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The fourth installment of Russian Collection for Kids features stories that begin in everyday life and end in magic. Their main characters are children - boys and girls thrown into tough circumstances and having to test the limits of their courage and ingenuity to solve problems without grown-up help.

Masie, the daughter of notorious bootlegger Dutch Schultz, returns home from boarding school to find her family in crisis. Her mother is dangerously unstable, her father's empire is on the brink of ruin, and the boy she once loved has become a ruthless killer for hire. To keep her family's dangerous secrets Masie is forced into a lie that will change the course of her future - and leave her trapped in a gilded cage of her own making.

It was Isabella Pimpinella's last chance to show her friends she could do something great. But as the clock struck 12 and no one came to her party, she was so disappointed. No potion. She couldn't make the potion herself. She thought her life was ruined, but then something wonderful happened, and the night became magical!

Lokpriya Kahaniya by Subhadra Kumari Chauhan is a collection of beloved stories that have been passed down through generations in India. From the brave and courageous tales of Rani Laxmi Bai and Maharana Pratap to the heartwarming stories of Krishna and Sudama, these timeless tales continue to inspire and captivate audiences of all ages. Chauhan's masterful storytelling transports listeners to a world of heroism, devotion, and sacrifice.

Edited by award-winning and bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride. Native families from Nations across the continent gather at the...

The Darker Side of Wight is a thrilling audiobook collection of twelve spine-chilling stories by Peter J. Murray, set in the hauntingly atmospheric Isle of Wight—or as Peter calls it, 'The Isle of Fright!'

Aria has just turned four years old. She loves to play even more now. "Is that possible, playing more?" She is always making funny faces. Everyday Aria plays hide and seek, but it is not the planned game. Aria puts Mommy and Grammy to the chase. The longest arms get to reach for her.

A set of fascinating tales on various aspects of nature - ruthless, strange, puzzling, yet invariably beautiful and captivating.

A little bird sits high on a wire, watching the strange pink monkeys below him. Father bird warns him that they are dangerous, but he is curious and decides to ask the other animals about them. He questions a robin, a horse, a cow, a honeybee, an ant, a dog, a deer, a rabbit, and an owl, all of whom warn him of the dangers connected to the fearsome beasts. The owl tells the little bird how they fight in great wars, and participate in animal slavery, poisoning the air and water, and even killing their own kind.

This is an excellent listen for early and beginning readers with fun Christmas stories and hilarious jokes. Perfect for listening aloud during the holidays. These stories are great as quick bedtime stories and cute tales to be listened to aloud with friends and family.

Tim Diamond—the world’s worst private detective—takes on his most dangerous case yet, and it’s going to be up to his brother to keep him out of trouble. A short story from Guys Read: Thriller, edited by Jon Scieszka...

Newly re-mastered for digital formats, this is the definitive recording of Hans Christian Andersen's six best-loved stories. Narrator Diane Wolkstein, the artistic director of the Hans Christian Andersen Center in New York City, tells Andersen stories throughout the world. She is the author of 23 award-winning books of folklore and has been honored by the National Storytelling Network as a recipient of its coveted Circle of Excellence Award, a designation reserved for America's best living storytellers.

Embark on a thrilling adventure with "The Guardians of the Mystery Planet," a captivating tale that transports young listeners to a realm of wonder, magic, and friendship. Join Emma, Jake, Lily, and Max, a group of adventurous kids who stumble upon an ancient map that unveils the existence of a hidden world – the enigmatic Mystery Planet.

DESPRE AUDIOBOOK: Cristina Donovici a început să scrie din dragoste pentru copii, atunci când a simţit că poveştile scrise cu ani şi ani în urmă nu se mai potrivesc cu vremurile în care aceştia cresc astăzi. Poveştile din O girafă în spaţiu şi alte şapte lumi ascunse sunt perfecte pentru a fi citite copiilor seara, înainte de culcare. Aceştia vor adormi zâmbind şi vor regăsi în vis fiinţele fantastice pe care şi le imaginează. DESPRE AUTOARE: Cristina Donovici s-a născut la Târgu Mureș, în 1974. Este licențiată în Jurnalism și lucrează în televiziune, ca producător de știri.

Una vez un niño se levantó muy tarde por la mañana y se puso a contarse los dedos de los pies. Se los contaba y se los contaba, porque la cuenta no le daba diez, ¡sino nueve!

Everyone loves ghost stories but this book of true ghost stories is only for kids! Whether you're huddled under the covers with a flashlight, camping out with your family or having a sleep-over with your friends you'll get a shiver out of these spooky stories.

¡No hay nada como leer un cuento antes de dormir! Y con este libro interactivo, si estás muy cansado, podrás simplemente escucharlo apretando un botón. ¡Disfruta de uno de los mejores clásicos de la literatura infantil!

Master of the macabre David Lubar is back with Check Out the Library Weenies, his ninth collection of Weenies Stories. Here are 30 more scary stories for the middle grade audience - perfect for both avid and reluctant young listeners who like a few chills and a lot of laughs. Don't be a weenie. Listen to these stories. If you dare!

In these delightfully humorous tales of a decidedly blackish hue, 10 follysome toads can never change their beastly habits despite the efforts of goodly witch Madame Rana, who reminds them it's never too late to change. The Toad with Square Eyes develops mutant thumbs and fingers and finds himself on the other side of the screen; Cherry Oddfellow, the Dirty Little Toad, is part girl, part mudslide; and Jeremiah Bratson, the Spoiled Little Toad, finds himself face-to-face with a perfect robot replica.

A collection of four great listens that explore the life and legends of Ancient Greece. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Immerse your children in the fascinating world of Ancient Greece with three classic Greek Myths, written especially for children, and one...