The Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, have been and remain some of the most enduringly popular children’s books ever published. The best known, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translated into 29 languages! “It’s a magic wardrobe. There’s a wood inside it, and it’s snowing! Come and see,” begged Lucy. Lucy has stumbled upon a marvellous land of fauns and centaurs, nymphs and talking animals. But soon she discovers that it is ruled by the cruel White Witch, and can only be freed by Aslan, the great Lion, and four children… This is the second adventure in the exciting Chronicles of Narnia.

The Chronicles of Narnia

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

For over sixty years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. This box set includes all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia—The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.

Chronicles of Narnia

The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio Collection

Pippi Longstocking lives in a house with a horse, a monkey, a suitcase full of gold, and no grown-ups to tell her what to do. She's wild and funny and full of crazy ideas! One of the most popular children's characters of all time, Pippi's unique spirit and fantastic tales have been entertaining readers for 80 years. ©1945 Astrid Lindgren (P)2020 The Astrid Lindgren Company Pippi Longstocking Pippi Longstocking is Astrid Lindgren’s most well-known and iconic character. The red-haired, freckled, and boldly grinning pirate-king’s daughter was created over many years of storytelling between Astrid Lindgren and her daughter, appearing in Lindgren’s literature for the first time in 1945. Since then, Pippi’s countless adventures together with Hr. Nilsson and her trusty horse, Lilla Gubben, have become a true staple in children’s literature worldwide, winning the hearts of children and adults alike. A beloved Swedish author of children's literature, Astrid Lindgren achieved her breakthrough in 1945 with the publication of Pippi Longstocking. Her work has been translated into over 100 languages.

Pippi Longstocking

The first in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. Written after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe but designed by C.S.Lewis to be read first, this enchanting prequel – with its story of time travel, sorcery and magic rings – is essential reading for anyone who wants to learn the backstory to the biggest movie release of the year. Hurled back in time to the birth of a new world, two young friends get caught in the epic struggle between Aslan and his nemesis the White Witch.

The Magician’s Nephew

READ BY GERALDINE MCEWAN. The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big furry, stripy tiger! This warm and funny picture book story is perfect for reading aloud, or for small children to read to themselves time and again. First published in 1968 and never out of print, it has become a timeless classic enjoyed and beloved by generations of children. The magic begins at teatime! ‘A modern classic.’ The Independent “It’s no surprise Judith’s work is still popular. It owes nothing to the vagaries of style or fashion. Her warmth and humanity are timeless.” Michael Foreman

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

The classic story of Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington Station. “A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.” The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase and his hat. The Browns soon found that Paddington was a very unusual bear. Ordinary things – like having a bath, travelling underground or going to the seaside became quite extraordinary, if a bear called Paddington was involved.

A Bear Called Paddington

These classic children’s tales are now available for the first time as a digital download, performed by Roger McGough and Juliet Stevenson. Five of Eric Carle’s picture book texts collected together, with music. The stories are: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me The Very Quiet Cricket The Mixed Up Chameleon I See a Song

The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Stories

A collection of well-loved stories for witches and wizards of all ages, The Tales of Beedle the Bard are the wizarding world's Grimm's Fairytales. This edition is translated from the original runes by Hermione Granger herself and contains helpful notes from both Professor Dumbledore and J.K. Rowling. A wonderful opportunity to read the stories that played a crucial role in the fight against Lord Voldemort, these classic fairy tales are sure to delight and educate in equal measure. There are five tales in all: 'The Tale of the Three Brothers' will be known by anyone who has read Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows; 'The Fountain of Fair Fortune', 'The Warlock's Hairy Heart', 'The Wizard and the Hopping Pot' and 'Babbitty Rabbitty and her Cackling Stump' complete the collection. The audio edition unites a wonderful cast from around the Wizarding World™ including BAFTA-winning Jude Law as Albus Dumbledore. The shelves of the Hogwarts Library are also home to many more fascinating books. If you have enjoyed The Tales of Beedle the Bard you might want to check out some of its other treasures: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them and Quidditch Through the Ages.  At least 90% of the proceeds* received by Pottermore Limited from this audiobook will be made available by the publisher to The Lumos Foundation for their work to help children worldwide out of institutions, so they can thrive in loving families and communities. The Lumos Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales with registered charity number 1112575 and in the USA (EIN 47-2301085) . *Proceeds means the cash-price or cash equivalent price less sales taxes. Around the world, more than 8 million children live in orphanages and other institutions. What may be surprising is that about 80 percent of them aren't actually orphans. They have family who could care for them, with the right support. Lumos is an international children's charity founded by J.K. Rowling. Named after the light-giving spell in Harry Potter, Lumos' mission is to ensure that by 2050 all children will grow up in loving, protective families. *Proceeds means the cash-price or cash-equivalent price less sales taxes and reasonable expenses.

