Verlag: BookRix
A series of small short stories that are a collaboration of sorts. One has to do with a young girl who lives with her mother in poverty and discovers a large subflower seed.
“It looks like its tail is broken! Let’s make sure it gets home!” Young mermaid Kimmi has been chosen to raise a baby sea dragon until it is large enough to live with its parents in the open ocean. Although warned not to go beyond the reef with her young charge, after Kimmi’s necklace breaks and the pearls scatter, they forget the warning and swim out to find the lost pearls. When a ghost net threatens the mermaids' kelp garden and the sea creatures who live there, Kimmi and Snappy must be brave in order to save the day. Will they make it back to the safety of the reef?Zum Buch
Billboard magazine had this to say about The World’s Shortest Stories Vol. 1, “What is most impressive in this collection of great stories is the sheer variety. Let’s hope a second volume of these tiny gems will not be long in coming!”Well, here it is!Love and death, and all of the horror in between. A second helping of the most amazing short stories ever written—each one just 55 words long! Imagine O. Henry's tales if he'd only had the back of a business card to write upon. Includes stories from Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, Barnaby Conrad, Neil Steinberg, Herbert Gold, Norman Lear, Larry Niven and more…Zum Buch
Packed full of adventure, this audio collection features twelve of the best-loved stories from the creators of What the Ladybird Heard, read by Julia Donaldson – perfect for listening to at home, in the car, at bedtime or any time at all!Join in the adventure as the clever little ladybird thwarts the cunning plans of two thieves, help the Singing Mermaid escape the circus and return to her seaside home, join the excitement as a unicorn grants Sugarlump the rocking horse his every wish, and much more! Julia Donaldson Reads What the Ladybird Heard and Other Stories features twelve treasured tales and three bonus songs, from the bestselling picture-book partnernship of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.Read for the first time by author, Julia Donaldson, these much-loved classic stories are brought to life in this must-have audio collection, perfect for listening to together.This fantastic collection includes twelve bestselling stories:What the Ladybird HeardWhat the Ladybird Heard NextWhat the Ladybird Heard on HolidayWhat the Ladybird Heard at the SeasideWhat the Ladybird Heard at ChristmasThe Princess and the WizardThe Rhyming RabbitThe Singing MermaidPrincess Mirror-Belle and the Dragon PoxThe Girl, the Bear and the Magic ShoesSharing a ShellSugarlump and the UnicornZum Buch
A fabulously funny take on a classic story from two giants of children’s books! Goldilocks and her little dog are off on an adventure, looking for that house again – the one with the chairs, the porridge and beds. The sound of the sea calls to them and before they know it, they have found quite a different sort of a house . . . there are bowls, and chairs and sort-of beds . . . plus some rather unexpected and hilarious inhabitants! From Michael Rosen, the highly regarded author of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, comes this wonderful new take on the famous nursery rhyme, brilliantly brought to life by David Melling, the creator of Hugless Douglas. This humorous tale, penned by the award-winning and Sunday Times bestselling author, Michael Rosen, is a top pick for children's fiction. With its unique blend of animals, family themes, and short, engaging stories, it's no wonder this book is a bestseller. For fans of Ezra Jack Keats (The Snowy Day), Bruce Degen (The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System), Bill Martin Jr (Kitty Cat, Kitty Cat, Are You Going to School?), Eric Carle (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), and Robert Mccloskey (Time of Wonder). HarperCollins Children's 2022Zum Buch
"Pinocchio" is a classic Italian children's novel written by Carlo Collodi. Originally titled "The Adventures of Pinocchio," it was first serialized in 1881 and later published as a complete book in 1883. The story follows the adventures of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. Throughout his journey, Pinocchio encounters various characters and learns valuable lessons about honesty, responsibility, and the consequences of his actions. The tale is both whimsical and moralistic, captivating readers with its fantastical elements and timeless themes.Zum Buch
All around the world in cities, towns and villages-large and small-clothes are washed. They are hung to dry in the breeze and sunshine and children everywhere revel in the fun of helping with the laundry. Smelling Sunshine captures some of the special moments of this day-to-day chore-a wonderful, heart-warming time shared between parent and child and an experience young readers will relate to.Zum Buch
