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Little Krampus’ question will simply not fade. So he seeks Christmas magic, to find out how it’s made. He sneaks through the workshop, hoping not to get caught. There, he finds Santa’s magic, but it’s not what he thought!

The magic and wonder of fairy stories have inspired children from generation to generation. These are perennial tales, cropping up in different cultures in different guises, but relating the same adventures. All have the power to entertain and spark the interest of young minds. In this collection, 24 classic fairy tales are brought together for a new generation of children to enjoy. With some minor adaptations to some of the tales to suit our times, where girls don’t always rely on the ingenuity of their brothers to resolve their dilemmas, the plots stay faithful to the originals.

Cassie has settled into life in Hedgely when, out of the blue, her troubled cousin, Sebastian, comes to stay for Hallowe'en. Sneering and scornful, Sebastian trails after Cassie and her friends, interfering with their coven projects and belittling the dangers of the faery world. But Cassie, Rue and Tabitha have bigger problems – as the nights grow longer, a dark shadow creeps out of the Hedge and villagers start behaving strangely, possessed with the desire to find a mysterious object.

While she is mourning her mother on an empty beach, Serena Reynolds falls in the dangerous ocean. Her demise is cut short by a mysterious guy named Morten. But he won't leave the mystery of the water which hides him. Forgetting him isn't easy, but when she meets the silent Ridley, who is almost as mysterious as Morten, somehow her sad life seems to get better. That is, until both mysteries threaten to destroy her.

Etzel the donkey is getting old, but he works hard on his farm - until the day Herr Hoffman decides he is no longer worth keeping. With no choice but to escape, Etzel sets off on the road to Bremen to seek his fortune as a musician. On the way, he rescues three other animals - a dog, a cat, and a rooster - who are also old and destined for death.

I Was Running Through the Forest is a magical rhyming audiobook with music and sound effects. If you enjoy fairy tales and magical creatures then you'll love this book. Get ready to meet unicorns, dragons, gnomes, fairies, giants, trolls, mermaids, leprechauns, and more. Teach your kid's to look on the bright side, be positive, and follow their dreams.

Living in a fairyland isn't all it's cracked up to be. Sure, there are wondrous magics to behold, but if you're a kid, adults never tell you the whole story. And Mia, for one, is a little tired of being ignored and having mountains of unanwered questions. But when Mia rediscovers a long-forgotten rite of passage, she starts to get all the wrong attention. The Matron freaks out and sets the whole town against her. If the Matron doesn't expel her, Mia just might discover the powerful secret her people have lost. Assuming the mountain doesn't kill her first.

Sydney's not sure which is worse - the curse that has her trapped in her dreams every night or having to deal with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters while she's awake. Just before her 17th birthday, her father surprises her with magic camp, and Sydney can't wait to learn how to use her powers instead of keeping them hidden. Knowing Luke is there to watch out for her only makes camp that much sweeter. But Sydney finds out quickly that the magic world holds its own secrets as her nightmares become reality.

Laure is a teenage street urchin, struggling to get by and dreaming of the day she can get away from it all. But then she hears about the prince's hunt for a girl who lost a glass slipper. Where the rest of the world sees an enchanting love story, Laure sees royal incompetence and an opportunity to exploit it. She'll have wealth and a way out of a life she detests, if she can only manage to hoodwink the royal family and survive to tell the tale.

Think you know the truth about Cinderella, well you don't know it right. Why were her step sisters ugly? Did she really have a fairy godmother? Find out how bad she truly was and how she made her sisters out to be the bad guys, in this poetic retelling of the old classic tale.

¡La mágica y eterna historia de "La Hija De La Virgen María" contada en rimas para deleite de los chicos! ¡Las hermosas ilustraciones se podrán encontrar en el interior del libro! ¡Disfrute de la lectura!

Prince Liam. Prince Frederick. Prince Duncan and Prince Gustav…. The four princes that have the worst luck in the world. After saving the kingdom yet again and going their separate ways, the princes are back in trouble…and this time it's serious! Somehow, everyone thinks they have murdered a princess! And with bounty hunters after them, and a dastardly scheme sure to be behind it all, the princes have to overcome their differences, reunite, and clear their names.

What do fairytale heroes do when the tale is over? Well, maybe they get tired, too, and they want to go to sleep, or take a bit of a nap! This audiobook presents ten of them going to sleep, accompanied by soothing music! Contains: "Little Red Riding Hoodie in the hammock", "The wolf without the seven kids", "King Froggie and his family finally go to sleep", "Rapunzel has a dream", "Rumpelstiltskin comes home from work", "Even Mother Holle gets tired sometimes", "Snow White tries out beds", "Hans in luck takes an afternoon naps", "Snow-White and Rose-Red are having a guest".

Bodies are washing ashore and everyone knows who's to blame. Legends of the Heartless King shroud the continent in fear; they call him a pirate, a monster, a god. When his mercenaries raid her father's merchant ship, Ria's family is faced with a horrifying demand. They will spare his life, in exchange for one of his daughters. Determined to save her sisters Ria launches herself into the world of pirates. Face-to-face with the Heartless King, she finds he is far more than the stories told. He is a man, with a human name and blood-stained hands, bound to the seas by a centuries-old curse.

Blanche-Neige inculpée ! Les dessous de l'affaire Cendrillon ! Le prince charmant démasqué ! Le scandale des contes de fées ! Voici "Le petit chaperon rouge", "Les trois petits cochons" et autres contes classiques revus et corrigés avec humour par Roald Dahl et Quentin Blake. Reconnaîtrez-vous ces contes étonnants et épouvantablement comiques ?

Juan es un niño muy valiente que no conocía el miedo. Había escuchado hablar de él en muchas ocasiones, pero no sabía lo que era. Tantas ganas tenía de conocerlo que un día salió de su casa dispuesto a vivir aventuras, esperando toparse en algunas de ellas con algo que le hiciera sentir miedo.

This audiobook for children is a brand-new version of Hans Christian Andersen's "Snow Queen". It is at once exciting, enchanting, and educational - an ideal fairy tale to listen to as a bedtime story over several evenings! It is the perfect story to capture a child's imagination while at the same time it offers a perfect starting point in the world of classic literature for children.

In Grandma Witch: Adventure Four, Alex and Katie embark on a journey to rescue a little girl from the three-headed dragon. But they soon find out that the problems they're about to face are much more serious than they could have anticipated. Baba Yaga, the Russian witch, immersed the whole forest into total darkness by capturing the Guardian of Light and his horse. It's up to Alex and Katie to find the Guardian of Light and bring sunlight back into the forest.

It's a warm June morning at Aunt Karina's house, but the air suddenly turns cold. Thick, white snowflakes are falling down and covering the ground. Ten-year-old Alex is surprised and delighted. He senses the approach of a new adventure. Together with his nine-year-old sister, Katie, he rushes into the winter forest in search of a little girl, Masha. She is lost in an unexpected storm. They see her footprints in the snow and follow them.

Get ready for an enchanting collection of stories, starring all the Disney princesses! Solve a mystery with Rapunzel and the gang from the Snuggly Duckling. Gallop along with Merida after she meets a mysterious horse. Travel to Paris with Tiana as she competes in a global baking contest. Filled with wonder, excitement, and discovery, each princess's tale is a royal delight!