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A farmer learns a lesson in greed when one of his geese begins to lay one—and only one—golden egg each day.

The sheriff has an arrow-shooting contest, hoping to catch the best arrow-shooter, Robin Hood. But a strange man in red wins the prize instead.

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Prepare to be Tested. The story that kicked off Richelle Mead’s international #1 bestselling Vampire Academy series is NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE. Read it Before it Hits Theaters February 14th, 2014! The thrilling second installment in Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy spinoff series--and a #1...

A young unicorn wants a gold horn like his king's, but his is white. The only way to change his horn’s color is to do good and noble deeds for others. The unicorn goes on a long journey seeking to do good deeds. Will the unicorn be able to change his horn?

The young son of a merchant is searching for his missing brothers. After finding a notice from the king challenging rich men to search for the hidden princess, he realizes his brothers have failed. He also wants to marry the princess, so he enlists the help of an old beggar to come up with a trick to fool the king. Will their plan work? Or will the young son lose his head?

After Jaidutt’s father squanders his inheritance, he must find a way to take care of his family. Hoping to start a business, he asks a merchant for a loan. Instead of giving Jaidutt money, however, the merchant challenges him to turn a dead rat into gold. How will Jaidutt complete this impossible task?

Muthoni, a young girl, dreams of being graceful and strong like the Kimani women–like a golden crested crane! Muthoni loves and respects her grandmother, Shosho, and wants to make her proud. A trip to the market will test Muthoni’s values. Is she ready to be graceful like the golden crested crane? Who will Muthoni meet at the market to help on her journey to become a responsible and wise young woman?

Someone has broken into the Library of Doom! While searching for the intruder, the Librarian is captured by a shadowy figure the Eraser. He has chained the Librarian to a huge golden book. If the Librarian can’t escape, all the world’s books could be could be destroyed.

Hoping to avoid war, the Vietnamese king must build an extravagant gate to please the Chinese ambassador. The king’s advisor, Quynh, knows the gate will never please the ambassador, so he must come up with another plan. Will he be able to use the ambassador’s greed and pride against him to save his people?

Someone has broken into the Library of Doom! While searching for the intruder, the Librarian is captured by a shadowy figure the Eraser. He has chained the Librarian to a huge golden book. If the Librarian can't escape, all the world's books could be could be destroyed. Listen to the Spanish audio.

Listen along to this Golden Book version of the classic tale, where three bears encounter an unusual young intruder who interrupts the rhythm of their day. All children love to hear each bear say, “Who’s been sitting on my chair?” knowing that Goldilocks is about to be discovered upstairs!...

Dive into a magical world with Golden Heart, and Other Fairy Stories, a delightful collection of enchanting tales by Violet Jacob. This captivating anthology features the titular story, The Golden Heart, along with whimsical narratives like The Peacocks Tail, The Cherry Trees, and Jack Frost, among others. Perfect for listeners of all ages, these charming stories will transport you to a realm of wonder and imagination. (Summary by ShrimpPhish)

Dive into a whimsical collection of original fairy tales penned by Irish lawyer, author, and politician Edmund Leamy. Each story, brought to life by the enchanting narration of Carolin, invites listeners to explore a world of magic, adventure, and timeless lessons.

Acclaimed author Maiya Williams has written and produced several children’s television programs, including Rugrats and The PJ’s. When their mother dies suddenly, 13-year-old Rowan and 11-year-old Nina move in with their aunts. Soon after, Rowan and Nina begin to suspect their aunts possess psychic powers. With friends in tow, the two siblings embark on an adventure through time to discover the origins of their aunts’ strange powers. Kevin Free’s playful narration perfectly suits this mysterious tale.

What if the fate of an entire kingdom began with the shimmer of a single golden feather? In "The Golden Bird" by the Brothers Grimm, a brilliant, otherworldly bird begins stealing the king’s prized apples, thrusting a young prince into a breathtaking quest bursting with magic, peril, and wonder. His journey carries him through moonlit forests, glittering hidden realms, and enchanted trials where every step tests his courage and heart.

From the award-winning, ALA Notable author of Unsettled and Lailah’s Lunchbox, this is a captivating coming-of-age middle grade novel in verse about seventh grader Aafiyah Qamar, a Pakistani American girl who hatches a special plan to help her family but finds that doing what’s right isn’t...

When three brothers offend Mr. Southwest Wind, Esquire, their once-thriving farm is left in ruins, and their fortune vanishes. In their desperate quest for wealth, they turn to goldsmithing, melting down their remaining treasures. Little do they know, the spirit of the King of the Golden River resides within a molded tankard, holding the key to the secrets of the Golden Rivers riches. Join them on a magical journey filled with intrigue and lessons about greed and redemption. (Introduction by Xenutia)

The eighth book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, and the recipient of a Newbery Honor. Fifteen-year-old Laura lives apart from her family for the first time, teaching school in a claim shanty twelve miles from home. She is very homesick, but she knows that her earnings...

During Color War, Natalie buddies up to the sixth division girls and ditches her fifth division friends, who couldn't be more immature. Then Nat inadvertently catches the attention of a sixth division boy, and without so much as a blink of an eye, she's kicked out of the sixth division circle...