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The Best Bear in All the World
For the 90th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, a sequel featuring new stories and a new character from the Hundred Acre Wood. The Trustees of the Pooh Properties have commissioned four authors to write in the timeless style of A.A. Milne to create a quartet of charming new adventures for Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall: take a trip back to the Hundred Acre Wood with a collection of tales sure to delight year-round. One story finds Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet on a quest to discover the "Sauce of the Nile" (they suspect it's apple). And in another, all the animals rally around poor Eeyore when he thinks he sees another donkey eyeing his clover. The winter story features a new penguin character, based on a stuffed toy owned by Christopher Robin Milne himself. Readers of all ages will love rediscovering old friends and making new ones in this essential new volume of Pooh stories. The book feature beautiful color artwork in the style of Ernest H. Shepard by Mark Burgess. From the Hardcover edition.
Brian Sibley, Jeanne Willis, Kate Saunders, Paul Bright (Author), Martin Jarvis (Narrator)
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Tales From the Arabian Nights: Stories of Adventure, Magic, Love, and Betrayal
Classic stories and dazzling illustrations of princesses, kings, sailors, and genies come to life in a stunning retelling of the Arabian folk tales from One Thousand and One Nights and other collections, including those of Aladdin, Sinbad the Sailor, and Al Baba and the Forty Thieves. The magical storytelling of award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli dramatizes these timeless tales and ignites childrens' imaginations.
Donna Jo Napoli (Author), Christina Moore (Narrator)
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The Night Before Christmas Audiobook
Jeff Bridges' iconic voice brings the beloved holiday classic story, The Night Before Christmas, to life! Celebrate the holiday season with the only audiobook for The Night Before Christmas, read by the Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges! No other narrator brings Santa and these merry scenes to life quite like Mr. Bridges—an instant Christmas classic! Create a new family tradition as you add this reading to your holiday activities leading up to December 25th! Mr. Bridges’ reading is perfect for the whole family, no matter if you are 1 or 101!
Clement C. Moore, Clement Moore (Author), Jeff Bridges (Narrator)
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Moby Dick or The Whale is a story of Captain Ahab's incessant pursuit of revenge against a whale that had taken his leg but also about a man's ability to let an obsession consume him, which can become an unhealthy fanatic. Based on the events depicted in the "Narrative of the Most Extraordinary and Distressing Shipwreck of the Whale-Ship Essex" and the legend of "Mocha Dick,' it is the story of the wandering sailor Ishmael and his voyage aboard the whaling ship the Pequod. Commanded by the obsessed Captain Ahab, a man who is hell-bent on revenge against a white whale of incredible ferocity, the Pequod and its crew are tasked with this singular goal, whatever the emotional or human cost. It is a novel rich with symbolism and complex themes. But this mythical adventure has never been portrayed in such a powerful way and with such striking illustrations, presenting a new perspective on this cornerstone of American literature. It marks a wonderful entry point for new readers to discover Melville's universe-and a beautiful edition for the countless dedicated readers of this unique novel.
Herman Melville, Luis Carter (Author), Luis Carter (Narrator)
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N'est-il pas temps pour de découvrir Florian le plus grand fabuliste après la Fontaine ? Auteur de contes, de nouvelles, de pièces de théâtre, de chansons (il a ainsi écrit les paroles de « plaisirs d'amour »), Jean-Pierre Claris de Florian a consacré son existence à l'écriture de plusieurs recueils de fables, pleine d'humour et d'esprit. Conscient de la difficulté de se hisser au niveau du génial auteur du corbeau et du renard, il y consacra toute sa vie, travaillant ses textes avec constance, acharnement et ne les publiant qu'en 1792, quelques années avant sa mort. Issu d'une famille noble et destiné à la carrière des armes, il naît au château de Florian, dans le Gard. Son oncle ayant épousé la nièce de Voltaire, il va vivre à dix ans à Ferney, chez son grand-oncle par alliance, « par ricochet », comme le répète le célèbre écrivain, séduit par la vivacité du jeune homme, par sa gaieté, ses réparties. Protégé par le Duc de Penthièvre qui resta toute sa vie son ami et protecteur, il se consacre entièrement à l'écriture et est élu membre de l'Académie française en 1788. Malheureusement, la révolution, le contraint à quitter Paris et à se réfugier à Sceaux. Là, malgré son engagement pour la République, la terreur et ses origines nobles se retournent contre lui et le mènent en prison. Malgré l'intervention de ses amis, il reste écroué, d'autant qu'on lui reproche d'avoir dédié une épopée à la Reine Marie-Antoinette, en 1788. La chute de Robespierre le 9 Thermidor lui rend la liberté, mais les souffrances de la détention l'ont profondément affecté physiquement et moralement : il meurt le 12 septembre 1794 à seulement 39 ans. Malgré ses succès au théâtre, ce sont ses fables qui lui assurèrent succès et postérité. Il y révèle toute sa sensibilité, son imagination, son ironie. Comme beaucoup de ses pairs, La Fontaine le premier, il s'inspire de sujets traités par d'illustres prédécesseurs: « J'ai lu beaucoup de fabulistes, et lorsque j'ai trouvé des sujets qui me convenaient, qui n'avaient pas été traités par La Fontaine, je ne me suis fait aucun scrupule de m'en emparer. J'en dois quelques-uns à Ésope, à Bidpaï (ou Pilpay), à Gay, aux fabulistes allemands, beaucoup plus à un Espagnol nommé Yriarte, poète dont je fais le plus grand cas et qui m'a fourni mes apologues les plus heureux ». Il est surprenant que ses fables aient quasiment disparues de nos livres scolaires : Combien de fois n'entendons-nous pas leurs morales ? « Rira bien qui rira le dernier » ; « À chacun son métier, les vaches seront bien gardées » ; « Pour vivre heureux vivons caché ». Comble de l'ironie, elles sont souvent attribuées à la Fontaine.