Hogwarts Library Books

The Tales of Beedle the Bard

Be transported to the scenic Prince Edward Island in this captivating classic tale by L.M. Montgomery! Meet Anne, our charismatic, highly imaginative 11-year-old heroine: an orphan full of spirit and determination. A twist of fate sends her to live with ageing siblings in the charming town of Avonlea, where she carves her place in the community, nurtures friendships, and pursues academic excellence. Adapted into Netflix’s hit series 'Anne with an E,' this timeless story offers a journey through love, individuality, and (mis)adventure that will enthral children and adults alike. Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874-1942), renowned for the globally loved 'Anne of Green Gables' series, transformed her lonely childhood and vibrant imagination into over twenty novels and countless short stories, poems, and essays.

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Anne of Green Gables

A chaotically magical sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle. ‘One of the greatest ever writers for children’ – Garth Nix ‘A true original’ – Katherine Rundell ‘She is the best writer of magical fantasy for children’ Evening Standard Charmain Baker is in over her head. Looking after Great Uncle William's tiny cottage while he's ill should have been easy, but Great Uncle William is better known as the Royal Wizard Norland and his house bends space and time. Its single door leads to any number of places – the bedrooms, the kitchen, the caves under the mountains, the past, to name but a few. By opening that door, Charmain is now also looking after an extremely magical stray dog, a muddled young apprentice wizard and a box of the king's most treasured documents, as well as irritating a clan of small blue creatures. Caught up in an intense royal search, she encounters an intimidating sorceress named Sophie. And where Sophie is, can the Wizard Howl and fire demon Calcifer be far behind?

World of Howl

House of Many Ways

A full cast version of the original 1926 adventures of Winnie the Pooh with rich audio description of the original illustrations. ImaginationStorybooks.org makes the audiobook accessible to all children, including those who are blind or low vision. Featuring the voices of Richard Rieman as The Narrator, Satauna Howery as The Audio Decsription Narrator, Johnny Heller as Winnie the Pooh, Erin Rieman as Christopher Robin, Trenton Bennett as Piglet, Mike Lenz as Eeyore, Nefertiti Matos Olivares as Kanga, Jo Anna Perrin as Roo, Roy Samuelson as Owl, and Chris Snyder as Rabbit. Audio Description (AD) written by Audio Description Associates. LLC, Elisa Jansen and Joel Snyder; with additional description by Bonnie Barlow.

Winnie the Pooh

A magical Arabian Nights tale from the captivating creator of fantasy, Diana Wynne Jones. The dazzling sequel to Howl’s Moving Castle. Far to the south in the Land of Ingary, lives a young carpet merchant called Abdullah. In his dreams, he is the long-lost son of a great prince. This dream is a complete castle in the air… or is it? Abdullah’s day-dreams suddenly start to come true when he meets the exquisite Flower-in-the-Night, daughter of the ferocious Sultan of Zanzib. Fate has destined them for each other, but a bad-tempered genie, a hideous djinn, and various villanous bandits have their own ideas. When Flower-in-the-Night is carried off, Abdullah is determined to rescue her – if he can find her.

