Charles Dicken's 1843 Christmas masterpiece tells the tale of the spiritual redemption of a man who has lost his humanity. The iconic miser, Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas and rejects all his opportunities to celebrate. He has no compassion for those less fortunate than himself and is cruel to everyone.
On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by ghosts. The first is his only friend, Marley, who warns him to change his ways. Scrooge is then visited by three Christmas ghosts who try their very best to scare Scrooge straight.
Scrooge's transformation is the embodiment of the Christmas spirit and his story a tradition for nearly two hundred years.
AUTHOR
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was born in Landport, Portsmouth, England, the second of eight children in a family continually plagued by debt. A legacy brought release from the nightmare of debtors’ prison and child labor and afforded him a few years of formal schooling. He worked as an attorney’s clerk and newspaper reporter until his early writings brought him the amazing success that was to be his for the remainder of his life. He was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and he remains popular, responsible for some of English literature’s most iconic characters."
Genuinely funny books for children are few and far between. So, when a story like Henry Huggins comes along, it comes to stay. Children everywhere see themselves in this irresistible boy's adventures. During an unforgettable year that begins when Henry discovers a lost, hungry dog he calls Ribsy, listeners will have a grand time. Before the suspenseful conclusion, they'll meet Henry's friends on Klickitat Street, including Beezus and her little sister, Ramona, and enjoy lots of hilarious happenings. No wonder this continuously engaging and heartwarming story is a classic!
A classic children's story from one of the world's best-loved children's authors, Enid Blyton - be whisked away by these magical Wishing-Chair stories.
Mollie and Peter are home for the mid-term break, and Binky and the Wishing-Chair are ready to whisk them away to magical lands. They'll meet brownies, visit the Land of Wishes and even find gold at the end of the rainbow.
But best of all will be helping Santa Claus deliver presents for Christmas!
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'Brother detectives Frank and Joe come face to face witha sasquatch in the fourteenth book in the thrilling Hardy Boys Adventures series.
The legend of the Bayport Beast has haunted the town for almost a century. Each summer brings rumors of a gigantic sasquatch creature roaming the nearby woods.
However, this summer brings more sightings than usual, causing all kinds of people to flock to town, including a few UFO enthusiasts who are convinced the beast could be some kind of stranded alien. More than that, the sightings cause a media blitz!
Frank and Joe have never believed in the Bayport Beast, but when Frank catches a glimpse of a furry creature running through the woods, he changes his mind fast. And when reports surface of the beast attacking people including a few friends the Hardy brothers are on the case!
After Frank and Joe are cornered by not one but three fearsome creatures, they have to wonder: is the Bayport Beast real after all? And is it multiplying?
This delightful audiobook is about Alfie, a young flying unicorn. Alfie, with his parents and other unicorns find themselves and their moon threatened by Princess Gloom and her army of Mors Bulls.
Alfie the unicorn, our hero, escapes to earth seeking a Princess to save his world.
He arrives full of hope in the colourful and beautiful kingdom of Princessland where he meets the kind Queen of Princessland, the happy Princess Purple and a helpful man called Blinkybeard. Each of them will help Alfie in their own way to succeed in his mission.
Alfie the Unicorn is an adventure that will make parents and children smile, with a hero that everybody will remember.
Alfie The Unicorn - Escape to Princessland is the first audiobook in the series.
Having saved the city cats from a fate worse than death, Varjak Paw finds himself the elected and popular leader of a new gang - a gang that supports freedom and kindness for all. But will the pressure take its toll on this brave yet sometimes naive cat? Soon the city erupts in an all-out gang war as the evil Sally Bones attempts to control the lives of all cats. Horrified and outnumbered, Varjak and the others must fight for their freedom or die trying; can Jalal's Way really be the best way?
This is another thrilling adventure, eagerly awaited by all Varjak fans, both young and old.
Borden Watson goes to the giant redwood forest for one reason: to shoot spotted owls. They are the reason his dad has lost his job as a logger, and Borden hates them. But when he comes across a baby owl who has fallen out of its nest, Borden can't resist the tiny elf-like creature. And luckily, this owlet doesn't have spots, so it must be a barred owl-not the enemy. Borden takes the little owl home and names it Bardy. Before long, Bardy wins over each member of Borden's owl-hating family. Even his father pitches in to take care of the hungry owlet. But what will happen when they find out that Bardy is really a spotted owl? Award-winning nature writer Jean Craighead George weaves valuable ecological information into this heartwarming story of a family's love affair with a very special little owl. Young listeners will be fascinated as they learn about owls and their endangered forest habitat.
Lolli comes from the Land of Color and speaks directly to children guiding them through a story that they themselves adventure on and feel part of. Kids love the whimsical nature of following where Lolli takes them and they learn things coincidentally along the way. Parents, use these meditations to help increase your children's self-esteem, enhance your child's imagination and encourage positive thinking. Helps kids with self-acceptance and increases confidence. Lolli's meditation adventures help kids to be happy and make great choices. Lolli helps kids with their emotions and feelings, guiding them to deal with anger, worry and fear. Perfect for creating a wonderful sleep routine with your children.
LOLLI AND THE THANK YOU TREE Includes three original guided meditations: Lolli and the Thank You Tree; Lolli and the Buddha Plant; and Lolli and the Purple Beetle Munchies.
In Lolli and the Thank You Tree, you need to get past the Naughty Snooties who love to tease anyone who crosses their path. You learn to stand up to these bullies. Along the way, you find encouraging messages on colorful ribbons tied to the trees. When you meet the Thank You Tree you are showered with colorful healing balls of light.
In Lolli and the Buddha Plant, you rub the magical Buddha Plant's belly and ride a bubble through to the center of Earth. There you collect a special flower and bring it back to the Buddha Plant who rewards you with magical dust. Plus you meet your very own Guardian Angel.
In Lolli and the Purple Beetle Munchies, Lolli takes you to Munchie Land where there are all sorts of yummy and yucky things to eat. But you can't tell which is which. You need to trust yourself and learn to forgive yourself when you make a bad choice. If you are super lucky you might pick a Purple Beetle Munchie that not only tastes delicious but also grants you any wish!
Three fun and inspiring adventures with Lolli, whom children love and trust. Along the way, as well as giggling they learn all about themselves and life.
The Aldens are excited to visit a deserted South Seas island. But soon they discover clues that they are not alone. Is someone on the island watching them?
Meet Toto: she's no ordinary cat, and she can't wait to have an adventure with you! Join Toto for a funny animal escapade written by one of the UK's best-loved broadcasters. For fans of The Aristocats, The Secret Life of Pets, 101 Dalmatians and Atticus Claw Breaks the Law.
Toto the cat and her brother Silver live footloose and fancy-free in a townhouse in London. Toto is almost totally blind, and learned to trust her senses from a ninja cat-master who taught her back in Italy where they were born. By day, Toto and Silver seem to be ordinary cats, but by night, they love to have adventures!
One evening, news reaches Toto that a king cobra has escaped from London Zoo! Together with help from a very posh rat and two hungry tigers, Toto and Silver must investigate. Can they find the giant snake, before it's too late?
Dermot says: 'The idea for Toto first came to me when my wife and I rescued two stray cats from an olive grove in Italy. One of them, Toto, has been blind from birth, but we quickly realised she had ninja-like reactions. Like a lot of cat owners (or cat servants), we like to imagine our pets having secret lives when we're out or asleep. So before I knew it I was writing about Toto and her brother Silver's nocturnal adventures around London. I really hope that children who pick it up enjoy reading the adventures of our little Italian underdog (cat).'
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