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Welcome to Story Party, a curated collection of some of the very best storytelling for kids. In this edition, you'll hear fun stories that also teach important lessons. Listen to tales about: two animals helping each other in the forest, a small kid outsmarting the school bully, a woman taming a lion and a king who must decide which of his three daughters will inherit the kingdom.

Here are four of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved short stories, specially adapted for young children and read by some of Britain’s most well-known actors. The Brave Tin Soldier: A one-legged toy soldier falls in love with a paper ballerina. Thumbelina: A tiny but beautiful girl grows from a barleycorn which has been enchanted by a witch. The Nightingale: An emperor prefers a sparkling mechanical bird to the song of a real nightingale. The Ugly Duckling: A little bird is called ugly by others until he matures into a swan.

Do your children spend too much time in front of the TV or on their iPads? Do you have trouble putting your kids to bed and need a fun way to do it? This collection of bedtime stories is the perfect way to solve your problems, whilst teaching your children about different cultures and customs from around the world.

Una compilación de cuentos de Plim Plim y sus amigos para ir a dormir felices y tranquilos. Historias simples y entretenidas para acompañar a niñas y niños en el momento de descansar. Pensadas especialmente para fortalecer el vínculo con madres y padres, estimular el sueño, fomentar la creatividad y disfrutar juntos.

Un matrimonio de campesinos, Tomasa y Juan, tras una jornada de compra y venta de productos, avanza en su carreta por un camino campestre. Ambos están borrachos, y su estado será determinante en el desenlace de esta historia.

"Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard" is a collection of children's stories by Howard R. Garis. Uncle Wiggily Longears, an old bunny gentleman now suffering from rheumatism and walking around with a cane, is still fairly vigorous. In these 26 connected short tales, he meets a string of characters from Mother Goose's tales. Well suited to a nightly reading for smaller children!

Follow the adventures of Franky the Frog and his best friend Felix the Fly. Franky is a very happy frog. Do you want to find out why he is so happy? This is an excellent storybook for early readers, listening aloud at home, and as a bedtime story.

Join Captain Leo and his intrepid crew of young explorers on a thrilling journey through the cosmos in "The Space Explorers." This captivating collection of stories takes listeners on an epic voyage filled with excitement, mystery, and discovery.

I'm Lady Hershey, and I wrote little naptime stories for Mr. Linguini to listen to while he falls asleep. He loves to listen to these stories! When he wakes up from his naptime, he looks and feels refreshed. He is less cranky, more alert, and full of fresh energy when he takes an afternoon nap. These stories helped Mr. Linguini learn to love his happy afternoon naptime.

Join young Jake on an unforgettable adventure in Jake and the Ice Dragon, a captivating tale filled with magic, bravery, and the beauty of friendship! Set against the backdrop of a mystical winter wonderland, Jake discovers an ancient power that lies within the Frozen Amulet, a magical artifact that can summon the forces of winter.

Join Marley, a curious and brave young explorer, on a mesmerizing journey through enchanted lands and magical realms in Marley’s Big Adventure. This captivating storybook invites listeners to follow Marley as she uncovers a mysterious map and embarks on a quest filled with wonder and excitement. From crossing a shimmering rainbow bridge to discovering a hidden waterfall and meeting whimsical forest friends, Marley’s adventure is brimming with sensory delights and rich, vivid descriptions.

Close your eyes and you can almost feel the rocking of the chair as you listen. Kathryn Tucker Windham's gentle Southern accent winds its way through these childhood and adult recollections, while her traditional wisdom and sharp sense of humor eventually break the spell she casts like a blanket over her listeners.

Storie della buonanotte: Raccolta di storie coinvolgenti per bambini che amano gli animali è nato per far sì che sia voi che vostro figlio o figlia possiate dormire come si deve. All'interno di questo meraviglioso audiolibro ci sono incredibili avventure, con gli animali come protagonisti, da cui i vostri piccoli potranno trarre grandi insegnamenti che arricchiranno le loro vite. E perché non anche le vostre? Questo libro di storie per bambini è adatto sia ai bambini che alle bambine, e le storie sono divertenti anche per gli adulti.

Jafar is a child laborer in a chair factory and longs to go to school. Sue sits on a swing as she and her brother wait to have a supervised visit with their father at the children’s aid society. Gretchen considers the lives of concentration camp victims during a school tour of Auschwitz. Mike survives 72 days of solitary as a young offender. Barry squirms on a food court chair as his parents tell him that they are separating. These children find the courage to face their situations in ways large and small, in this eloquent collection from a master storyteller.

Mrs. Parsley is a good witch. Only a tiny percentage of witches are actually evil, she says, but they, unfortunately, get most of the publicity. She, herself, uses her limited magical powers to help Santa, the Tooth Fairy, and the various fairy godmothers, when they get overloaded. But, because her magical powers are limited, and she can't fly in and out through closed windows, turn pumpkins into coaches, or work her "smart phone," Mrs. Parsley is often forced to improvise.

La Aventura de Malia en el Huracán: Una historia para niños. Cuando el huracán Harvey llega a Houston, Texas, Malia, la tuerta y su amiga Sophie, son abandonadas al diluvio y deben encontrar la manera de sobrevivir. Esta historia también estará disponible en formatos de audio en todas las versiones para ayudar a los estudiantes principiantes e intermedios en alemán y español a acelerar su aprendizaje y ganar fluidez simplemente escuchando la historia.

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.

Master of the macabre David Lubar is back with Check Out the Library Weenies, his ninth collection of Weenies Stories. Here are 30 more scary stories for the middle grade audience - perfect for both avid and reluctant young listeners who like a few chills and a lot of laughs. Don't be a weenie. Listen to these stories. If you dare!

Does your child have a hard time falling asleep? This book can help you! Bedtime is an important part of a child's day, and it is vital to establish a set routine at an early age. Bedtime stories are very beneficial aspect of the bedtime routine. This book contains 12 unique stories written specifically to help your child calm down before bed.

Este libro contiene 10 cuentos sencillos bellamente para niños. Cada uno puede ser leído en apenas 5 minutos, lo que permite un momento de conexión con el niño y de discusión sobre los mensajes contenidos en los cuentos. Su objetivo es inspirar y cultivar la mente de los niños, a través de historias sencillas, valores y moralejas simples de amor, amistad y fuerza en la adversidad.