Mr. Putter is tired of living all alone, with no one to share his morning English muffins or his afternoon tea. He has many wonderful stories to tell, but no one to tell them to. What Mr. Putter needs is some good company. But good company is hard to find. This first adventure in award-winning author Cynthia Rylant's popular series introduces readers to a pair of friends who are just perfect for each other.

Hold on to your hats for the conclusion of the celebrated trilogy, with a deadpan finale and a surprising new twist. The delicious buildup takes an unexpected turn that is sure to please loyal fans and newcomers alike.

Fans of L. M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley rejoice! Collected here are six of the original Anne Shirley books in the order they were published. This collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. Published between 1908 and 1921, these heartwarming tales of hidden hopes and cherished dreams will enchant fans and new listeners alike.

The Pigeon is about to get SCHOOLED. Do YOU think he should go? Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! Well ... almost everything. And what if he doesn't like it? What if the teacher doesn't like him? I mean, what if he learns TOO MUCH!?!

The famished old lady swallows a bat, a ghost, an owl, a goblin, and other Halloween treats in this silly, Halloween take on the classic story.

First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.

Lily, Rosie, and Tess are staying with their Aunt Lucy for the summer. Aunt Lucy is very pretty and has a wonderful old house. The three cousins live in the attic, where each has decorated her room with curtains, pictures, and toys. One day, the girls decide to start a cookie company. They will bake and deliver goodies to hungry customers. Soon they have baked dozens of cookies and have made some wonderful new friends, including a shy man who has a crush on Aunt Lucy!

The fantasy worlds of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass come to life in these audio theatre presentations with music and sound effects.

Leo is a ghost and he wants to be a good friend. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. This charming tale of friendship is destined to become a modern classic that will delight children for years to come.

The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo is a long essay linking the role of tea (teaism) to the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese life. Addressed to a western audience, it was originally written in English and is one of the great English tea classics. Okakura had been taught at a young age to speak English and was proficient at communicating his thoughts to the Western mind. In his book, he discusses such topics as Zen and Taoism, but also the secular aspects of tea and Japanese life.

Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most. So why not turn to the teacher kids like the most, Ms. Frizzle! Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way. Kids already love the Magic School Bus, and the love to do what's right by the planet. At last, a way to teach the curriculum and make an impact!

日常会話やメディアで聖書に由来する表現が頻繁に使われたり、大統領が聖書の言葉を引用したりするなど、英語と英語圏の文化を深く理解する上で聖書の知識は不可欠です。英語力も教養も身に付く、含蓄に富んだ聖書の名ストーリー18編をやさしい英語でお届けします。

■世界のベストセラー「聖書」の有名な物語18編をダイジェストで！
「アダムとエバ」「バベルの塔」「イエスの誕生」など、聖書の有名な話18編をお届けします。麗しい話や教えられる話、残酷な話など、驚きと発見に満ちた多彩な内容をお楽しみいただけます。

■物語由来の慣用表現が身に付く！
物語から生まれた英語表現が実際にどのような場面で使われるかを「聖書の表現」のコーナーで解説しています。聖書にちなんだ言い回しと背景のエピソードをあわせて知ることで、英語をより深く理解できるようになります。

■やさしい英語がベース
キリスト教英語の専門家、石黒マリーローズ先生の書き下ろしによる、やさしい聖書物語です。初中級レベルの英単語（※）をベースにしています。※アルクの「標準語彙水準12000」（SVL[Standard Vocabulary...

Beatrix Potter's amazing universe of animals dressed in human clothing has taught and entertained children for over a century. This volume brings together 21 of Potter's tales and verses in one audiobook. Hear Peter Rabbit outwit old Mr. McGregor, and Squirrel Nutkin come within a tail's length of being an owl's dinner. Listen as a family of mice save the kind tailor of Gloucester, and as Peter and Benjamin Bunny battle a barn cat. Learn how one fierce rabbit is set on the road to honesty.

