Fairy Kids

This humorous retelling of a favorite folktale recounts how the Chinese came to give their children short names. This perfect listen-together storybook is one adults and children will enjoy sharing together again and again. When the eldest son fell in the well and most of the time getting help was spent pronouncing the name of the one in trouble, the Chinese, according to legend, decided to give all their children short names.

There are 40 short stories in volume 3 and 10 short stories in volume 4. So, you’ll get total of 50 short stories with this bundle. Each fable ends with a moral. So, there’s something more than entertainment, your child will learn ethics and good manners. This audiobook will be the ideal gift for your kids.Not only for kids, so many teens, adults and seniors have told us, these fables are highly entertaining for them too and bring back their childhood memories.

We have collected for you the most beautiful love stories fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters of the genre, whose stories have been universally read ever since, and by tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, who compiled ancestral folktales known for their beauty and wisdom. Let children develop their imagination and sensitivity with these touching tales of love.

A wise and colorful collection of ten Buddhist fables, this modern telling of ancient Indian stories, centering around animals and nature, teaches vibrant and timeless life lessons.

King Arthur’s Knights were brave like Sir Lancelot the Great. They were smart like Sir Givret the Short. But they didn’t always act quite as...gallantly as a true knight should. Even King Arthur’s nephew, known at that time as Sir Gawain the Undefeated, was too full of himself to accept a token of thanks from a rescued princess! Someone, like a giant Green Knight, needed to teach Sir Gawain that courtesy and friendship are just as important as strength and courage. Come ride along on this exciting year-long quest of Sir Gawain the Undefeated-but-who-may-learn-a-lesson-along-the-way.

Have you ever seen the Thunderbird? You probably wouldn’t have because it’s discussed only in myths. According to legends, the Thunderbird are large birds that produce thunder and lighting. They were so huge, they hunt whales! How do Canadians ancestor come up with such wild stories? Blame imagination and a desire to explain natural phenomena, too.

Wild Wallaby and Kind Koala decided it might be a good thing to have this crocodile along for the journey after all, even if she was a little cranky. They approached her and asked if she'd like to stick together for a while. She gave a full-toothed smirk. "It might not be a bad idea to always have a couple of plump snacks nearby." Wild Wallaby laughed and hopped off. "You'd have to catch me first." The Cranky Crocodile snapped her jaws at him. "Don't tempt me." Kind Koala couldn't tell whether or not she was joking.

Experts highly recommend keeping your child awake for a little longer than their usual bedtime using calm, pre-sleep activities. Bedtime stories help your child’s brain create a new association, one that connects bedtime with an easy, more positive, and calming transition to sleep. This is why Bedtime Stories for Kids by renowned child development expert Katie Miller, and seasoned teacher Sarah J. Young is perfect for you and your child!

"The Tinder Box" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. A poor soldier returning home from war meets a witch who asks him to climb into a hollow tree to retrieve a magic tinder box. In the tree, he finds three chambers filled with precious coins guarded by three monstrous dogs, "one with eyes the size of teacups", who guards a vault filled with pennies, one with "eyes the size of water wheels", who guards a vault filled with silver, and one with eyes "the size of Round Tower", who guards a vault filled with gold.

Elliot and Uchenna have barely recovered from their first adventure with the Unicorn Rescue Society when the mysterious Professor Fauna approaches them with an all-new quest. And this time, they're going to have to cross the Atlantic Ocean to the Basque Country of Northern Spain. Elliot and Uchenna, with Jersey in tow, soon wonder whether their newest fire-breathing rescue might be more than they can handle. And why do the evil-doing Schmoke Brothers seem to be involved yet again?

Wouldn't you like to have more time for yourself while your children listen to a fairy tale and fall asleep very quickly…and stay asleep? No more little alarm clocks during the night! The goal of this audiobook is to be able to relieve stress in children and make them sleep deeply throughout the night, through relaxing fairy tales with intriguing plots for both males and females. Each plot includes a well-written story for guided meditation and hypnosis.

When Tessa and her sisters are told they will be staying at their grandparents in Japan, Tessa is thrilled. But her hopes are dashed when she realizes that life in Japan is just like being in California: her sisters are old enough to go into Tokyo, while her grandparents want her to stay home with the neighbor kid, Jin. When Tessa is finally allowed to go to Tokyo, it’s only to join her grandpa’s retiree aerobic class with none other than Jin. Their forced hang out comes crashing to a halt when Tessa and Jin break the Miyata family’s heirloom—releasing the malicious samurai god Taira Masakado.

Are you looking for original fairy tales that can teach your kids how to be good sons and daughters but find fairy tales often promote bad behavior? Are you hoping to find legends and fables that can help you explain the world as it constantly changes for your child? Telling bedtime stories with a whole new set of stories never before published is the answer to your needs! Bedtime Stories for Kids: Calming Short Stories for Kids, Children, and Toddlers to Help Them Fall Asleep Fast, Reduce Anxiety, and Learn Mindfulness Meditation is the story book you’re looking for.

Everything in 12-year-old Pilar Violeta “Purp” Ramirez’s world is changing, and Pilar doesn’t care for it one bit. Her Chicago neighborhood is gentrifying, and her chores have doubled since her sister, Lorena, left for college. The only constant is Abuela and Mami’s code of silence around her cousin, Natasha - who disappeared in the Dominican Republic 50 years ago during the Trujillo dictatorship. So when Pilar hears that one of Lorena's professor's studies disappearances under the Trujillato, she hops on the next train.

Tâpwê can’t wait to spend a week with his cousins on the other side of the Cree reserve—especially since Kokhom, his grandma, has given him the most amazing gift: a Magic Hat with bluebirds and grass snakes that come to life! Tâpwê is so excited that he soon forgets Kokhom’s advice: Watch out for tricksters! Tâpwê’s adventure is everything he imagined. He meets his cousins, takes part in a powwow, and sleeps in a tipi. But soon he’s reminded of Kokhom’s words. Is his new friend Wâpos leading him astray with mischief?

Mitología mexicana para niños es una colección de historias que nos cuenta cómo entendían el universo los antiguos habitantes de nuestro territorio. En esta obra encontrarás los leyendas de la creación del mundo, los cinco soles, cómo se crearon los diferentes dioses y sus historias, el significado de algunos símbolos y la organización de sus sociedades con base en calendarios muy precisos, que respetaban las fases lunares y las estaciones del año.

Get ready to hop on a mythical time machine and zoom back to ancient Rome – and trust us, it's going to be a wild ride! Prepare to explore a world where emperors reign, gladiators clash, and gods and goddesses weave tales of power and intrigue. Oh and you can wave goodbye to those boring history books that feel like time machines stuck in slow motion!

Eight-year-old Noah's problems seem easier to deal with if he doesn't think about them. So he runs away, taking an untrodden path through the forest. Before long, he comes across a shop. But this is no ordinary shop: It's a toyshop, full of the most amazing toys, and brimming with the most wonderful magic. And here Noah meets a very unusual toymaker. The toymaker has a story to tell, and it's a story of adventure and wonder, and broken promises. He takes Noah on a journey. A journey that will change his life.

Hey there, weary parents and little dreamers alike! Are you ready to embark on a magical journey to the land of nod? Picture this: cozy blankets, twinkling stars, and the soft sound of storytelling drifting through the air. That's exactly what awaits you in our captivating collection of bedtime tales.

Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development, as they awaken imagination and bring essential teachings. These stories inspire children through important archetypes and symbolic imagery; they will bring them into a journey in fantastic worlds, full of possibilities and wonders. This specially designed compilation includes classic folk tales, famous stories by Hans Christian Andersen and fairy tales.