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Ted Hughes wrote a series of stories for children from the early 1960s through until 1995 about how the world, and the creatures in it, came into being. Meet the Polar Bear whose obsession with her snowy white fur is so great that she can live only in a landscape surrounded by her own reflection; the Whale, growing in God's garden beside the carrots; King Leo, who began life because God was hungry for his sausages; poor Parrot's painful defeat in the marriage song contest at the wedding of Man and Woman; and Sparrow's heroic battle against the bird-swallowing Black Hole.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from...

¿Quieres compartir un cuento conmigo? Tan solo serán cinco minutos.Cuentos mágicos, divertidos, fantásticos, emocionantes, sorprendentes y únicos. Relatos de princesas y leones; cerditos y ratones; hadas, duendes, brujas y ogros; huevos saltarines y gnomos respondones… ¿Por cuál quieres empezar?

Here is a charming Christmas tale about a young woman staying with her aunt in rural New England. When Sophie invites her high-society friends to visit her and Aunt Pemy, they quickly - and much to their delight - discover that there's much more to country life than they had ever imagined.

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!

Seventeen of the bard’s most notable plays, from A Midsummer’s Night Dream to Romeo and Juliet, abridged and novelised for young listeners. This collection also includes the biography The Life and Times of William Shakespeare. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move!...

Do you want your girl to navigate girlhood with confidence and resilience? Shine, My Amazing Girl is a unique chapter book that transforms traditional storytelling into a powerful tool for growth and empowerment. This collection of captivating short stories is uniquely designed to boost your child's confidence and help them tackle life’s challenges head-on.

Dive into the enchanting world of Luna, a curious and playful baby kitten, as she embarks on a journey of discovery in "A Day and Night with a Baby Kitten." From the moment the sun rises to the twinkling of the stars in the night sky, Luna's adventures will captivate young listeners and whisk them away on a magical adventure filled with warmth, laughter, and love.

Another deeply enchanting tale from Richard that leaves the listener to this short story smiling with joy. Delightfully insightful, gentle, and beautiful.

Do your children spend too much time in front of the TV or on their iPads? Do you have trouble putting your kids to bed and need a fun way to do it? This collection of bedtime stories is the perfect way to solve your problems, whilst teaching your children about different cultures and customs from around the world.

Добродушный смешной домовой, поселившийся в доме мальчика Вани, знает тысячу способов убаюкать любого ребенка, даже самого беспокойного и капризного. В сундуках домового - подлинные сокровища: волшебные сказки и прекрасные мелодии, сочиненные знаменитыми европейскими композиторами.

La décima entrega de los Cuentos para niños. Seis cuentos acerca de una salamandra, una jirafa, una tortuga acuática, un albatros y dos animales más. La duración perfecta para poner los niños a dormir.

Seis cuentos para niños de dos a cinqo años. ¡Historias geniales para leer antes de dormir! Las historias incluyen un chita, un ogro, un elefante, un sapo estupendo, y otros dos animales.

In Who's There?, Edward and friends have to guess who is making lots of different animal noises behind the waterfall. Monkey is the master of ceremonies, but he's not giving anything away as Edward and friends try to see through his tricks and solve the mystery.

Kids and children will enjoy these cute and fun holiday stories. These Christmas stories are fantastic for listening aloud with friends and family and can be used as soothing bedtime stories. Also included are some hilarious Christmas jokes and riddles!

Horacio Quiroga combina elementos reales con fantásticos. Pone en el mismo plano al hombre y a los animales integrándolos al ambiente de nuestras selvas misioneras en un marco único e irrepetible. Cuentos de la Selva son relatos amenos, apasionantes y didácticos, no sólo para chicos sino también para adultos que tendrán ocasión de recordar a grandes cuentistas.

Poor Jacob Two-Two. Not only must he say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters, but he finds himself the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang. What had he done to deserve such a punishment? The worst crime of all - insulting a grown-up! Although he's small, Jacob is not helpless, especially when The Infamous Two come to his aid.

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.

A delightful collection of stories about children, princesses, and dragons who experience all the magic and wonder of exciting adventures - but with the necessity of learning proper "pleases" and thank-yous"...at least on occasion!