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In presenting this selection of the Bard's stories to children, Edith Nesbit hopes to entice her young audience to read them in their later years when they can more appreciate the magic and richness of the language. Selections include: "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Tempest", "As You Like It", "The Winter's Tale", "King Lear", "Twelfth Night", "Romeo and Juliet", "Pericles", "Hamlet", "Cymbeline" and "The Taming of the Shrew".

Fascinating science fiction tales from some of the greatest writers in the world. •The Unparalleled Adventures of one Hans Pfaal by Edgar Allan Poe•The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson•The Horror of the Heights by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•The Three Drugs by Edith Nesbit•The Lifted Veil by George Eliot•When the World Screamed by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle•The Finest Story in the World by Rudyard Kipling

A young man, who was very much in love, had a dream, vision, or perhaps a premonition that his beloved had died, or would die. It all seemed so real. He was arrested for being drunk, but the waking dream colored everything about his future - and the desirable semi-detached. A memorable short mystery by beloved author Edith Nesbit.

February - the second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar brings not only the shortest month but, for lovers everywhere, Valentine's Day. On this and other themes, our poets, including Nesbit, Teasdale, and Coleridge, have much to say.

After the mysetrious disappearance of their father, three children move to a small house near a country railway station. Here they find solace and adventure and they learn some valuable lessons about what is really important in life. This recording was selected as a "Notable Children's Recording" by the American Library Association.

Thought of as the first modern writer for children, Edith Nesbit also wrote for adults, producing more than 50 books in total. Like many consummate writers who yearn to be recognised as poets, her other works are given greater recognition. Now, in this volume, you be the judge. These poems are brought to your ears by Ghizela Rowe and Richard Mitchley.

A dragon who flies out of a magical book; one whose purr quiets a fussy baby; another who eats an entire pack of tame hunting hippopotamuses: these eight dragon tales are filled with the imaginative wit of children's author Edith Nesbit.

Kind little Edmund loved to find out about things. (And finding out about things is not the same as learning about things, as you do in school.) One day he finds out about the creatures living in the mountain near his village and thinks maybe he doesn't like finding out about things so much after all. But once the creatures have been found, there is nothing to do but find a way to save the village before it's too late.

First written in 1902, this is one of Edith Nesbit's best loved children's stories. It all begins when a group of five children – Robert, Anthea, Cyril, Jane, and their baby brother, the Lamb - move from London to the countryside of Kent. While playing in a gravel pit, they discover a rather grumpy, ugly and occasionally malevolent sand-fairy known as the Psammead who is compelled to grant one wish of theirs per day. The effects of each wish last until sundown. All the wishes granted to the children go hilariously wrong.

Young Earnest befriends another little boy on his family’s weekly trips to church. But is he an imaginary friend conjured to amuse during long sermons, or is the little stone cherub something more? 'The Marble Child' is taken from the second volume of the Victorian Anthologies Horror series, featuring short stories by classic writers of the spooky, the scary and the supernatural. Guaranteed to give you the shivers, each collection includes familiar and loved creepy tales as well as those less well-known. With music by Benedict Edwards.

John makes up his mind to marry May Forster, the prettiest young woman in the village. After John asks her to marry him several times, May finally agrees. John says that his love for May is so great that he would come back from the dead if that was what she wanted him to do. Two days before his wedding, John leaves to visit his seriously ill godfather. May begs him not to go because she has a feeling that something bad will happen. John reassures her that nothing will prevent him from arriving at his wedding on time.

For much of history women have been seen rather than heard. Their thoughts, their views, have lain too long in the shadows of our culture. Whilst this traditional view has some merit it is not entirely accurate. Here, gathered together in these volumes, we can, through their words, experience their lives; we can hear their voices, their thoughts, joys, loves and losses. For the female poet there was always the confining hand of men to instruct that their time was perhaps spent more productively elsewhere.

Women, so often referred to as the gentler sex - in this volume at least, this is an unfounded and unlikely description. From their minds and pens comes a series of macabre, twisted tales that are anything but gentle. But as they weave their magic, usually black, and mesh you into their narrative you just know 'sugar and spice and all things nice' are not likely to be what little girls really are made of and certainly not these femme fatales....

When five children discover the Psammead - a malevolent sand-fairy - who says he can grant wishes, the children cannot believe their luck! All their wildest secret dreams will come true: beauty beyond compare, riches greater than kings, the ability to fly. But wishes are not always what they seem, and every wish the fairy grants goes wrong for the children.

Originally written as a magazine serial, Railway Children tells the story of a family whose life is upturned when the father is accused of espionage and imprisoned. The man’s wife and three children move to a house near a railroad and befriend their new neighbors, who are able to help reunite the family and prove the father’s innocence.

Roberta, Peter, dan Phyllis hidup bahagia di Vila Edgecombe, tapi mereka tidak menyadari betapa bahagianya mereka sampai sesuatu terjadi… sesuatu yang memaksa mereka menjalani kehidupan yang sama sekali berbeda.Ketika Ayah terpaksa pergi beberapa lama, ketiga anak itu bersama Ibu meninggalkan...

Packed with fun, excitement, and heartwarming moments, this Short Story Collection for Kids brings together 20 entertaining tales that will spark imagination and keep children engaged. From talking animals and daring explorers to magical lands and unexpected friendships, each story is designed to captivate young minds and bring joy to story time.

This delightful collection of entertaining and calming stories is perfect for young listeners who love a mix of fun and relaxation. From heartwarming adventures to soothing bedtime tales, each story is crafted to spark imagination while creating a peaceful, comforting atmosphere. Whether it’s a magical journey, a friendly animal adventure, or a dreamy bedtime tale, Children Stories is the perfect companion for quiet moments, car rides, and winding down at the end of the day.

This special collection of 16 calming stories is designed to help settle restless puppies and soothe anxious dogs. With soft, rhythmic storytelling and peaceful themes, these tales create a comforting atmosphere that can help ease separation anxiety, promote relaxation, and provide a sense of security for your beloved pet.

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit.