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A fun scary listen for children who enjoy scary stories. We listen to scary fiction stories for many reasons. One reason is for excitement. Another reason is to face our fears. When I was 11 years old, I had nightmares for weeks about a giant chasing me. I would wake up in a cold sweat. I told my Mom, who said next time that you have a bad dream, “Look the giant in the eyes and say, BOO!” It worked. Face your fears.

This is a retelling of "The Belling of the Cat" by Aesop. At the end of this tale, you are challenged to figure out the moral or meaning of this fable.

Welcome to Valentine Land where we have delicious candy flowers and golden caramel trees. I'm a lovebug. They call me Cupid. Oh, no! My Valentine cards are missing! What could have happened to them?

The newborn kitten has lost her mother and does not know how to meow. She asks the farm animals to teach her how.

What is love for kids? Love is hard to explain. It's a feeling of caring no matter what happens. When you see someone or else someone sees you and a happy dance breaks out, that's love! When someone does not like what you said or did but still loves you, that's forever love!

In 1897, I am born in the home of my grandfather. It is the custom in my family for the first newborn baby girl to be named after both grandmothers. My name is Amelia Mary Earhart. My nickname is Meeley. I am adventurous and curious about things. I can do anything that a boy can do.

Enjoy this travel though Egyptian history. Egypt is of one of the first great civilizations. Around 50,000 BC, hunter-gatherers first settled in the abundant Nile regions. By about 9,500 BC, Egyptians grew plants and domesticated animals. Then, writing developed. The first Pharaoh ruled. Egypt's power rose and fell for thousands of years for different reasons.

It is Saint Patrick's Day. The leprechauns are heading to a house to cause mischief. The family can't see them. But little Baby who doesn't talk yet is able to see the leprechauns. What will happen to this happy family?

Martin Luther King Junior is an important person in black history. In this interactive audiobook, follow his life from birth to adulthood. He stood against racism and dedicated his life to attaining equality and fairness to Americans of all colors.

This book is based on a true story. Kaitlyn was never a typical little girl. She thinks about all that she has learned since she was three years old. From her pet cat, Mel, she learned responsibility and unconditional love. From her ballet teachers and classes, she learned about teamwork, perseverance, and discipline. But most of all, she loves her parents for all their love and support.

At one time or another, we all tell lies (white lies versus hurtful lies) for different reasons. This colorful story uses a group of students and adults to discuss why children tell lies and what lessons they can learn from lying?

I am born on November 22, 1744, in Weymouth, Massachusetts. My name is Abigail Smith. Maybe my last name will change when I’m older. My family owns four slaves. Phoebe is a slave who takes care of me while I am a child. When I grow up, I want to teach our slaves to read and write, give them freedom, and pay them to work for me. I do not believe in slavery for men or ladies.

A cycle is a series of events that are repeated in the same order or almost the same order. Everywhere you look on earth as well as in outer space, you will find many cycles.

Chocolate is one of the most popular flavors in the world. Over 5,000 years ago in the rainforests of Ecuador, the people planted the seeds from the wild cocoa trees. They ground the beans to make a chocolate drink with water.

Why do people celebrate Cinco de Mayo which is Spanish for May 5th? In 1861, Napoleon III sent military ships to attack Mexico. On May 5, 1862, the French met with heavy resistance from the Mexicans. What would be the outcome?

The rhyme Mary, Mary, quite contrary How does your garden grow? is included with steps for sprouting your own seeds indoors. A bonus of the apple cycle from seed to apple is also included.

Long ago, the Egyptian Pharaoh (King) was worried that the people of Israel might become friends with Egypt's enemies. The Pharaoh ordered all newborn boys of Israel to be killed in order to reduce the population of the Israelites. The mother of the Israelite, Moses, secretly hid him. What will happen to Moses?

At the seashore, Léa picked up a big seashell and put it to her ear. She loved to hear the echo of the ocean’s roar. Suddenly, the shell whispered one word, "Mermaid." Léa found herself swimming at the bottom of the ocean! Her legs were gone. Instead, she had the body of a mermaid and a big smile on her face.

Kangaroos are a symbol of Australia. Why are they so important?

A day without laughter and learning is a day wasted! Why does a kangaroo have a pouch? What kind of music do kangaroos like?