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How did Dorothy get to Oz? Before the Yellow Brick Road… before the Tin Man, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion… there was a storm, a secret, and a girl from Kansas with a heart full of questions. In this magical prequel to The Wizard of Oz, discover Dorothy’s untold story, from her quiet life on the prairie to her unforgettable journey to a land of colour, courage, and destiny. With talking Munchkins, mysterious slippers, and witches both kind and cruel, Dorothy is a heartwarming adventure about finding home, even when you’re far from it. Perfect for young readers, families, and ...

🌙🧸 WISH BEDTIME COULD FEEL CALM, CONNECTED, AND SCREEN-FREE AGAIN? ✨😴 In a world of constant noise and glowing screens, Magical & Calming Bedtime Stories for Kids helps your child unwind, breathe deeply, and drift into deep, peaceful sleep—the foundation for balance, focus, and...

Cowardly Lion is the third enchanting tale in the Tales from the Land of Oz series, a heartfelt journey into the making of Oz’s bravest and most unlikely hero. Once the proud guardian of the Emerald Plains, the Lion’s roar falters when a single moment of doubt changes everything. Haunted by fear and searching for courage, he ventures beyond his home, chasing legends of a magic tree that can mend a broken heart. Full of wonder, adventure, and quiet strength, Lion is a beautifully told origin story that brings new life and heart to a beloved character. Perfect for readers aged 7–14 who ...

Celebrating 100 years of one of the most beloved icons of children's literature, Winnie-the-Pooh! Enjoy the collected stories of both Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, voiced by an amazing all-star cast, including Judi Dench, Stephen Fry, Finty Williams, and Geoffrey Palmer. Since...

Fiercetooth, a NightWing obsessed with what could have - and should have - been. Deathbringer, desperate to prove himself as the next great NightWing assassin. Six-Claws, a loyal SandWing, who will soon find that loyalty comes with a price. Foeslayer the NightWing, a dragon in love turned kidnapper, and Prince Arctic of the IceWings, a runaway turned captive. In these four short stories, dig deeper into the world of Pyrrhia to discover what really happened.

Lookie can transform into anything: a butterfly, a tiny fly, even a pebble! But when his curious Earthling Eyes discover a mysterious apple house with a tiny door, nothing could prepare him for what's waiting inside... A whole family of vitamin superheroes, each with their own special powers! There's Iron, the brave warrior who fights off bad viruses. Vitamin C, the ultimate body shield. And Magnesium, who keeps little hearts going thump-thump-thump!

Bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar knows how to make readers laugh. And there are laughs galore in perennial favorite Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger! Before you enter Wayside School, you should know that it’s a thirty-story building with one classroom on each...

Young demigods, brace yourselves for a peak inside the highly classified Demigod Files! Compiled by Camp Half-Blood's senior scribe, Rick Riordan, these top secret archives include three of Percy Jackson's most perilous adventures and behind-the-scenes interviews with your favorite...

If bedtime feels like a battle in your home—endless stalling, racing thoughts, or kids who are “tired but wired”—this audiobook was created for you. Finally… peaceful bedtimes without the struggle. Each story is written with intention: soft language, comforting rhythms, and reassuring themes that make bedtime feel safe, predictable, and calm.

Listen along as Woody and the gang go on a campout; Anna, Elsa, and Olaf have a slumber party; Pongo puts his puppies to bed; and more! With one story for every day of the year, bedtime has never been so much fun...

Young Demigods, Your Destiny Awaits! You must prepare yourself for a difficult future: fighting monsters, adventuring across the globe, and dealing with temperamental Greek and Roman gods. You’ll join your favorite demigods from the Percy Jackson and the Heroes of Olympus series as they face...

A soothing collection of bedtime stories for kids, lovingly created to calm busy minds and ease little ones into sleep, helping make bedtime a peaceful moment for the whole family. When Koko the Koala gives up his own special wish to make his little sister smile, a magical wishing well rewards him with four shimmering Wishing Stars and a beautiful new way to help his friends.

Unconfirmed accounts of a group of Araluen warriors--tales of adventure, battle, and triumph over evil--have spread for centuries throughout the known world. Most notable is a clan shrouded in mystery, phantom warriors known as the Rangers. Only now, centuries after these men and women walked...

In this sharp and quietly humorous tale from Hans Christian Andersen, two very different cocks stand as symbols of pride, purpose, and perception. One struts loudly in the farmyard, admired by hens and convinced of his own greatness. The other sits high above on the rooftop—a weather-cock—silent, distant, and certain of his superiority. When a storm shakes the world around them, each remains exactly what he is.

Adventure calls, and a curious German Shepherd answers with wagging determination. This beloved story that was inspired by the movie Homeward Bound, Old Yeller, and Shiloh, will capture the hearts of generations of readers. The lengths to which he will go for his owners make for a thrilling and thoroughly unforgettable tale. Driven by instinct, this playful pup embarks on an epic odyssey. Facing the gnawing pangs of hunger and the bite of fierce elements, he soldiers on. Friend and foe alike linger in the shadows, testing his courage at every turn. On a winding trail through the wild heart ...

Be Kind to Everyone is a children's short storybook teaching a valuable life lesson to kids.

Before the Emerald City… he was only a man. Long before Dorothy’s house fell from the sky, before the Scarecrow longed for wisdom and the Lion searched for courage, a lone balloonist drifted far from home — and crash-landed in a land of impossible colour, talking beasts, and ancient magic. He had no magic. No power......But the people of Oz believed he did. The Wizard tells the untold story of how an ordinary man became a symbol — and how the greatest tricks are often born from fear, kindness, and cleverness. As factions rise and witches scheme, the man from the sky must decide what...

Listen along as Woody and the gang go on a campout; Anna, Elsa, and Olaf have a slumber party; Pongo puts his puppies to bed; and more! With one story for every day of the year, bedtime has never been so much fun.

Explore Enchancia with Sofia the First, and sail the Never Sea with Jake and his crew. Help Doc diagnose her toy patients; hang out at the Clubhouse with Mickey, Minnie, and the rest of the gang; and have a roarsome time with Henry Hugglemonster!

Brought to you by Puffin. Discover ten new stories inspired by Roald Dahl's nastiest characters in this star-studded collection for readers aged 8-12. What happens when Miss Trunchbull is sent to Crackleback Camp to deal with a class full of LOATHSOME LEECHES? Have Boggis, Bunce and Bean FINALLY...