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Five fun festive audio stories to entertain your little one over the Christmas season. Five entertaining audio readings of best-loved children’s festive stories for children of three years and over to enjoy at Christmas. This audio download is a heritage-rich collection showcasing some of the best-loved characters in children’s literature. Compiled by HarperCollins Children’s Books, it features popular stories by authors including A wonderful audio collection – perfect for families and friends to share at Christmas time! Playlist: The Snowflake by Benji Davies, read by Claire Foy Rudey’s Windy Christmas by Helen Baugh, read by Paul Panting Lettice – A Christmas Wish by Mandy Stanley, read by Jane Horrocks Merry Christmas, Blue Kangaroo! by Emma Chichester Clark, read by Joanna Lumley Merry Christmas, Splat by Rob Scotton, read by Phill Jupitus Copyright: The Snowflake text © Benji Davies 2020; Rudey’s Windy Christmas text © Helen Baugh 2014; Lettice – A Christmas Wish text © Mandy Stanley 2003; Merry Christmas, Blue Kangaroo! text © Emma Chichester Clark 2004; Merry Christmas, Splat text © Rob Scotton 2009

Benji Davies, Emma Chichester Clark, Helen Baugh, Mandy Stanley, Rob Scotton (Author), Claire Foy, Jane Horrocks, Joanna Lumley, Paul Panting, Phill Jupitus (Narrator)

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Star Stable: Texas Bluebell: Lisa's Story

Horses, friendship, and magic in the world of Star Stable!As a Soul Rider, Lisa shares a special bond with her beautiful horse Starshine. During their first trail ride of the year, Lisa remembers her childhood in Texas before she came to the island of Jorvik. With the first flowers of spring also comes a flood of painful memories from her mother’s riding accident. But beyond her own pain, Lisa suddenly hears a call for help … “Soul Riders Short Stories” is a series of personal stories from the magical world of Star Stable, where you get to know the four Soul Riders Alex, Lisa, Linda, and Anne as you join them on their own exciting adventures on Jorvik. You can also listen to more of their tales in the collection “Soul Riders Ghost Stories”. Do you love books about horses, friendship, and magic? Don't miss the epic story told in the Soul Riders trilogy (Jorvik Calling, The Legend Awakens, Darkness Falling), winner of the NAPPA Awards 2020 and 2021, and a 2021 Kids' Book Choice Awards finalist. The Soul Riders novels and short stories are inspired by the computer game Star Stable, a world of horses and adventure where millions of girls around the world explore the wonders and mysteries of the enchanted island of Jorvik together on horseback. Try for free at http://www.starstable.com.

Helena Dahlgren (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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Star Stable: Under The Midnight Sun: Anne's Story

Horses, friendship, and magic in the world of Star Stable!After having a fight with her mum about the next dressage competition - as usual - Anne seeks the comforting company of her graceful horse Concorde. You'd think that all her trophies and the fact that she is a Soul Rider would mean that Anne could handle anything. But perhaps if you've always tried to be perfect, it's never enough? Feeling lost and angry, Anne rides out under the midnight sun. She wants to be alone, but soon realizes that someone is following her … In these personal Star Stable short stories you get to know the four Soul Riders Alex, Lisa, Linda, and Anne as you join them on their own exciting adventures on Jorvik. Don't miss the epic story told in the Soul Riders trilogy (Jorvik Calling, The Legend Awakens, Darkness Falling), winner of the National Parenting Products Awards 2020 and 2021! The Soul Riders novels and short stories are inspired by the computer game Star Stable, a world of horses and adventure where millions of girls around the world explore the wonders and mysteries of the enchanted island of Jorvik together on horseback. Try for free at http://www.starstable.com.

