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From 17 acclaimed Black male and nonbinary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.

Iggy has one passion: building. His parents are proud of his fabulous creations, even though they're sometimes surprised by his materials - who could forget the tower he built out of dirty diapers? When his second-grade teacher declares her dislike of architecture, Iggy faces a challenge. He loves building too much to give it up! Andrea Beaty's irresistible rhyming will charm creative kids everywhere and will amuse their sometimes bewildered parents.

Once Upon a Time–an ancient dragon was sleeping in his secret lair, deep under the ground. He had slept for years and years. But when the wailing of a ghost, far above on the surface, woke him up, and he could not get back to sleep, he found himself going on a strange quest to help the ghost get access to something called, 'a computer.' What started as a simple trip to the moon turned into an adventure no one expected!

A dog who gets hold of the wrong end of the stick; a horse who beats the odds; a wasp who discovers a sting in the tail. This is the stuff of The Animal Parables. Each tale features an animal who finds that things turn out to be quite different from how it imagined and profound life lessons are learned along the way.

Follow along as Tabitha attends her first day at the Tooth Fairy Training Academy, where she'll bravely overcome a challenge and meet her two best fairy friends, Faye and Trina. This sweet and uplifting tale is a perfect bedtime, or any time, story for both children and parents.

From the award-winning author of Hidden Talents, two remarkable short-story collections - Kidzilla and The Witch's Monkey - together for the first time. Plus several brand-new stories. Each hilarious and harrowing. A substitute teacher finds out she has some monsters for students. A group of kids attempts a levitation trick with hair-raising results. A neighborhood is so boring the grown-ups are turning into...well...you know. And dozens more.

Embark on an extraordinary journey with "Hulk Saves the Day: A Heroic Tale," a thrilling collection of short stories that will captivate listeners of all ages. Join the legendary superhero, Hulk, as he smashes through obstacles, battles formidable foes, and proves that true heroism knows no bounds.

Get ready for a calming start to bedtime with a collection of ten classic animal stories from the worlds most loved authors including; E. Nesbit, Beatrix Potter and Hans Christian Andersen. Bedtime should be a magical experience for the whole family which is why this collection of calming animal stories will have you and your kids making special memories as they drift off to a relaxing slumber.

Сказки для детей – важный инструмент формирования их психики и мировосприятия. Повседневная жизнь часто кажется скучной и предсказуемой: семья, друзья, детский сад. Но где в этом мире место для чудес, приключений и полета фантазии? Слушая сказки, мальчики и девочки попадают в мир невозможного, где можно проходить сквозь стены, сражаться с драконами и спасать множество людей и сказочных существ. Даже самое большое зло в сказке может обернуться добром.

This omnibus edition comprises books one, two, and three in the Museum Rats series of children's books. Two children discover their new home has a great big surprise - there’s a secret door that takes them straight into the British Museum. These stories puts a fresh spin on the classic children’s adventure books, with characters that reflect modern-day values and mysteries that needs cracking.

история о простых христианских ценностях «Вперёд, Котёнок!» с момента появления на свет выдержала не менее тысячи постановок в России и за рубежом и продолжает ставиться и радовать больших и маленьких зрителей; «Малыш и мама» — пронзительная семейная история для всей семьи — тоже неоднократно ставилась на сцене и получала призы не только в России, но и за рубежом; а для третьей сказки — очень смешной пародии на современное телевидение «Зелёный Марабу» — это долгожданная премьера!

This revolting audiobook is for GOOD boys and girls only! Naughty kids might get ideas about how to do horrible things, like blowing up a toilet or tricking someone into bungee jumping. And then we'd be in trouble...

Diese Geschichte erzählt, wie ich zum Handball kam und meinen Lebensweg aus den 70er/80er Jahren im Zeitraffer. Es ist ein Herzensprojekt.

Abdullah Syed Hari is fourteen years old. He loves his family and his friends. And he is a Somali pirate. A short story from Guys Read: Thriller, edited by Jon Scieszka...

It's here: Volume One of the official Guys Read Library. Jon Scieszka's Guys Read initiative was founded on a simple premise: that young guys enjoy reading most when they have reading they can enjoy. And out of this comes a series that aims to give them just that. Ten books, arranged by theme...

The Story of how Kitten and Tiger first meet.

Young listeners are invited into a world where shadows dance and whispers echo through the night. This spine-tingling collection features ten chilling stories, each crafted to thrill and delight. From the mysterious figure lurking in the attic to the ghostly giggles heard in the woods, every tale is designed to send shivers down your spine while igniting your imagination.

Get ready for Easter with this collection of well loved Easter stories that have been keeping children entertained for generations. Each Story has be handpicked to help calm your little one down and to keep them busy during the Easter holidays, whether your on long car journeys to see family, trying to get some work done or just want some relaxing family time.

Auf einmal ist es draußen ganz kalt geworden. Der Winter ist da! Bobo braucht neue Winterstiefel, damit er auf den gefrorenen Pfützen rutschen kann. Und dann gibt es im Winter so viele schöne Dinge zu tun. Bobo geht mit seiner Freundin Fatima Schlittschuhlaufen, er rodelt mit seinen Eltern in den Bergen, baut einen Schneemann und besucht einen richtigen Wintermarkt, auf dem es herrlich duftet. Und am Ende jeder Geschichte schläft Bobo natürlich wie immer zufrieden ein.

Step into the enchanting world of Percy the Proud Peacock, where magic and wonder await at every turn. Join Percy and his loyal friend Sammy the Squirrel as they embark on a series of thrilling adventures in the enchanted garden. From the moment Percy discovers the hidden wonders of the forest to his daring escapades solving mysteries and making new friends, young listeners will be captivated by the vivid imagery and heartwarming tales that unfold in this delightful bedtime storybook.