世界の歴史を動かしてきた人物たち、総勢415名の伝記・小伝をまとめたオーディオブック。
要点をかんけつにまとめ、きちんと文学性をもった文章によって語られる内容は、
大人にも子どもにも分かりやすくしっかりと真実を伝えることができます。

さらにはじめから順に聞いていくことによって歴史の流れをきちんとつかむことができ、
それぞれの人物たちの歴史が大きくつながっていることに気がつきます。

ただ歴史を学ぶだけではなく、偉人たちの「夢」や「情熱」に触れることによって、
子どもたちの心の成長につながるかもしれません。

お休みの日に、夜寝る前に、ぜひ子どもたちに聞かせてあげてください。

※本商品は「せかい伝記図書館」(いずみ書房刊)をオーディオ化したものです。

本オーディオブックを全部走りながらお聴きいただいたら、約 48 km、2912 kcal 消費できます。

One of Jane Austen’s most beloved works, Pride and Prejudice, is vividly brought to life by Academy Award nominee Rosamund Pike ( Gone Girl). In her bright and energetic performance of this British classic, she expertly captures Austen’s signature wit and tone. Her attention to detail, her literary background, and her performance in the 2005 feature film version of the novel provide the perfect foundation from which to convey the story of Elizabeth Bennet, her four sisters, and the inimitable Mr. Darcy.

楽しい親子の時間が、まるごと一冊に！ あなたと子どもの日常を英語で言うだけで、会話力がぐんぐんアップ！

Although it's a smelly task for those who have to constantly bathe him, Roy's happiness centers on his very favorite thing - dirt - and from sunrise to sunset, he burrows in it, rolls in it, and digs up buried treasures. There's terror in every terrier, and when Roy runs into the house after being sprayed by a skunk, he faces the dreaded bathtub.

After a daring escape from the oven, the Gingerbread Man is chased by a little boy, an old man and woman, a group of farmers, a bear, and a wolf - and he outruns them all! But will the clever fox outsmart the quick cookie?

With all of the pluck and charm of its eponymous young hero, Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Spotlight, Midnight in Paris) delivers a spectacular reading of Montgomery's beloved bildungsroman. In moments both funny and bittersweet, McAdams' voice is imbued with the spark that has made Anne a much-loved symbol of individualism and cheer for over a century.

■人気書籍、アルク「キクジュクSuper 3600」の例文+チャンツ音声 本コンテンツには、書籍に付属の「チャンツ」音声と、チャンツに収録されている全672熟語を使った「例文」音声が収録されています。 ■「実用英語」にも対応できる下地が身につきます!英語最上級者として本当に必要な672の熟語を、過去の入試問題と「コーパス」(話し言葉・書き言葉のデータベース)から厳選しました。これをマスターすれば、「難関・最難関」大学の合格や、一流の海外大学への留学も夢ではなくなります。また、受験だけでなく「実用英語」にも対応できる下地が身につきます。 ■チャンツを聞けば、1日2~3分で16語が押さえられる!音楽のリズムに乗って単語や熟語が学習できる、本コンテンツの「チャンツ音声」+単語の使用例も身につく「例文音声」を活用してください。 ※本商品にテキスト情報は含まれておりません。 ◆対象レベル◆・英語中級以上(C)ALC PRESS, INC.

「音声を聞くだけで英単語を覚えられる単語集」、「キクタン」に新たなシリーズが登場！　自分の体から衣食住、身近な自然まで、よく使うけれど英語で言えない480語を完全マスター。

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イギリス英語の基本単語を学べるだけでなく、美しい響きを作る母音・子音もマスターできる!【3大特長】⇒(1)イギリス英語の発音が身につく!(2)イギリス英語の日常生活語彙が覚えられる!(3)アメリカ英語との違いもわかる!/ボーナストラックでは、スラングのほか、あいさつやあいづちなどの間投詞、イギリスの観光地名や名物料理の名前なども学べます。※本商品は書籍「キクタンBRITISH」(アルク刊)に付属のCD音声に、音声のみで学習がしやすいよう一部内容を追加したものです。※書籍付属のCDにBonus.7の音声が存在しない為、本コンテンツにも含まれておりません。また、テキスト情報は含まれておりません。◇対象レベル◇全レベル

Peter Rabbit's mother has warned her children to stay out of Mr. McGregor's garden. Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cotton-Tail obey, but that rascally Peter Rabbit simply can't resist.

Caldecott Honor artist David Shannon captures the chaos that follows an unexpected downpour in this engaging story.

Join world-famous detective Sherlock Holmes and his ever-loyal sidekick Dr. Watson as they embark on a series of daring adventures. Priceless jewels disappear from a hotel suite, a monstrous hound is spotted on the moors and a woman is murdered in a locked room. Can our brilliant hero solve these mysteries and more before disaster strikes? This thrilling collection brings 16 adventures of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous detective to life, adapted by award-winning children's fiction author Alex Woolf.