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Girls are forbidden to practice story magic. Only bad things happen when they do. Everyone knows this, but that doesn't stop 12-year-old Kaya ADor from learning the basics from her older brother Hob. The trick is to sense a listener, one of the magical beings that inhabit the world, and tell it a story. If the listener is pleased and likes the story, they will allow the storyteller to work magic. Although Kaya knows the risks, she attempts a little story magic to impress Hob.

In this festive anthology, you’ll find 12 original short stories to start getting your kids excited for Christmas morning. Some stories are fun, and some are silly, but all will bring the magic of Christmas into your child’s life.

All Goff wanted was for his essay on witchcraft to be good enough to win a scholarship to a private academy far away from Spraksville, the miserable, spooky little town he is stuck in. But, if he'd known that Spraksville's history of witchcraft was more than just folklore, he never would have experimented with casting a spell in the cemetery at midnight as research to make the essay great.

Imagine turning that chaos into calm—where your child drifts off smiling, surrounded by magic, love, and gentle dreams. Unicorn Bedtime Stories for Kids invites your little one into a soothing world of 12 heartwarming tales that quiet busy minds and spark imagination. Follow Sparkle, Moonbeam, and Stardust on adventures through Rainbow Valley, learning kindness, courage, and self-belief along the way. Designed to create joyful nightly routines and deepen the bond between you and your child, this audiobook turns bedtime into something truly special.

Join Billy on her missions to defeat the Terrible Beast, to save Fatcat from a fire-breathing dragon and to escape Captain Howl and his gang of pirates! Also listen along to the heart-warming tales of Norman the honey-loving bear whose bee disguise is very convincing and the little lost cow who crash lands to earth in this zany, intergalactic farmyard tale.

Featuring Mother Goose and Queen Red Riding Hood, fan favorite characters in the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories, this boxed set is a must-have for new and old fans alike. From New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes two new books about two beloved...

Join Cameron the Camel on a heartwarming and adventurous journey through the breathtaking desert! From a shy baby camel to a wise and courageous explorer, Cameron’s story is filled with charm, laughter, and inspiration for listeners of all ages. When Cameron is faced with trying new and unfamiliar foods, he learns that being brave isn’t just about facing fears—it’s about embracing the unknown and discovering the joy of new experiences.

The frost is fading, the Great Hearth is cooling, and the world is turning to dust. Only one girl can find the winter before it’s gone forever. In the village of Ever-Amber, the seasons have stopped. The air is thick with dry heat, and the magical Great Jar which holds the world’s winter has dwindled to a single, shimmering crystal. Ten-year-old Sarah knows that if the Last Snowflake melts, the quiet beauty of a winter’s chill will be lost to the "Thaw-Snatchers" and their world of endless, scorching steam.

The Magic Thief: Found, the third book in Sarah Prineas’s acclaimed middle grade fantasy series, finds wizard’s apprentice Conn on the run! Sneaking out of prison isn't easy, unless you are a thief, or a wizard. Luckily, Conn is both! Trouble is, once he's out, where does he go? His home is...

Luna, a tiny sprite, surprises me on my birthday with a magical paintbrush. As I paint an enchanted forest, I’m transported into this vibrant world. Luna explains that to return home, I must complete a quest to find a hidden amulet that restores balance to the realm. As we journey deeper into the forest, shadows create challenges, but Luna’s encouragement keeps me focused. I finally discover the amulet, bringing peace to the land. With the quest completed, I feel a sense of fulfillment. Luna, perched on my shoulder, hints at more adventures to come.

What if a single story could bring a forgotten world back to life? When Lily discovers a hidden door in her grandmother’s attic, she never expects it to lead to an enchanted realm—a world where mythical creatures still exist, waiting to be remembered. A centaur, a fairy, and a dragonet reveal a painful truth: magic is fading, disappearing as belief in their world vanishes. Determined to save what remains, Lily captures their stories in her journal, hoping to restore the connection between their world and hers.

Grimm’s brings together three action-filled fairy tales featuring brave and resourceful soldiers who rely on intelligence, courage, and perseverance to overcome powerful enemies. Filled with magic, daring adventures, and clever twists, these classic Grimm tales celebrate quick thinking and moral strength over brute force.

In The Magic Thief: Lost, the second book in Sarah Prineas’s acclaimed middle grade fantasy series, wizard’s apprentice Conn is forced to improvise after he loses his locus magicalicus—with explosive results! Never mix fire with magic! Conn may only be a wizard's apprentice, but even he...

"The Last Glimmer of Magic," incorporating your new character names: Book Description In the land of Aethel, magic is packing its bags. The colors are fading, the rivers have forgotten how to sing, and the world is turning a dull, boring grey. Only a girl named Evelyn seems to notice. And Evelyn has a secret: a tiny, stubborn spark of magic that lives in her palm, the very last glimmer in a world growing cold. When she finds a mysterious starlight map in her grandmother's whispering attic, Evelyn is set on a desperate quest.

The community aboard the massive space station Vantia1 is in danger once again—and now their enemy, Vellis, has stolen the technology that could allow him to escape the Void and attack the station himself! When a massive space spider is spotted, armed with powerful lasers and the ability to spin deadly webs, Harry and Ava know they must act—but can they foil their enemy and save their friends and families?

Ten magical children. One unforgettable home. And a heartwarming series begins... Welcome to 788 Lulu Lane, where every child has a secret—and every door opens to something extraordinary.

Do you wonder where courage and resilience are born? These capture the essence of heroes who are just ordinary individuals, embarking on the most extraordinary journeys of bravery and determination. "Unleash the Power Within" is a collection that celebrates the triumphs of spirit over adversity.

Meet Melisa! She lives in the quiet, snowy town of Hollybrook, where Christmas Eve is always perfect, predictable, and perfectly cold. Until this year. Nine-year-old Melisa just can't sleep. And when she peeks out her window, she discovers that something very warm and very magical has landed in her town. Something that leaves trails of scorched snow and smells suspiciously like burnt gingerbread...

The skies are calling. Can a young rider and her golden griffin save a world built on clouds? For ten-year-old Lyra, life on the Whispering Crag is all about the wind, the clouds, and the hope of bonding with a powerful griffin. The day her golden hatchling, Skyfire, chooses her, her dreams take flight! Together, Lyra and Skyfire soar through the colorful Glimmerwood and dance along the sharp Wind-Shear Edge, their connection growing stronger with every beat of Skyfire's magnificent wings.

Magic is closer than you ever thought possible in this madcap middle grade adventure perfect for fans of James Riley and Chris Grabenstein. For Mason Mortimer Morrison, life isn’t so magical. His dad was just sent to jail, his grades have been plummeting from meh to yikes, and, oh yeah, two...