Castle in the Air

Imagine if you could grow dragons ... in your very own garden! When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker ... Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons ... The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series. 'My favourite sort of book - warm, funny, full of heart' POLLY FABER, author of MANGO & BAMBANG 'Andy Shepherd's debut is the literary equivalent of a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows: a warm, sweet treat that, the moment I finished it, made me crave the next one. An enchanting triumph.' MAZ EVANS, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT?

The Boy Who Grew Dragons

The Boy Who Grew Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 1)

Celebrate 45 years of Jill Murphy's bestselling classic Peace at Last with this special anniversary audio edition, brought to life by Anna Maxwell Martin. An all-time favourite bedtime story, Peace at Last has delighted generations, and is cherished by tired parents and carers, all too familiar with the plight of poor Mr Bear. Enjoy sharing this enduring classic with loved ones. With a snoring Mrs Bear, an excitable Baby Bear and a house full of tapping and dripping and ticking, peace is hard to come by – will Mr Bear ever get a decent night's sleep? The familiar noises and repetition make this much-loved picture book the perfect story to listen to together.

A Bear Family Book

Peace at Last

Following on from The Magician’s Nephew and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, this is a classic fantasy adventure from The Chronicles of Narnia. Desperate to escape a harsh and narrow regime, two runaways unwittingly flee headlong into the centre of a terrible battle. This first sequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe includes all the hallmarks of its famous predecessor, though this time the fate of Narnia is wound up in the lives of its own children – and a talking horse!

The Horse and His Boy

The Little Prince was published in 1943 by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a poetic tale, in which a pilot strands in the desert and meets a young prince fallen to Earth from a tiny asteroid. The story is philosophical and includes social criticism, remarking on the strangeness of the adult world. While it looks like a children's book, it targets adult relationships with deep thoughts on how adults perceive life and each other. "Children should show great understanding towards grown-ups". Get ready for a trip to see the world differently and learn what is really important. The Little Prince is one of the most-translated books in the world and was voted the best book of the 20th century in France. Translated into 300 languages and dialects (as well as Braille), selling nearly two million copies annually with sales totaling over 140 million copies worldwide, it has become one of the best-selling books ever published.

The Little Prince

Pippi, Tommy and Annika are off on another great adventure - a trip to Koratuttutt Island where Pippi's father is king. They explore secret caves and play marbles with pearls; luckily, the pirates and sharks they meet are no match for Pippi! One of the most popular children's characters of all time, Pippi's unique spirit and quirky tales have been entertaining readers for 80 years. ©1948 Astrid Lindgren (P)2020 The Astrid Lindgren Company Pippi Longstocking Pippi Longstocking is Astrid Lindgren’s most well-known and iconic character. The red-haired, freckled, and boldly grinning pirate-king’s daughter was created over many years of storytelling between Astrid Lindgren and her daughter, appearing in Lindgren’s literature for the first time in 1945. Since then, Pippi’s countless adventures together with Hr. Nilsson and her trusty horse, Lilla Gubben, have become a true staple in children’s literature worldwide, winning the hearts of children and adults alike. A beloved Swedish author of children's literature, Astrid Lindgren achieved her breakthrough in 1945 with the publication of Pippi Longstocking. Her work has been translated into over 100 languages.

Pippi Longstocking in the South Seas

The fourth in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. A complete and unabridged edition of this enduringly popular children’s book. “Look sharp!” shouted Edmund. “All catch hands and keep together. This is magic – I can tell by the feeling. Quick!” Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are sitting on a station platform when they sense the magic beginning again. Suddenly they are pulled back to the land of Narnia. Evil King Miraz and his army can only mean trouble for Narnia, and Prince Caspian, his nephew and the rightful heir to the throne, fears for his safety and the future of his country. He blows the Great Horn in desperation, summoning Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy to help with his difficult task – that of saving Narnia before its freedom is lost forever.

