When Peter (14), Robyn (11) and Billy (5) are left without parents or guardians, the Child Welfare Department take charge of them. The Department have a plan for the children's future, but the children have their own plans. With the resourcefulness typical of Australian bush kids, they manage to "fly beneath the radar" of the authorities in such a way that they are never identified as missing. The children pack their gear on bicycles and travel the far outback regions of Australia looking for a home where they can live together. The young writer based most of the events on her own experiences. This is a fast moving story with plenty of humor.
While Ming plays outside one summer day, the smell of delicious food fills the air. It is coming from greedy Fu Wang's house. "What is he up to?" wonders Ming. To his alarm, Fu Wang demands that all the neighbors pay him for the pleasant smells. When the neighbors refuse, the case goes to court. How will the judge rule in this unusual case and will justice be served? Can Fu Wang make money from the neighbors' sense of smell? A wise judge makes use of another sense to close the case with clever and convincing logic.
Preocupada em acabar com a guerra mundial, Emília desliga sem querer uma chave que modifica o tamanho detodos os seres humanos e também o seu próprio tamanho. Para viver suas aventuras ela precisa contar com a ajuda do Visconde de Sabugosa e passa a morar na sua cartola. Com participação de Gláucia Macabelli, Lúcia Tulchinski, Camila Maia, Barros Batista, Anderson Gorgone, Gustavo Boralli e Arnaldo Santini.
First recorded in February of 1952, this remastered recording of Dylan Thomas reading A Child's Christmas in Wales recalls all of the sights, smells, and sounds of a long-ago Christmas.
Thomas's wonderful recollection of this holiday in the seaside town of his youth is captured in this vivid performance. Also included are five poems selected and read by Dylan Thomas, including arguably his most well-known Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.
Includes:
A Child's Christmas in Wales
Fern Hill
Do Not Go Gentle Into
That Good Night
In the White Giant's Thigh
Ballad of the
Long-Legged Bait
Ceremony After a Fire Raid
Children will enjoy hearing Betty White, the popular television personality, narrate these seven stories for a whole week of adventures. The stories in this collection will take children on seven enjoyably entertaining outings with the delightful Betty White as their companion. Included here are: "Day at the Aquarium," "Day at the Farm," "Day at the Library," "Day at the Zoo," "Day at Santa's Workshop," "Day at the City," and "Day with Dad at the County Fair."
Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and Ebenezer Scrooge come to marvelous life in Patrick Stewart's critically-acclaimed solo interpretation of A Christmas Carol. The star of X-Men and The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stewart has performed his one-man stage production of this holiday classic to sell-out audiences.
Now, in this Grammy nominated studio recording of the dazzling achievement that has thrilled audiences in New York and Los Angeles, Stewart invites listeners to rediscover the timeless story at its source: Dickens' own words, presented in a soaring, virtuoso solo performance in which Stewart plays all parts.
Dem hartherzigen Mr. Scrooge sind Mitgefühl und Nächstenliebe fremd. Auch mit Weihnachten kann er nichts anfangen. Für den alten Geizkragen ist das Fest nichts weiter als eine einzige Verschwendung von Zeit und Geld. Da erscheint ihm eines Nachts der Geist seines vor sieben Jahren verstorbenen Kompagnons Jacob Marley. Marley will seinen ehemaligen Partner vor einem schrecklichen Schicksal bewahren und ihn mithilfe dreier Geister zu einem besseren Menschen machen. 'Kaum eine Zeit ist so mit Liedern verknüpft, wie Weihnachten. Für dieses Orchesterhörspiel habe ich einen musikalischen Weihnachtspunsch angerührt aus wilden Sounds des Hollywoodkinos, einer Prise versöhnlicher Streicher, feierlichen Blechbläserchorälen und mittendrin unsere altbekannten Weihnachtslieder, die in immer neuer Verkleidung auftauchen. Wie klingen sie, wenn sie die Geister beschreiben oder einen wilden Ritt durch die Zeit? Unser harmloses 'Liedgut' trifft auf aufregende Klänge aus dem Orchestergraben. Musik und Text erzählen die Geschichte von Scrooge dem alten, kalten Geizkragen. Vielleicht vermag die Musik am Ende doch sein Herz zu rühren... ' Henrik Albrecht, Komponist, Bearbeiter und Regisseur
Two wonderful holiday stories that evoke the true meaning of the season.
A Christmas Dream, and How it Came True
Ten-year-old Effie lives the life most children dream of, with every day filled with delicious treats and wonderful toys. One night she experiences a dream that will forever change the meaning of Christmas for her. In it, she meets a group of under privileged children and she is inspired to create a Christmas they will never forget.
Rosa's Tale
It is said that every Christmas Eve, for one hour's time beginning at the magical hour of midnight, animals are given the gift of speech. Imagining all that her equine friend, Rosa, might have to say, young Belinda is shocked to hear the sad story of Rosa's life and her fears of what the future might hold.
When a small boy spends Christmas in the snowy Minnesota countryside, he becomes the official scout for his young bedridden cousin, Matthew, who is running out of secrets to explore. Matthew already knows there is no Santa Claus, and he knows his life is ending. As Christmas Eve approaches, the boy worries that he will be unable to find something magical for Matthew. But when that hopeful night arrives, the two are joined in a miraculous surprise that changes their lives forever. The poignant story of A Christmas Sonata will touch listeners' hearts with the timeless mystery of the holiday season and a gentle reminder that wonderful things often come when least expected. Newbery Award-winning author Gary Paulsen continues to captivate young listeners and their parents with favorites like Mr. Tucket and Nightjohn. In language that is always lyrical and moving, his perceptive tales offer new ways to look at the sometimes difficult choices of childhood.
A delightfully festive story about the little rabbit with big dreams – perfect for sharing at Christmas!
When Lettice follows some children home and watches them decorate their Christmas tree, she never imagines that she will end up on the top branch dressed as a fairy!
Another dream comes true for Lettice in this magical Christmas story, full of sparkly surprises.
