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Embark on a delightful adventure with The Little Gingerbread Man by George Haven Putnam, a timeless tale of whimsy and charm. When a mischievous Gingerbread Man comes to life, he sets off on a lively journey through the countryside, evading everyone he meets with his quick wit and speedy legs. Along the way, he encounters a cast of colorful characters, each eager to catch him—until a clever fox changes everything.

Selected and accompanied by commentary from best-selling author and literature professor Joseph Pearce, this exciting collection of verse contains classic poems that every child should know to begin a poetic ascent towards God.

Join Mother Goose and her three little goslings as they enjoy over 50 classic nursery rhymes, traditional lullabies and favourite action songs! The rhymes are linked together by enchanting original stories about Mother Goose and her goslings as they learn to waddle, swim and more, giving a unique and fresh twist to these traditional favourites. From Humpty Dumpty to Jack and Jill, and from Baa Baa Black Sheep to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, there's something for everyone in this beautiful treasury—a must for every family.

A perfect introduction to Spanish for children and beginners, this engaging audiobook of captivating short stories vividly brings to life the many wondrous animals, foliage, and colors of a rainforest. Travel along on a jungle adventure with Sony, his sister Sonya, and their friends as they explore their home in the rainforest, meeting new friends and learning at each step of the way.

Frog's had enough. He's the changing the status quo! Cat insists that there are rules - only mules sit on stools, no one but hares should sit on chairs and, however irritating, dogs MUST sit on frogs. 'Well, I'm changing the rules,' said the frog. 'From now on, dogs sit on logs, not frogs!' And everyone else is going to have to sit somewhere else, too.

A delightful and comprehensive collection of all the best known traditional children's rhymes. Click on the link below to find out the story listing.

Timothy is on probation. It's a strange word - something that happens to other kids, to delinquents, not to kids like him. And yet, he is under house arrest for the next year. He must check in weekly with a probation officer and a therapist and keep a journal for an entire year. And mostly, he has to stay out of trouble. But when he must take drastic measures to help his struggling family, staying out of trouble proves more difficult than Timothy ever thought it would be.

The Bunnies are off on an adventure! What will it be this time? A treasure hunt? An elf chase? An egg hunt? Or a springtime mission to wake up all the animals? Perfect for a Easter or springtime gift, children will delight in these bouncy, energetic readings from the superb Sarah Ovens.

Jack has designed the ultimate fantasy car. Inspired by zeppelins and trains, Cadillacs and old planes, with brilliant colors and lots of shiny chrome, this far-out vision is ready to cruise! There's a fireplace, a pool, and even a snack bar! After a tour of the ritzy interior, Robert the robot starts up the motor...and Jack and his dad set off on the wildest test drive ever!

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.

Poetry for all seasons for young listeners. Includes poems about nature, the landscape, the weather, and children’s experiences of the seasons, from ice cream to Christmas trees. Poems read by legendary Irish novelist Jennifer Johnston, as well as four poems set to music and performed by Irish musician, Enda Reilly. Perfect for children ages 8+.

Simon Snootle and Other Small Stories is about seven misguided tales of humorous woe by several downtrodden characters that are simply looking to be themselves. The book begins with Simon Snootle, a meager young man who lived most of his life at the bottom of a cistern with neighborhood cats. He is not aware of any tragedy of the situation, but rather makes the best of it, knowing that eventually more things will fall in as he did.

John Farrell takes kids on a rhyming tour of the night sky, from A to Z, with facts about the wonders of space. From distant Andromeda, a galaxy made up of billions of stars, to the constellation of the zodiac, Farrell covers the high points of outer space. How do you find Jupiter or Venus? How does the Moon cause the tides of Earth's shores? How can you find the North Star, and why do all other stars seem to go around it? The answers to these and many other questions are contained in this beautiful volume of science that will delight a young listener's imagination.

"Cautionary Tales", humorous poems with an implausible moral, are the most widely known of Hilaire Belloc's writings. Supposedly for children, they, like Lewis Carroll's works, are more to adult and satirical tastes. Here, Joyce Grenfell reads a selection.

A heart-warming, rhyming story about a little otter called Oliver, written by bestselling poet Pam Ayres, author of The Last Hedgehog. Come on down to the riverbank, and discover a wild and wonderful world. Oliver the otter is happy enough living alone, swimming or scampering along the twisty-rooted waterways. Until one day, among the green rushes, he meets an otter called Ottilie – and his life changes forever.

Dive into the enchanting world of autumn with Autumn Wonders: A Collection of Fall Poems for Kids, designed for ages 5 to 12 and brought to you by British author and illustrator Mahsa Shirazi.

Mother Goose has been charming audiences for centuries, and this Classic Treasury of Nursery Rhymes features many beloved poems as well as some new favorites. Sit with little Miss Muffet on her tuffet, climb the hill with Jack and Jill, and baa with the black sheep in this timeless classic. This beautiful collection brings all of your favorite nursey rhymes to life for story time. A treasury of nostalgic tales from Mother Goose, this collection will encourage even the youngest of listeners to laugh and giggle as you read aloud some fun and sometimes silly rhymes.

Learn more about haiku, which are short poems, written in a style created in Japan more than 400 years ago.

Until she finishes her laundry, Anna won't be chased away by an ice troll!

Carrying just a suitcase and an old laundry bag filled with clothes, Kasienka and her mother are immigrating to England from Poland. Kasienka isn't the happiest girl in the world. At home, her mother is suffering from a broken heart as she searches for Kasienka's father. And at school, Kasienka is having trouble being the new girl and making friends. The only time she feels comforted is when she's swimming at the pool. But she can't quite shake the feeling that she's sinking. Until a new boy swims into her life....