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Featuring the popular characters of Dougal, Florence, Zebedee, Dylan, Brian and Ermintrude, the stories include 'Dougal's Experiment', 'A Starry Night', 'The Piano Carrier', 'Dougal's Adventure' and 'The Musical Box'. A bonus interview with Eric Thompson (which was not on the original LP) is also included. Vintage Beeb: classic albums first available as BBC LPs, now available to download for the first time ever.

Ladybird presents a collection of fun original audio stories written to inspire young children who are just starting big school! The stories in this collection include 'My Teacher Is an Alien', 'World Book Day', 'The Secret Door', 'Oh No', 'The Escapades of the Escaping Hamster' and 'Sick Bay'. This edition is filled with creative and engaging sound effects and is the perfect travel companion for little listeners everywhere. Aimed at children aged four and up, this is perfect for family listening and learning and as development for young minds.

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.

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for bedtime or in the classroom.

This bundle includes Basil and the Lost Colony, Basil and the Big Cheese Cook-Off, Basil and the Royal Dare, and Basil and the Library Ghost.

Spider Chicken dominates, but what is he? A spider chicken should not exist in Minecraft. I mean, just saying the words "spider chicken" sounds wrong. But, because of a mad scientist villager intent on creating chimera mobs, he does exist. Listen to this first book in the Diary of a Spider Chicken series to find out how the spider chicken came to be and what he plans to do about it.

From R.L. Stine, the master of horror for young listeners, comes ten brand new stories that are sure to have you keeping the light on at bedtime tonight. A boy thinks that a dream factory will help him make his slumber more fun...but what's the line between dream and nightmare? Two kids find an abandoned shack on the side of the road and are determined to make it their new treehouse... but is it as abandoned as it seems? A boy wants to impress a birthday party with this amateur magician skills...but how far will he go to wow the crowd?

This bundle includes The Wicked Cat, The Deadly Past, and The Hidden Beast.

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.

From Onjali Q. Raúf, author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes a collection of seven unique fables, filled with humour, heart and messages of hope. Have you heard the story about the bird that turned to stone? Did your parents warn you about the...

The Emperor's New Clothes is a beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that tells the story of a vain emperor who is deceived into believing he is wearing magnificent, magical garments that are invisible to those who are unfit for their positions. As the emperor parades through town in his 'new clothes,' it is a young child who points out the truth that no one else dares to speak: the emperor isn’t wearing anything at all. This timeless tale is both humorous and thought-provoking, offering lessons about vanity, pride, and honesty.

"The Boy and the Dragon’s Egg: Kids Bedtime Stories" is a captivating tale that whisks young listeners away on a magical adventure filled with friendship, bravery, and wonder. Set in a quaint village surrounded by enchanting forests and towering mountains, this heartwarming story follows the journey of Oliver, a curious young boy, and his extraordinary bond with a dragon named Ember.

The first thing every listener will want to know is whether Anne Shirley appears in these stories of Avonlea and Spencervale. She certainly does. As a matter of fact, page one starts off in this manner: "Anne Shirley was curled up on the window seat of Theodora Dix's sitting room one Saturday evening, looking dreamily afar at some fair starland beyond the hills of sunset. Anne was visiting for a fortnight of her vacation."

Embark on a whimsical journey beyond the stars in "The Alien Adventure," a heartwarming children's book that combines the magic of friendship with the wonders of the cosmos. Join three intrepid friends, Lily, Jake, and Mia, as they stumble upon a secret that catapults them into an intergalactic escapade of a lifetime. From the enchanting discovery of mysterious lights in the night sky to the heartwarming encounter with friendly extraterrestrial beings, this captivating tale weaves together elements of curiosity, courage, and camaraderie.

Make bedtime magical with a collection of enchanting bedtime stories that will help your little one fall into a deep peaceful slumber. Through these delightful classic stories and fairy tales your little one will build the tools needed to conquer anxiety and build resilience.

Six petites histoires pour des jeunes enfants âgés de 2 à 5 ans. De véritables histoires testées et approuvées pour une merveilleuse lecture du soir avant le coucher! Les histoires parlent d’un chiot, d’un calamar, d’un crabe, d’un dauphin et deux autres animaux.

"Les lettres de mon moulin" est un recueil de nouvelles d'Alphonse Daudet. Les deux nouvelles sont racontées par l'inimitable et talentueux Fernandel, "La chèvre de Monsieur Seguin" et "Le curée de Cucugnan".

It is both amazing and wonderful that so much of the richness of our language and our moral education still owes a huge debt to a Greek slave who was executed over 2,000 years ago. Yet "sour grapes", "crying wolf", "a dog in a manger", "actions speak louder than words", "honesty is the best policy", and literally hundreds of other metaphors, axioms, and ideas that are now woven into the very fabric of Western culture all came from Aesop's Fables.

Drei leckere Pilze findet der Bär auf dem Heimweg im Wald. Doch dann haben er und sein Freund, das Wiesel, ein großes Problem: Drei Pilze für zwei? Wie soll das gehen? Drei Lieblingsgeschichten um tierisch beste Freunde, die vom Streiten, Liebhaben und Miteinandersein erzählen! Enthält die Geschichten: Zwei für mich, einer für dich von Jörg Mühle, Ein Warzenschwein will küssen von Erhard Dietl und Tatz und Tiger - Allerbeste Freunde von Anne Steinwart. Vorgelesen von Stephan Benson, untermalt mit vielen Geräuschen und Musik.

Master of the macabre David Lubar is back with Check Out the Library Weenies, his ninth collection of Weenies Stories. Here are 30 more scary stories for the middle grade audience - perfect for both avid and reluctant young listeners who like a few chills and a lot of laughs. Don't be a weenie. Listen to these stories. If you dare!