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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.

The fourth installment of Russian Collection for Kids features stories that begin in everyday life and end in magic. Their main characters are children - boys and girls thrown into tough circumstances and having to test the limits of their courage and ingenuity to solve problems without grown-up help.

Fairy tales often survive for many years. This collection of tales, written by some of today's top writers, are designed to provoke thought and wonder. Sally Grindley is the winner of the Best Books for Babies Award and runner-up on three occasions for the Smarties Prize.

This story is excerpted from The Pied Piper of Hamelin: And Other Tales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that the author is known for.

Nueva colección de cuentos infantiles escritos por la psicóloga Isabel Rojas Estapé que nos ayudará a entender qué ocurre en nuestro cerebro y a gestionar las emociones. ¡Hola! Soy Neurita, la neurona exploradora. Vivo en el cerebro de Cris y mi función es ayudarla a entender sus pensamientos y emociones. En este cuento a Cris le dan una noticia que no le gusta nada: ¡sus padres han decidido mudarse a otra ciudad! Como es lógico, se ha puesto muy triste. Tanto que solo tiene ganas de llorar, y es incapaz de salir de ese estado.

En esta personal recopilación con 15 de los cuentos de las mil y una noches, Jordi Sierra i Fabra nos mantiene hechizados y envueltos en su mundo de fantasía y aventuras. Con él nos transportaremos hasta las lejanas tierras de Oriente, y la remota Edad Media. A través de las historias que Sherezade le cuenta al sultán cada noche para conseguir mantenerse con vida, vivimos las aventuras de Sultán el marino, de la lámpara maravillosa de Aladino o de Ali Baba y sus famosos cuarenta ladrones.

Sono, queste, le storie del mondo di Beatrix Potter, la famosa disegnatrice e scrittrice di storie. I suoi personaggi si rincorrono da una storia all'altra e descrivono un piccolo mondo che, come un ologramma, ridisegna il mondo degli uomini adulti con le sue cattiverie e gentilezze; gli animali che percorrono le storie sono antropomorfizzati, ma, al contempo, interagiscono col mondo degli uomini in tutta la propria animalità: rischiano quindi di essere catturati e mangiati, e, nonostante i loro dialoghi e filastrocche vengano accuratamente descritti, si dice poi che essi possano parlare solo nella notte della vigilia di Natale.

The Magic In Metaphor is a remarkable journey through the power of storytelling, crafted to touch the hearts and minds of young listeners. This collection of 25 tales, each a metaphor for life's various challenges, is designed to foster emotional growth, resilience, and understanding in children. Characters like Archie the Puppy and Lyla the Ladybug become guides in a world where emotions and life lessons are gently explored, making it an invaluable tool for parents, teachers, and counselors.

Does your child have a hard time falling asleep? This book can help you! Bedtime is an important part of a child's day, and it is vital to establish a set routine at an early age. Bedtime stories are very beneficial aspect of the bedtime routine. This book contains 12 unique stories written specifically to help your child calm down before bed.

Children of all ages will delight in listening to these four original stories performed by Oscar, Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe-winning celebrities. Betty White reads Mary Sheldon's A Day at the Zoo, the story of Lizzy and her troublesome friend Eric on the day they finally get to visit the zoo. Sharon Stone performs Dancing in the Park, the story of a dancer named Claudia who is determined to cheer up a sad little boy in the park. Jeremy Irons gives a lively performance of Ari Meyers' The Triumphant Beautiful Egg, and more!

Great Stories for Children is a potpourri of short stories that effectively transports the reader to the fascinating world of its endearing characters. The ensemble includes Tutu the monkey, who is fond of troubling the no-nonsense Aunt Ruby; a pet python who makes sudden appearances at the most unusual places; a troublesome Pret who enjoys stirring up the household he resides in; three young children stranded on the Haunted Hill; and Himalayan bears who feast on pumpkins, plums and apricots.

In these delightfully humorous tales of a decidedly blackish hue, 10 follysome toads can never change their beastly habits despite the efforts of goodly witch Madame Rana, who reminds them it's never too late to change. The Toad with Square Eyes develops mutant thumbs and fingers and finds himself on the other side of the screen; Cherry Oddfellow, the Dirty Little Toad, is part girl, part mudslide; and Jeremiah Bratson, the Spoiled Little Toad, finds himself face-to-face with a perfect robot replica.

Step into the enchanting world of Percy the Proud Peacock, where magic and wonder await at every turn. Join Percy and his loyal friend Sammy the Squirrel as they embark on a series of thrilling adventures in the enchanted garden. From the moment Percy discovers the hidden wonders of the forest to his daring escapades solving mysteries and making new friends, young listeners will be captivated by the vivid imagery and heartwarming tales that unfold in this delightful bedtime storybook.

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.

Get cosy in bed and join us in the magical forest as we settle down for Quiet Time to the Brothers Grimm classic fairytale “Little Snow White”. Then allow your little ones to fall asleep to the soothing Musicbox lullaby “The Magical Musicbox” by Fon Sakda.

Александр Борисович Раскин (1914–1971) - писатель, сатирик, сценарист. Его забавные истории в очередной раз убеждают: замечательно, что взрослыми не рождаются, что все мы тоже были когда-то маленькими и столь похожими на своих детей. Решали те же проблемы, совершали такие же ошибки и шалости.

Listen and relive exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn about children who borrow their uncle’s time machine to get desserts and a boy who hunts for his lost teddy bear at bedtime, along with other stories about mystery and adventure.

Listen and relive the exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Hear about how the Timbertoes family goes ice fishing and a school for kittens, along with other stories about children’s favorite characters.

Slow but steady Turtle exhibits wisdom, perseverance, and cunning in these world folktales. Full of adventure that's sure to captivate young listeners, these tales hold meaning for all ages.

When 14 year-old Marcel leads his crew out of a dark and disused snake tunnel in search of fresh air, little does he know he is entering the labyrinthic galleries of an ant nest. With Brim (an inchworm), Bea (a honeybee), and Rhino (a beetle) at his side, he not only discovers the smell of danger but also the essence of friendship and the power of perfume.