Myths For Kids

In the hottest hour of the hottest day of the year, a fateful wind blows into Oaxaca City. It whistles down cobbled streets and rustles the jacaranda trees before slipping into the window of an 11-year-old girl named Clara. Unbeknownst to her, Clara has been marked for la Lotería. Life and Death deal the Lotería cards but once a year, and the stakes could not be higher. Every card reveals a new twist in Clara’s fate - a scorpion, an arrow, a blood-red rose. If Life wins, Clara will live to a ripe old age. If Death prevails, she’ll flicker out like a candle.

Step into a world of timeless magic and adventure with this charming collection of classic fairy tales! Featuring beloved stories from legendary storytellers like The Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Maud Lindsay, Edric Vredenburg, Andrew Lang, and Edith Howes, this collection of fairy tales brings together enchanting tales filled with wonder, wisdom, and imagination. From courageous heroes and clever princesses to magical creatures and faraway kingdoms, each story is beautifully told to captivate young listeners and spark their imagination.

Dive into a realm where Norse gods and giants clash, fearless warriors brave the seas, and magical creatures roam the Nine Worlds of Norse mythology. Say goodbye to boring books—this is Viking mythology like you’ve never heard it before.

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.

Sylvester Lou is unlike anyone you have ever met. He has large eyes, floppy ears, and even a beak! Sylvester lives in Linx Land, where the same this or the same that is celebrated, and being different is not appreciated at all. But that’s one of the things that makes Sylvester wonder about the Linxes’ archenemy—the savage beasts known as humans. They live nearby, but are separated by a mountain and a river that Sylvester is forbidden to cross. But that mountain looks beautifully enticing.

Jumbeelia the young giantess has a wonderful idea. She throws a bimple over the edge of Groil, and overnight it sprouts into a bimplestonk. Down she climbs into the land of the iggly plops, where she discovers Colette, Poppy, and Stephen.

The circus has arrived at last. Prince Martin and his cousin, Princess Margaret, have a glorious time - until they see a scary Northman selling a blind bear cub into captivity. When the kids intervene, the Northman’s cryptic threat chills their blood.... But with the help of old friends, they hatch a plan to rescue the cub - and take him home to Northland, where the colossal creatures are bad...and the Northmen are worse.

When Barnaby, one of the Queen's most loyal corgis, discovers his prized marrow bone has vanished, he thinks it's just a simple case of theft. But as more of his friends' favorite toys disappear and a strange tension falls over Buckingham Palace, Barnaby realizes he's sniffed out a much bigger problem. With the help of an unexpected ally, this small corgi must unravel a dastardly plot that goes far beyond missing trinkets—a conspiracy that threatens the entire kingdom. Can one very good boy save the day? For Barnaby the corgi, it all started with a missing bone. But this was no ordinary theft.

Alle i hele kongeriget jubler, da prinsesse Aurora bliver født. Alle, undtagen den onde fe, som nedkalder en forbandelse: Prinsessen vil inden sin 16-års fødselsdag stikke sig på en ten på en spinderok og dø. Men Auroras gudmødre, de tre gode feer, bruger deres magi og forvandler forbandelsen, så prinsessen kan vækkes til live igen af et ægte kærlighedskys fra en prins.

Havfruen Ariel lever i havet med sin familie og sine venner, men hun kan ikke lade være med at drømme om, hvordan det må være at leve på land. Da hun redder en flot prins fra at drukne, bliver hendes ønske endnu stærkere, og hun kontakter den eneste, der kan hjælpe hende: havheksen Ursula. I et kapløb med tiden må Ariel nu både vinde prinsens kærlighed og redde sin fars kongerige.

After a summer away, Kelcie Murphy is excited to be back at the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts. But she and her friends have barely settled in when they receive a visit from her mother—the war goddess, Nemain—with a warning of coming calamity. The Heart of Danu, the legendary source of all light and warmth in the Lands of Summer, is going to be stolen. And only Kelcie and her mates can stop it. As they travel with the rest of the students to Summer City to take part in the glorious Ascension Ceremony, Kelcie has no time for the military parade, the lavish ball, or even to visit her father.

Audio dramatizations of classic children's stories, performed by kids, for kids! A rich audio tapestry of music, sound effects, and a full cast of talented children, creating a theatre of the mind that's perfect for stimulating kids' imagination. This volume includes Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, The Musicians of Bremen, Cinderella", Sleeping Beauty, and Hansel and Gretel.

Embark on a magical journey in "Uncle Rico's Rhyming Fables," where 160 enchanting stories await, skillfully written in rhyme to resonate with the rhythms of our modern era. These fables mark a departure from the past, where strength dictated right and instead focus on the beauty of cooperation and partnership that defines our interconnected world.

Step into a world of castles, courage, and fairy-tale dreams with Prince and Princess Bedtime Stories for Kids: Book 1 — a delightful collection of 10 enchanting bedtime stories featuring charming princes, kind-hearted princesses, and magical kingdoms. From brave royal heroes and clever princesses to talking animals and magical quests, each story is lovingly crafted to entertain young imaginations while gently guiding them toward a peaceful night's sleep.

Lulu Sinagtala can’t wait for a fun Christmas break. She’s excited to hang out with her sister, Kitty, and best friend, Bart; to reenact her favorite legends from Tagalog folklore (like the amazing tale of Bernardo Carpio); and, of course, to eat as much yummy street-side inihaw as possible! But when a vicious wakwak attacks her neighborhood and kidnaps Mom, Lulu discovers the creatures and deities of Tagalog myth are real and that two additional Realms exist beyond our own. To make it worse, Lulu has superhuman strength and the ability to wield magic.

Buckle up for a thrilling journey through ancient Ireland, Scotland, and Wales—where fairies play tricks, giants battle wits, and warriors like Cú Chulainn take on epic challenges!

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and travel to Japan—a land of legendary samurai, magical creatures, and ancient wisdom! Prepare to dive into a world where brave warriors battle dragons, spirits roam enchanted forests, and gods and goddesses shape the destiny of mortals.

When Tessa and her sisters are told they will be staying at their grandparents in Japan, Tessa is thrilled. But her hopes are dashed when she realizes that life in Japan is just like being in California: her sisters are old enough to go into Tokyo, while her grandparents want her to stay home with the neighbor kid, Jin. When Tessa is finally allowed to go to Tokyo, it’s only to join her grandpa’s retiree aerobic class with none other than Jin. Their forced hang out comes crashing to a halt when Tessa and Jin break the Miyata family’s heirloom—releasing the malicious samurai god Taira Masakado.

All little asura kids are naughty and troublesome and always up to something! Little will you know when you land in a muddy puddle or your long hair gets chopped off into a bob. They will prod, pull and tug you till you yell—just like the gods in the heavens, especially Vishnu and Shiva who are simply fed up!

Step into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras with "Mardi Gras Day: Tales of Magic and Celebration," a captivating collection of stories that transport readers to the heart of New Orleans' most enchanting festival. From the bustling streets of the French Quarter to the grand parades and lively celebrations, each story in this book is a journey of discovery, adventure, and joy. Join young protagonists like Coco, Benny, Lily, and Jazzy as they embark on whimsical adventures filled with mystery, music, and culinary delights.