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In the German country of Württemberg, where the beautiful acacia trees bloom beside the highways, and the apple and pear trees bend down in autumn under the weight of their ripe blessings, there lies the little town of Marbach. It belongs to the class of quite unimportant towns, but it is located in a beautiful spot near the Neckar, the river that flows swiftly past towns and green vineyards and old knights' castles, to join its waters with those of the proud Rhine.

Alfred J. Church is renowned for his engaging retellings of classic literature, making them accessible for younger audiences. In The Iliad for Boys and Girls, he masterfully adapts Homers epic tale, immersing young readers in the dramatic events of the Trojan Wars final year. Join the adventure as Church brings the legendary characters and thrilling battles to life in a captivating way that will resonate with children and ignite their imagination. (Summary by Lizzie Driver)

Each week Saddleback Kids (or SK as our friends call us!) shares their church with yours! Tune in, find your age group and have fun! At Saddleback Kids we believe every kid should be known, connected, equipped and empowered. KNOWN by another kid and a leader. CONNECTED to a group where they can grow spiritually. EQUIPPED with the tools and the knowledge to develop a strong faith in Jesus. EMPOWERED to serve others and share Jesus in the world. To sum it up, Saddleback Kids exists to connect kids to God and others while helping them live a purpose driven life.

This lovely collection will make little ballerinas dance for joy! Inside, they’ll find eight of the most beautiful ballet stories, including Swan Lake, Coppélia, The Firebird, and of course, that perennial holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. It’s the perfect way to prepare a child for seeing a performance - or to keep the magic going afterward.

This podcast is for the littlest of learners! Summer stories with the St. Paul Book CornerFrom July-August, a staff member or volunteer selects and reads a preschool-aged story from the Book Corner to kids. Tune in each week to hear the story read aloud!St. Paul's favorite little bird shares little bird stories just for kids...or kids at heart. Take a journey through the Bible with the little bird who was a witness to Jesus and his life. Hosted by Pastor Sara Olson-Smith and featuring lots of kids. Even you can be part of this podcast! St. Paul Lutheran Church is a vibrant faith community in...

Imogen and Marie return through the door in the tree to a whole new Yaroslav. Miro is king but hates it. Anneshka is no longer queen...and hates it. When Anneshka hears a prophecy that she will rule the Greatest Kingdom, she seizes Marie, believing her to be key to fulfilling it, and heads over the mountains. Imogen and Miro chase after them in hot pursuit. But what they find in the lands beyond will change everything again, and see them facing dangers they could never have imagined, both human and otherwise.

One of the most beloved classics in children's literature, Kipling's masterpiece follows Mowgli, the boy raised by wolves, and his animal friends as they fight for survival in the Indian jungle. Young listeners will love the wise bear Baloo and Bagheera the black panther; shiver at the vicious tiger Shere Khan; laugh at the silly monkeys; and feel compassion for the grown-up Mowgli - who must finally acknowledge his own humanity.

When Heidi's Aunt Dete brings the orphaned girl to live with her grandfather, no one can imagine the bitter, solitary old man caring for a child. But, to everyone's surprise, the two grow to love each other - and Heidi blossoms in her new home. Johanna Spyri's charming story - and spirited heroine - have won children's hearts for more than a century.

Black Beauty is the classic horse story, a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself. Set in Victorian London, it follows Beauty's life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new experiences and new friends who reveal their own histories, the story quietly paints a fascinating portrait of how animals were treated during that era.

Jules Verne’s classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero - Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris - on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live in the ocean’s depths. In the process, Verne imagined a vessel that had not yet been invented: the submarine.

Helping kids forge a life-long reliance on God. You can find out more about us at TheFoundryChurch.com

A 5-minute daily devotional podcast for kids!Presented by the KidCentral Ministry of Central Baptist Church of Dunn, NC.

Welcome to the Village Kids Podcast. Our bite-sized story podcast is a fun way to learn truths from the Bible in a fun story format. Tune in every Monday for a new episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your favourite podcasts. Whether you are 3 or 103, you are welcome here.

Welcome to Join the Journey Jr.! In 2023 we looked at moments from the Old Testament of the Bible. We heard stories about God’s creation of the world from nothing to something, Noah and his ark, Abraham, Moses, Ruth, King David, and much, much more. In 2024, we are playing games together and reviewing scripture weekly, THEN each month we are learning how to think and feel God's way alongside some fictional friends! Our hope is to show kids God’s one big, true story, His rescue plan for us through Jesus, as well as how that big true story can help us inform how we act on our thoughts and ...

Former Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye delivers her latest collection, subtitled Poems About Families. They’re mostly focused on her relationship with her mother. Nye has a comfortable, unaffected delivery. Her voice has an unstudied tone, but, make no mistake, every syllable...

The editor of a newspaper responds to a little girl's question of whether or not there really is a Santa Claus. This story goes to the very heart of the holiday season, marking a time of celebration, wonder and love.

Stories for kids of all ages told by Chris Jablonski, Nate Sellers, and Samuel Foster. Featuring Hank Hicks on bassoon.

Seu podcast de contação de histórias, aproximando de maneira criativa e lúdica as crianças da Palavra e o amor de Deus.

Children’s Sermons and Daily Devotionals from Aldersgate UMC in Rock Hill, SC

Be transported to first century Israel and experience the Christmas narrative like never before. Until the Day is a production of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, McKinney, TX