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A phonic audiobook is the perfect beginner audiobook for kids learning to sound out words. With cheerful narration and simple stories, children will enjoy building confidence as they listen along, one sound at a time!

In the second book in this series, Drake and the other three Dragon Masters (Ana, Rori, and Bo) continue their training. But Ana's dragon, Kepri, is sick. The wizard tries to make her feel better, but his potions are not working. Drake's dragon, Worm, must use his special powers to take the Dragon Masters across the world in search of a cure. What made Kepri sick? Will the Dragon Masters be able to save her? And what dangers will they face along the way?

The sun and the wind have a rocky but fulfilling friendship.

The First People had only four lights to illuminate the world. The First People asked First Man and First Woman to give them more daylight. In this traditional Navajo story, learn how First Man and First Woman created the sun, moon, and stars to give light to the First People.

A girl named Nina celebrates her birthday with her family and enjoys eating chocolate mice—her favorite treat! When she wants more, her mother says that she must wait a year. Eager with anticipation, she celebrates other holidays and enjoys the seasons. By her sixth birthday, she can't wait to enjoy the chocolate mouse treats again!

What do you know about the sun? Give curious kids a first look into space.

Yo visits the beach with his mother who reminds Yo they need to use sunscreen to protect their skin from the sun. Yo wonders why his mother tells him to drink water–then Yo gets very thirsty! Yo sweats in the summer weather and learns sweating is good for the body. Yo jumps in the water to cool off! He wants Lips, his dog, to jump in, too. Find out if Lips takes a swim in the ocean!

Abandoned on the Mumbai railways, Ajay has grown up with nothing but a burning wish to be a journalist. Finding an abandoned printing press, he and his friends Saif, Vinod, Yasmin and Jai create their own newspaper: The Mumbai Sun. As they hunt down stories for their paper, the children uncover corruption, fight for justice and battle to save their slum from bulldozers. But against some of the most powerful forces in the city, can Ajay and his friends really succeed in bringing the truth to light? Not to mention win the most important cricket match ever.

Fable the dog loves to run, sometimes off into the woods, so his owner uses a whistle to keep track of him.

Young Galen views ordinary objects from a different perspective through the eye of his camera.

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie! Magic Tree House #35: Camp Time in California The magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to the Yosemite National Park in 1903. They are surprised to join John Muir and President Theodore...

The Bailey School kids need to train for a boat race and Camp Lone Wolf is just the place to do it. Too bad rumor has it that the bankrupt camp may need to shut down soon. The visiting coach, Captain Teach, who bears a strange resemblance to a pirate, turns out to in possession of a map that leads the way to buried treasure. Can the kids find the treasure and save Camp Lone Wolf before Captain Teach makes off with the booty?

Dive into the enchanting world of Evelyn Sharp, a master storyteller whose fairy tales transcend the ordinary. In this captivating collection of eight longer narratives, Sharp artfully delves into the intricacies of motivation, mood, and plot. Her characters come alive, evolving into relatable figures rather than mere sketches, making each tale a rich exploration of the human experience. Join us as we journey through these beautifully crafted stories that promise to linger in your heart and mind. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

Once upon a time, there lived a humble husbandman with so many children that he struggled to provide them with food and clothing. Among them, the youngest daughter stood out, her beauty unmatched and captivating. One fateful Thursday evening, as a storm raged outside, something unexpected tapped three times on the window. The father ventured out to investigate and was met by a magnificent White Bear. Good evening! said the Bear. Will you give me your youngest daughter? In return, I will transform your poverty into wealth, he promised. This enchanting collection of old Scandinavian fairy tales ...

Explore the secrets of the Bamboo Kingdom in the fourth installment of this thrilling new series from bestselling Warriors author Erin Hunter, perfect for fans of Wings of Fire and Endling. The Bamboo Kingdom is once again safely led by guidance of a real Dragon Speaker—three Dragon Speakers...

Farah and her lizard jinn, Layla, are travelling through a vast desert—returning to their village home after their adventures with Amira and Leo in Voyage of the Lost and Found. Farah is desperate to see her sister again, but then she discovers a hidden city—full of people who have concealed their magic for many years. At first Farah thinks she has found new friends, but everything is not what it seems, and dark magic lies just beneath the surface....

Dive into Under the Sunset, a captivating anthology featuring eight enchanting fantasy tales from the brilliant mind of Bram Stoker, renowned for his classic, Dracula. Originally intended as a collection of childrens stories, these narratives delve into the darker, moodier, and sometimes chilling aspects of fantasy. Several of the stories in this collection are celebrated as some of Stokers finest works, showcasing his unique ability to weave magic and suspense. Join us on this mystical journey where shadows dance and imagination reigns supreme.

Meena and River have a lot in common: fathers forced to work away from home to make ends meet, grandmothers who mean the world to them, and faithful dogs. But Meena is an Indian immigrant girl living in New York City’s Chinatown, while River is a Kentucky coal miner’s son. As Meena’s family studies for citizenship exams and River’s town faces devastating mountaintop removal, this unlikely pair become pen pals, sharing thoughts and, as their camaraderie deepens, discovering common ground in their disparate experiences.

Seit Tausenden von Jahren verschollen, wurde nun nach mündlicher Überlieferung das Märchen vom Löwen Kamar und dem Schmetterling Sun neu geschrieben und kann somit erstmalig einer breiten Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht werden. Küp Seker berichtet von seinem eigenen Leben, von seinen Ansichten und Denkweisen als Türke in Deutschland. Vor allem aber erzählt er die Fabel von Kamar und Sun, welche er einst von seiner Großmutter hörte. Die Erzählung steht für die Akzeptanz unter den Religionen und Kulturen und versucht durch viele Lebensweisheiten zum Nachdenken anzuregen.

The prophecy came true. I lost my friends, my family, my home. Steve took everything away from me… but I’m not going to let him get away with this. Steve is an evil serial killer – who knows how many more lives will perish because of him? As long as he is alive, not a single mob is safe. With the help of a long-lost friend, Manny and I ventured into the Overworld in pursuit of justice. Meanwhile, a group of bloodthirsty and violent mobs called the pillagers has their eyes on us, looking for trouble.