Short For Children

Get ready to embark on a spine-tingling journey into the world of childhood fears and chilling tales. In this eerie collection of short stories, young readers will experience the thrill of the unknown and the delight of a good scare. You'll read about a haunted school bus, a figure known only as The Grinner, a farmer with a sinister secret, and mysterious old towns where the line between reality and imagination blurs. "Scary Stories To Give You Nightmares" offers a diverse range of hair-raising adventures that are perfect for campfire storytelling or sleepovers. But beware, for within these...

Ruskin Bond has been writing stories for children for over six decades now, delighting and enchanting each new generation with his heart-warming tales of friendship, love and coming-of-age. Curated in this essential collection are some of his best-loved stories, designed to introduce the young listener to Ruskin's cast of beloved characters.

Hi there, I'm Hank. Here’s what you need to know about me: I don’t try to make the kids in my class laugh, but somehow I do. Spelling is my worst subject. (Come to think of it, so are math and reading!) I try hard - I really do. So why does my brain always freeze into a popsicle? More than anything, Hank wants a dog. But before he can get one, his dad is laying down some rules. First, Hank has to improve his grades. Next, he has to prove that he’s a responsible pet owner. Can Hank get his brain to cooperate, so he can get his new furry best friend?

Mikey hopes he won't find his alpha for a long, long time. The young jaguar omega is too busy finishing his screenplay to settle down - even if his need for a mate becomes unbearable every time he goes into heat. When Mikey returns to his small hometown, the last thing he expects is to find that fated connection. But when a chance encounter with the devastatingly handsome tiger alpha makes him go into heat, he knows Lukas is his mate. Will Mikey's independence come between him and his mate? Or is he ready to get pregnant for the alpha? (Pregnant for the Alpha is an M/M paranormal romance ...

This reissue of the 1919 classic combines the immortal stories from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey into one glorious saga of heroism and magical adventure. Beloved by generations, Padraic Colum's masterful retelling of these epic adventures is remarkably fresh, consistently spellbinding, and unmatched for its richness and poetry.

Great Stories for Children is a potpourri of short stories that effectively transports the reader to the fascinating world of its endearing characters. The ensemble includes Tutu the monkey, who is fond of troubling the no-nonsense Aunt Ruby; a pet python who makes sudden appearances at the most unusual places; a troublesome Pret who enjoys stirring up the household he resides in; three young children stranded on the Haunted Hill; and Himalayan bears who feast on pumpkins, plums and apricots.

Rebekah, Mouse, and RJ each have their own fun short story series and sometimes they come together, bringing you these special editions. They all love hanging out, solving mysteries, and playing pranks together and we hope you will enjoy these special times as well.

From the award-winning author of Hidden Talents, two remarkable short-story collections - Kidzilla and The Witch's Monkey - together for the first time. Plus several brand-new stories. Each hilarious and harrowing. A substitute teacher finds out she has some monsters for students. A group of kids attempts a levitation trick with hair-raising results. A neighborhood is so boring the grown-ups are turning into...well...you know. And dozens more.

County Sheriff Brody Hayes is in the midst of a missing person's call - for a five-month-old baby. Deep in the mountains of his hometown, Bowie, Wyoming, Brody's desperate search for the helpless child through a worsening snowstorm leads him on an even greater journey - one through his memories of his childhood, his brother, his son, and a life for himself that he thought was lost.

As usual, on these special dates we celebrate a holiday that gathers many souls to share a unique moment of terror, suspense, mystery, fantasy and courage. That is the goal of this book, to immerse the reader in this fantastic world where anything can happen and curiosity and courage do not go unnoticed at the time of making a decision. This book contains 3 short stories: The secret of the haunted house The Festival of Lost Souls The curse of the sinister dollEach one of them will transport you to a given time and place where you can imagine the universe that is detailed and feel every ...

