Short For Children

When a snowstorm pummels the western half of the country, three couples find once off-limits love just in time for Christmas. An unforgettable holiday anthology from best-selling authors Jennifer Ryan, Maisey Yates, and Lia Riley.

An incident at a TSA security check point sows chaos and rumors, creating a chain of events that impacts twelve young Asian Americans in a crowded and restless airport. As their disrupted journeys crisscross and collide, they encounter fellow travelers—some helpful, some hostile—as they discover the challenges of friendship, the power of courage, the importance of the right word at the right time, and the unexpected significance of a blue Stratocaster electric guitar.

The multi-million-copy bestseller WONDER showed how choosing kindness and empathy can change the lives of those around you. Now, in AUGGIE & ME, you can discover a new side to the WONDER story in three new chapters from three different characters. These three stories are heartbreaking, surprising, funny and hopeful. Just like WONDER, AUGGIE & ME will make you laugh, cry and try to choose kind.

Embark on a celestial journey with "Bedtime Stories For Kids (5 Minute Short Stories): A Collection Of Cosmic Adventures For Calming The Mind, Exploring Inner Peace, And Drifting Into Starry Slumber." This enchanting book is your ticket to a universe filled with wonder, beauty, and the endless possibilities of the cosmos, designed to soothe young minds into a peaceful and starry slumber.

Un livre tendre et joyeux pour éveiller les consciences en douceur. Dans ce recueil de contes amusants et bienveillants, les enfants découvrent les valeurs du véganisme à travers des histoires pleines d’amour, d’animaux attachants et de plats délicieux. Chaque récit, coloré et inspirant, invite à la compassion, au respect de la nature et à la joie de bien manger… sans faire de mal à personne.

Explore Enchancia with Sofia the First, and come along on a mission with Bingo and Rolly! This fun-filled collection features four stories starring your favorite Disney Junior pals.

A non-stop zombie apocalypse adventure compilation, written by FMP’s bestselling author, SJ Morris. The entire planet is being overrun by the dead, and billions of people have succumbed to the Perdition Virus. The humans who have outlasted this zombie plague will prove to be ruthless killers willing to do anything to survive this post-apocalyptic world. If you love zombie short stories, then this book is for you. Before the Outbreak is a collection of short stories that delve into the macabre of the zombie apocalypse before and during the worst times in the character's lives and what led ...

How old were you when you discovered Sherlock? As part of the Classics for Kids series, international best-selling author Mark Williams is proud to this Sherlock Holmes short story adaptation: "The Speckled Band". Come join Holmes and Watson as they solve the mystery of the speckled band in a child-friendly, 21st-century English and with the seamier side of Victorian life left out. Ideal for children aged nine to 12 to get started with the world's most famous detective.

In each section of Michael Cunningham's new book, we encounter the same group of characters: a young boy, an older man, and a young woman. "In the Machine" is a ghost story which takes place at the height of the Industrial Revolution, as human beings confront the alienated realities of the new machine age. "The Children's Crusade," set in the early twenty-first century, plays with the conventions of the noir thriller as it tracks the pursuit of a terrorist band which is detonating bombs seemingly at random around the city.

In time for the one-year anniversary of the Trump inauguration and the Women's March, this provocative, unprecedented anthology features original short stories from 30 best-selling and award-winning authors - including Alice Walker, Richard Russo, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates, Alice Hoffman, Neil Gaiman, Michael Cunningham, Mary Higgins Clark, and Lee Child - with an introduction by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen.

Are many nostalgic accounts of the good old days examples of selective forgetfulness? Before you argue the point, read the fourteen short stories in THE GOOD OLD DAYS? They are loosely based on actual recollections of childhoods in the 1940s, 1950, and 1960s. These tales address major historical events and societal problems in the idiosyncratic way of memoirs. They are snapshots of events from one individual’s viewpoint, and the narrator for each story is different. Although the quirks of characters in these tales are amusing, one aspect of several of these vignettes—child and spousal ...

In this third collection of Big Words, Small Stories, meet Davey and his anthropomorphic sidekick Abigail for the first time and join them on eight adventures that introduce them to some delightful new words – from rambunctious chipmunks, to flabbergasting feats, to precarious machines!

Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya on their most delicious adventure yet in this magical chapter book perfect for early readers! When a mysterious cowgirl cousin arrives with magical gear and a painted pony, three best friends discover that some challenges require an "all-or-nothing" approach. After Maya finds a star-spangled lasso bagel and enchanted coffee cream, the children are whisked away to Aunt Ruby's magical ranch café—where all the recipes have mysteriously disappeared! Perfect for children ages 6-9 who love: ✨ Friendship stories with diverse characters working together ✨ Early ...

“The People Could Fly,” the title story in Virginia Hamilton’s prize-winning American Black folktale collection, is a fantasy tale of the slaves who possessed the ancient magic words that enabled them to literally fly away to freedom. And it is a moving tale of those who did not have the opportunity to “fly” away, who remained slaves with only their imaginations to set them free as they told and retold this tale.

Are you ready for some delightfully dreadful tales? From cheeky pixies and naughty imps to hair-raisingly horrid children and tricks gone wrong, there is abundant mischief in these cautionary short stories by Enid Blyton. These traditional tales are ideal for listeners of all ages. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for listening at bedtime or in the classroom. Enid Blyton remains one of Britain's favourite children's authors and her bumper short story collections are perfect for introducing her to the latest generation of readers.

Highlights Folk Tales audio collection combines 36 stories to entertain and encourage young listeners’ curiosity.

An old carnival prize turns out to be much more than what Midnight, Ponywell, and Starfire bargained for! The three penguins suddenly find that the mystical art of time travel is now open to them for adventures. Lucky for them, they’ve got the perfect opportunity to test out their newly discovered time machine. Unfortunately, Ponywell and Starfire aren’t that great at controlling the machine. From the past to present to future and back again, the penguins are all over the place! Will they ever get back home? Find out in "A Twist and Turn in Penguin Time"!

Young listeners learn about the early traditions which have led to our present-day celebration of Thanksgiving.

Discover the perfect children's story that combines learning, adventure, and important life skills in one delightful package! Join Imani, Tommy, and Maya—three curious, diverse friends—as they embark on an exciting journey through their community, learning valuable lessons about organization, animal care, and helping others. This charming adventure, ideal for readers ages 6-9, weaves together multiple special celebrations including World Veterinary Day and National Kids and Pets Day into a story that both entertains and educates. Perfect for: Parents seeking stories with diverse ...

Edited by award-winning and best-selling author Cynthia Leitich Smith, this collection of intersecting stories by both new and veteran Native writers bursts with hope, joy, resilience, the strength of community, and Native pride.