Prince Caspian

From the bestselling picture book partnership of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks comes The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile, a fun-filled adventure starring the bravest and most loveable tooth fairy around! Read by Claire Foy. Ruth Mary the tooth fairy is used to collecting teeth from under the pillows of sleeping children, not animals. But when the Fairy Queen sends her off to the jungle, Ruth Mary doesn't mind. Everything goes well until she collects the tooth of a crocodile, who wakes up and decides that Ruth Mary looks like a tasty snack . . . and with her wings not working, how will the tooth fairy escape? A brilliantly illustrated story from the creators of the What the Ladybird Heard series, which have sold over four million copies worldwide – perfect for any child with a wobbly tooth!

The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile

Pippi, Tommy and Annika have the best time together going to the circus, buying ALL the sweets in the sweet shop, and getting shipwrecked for the weekend. But when Pippi's long-lost father comes to visit, will Pippi sail away to sea with him and leave her friends behind? One of the most popular children's characters of all time, Pippi's unique spirit and fantastic tales have been entertaining readers for 80 years. ©1946 Astrid Lindgren (P)2020 The Astrid Lindgren Company Pippi Longstocking Pippi Longstocking is Astrid Lindgren’s most well-known and iconic character. The red-haired, freckled, and boldly grinning pirate-king’s daughter was created over many years of storytelling between Astrid Lindgren and her daughter, appearing in Lindgren’s literature for the first time in 1945. Since then, Pippi’s countless adventures together with Hr. Nilsson and her trusty horse, Lilla Gubben, have become a true staple in children’s literature worldwide, winning the hearts of children and adults alike. A beloved Swedish author of children's literature, Astrid Lindgren achieved her breakthrough in 1945 with the publication of Pippi Longstocking. Her work has been translated into over 100 languages.

Pippi Longstocking Goes Aboard

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (commonly Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 English children's novel by Lewis Carroll. A young girl named Alice falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world of anthropomorphic creatures.

Alice in Wonderland

The book that started it all! Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, which is based on her life growing up as an American pioneer. Told from four-year-old Laura's point-of-view, this story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Laura lives in the little house with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack. Pioneer life is sometimes hard for the family, since they must grow or catch all their own food as they get ready for the cold winter. But it is also exciting as Laura and her family celebrate Christmas with homemade toys and treats, do the spring planting, bring in the harvest, and make their first trip into town. And every night they are safe and warm in their little house, with the happy sound of Pa's fiddle sending Laura and her sisters off to sleep. And so begins Laura Ingalls Wilder's beloved story of a pioneer girl and her family. The nine Little House books have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and a heartwarming, unforgettable story.

Little House

Little House in the Big Woods

The most beloved fairy tales of Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by the very best of British stage and screen talent. Perfect for bedtime, the long car journey or rainy afternoons at home, let Andersen delight and enchant children (and adults) of all ages with characters that stand the test of time. The Princess and the Pea and the Steadfast Tin Soldier by Sir Roger Moore The Little Match Girl by Ewan McGregor The Ugly Duckling by Stephen Fry The Emperor’s New Clothes by Dame Joan Collins The Snow Queen by Joanna Lumley Little Claus and Big Claus by Sir Michael Caine The Little Mermaid by David Walliams Thumbelina by Charlotte Rampling It’s Quite True by Paul McKenna The Nightingale by Michael Ball Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Little Mermaid", "The Nightingale", "The Steadfast Tin Soldier", "The Snow Queen", "The Ugly Duckling" and "The Little Match Girl". His books have been translated into every living language, and today there is no child or adult that has not met Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to stage and screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films "The Little Mermaid" and "Frozen", which is loosely based on "The Snow Queen". Due to his contribution to children's literature, Andersen's birth date, April 2, is celebrated as International Children's Book Day.

The Hans Christian Andersen Treasury: Bedtime Fairytales

The final instalment in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete and unabridged. The last days of Narnia, and all hope seems lost as lies and treachery interweave to threaten the destruction of everything. As the battle lines are drawn, old friends are summoned back to Narnia, though none can predict the outcome in this magnificent ending to the famous series.