Jean-Pierre Claris De Florian (Author), Elissa Alloula, Garance Silve, Stéphane Delbassé (Narrator)
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Written in 1914 by Beatrix Potter, THE TALE OF KITTY-IN-BOOTS will be published just in time for the author's would-be 150th birthday. When one serious, well-behaved young black cat named Miss Catherine St. Quintin — or Kitty for short — decides to go a-hunting, she gets much more of an adventure than she had anticipated. In a tale dotted with familiar faces from Beatrix Potter's other classic tales such as Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and Mr. Tod, Miss Kitty quickly finds that hunting is dangerous as she goes from predator to prey.
Beatrix Potter (Author), Helen Mirren (Narrator)
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Paddington is having a wonderful time while on vacation with the Browns in a small French town. He loves exploring and meeting new friends. So how exactly does he end up marching through town as a drummer in the local band? Sure he can keep the beat on the drum. But can keep up with the band? Michael Bond’s classic character will drum up the interest of beginning readers with his charming antics. Paddington Plays On is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Michael Bond (Author), Christian Coulson (Narrator)
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Alicia en el país de las maravillas
Alfaguara Clásicos nos trae esta preciosa edición de Alicia en el país de las maravillas, uno de los libros más emblemáticos de la literatura occidental de todos los tiempos.Un caluroso día de verano, Alicia decide seguir a un conejo blanco con chaleco y reloj que parece tener mucha prisa, es más, no hace más que repetir la frase ¡Dios mío, Dios mío! ¡Qué tarde voy a llegar! . Y dentro de su madriguera llegará a un reino maravilloso donde todo es posible: conocerá a personajes inolvidables, algunos un poquito chalados, como el Sombrerero Loco y la Liebre de Pascua, una Oruga fumadora, un pájaro Dodo y... ¡hasta una reina de corazones empeñada en cortar cabezas! Clásicos inolvidables para disfrutar, compartir y dejar volar la imaginación.
Lewis Carroll (Author), Luis Posada (Narrator)
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Alfaguara Clásicos nos trae esta preciosa edición de El Mago de Oz, obra clave de la historia de la literatura infantil, mundialmente conocida y alabada.Dorothy no podía imaginarse que la casa donde se resguardaba de los tornados saliera volando y aterrizase... en otro mundo.Deberá buscar la manera de regresar con su perrito Toto a casa. Para ello, viajará hasta la Ciudad de las Esmeraldas, donde el maravilloso Mago de Oz le concederá su deseo (o al menos eso le ha dicho la Bruja buena del Norte).El viaje no será fácil, pero con la compañía de un espantapájaros, un hombre de hojalata y un león cobarde, Dorothy recorrerá Oz y se enfrentará a sus miedos, y también a cierta bruja malvada que busca venganza... Clásicos inolvidables para disfrutar, compartir y dejar volar la imaginación.
L. Frank Baum (Author), Nuria Trifol (Narrator)
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Roald Dahl Reads Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Four More Stories
Roald Dahl's wickedly funny novels have turned him into the world's number 1 storyteller. In this collection five splendiferous stories are brought to life by the author himself. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory(Abridged) Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last! James and the Giant Peach (Abridged) A little magic can take you a long way Fantastic Mr. Fox (Unabridged) Nobody outfoxes Fantastic Mr. Fox! The Enormous Crocodile (Unabridged) This greedy crocodile loves to guzzle up little boys and girls The Magic Finger (Unabridged) Horrible neighbors learn their lesson from a little girl with powerful magic!
Roald Dahl (Author), Roald Dahl (Narrator)
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Three Tales of my Father's Dragon: My Father's Dragon; Elmer and The Dragon; The Dragons of Blueland
The classic fantasy trilogy of Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon has delighted children and their parents for generations. Now, on the occasion of their fiftieth anniversary, Random House is proud to bring the three timeless tales together in one beautiful commemorative edition, complete with the original delightful illustrations. A Newbery Honor Book and an ALA Notable Book, My Father's Dragon is followed by Elmer and the Dragon ('rich, humorous, and thoroughly satisfying'*) and The Dragons of Blueland ('ingenious and plausible, the fantasy well-sustained'*). Each story stands alone, but read in succession, they are an unforgettable experience.*Library Journal, starred review
Ruth Stiles Gannett (Author), Robert Serva (Narrator)
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With music and sound effects, this audiobook is perfect for those who love Ferdinand and those who have yet to meet him. A true classic with a timeless message, The Story of Ferdinand has enchanted readers since it was first published in 1936. All the other bulls would run and jump and butt their heads together. But Ferdinand would rather sit and smell the flowers. And he does just that, until the day a bumblebee and some men from the Madrid bullfights give gentle Ferdinand a chance to be the most ferocious star of the corrida—and the most unexpected comic hero.
Munro Leaf (Author), Angel Pineda, Brian Amador (Narrator)
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