Helena Dahlgren (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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Star Stable: The Legend Of Galloper Thompson: Linda's Story

Horses, friendship, and magic in the world of Star Stable!Halloween is coming to Jorvik and no one is more excited than Linda. As she is preparing for the Halloween event together with her Soul Rider friends and their horses, Linda discovers the legend of Galloper Thompson, the terrifying headless rider who is said to haunt Jorvik this time of year. It turns out it's more than just an old story, of course. But what really happened to Galloper? And what does he want? If anyone can find out, it's Linda! “Soul Riders Short Stories” is a series of personal stories from the magical world of Star Stable, where you get to know the four Soul Riders Alex, Lisa, Linda, and Anne as you join them on their own exciting adventures on Jorvik. You can also listen to more of their tales in the collection “Soul Riders Ghost Stories”. Do you love books about horses, friendship, and magic? Don't miss the epic story told in the Soul Riders trilogy (Jorvik Calling, The Legend Awakens, Darkness Falling), winner of the NAPPA Awards 2020 and 2021, and a 2021 Kids' Book Choice Awards finalist. The Soul Riders novels and short stories are inspired by the computer game Star Stable, a world of horses and adventure where millions of girls around the world explore the wonders and mysteries of the enchanted island of Jorvik together on horseback. Try for free at http://www.starstable.com.

Helena Dahlgren (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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Star Stable: Winterlong: Alex's Story

Horses, friendship, and magic in the world of Star Stable!Alex plans on spending a few days alone at the stable with her horse Tin-Can when, to her surprise, she finds a mysterious boy hiding in one of the stalls. The boy seems to be running from something, but before Alex has a chance to find out more, he disappears. The encounter makes Alex think about all the times Herman and Elizabeth helped her when she was broken and angry with nowhere to go. Can she find a way to help the boy – and maybe even make peace with her own past? In these personal Star Stable short stories you get to know the four Soul Riders Alex, Lisa, Linda, and Anne as you join them on their own exciting adventures on Jorvik. Don't miss the epic story told in the Soul Riders trilogy (Jorvik Calling, The Legend Awakens, Darkness Falling), winner of the National Parenting Products Awards 2020 and 2021! The Soul Riders novels and short stories are inspired by the computer game Star Stable, a world of horses and adventure where millions of girls around the world explore the wonders and mysteries of the enchanted island of Jorvik together on horseback. Try for free at http://www.starstable.com.

Helena Dahlgren (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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The Strange New Dog: An Allen Family Mystery

The Allen family loves their many pets, and they’re excited to adopt just one more - Henry, the bull-terrier. But why are dangerous men after him? He’s not telling, and the other pets must find out before someone in the family gets hurt: Why is Henry angry about being adopted? Can a dachshund actually concentrate for more than two minutes? What do Henry’s stalkers really want? Can a cat’s natural stubbornness foil a dastardly scheme of kidnapping and robbery?

James D. Witmer (Author), Jimmy Kiefer (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Betty Bee

Lisbeth Ceaser (Author), Michael Nicholson (Narrator)

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Star Stable: The Legend Of Glue Man: Told by: Unknown

Horses, mystery, and ghosts with the Soul RidersHave you heard the tale of the Glue Man? They say he roams the stables late at night, looking for horses. Some people think it's just an urban legend, but they’re wrong. I know, because I met him myself once and I was never the same.Come into the stable and I’ll tell you what happened… 'Soul Riders Ghost Stories' is a series of personal short stories from the world of Star Stable, where the four Soul Riders Alex, Lisa, Linda, and Anne, tell you some of their own spooky encounters on Jorvik. You can also listen to more of their adventures in the collection 'Soul Riders Short Stories'. Do you love books about horses, friendship, and magic? Don't miss the epic story told in the Soul Riders trilogy (Jorvik Calling, The Legend Awakens, Darkness Falling), winner of the NAPPA Awards 2020 and 2021, and a 2021 Kids' Book Choice Awards finalist! The Soul Riders novels and short stories are inspired by the computer game Star Stable, a world of horses and adventure where millions of girls around the world explore the wonders and mysteries of the enchanted island of Jorvik together on horseback. Try for free at http://www.starstable.com. The Legend Of Glue Man music and sound design by Moa Lenngren. Glue Man song vocals by Emma Öst.

