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Let your kids embark on an unforgettable journey with Noah and Millie as they go on several adventures that ignite the imagination, build character, and create cherished lifelong memories. Looking for a way to teach your child valuable life lessons without sounding patronising? This book will enable your child with essential life skills and values that will teach them moral lessons. It includes a variety of carefully crafted stories that promote curiosity, empathy, resilience, and the importance of the unique qualities and talents they will have learnt.

Puffin Presents a new collection of original stories for 6 year olds, perfect for winding down before bedtime! A collection of original audio stories perfect for bed time! These new stories are especially designed to be listened to before bed, helping the listener wind down after a busy day of...

From the co-author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Magic Misfits comes a spectacularly creepy follow-up to Tales to Keep You Up at Night that will keep you up way past bedtime. Perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark! Gilbert is visiting his injured brother, Ant, in...

How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics for Kids series, international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to this Sherlock Holmes short story adaptation: "The Speckled Band". Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the speckled band in a child-friendly, 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged nine to 12 to get started with the world's most famous detective.

Master of the macabre David Lubar is back with Check Out the Library Weenies, his ninth collection of Weenies Stories. Here are 30 more scary stories for the middle grade audience - perfect for both avid and reluctant young listeners who like a few chills and a lot of laughs. Don't be a weenie. Listen to these stories. If you dare! 

Die Geschichte von zwei Nachbarn und einer klitzekleinen Schildkröte, von Kultautor Roald Dahl ("Charlie und die Schokoladenfabrik"). "Ich weiß übrigens, wie man Schildkröten schneller wachsen lassen kann – wenn Sie das wirklich möchten." Mr Hoppy wohnt ganz oben in einem großen Haus. Mrs Silver wohnt unten. Mr Hoppy mag Mrs Silver, aber Mrs Silver hat nur Augen für Alfie. Alfie ist eine sehr kleine Schildkröte, und Mrs Silver hat nur einen einzigen Wunsch: Alfie soll endlich eine große Schildkröte werden. Doch Alfie will einfach nicht wachsen! Da hat Mr Hoppy einen genialen Einfall.

Cuentos breves para leer antes de dormir, para pasar el rato durante alguna espera o para compartir con amigos. Cuentos con humor y mucha aventura, con uno de los personajes que más adoran los chicos. 50 cuentos para leer en todo momento. Relatos con mucha magia y humor. Ideal para los chicos que inician su camino lector.

Create a calming environment for your little one to fall asleep to with this collection of calming stories. So grab your teddy and settle down as we wind down for the day and get ready for a perfect night's sleep.

In this fairy tale storybook for children, Princess Denise lives a simple life in a tranquil village, oblivious to her royal lineage. On her fifteenth birthday, a peculiar package arrives bearing the royal seal. A letter revealed a shocking truth: she is the king's daughter! Filled with excitement and disbelief, Denise embarked on a journey of self-discovery guided by the King's letters. These messages, filled with wisdom and love, exposed a world Denise had never known. They taught her about the royal family, the King's other children, and the expectations of a princess.

So you think you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the girl with the unfortunate name and the inability to tell the difference between her grandmother and a member of a different species? Well, then, try your hand at answering these questions: Which character (not including Little Red herself) is the most fashion challenged? Who (not including the wolf) is the scariest? Who (not including Granny) is the most easily scared? Who is the strangest? (Notice we’re not "not including" anyone, because they’re all a little off.) Who (no fair saying "the author") has stuffing for brains?

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Dive into a world of enchantment and adventure with "The Mermaid and the Hidden Cove," a captivating bedtime storybook that will whisk young listeners away to a magical underwater realm. Follow the journey of Marina, a young mermaid with a heart full of curiosity and a spirit of adventure, as she discovers a hidden cove nestled beneath the waves.

Penguin presents the audio CD edition of Ladybird Favourite Stories read by Daniel Weyman. This gorgeous Ladybird treasury of eight classic, traditional tales is guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Each favourite fairy tale or story has been sensitively retold for modern readers...

Colors of the Wind: A Native American Story is an enchanting tale following a young boy named Kai who embarks on a journey of discovery, learning about the ancient wisdom of his tribe, conveyed through the mysterious colors of the wind.

This bundle includes The Wicked Cat, The Deadly Past, and The Hidden Beast.

The Best Collection of 5 minute stories for children! VOLUME:ONE If you are looking for short stories for kids age 6-8, or short stories for kids 2-4, then luckily, You are on the right page. This book contains some of the handpicked moral stories for kids and night time stories for kids. There are 7 Volumes in the series, and these books promote Honesty, Discipline, self-control, Helpfulness, Generosity, Positivity, Persistence, Gratitude, Hard Work, and more! Each story is designed in such a way that not only does it mesmerize your little devil, but also makes him partake throughout the ...

Make bedtime peaceful, magical, and screen-free with this enchanting collection of bedtime stories for kids ages 3–10. Perfect low stimulation and winding down stories. Filled with short, soothing tales about friendship, kindness, courage, and imagination, this book is perfect for parents and caregivers looking to create a calm bedtime routine and help children wind down after a busy day. Each story is crafted to spark gentle wonder and leave little listeners drifting into sweet dreams. Why this bedtime storybook is a parent favorite: Quick & Easy Reads – Perfect for busy evenings; ...

A young school teacher learns about strange lights in a foreboding marsh; a nurse in a remote outport visits the baby she delivered weeks before to find a devastating change; a woman meets a mysterious funeral procession late one evening; a musician falls thrall to a group of strange little people and can’t stop playing. The stories in Spirited Away are populated by the fairy-led, by changelings, by people who stray onto fairy turf and experience unnerving events.

Kidnosis Storytelling: ADHD – A Magical Journey to Focus and Calm By Hypnotist Mark Anthony Unlock the Power of Storytelling to Help Children with ADHD Thrive! In this enchanting collection of 10 short hypnotic stories, renowned hypnotherapist Mark Anthony uses the power of metaphor and visualization to support children with ADHD in developing focus, confidence, and emotional resilience. Through imaginative adventures, young readers will embark on magical journeys that gently guide them toward calmness and concentration in a fun and engaging way. Each story follows Lucy or Simon, two ...

A spring picnic. A sudden rainstorm. A day that turns out even better than planned. In The Day the Rain Came Early, Clover the bunny and her meadow friends are excited to enjoy a sunny picnic after Easter. The ribbons are hung, the eggs are hidden, and the baskets are packed. But then dark clouds roll in, and rain begins to fall over the meadow. Sunny the little chick starts to worry. The decorations get wet. The eggs are outside. The whole day seems ruined. But Clover stays calm. With a little teamwork, a little flexibility, and a lot of heart, the friends carry their picnic into the old ...