The Last Battle

The sixth in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. This edition is complete and unabridged. Drawn back to Narnia, Eustace Scrubb and his new friend Jill Pole are sent to rescue a captive prince. In a world where evil weaves a spell, Giants and Marsh-wiggles can be friend or foe, but the stakes are raised when they reach Underland and come face-to-face with a notorious and terrifying opponent.

The Silver Chair

"One of the wittiest, sharpest children’s fantasies ever written" – Katherine Rundell Glorious new rejacket of a Diana Wynne Jones classic award-winning favourite, featuring Chrestomanci – now a book with extra bits! Everybody says that Gwendolyn Chant is a gifted witch with astonishing powers, so it suits her enormously when she is taken to live in Chrestomanci Castle. Her brother Eric (better known as Cat) is not so keen, for he has no talent for magic at all. However, life with the great enchanter is not what either of them expects and sparks begin to fly!

The Chrestomanci Series

Charmed Life

The fifth in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. A complete and unabridged edition of this enduringly popular Children’s book. “Stop it!” cried Eustace. “It’s some silly trick you are playing! Ow!” A great cold salt splash had broken right out of the frame and they were breathless from the smack of it, as well as being wet through. Lucy and Edmund, stuck with their awful cousin Eustace, suddenly find themselves in a picture of a sailing ship – the Dawn Treader – and realise they have been drawn back into the land of Narnia. They are reunited with old friends, the young King Caspian and Reepicheep the mouse on a voyage of discovery to the End of the World

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

“Bears like Paddington are very rare,” says Mrs Bird, “and a good thing too, or it would cost us a small fortune in marmalade.” Stephen Fry returns to tell us the continuing saga of Paddington and the Browns. READ BY STEPHEN FRY. The Brown Family first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in fact – and now he is just another member of their family, if a slightly unusual one. As he says himself, “Things happen to me – I’m that sort of bear.” With his attempts at home decorating, detective work and photography, the Brown family soon find that Paddington causes his own particular brand of chaos.

Paddington

More About Paddington

“Run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!” Repetitive rhymes help tell the classic tale of “The Gingerbread Man.” With raisin eyes, a cherry mouth, and nuts for buttons, an old woman makes a gingerbread man for her husband's supper. When the gingerbread man hops out of the oven and runs across their farm the adventure begins. Find out what happens when the gingerbread man meets a sly fox. Simple text and a fun storyline will encourage a lifelong love for reading.

The Gingerbread Man

Percy Jackson meets Tristan Strong in this hilarious middle grade “edge-of-your-seat adventure” (James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies) that follows a young boy as he journeys across China to seal the underworld shut and save the mortal realm. Zachary Ying never had many opportunities to learn about his Chinese heritage. His single mom was busy enough making sure they got by, and his schools never taught anything except Western history and myths. So Zack is woefully unprepared when he discovers he was born to host the spirit of the First Emperor of China for a vital mission: sealing the leaking portal to the Chinese underworld before the upcoming Ghost Month blows it wide open. The mission takes an immediate wrong turn when the First Emperor botches his attempt to possess Zack’s body and binds to Zack’s AR gaming headset instead, leading to a battle where Zack’s mom’s soul gets taken by demons. Now, with one of history’s most infamous tyrants yapping in his headset, Zack must journey across China to heist magical artifacts and defeat figures from history and myth, all while learning to wield the emperor’s incredible water dragon powers. And if Zack can’t finish the mission in time, the spirits of the underworld will flood into the mortal realm, and he could lose his mom forever.

Zachary Ying

Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor

A Newbery Award Winner Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie's house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief. From the golden fields and thick woods of the countryside to the enchanted realm of Terabithia, this heartfelt and authentic story captures the essence of childhood with its mix of wonder and discovery. A rich world blending the mundane with the imaginative infused with a sense of nostalgia and poignancy, evoking the bittersweet nature of growing up. Bridge to Terabithia is a timeless classic that will resonate with listeners of all ages. Now a major motion picture.

