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It was such a hot summer. They sky was deep blue and the sun never faltered. All along Brambly Hedge, the mice did their best to keep cool. Poppy Eyebright sought refuge in the mossy shadows of the mill wheel; Dusty Dogwood took to walking by the banks of the cooling stream. Dusty and Poppy spent more and more time together, so no one was at all surprised when they announced their engagement. They decided on a very unusual setting for the wedding ceremony, but even they didn't realise just how unusual it was to prove to be!

The last days of Narnia, and all hope seems lost as lies and treachery interweave to threaten the destruction of everything. As the battle lines are drawn, old friends are summoned back to Narnia, though none can predict the outcome in this magnificent ending to the famous series.

Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages from the Bible. This audio covers creation and moves down through Biblical History to the time of Moses and the Israelites escape from Egypt.

A collection of German fairy tales first published in 1812 by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, the famous Brothers Grimm. Their most famous tales are instantly recognizeable: "Rumpelstiltskin", "Snow White", "Rapunzel", "Cinderella", "Hansel and Gretel", and "The Frog Prince." The collection is often known today as "Grimms' Fairy Tales".

Nobody could capture the Phantom. She was the wildest mare on Assateague Island. They said she was like the wind, that the white "map" on her shoulders was her mark of freedom. Paul and Maureen Beebe had their hearts set on owning her. They were itching to buy and tame her; and worked hard to earn the money she would cost. But the roundup men had tried to capture her and for two years she had escaped them.

Pippi Longstocking lives in a house with a horse, a monkey, a suitcase full of gold, and no grown-ups to tell her what to do. She's wild and funny and full of crazy ideas!

The magical storytelling and unforgettable characters in Bev Doyle and Richard Kurti's audio adaptation of this children's classic have been brought to life by many well-known voices from film, TV, radio and comedy.

Zgomotele stranii care au răsunat în noaptea morții Juliei au revenit. Sora ei, Helen, știe foarte bine că în puțin timp va avea aceeași soartă. Ceva e putred la Stoke Moran, iar cei care vor să deslușească întunecatul mister și să prindă făptașul trebuie să cadă de bunăvoie într-o capcană mortală... Vârstă recomandată: 8-14 ani. DESPRE AUTORI. Stephanie Baudet s-a născut în Anglia, a emigrat în Australia - și mai târziu în Noua Zeelandă - împreună cu familia ei, unde s-a specializa ca asistent medical. Prima sa carte pentru copii, Avalanche, a fost publicată în anii 1980.

Imagine a world where the whispers of ancient Rome come alive, where intrigue and bravery shape the destiny of empires. Jeanette Vigon's adaptation brings the monumental story of "Julius Caesar" to young listeners, transforming Shakespeare's historical drama into an unforgettable adventure.

Embark on a magical journey into "Twelfth Night," a place where the serene coastlines of Illyria become the backdrop for a whimsical tale of love, disguise, and festive revelry. This isn't just another comedy; it's an intricate dance of affection, identity, and the pursuit of true happiness, masterfully adapted for young listeners.

Kompheak was born with no legs. His father, who was ashamed of the child's deformity, ordered that the baby be sent down the river. But as fate would have it, the baby is found and raised by a wise man who teaches the child the ways of healing. In time, Kompheak becomes a famous medicine boy. He travels far and wide in a wheelchair built especially for him. But one day Kompheak meets a dying old man with a familiar face, and his life changes forever.

Renowned for his wisdom and sense of fairness, Justice Bao was a high-ranking magistrate during the Song dynasty in ancient China. In The Case of the Missing Coins, Justice Bao as to decide what to do when a merchant accuses a woodcutter of stealing his money. Should he take the word of the well-dressed merchant or believe the shabby woodcutter who can barely speak for himself?

Dewi had a very mean stepmother and a very lazy stepsister. She was blamed for her father's death and was treated badly. But everything changed on the day the earth shook. It was the day houses toppled and trees crashed to the ground. It was the day Dewi found her stepmother and stepsister trapped under the rubble. How could Dewi save them?

