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This hug of a book contains joyful surprises everywhere! Marvel at the little girl who found friendship with a frog, the lady who transformed her flat into a hummingbird hospital, the company that makes self-parking chairs, the blind elephants who enjoy swaying to classical music and the man who found a huge dinosaur fossil in his garden - there's a something to delight and inspire for everyone.

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.

This book is not for the faint hearted!Here are seven spine-chilling stories that give a new meaning to the word Nasty!Where ever he goes, Michael Rosen bumps into a chatty old lady who tells him wildly unlikely stories about man-eating fleas on the London tube, grizzly bears roaming the streets, killer wasps and all sorts of tall tales.

Gripping stories of myth, folklore and magic: two step-brothers share one nightmare, red gloves that reach for your throat, a changing room where a stranger asks to swap lives with you and a ghost in the rain.... An expert storyteller weaves nine spells. Fear mixed with wit, heart and magic.

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.

This collection of 35 short poems was first published in 1927, and is a sequel to When We Were Very Young, which was the first anthology of verse dealing with the domestic adventures of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh.

Bisher unveröffentlichte Originalbeiträge von 20 international renommierten Autoren zum 60. Geburtstag des Deutschen Literaturpreises. Eine exklusive Anthologie der Preisträger und Nominierten über ein aktuelles Thema: Miteinander verschiedener Kulturen.

Neue Geschichten zum Jubiläum des Deutschen Jugendliteraturpreises! Autoren aus 5 Erdteilen zeigen anlässlich der 60. Verleihung, wofür der Deutsche Jugendliteraturpreis steht.

Poor little Harry! The cold, gray, wintry city streets are no place for a young dog to wander. He’s lonely, hungry, and in desperate need of a home. But when a young woman encounters trouble, Harry comes to her rescue. Will she reward him with a permanent, loving home?

What’s in the magic story drawer today? Snuggle up with much-loved celebrities as they bring to life a beautiful selection of stories for young children. Includes 'Guess How Much I Love You' by Sam McBratney, read by Emma Alberici, 'Owl Babies' by Martin Waddell, read by Jimmy Giggle and Hoot, 'Too Many Pears' by Jackie French, read by Kumi Taguchi, 'The Little Red Hen and the Grains of Wheat' by Henrietta Barkow, read by Adam Liaw and 'We’re Going on a Bear Hunt' by Michael Rosen, read by Osamah Sami.

Tommy has been waiting for this day all year, his dad promised him that they would do something exciting and they did. His friend Johnny and his dog Raphael comes along and they have the time of their life, exploring the park, eating pizza and having fun. Join Tommy, Johnny and Raphael as they have a Spring Break Blast.