Bridge to Terabithia

Three favourite stories of Paddington, the beloved classic bear from Darkest Peru, brought together in one volume. Paddington is now a major movie star! This special edition brings together three favourite classic adventures – Paddington in the Garden, Paddington at the Carnival and Paddington and the Grand Tour. Whether he is gardening, walking along the canal, or seeing the sights of London – as always – there is never a dull moment when Paddington is around!

Favourite Paddington Stories

The third book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series. The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for the big skies of the Kansas Territory. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their house. Soon they are planting and plowing, hunting wild ducks and turkeys, and gathering grass for their cows. Just when they begin to feel settled, they are caught in the middle of a dangerous conflict. The nine Little House books are inspired by Laura's own childhood and have been cherished by generations of readers as both a unique glimpse into America's frontier history and as heartwarming, unforgettable stories.

Little House on the Prairie

Michael Morpurgo’s classic tale, capturing the power of the human spirit. First published back in 1982, ‘War Horse’ has taken the world by storm. The book was adapted to the stage and was performed at the National Theatre and on Broadway. This full and unabridged edition is beautifully performed by the National Theatre’s first Albert, OIivier-award-winner Luke Treadaway. At the outbreak of World War 1, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to the trenches to find him and bring him home.

War Horse

"Goldilocks and the three bears" is a family-friendly variation of an old tale in which a woman enter the house of three bears, eats their food, sits on their chair, and sleeps in their bed. This very old nursery tale is one of the most popular stories in the English language. It suggests the importance of respecting property and the consequences of just 'trying out' things that do not belong to you. As such, it will spark important interrogations from children: was Goldilocks right to come into the house? Were the bears really scary, or just helpless victims? What would have been the best thing to do? The story of Goldilocks will inspire children, teach them valuable lessons, ignite their imagination and help them develop in an insightful and healthy way. Enjoy the warm and lively narration on this audiobook, while you share with your children this essential part of our culture.

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Let the wild rumpus start—Where the Wild Things Are is turning sixty with this all-new digital audio edition narrated by Michelle Obama! Maurice Sendak's Caldecott Medal–winning picture book has become one of the most highly acclaimed and best-loved children's books of all time. This iconic story of Max and his journey to visit the Wild Things has inspired a movie, an opera, and the imagination of generations. His mother called him “WILD THING!” And Max said “I’LL EAT YOU UP!” So he was sent to bed without eating anything. That very night in Max’s room a forest grew and grew— Mary Pols of Time magazine wrote that ""what makes Sendak's book so compelling is its grounding effect: Max has a tantrum and in a flight of fancy visits his wild side, but he is pulled back by a belief in parental love to a supper 'still hot.'"" Generations have shared this beautiful book, and readers of all ages will want to return to it again and again. New York Public Library's #4 book on the list of ""Top Check Outs of All Time""One of the National Education Association's ""Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children""The top picture book in School Library Journal's survey of its readers Maurice Sendak was also the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library.

Where the Wild Things Are

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU Newspeak, Doublethink, Big Brother, the Thought Police - the language of 1984 has passed into the English language as a symbol of the horrors of totalitarianism. George Orwell's story of Winston Smith's fight against the all-pervading Party has become a classic, not the least because of its intellectual coherence. First published in 1949, it retains as much relevance today as it had then.

1984

A wonderful audiobook of the fresh retelling of the classic Disney film, 'The Lion King'. An audiobook enriched with sound effects and music. A new way to enjoy a Disney classic!

Animated Classics

Animated Classics: Disney's The Lion King

The second book in a wonderfully funny and sparky series. Tomas has a secret - a big secret. He has his own tiny dragon, Flicker! A dragon which grew on a very special tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden. And not only that - his friends Ted, Kai and Kat have dragons too, all grown on the same dragonfruit tree ... Having your own dragon is magical - but Tomas is also about to find out what living with a dragon is REALLY like. When the fire-breathing kicks in and you get singed every five seconds, it's like having an unpredictable volcano in your pocket. Learning to train the dragons and keep them out of trouble at school and home will take all Tomas's creativity and patience ... What is more, the dragonfruit tree is starting to look droopy and unwell. Tomas and his friends have got to do all they can restore it to health and uncover its deepest mysteries, as well as trying to work out what big secret local bully Liam, 'King of Trouble', has got up his sleeve ... One thing is for sure, life is never dull when you have a dragon in your pocket.

