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Liebe Märchenfreunde, hiermit möchte ich euch mein neues Hörbuch „Alte Märchen neu erzählt“ vorstellen. In diesem zauberhaften Werk habe ich insgesamt 27 klassische Märchen modern umgeschrieben, um sie für die jungen Hörerinnen und Hörer ab dem Grundschulalter neu erlebbar zu machen. Taucht ein in die faszinierende Welt der Gebrüder Grimm mit bekannten Geschichten wie Rotkäppchen, Dornröschen, Rapunzel und Aschenputtel.

Ce n’est pas toujours facile de grandir ! Qu’on ait 5 ans, 8 ans ou 10 ans, on doit faire face à la nouveauté. Les relations avec les copains, les envies, les petites frayeurs, les parents qui ne nous voient pas changer, tout cela fait grandir les enfants et les construit peu à peu. Avec ces 10 histoires légères, les petits de 5 à 8 ans rencontreront Louise qui fait trop de caprices, Enzo qui a peur de se battre, Baptiste qui aime bien tout diriger, ou Lily qui a vraiment très peur des piqures.

Une escapade à la Rouge-Mare, le lieu-dit de très anciennes vacances. Là-bas, le passé de Mademoiselle Estefa, une vieille demoiselle qui traverse une période de mélancolie, surgit à la faveur de sa rencontre avec d’étranges petites filles. Apprendre à marcher à 4 pattes, à se tenir debout, à parler, à oser dire, revivre toutes ces conquêtes de l’enfance fait prendre conscience à Mademoiselle Estefa du prodigieux chemin parcouru. Pleine d’un nouveau souffle, elle pourra retourner dans son présent et affronter les défis de sa vie. Car chaque âge a ses défis. Heureusement ! Quel ennui sinon !

Nordische Mythologie für Kinder: Die sagenhafte Welt von Odin, Thor & Co. kindgerecht, spannend und mitreißend für kleine Mythologie-Fans aufbereitet Yggdrasil, Odin oder die sagenhafte Götterheimat Walhalla: Geheimnisvolle Namen und faszinierende Erzählungen aus der nordischen Mythologie ziehen bis heute Erwachsene in ihren Bann – und das gilt für die lebhafte Kinderfantasie umso mehr. Wenn auch Ihr Nachwuchs bei Heldensagen große Augen bekommt, dann schnappen Sie sich dieses Hörbuch und tauchen Sie gemeinsam in die atemberaubende Welt der germanischen Götter ein!

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.

When Hurricane Harvey slams into Houston, Texas, Malia the one-eyed-cat and her friend Sophie are abandoned to the flood and must find a way to survive. There are many good and bad stories from that Hurricane. This is one of the good ones.

Joe Davis was in his mid-40s when he became a father, and the experience he was able to apply in raising his sons lent creativity to his parenting. The five stories here recall the wisdom of fathers with humor and rich detail: a visit to the Smithsonian inspires father's memory; father "cures" a boy's impulse to try cigarettes; Santa Claus learns an important lesson; and someone plays a trick on a visiting preacher.

One beastly beast that's more than meets the eye.... Two aliens with slimy tentacles and too many eyes fixed on adopting a human son.... Three inventors and a sea serpent, a princess, an orphanage, and two ships full of pirates.... Here are four fantastic tales by renowned fantasy author Garth Nix.

Los mayores hacemos cuanto podemos pero los pequeños, a veces...a veces lo quieren todo, no les apetece esforzarse demasiado, hacen lo que no deberían, pasarían mucho tiempo ante las pantallas, tenemos que repetirles varias veces lo mismo.... Son lo mejor que tenemos, pero educarles puede ser un gran reto. Estos cuentos, que a través de sus historias tratan temas como la autonomía, la autoestima, el esfuerzo, la frustración, el ocio electrónico y otros, nos sirven para hablar con niños y niñas sobre todo ello.

A small boy finds himself shrinking in this oddly offbeat, surreal, and funny story. No one around seems to appreciate what Treehorn's going through - his parents are busy, his friends laugh at him, and he gets sent to the Principal's office for shrinking. Or was it shirking? Clearly, the adults in his life have no clue and can't help. In the end, Treehorn figures it out on his own, and all is well. At least until he turns green. A charming, imaginative classic that will appeal to any kid who feels they're not truly seen or heard by the grown-ups in their life. Works for adults, too.

This book is recommended for ages 10+. It contains stories similar to the Goosebumps books by R.L. Stine, so if those books are too scary for you, DO NOT listen to this book. But, if you dare to be scared, then listen to this Minecraft-inspired halloween book filled with five spine-chilling tales of witches, zombies, potions, Herobrine, and more!

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.

Another deeply enchanting tale from Richard that leaves the listener to this short story smiling with joy. Delightfully insightful, gentle, and beautiful.

Do you constantly struggle to get your kids to fall asleep? Do they always want to stay awake a little longer? Or do they keep telling you to read a bedtime story? If the answer is yes to these questions, these 27 fantastic bedtime stories will provide lots of exciting, fun, and creative stories. The stories are full of laughter and fun, which will help children fall asleep and drift into their dreams. Each story is structured to ensure it provides humor and surprises, while at the same time delivering valuable life lessons.

Test your young detective skills with these fun small-town mysteries. Can you solve the crimes before Carter does? Carter Calamity is just your average 12-year-old kid with a super detective brain. There isn't a case that he can't solve. From stolen Russian artifacts to missing singing snowmen, Carter can solve it all. Carter, together with his friends Naomi and Avi, brings every case to a close. They are the reason that Rosedale feels so safe. Can you join the team? Can you help them out? Pick up Carter Calamity's Mysterious Christmas Capers and keep Christmas safe!

Anche i topini non vogliono diventare grandi! Devono imparare a dire "ciao ciao" al pannolino, a essere più gentili e generosi per Natale, ad accettare di andare in ospedale quando si fanno male. Cinque tenerissime avventure per trascorrere tanti piacevoli momenti in compagnia di Topo Tip e della sua famiglia! La Collection 4 contiene: "Il Natale di Topo Tip"; "Topo Tip. Ahi!, mi sono fatto male!"; "Topo Tip. Ciao, ciao pannolino!"; "Topo Tip non vuole diventare grande"; "Topo Tip. Aiuto ci sono i bulli!".

This lovely collection will make little ballerinas dance for joy! Inside, they’ll find eight of the most beautiful ballet stories, including Swan Lake, Coppélia, The Firebird, and of course, that perennial holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. It’s the perfect way to prepare a child for seeing a performance - or to keep the magic going afterward.

Ted Hughes wrote a series of stories for children from the early 1960s through until 1995 about how the world, and the creatures in it, came into being. Meet the Polar Bear whose obsession with her snowy white fur is so great that she can live only in a landscape surrounded by her own reflection; the Whale, growing in God's garden beside the carrots; King Leo, who began life because God was hungry for his sausages; poor Parrot's painful defeat in the marriage song contest at the wedding of Man and Woman; and Sparrow's heroic battle against the bird-swallowing Black Hole.

A mysterious note from Merlin sends Jack and Annie to Paris, France, for the 1889 World's Fair. Their mission: find four "new magicians" and protect them from an evil sorcerer who plans to kidnap them and steal the secrets of their magic. When Jack and Annie arrive at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, they find exhibits from all over the world and thousands of people attending the fair!

Follow the adventures of Wiggly Worm and his best friends (Snarky Snail, Rattles Snake, and Munchy Mosquito). Wiggly and his friends live in a backyard garden. What happens when they decide to explore outside the yard? This is an excellent storybook for early listeners as a bedtime story.