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The Story of Miss Moppet: Read By Emma Fielding (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
Par Beatrix Potter. 2016
A kitten and a mouse battle it out in this enchanting story of lighthearted play from the much-loved author of…
The Tale of Peter Rabbit. The Story of Miss Moppet is a classic tale about teasing featuring a little mouse and a kitten. Written by Beatrix Potter, it is part of the Xist Publishing Children&’s Classics collection. Each ebook has been specially formatted with full-screen, full-color illustrations and the original, charming text.The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin (Xist Illustrated Children's Classics)
Par Beatrix Potter. 2016
A children’s classic offering a lesson in manners from the beloved author of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.In a wood…
at the edge of the lake lives a squirrel named Nutkin and his brother Twinkleberry. Nutkin is rude little squirrel who tests his luck with Old Brown, a mean old owl, who might just teach this squirrel a lesson in manners . . .Little Red Riding Hood (Discover Fairy Tales)
Par Calee M. Lee. 2015
Stranger danger comes with big teeth in this cautionary fairy tale. The beloved story is a howling good time—the better…
to keep kids&’ attention! Make sure you don&’t stop and talk to strangers! The classic story of Little Red Riding Hood has been retold with simple, rhythmic sentences for beginning readers and wiggly toddlers. Discover Fairy Tales are familiar stories with cute illustrations, perfect for the touchscreen generation.The Velveteen Rabbit: 100th Anniversary Edition (StrongReader Builder)
Par Margery Williams, Erin Stead. 2022
A timeless classic that has been treasured for generations—this edition features the original story with heartwarming illustrations from David Jorgensen.Once…
you are Real you can't become unreal again. It lasts for always.At first a brand-new toy, now a threadbare and discarded nursery relic, the velveteen rabbit is saved from peril by a magic fairy who whisks him away to the idyllic world of Rabbitland. There, he becomes ""Real,"" a cherished childhood companion who will be loved for eternity.This wondrous tale of the velveteen rabbit has delighted readers of all ages with its story of transformation and redemption through a child's unwavering love.The Tiger's Apprentice (Tiger's Apprentice Ser. #1)
Par Laurence Yep. 2004
Soon to be an animated movie!Don’t miss this middle grade fantasy adventure about a boy, a magical tiger, an outlaw…
dragon, and a mischievous monkey who carry the fate of the world on their shoulders. From two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep (Dragonwings, Dragon’s Gate), now with an all-new cover and introduction! Tom Lee’s life changes forever the day he meets a talking tiger named Mr. Hu and discovers that he has magical powers and great responsibilities that he never imagined. Despite his doubts and fears, Tom joins Mr. Hu’s ragtag band of creatures in their fight to keep an ancient talisman out of the hands of the worst possible enemy.This action-packed fantasy from two-time Newbery Honor-winning author Laurence Yep reveals a hidden world within our own where animals take human form, where friendship is the final weapon in the battle between good and evil, and where a young boy is responsible for saving the world he knows . . . and the one he is just discovering.This updated edition includes an all-new introduction by Laurence Yep!Miracle on 34th Street: [facsimile Edition] (My Recordable Storytime Ser.)
Par Valentine Davies. 1987
Generations of believers in hope and goodwill have made Valentine Davies’ Miracle on 34th Street a treasured part of their…
holiday traditions. Millions of copies of this award-winning story have sold since its first publication in 1947, delighting readers of all ages. A facsimile edition of the book is now faithfully re-created, offering a new generation--and fans of the original--the beauty of the classic 1940s design. Details of how the book came to be written, and made into a beloved film, are included in a brief historical note.Mr. Men Little Miss 5-Minute Stories (Mr. Men and Little Miss)
Par Roger Hargreaves. 2021
A collection of stories crafted for reading in five minutes or less!With over twenty stories in one volume, readers will…
love this collection of Mr. Men and Little Miss adventures! From Mr. Happy and Little Miss Sunshine to Mr. Grumpy and Mr. Nobody, this book is the perfect read for bedtime, when you're on the go, or anytime in between.The Velveteen Rabbit Complete Text
Par Margery Williams. 2005
When a little boy chooses to play with the Velveteen Rabbit instead of his more expensive toys, the doll learns…
what it means to be truly Real. Young and old alike will enjoy this collection of time-honored tales, featuring the stuffed bunny and including other favorites such as "Pinocchio," "Thumbelina," "Little Red Riding Hood," and "The Ugly Duckling."Shakespeare Retold
Par E. Nesbit. 2016
A beautifully illustrated collection of prose retellings of seven Shakespeare plays will bring the Bard to life for young readers.…
Not only is this a beautiful keepsake edition, full of gorgeous illustrations by Antonio Javier Caparo, but the prose retellings by beloved classic children’s book author E. Nesbit are an excellent tool to introduce children to the complex language of Shakespeare.A foreword by John Lithgow touches on his own childhood as a Shakespearean actor and the importance of Shakespeare. The book contains extensive support materials, including a biography, a timeline of Shakespeare’s life, and further recommended readings.In this volume, you will find:Romeo and JulietA Midsummer Night’s DreamTwelfth NightHamletMacbethThe TempestMuch Ado About NothingIt's Like This, Cat (Contemporary Scene Ser.)
