Children Anthology

The Order of the Black Sun series leads the listener on a roller-coaster ride in search of a legend. Packed with breathtaking suspense and nerve-shredding action, the Order of the Black Sun is a thrilling listen for all fans of action, suspense, and intrigue. This best-selling epic adventure features two complete full-length novels in one box set: Nazi Gold (book five) and Black Sun Conspiracy (book six).

Funny Business is based around the theme of - what else? - humor, and if you’re familiar with Jon and the Guys Read Library, you already know what you’re in store for: 10 hilarious stories from some of the funniest writers around. Before you’re through, you’ll meet a teenage mummy; a kid desperate to take a dip in the world’s largest pool of chocolate milk; a homicidal turkey; parents who hand over their son’s room to a biker; and more.

Alan Alexander Milne was an English writer best known for his books about the teddy bear Winnie-the-Pooh, as well as for children's poetry. Winnie the Pooh is the second most valuable character after Mickey Mouse. Winnie-The-Pooh the book was published in 1926, followed by The House at Pooh Corner (1928), and a second collection of nursery rhymes, Now We Are Six (1927). Together with When We Were Very Young the four books make up the full Winnie-The-Pooh set, and all the books Milne would right about the bear.

An overnight camping trip! Chester the cat is worried. The woods, Chester informs Harold the dog, are not only full of cockleburs and ticks, but of spirits - evil spirits who prey on the innocent. Harold is not taking Chester seriously. But when two strange men and their even stranger dog set up camp next to the Monroes, things begin to happen that make even Harold wonder.

"What is your favorite story?" is the question children across the country often ask professional storyteller Pleasant DeSpain. As he attempts to answer, his list grows longer and longer, until he confesses he likes them all. An untiring researcher of oral traditions, DeSpain is known for his concise versions of world folktales specifically crafted for retelling.

These nine stories of queer male intimacy brim with simmering secrecy, ecstasy, loneliness, and love in their depictions of what it means to be gay in contemporary Nigeria. A man revisits the university campus where he lost his first love, aware now of what he couldn't understand then. A daughter returns home to Lagos after the death of her father, where she must face her past—and future—relationship with his longtime partner. A young musician rises to fame at the price of pieces of himself, and the man who loves him.

Quiller-Couch translates four French fairy tales into English, some of which are perennial favorites, witness Disney's animated rendering of Beauty and the Beast or Jean Cocteau's critically acclaimed film version of the tale. Other fairy tales included in this compilation are Charles Perrault's The Sleeping Beauty, Bluebeard, and Cinderella.

Grendel prowled in, hating all men and all joy and hungry for human life. So swift was his attack that no man heard an outcry; but when the dawn came, thirty of Hothgar's best and noblest thanes were missing. Only Beowulf, foremost among warriors, has the strength and courage to battle with Grendel the Night-stalker....

The listening of bedtime stories is a unique form of enchantment that takes place in the silent moments leading up to sleep, when everything becomes calm and the stars in the night sky begin to wink softly. Parents and other caregivers have been telling stories to their kids before bed for years, combining comfort, imagination, and camaraderie into one treasured custom.

Written with lyrical language and soft rhythms, every story is just the right length for a bedtime listen—making this the perfect nightly ritual. Whether cuddled up in bed or winding down after a busy day, Moonbeam Whispers invites families to slow down, snuggle close, and embrace the beauty of sleepytime wonder. Let the moonlight guide your child to dreamland, one gentle whisper at a time.

Perfect for ages 3–7, these soothing stories create a nightly ritual of connection and quiet joy, helping your child feel safe, loved, and ready to rest. With tender themes of kindness, courage, and imagination, Starlight Tales is the perfect companion for sleepytime snuggles and magical goodnights.

Drift into dreamland with this enchanting collection of bedtime stories designed to soothe little minds and warm young hearts. Tales by Moonlight invites children on gentle adventures—where moonbeams light forest paths, stars whisper secrets, and sleepy creatures share their nighttime wonder. Perfect for winding down, each tale is filled with calm storytelling, soft imagery, and a touch of starlit magic. Whether it’s a fox who follows a falling star, a bear who collects dreams in jars, or a cloud who wants to rock babies to sleep, these tender stories promise a peaceful end to every day.

Tuck in tight and prepare for a journey where every word brings you closer to dreamland. The Yawn Chronicles is a whimsical collection of gentle adventures—each one filled with soft wonder, sleepy magic, and just the right touch of bedtime charm. From stargazing hedgehogs to sleepy dragons, enchanted forests to drowsy cloud sailors, each tale in this soothing storybook is crafted to calm busy minds and lull little listeners into a peaceful slumber. Perfect for winding down at the end of the day, The Yawn Chronicles offers the perfect blend of imagination and tranquility.

Climb aboard a dreamy vessel that sails not on oceans—but through clouds and constellations. Cloudship Stories invites young dreamers on gentle nighttime adventures where the skies are filled with wonder, friendship, and just the right touch of stardust. From sky-whales that hum lullabies to floating tea parties with the Moon, each story carries little listeners across twilight skies into lands where imagination knows no bounds. Perfect for winding down, these tales are filled with calm courage, soft giggles, and warm-hearted endings.

This little book is full of short, playful stories about many different animals and their adventures. Each story has a positive message, and features situations that will be familiar to children, too. We really can learn so much from animals!

There are stories for every listener in this delightful collection—exciting crime-solving adventures; nervous young actors in the spotlight for the first time; unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships.

Do you constantly struggle to get your kids to fall asleep? Do they always want to stay awake a little longer? Or do they keep telling you to read a bedtime story? If the answer is yes to these questions, these 27 fantastic bedtime stories will provide lots of exciting, fun, and creative stories. The stories are full of laughter and fun, which will help children fall asleep and drift into their dreams. Each story is structured to ensure it provides humor and surprises, while at the same time delivering valuable life lessons.

Stuck inside while on a holiday, a group of children are entertained by Grandmother's wonderful stories. They include: "Grandma's Story", "Tabby's Tablecloth", "Eli's Education", "Onawandah", "Little Things", "The Banner of Beaumanoir", "The Girl's Ghost", "The Little House In the Garden", "Daisie's Jewel Box and How She Filled It", "Corny's Catamount", "The Cooking Class" and "The Hare and the Tortoise".

Camping Stories for Kids is a unique collection of entertaining, educative, and camping stories. Each short story stands alone and takes the listener on a brand new camping adventure. The stories are sure to help expand your kids’ vocabulary and teach them about integrity, honesty, love, and more.

The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses is about a young girl whose special joy is tending to the horses of her village. In Crazy Horse's Vision, Joseph Bruchac focuses on key events from Crazy Horse's childhood in a dramatic tale of the legendary Lakota warrior told by Robert Tree Cody, Curtis Zunigha, and Joseph Bruchac.