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Having the ability to see fairies means that Tanya Fairchild's life has never been easy. After all, real fairies are nothing like the ones in books; ones that grant wishes or leave money for teeth. Real fairies don't like to be talked about, and they cast spells if Tanya steps out of line. The...

There's a price on Robin's head, one that has attracted a gang of ruthless mercenaries who are determined to track him down and hand him over to Guy Gisborne. So Robin is hiding out by the sea, but trouble has a way of finding him. Before long he is helping to rescue refugees and trying to avoid the attentions of customs and immigration officials. Then he and Marion discover a people-smuggling operation: desperate people brought into the country to work in slave-like conditions making cheap goods.

"If a wolf should come out of the forest, then what would you do?" These are the words of Peter's grandfather from Prokofiev's much loved musical fairy tale, Peter and the Wolf, which here is wonderfully narrated by Sir David Attenborough. This story introduces children to the magic of an orchestra through the tale of a clever young boy who, with the help of some animal friends, outwits a very hungry wolf.

Once upon a time was only the start . . . welcome to the Fairytale Woods. Malc the dragon is on the hunt for treasure in a hilarious secret diary from million-copy bestselling author, comedian and actor Ben Miller. Banished from yet another kingdom, Malgundrax the dragon has arrived in the...

Willow Moss, the youngest and least powerful sister in a family of witches, recently saved the world. The problem is, nobody can remember it – and, to make matters worse, her magical ability seems broken. Instead of finding lost things, objects keep disappearing against her will...which is especially troubling now that her friend Sometimes needs her help! 

"The Fir Tree" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about a fir tree so anxious to grow up, so anxious for greater things, that he cannot appreciate living in the moment. It is a melancholy story, warning about the dangers of always expecting greater glory just around the corner, only to be disappointed or to regret the unappreciated instants; only the moment is worthwhile.

Sisters, secrets and spellbinding adventure. Discover the Pinch of Magic Adventures from bestselling Michelle Harrison, where everyone knows that magic and trouble go hand in hand . . . It should have been a fresh start for the Widdershins sisters, Betty, Fliss and Charlie, who have left the...

Malvel has kidnapped the Good Beasts and taken them to Gorgonia. Tom and Elenna chase him to this frightening kingdom, which is in the grip of a great war. Along the way, they must do battle with six terrifying Evil Beasts.

The Little Red Hen works hard - all alone - to turn her wheat seed into flour, while the goose gossips, the dog naps, and the cat preens. But when her lazy friends smell the fresh bread baking, they're eager to help her eat it! In this rendition, even the youngest listeners will enjoy the classic folktale about hard work and its tasty reward.

The second instalment in the fairy-filled Thirteen Treasures trilogy, full of fairies, magic and pure adventure from Waterstones Children's Book Prize winner Michelle Harrison. When fairies stole her brother, Red vowed to get him back. Now trapped in the fairy realm, she begs an audience with...

Enjoy this fantastic edition of The Three Little Pigs, narated by the brilliant comedian, writer and actor Rik Mayall. Adapted by the renowned producer Mike Bennett, this delightful retelling of a classic tale will have you captivated from start to finish. The late, great Richard 'Rik' Mayall was a pioneer of alternative comedy in the '80s, who formed a famous comedy partnership with Ade Edmondson and featured in numerous cult classic sitcoms.

Jason has a problem. He doesn't remember anything before waking up on a school bus holding hands with a girl. Apparently she's his girlfriend Piper, his best friend is a kid named Leo, and they're all students in the Wilderness School, a boarding school for "bad kids." What he did to end up here, Jason has no idea—except that everything seems very wrong.

A magical collection of enchanting tales by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up! Prepare to be dazzled with stories of witches, wizards and magical folk. From spells and enchantments to potions and wishes, there's magic and wonder brewing in this bumper...

Tinus wordt tandenfee en beleeft spannende avonturen met prinses Chloë en draakje Vuurtje, terwijl ze door een droomwereld en Feeënland reizen. Maar wat gebeurt er als hun droom bijna in duigen valt?

Inspirado en el clásico de Charles Perrault, "La ratita presumida" narra la historia de una ratita que, barriendo su casa, encuentra una moneda. Sin pensárselo demasiado, la emplea en comprarse una cinta con la que se adorna. Pero, ¡ay!, coqueta como es, cae en las garras de un gato que...

Der zweite Teil der geplanten DREI-Trilogie der Lauscherlounge. Oliver Rohrbeck, Jens Wawrczeck und Andreas Fröhlich (Sprecher der Kulthörspielserie „Die drei ???") interpretieren jeweils ihr Lieblingsmärchen des dänischen Schriftstellers Hans Christian Andersen. Jens Wawrczeck liest Das hässliche junge Entlein mit einer Komposition von Henrik Albrecht, der kürzlich als bester Hörspielmusik-Komponist geehrt wurde. Andreas Fröhlich setzt sein Märchen Der standhafte Zinnsoldat in Form einer Collage in Szene, unterstützt von Sounddesigner Kay Poppe und dem Komponisten Jan-Peter Pflug.

After Hercules proves he's a true hero and regains his godship, all seems right in the world. That is, until Zeus tells Meg that she can't be with Hercules because she's, well, mortal. Luckily, Hera has a solution, offering Meg a chance to prove herself worthy of a spot on Mt. Olympus—as a god. All Meg has to do is complete a mysterious quest. The mission? Oh, just to rescue her ex's current wife from the Underworld. The ex-boyfriend she saved by selling her soul to Hades. The ex-boyfriend who immediately moved on to someone else while she was stuck in the Underworld.

Маша Рупасова — ​современный детский поэт — ​сочиняет смешные и добрые стихи, которые легко запоминаются. Их любят дети и родители, бабушки и дедушки. С новым, самым зимним и уютным сборником Маши вы окунетесь в суматоху новогодних приготовлений, тепло домашних вечеров и шумное веселье игр в снегу. К концу зимних каникул вы с ребёнком будете знать все стихи из этой аудиокниги наизусть!

Весёлые, добрые и при этом совершенно вне времени стихи. Маленьким детям будет интересно и полезно узнать о различных видах транспорта и их предназначении на улице в городе. Стихи обязательно понравятся и детям, и родителям, и даже бабушкам и дедушкам. Милые и трогательные истории Маши Рупасовой в прочтении Элнары Салимовой.

Seine Märchen sind weit mehr als Kindergeschichten: Sie erzählen von Sehnsucht und Hoffnung, von Außenseitern und Träumern, von Mut, Verlust und der Kraft der Fantasie. Hinter der märchenhaften Oberfläche verbergen sich existenzielle Themen: das Streben nach Anerkennung, die Erfahrung von Einsamkeit, die Suche nach Liebe und der Wunsch, seinen eigenen Platz in der Welt zu finden. Viele seiner Geschichten tragen autobiografische Züge: das Gefühl des Andersseins, der Wunsch nach Zugehörigkeit und die Kraft, trotz aller Widrigkeiten den eigenen Weg zu gehen.