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Stare if you dare, into Paul Jennings' wild world. What happens when you grow younger?

Alex Goodwin tackles everything from curling tournaments to high-stress bakery jobs to incredibly inventive (in the wrong way!) midnight tours of Igor’s castle to the hardship of aglet manufacturing to the satisfaction of homecoming (even if that home happens to be a bomb-testing field in the Death Valley).

There Was an Old Woman (Who Lived in a Shoe): What do you do when you live in a shoe? Save up some loot and move to a boot! There Was a Crooked Man: Everything is a little crooked in this silly rhyme everyone loves to recite.

Here is a charming Christmas tale about a young woman staying with her aunt in rural New England. When Sophie invites her high-society friends to visit her and Aunt Pemy, they quickly - and much to their delight - discover that there's much more to country life than they had ever imagined.

Six short stories for children including a squirrel, a gecko, a rooster, a unicorn, and two other animals. Perfect length for a bedtime listen.

Originally published in 1901, A Christmas Inspiration centers around a group of girls spending Christmas at a boarding-house. Once they realize that Miss Allen did not receive any gifts or letters, they come up with a plan to make her Christmas a happy one. This version of A Christmas Inspiration was recorded as part of Dreamscape's Classic Christmas Stories: A Collection of Timeless Holiday Tales.

The Christmas Stories by Selma Lagerlöf is a charming compilation of holiday tales penned by the renowned Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf. This anthology features three enchanting stories: A Christmas Guest, The Holy Night, and The Legend of the Christmas Rose. Selma Lagerlöf, known for her lyrical prose and storytelling prowess, invites listeners to experience the magic and wonder of Christmas through her narratives. These stories are steeped in Scandinavian traditions and reflect the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Il était une fois un drôle de caneton si différent de ses frères et soeurs de couvée et que tout le monde trouvait si laid qu'il était la risée de tous... Le célèbre conte d'Andersen, un texte court adapté aux petits.

A gentle moment of calm, just when little ones need it most. This heartwarming collection of 20 relaxing 5-minute stories is designed to soothe, settle, and bring a sense of peace to young listeners. Whether it’s winding down before bed, taking a quiet break during the day, or creating a calm atmosphere after playtime, these short and gentle tales provide the perfect escape into a world of kindness, imagination, and relaxation.

Un lionceau qui rêve de rencontrer l'Homme, une jeune fille courageuse prête à tout pour ramener la joie dans son village, un petit arbuste introverti qui sauve toute une forêt grâce à sa générosité... Neuf contes sont à découvrir et à écouter dans cette magnifique compilations d'histoires écrites par Souleymane Mbodj et illustrées par Qu Lan. Des contes pour découvrir la littérature orale d'Afrique de l'Ouest. Des histoires d'hommes, des histoires d'animaux, où humour, sagesse et philosophie nous racontent les valeurs...

From silly mix-ups and sweet surprises to timeless traditions and magical memories, Christmas Bedtime Stories for Kids (Part 3) wraps your child in cozy, comforting stories that celebrate connection, kindness, and family love. Each tale is short, soothing, and perfect for toddlers and kids to drift off to sleep with the spirit of Christmas in their hearts.

That’s your cue to press play on Campfire Stories for Kids: The Howling Tales Collection—a spellbinding mix of mystery, laughter, and just the right amount of goosebumps. Every story pulls kids into a world where curiosity wins over fear, and imagination runs wild beneath the stars.

All evil starts somewhere, and Simon Lewis learns how The Circle—led by Valentine Morgenstern—began. One of ten adventures in Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy. The Shadowhunter Academy has only just reopened following the disastrous rise of the Circle. Now the faculty can finally admit to...

Make bedtime magical with a collection of enchanting bedtime stories that will help your little one fall into a deep peaceful slumber. Through these delightful classic stories and fairy tales your little one will build the tools needed to conquer anxiety and build resilience.

Princess Florizella was friends with some of the princesses who had studied the Princess Rules, and behaved just as the Rules said they should. Florizella thought their hair was lovely: so golden and so very long. And their clothes were nice: so richly embroidered. And their shoes were delightful: so tiny and handmade in silk. But their days bored her to death....

When storyteller David Novak asked a young girl what she wanted for dinner, the answer he got was "Cookies!" That girl didn't get cookies for dinner, but she did get a story.

Una colección de historias muy queridas para brujas y hechiceros de todas las edades, Los cuentos de Beedle el Bardo son los cuentos de hadas de los hermanos Grimm del mundo mágico. Esta edición fue traducida de las runas originales por Hermione Granger, y contiene notas útiles del Profesor Dumbledore y de J. K. Rowling.

Gemeinsam mit ihrer großen Schwester Lilly und ihrer besten Freundin Leonie, erlebt Alyssa viele Abenteuer rund um Weihnachten. Mit dem Einhorn Auriel begeben sich die drei Mädchen auf abenteuerliche Reisen in den Zauberwald und treffen auf den Weihnachtsmann, seine Helfer und den Osterhasen, der viel lieber ein Weihnachtshase wäre.

Begleitet die drei Freundinnen durch den Advent und erlebt mit ihnen viele spannende und magische Abenteuer.

La rentrée scolaire approche et vous cherchez le meilleur moyen d’accompagner votre enfant dans cette étape essentielle? "25 Histoires pour la rentrée" est le livre parfait pour préparer les enfants à la rentrée des classes tout en douceur et avec bonne humeur!

Thirteen award-winning fantasy and science fiction writers offer up their versions of these classic fairy tales as well as other favorites, including The Ugly Duckling, Ali Baba, Hansel and Gretel, and more. Some of the stories are funny, some are strange, and others are dark and disturbing - but each offers something as unexpected as a wolf at the door.