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While growing up, you need to learn many things like being confident, responsible, and honest. But when grown-ups try to explain these values, it might be a bit difficult to understand them. Through these stories, you will discover the true meaning of different values, and why they're so important.

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.

You never know what's out to get you. Though you might think you're safe from monsters and menaces, everyday objects can turn against you, too. A mysterious microwave. A threatening board game. A snowman that refuses to melt. Even your own heartbeat has its secrets. Thu-thump. Thu-thump. When you stop to listen, each beat sounds more menacing than the last.

Una compilación de cuentos de Plim Plim y sus amigos para ir a dormir felices y tranquilos. Historias simples y entretenidas para acompañar a niñas y niños en el momento de descansar. Pensadas especialmente para fortalecer el vínculo con madres y padres, estimular el sueño, fomentar la creatividad y disfrutar juntos.

From Julia Donaldson, the bestselling author of The Gruffalo, comes Princess Mirror-Belle and the Magic Shoes, the exciting adventures of a princess with a difference. Ellen gets a big shock when her double appears out of the bathroom mirror. But Mirror-Belle is a double with a difference! She...

Let young adults discover the exotic landscape, the wondrous magic, and the fascinating menagerie of creatures - jaguars and kangaroos, hedgehogs and leopards - that have made Rudyard Kipling’s Just So Stories worldwide favorites for a century. Included: "The Crab that Played with the Sea", "How the Camel Got His Hump", and 10 others.

Oscar Wilde told and retold his fairy tales to friends in private readings, refining them further each time before finally publishing them in two collections between 1888 and 1891 to great acclaim and lasting popularity ever since. Much of their charm is due to Wilde's intention that the stories be "studies in prose... meant partly for children, and partly for those who have kept the childlike faculties of wonder and joy, and who find in simplicity a subtle strangeness."

This special collection of 16 calming stories is designed to help settle restless puppies and soothe anxious dogs. With soft, rhythmic storytelling and peaceful themes, these tales create a comforting atmosphere that can help ease separation anxiety, promote relaxation, and provide a sense of security for your beloved pet.

Volume 5 of this popular series consists of the following stories: "The Books of Beasts" by Edith Nesbit, "Prince Sneeze" by Henry Beston, "Kind Little Edmund" by Edith Nesbit, "The Plate of Pancakes" by Maude Lindsey, "The Castle of Life" by Edward Deboulyea, "The Glass Dog" by L. Frank Baum, "The Country Called Nanomia" by Evelyn Sharp, "The Sea Dragon" by Alan McCall, "The Professor of Practical Jokes" by Evelyn Sharp...

So you think you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the girl with the unfortunate name and the inability to tell the difference between her grandmother and a member of a different species? Well, then, try your hand at answering these questions: Which character (not including Little Red herself) is the most fashion challenged? Who (not including the wolf) is the scariest? Who (not including Granny) is the most easily scared? Who is the strangest? (Notice we’re not "not including" anyone, because they’re all a little off.) Who (no fair saying "the author") has stuffing for brains?

Nuevas sorpresas aguardan en los recodos del camino a Ana Shirley cuando decide abandonar su puesto como maestra de niños en la escuela de Avonlea. Llenando su maleta de recuerdos y tras decir adiós al lugar donde hasta ahora ha sido más feliz, se encamina al Redmond College, en Kingsport, Nueva Escocia, para completar su educación. Su antigua amiga Priscilla la espera en la gran ciudad.

This is an excellent book for young children. Snuggle up, and listen to a wonderful bedtime story.

Step into a world where every page sparkles with magic, motivation, and meaningful lessons—crafted to boost your child’s confidence, inspire kindness, spark imagination, foster friendship, and fill hearts with positivity. Every chapter in Inspiring Stories for Happy Kids: Megy’s Magical Adventures is designed to do more than entertain. These heartwarming stories gently encourage young readers to believe in themselves, treat others with compassion, and explore the world with open minds and big imaginations. Through fun, magical moments and meaningful friendships, your child will grow ...

Ever since Hairy Maclary first trotted out of the gate and off for a walk, he has been adored by millions of children and adults all over the world. The ten classic stories starring Hairy Maclary are brought together in this very special audio treasury, read by Lynley Dodd. Listen to the stories as they are read in the way they were originally imagined by the talented creator herself!

This collection of 35 short poems was first published in 1927, and is a sequel to When We Were Very Young, which was the first anthology of verse dealing with the domestic adventures of Christopher Robin and Winnie the Pooh.

Nuevo cuento de La neurona exploradora, la colección escrita por la psicóloga Isabel Rojas Estapé que nos ayudará a entender qué ocurre en nuestro cerebro y a gestionar las emociones. La neurona exploradora: Descubre tu mente, entiende tus emociones. ¡Hola! Soy Neurita, la neurona exploradora. Vivo en el cerebro de Cris y mi función es ayudarla a entender sus pensamientos y emociones. Llega la Navidad ¡y Cris está emocionadísima! ¡Por fin podrá reencontrarse con sus abuelos! Se siente tan feliz que no puede parar de moverse. Al verlos, es como si se celebrara una fiesta en su corazón.

Une surprise attend Martine et ses frères : des poneys ! Pas si facile des les apprivoiser... mais quelle rencontre inoubliable ! La pétillante Mélodie Le Blay s’empare avec bonheur des histoires de Martine, pour le plus grand plaisir des petits curieux.

Welcome to Story Party, a curated collection of some of the very best storytelling for kids. The stories in this edition are about good deeds, and how fun it can be to do kind things for others! Listen to tales about: magical, talking eggs, a little girl who meets a strange creature and a boy who gets a special Christmas Kwanzaa surprise.

My Years In Middle School: Parts 1 through 6 This is My Years in Middle School: Parts 1 through 6, which is a compilation of all six books in this series. Follow the adventures of Nancy Jane and her two best friends, Helen Schunter and Karen Stamm, as they experience school, boys, bullying, getting even, dealing with Nancy Jane's nemesis, Lois Talker, and more. This book includes all of the following titles in one book: Book #1: The Summer Before Book #2: Is This Love? Book #3: Scanner In My Neighborhood Book #4: Summertime Memories Book #5: Girl's Revenge Book #6: Lookout High School, Here...

The Christmas Stories and Poetry by George MacDonald is a heartwarming and spiritually enriching collection of holiday tales and poems by the celebrated Scottish author George MacDonald. This anthology includes a selection of his most cherished works, such as "The Gifts of the Child Christ," "A Christmas Carol," "A Christmas Prayer," "Christmas Meditation," and more. George MacDonald's writings are known for their profound spiritual insights and the timeless moral lessons they convey. In this collection, he brings the magic and wonder of Christmas to life through his storytelling and poetry.