In ancient Vietnam, there once lived a King called Hung Vuong. He was a benevolent king who ruled wisely and with much kindness. As Hung Vuong grew old, he had to pick one of his children to succeed him. To help him decide, the sons were given an important task to prepare a meal fit for a king. The two older sons journeyed to the farthest lands to find the rarest ingredients.

เรื่องราวของเสียงระฆังอันไพเราะสุดลึกลับที่ผู้คนทั้งหลายได้ยินกันเสมอ แต่ไม่มีใครทราบเลยว่าแหล่งต้นกำเนิดเสียงอยู่ที่ไหน ผู้คนต่างสันนิษฐานว่าน่าจะมีโบสถ์อยู่กลางป่าจึงมีเสียงระฆังอันไพเราะนี้ดังออกมา พระเจ้าจักรพรรดิรู้สึกสนใจว่าเสียงระฆังนี้ดังมาจากไหน ตรัสว่าถ้าใครค้นพบต้นเสียงจะทรงแต่งตั้งให้เป็น "นายระฆังแห่งพิภพ" ผู้คนมากมายจึงเข้าป่าไปค้นหาต้นเสียง มาติดตามฟังกันว่าต้นเสียงระฆังอันไพเราะนั้นมาจากที่ใด แล้วใครจะเป็นผู้ค้นพบ

เรื่องราวของเจ้าชายจากอาณาจักรเล็ก ๆ ยากจนที่ต้องการแต่งงานกับเจ้าหญิงจากอีกดินแดนหนึ่ง เจ้าชายได้ส่งดอกไม้และนกไนติงเกลไปเป็นของกำนัลก่อนที่ พระองค์เดินทางไปยังเมืองของเจ้าหญิง แต่ไม่ต้องการให้ใครจำได้จึงปลอมตัวให้หน้าตามอมแมม และได้รับหน้าที่จากจักรพรรดิให้ไปเป็นคนเลี้ยงหมู มาติดตามฟังกันว่า เจ้าชายจะลองใจเจ้าหญิงด้วยวิธีใด จะมีเหตุการณ์ตื่นเต้นใดบ้าง และทั้งสองคนจะได้แต่งงานกันหรือไม่ ใน เจ้าชายเลี้ยงหมู

เรื่องราวของนักศึกษาที่ไม่มีสมบัติติดตัว เขาอาศัยอยู่ในห้องใต้หลังคาที่บ้านของเจ้าของร้านขายของชำ ก็อบลินได้ผูกมิตรกับเจ้าของร้านเพราะทุกๆปีในวันคริสต์มาสเขาจะได้รับข้าวต้มใส่เนยก้อนหนึ่งลงไปในชาม

เรื่องราวของดวงดาวที่สดใสที่สุดซึ่งส่องแสงสุกปลั่งในยามเช้า เป็นเวลานับพันปีแล้วที่มันได้อยู่ร่วมกับโลก ได้มองเห็นสิ่งต่างๆ และเรื่องราวต่าง ลองมาฟังเรื่องราวต่อไปนี้ของมันดูว่า มันต้องพบเจอกับเรื่องใดบ้าง มีเรื่องราวใด ของใครคนได้ที่มัน

มีเด็กชายชาวอิตาลีมอมแมมเสื้อผ้าเก่าขาดคนหนึ่ง หิวกระหาย แต่ไม่มีใครให้เงินเขาเลย เขาเดินไปหารูปปั้นหมูป่าทองแดง คุกเข่าลง โอบมือไว้รอบคอเพื่อดื่มน้ำจากพวยปาก และเขาก็ขึ้นไปบนหลังของหมู และผล็อยหลับไปอย่างรวดเร็ว กลางดึกคืนนั้นหมูป่าทองแดงขยับตัว แล้วพาเด็กชายท่องเที่ยวไปยังสถานที่ต่างๆ ตลอด

When the Water Rat invites the unassuming Mole to spend his first day ever in a boat on the river, and wise Badger comes along for the ride as well, so begins a marvellous season of adventure for the three friends. Mr Toad (he of Toad Hall) completes a happy foursome, but his tendency to get into hot water leads him into some rather hair-raising scrapes of his own.

