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Discover the magical world of Bedtime Meditation Stories for Kids by Dreamer Fairchild, a collection of 56 brief tales crafted perfectly to usher your little ones into the world of dreams in just five minutes! Through thrilling adventures with unicorns, fairies, dinosaurs, animals, and more, each story is an unforgettable journey that will captivate your child's imagination, ensuring a peaceful and restorative sleep. Each narrative is infused with positive affirmations that instill concepts of relaxation and mindfulness in young listeners, helping them grow into more empathetic human beings.

Arrrgh me hearties! Treat yourself to these rousing tales of mayhem on the Spanish Main. Listen to the history of pirates, buccaneers, marooners, and their exploits, along with several interpretive biographies of encounters with REAL pirates, including Henry Morgan, Blackbeard, and others.

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.

Piri is a city girl, but every year she goes to visit her grandmother Babi on her farm in the Ukrainian village of Komjaty. There is a lot that Piri finds strange, even scary, in Komjaty, such as the ghost in the form of a rooster who supposedly haunts the cemetery! But Piri loves country life: making corn bread, eating plums right off the tree, venturing out with her grandmother in the early morning to hunt for mushrooms. And during her time with Babi, Piri learns lessons that will stay with her all of her life, about the importance of honest hard work, of caring for the less fortunate, and of having the courage to stand up for those who cannot stand up for themselves. In these nine stories, Aranka Siegal paints a tender portrait of the love between a grandmother and granddaughter, inspired by her own experiences with her grandmother.

Get cozy with five short and relaxing stories kids will love. Perfect for bedtime listening, each one centers around cute animal friends from the African Savanna..

...ez nem érdektelen novellatéma. Hihetetlen és csodálatos. Sokan nem fogják megérteni. De a gyerekek, bölcsek és bolondok megértik. Van benne valami, amit érzünk, logikánk ellenőrző, tiltakozó szava ellenére is. A címe: A léggömb elrepül... Mit gondolsz? - Kosztolányi Dezső.

It's the autumn of 1863, and as the Civil War rages, a stranger named Violet seeks refuge with the Kelly family. Peg Kelly, 11, is thrilled—Violet treats her like an adult, not a child. Violet is fleeing Confederate raiders and has information that may save the Union. But she can't deliver her message unless she takes a dangerous journey.

Snuggle into bed and read these delightful stories in the lead up to Christmas! From Santa's lost sleigh bell to the clever goose who made it snow, there's a festive adventure for everyone in these jolly short stories from Enid Blyton, the world's best-loved storyteller. These traditional tales...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes an inspiring middle-grade anthology that follows the loosely interconnected lives of multigenerational immigrant families, the residents at the Entrada apartment building. Edited by...

Puffin Presents a new collection of original stories for 6 year olds, perfect for winding down before bedtime! A collection of original audio stories perfect for bed time! These new stories are especially designed to be listened to before bed, helping the listener wind down after a busy day of...

"Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard" is a collection of children's stories by Howard R. Garis. Uncle Wiggily Longears, an old bunny gentleman now suffering from rheumatism and walking around with a cane, is still fairly vigorous. In these 26 connected short tales, he meets a string of characters from Mother Goose's tales. Well suited to a nightly reading for smaller children!

In this fairy tale storybook for children, Princess Denise lives a simple life in a tranquil village, oblivious to her royal lineage. On her fifteenth birthday, a peculiar package arrives bearing the royal seal. A letter revealed a shocking truth: she is the king's daughter! Filled with excitement and disbelief, Denise embarked on a journey of self-discovery guided by the King's letters. These messages, filled with wisdom and love, exposed a world Denise had never known. They taught her about the royal family, the King's other children, and the expectations of a princess.

Grab your sunnies and your magnifying glass, and join the Murder Club for more sensational short stories as they lead you on a journey of foul play and murderously magnificent mysteries! This is the perfect holiday entertainment and collection for young listeners!

Сказки для детей – важный инструмент формирования их психики и мировосприятия. Повседневная жизнь часто кажется скучной и предсказуемой: семья, друзья, детский сад. Но где в этом мире место для чудес, приключений и полета фантазии? Слушая сказки, мальчики и девочки попадают в мир невозможного, где можно проходить сквозь стены, сражаться с драконами и спасать множество людей и сказочных существ. Даже самое большое зло в сказке может обернуться добром.

Four hilarious new HH stories - HH's Mother's Day, probably not the day his mum looks forward to most in the year, HH's Nightmare where Henry's chased by a ghost bunny with huge teeth, a wailing graveyard ghost and, for good measure, a slimy zombie, then a new story about one of his greatest...

The following Tales are meant to be submitted to the young learner as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, for which purpose his words are used whenever it seemed possible to bring them in; and in whatever has been added to give them the regular form of a connected story, diligent care has been taken to select such words as might least interrupt the effect of the beautiful English tongue in which he wrote: therefore, words introduced into our language since his time have been as far as possible avoided.

Are you brave enough to discover the secrets that lie within The Book of Legends? "The Book of Legends" is an exciting collection of scary, entertaining, and possibly true, stories that will captivate readers of all ages. Join Spencer, a young man tasked with watching his two younger siblings, as he takes them on unforgettable adventures in storytelling.

Get ready for Easter with this collection of well loved Easter stories that have been keeping children entertained for generations. Each Story has be handpicked to help calm your little one down and to keep them busy during the Easter holidays, whether your on long car journeys to see family, trying to get some work done or just want some relaxing family time.

Embark on a delightful adventure to the enchanting world of Disneyland with "A Magical Journey to Disneyland." Join young listeners on a captivating train trip filled with excitement, wonder, and the promise of extraordinary experiences. From the moment the train pulls out of the station to the thrilling arrival at Disneyland, this immersive tale takes children on a sensory-rich exploration of a magical journey that ignites the imagination and creates cherished memories.

A town is overrun by road weenies - a.k.a. joggers - who never smile. A girl thinks she's too old for Halloween...until she finds a special pair of gloves. A boy takes a shortcut to an unexpected place. A mummy takes his revenge, one little piece at a time.... These 35 tales ranging from the silly and offbeat to flat-out horrifying are just right for listening alone in the dark.