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You know it's too late when you hear howling in the woods. On one cool October night as three young boys approach the old haunted Indian Boarding school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan they start to feel something watching them from the darkness. Just as they begin to stare at each other nervously, they hear a strange howling echoing from the woods in front of the school. Do they stay and explore? Or do they go home before they find out what is making the noise?

Aquesta vegada el talp Felip i els seus inseparables amics, en Quim i en Pep, viatjaran al Japó de l'època dels samurais per descobrir els secrets del shodo, l'art de l'escriptura que han de dominar els veritables guerrers abans d'empunyar la catana per primera vegada. Allà coneixeran la Yu i la Kei, dues germanes bessones que es preparen per ser samurais, i amb qui descobriran el valor de l'escriptura, el poder de les paraules i la bellesa de les tradicions japoneses.

It's a sunny Saturday morning in May. Patch is too tired to join in as Stan and Little Red Tractor do all the jobs around Gosling Farm, but when they answer an urgent call to cut the grass for Wrigglesworth Cricket Club, she can't resist going along. The grateful cricketers invite Stan to stay for Elsie's famous cricket tea. Afterwards, Patch is found in an old cricket bag, where she provides the biggest surprise of the day - five beautiful puppies!

It is a hot summer day and Sidney the pig escapes from the pig field. He ambles unseen down to the river, where he cools down and causes mayhem.

Lay back and enjoy the surprises in twelve unique and inspirational tales of a cloud looking for heaven, a lovestruck seagull, a boy given the gift of flight, a stray cat looking for family, a dog with a secret friend, a boy and his pal Opa, one hot mess of a house cat, a tree that wasn't, a girl's search for a lost princess, Lyla's way back home, a family's recovery from a tornado, and an angel assigned a Christmas mission, each clearing the hurdles of pride, materialism, loyalty, and sacrifice… but sometimes not on their first run.

Meet Joombie Chuckie, a 7-year-old boy with a big dream—to become a moko jumbie, a stilt-walker who stands tall with pride and courage. Step by step, Chuckie learns how to put on his stilts, wear his colorful costume, slip on his gloves, and finally place his mask on his face. At first, it’s not easy—balancing on tall wooden stilts takes practice! But with determination, Chuckie discovers he can stand tall not just in his home, but everywhere he goes—by the fence, at the park, at school, even in the rain, snow, and wind.

Magische Kurzgeschichten

Es geht zum Beispiel um eine kleine Maus und ihre erste Begegnung mit einem jungen Bussard, einen Kolibri, der in Guatemala lebt und einem wildgewordenen Affen helfen kann, Frau Sonne, die so gerne Herrn Mond treffen möchte, eine weiße Taube die alleine lebt, bis sie tausend graue Tauben trifft, einen Clown, der barfuß im Schnee läuft, ein Junge der in seinen Träumen zu den Einhörnern fliegt, freue mich wenn du einsteigst in den Zug der Fantasie.

Would you ever make fun of a boy with a butt for a face, or trick a bully into eating a snot sandwich? Of course you wouldn't, because you're a good kid and nothing like the bad children in these shocking stories.

Jovell Read learns how to read and goes absolutely wild with reading book after book after book. He reads so much he neglects other homework assignments. Once his teacher stresses the importance of other homework as being just as important, he catches up and limits his book reading a week to ONLY ten books.

If bedtime feels like a battle in your home—endless stalling, racing thoughts, or kids who are “tired but wired”—this audiobook was created for you. Finally… peaceful bedtimes without the struggle. Each story is written with intention: soft language, comforting rhythms, and reassuring themes that make bedtime feel safe, predictable, and calm.

Meet Pauly Pull Station and the rest of The Fire Alarm Family—a crew of hardworking heroes who live inside Sunnydale School and protect everyone inside it, every single day. When a normal school day takes an unexpected turn, Pauly and his team spring into action. From Sammy the Smoke Detector's sharp nose, to Harry the Heat Detector's calm judgment, to Benny the Bell's loud and clear warning, each member of the family knows exactly what to do. Together, they help teachers and students stay calm, move safely, and do the right thing when it matters most.

Die Bäuerin auf Lieselottes Bauernhof ist urlaubsreif. Mit dem Wohnwagen der Bürgermeisterin will sie ein paar Tage verreisen. Lieselotte aber möchte unbedingt mit! Heimlich knubbelt sie sich in den engen Wohnwagen. Als der Trecker mal wieder eine Panne hat, will die Bäuerin den Werkzeugkasten holen – dabei entdeckt sie die blinde Passagierin. Ärgerlich darüber ist die Bäuerin nicht sehr lange, schließlich macht Urlaub zu zweit mehr Spaß.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have Christmas everyday? Well, one little girl did and it did not turn out as she expected…

In the High and Far-Off Times, before elephants had trunks, there lived an Elephant’s Child who was full of satiable curtiosity. He asked questions about everything—questions that earned him more than his share of spankings, but never dulled his desire to know more about the world.

This stinky audiobook is for GOOD boys and girls ONLY. Bad children will only be tempted to spread rumours about toilet rats, or tell rude poems to the whole class, or tip a rubbish bin over someone's head!

Narrated by Jamie Rodriguez, this timeless tale invites listeners of all ages into a sun-dappled world where patterns are discovered, not inherited—and where survival depends on understanding the land you walk upon.

22 cuentos mágicos ¿Buscas historias que despierten la imaginación y la alegría? La Nube Mágica reúne 22 cuentos breves, ideales para niños de 4 a 8 años. Cada relato es corto, agradable y pensado para acompañar la hora de dormir o los momentos de compartir en familia.

Glüs Traumberuf ist Geschichten-Fee. Auch Wolkulus hat seinen Lieblings-Beruf längst gefunden – Wolkenzauberer! Dennoch sind beide neugierig auf andere Berufe. Sie öffnen im Geschichten-Labyrinth drei Tore, hinter denen jeweils ein interessanter Beruf steckt. Bäcker Bob hat heute, an seinem Geburtstag, beim Backen besonders laut und fröhlich gesungen. Das hat dem Rosinenbrötchen-Teig so gut gefallen, dass er heute heimlich jedem Esser einen kleinen Wunsch erfüllt. Maurer Matthi wunderte sich, dass er mitten in der Stadt ein Haus ohne Fenster und Türen mauern sollte.

Most voices carry sorrow. This one sang of joy... and nobody understood. When Spenser follows a haunting wail into the old cemetery at the edge of Maple Hollow, she discovers something unexpected—a banshee named Keening who's been exiled by her own kind. Her crime? Instead of predicting death like a "proper" banshee, her wails announce approaching joy. Convinced she's cursed and defective, Keening has spent years hiding in shame. But with the help of Spenser, Pop Pop, and Kiki, she discovers that sometimes the most valuable gifts are the ones that don't fit traditional expectations.

A splendiferous new anthology of Christmas stories inspired by the world of Roald Dahl with six new stories by six all-star authors! A perfect gift for the holiday season! Experience the wonder that is Willy Wonka's factory at Christmastime, make Santa grow ten times his size with a fresh batch...