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Mrs. Parsley is a good witch. Only a tiny percentage of witches are actually evil, she says, but they, unfortunately, get most of the publicity. She, herself, uses her limited magical powers to help Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the various fairy godmothers, when they get overloaded. But, because her magical powers are limited, and she can't fly in and out through closed windows, turn pumpkins into coaches, or work her "smart phone," Mrs. Parsley is often forced to improvise.

Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She is a princess, and a very mischievous one at that. Join magically mischievous Mirror-Belle as she comes popping out of Ellen's mirror to sweep her into a variety of hilarious escapades - from Mirror-Belle muscling in on Ellen's seaside holiday to the return of Prince Precious Paws. You can always guarantee that wherever Mirror-Belle goes, trouble will follow.

When noted English writer William Somerset Maugham set off for the South Seas to regain his health, he gathered the materials and wrote the stories represented here. These are among Maugham's best, and the best stories ever written about the exotic South Seas.

Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse recreates the body and soul-renewing experience of a summer downpour after a sweltering city heat wave. Tess knows that the only thing that can fix the endless summer heat is a good, soaking rainstorm. When it finally comes, there is shouting and dancing as everyone and everything springs back to life.

Are you ready to get swept away into a world of fantastic adventure and new discoveries? The Funny Things I Heard at the Bus Stop series of short stories for kids is the perfect book for bedtime reading, a quick after-school adventure, or any time that you want to get taken to a magical, funtabulous, amazing world of imagination that is perfect for kids aged three to one hundred and three!

This unabridged recording contains all the original Raggedy Andy stories as Andy is reunited with his sister, Raggedy Ann, and brings a dance, a pillow fight, and a taffy pull into the lives of the other dolls. Andy bravely ventures into the gutter to find the penny dolls, "cures" the French doll, and encounters the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and a beautiful seashell.

Side-splittingly funny, spine-chillingly spooky, this companion to a Newbery Honor - winning anthology The Dark Thirty is filled with bad characters who know exactly how to charm. From the author's note that takes us back to McKissack's own childhood when she would listen to stories told on her front porch...to the captivating introductions to each tale, in which the storyteller introduces himself and sets the stage for what follows...to the 10 entertaining tales themselves, here is a worthy successor to McKissack's The Dark Thirty.

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, this story follows Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on a special new adventure. The story is broken down into short chapters—perfect for sharing or for newly confident listeners to enjoy independently.

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.

Dive back into the chilling world of childhood fears with "Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares 2." This spine-tingling collection amplifies the eerie tales that haunt the corners of every young imagination. Feel the terror of a boy left home alone, witness a little girl's nightmarish fate in the haunted house of a Halloween store, and join two boys as they stumble upon a spine-chilling stranger while using their radio. Each short story in this collection is crafted to resonate with the deepest, darkest fears of children. Dare to read, but remember: some stories have a way of sticking with ...

Colors of the Wind: A Native American Story is an enchanting tale following a young boy named Kai who embarks on a journey of discovery, learning about the ancient wisdom of his tribe, conveyed through the mysterious colors of the wind.

From the Author I hope this book is as much of a joy to read as it was to publish. My goal was to give parents a simple tool to help them build their kids’ moral compass. It is important to teach children moral virtues because they are the foundation for healthy and fulfilling relationships, both with others and with oneself. Virtues such as honesty, kindness, compassion, responsibility, and respect help children develop positive character traits and form strong, positive connections with others. Teaching children moral virtues also helps them develop the skills and values necessary for ...

The multi-million-copy bestseller WONDER showed how choosing kindness and empathy can change the lives of those around you. Now, in AUGGIE & ME, you can discover a new side to the WONDER story in three new chapters from three different characters. These three stories are heartbreaking, surprising, funny and hopeful. Just like WONDER, AUGGIE & ME will make you laugh, cry and try to choose kind.

Random House presents the audiobook edition of Father Christmas's Fake Beard by Terry Pratchett, read by Julian Rhind-Tutt. Have you ever wanted Christmas to be different? Turkey and carols, presents and crackers - they all start to feel a bit...samey. How about a huge exploding mince pie, a pet abominable snowman, or a very helpful partridge in a pear tree? What if Father Christmas went to work at a zoo, or caused chaos in a toy store, or was even arrested for burglary!

"Welcome to Apes Town: Tales of Adventure and Friendship" is a captivating collection of stories that invites listeners into the heart of a vibrant jungle community where curious young apes embark on thrilling escapades and form unbreakable bonds of friendship. Each chapter immerses listeners in a richly detailed world filled with sensory experiences, from the sights and sounds of the bustling marketplace to the lush beauty of the dense jungle foliage.

En cualquier historia, siempre habrán momentos felices y otros no tanto, pero depende de cada uno tomar lo mejor de cada vivencia. Viaja con nosotros a la Isla de la Estrellita y conoce la valiente historia de la pequeña princesa y el Rey Jood. Sin duda, un cuento que acariciará al niño que duerme dentro de ti.

¿Te preocupa que la baja autoestima de tu hija le impida buscar amistades y oportunidades para brillar? No eres el único. Casi todos los padres esperan que sus hijos crezcan seguros de sí mismos y satisfechos con su propia piel.

A fantastic collection of 30 stories about animals of all shapes and sizes, this will charm children aged six and up. From pet puppies to woodland wildlife, garden birds to pond-dwelling frogs, Enid Blyton was a devoted and knowledgeable animal lover. Listeners who feel the same way are bound to love her wonderful stories about our furry friends - and scaly, feathery or fluttery ones, too!

It is my passion to share the art of storytelling with the next generation, teaching them important aspects through fun games—learning, while they didn’t realise they are learning. I launched an after school club teaching this craft. It has been an enormous success. This book is the product of one activity from the club. A Collection of Clever, Fun, Short Stories Inspired by Children Learning the Craft of Storytelling. T. P. Heath is a screenwriter and author of over twenty novels, mostly thrillers under the name Tim Heath, and the author of the Twiggy Rattlesnake series.

Seis cuentos para niños de dos a cinqo años. ¡Historias geniales para leer antes de dormir! Las historias incluyen un chita, un ogro, un elefante, un sapo estupendo, y otros dos animales.