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Embark on a year-long journey through enchanted realms, mystical creatures, and timeless adventures with "365 Bedtime Stories For Kids: Magical Tales Of Courageous Heroes And Daring Adventures In Enchanted Worlds." Each story, nestled within the pages of this captivating book, is a doorway to a world where imagination knows no bounds, and every night brings a new adventure to life under the stars.

An immersive anthology of stories examining home and belonging, with an introduction from former Waterstones Children’s Book Prize category winner Sharna Jackson, Happy Here features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors exploring themes of family, friendship, laughter, magic and peril - in different genres and styles, but all about joy.

Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the missing racehorse, Silver Blaze, in child-friendly 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out.

Set in Indonesia in the 1970s and ’80s, Pip and Zoe’s Amazing Adventures is a collection of short stories inspired by true events. What started out as requests for ‘stories from your mouth’ from the author’s children has now, almost a decade later, become the first collection of stories of Pip and Zoe Cottew’s childhood in Indonesia. Each of these stories are heartfelt love letters to the author’s childhood in Indonesia and the menagerie of animals with whom she grew up.

Join Godzilla, a gentle giant with emerald scales and a heart as vast as the forest itself, as he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and friendship. From the depths of loneliness to the heights of joy, each story in this collection is a testament to the power of kindness, courage, and the bonds that unite us all. Follow along as Godzilla encounters a wounded bird in need of a friend, braves towering mountains and rushing rivers, and discovers the beauty of diversity and acceptance in the creatures he meets along the way.

Kids and children will enjoy these cute and fun holiday stories. These Christmas stories are fantastic for listening aloud with friends and family and can be used as soothing bedtime stories. Also included are some hilarious Christmas jokes and riddles!

If you’re tired of telling your child the same thing over and over again, hoping it will eventually sink in and he’ll tidy his room or thank Grandma properly for his birthday present, it’s time to try a new tactic. Let him discover the importance of all of those lessons you’ve been trying to instill in him for himself. You’ll be astounded by the difference when he makes those choices independently.

With a host of animal and human characters, some of whom will be familiar to listeners of the highly praised collection A Month of Bedtime Stories and some of whom are completely new, these humorous and imaginative tales feature space-faring puppies, Kung Fu Grasshoppers, time-traveling slugs, undersea bee explorers, Viking goats, boogie woogie monkeys, disco-dancing Romans, and tiddlywinking cockroaches, to name a few. Ideal for bedtime listening.

Grab yourselves a hot chocolate, a warm blanket and settle down to a collection of entertaining Christmas Stories that will get your little ones in the spirit of Christmas. Each of these traditional tales are the perfect length for listening at quiet time, bedtime and the classroom.

Ever since Hairy Maclary first trotted out of the gate and off for a walk, he has been adored by millions of children and adults all over the world. The ten classic stories starring Hairy Maclary are brought together in this very special audio treasury, read by Lynley Dodd. Listen to the stories as they are read in the way they were originally imagined by the talented creator herself!

هل يتعلّق بك طفلك قبل النوم ويصرّ على أن تحكي له قصة فتبدأ بالتفكير وتحاول تذكر تلك القصص التي كانت ترويها الجدّة على مسامعك فتكتشف بأنّك قد نسيتها تمامًا؟

Printre știuci uriașe și găini încăpățânate, printre vulpi speriate, bursuci ursuzi și flecăreți jucăuși, veți găsi drumul către ferma lui Pettson, veți face camping și vă veți sărbători ziua de naștere de trei ori pe an, ca Findus. Aici și numai aici o să aflați lucruri neștiute încă din viața celebrilor Pettson și Findus și veți învăța câte ceva din secretele naturii. Poveștile sunt însoțite de schițe care urmează drumul în viață al fiecărui personaj în parte.

In this collection of stories, you will find 20 mysterious and puzzling short stories that will entertain adults and kids alike. Whether you have older learners who want to enjoy listening to stories by themselves until they fall asleep, or you enjoy listening to stories with your kids, this is the perfect book for you and your kids. There are stories in here to entertain everybody—from missing items to strange dolls. If your kid is a fan of whodunits, then they will love this book.

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters with vibrant, full-colour illustrations on every page—perfect for sharing or for newly confident listeners to enjoy independently.

Here are six magical stories to thrill and enchant you. Listen as Blackberry Blue rises from the bramble patch; follow Emeka the pathfinder on his mission to save a lost king; and join Princess Desire as she gallops across the Milky Way on her jet-black horse. These beautifully written and original stories will delight listeners of all ages.

Нет ни одного более радостного праздника, чем Рождество, когда любой человек ожидает, что в его жизни тоже произойдет чудо, сбудутся самые невероятные мечты! Праздника, подарившего людям надежду и спасение! Рождественские истории будут читать всегда - пока падает снег и горит огнями елка... Содержание: Фёдор Достоевский - Мальчик у Христа на ёлке, Николай Гоголь - Ночь перед Рождеством, Чарльз Диккенс - Рождественская песнь, Ганс Христиан Андерсен - Ель, Леонид Андреев - Ангелочек.

Spider Chicken dominates, but what is he? A spider chicken should not exist in Minecraft. I mean, just saying the words "spider chicken" sounds wrong. But, because of a mad scientist villager intent on creating chimera mobs, he does exist. Listen to this first book in the Diary of a Spider Chicken series to find out how the spider chicken came to be and what he plans to do about it.

The Five are camping on Kirrin Island and hear a mysterious noise coming from the castle. And when they don't find anything in the dark, Dick tries to convince the others that it's the ghost of Kirrin Island. But ghosts aren't real... right? Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters - perfect for shared listeners or for newly confident listeners to enjoy independently.

When the Five go to the village show, they find themselves in the heart of a storm! Can they help find the prize that has mysteriously disappeared? Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this newly created story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters - perfect for shared listening or for newly confident listeners to enjoy independently.

Watch your child drift into a magical world of deep slumber with 14 bedtime meditation stories!