rhymes and Poems shares in adventures we had as children and introduces new and imaginative possibilities for young listeners. With so many captivating stories, children will never cease to be enchanted.

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.