Showing results by publisher "-emdashery books-" in Anthologies & Short Stories

Elsa, the librarian, asks Benji to lend her a hand in putting books away. They immediately establish a strong connection and forge a lasting friendship. She encourages him to read from the subjects and topics he enjoys. She prompts him to follow his desires. Benji soon learns there is a vast world in front of him to make of, what he wishes. He gains confidence to make decisions for himself concerning his education and future.

Six short stories for younger children aged two to five years. Tested stories for a great bedtime listen! Stories include a goldfish, an ant, a cat, a penguin, and two other animals.

Slow but steady Turtle exhibits wisdom, perseverance, and cunning in these world folktales. Full of adventure that's sure to captivate young listeners, these tales hold meaning for all ages. Turtle is alive with possibilities. Living on land and in the water and breathing air, Turtle joins these three elements of creation, becoming symbolic of the earth itself. Always clever, always wise, and ever patient, Turtle never fails to find humor in any situation.

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.

What happened when Belle visited Buckingham Palace, when Billy fell down a hole, and when Benny tempted Belfry down from a tree with dog food? In these entrancing short stories, written by schoolchildren from Ruskington village in Lincolnshire, England, join the six bell characters in some of their funny, heartwarming, and magical adventures. Discover what Bessie, Belle, Boo, Billy—and his pet bat, Belfry—Bob, and Benny get up to when no one is looking.

A collection of short stories, rhymes and jokes from by Emma Holland, one of Australia's leading comedians. Easy to read and impossible to put down! Think a blanket knitted out of body hair; balls held hostage by a disgruntled neighbour; an awful lot of broken glass from a school with a daily window-smashing problem; mysteriously mayonaissed burgers. It's Paul Jennings meets Kate and Jol Temple meets the Worst Week Ever series.

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 VERSION OF YOU . . . that wants to take your place. You'll never look at your neighbourhood the same way again.

Sechs kleine und ruhige Kurzgeschichten für Kinder. Die Geschichten erzählen von Abenteuern, Freundschaft und Überwindung von Problemen. Es gibt hier zwei Freunde Fiddibus und Taubenuss. Quaki der Frosch, der Astronaut werden will. Angsti der seine Angst überwindet und viele mehr.

Mike and Mary are siblings obsessed with technology—Mike with his video games and Mary with her online videos. But when a fierce storm knocks out all power and crashes their devices, their mom takes them to the library, much to their dismay. Reluctantly wandering through endless rows of books, they stumble upon a mysterious glowing bookmark. Their encounter with Jefferson, the enigmatic Master Librarian, reveals that the bookmark is magical—it can transport them into the very stories they’ve ignored for so long.

Ob auf dem Weg ans Meer, in die Berge oder einfach für entspannte Stunden auf dem Balkon – mit dem neuen Hörbuch „Die 30 besten Kindergeschichten für den Urlaub" beginnt das Abenteuer schon beim Hören! Die liebevoll erzählten Geschichten sind der perfekte Begleiter für die Ferienzeit. Mit viel Fantasie und Humor entführen sie Kinder ab 3 Jahren in kunterbunte Traumwelten voller Überraschungen.

Send your little dreamer off to a peaceful nap with sweet and soothing tales! Naptime Tales is a collection of magical short stories that are perfect for the quiet moments before nap or bedtime. Filled with gentle rhythms, enchanting characters, and serene settings, each story is designed to help children wind down and drift into a world of dreams. From a brave little bear on a nap-time adventure to a gentle breeze that rocks the trees to sleep, these tales will captivate your child’s imagination and calm their heart.

Este cuento narra la historia de Luchito, un nene al que no le gustaba comer y todos los días se inventaba una excusa nueva para no terminar la comida. Pero las mágicas recetas del abuelo Chuque harán que su apetito se abra, su olfato se agudice y su curiosidad lo lleve a probar nuevos y deliciosos manjares. Escrito en imprenta mayúscula y minúscula, y totalmente ilustrado. Para primeros lectores.

Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! This is the perfect holiday entertainment and collection for young listeners!

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.

Embark on a delectable journey through the enchanting world of Candy Land in this delightful collection of short stories. "Candy Land: A Sweet Adventure" invites listeners of all ages to immerse themselves in a whimsical realm where sugary landscapes stretch as far as the eye can see and every corner holds a delicious surprise.

Step into a world brimming with miniature marvels and gentle discoveries in "Adventures in Grandma's Garden"! This enchanting collection of twenty bedtime stories invites young listeners to join a cast of curious children as they explore the hidden wonders right outside Grandma's back door.

The warrior Aeslynn arrives in Queen Enanna's realm advising there is a war in the earth realms and seeking a rider, a dragon who carries a dragon warrior, to take her back to the earth realms. The rider Anitane a battle worn dragon raised far from the Dragon Court now under the protection of Queen Enanna is requested. They travel to the earth realm where to her surprise the belligerent Anitane takes a liking to his warrior and chooses to remain. Learn about their journey.

Anna's science teacher really gets on her nerves – but is that a good enough reason to turn her into a giant rat? With a big, angry rat on the loose, Anna soon realises she's made a bad mistake. How will she turn it back into her teacher? And can she do it quickly, before anyone finds out that she's an apprentice witch? Anna can't admit what she's done, so no one can help her with her big, furry problem – or can they? Sometimes even witches need a little help from their friends!

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them... Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!

Ce sont 7 contes pour enfants de Valérie Bonenfant autour de l'écologie. On y trouvera Jetrai la poubelle, J'habite un trou de serrure, Stop l'escargot à ressorts, l'arbre Chingo, Les cheveux de la terre, J'habite une serre, Papouette la libellule. Ces contes mettent en scène de petits insectes perturbés par la pollution, et essayant avec leurs moyens d'y faire face. Instructifs, facétieux, ils amusent autant qu'ils apprennent.