The Boy Who Lived with Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 2)

Original adventures of the classic bear from Darkest Peru, soon to be a major movie star! Paddington is in charge of the “EYETINNERY” and, as Mrs Bird mutters darkly, “There’s no knowing where we might end up.” But Paddington is planning some very good holiday ‘doings’ indeed for the Browns. And he even becomes the only bear ever to ride in the famous Tour de France bicycle race! Paddington Bear has touched the hearts of adults and children worldwide with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures for more than fifty years.

Paddington Abroad

The classic novel—now available on audio! The Browns are going on holiday to France, and Paddington is in charge of the “eyetinnery.” He has the whole trip planned down to the last marmalade sandwich, but somehow he takes the family far off the beaten path. With Paddington in charge, one should always plan on the unexpected! First published in 1961, Paddington Abroad is the fourth novel by Michael Bond, chronicling the adventures of this classic character. Paddington has warmed the hearts of generations of readers with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures.

The irresistible Paddington Bear, who was found on Paddington station, returns in this reissued novel, with a brand new cover design. “Oh dear!” said Paddington, “I’m in trouble again.” Somehow trouble always comes naturally to Paddington. What other bear could catch a fish in his hat, or cause havoc in the Browns’ kitchen just trying to be helpful?

Paddington Helps Out

Award-winning narrator and comedienne Alison Larkin brings A A Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh to a new American audience. “As a child growing up in the part of England where A A Milne lived, I knew Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Eeyore, Rabbit, Piglet, Owl, Kanga and little Roo,” says Alison Larkin. “They were friends of mine. Narrating this audiobook allowed me to return to the Hundred Acre Wood, re-live our childhood adventures and bring these wonderful stories back to America with me. What a magical journey this has been." The beloved stories about a bear of very little brain and his friends are as enchanting today as when they were first written.

Winnie-The-Pooh

A brand new edition of the long unavailable children’s story, written and illustrated by the author of The Hobbit and Letters from father Christmas, with newly scanned manuscript pages and redesigned text. Now available as an audio edition. Professor J.R.R. Tolkien invented and illustrated the book of Mr Bliss’s adventures for his own children when they were very young. The story is reproduced here exactly as he created it – handwritten with lots of detailed and uproarious colour pictures. This is a complete and highly imaginative tale of eccentricity. Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, takes the whimsical decision to buy a motor car. But his first drive to visit friends quickly becomes a catalogue of disasters. Some of these could be blamed on Mr Bliss’s style of driving, but even he could not anticipate being hijacked by three bears. As for what happened next – the readers, whether young or old, will want to discover for themselves. Thankfully all ended well, and even the yellow motor car with red wheels (to which Mr Bliss has taken an understandable and great dislike), came in useful at the end…

Mr Bliss

A spellbinding magical adventure. Master storyteller Helen Dunmore writes the story of Sapphire and her brother Conor, and their discovery of INGO, a powerful and exciting world under the sea. You’ll find the mermaid of Zennor inside Zennor church. She fell in love with a human, but she was a Mer creature and so she couldn’t come to live with him up in the dry air. She swam up the stream to hear him sing, then one day he swam down it and was never seen again. He became one of the Mer people… Sapphire’s father told her that story when she was little. When he is lost at sea she can’t help but think of that old myth; she’s convinced he’s still alive. The following summer her brother Conor keeps disappearing for hours on end. She goes to the cove to find him, but instead meets Faro, an enigmatic and intriguing Merman. He takes her to Ingo and introduces her to a world she never knew existed. She must let go of all her Air thoughts and embrace the sea and all things Mer. After her first visit she is entranced – merely the sound of running water makes her yearn to be in Ingo once more. Ingo blood runs strongly in Sapphy and Conor fears she will leave the Air world for good. He pleads with her to ignore her craving for the sea and stay safely in their cottage up on the cliff. But not only is Sapphy intoxicated by the Mer world, she longs to see her father once more. And she’s sure she can hear him singing across the water… “I wish I was away in Ingo Far across the briny sea…”

