Short For Children

As William turns 12, he wonders if Jason is still his best friend. In the past year, Jason has grown a foot taller, while William is still a shrimp. When Jason challenges William to “jump the trains,” William is terrified. How else can he prove himself to Jason? William gets his answer when his former housekeeper sends him a magic token that once again transports him to Sir Simon’s castle in the Middle Ages, this time with Jason.

Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings you suspense, laughter, and plenty of plot twists. Spooky, not scary! An ancient ghost tries to frighten a new family away from his castle. A scientist's potion reveals old secrets. And a street magician has one last trick up his sleeve. Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss retells these spooky tales from Nathaniel Hawthorne, Rudyard Kipling, and Oscar Wilde.

Would you like to inspire your son to grow into a brave, confident, and disciplined young man? Are you looking for a way to help him discover his innate strength and courage while teaching him important values for the road ahead? Through 10 empowering stories for boys ages 8-12, your son will meet young heroes just like him, so he can learn from how they face setbacks, overcome challenges, and learn the importance of discipline, perseverance, and gratitude.

Dory is brand-new to her neighborhood, so it's a good thing she has a pet monster to keep her company. When she tells the mailman about her monster, he doesn't believe her. Dory begins to get angry that he's not taking her seriously, so she opens up the mailbox to show him the monster—only to find that the mailbox is empty! Is Dory's monster real, or part of her imagination?

Discover the lost Seuss! These rarely seen Dr. Seuss stories were published in magazines in the early 1950s and are finally available in audiobook form.

A unique prayer book to guide you when you pray for your children and youths.

In a partnership with We Need Diverse Books, industry giants Kwame Alexander, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, and Jacqueline Woodson join newcomer Kelly J. Baptist in a story collection that is as humorous as it is heartfelt. This impressive group of authors has earned among them every major award in children's publishing and popularity as New York Times best sellers.

When asked, almost everyone agrees they would like to have control over some parts of their lives. Billy, at age ten, is no different. Truth be told, he’d love to have some peace in his day. He knows better than to wish for happiness or a warm dinner, though that’d be super! What he really would love is a mom who recognizes that he’s just a kid and not her enemy. He doesn’t know why she seems to hate him, but like all kids, he holds onto hope. Nothing feels easy for Billy. He leaves one war zone at home to go to school, where he’s an easy target for the class bully. If it ...

Swim the oceans with Marlin and Dory, cook up tasty dishes with Remy and Linguini, and get scared silly with Mike and Sulley in this Disney•Pixar collection featuring retellings of “Finding Nemo”, “Ratatouille”, and “Monsters, Inc.”

So, you want to be conversational in Spanish, but as soon as you start speaking with someone you lose hope. There’s just too much you don’t know, and most of what’s said goes over your head. You’re looking for the right book to come to your rescue - not a long and boring listen but something that will actually be fun to use and effective in getting you over the hurdle of actually speaking Spanish. Look no further: Your solution has arrived!

From 17 acclaimed Black male and nonbinary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood.

Do you read bedtime stories for your child? Don't modern heroes seems too boring to you? Try to plunge into the fairy tale world filled with ancient, magical creatures: elves, fairies, mermaids, dragons... This fairy tale storybook is dedicated to ancient folktales from around the world. Many of them are lost, but some have still managed to reach our era. We travel, together, all around the world. We sink into the old tales that speak of magic we still don’t fully understand. We look for answers, but — perhaps more importantly — we look for questions: for that spirit that makes us ...

🔍 The BEST adventure story for kids who love screens AND the real world! 🔍 Jayden's Amazing Adventures: Finding Friends Online AND Offline is a super fun story for kids today! Jayden loves his screens until he meets Detective Dot who shows him cool stuff right in his own neighborhood! Your child will LOVE reading about: • A magical compass that helps Jayden find real friends • Solving awesome mysteries using both tech skills AND outdoor detective work • Using tablets and phones to make real-life adventures even better • Making great friends both online AND in real life • A ...

The Magic In Metaphor is a remarkable journey through the power of storytelling, crafted to touch the hearts and minds of young listeners. This collection of 25 tales, each a metaphor for life's various challenges, is designed to foster emotional growth, resilience, and understanding in children.

Set in the world of Enid Blyton's best-loved series, these newly created stories follow Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog on special new adventures. Each story is broken down into short chapters—perfect for shared listening or for newly confident kids to enjoy independently.

The story you'll read may be overwhelmingly disturbing. The words I've written down that describes my encounter are true. I often think back to that 10-year-old boy who had no idea how much danger surrounded him. I pray this story opens the eyes of not only children, but parents to the risks of trusting people just because they may sit in church, yell out a hallelujah from time to time, or walk with a bible under their arm — a lion hunts where the gazelles dwell. Bears know where the salmon swims, and a child predator knows where he or she would be trusted around a child.

Make stressful bedtimes a thing of the past - discover the most relaxing way to help your child fall asleep. Has your child ever woken from a nightmare, terrified to go back to sleep? Estimates suggest that up to 50 percent of children between the ages of three and six experience terrifying dreams, so they’re certainly not alone.

A wonderful collection of short stories by master storyteller Sir Terry Pratchett, featuring dragons, dinosaurs, cavemen and car races! Dragons have invaded Crumbling Castle, and all of King Arthur's knights are either on holiday or visiting their grannies. It's a disaster! Luckily, there's a spare suit of armour and a very small boy called Ralph who's willing to fill it. Together with Fortnight the Friday knight and Fossfiddle the wizard, Ralph sets out to defeat the fearsome fire-breathers.

Close your eyes and you can almost feel the rocking of the chair as you listen. Kathryn Tucker Windham's gentle Southern accent winds its way through these childhood and adult recollections, while her traditional wisdom and sharp sense of humor eventually break the spell she casts like a blanket over her listeners.

Funny and thoughtful animal stories that show how wit and timing can turn the odds in your favour.