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Stephen Sondheim learns to assemble musicals like the pieces of a puzzle on his way to becoming an American theater icon. An inspiring nonfiction book on the creative process that will spark an interest in music for kids ages 7–10. Before he became a greatest lyricist and composer, Stephen...

Experience a heartwarming tale of self-belief in this enchanting audiobook by GRAMMY Award-winning musician Laufey. Meet Mei Mei, a little bunny with a big dream: to spread joy through her music! As her debut recital at the H’Opera House draws near, Mei Mei diligently practises playing her...

In "Gute Nacht Geschichten-Fünftens-Kinder" werden Märchen von Anderson und den Gebrüdern Grimm erzählt.

It's your time to shine! An uplifting text exploring the ups and downs of anticipation that will help buoy readers out of anxiety and into embracing a growth mindset. It’s almost the big day. You’re counting the hours . . .and minutes . . .and seconds . . . But what if it all doesn’t go...

Celebrate 50 years of America's favorite teddy bear with a brand-new audiobook by Academy Award winner Viola Davis. When Lisa takes Corduroy to the theater for the very first time, it’s so magnificent and exciting that he just can’t help heading out on his own to explore. From the orchestra...

Brought to you by Puffin. From comedy SUPERSTAR Romesh Ranganathan comes a hilarious and heartfelt tale that proves rap battles and baking muffins really can mix. Ever since James's dad left, he can't seem to stop worrying about everything. Luckily his favourite hobby baking is a fun (and...

Brought to you by Penguin. What Lila wants to be more than anything else in the world is . . . a Firework-Maker! But firework-making is not just about being able to make Crackle-Dragons and Golden Sneezes. There is also one special secret: every Firework-Maker must make a perilous journey to...

Five family pantomimes featuring musical numbers, silly jokes and fun for all the family! Enjoy fantastic live performances of these classics tales: Puss in Boots, Aladdin, Mother Goose, Dick Whittington and Sleeping Beauty. The pantos are recorded in front of a live audience, with full musical numbers and an orchestral score. Rousing songs, silly jokes and Widow Twankey all make an appearance! With casts including Terry Wogan, Maureen Lipman, Anita Harris, June Whitfield, Kenneth Connor and Frank Thornton.

Hip hop dancers show off cool moves. Listen along as they rock and twist to the music.

An action-packed picture book biography about Hollywood actor, stuntman, and beloved superstar Jackie Chan! A great read for Chan fans hoping to share their love of Rush Hour, Supercop, and Jackie's original brand of martial arts with their ready-to-tumble tyke. Pow! Bam! Wow! Jackie Chan has...

"The Magic Flute" - a full cast audio play featuring famous melodies and beautiful arias. Experience Mozart's most played fairy-tale opera "The Magic Flute" as an audio play, performed by esteemed actors, complemented by intricate sound designs and effects as well as plenty of original opera music. Each act is introduced with interesting facts about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791). - Tamino, a prince lost in a foreign land, is being pursued by an enormous monster.

Partez à la découverte de ce magnifique conte pour enfants avec votre ami Ti-Ka et sa flûte magique et découvrez ses fabuleuses histoires à travers la Guadeloupe... Vibrez sur un son original, envoûtant et percussif des West-Indies. Bon voyage!!

This Chelsea House’s Galaxy of Superstars book features the young diva who has taken the country by storm with a dynamic singing voice and notable acting credits.

A dangerous snake attacks Prince Tamino in the forest but three noble ladies protect him. Together with the bird catcher Papageno, Tamino is supposed to free Princess Pamina because the dreaded Sarastro has imprisoned her in his castle. Tamino and Papageno receive a magic flute and a glockenspiel from Pamina's mother, the Queen of the Night. The brave rescuers must overcome difficult tests, but the daring rescue plan succeeds. In the end, Tamino and Pamina, Papageno and his new girlfriend Papagena are happily in each other's arms.

Julia McKenzie, Timothy West and Berlie Doherty star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation of Charles Kingsley's classic tale of a chimney sweep who becomes a water baby.

Julia McKenzie, Simon Carter and Terry Molloy star in this BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation. On a hot, Edwardian summer's day, five children are granted a series of wishes by a strange creature they find.

Clara receives a nutcracker from her godfather Drosselmeyer on Christmas Eve. That night she dreams the nutcracker is fighting with toy soldiers against the army of the Mouse King. Clara helps the nutcracker and it transforms into a prince. Together they travel to the land of sweets and celebrate a wonderful sweet festival with the Sugar Plum Fairy. It was all just an amazing dream - or was it...?

Louis Armstrong, also known as “Satchmo” and “Pops”, became an American jazz legend in the 1920s. His voice and skill with instruments helped him become a popular musician in a time where America was racially divided. Watch as this skilled musician learns to play, buys his first instrument, and becomes one of the best music makers of the era.

On Halloween eve 1938, people across America gathered around the radio to listen to their favorite Sunday evening program. Expecting to hear the latest drama from Orson Welles's Mercury Theatre, many were alarmed when news bulletins interrupted the show. New Jersey had been rocked by mysterious explosions. The announcements continued, each more frantic than the last. An invading army's strange and powerful weapons had killed thousands. Listeners feared the worst. Was America under attack by the Germans? Could this be the start of another world war?

Un duende, un baile de máscaras, una zapatilla perdida y una Cenicienta a quien le fascina el tango… Esta encantadora y divertidísima versión del cuento clásico nos enseña que la esperanza nunca muere y soñar no cuesta nada. Basado en la producción de la compañía de teatro Teatro SEA...