Showing results for "Life" in Anthologies & Short Stories

Enter a world of imagination and enchantment at bedtime with this selection of timeless short stories by Enid Blyton. Get ready for a magical journey... Set your imagination alight with this selection of more than 25 bedtime stories by a much-loved children's author. From pixie dressmakers to...

Here is a collection of stories about school life that will appeal to every kind of school-goer. These are incidents from the author's own life, when he was a shy, quiet boy in boarding school who chose the library over the football field and was known as the best cook among the Boy Scouts. Read about beloved and eccentric characters like the strict Mr Oliver, Miss Babcock, the school nurse, and the principal who once went missing.

Life at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a tree house, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community?

It features coming of age stories on the theme of closeness to home, deftly interwoven with illuminating autobiographical pieces on the inspirations behind the fiction. Stories include: "The Missing Link", "Joe Quinn's Poltergeist", "Harry Miller's Run", "Slog's Dad", "Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads", "Mary Malone", "Half a Creature from the Sea", and, "When God Came to Kathleen's Garden".

"The Life of Atlas: Book #1" follows the courageous adventure of Atlas, a young lion who finds himself unexpectedly captured and transported far from his home in Kenya to a distant zoo in the United States. Separated from his family, Atlas faces numerous challenges as he strives to reunite with his loved ones and regain his freedom.

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.

From the very first rhyme, Books Are Life invites young listeners into a world where every minute holds endless possibility. Each verse is filled with warmth, wonder, and gentle wisdom that helps children fall in love with books and with themselves. Through playful poetry and vivid imagery, children discover that books are more than words. They are magical companions that spark imagination, build empathy, connect hearts across cultures and time, encourage confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

This audiobook contains 5 short stories for children and is number 5 in a series of 6 short books. This audiobook contains 5 short stories for children and is number 5 in a series of 6 short books.

The Peterkin Papers record the antics of the most memorably and hopelessly bumbling of respectable American families. Confronted by the endless challenges of daily life, the Peterkins rise to every occasion with misguided aplomb: they sit out in the sun for hours and fail to go for a ride because they've forgotten to unhitch the horse.

This collection of bedtime stories are a great way to bring magic to life with talking animals where imagination soars. The best memories in children are those few moments they spend with you. Listening to this book provides a great way to encourage kids to gain confidence and learn a new lesson from these fantastic seven life stories.

Christmas Stories by L. Frank Baum is a delightful compilation of enchanting tales that bring the magic of Christmas to life. This collection features three cherished stories by L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wizard of Oz series: The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, A Kidnapped Santa Claus, and Little Bun Rabbit.

Listen and relive exciting tales from Highlights, now on audio! Learn about a boy who has to figure out his birthday riddle and what you need to make the perfect dessert, along with other stories about family and home life.

Hvalpene Bingo og Rolly skal ud på en masse fantastiske eventyr, og du skal med! Uanset om det er Sydpolen eller den lokale hundepark, vovserne tager til, kan du godt glæde dig. Det bliver både sjovt og spændende. Så slå ørerne ud og lyt til de 12 små historier om brødrene Bingo og Rolly og alle deres venner.

Tae Sung is just an average elementary school student entering the fifth grade. Or so he thought, until he met his fate looking into the eyes of an injured snake. Tae Sung’s life went from an average everyday kid, to possessing abilities that extend far beyond anything he had ever bargained for. Tae Sung can never look back to the way his life was. His life and the lives of those around him are forever changed.

Ethan Obi-Wan was a bright, brave boy, named after the legendary Jedi by his Star Wars-loving father. Together, they shared a deep love for each other and the world around them. Though both confined to wheelchairs, their spirits were unstoppable, and whenever faced with a challenge, they'd rally together: "It's Obi and Dad versus the world!”

Ancient, modern and global stories that encapsulate profound wisdom on skillful living. Humor, insight and suspense for all genders, ages and cultures to enjoy.

This audiobook contains 5 short stories for children and is the last in a series of 6 short books. Each short story contains a positive life message for the listener, and is only a few minutes long to retain interest.

There's a girl in Tim's room that claims she's from the future. Should he believe her? A short story about future glory.

Through his encounters with colorful characters and exciting adventures, Benny discovers the importance of kindness, courage, and embracing differences. Join Benny on his inspiring adventure as he learns that the true treasures of life lie in the bonds we form and the character we cultivate along the way.

This audiobook contains 5 short stories for children and is number 3 in a series of 6 short books. Each short story contains a positive life message for the listener, and is only a few minutes long to retain interest.