Helena Dahlgren (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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Star Stable: Shari's Mask: Alex's Story

Horses, mystery, and ghosts with the Soul RidersTo get a break from her dysfunctional family, Alex often wanders the streets alone at night. Growing up on the wrong side of town, she's not scared of the young gangs who roam the city looking for trouble. At least not until one night, when she’s confronted by a strange looking group whispering about an old legend. They speak of a powerful, masked goddess called Shari. At first, Alex is unfazed. But then her brother James disappears, and as Alex begins to feel a strange power calling to her, she realizes that she must hurry and save her brother before it's too late. “Soul Riders Ghost Stories” is a series of short stories from the magical world of Star Stable, where the four Soul Riders Alex, Lisa, Linda, and Anne, tell you some of their own spooky encounters on Jorvik. You can also listen to more of their adventures in the collection “Soul Riders Short Stories”. Do you love books about horses, friendship, and magic? Don't miss the epic story told in the Soul Riders trilogy (Jorvik Calling, The Legend Awakens, Darkness Falling), winner of the NAPPA Awards 2020 and 2021, and a 2021 Kids' Book Choice Awards finalist! The Soul Riders novels and short stories are inspired by the computer game Star Stable, a world of horses and adventure where millions of girls around the world explore the wonders and mysteries of the enchanted island of Jorvik together on horseback. Try for free at http://www.starstable.com. In Shari's Mask you can hear the songs 'Still Got Flair' and 'In It To Win It' by The Miscreants. Music and sound design by Moa Lenngren.

Helena Dahlgren (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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Star Stable: Ticktock: Anne's Story

Horses, mystery, and ghosts with the Soul RidersOne day, Anne stumbles on a beautiful old clock in an antique store. Even though the clock doesn't work, Anne buys it and keeps it as a decorative piece next to her bed. The next morning, Anne's mom seems kind of strange, and it soon dawns on Anne that everything about the day seems too familiar. Almost like it's happened before... In tune with the tick tock sound of her old clock, time seems to be changing in a most terrifying way. Will Anne's abilities as a Soul Rider be enough to set things right again? “Soul Riders Ghost Stories” is a series of short stories from the magical world of Star Stable, where the four Soul Riders Alex, Lisa, Linda, and Anne, tell you some of their own spooky encounters on Jorvik. You can also listen to more of their adventures in the collection “Soul Riders Short Stories”. Do you love books about horses, friendship, and magic? Don't miss the epic story told in the Soul Riders trilogy (Jorvik Calling, The Legend Awakens, Darkness Falling), winner of the NAPPA Awards 2020 and 2021, and a 2021 Kids' Book Choice Awards finalist! The Soul Riders novels and short stories are inspired by the computer game Star Stable, a world of horses and adventure where millions of girls around the world explore the wonders and mysteries of the enchanted island of Jorvik together on horseback. Try for free at http://www.starstable.com.

Helena Dahlgren (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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El Patito Feo

El patito feo es un cuento infantil clásico-contemporáneo escrito por Hans Christian Andersen, escritor y poeta danés, sobre un patito particularmente más grande, torpe y feo que sus hermanitos, los cuales le molestaban por lo feo que era. El patito feo cuenta con una fuerte moraleja, que se aplica a cualquier situación o persona, que de principio es rechazada o mal vista, y después sorprendentemente se convierte en algo inesperado y mucho mejor. Perfecto para todos los públicos. Este audiolibro cuenta, además de la narración, con diferentes efectos de sonido y canciones, utilizando una edición cuidada, llena de estímulos, para introducirte en esta fascinante historia de la manera más original y cautivadora posible.

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Jose Peciña (Narrator)

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Sylvie's Big Adventure

Sylvie loves to explore. More than anything else in the world she wants to go on a big adventure. When Sylvie discovers her neighbours Ben and Kate are going on a holiday, she wants to go too! So she hides inside Ben’s favourite toy truck, and goes with them! But the world’s a big place for a little snail. Will Sylvie make it safely back home again?

Donna Blaber (Author), Naomi Barton (Narrator)

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