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What happens when an ordinary kid meets an extraordinary parrot? Join Riley and Pip, a parrot so dazzling he's simply fabulous, on a series of enchanting adventures right in their own backyard and beyond! From solving the mystery of a missing sock to building the best nest ever and even trying to teach Riley to fly, every day is an explosion of color, laughter, and heartwarming friendship. Discover a world where feathers shimmer with secrets, everyday moments sparkle with magic, and the bond between a child and their feathered friend makes every bedtime a delightful journey.

Step into a world of wonder with Ella and her most unusual best friend, Barnaby, a badger fluffier than any you've ever imagined! Join this delightful duo as they explore the magic in everyday moments, from discovering secret midnight feasts and building the coziest rainy-day dens, to solving the mystery of missing acorns and even trying to teach a badger how to fly! Each enchanting chapter is filled with heartwarming discoveries, gentle adventures, and the unforgettable bond between a girl and her fluffy companion.

From backyard digs to battles across time and space, Maverick and Emmett are two brothers on a collision course with chaos. Face-to-face with roaring dinosaurs, creepy clowns, robot uprisings, and monster truck battles, their adventures are never ordinary—and neither are the worlds they crash into.

This bundle includes Basil of Baker Street, Basil and the Cave of Cats, Basil in Mexico, and Basil in the Wild West.

In this captivating collection of stories by the author of Ballet Shoes, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, trips to the pantomime, holiday adventures and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heartwarming and funny, this collection will bring joy to listeners of all ages. Originally written in the 1940s-'60s for annuals, magazines and the radio, these stories have never been collected before.

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.

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?

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.

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.

A collection of 11 new short stories and six new poems by Ireland's top children's writers, edited by Laureate na nOg Eoin Colfer. Each of the stories and poems is based around the theme of place, being set or inspired by a particular location within Ireland.

The Nightingale and the Rose is a short tragic fantasy story for children. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Happy Prince", "The Devoted Friend", "The Selfish Giant" and "The Remarkable Rocket". In The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde we have theme of love, sacrifice, selflessness, pity, materialism and gratitude.

Six petites histoires pour des jeunes enfants âgés de deux à cinq ans. De véritable histoires testées et approuvées pour une merveilleuse écoute du soir avant le coucher!

Twenty-seven magical short stories to enjoy round the clock from one of the world's best loved children's authors. Sheila is astonished when her toys walk themselves home, poor Prickles-the-Hedgehog thinks the moon has fallen out of the sky, and find out just how mischievous Twinkle-the-elf is when he paints the walls of a dragon's cave.

Get ready for Easter with this collection of well loved Easter stories that have been keeping children entertained for generations. Each Story has be handpicked to help calm your little one down and to keep them busy during the Easter holidays, whether your on long car journeys to see family, trying to get some work done or just want some relaxing family time.

Get ready for spring with this collection of well loved springtime stories that will have your little one excited to go and explore nature! Each calming story has been hand selected so that you can have peace of mind that your child will settle down and relax once you press play.

Moi, quand je suis fâchée, je me mets à tempêter, tonner, taper du pied !

A strange, silent girl who only appears in phone pictures. A school prank with a Christmas elf that goes terribly wrong. A piece of chalk that draws frighteningly fast. A boy's bone-tingling encounter with the world's most awesome toothpaste!