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Hear the best stories ever written with Puffin Classics on audio. The Happy Prince and Other Stories is a haunting, magical fairy tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (amongst others) The Happy Prince, who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love...

Penguin presents Happy Families: The Audio Collection by Allan Ahlberg, read by Alexander Armstrong. Families come in all shapes and sizes, big ones, small ones, funny ones and even silly ones. In this first ever audio collection you can discover the story of Mrs Wobble the Waitress, Mr Biff the...

This is the art box of my DREAMS. Earning extra pocket money to buy it will be TRICKY. I’ll need to HELP OUT a LOT. Wash Delia’s clothes? Why not. Clean Dad’s shed? Yes, please! Sweep up the leaves? No problem! But when a HUGE STORM hits Oakfield Town and wrecks the library roof, a big campaign begins to FIX IT FAST. Can our school reach the target before the kids from Great Manor? Hmmm...eventually.

Here are 10 hilarious stories from the genius pen of Richmal Crompton, featuring legendary, lateral-thinking schoolboy William Brown.

Join us in the enchanting world of Pleasant Valley, where all the four-legged residents agree that Dickie Deer Mouse is a treasure to know. Gentle and stylish in his fawn-and-white attire, Dickie is always a delight to behold—unless, of course, it’s springtime when he’s in need of a new coat! In this charming tale from Baileys Sleepy-Time Tales, we follow Dickie on his quest for a cozy summer home, navigating food finds and evading hungry predators. But as winter approaches, he must seek out the perfect spot to hibernate. A small mistake leads to unexpected twists that could spell ...

Dive into the enchanting world of Tuck Me In Tales and Slumber Town Tales, where the delightful adventures of Pleasant Valleys animal inhabitants will captivate young listeners aged three to eight. Join Fatty Coon, the butter-loving creature from the swamp, as he embarks on whimsical escapades that are sure to entertain and charm little two-footed friends. - Summary by Lynda Marie Neilson

Dora the Explorer and Boots are at the carnival, and they are ready to win the grand prize! But to do that they first have to play games and collect eight yellow tickets. Join Dora and Boots in this festive adventure as they make their way toward the grand prize: the Big Pinata!

Kids will love learning about Brontosaurus in this adorable story about a little dinosaur that hatches from an egg upon the shore.

Imagine your children falling asleep fast and, at the same time, without anxiety. Children experience many fears and anxieties, and this audiobook filled with 18 stories will provide you tools for building confidence in your children, calming their emotions, and spiking their imagination. During sleep, your child’s body is able to redirect its energy toward growing, learning, and healing, all of which are incredibly important.

It's Blue's birthday, which can mean only one thing: a special birthday game of Blue's Clues! Help Josh as he sets up for Blue's party and tries to find the perfect gift.

Love—and crushes—are in the air for Nikki Maxwell in this sixth installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! It’s the biggest dance of the year and Nikki Maxwell is hoping her crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But time is running out. What if he doesn’t want...

Follow the adventures of Moo-Moo the Happy Cow. Moo-Moo and her mother have moved to a new farm. Although challenging at first, Moo-Moo makes lots of new friends. This is an excellent listen for kids. Includes five fun stories, activities, and funny jokes! This book is especially great for traveling, waiting rooms, and listening aloud at home with friends and family.

The eighth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, and the recipient of a Newbery Honor. Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but she knows that her earnings...

Join Alfred Elwes as he takes us on a delightful journey through the life of a remarkable cat in Chunky, the Happy Hippo. Drawing from the rich Archives of Caneville, Elwes presents a captivating narrative that challenges the common belief that cats are merely selfish creatures. Through the voice of this charming feline, we discover a world where love and affection flourish, proving that cats can possess the same deep, unselfish bonds as any other creature. As the cat boldly defends its kind, we are invited to explore the heartwarming and often humorous nuances of its character. - Summary by ...

The adventures for the Hollisters begin as soon as they move into their new house on the shore on Pine Lake in Shoreham. First, the moving van carrying their toys and their father's important new invention disappears. Next, they learn that their house may be haunted, with a treasure hidden somewhere inside! Right away they all set out to solve these mysteries.

When Tiddlywink the pixie gets trapped inside a cursed puzzle cube, every attempt to free him fails. All hope now rests on the shoulders of five brave heroes, who must journey all the way to the mysterious Distant Desert for answers before the sands of time run out. But with cacti gladiators, a down-on-her-luck genie and a rebellious magic carpet to contend with, it's not going to be an easy ride!

It is a good thing that mothers understand what no one else seems to when you are the youngest child in the family, and are finally four years old. Bonnie is more than ready to join her older sisters and brother in the many adventures she sees come their way, whether it be sliding along the ice, searching for arrowheads, or going on that journey of all journeys-across the swinging bridge to school.

An immersive anthology of stories examining home and belonging, with an introduction from former Waterstones Children’s Book Prize category winner Sharna Jackson, Happy Here features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors exploring themes of family, friendship, laughter, magic and peril - in different genres and styles, but all about joy.

Clifford loves to help Emily Elizabeth, but his big red paws break eggs instead of painting them. Luckily, Clifford helps Emily another way - in her dreams! A bucket of Easter-egg dye creates the most colorful Clifford adventure yet, and gets Emily ready for an unforgettable holiday.

Everything changes when Joey meets Dr. Charles Mansell and his baby chimpanzee, Sukari. Her new friends use sign language to communicate, and Joey secretly begins learning to sign. Spending time with Charlie and Sukari, Joey has never been happier. She even starts making friends at school for the first time. But as Joey’s world blooms with possibilities, Charlie and Sukari’s choices begin to narrow—until Sukari’s very survival is in doubt.