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Five captivating stories to keep the whole family amused: Rumpelstiltskin, The Monkey and the Crocodile, Theseus and the Minotaur, The Stonecutter, and The Three Princes....

Five entertaining audio readings of best-loved children’s springtime stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Halloween. This audio download is a heritage-rich collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, it features popular stories by authors including Rachel Bright, Benji Davies, Tom Percival and Rob Scotton.

Conni ist ganz aufgeregt. Denn morgen kommt der Nikolaus! Jetzt nur noch schnell die Stiefel putzen und vor die Tür stellen. Doch abends bekommt Conni vor lauter Aufregung kein Auge zu. Hat sie da nicht eben ein Geräusch gehört? Bestimmt war das der Nikolaus, oder? Irgendwann schläft sie dann aber doch ein und am nächsten Morgen sind die Stiefel voll bis oben hin mit tollen Sachen. Und weil Papa gar nichts in seinem Schuh hat, steckt Conni ihm heimlich ein Marzipanbrot hinein. Jetzt kann er sich auch über den Nikolaus freuen!

"Corentin était un petit garçon curieux... Tous les petits garçons sont curieux, me direz-vous. Vous avez raison. Je devrais plutôt dire : Corentin était un curieux petit garçon. Curieux dans le sens où il n'était pas seulement étonné, mais aussi étonnant. Différent, si vous préférez. Il possédait un secret ! Un secret tellement incroyable que lorsque je vous le révélerai, vous ne me croirez pas, et pourtant... Corentin connaissait le langage des objets !" C'est un sacré atout pour regarder, comprendre et rêver le monde autrement. Au fil des onze histoires qui composent ce recueil, on suit ainsi les formidables aventures de Corentin et de sa bande de copains et de tous les merveilleux objets qui l'entourent. Avec la fantaisie, l'humour et le second degré qu'on lui connaît, Michel Bussi replonge dans le monde onirique et imagé de l'enfance.

You think you know trouble? Uh-uh. Meet Charlie. Harry's brother is small, a bit stinky, and old ladies love him. He's also a mischief-maker on an epic scale. His parents despair, and now Harry's had enough. Granddad's medals are missing for a start, and that incident with the stinky cheese on the plane definitely wasn't Harry's fault. Dad's still blushing after what happened on the waterslide - and why is Charlie wearing someone else's underwear as a hat?

How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics for Kids series, international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to this Sherlock Holmes short story adaptation: "The Speckled Band". Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the speckled band in a child-friendly, 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged nine to 12 to get started with the world's most famous detective.

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.

The Adventures of Atlas and Artesia are a series of books about the lives of a wolf-dog named Atlas and a little red fox named Artesia. When the oldest talking tree in the forest tells them the reason Mother Earth is quaking is because she has become unbalanced, the two adventurers take a journey to the land of Zarah to find the elves that have the secrets of sound.

Relive the tale of Sleeping Beauty, a beautiful princess hidden away, a witch's curse, her fairy godmothers, a handsome prince, and the magic of true love's kiss, in this collection of classic tales from Charles Perrault and the Brothers Grimm.

Newly re-mastered for digital formats, this is the definitive recording of Hans Christian Andersen's six best-loved stories. Narrator Diane Wolkstein, the artistic director of the Hans Christian Andersen Center in New York City, tells Andersen stories throughout the world. She is the author of 23 award-winning books of folklore and has been honored by the National Storytelling Network as a recipient of its coveted Circle of Excellence Award, a designation reserved for America's best living storytellers.

"Listen and Play" encourages pre-school children to observe the world with theirs ears! Each audiobook contains an exciting mix of songs, nursery rhymes, sound puzzles, and tongue twisters, and finishes with a short story.

Oje, der kleine Drache soll das erste Mal allein zu Hause bleiben! Aber mit Malunas Hilfe schafft er das mit links. Die kleine Fee mit dem großen Beschützer-Herz schickt nämlich den kleinen Zauberer und den kleinen Bären bei ihm vorbei. Schließlich geht alles viel leichter, wenn man seine besten Freunde bei sich hat! Eine zauberhafte Maluna-Mondschein-Geschichte über Mut, Freundschaft und Füreinander-da-sein.

Stranded aliens seek out Earth's most intelligent species. (Hint: It's not us.) A bully discovers the meaning of "spatial displacement." Two girls find out why you should never annoy a witch. When a swarm of sneaking, slashing, scurrying ninja weenies invades their neighborhood, a boy and his best friend find a way to fight back. Here are 33 hilarious and harrowing stories that will scare you, make you laugh, or see the world in a whole new way. Find out where David got the idea for each story at the end of the book. Don't be a weenie. Listen to these stories. If you dare!

Eight fantastic stories, brilliantly retold, reaching from Africa to the United Kingdom. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to a selection of folktales from around the world, written especially for children. Filled with sound effects and fun, these stories will introduce your children to a wider world of classic stories.

This story was going to begin like all the best stories. With a school bus falling from the sky. But no one saw it happen. They were all too busy - Jason Reynolds conjures 10 tales (one per block) about what happens after the dismissal bell rings and brilliantly weaves them into one wickedly funny, piercingly poignant look at the detours we face on the walk home, and in life.

A short story by the American author Washington Irving first published in 1819. It follows a Dutch-American villager in colonial America named Rip Van Winkle who falls asleep in the Catskill Mountains and wakes up 20 years later, having missed the American Revolution.

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.

Create a calming environment for your little one to fall asleep to with this collection of calming stories. So grab your teddy and settle down as we wind down for the day and get ready for a perfect night's sleep.

Dive into a world of wonder and delight with "Bedtime Bites"! This enchanting collection of 8 short stories will captivate young listeners ages 8-10 and spark their imagination before bedtime. Each chapter introduces a different magical creature—from a sleepy sloth with the power to put people to sleep, to a dazzling dancing firefly, to a color-changing chameleon and more! Through these whimsical tales, children will discover fascinating facts, develop empathy and problem-solving skills, embrace the joy of listening, spark imagination and wonder, and also enjoy quality family time!

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Captain Jack and his crew of young adventurers in "The Paintball Pirates: Treasure Hunt on Splatter Island." Set sail aboard The Rainbow Raider as they journey to the mysterious Splatter Island, rumored to hold untold riches marked by colorful paintball splatters. In this action-packed bedtime storybook, listeners will join Captain Jack and his brave crew as they navigate through treacherous seas, face rival pirate crews, and explore the wild jungles of Splatter Island.