Magical Child

Though everyone in the village of  Tres Montes thinks Sonia Ocampo is blessed, she knows she is nothing but a fraud. She’s spent her life listening to the hopes and wishes of her neighbors and family, but when a classmate dies despite her prayers, she is forced to realize that she has no special powers - no way to prevent bad things from happening.

Master storyteller David Almond presents a beautiful collection of short fiction interwoven with pieces that illuminate the inspiration behind the stories. May Malone is said to have a monster in her house, but what Norman finds there may just be the angel he needs. Joe Quinn's house is noisy with poltergeists, or could it be Davie's raging causing the disturbance?

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Anna loves her peaceful world. Even so, she begins her third year at Quentin Academy with bad premonitions. Carlotta flies to Mongolia to rescue six-year-old Inara, a child with a unique and powerful gift and whose family has been killed. Anna and her family want to do everything for Inara's safety, but can they really protect her? Then disaster strikes. During a flight maneuver with the new express carpets, something happens that never happened before—a carpet crashes. Who are the unseen enemies that threaten Anna's world?

In a land where rivers carry memory and wind speaks without sound, Crazy Horse walks the quiet path of reverence and reflection. With moccasins pressed to sacred ground and a heart open to ancestral whispers, he journeys through water, sky, and silence—teaching that honor does not shout, it flows. Inspired by heritage and guided by spirit, this tender story invites young listeners to listen with their hearts and remember the wisdom rooted in stillness. When Crazy Horse meets a boy by the river, a moment of quiet connection transforms into a powerful message.

Deep in the heart of the midnight woods, where moonlight dances through whispering leaves, lives a clever little squirrel with a twinkle in his eye—and a secret brighter than the stars themselves. Each night, as the world sleeps, this mysterious creature scurries through the trees, collecting fallen stars and hiding them in a secret stash known only to him. But when a young wanderer stumbles upon his glowing treasures, the forest begins to hum with wonder, and the squirrel must decide if magic is meant to be hidden—or shared.

Kai Sosa is so passionate about swimming he is practically a fish. This summer, he's determined to become the athlete he once was on an elite invitational team. But something invisible holds him back. His race times are off. Dreams of his sister Cali haunt him. And he hasn't found her missing gold cuff, her last request. When Kai discovers a library book Cali had checked out multiple times—about an underwater realm and a mysterious place called the Library of Despair and Sorrow—details from the story begin to appear in his own life.

At twelve years old Betty Steady stands tall and dazzling, and is the Guardian of Wobbly Rock – a faraway kingdom which she protects fearlessly all on her own. But then the Toad Witch literally cuts Betty down to size. Can Betty prevent disaster before the Toad Witch and her evil army launch a terrible attack on Wobbly Rock? And when will she learn that she doesn't have to do stuff all on her own any more? Join us for fights and friendships! Lasagne-eating snails and slimy villains!

Oscar is a little terrified to find that a lion is going to be looking after him for the weekend. But when the lion lets him eat as many biscuits as he wants, and reads him his favourite story ten times, Oscar realises he might be on to something good. Soon, Oscar discovers that the lion can change into different animals and the pair find themselves having all kinds of adventures! But before the lion has to go, might he have one more amazing transformation up his sleeve?

The sea has always called to Sofia, even when she and her mom lived in a big city nowhere near its shore. That's how Sofia always knew she was a mermaid--that, and the fact that the sea and its creatures are much easier to understand than people. Like her mother, who is sending Sofia away instead of her barracuda of a boyfriend; that's a flying fish if Sofia's ever seen one, spending so much time reaching for the sky she can't see what's going on below the surface. When Sofia meets her abuela, she knows she's up against a sea dragon.

For as long as she can remember, Yomi has heard stories about Nkara – magnificent creatures that roam the African continent. Now she’s about to meet them for real! Yomi and her brother Kayode are on a trip to The Gambia when they witness the Dragon King Ninki Nanka being kidnapped from the sky. Determined to save him, Yomi and Kay uncover secrets and meet magnificent beasts – but will it be enough to save Ninki Nanka?

Once upon a time, plucked chickens began appearing in every kitchen. Where do these rogue chickens come from, and how did they get a peculiar attitude? No one will know until the sheriff cracks the case.

Join us on a magical journey around the world, where the enchanted bed takes you on an exciting ride to meet new friends and discover all types of amazing lands. It's a fairytale for the mind, and takes you away into slumber land, surrounding you with positivity and fun for toddlers and children, teaching them kindness along the way. The perfect bed time story!

Welcome to Dreamland Adventures, where the magical world of bedtime stories comes to life. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, there's a special time when we can escape to enchanting realms, embark on incredible journeys, and let our imaginations run wild. That time is bedtime, and these stories are crafted to make it a moment of wonder and delight for 3-7 year-olds.

Midnights Magical Adventure is the new sensation that is taking over story time. With colorful images, it is sure to bring joy to every child's heart. But don't take my word for it, check it out for yourselves. Enjoy the magical adventure with Midnight that will lead children into a wonderful fantasyland.

Is there anything more magical than a new best friend? Especially when that friend is a tiny kitten named Cosmo, who happens to have sparkling secrets! When Emily welcomes Cosmo into her home, she finds not just a pet, but a companion filled with gentle wonder. Cosmo can talk in whispers only Emily understands, change his snowy paws to dazzling colours, and even weave the sweetest dreams to chase away nighttime worries. Follow their delightful escapades as they find lost treasures with sparkle trails, sing flowers awake with magical hums, and share secrets under the vast, starry sky.

In the Christmas tale "Snowy"s Christmas Adventure" Emma was building her first snowman of the season. She gave him a carrot nose, shiny black buttons for eyes, a bright red and black scarf, and a magical snowflake. On a cold December evening, in a small snowy town. As the stars twinkled above Snowy the snow boy told Emma that he had been waiting for someone with a kind heart to bring him to life. Emma felt special. One night, Snowy told Emma about Santa Claus and his workshop at the North Pole.

Noah loves his nighttime reading ritual with his dad. Stuck in a small new town after the pandemic caused his parents’ marriage to fracture, the curious thirteen-year-old happily explores the peculiar local bookstore. But when the lonely youngster takes home a firefighter’s old diary, he’s amazed when it transforms him into the book’s owner and transports him across space and time to a blazing building.

Outside of Russia, Leo Tolstoy is known mostly as the author of the Napoleonic War epic War and Peace. Therefore, this collection is bound to be a new experience for most, since it includes a set of Tolstoy's stories intended for children.

Mirabelle's mum is a witch, her dad is a fairy, and she is a bit of both! Mirabelle doesn't mean to cause trouble, it just seems to follow her round. But when she and her brother go to stay at their fairy grandparents, she is determined that nothing will go wrong, and she is going to be on her very best, most fairy-like, behaviour.