When five children discover the Psammead - a malevolent sand-fairy - who says he can grant wishes, the children cannot believe their luck! All their wildest secret dreams will come true: beauty beyond compare, riches greater than kings, the ability to fly. But wishes are not always what they seem, and every wish the fairy grants goes wrong for the children.

Solve the mystery with the Secret Seven - everyone's favourite detective club! These timeless stories are perfect for young fans of mystery, adventure or detective series. It's their first adventure, and the Secret Seven super-sleuths are already on the trail of a mystery! The gang are dressed in disguise, following a lead to a spooky old house in the snow.... Solve the mystery!

The bestselling children’s books series for over 50 years is now available as a series of audiobooks! This laugh-out-loud collection includes Mr Happy, Little Miss Sunshine, Mr Calm, Little Miss Hug, Mr Tall, Little Miss Princess, Mr Small and Little Miss Tiny. The Mr Men and Little Miss have been delighting children for generations with their charming and funny antics.

The story of Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis and their life in the country has never been out of print since it was first published in 1906. Charming, sentimental, and unforgettable, the novel's enduring appeal lives on in this BBC radio full-cast dramatisation starring Timothy Bateson as the Old Gentleman.

This favorite book for children, based on the author's own youthful experiences, describes the family life of the Marches in a small New England community. Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy are raised in genteel poverty by their loving mother, Marmee, while their father serves as a chaplain during the Civil War. The story explores their domestic adventures, their attempts to increase the family's income, their friendship with the neighboring Laurence family, and their later love affairs and destinies as women.

The architect of The Wizard of Oz delves into the mythological beginnings of the jolly old elf himself. Baum created a mythological world in which the magical forest of Burzee, created at the beginning of time, is the main source of all otherworldly magical power. Ak, the Master Woodsman, ruled the forests; Kern, the Master Husbandman of the World, ruled the food crops; Bo, the Master Mariner of the World, ruled the seas. All other immortals are subject to these three. Baum also created Ryls as guardians of the flowers and Knooks as guardians of the animals of the world.

Alice's adventures, funny, inventive and disturbing, have fascinated children and adults alike since their publication. The White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and the Cheshire Cat (and, of course, Alice herself) all have something "Curiouser and curiouser!" to say in this new unabridged multi-cast recording. A delightful fantasy down the rabbit hole.

Beauty is kind and loving, even though her two sisters tease her and her merchant father is too poor to buy her presents. All she wants is a rose: so when her father sees a beautiful rose bush in the grounds of the Beast s castle, he plucks a flower for her. The Beast is angry, and demands something precious in return.... A magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, read by Tamsin Greig.

Compiled by American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer Hamilton Wright Mabie, here is a fantastic collection of classic legends from ancient mythology, The classical work of Hawthorne has been generously drawn upon. Included are "Three Golden Apples"; "Pomegranate Seeds"; "Chimera"; "Golden Touch"; "Gorgon's Head"; "Dragon's Teeth"; "Miraculous Pitcher"; "Paradise of Children", and more.

Barrie works an indisputable magic on listeners of all ages in this classic tale of the boy who wouldn't grow up. As a baby, Peter Pan fell out of his carriage and was taken by fairies to Neverland. There, he can fly and is the champion of the Lost Boys and a friend to the fairy Tinker Bell. Revisiting England, Peter becomes involved with Wendy Darling and her younger brothers, all of whom accompany Peter to Neverland. The children have many adventures and vanquish the pirate Captain Hook.

When Peter Pan flies into the night nursery of Wendy, John, and Michael Darling, he takes them on the journey, and the adventure, of a lifetime. Mermaids, wolves, and Indians weave their spell in the magical Never Never Land, where also lurks the wicked Captain Hook. Toyah Willcox stars as Peter Pan, with Ron Moody as Captain Hook, Roy Hudd as Smee, and June Whitfield as Mrs. Darling in this spectacular BBC Radio 4 dramatisation, with stunning sound effects and specially composed music.

Here is our version of Charles Dickens classic story, "A Christmas Carol." This is a fully dramatized performance including sound effects and music and a full range of voice actors.

Lucy has stumbled upon a marvellous land of fauns and centaurs, nymphs and talking animals. But soon she discovers that it is ruled by the cruel White Witch, and can only be freed by Aslan, the great Lion, and four children.