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For the 90th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, a sequel featuring new stories from the Hundred Acre Wood. Ninety years since Winnie-the-Pooh first stepped into the Forest, he's venturing back in an entirely new collection of stories. Four highly acclaimed authors - Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis - will transport you to the Hundred Acre Wood, where you will meet new companions and old friends in four delightful adventures.

The Nightingale and the Rose is a short tragic fantasy story for children. It was first published in 1888 in the anthology The Happy Prince and Other Tales, which, in addition to its title story, also includes "The Happy Prince", "The Devoted Friend", "The Selfish Giant" and "The Remarkable Rocket". In The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde we have theme of love, sacrifice, selflessness, pity, materialism and gratitude.

Step into a world of wonder and enchantment with "The Boy Who Found a Magic Lantern: Kids Bedtime Stories". In this captivating collection, young listeners will embark on a series of magical adventures alongside Tommy, a curious and courageous boy whose life changes forever when he discovers a mysterious lantern in his grandparents' attic.

Douze histoires variées, pleines d'émotions ou d'humour, pour les plus grands (8-12 ans). Au sommaire : "Émile et le microbe", "Le bracelet d'Anna", "Mes trois araignées", "Grenouille en prison", "Amour et chewing-gum", "L'anniversaire d'Alex", "Un chat toujours à l'heure", "Le mystère de la poubelle du 16 bis", "Adriane", "Qui a effacé mes exercices d'anglais ?", "Conversation avec un escargot", "Mon 'six cents pattes' ".

Christmas has arrived! Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow.

Este lujoso volumen reúne los veintitrés cuentos y poesías de Beatrix Potter. Los textos están completos y sin abreviar, y se incluyen todas las ilustraciones originales, tanto las de color como las de blanco y negro. Los cuentos están colocados en el orden en que se publicaron por primera vez, para que puedan ser leídos en la secuencia adecuada, pues, aunque cada historia es independiente de las otras, varias están interconectadas por los hechos y vuelven a aparecer personajes familiares según van avanzando los cuentos.

Welcome to the preview of Funny Stories and Knock Knock Jokes Bundle. This bundle consists of two audiobooks.

In "The Girl Who Dreamed of Dragons," embark on a fantastical journey into the realm of dreams where mythical creatures roam and adventures await. Follow the story of Lily, a curious girl with an insatiable thirst for adventure, as she discovers a mysterious egg hidden deep within a enchanted forest. Little does she know, this discovery will catapult her into a world of magic and wonder beyond her wildest imagination.

From the award-winning author of Hidden Talents, two remarkable short-story collections - Kidzilla and The Witch's Monkey - together for the first time. Plus several brand-new stories. Each hilarious and harrowing. A substitute teacher finds out she has some monsters for students. A group of kids attempts a levitation trick with hair-raising results. A neighborhood is so boring the grown-ups are turning into...well...you know. And dozens more.

¿Te preocupa que la baja autoestima de tu hija le impida buscar amistades y oportunidades para brillar? No eres el único. Casi todos los padres esperan que sus hijos crezcan seguros de sí mismos y satisfechos con su propia piel.

Dreamland Tales: A Collection of Bedtime Stories for Dreamy Sleep is an enchanting collection of original bedtime stories designed to inspire, soothe, and send young minds off to the world of dreams. Each story in the book presents a unique, engaging tale, filled with a variety of charming characters and moral lessons.

Mooses with Bazookas: And Other Stories Children Should Never Read is a fun collection of stories. It’s exactly like The Count of Monte Cristo apart from the many differences. Our lawyers have instructed us to warn you that listening to it may directly cause you to come down with every single disease you are worried about contracting. On the plus side, our nation’s beloved and heroic critics have had their say.

The Emperor's New Clothes is a beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen that tells the story of a vain emperor who is deceived into believing he is wearing magnificent, magical garments that are invisible to those who are unfit for their positions. As the emperor parades through town in his 'new clothes,' it is a young child who points out the truth that no one else dares to speak: the emperor isn’t wearing anything at all. This timeless tale is both humorous and thought-provoking, offering lessons about vanity, pride, and honesty.

In these hilarious stories by some of the top authors of middle grade fiction today, each young character is coping with a minor superpower—while also discovering their power to change themselves and their community, find their voice, and celebrate what makes them unique.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK: Mulţi copii, indiferent de vârstă, visează să găsească o comoară. Puţini sunt însă cei care știu cum să o caute, și încă mai puţini cei care reușesc s-o găsească. Asta pentru că unii nu știu ce fel de comori caută, iar alţii, deși le descoperă, nu o realizează. Povestea lui Ben este, în primul rând, o hartă de care se poate folosi oricine se află în căutarea unei comori. Ea este însă, deopotrivă, o lecţie despre adevăratele comori pe care ar trebui să le căutăm în viaţă. Căci mai importante decât cuferele pline cu aur sau argint sunt onestitatea, generozitatea și hărnicia.

Here is a collection of stories about school life that will appeal to every kind of school-goer. These are incidents from the author's own life, when he was a shy, quiet boy in boarding school who chose the library over the football field and was known as the best cook among the Boy Scouts. Read about beloved and eccentric characters like the strict Mr Oliver, Miss Babcock, the school nurse, and the principal who once went missing.

Meet Bobby: an ordinary kid with an extraordinary voice! Sent off to school for the first time in his life, nine-year-old Bobby Dean is busy making new friends, learning lines for the Nativity Play, and trying to not laugh at the head teacher's terrible jokes. But then Bobby Dean discovers that when he sings, magical things can happen!

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.

Zach and Fred are best friends. They always have fun no matter where they go. Fred can be a little stinky sometimes, and he always eats way too much, but he is the greatest friend a kid could have. When Zach is happy, Fred farts, sings, and wiggles. When Zach is shy, Fred farts for giggles. Fred is an invisible dinosaur that burps, farts, and sneezes. Zach is the boy he loves to pieces. Fred's real name is long, like his never-ending tail. He can only be seen by Zach, Emily, and Dale.

Pride is all about embracing you for being you! These five stories will show children how to bring the teaching of “love is love” into their everyday lives, at home and in the playground. This collection acts as an introduction to the ideas behind the festival of Pride, helping young children understand the importance of this LGBTQIA+ event, and demonstrating how families can get involved in the celebrations. Join Ladybird for stories of community, diversity, acceptance, happiness, and of course, being proud!