Ingo

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In book four, the Famous Five stay at the large old house at Smuggler's Top. They discover secret hiding places, underground tunnels, and one night they catch people signalling out to sea! Are there still smugglers at Smuggler's Top? (P) Hodder Children's Books 2013

Famous Five

Five Go To Smuggler's Top

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In book five, the Famous Five go on a caravan holiday. When they stumble across a circus troupe, the gang are thrilled. But some of the circus people have more sinister plans than just clowning around... (P) Hodder Children's Books 2013

Five Go Off In A Caravan

The Argonauts are the greatest heroes in Greek mythology—brave, forthright, and selfless! Or ARE they? Dive into this funny, action-packed adventure and discover the real heroes: the monsters. From Joshua Pruett, Emmy Award-winning writer on Disney’s Phineas and Ferb and coauthor of the New York Times bestselling The Last Comics on Earth comes Gyro and the Argonauts! AKA The Best Book Ever Written* *About a Kid Named After a Sandwich.​ WARNING! The audiobook you’re about to listen to is SO SILLY it’s DANGEROUS. Hear the totally (mostly) true story of the first “Greek Geek,” a super fanboy vineyard grape-squisher named Gyro (like the sandwich), who learns there's so much more to the maligned monsters of mythology (such as the CYCLOPS, the MINOTAUR, and even MEDUSA herself), and so much less to his favorite heroes when he joins the crew of the intrepid Argonauts (think: The Avengers, if the Avengers were all buttheads). All this PLUS: SPECIAL GUEST STARS! This audiobook features the vocal talents of narrators Joe Sanfelippo, Fayna Sanchez as Medusa, and Gail Shalan as Heracles, and music by Ryan Demaree, making this a hilarious and heartwarming listen you can’t miss! Where The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy meets Clash of the Titans, and probably in between some slices of pita, you’ll find Gyro and the Argonauts! This audiobook comes with a BONUS CHAPTER — a mini-album of all the full songs featured throughout the book, for your listening pleasure. “With big laughs, big heart, and big monsters, Gyro and the Argonauts is timeless fun for everyone!” – Max Brallier, sandwich expert and author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series The Last Kids on Earth “Gyro and the Argonauts is a hilarious, adventurous, and nail-biting twist on Greek mythology tropes with a well-developed cast of zany characters ... Gyro is the new hero we all need: courageous, monster friending, and true to himself.” – Demetra Brodsky, award-nominated author of Last Girls and Dive Smack (and actual Greek)

Gyro and the Argonauts

Gyro and the Argonauts! aka the BEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN*

Discover Diana Wynne Jones’ Magicians of Caprona – the second title in the Chrestomanci series, read by Nickolas Grace. In the worlds of Chrestomanci, anything can happen. This adventure takes place in the Italian Dukedom of Caprona, where spells are as slippery and as tricksy as spaghetti! Casa Montana and Casa Petrocchi look after the magical business in the Dukedom of Caprona, watched over by its magnificent guardian statue, the Angel. The families have been feuding for years, so when all the spells start going wrong, each naturally blames the other. Then young Tonino Montana and Angelica Petrocchi disappear. Could the terrible rumours of a White Devil who threatens Caprona be true after all?

The Magicians of Caprona

Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find excitement and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton's most popular series. In their second adventure, the Famous Five find a thief at Kirrin Cottage. They think they know who it is, but need to prove it. Will the discovery of a very old map help uncover the true culprit? (P) Hodder Children's Books 2013

Five Go Adventuring Again

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