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Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: They make the world a better place. Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features 13 acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero is you.

Set off on an outdoor adventure with this collection of classic tales by the world's best loved storyteller. The perfect holiday listen for children aged seven and up! From stolen dogs and disappearing necklaces to journeys to faraway lands, these fun-filled stories are packed full of mystery and adventure. These entertaining tales are the ideal length for listening to at bedtime or in the classroom.

Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, even though they're sometimes surprised by his materials - who could forget the tower he built out of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming will charm creative kids everywhere and will amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.

Children of all ages will delight in listening to these four original stories performed by Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning celebrities. Betty White reads Mary Sheldon's A Day at the Zoo, the story of Lizzy and her troublesome friend Eric on the day they finally get to visit the zoo. Sharon Stone performs Dancing in the Park, the story of a dancer named Claudia who is determined to cheer up a sad little boy in the park. Jeremy Irons gives a lively performance of Ari Meyers' The Triumphant Beautiful Egg, and more!

"Les lettres de mon moulin" est un recueil de nouvelles d'Alphonse Daudet. Les deux nouvelles sont racontées par l'inimitable et talentueux Fernandel, "La chèvre de Monsieur Seguin" et "Le curée de Cucugnan".

When noted English writer William Somerset Maugham set off for the South Seas to regain his health, he gathered the materials and wrote the stories represented here. These are among Maugham's best, and the best stories ever written about the exotic South Seas.

Анна Мария Гертруда Шмидт - или, как ее называют во всем мире, Анни Шмидт, самая остроумная бабушка Голландии - нидерландская сказочница, которая получила за свои книги для детей премию имени Ганса Христиана Андерсона. В ХХ веке Анни Шмидт буквально перевернула детскую литературу Нидерландов. Ее яркие, смешные, абсурдные книги были переведены на десятки иностранных языков и радуют детей во всем мире.

In an ever increasing stressful world for young children, we understand how important it is for young children to get a goodnights sleep. Which is why this collection of calming bedtime stories will help your child to relax after a stressfully day and drift off fast to a deep sleep.

Create a calming and magical environment for your young child to fall asleep to with this collection of 8 calming bedtime stories. Each story is read by our narrators soothing voices will help settle your little one down and allow them drift off quickly to a peaceful deep sleep.

Ce n’est pas toujours facile de grandir ! Qu’on ait 5 ans, 8 ans ou 10 ans, on doit faire face à la nouveauté. Les relations avec les copains, les envies, les petites frayeurs, les parents qui ne nous voient pas changer, tout cela fait grandir les enfants et les construit peu à peu. Avec ces 10 histoires légères, les petits de 5 à 8 ans rencontreront Louise qui fait trop de caprices, Enzo qui a peur de se battre, Baptiste qui aime bien tout diriger, ou Lily qui a vraiment très peur des piqures.

Step into a world of wonder and adventure with "The Magic Treehouse Kids Stories Book"! Join Emma and Max as they uncover the secrets of a mysterious, enchanted treehouse hidden in the attic of their grandparents' countryside home. Each chapter is a magical journey, filled with whimsical adventures, colorful characters, and extraordinary worlds waiting to be explored.

Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres suivants :. La fée Fifolette a cassé sa baguette. La fée Fifolette et le gâteau Bonbon. La fée Fifolette et le bobo de mouton. La fée Fifolette voyage dans l'espace. La fée Fifolette déclenche des tempêtes. L'histoire racontée par les parents est un moment privilégié de la vie de famille. La collection Mes premières Belles Histoires offre une telle variété de héros, de situation passant de l'action au conte ou à la vie quotidienne qu'il est impossible de ne pas satisfaire le désir d'aventure et de tendresse.

Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres suivants : Monsieur Nuage est enrhumé. Le pull de Pauline. Grand-Mère Ourse et le Petit Chaperon blanc. Petit à petit, Pépone fait son nid. La petite fée au pyjama gris. Un cheveu dans ma soupe. Le magazine de référence qui éveille les enfants aux contes des souvenirs de lecture pour la vie ! À l'âge où l'enfant ne sait pas lire, il a besoin d'histoires mettant en mots et en images ce qu'il ne saurait dire ou appréhender autrement, et de récits pour se représenter le monde et ses émotions.

Go on Easter adventures to imagine the biggest chocolate egg ever, discover a lamb who took a ride in a pram and help a rabbit on a very windy day. All these and more in this springtime collection of short stories from Enid Blyton. Perfect for children aged five and up! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident listeners to enjoy alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for bedtime or the classroom.

In Dinosaur School Basil Brontosaurus is teased at playschool by all the other little dinosaurs, who call him stupid. His mother tells him he's special because he has two brains—one in his head and one is his back. Basil is so pleased that he starts to throw his weight around at playschool. That is, until he meets a large Tyrannosaurus rex!

What happens when the quiet woods Mason watches from his window whispers back? One magical twilight, a mysterious hoot leads young Mason to Orion, an owl with eyes like liquid gold and feathers as soft as secrets. When Orion leaves a special feather gift, it's more than just a feather—it's an invitation.

Anna's science teacher really gets on her nerves – but is that a good enough reason to turn her into a giant rat? With a big, angry rat on the loose, Anna soon realises she's made a bad mistake. How will she turn it back into her teacher? And can she do it quickly, before anyone finds out that she's an apprentice witch? Anna can't admit what she's done, so no one can help her with her big, furry problem – or can they? Sometimes even witches need a little help from their friends!

Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them... Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them!

Ce sont 7 contes pour enfants de Valérie Bonenfant autour de l'écologie. On y trouvera Jetrai la poubelle, J'habite un trou de serrure, Stop l'escargot à ressorts, l'arbre Chingo, Les cheveux de la terre, J'habite une serre, Papouette la libellule. Ces contes mettent en scène de petits insectes perturbés par la pollution, et essayant avec leurs moyens d'y faire face. Instructifs, facétieux, ils amusent autant qu'ils apprennent.

A dark-clad Persian woman fills her calendar with death. The Deadly Violin plays an unearthly, fatal tune. The Maggot and The Blood-Drawing Ghost creep over the countryside. They are part of a gruesome crowd of monsters, skeletons, and banshees from all over the world that is ready to have you howling with delight!