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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 Remarkable Rocket by Oscar Wilde was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Happy Prince", "The Selfish Giant" and "The Devoted Friend". This story concerns a Firework, who is one of many to be let off at the wedding of a prince and princess. He considers all of the other characters with whom he interacts, the other fireworks, a frog, a dragonfly and a duck, to be his inferiors and criticizes them for not paying sufficient attention to him.

A train ride home from a school field trip turns sinister when two kids spot a body on the tracks. A short story from Guys Read: Thriller, edited by Jon Scieszka.

A short story narrated by 13-year-old author Caden McCoy about a set of twins that want to go to a mega ramp scooter competition. When something happens along the way, will their dream come true?

Listen and relive exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn about children who borrow their uncle’s time machine to get desserts and a boy who hunts for his lost teddy bear at bedtime, along with other stories about mystery and adventure.

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.

When 14 year-old Marcel leads his crew out of a dark and disused snake tunnel in search of fresh air, little does he know he is entering the labyrinthic galleries of an ant nest. With Brim (an inchworm), Bea (a honeybee), and Rhino (a beetle) at his side, he not only discovers the smell of danger but also the essence of friendship and the power of perfume.

From the award-winning author of Hidden Talents, two remarkable short-story collections - Kidzilla and The Witch's Monkey - together for the first time. Plus several brand-new stories. Each hilarious and harrowing. A substitute teacher finds out she has some monsters for students. A group of kids attempts a levitation trick with hair-raising results. A neighborhood is so boring the grown-ups are turning into...well...you know. And dozens more.

This story is excerpted from The Pied Piper of Hamelin: And Other Tales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that the author is known for.

Little Ash Collection has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.

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.

Step into the enchanting world of Percy the Proud Peacock, where magic and wonder await at every turn. Join Percy and his loyal friend Sammy the Squirrel as they embark on a series of thrilling adventures in the enchanted garden. From the moment Percy discovers the hidden wonders of the forest to his daring escapades solving mysteries and making new friends, young listeners will be captivated by the vivid imagery and heartwarming tales that unfold in this delightful bedtime storybook.

“The People Could Fly,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale.

Historias Magicas para Soñar: Cuentos para la Hora de Dormir es una encantadora colección de historias originales para dormir diseñadas para inspirar, calmar y enviar a las jóvenes mentes al mundo de los sueños.

En samling med fyra mysiga, roliga och snöiga julberättelser, perfekt lyssning för att komma i julstämning! Julen närmar sig med stormsteg och allt som hör till med den: snö, jullov, klappar och förväntan. Men det blir inte alltid som tänkt sig.

Tales about sticky confectionary, talking fish, restless gargoyles, mysterious magical eggs in the depths of space, a reasonable giant rat, worlds made with words, and worlds drowned in rivers of chocolate.... For teenagers and children. (Some suitable for adults as well.)

Albert starts a new school and soon learns about the headmaster’s new monstrous marble crusher machine. Sid Creedy decides to have fun with the new boy, Albert. The trusting Albert believes his outrageous stories until the tale of the Marble Crusher reaches the Head Teacher.

Six short stories for younger children aged two to five years. Tested stories for a great bedtime listen! Stories include a cheetah, an ogre, an elephant, a super-duper frog, and two other animals.

Storie della buonanotte: Raccolta di storie coinvolgenti per bambini che amano gli animali è nato per far sì che sia voi che vostro figlio o figlia possiate dormire come si deve. All'interno di questo meraviglioso audiolibro ci sono incredibili avventure, con gli animali come protagonisti, da cui i vostri piccoli potranno trarre grandi insegnamenti che arricchiranno le loro vite. E perché non anche le vostre? Questo libro di storie per bambini è adatto sia ai bambini che alle bambine, e le storie sono divertenti anche per gli adulti.

The Christmas Stories by Washington Irving is a delightful collection that brings together the timeless holiday tales penned by the acclaimed American author Washington Irving. This anthology includes some of Irving's most cherished stories, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, The Christmas Dinner, and more. Washington Irving, known for his masterful storytelling, invites listeners into the heart of Christmas celebrations in 19th-century America. Through his vivid descriptions and memorable characters, Irving captures the warmth, joy, and festive spirit of the holiday season.