Returning to the city that inspired his first prize-winning book, Lost in the City, Jones has filled this new collection with people who call Washington, D.C., home. Yet it is not the city's power brokers that most concern him but rather its ordinary citizens.

Get ready for a collection of thirteen short stories that will chill your bones, tingle your spine, and scare your pants off. Debut author Josh Allen masterfully concocts horror in the most innocent places, like R. L. Stine meets a modern Edgar Allan Poe. A stray kitten turns into a threatening follower. The street sign down the block starts taunting you. Even your own shadow is out to get you! Spooky things love hiding in plain sight. The everyday world is full of sinister secrets, and these stories show that there's darkness even where you least expect it.

From the Civil War-era south, to 1950's New York, to the present day's gritty cities and seemingly innocuous suburbs, the 18 stories in this anthology edited by the award-winning mystery writer Harlan Coben chart the complications - always surprising, sometimes deadly - that arise between lovers, dear friends, and even complete strangers coming together for a single, shocking encounter.

Discover two sweet stories that warm the heart and spark the imagination! Join Molly as she explores magical worlds with her invisible friend and finds the courage to make real-world friendships. Then meet a little lost dog whose journey shows that true love always finds its way home. Perfect for cozy bedtime moments, these short stories inspire kindness, courage, and a little bit of everyday magic.

Newly re-mastered for digital formats, this is the definitive recording of Hans Christian Andersen's six best-loved stories. Narrator Diane Wolkstein, the artistic director of the Hans Christian Andersen Center in New York City, tells Andersen stories throughout the world. She is the author of 23 award-winning books of folklore and has been honored by the National Storytelling Network as a recipient of its coveted Circle of Excellence Award, a designation reserved for America's best living storytellers.

From the world’s favourite author, David Walliams–ten cautionary tales and a delightfully dreadful cast of characters. Are you ready to meet the World’s Worst Children? Five beastly boys and five gruesome girls!

⭐ Empower the Wonderful Young Girl in Your Life to Believe in Herself with Just 5 Minutes a Day! ⭐ What if 5 minutes each day could help her embrace her uniqueness, face challenges with courage, and shine with confidence? 🔥 Does she sometimes doubt herself, fear trying new things, or worry about making mistakes? 🔥 Do you want to inspire her to recognize her strengths, love herself, and build strong friendships? Then this book is just what she needs! 📖 I AM 6 AND WONDERFUL by inspirational author Sati Siroda is packed with uplifting, empowering stories designed to nurture self-...

Este Audiolibro recoge 19 cuentos infantiles clásicos, para que los disfruten los más pequeños. Los títulos que se incluyen son:El Mago de Oz, Rapunzel,El traje nuevo del Emperador, El conejito ingenioso, Las habichuelas mágicas, Las aventuras de muñequin, Vaya banquetes, Las hadas, El cuervo y la zorra, El burrito descontento, El enano saltarín,La sirenita, Los dias de la semana,El lobo y las 7 cabritillas,El ratoncito Pérez,El tesoro perdido, La cenicienta, La hucha y Los músicos de Bremen.

Una selección de los cuentos clásicos infantiles más populares de todos los tiempos con la que los más pequeños dejaran volar su imaginación para descubrir un mundo de fantasía. Esta colección ha sido narrada por la conocida actriz Miriam Giovanelli e incluye "Las aventuras de Pinocho", "Blancanieves", "El Gato con Botas", "Caperucita Roja", "El Cascanueces" y "La Cenicienta".

Magical Bedtime Stories to Instill Values and Boost Confidence in Kids Do you wish bedtime could be a time for your child to learn essential life lessons while enjoying enchanting tales? Do you wonder how you can teach your child virtues like kindness, honesty, and empathy in a way that captivates their imagination? Imagine your child eagerly looking forward to bedtime, excited to discover new stories that not only entertain but also instill valuable lessons. What if these stories could help boost your child’s confidence, promote empathy, and build strong character, setting a foundation ...