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From backyard digs to battles across time and space, Maverick and Emmett are two brothers on a collision course with chaos. Face-to-face with roaring dinosaurs, creepy clowns, robot uprisings, and monster truck battles, their adventures are never ordinary—and neither are the worlds they crash into.

Amelia is cleaning out her grandmother's attic when she stumbles across a book: Tales to Keep You Up at Night. But when she goes to the library to return it, she's told that the book never belonged there. Curious, she starts to read the stories: tales of strange incidents in nearby towns, of journal entries chronicling endless, twisting pumpkin vines, birthday parties gone awry, and cursed tarot decks. And at the center of the stories lies a family of witches. And witches, she's told, can look like anyone...

"The Life of Atlas: Book #1" follows the courageous adventure of Atlas, a young lion who finds himself unexpectedly captured and transported far from his home in Kenya to a distant zoo in the United States. Separated from his family, Atlas faces numerous challenges as he strives to reunite with his loved ones and regain his freedom.

Welcome to Story Party, a curated collection of some of the very best storytelling for kids. Are you ready for some wet and wild adventures? In this edition, listen to a few tales that all take place by the water. The edition includes stories about: a frog and snake becoming friends, a tiny folk hero who crosses the Mississippi River, a funny group of animals digging a well and a song about a pirate captain who loves seahorses.

Join Marley, a curious and brave young explorer, on a mesmerizing journey through enchanted lands and magical realms in Marley’s Big Adventure. This captivating storybook invites listeners to follow Marley as she uncovers a mysterious map and embarks on a quest filled with wonder and excitement. From crossing a shimmering rainbow bridge to discovering a hidden waterfall and meeting whimsical forest friends, Marley’s adventure is brimming with sensory delights and rich, vivid descriptions.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK: Mulţi copii, indiferent de vârstă, visează să găsească o comoară. Puţini sunt însă cei care știu cum să o caute, și încă mai puţini cei care reușesc s-o găsească. Asta pentru că unii nu știu ce fel de comori caută, iar alţii, deși le descoperă, nu o realizează. Povestea lui Ben este, în primul rând, o hartă de care se poate folosi oricine se află în căutarea unei comori. Ea este însă, deopotrivă, o lecţie despre adevăratele comori pe care ar trebui să le căutăm în viaţă. Căci mai importante decât cuferele pline cu aur sau argint sunt onestitatea, generozitatea și hărnicia.

Stare if you dare, into Paul Jennings' wild world. How will you stop a thousand rabbits breeding in your bedroom?

On this unabridged program, listeners will hear all the original Raggedy Ann stories, as they follow Raggedy Ann to Marcella's nursery and watch her quickly become the leader of the dolls, and the world. After learning a lesson from a naughty raid on the pantry, Raggedy Ann strives to be good, and succeeds.

Inside this classic kids collection, you’ll find a mixture of some of the most famous folklore and fairy tales ever written. From short stories by Aesop and Hans Christian Andersen to folklore from The Brothers Grimm, these timeless masterpieces have endured centuries to resonate deep in the hearts of adults and children alike.

Poor Jacob Two-Two. Not only must he say everything twice just to be heard over his four brothers and sisters, but he finds himself the prisoner of the dreaded Hooded Fang. What had he done to deserve such a punishment? The worst crime of all - insulting a grown-up! Although he's small, Jacob is not helpless, especially when The Infamous Two come to his aid.

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!

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.

Life at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a tree house, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community?

Get ready for a terrifying spin on some of literature’s most beloved tales—no story is safe! From Captain Hook’s run-in with dark magic to Sherlock Holmes narrowly escaping graveyard spirits to a happily never after for Cinderella, this horror anthology is anything but a bedtime story. In this terrifying new collection for young listeners, the best-loved stories from the literary canon are revisited and reimagined with a deadly twist by some of the top authors working in middle grade today.

Francesca Cavallo, una de las creadoras del fenómeno Cuentos de buenas noches para Niñas Rebeldes, les habla en este libro a todos, pero en especial a los niños. El mundo futuro es también de ellos. Por eso necesitan historias nuevas que les ayuden a darle forma. Este libro ha llegado desde los rincones más apartados del universo, ahí donde sólo llega tu imaginación.

Hillary follows a leprechaun down the hollow of a tree into Leprechaun Land. Tiny Tim catches up with her to find his Uncle Timmy O'toole has a castle there. For a bit, they think they may not be able to get back home. Come with them on this adventure and see if they ever can go home again.

As the pupils of St. Joseph's Academy for Boys stream through the gate towards the chapel for assembly, there is one who remains behind. He is named after a saint, but everyone at St. Joseph's knows there is nothing saintly about this boy.

A gentle moment of calm, just when little ones need it most. This heartwarming collection of 20 relaxing 5-minute stories is designed to soothe, settle, and bring a sense of peace to young listeners. Whether it’s winding down before bed, taking a quiet break during the day, or creating a calm atmosphere after playtime, these short and gentle tales provide the perfect escape into a world of kindness, imagination, and relaxation.

Life was about to get a lot more exciting for eleven-year-old Tyler Bowers. The boy detective and his new robot pal discover some suspicious goings-on in their town. They waste no time in putting their awesome spy skills to use. This is an unforgettable tale of true friendship. An exciting adventure with plenty of laughs along the way. Engaging for children, middle school students, and grown-ups. Check out The Undercover Brothers: Ninja Invasion (Book 1)

Tony Robinson stars in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of E. T. A. Hoffmann's renowned Christmas story, which inspired Tchaikovsky's ballet The Nutcracker. It is Christmas Eve, and young Mary and Fred are opening presents from their godfather, Drosselmeier the toymaker. Mary's favourite gift is a nutcracker soldier, and she is disappointed when his jaw breaks on a particularly hard nut.