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Catch the holiday spirit with this magical collection of beloved Christmas tales. Christmas favorites from L.M. Montgomery, O. Henry, Willa Cather, Hans Christian Anderson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Bret Harte and Anthony Trollope are lovingly recorded and presented here in one enchanting volume.

Nothing to Be Afraid Of may be the title of this collection of stories, but nearly all the stories do have something rather frightening in them. At least, they are frightening for the characters within them because the horrors which they’ve imagined simply won’t go away. They are the kind of horrors that follow you upstairs in the dark and slide under the bed, and there they stay... Ten scary, darkly funny stories about the strangeness beneath the surface of everyday life, from acclaimed author Jan Mark.

Die Geschichte von zwei Nachbarn und einer klitzekleinen Schildkröte, von Kultautor Roald Dahl ("Charlie und die Schokoladenfabrik"). "Ich weiß übrigens, wie man Schildkröten schneller wachsen lassen kann – wenn Sie das wirklich möchten." Mr Hoppy wohnt ganz oben in einem großen Haus. Mrs Silver wohnt unten. Mr Hoppy mag Mrs Silver, aber Mrs Silver hat nur Augen für Alfie. Alfie ist eine sehr kleine Schildkröte, und Mrs Silver hat nur einen einzigen Wunsch: Alfie soll endlich eine große Schildkröte werden. Doch Alfie will einfach nicht wachsen! Da hat Mr Hoppy einen genialen Einfall.

A collection of some of Puffin's best-loved stories all about travel and adventure featuring books by... Quentin Blake, Giles Andreae & Korky Paul, Benedict Blathwayt, Matt de la Pena & Christian Robinson, Emma Thompson, William Steig, Joel Stewart, Shirley Hughes, Peter Bentley & Helen Oxenbury and Nadia Shireen.

Joanna and Janet are identical twins; they are six years old. They both have long hair, tall and light skin. Everyone loves them because they are beautiful. Their father was a pilot and their mother a nurse. Joanna wanted to become a pilot, just like her father.

How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics for Kids series, international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to this Sherlock Holmes short story adaptation: "The Speckled Band". Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the speckled band in a child-friendly, 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged nine to 12 to get started with the world's most famous detective.

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

An immersive anthology of stories examining home and belonging, with an introduction from former Waterstones Children’s Book Prize category winner Sharna Jackson, Happy Here features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors exploring themes of family, friendship, laughter, magic and peril - in different genres and styles, but all about joy.

Estas Navidades vamos a poder acompañar en sus aventuras Perico el conejo travieso, que siempre anda metiéndose en líos... y también podréis conocer a la ardillita comenueces que siempre está cantándole canciones al gran búho que ya está un poco harto de ella. Pero si queréis conocer a los gatitos también muy traviesos, éste es el momento. Descargaros este pack de Navidad y os aseguro que os vais a divertir de lo lindo.

¿Alguna vez te has preguntado qué ocurre cuando te duele la barriga y te tiras pedetes? ¿O por qué te pica la cabeza cuando tienes piojos? ¿O cómo tienes que lavarte los las manos y los dientes para deshacerte de virus y caries? En estos cuentos te lo explicará Lucía, mi pediatra. Por otro lado, ¿has sentido miedo alguna vez? Yo también, y gracias a Pepón el León, lo he superado. Te lo presentaré en un cuento.

This bundle includes Aliens in the Sky, The Cold People, and The Witch's Revenge.

The Magic In Metaphor is a remarkable journey through the power of storytelling, crafted to touch the hearts and minds of young listeners. This collection of 25 tales, each a metaphor for life's various challenges, is designed to foster emotional growth, resilience, and understanding in children. Characters like Archie the Puppy and Lyla the Ladybug become guides in a world where emotions and life lessons are gently explored, making it an invaluable tool for parents, teachers, and counselors.

A contemporary collection of original short stories by Anica Mrose Rissi that is sure to elicit chills, laughs, and screams, even from the most devoted fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! A game of hide-and-seek goes on far too long. A lookalike doll makes itself right at home. A school talent-show act leaves the audience aghast. And a summer at camp takes a turn for the braaaains.

These are the fairy tales that history forgot - or concealed. Tales in which gender is fluid and where queer stories can have a happy ending. From the humble sailor who finds his handsome prince to the transgender market girl who becomes queen, from Europe to Asia via the African savannah, LGBTQ+ folklore researcher Pete Jordi Wood has combed through generations of history and collected and adapted ten unforgettable stories featuring queer characters.

Take part in the heroic rescue of a fishing boat in trouble, meet a boy who makes an extraordinary discovery in the vegetable patch, and find out how a farm cat forms a very special connection with a young Ukrainian girl. These three uplifting stories capture the wonder, muck and magic of a city child’s week on the farm.

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.

Grab yourself a hot chocolate and get cosy for a collection of wintery Christmas stories that will have your little ones dreaming of Santa Claus and his reindeers.

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.

Tus personajes clásicos favoritos—y alguno más que pronto lo será—te invitan a disfrutar de 25 cuentos que duran 5 minutos, que es lo que tú tardas en quedarte dormido.

"Listen and Play" encourages pre-school children to observe the world with theirs ears! Each audiobook contains an exciting mix of songs, nursery rhymes, sound puzzles, and tongue twisters, and finishes with a short story.