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James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime. James lives with his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine! Life isn't much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden. A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow...and grow...and grow! Inside are seven very unusual insects—all waiting to take James on a magical journey. But where will this very special Giant Peach take James and his new friends? And what will happen to his horrible aunts if they stand in their way?

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘We are now about to visit the most marvellous places and see the most wonderful things!’ This edition of James and the Giant Peach, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can...

From the #1 Indie Bestselling and six-starred reviewed The Skeleton and the Cat series, comes another humorous and touching tale of the unexpected friendship that blossoms between two unlikely friends. Told in five short and charming stories that will remind you of?Frog and Toad. The Skeleton...

Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young readers bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is narrated by the country vet himself...

Butterbean’s attempt to steal back her missing ball launches the pet friends into their most chaotic, high-stakes mystery yet in this latest hilarious companion novel in the illustrated middle grade The Great Pet Heist series. Stolen! That’s what Butterbean is sure has happened to her...

The Friendly Cloud Parade is a charming children's picture book that invites young listeners into a sky filled with imagination, friendship, and joyful discoveries. On a bright morning, a group of cheerful clouds gathers for a special parade across the blue sky. Each fluffy cloud has its own unique shape and personality, creating playful animals, magical castles, towering trees, and whimsical designs that spark the imagination of everyone watching below. As they drift together, the clouds discover that every shape has something special to contribute to the parade.

The wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret: Dragons live there! When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill a dragon, and to bring him back the body. He also wants a dragon’s egg, so he can hatch it in his private zoo. Flynn and Paddy’s world is about to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull’s evil plan?

Jasper the Sea Turtle’s Mindful Guide to Sleep is a calming audiobook created to help children gently relax, unwind, and fall asleep—perhaps even before the story ends. And don’t be surprised if adults find themselves dozing off too!

Alex, James and their new friend Claude-Michelle face mischief, mayhem, murder, a modern-day pirate and wildlife traffickers in this adventure set in a lost world in remote northern Madagascar.

The Allen family loves their many pets, and they’re excited to adopt just one more - Henry, the bull-terrier. But why are dangerous men after him? He’s not telling, and the other pets must find out before someone in the family gets hurt: Why is Henry angry about being adopted? Can a dachshund actually concentrate for more than two minutes? What do Henry’s stalkers really want? Can a cat’s natural stubbornness foil a dastardly scheme of kidnapping and robbery? 

When a strange creature starts eating all his family's food, Jackson becomes curious. Will he be able to make friends with the dangerous animal, or will he find himself in even greater trouble? Find out in this heartwarming story about love, loss, and friendship.

Octoshi is the story of a boy whose family owns a sushi shop and his friend octopus. The boy wishes to save his friend before the octopus is turned into sushi. Will he succeed? In this story of friendship and love, there is much to learn.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Himalayan Heist and experience the compelling adventures of Alex, James, and Bim as they make their way through the wilderness. 

From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations. One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to...

Holy crab-claws! The fast-action Andee the Aquanaut Trilogy continues in Book 2, All Great Things Start With Small Beginnings. Andee is torn between finding his parents, fulfilling his role as protector of the ocean's creatures, saving the Lost City and rescuing the King's beautiful daughter, Yolanda.

Ein runder Geburtstag ist ein schöner Anlass für eine Jubiläumsanthologie mit den schönsten Gedichten und Geschichten des Sprachjongleurs James Krüss. Ob der Zauberer Korinthe, Annabella Apfelstrudel oder Polly Plauz: Wir begegnen alten Freunden und entdecken neue Schätze – und staunen, wie zeitgemäß und frisch die Texte sind. Dieses zauberhafte Hörbuch lädt zum Reimen, Fantasieren und Spielen rund ums Jahr ein.

The sky is grey and the grass is covered in puddles. But it's a perfect day for rainy-day games. And as he strolls along, James finds some excellent friends to play with.

Rosie ha nove anni e spesso, durante le vacanze, le capita di trascorrere il tempo sugli autobus rossi di Londra. I suoi genitori sono entrambi autisti e, quando i loro turni coincidono, non possono fare altro che portarla con loro per le strade della città. Nel giorno del referendum, i genitori portano Rosie al parco di St. James. La loro missione è trovare i famosi scoiattoli che lì hanno casa. Ma come mai non ve n'è traccia? E come mai, come le racconta il Custode del parco, i nidi sono vuoti e i pellicani si sono rifugiati sull'isola del lago?

There is always a little magic in Grandpa Victor’s stories, but when Grandpa’s most fantastic tale transports his grandson, a helpful 8-year-old boy named Leo, to the magical and whimsical parallel world of Alpha Dimension, they could never foresee the adventure and new experiences awaiting the slightly nervous young hero.

In This Strange Wilderness, award-winning author Nancy Plain brings attention to the amazing story of American icon John James Audubon's career. This Strange Wilderness details his art and writing, transporting the listener back to the frontiers of early 19th-century America.