Par Emily Neville. 2019
The Newbery-winning classic novel about a young New Yorker who figures out the world on his own terms with the…
help of one prickly tomcat, for readers who enjoy such books as Al Capone Does My Shirts and Hoot. Dave Mitchell and his father disagree on almost everything—and every time their fighting sets off his mother’s asthma, Dave ends up storming out of the house. But when Dave meets a big, handsome tomcat, he decides to bring him home, no matter what his father has to say about it.With adventure-loving Cat around, Dave meets lots of new people—like Tom, a young dropout on his own in the city, and Mary, the first girl he can talk to like a real person.And as his eyes open to those around him, Dave starts to understand his father a little better. They still don’t see eye-to-eye on a lot of things, but there is one thing they can both agree on: Having a cat can be very educational—especially when it’s one like Cat.Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes
Par Salley Mavor. 2010
This hand-picked collection of classic nursery rhymes, all delicately and painstakingly illustrated by Salley Mavor, who is reknown for her…
incredibly detailed fabric and cloth scenes.It took Mavor ten years to develop her own fabric relief technique to a level where she felt comfortable even considering illustrating a book. Now, Mavor embroiders and sews illustrations, each scene taking nearly a month to complete. In this book, Mavor renders a new and visionary nursery rhyme world with precision and intricacy for many a generation to treasure for years and years to come.Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back
Par Shel Silverstein. 1991
Shel Silverstein's first children's book, Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back—a whimsical tale of self-discovery and marshmallows—is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary!Is…
a famous, successful, and admired lion a happy lion? Or is he a lion at all? Written and drawn with wit and gusto, Shel Silverstein's modern fable speaks not only to children but to us all! First published in 1963, this classic picture book received rave reviews from the New York Times, Time magazine, and Publishers Weekly and a starred review from Kirkus. Now celebrating its sixtieth anniversary, Lafcadio, the Lion Who Shot Back is the book that started Shel Silverstein's incomparable career as a bestselling children's book author and illustrator.He is also the creator of picture books such as A Giraffe and a Half, Who Wants a Cheap Rhinoceros?, The Missing Piece, The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, and the perennial favorite The Giving Tree and of classic poetry collections such as Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic, Falling Up, Every Thing On It, Don't Bump the Glump!, Runny Babbit, and Runny Babbit Returns.Knight's Castle (Tales of Magic #2)
Par Edward Eager. 1956
Book two in the series called “truly magic in a reader’s hands” by Jack Gantos, Newbery Medal winner for Dead End…
in Norvelt.If the old toy soldier hadn’t come to life, Roger would never have discovered the magic.And that would never have happened if he and his sister, Ann, hadn’t been sent to stay with their bossy cousins for the summer. And that wouldn’t have happened at all if their father hadn’t gotten sick and gone into the hospital. But all of that did happen, and now Roger, his sister, and their cousins find themselves in a bygone world of chivalry and knighthood, of Robin Hood and Ivanhoe.In this knightly realm they can make a difference—and perhaps even save the person they most need to save—if only they are smart and brave enough, if only they are true to their hearts.This funny and gentle classic series is an enjoyable read-aloud and also a strong choice for independent reading. For fans of such favorite series as The Penderwicks and The Vanderbeekers.Enjoy all seven of the middle grade novels in Edward Eager’s beloved Tales of Magic series!“A delicious spoof.” —Saturday Review“A priceless mixture of old and new . . . May even lure readers who thought they were beyond the fairy-tale age.” —New York Herald TribunePlain Girl
Par Virginia Sorensen. 1955
"A tender and wise book, and the details of Amish living are interesting and authentic."--Christian Science Monitor"A moving story that…
will be enjoyed . . . and appreciated."--The Horn Book —The Velveteen Rabbit: Or, How Toys Become Real
Par Margery Williams. 2024
Littles ones can now cherish this classic, beloved story of how one special toy becomes real in a new board…
book edition of The Velveteen Rabbit. Just as the boy loves the Velveteen Rabbit so much that the toy becomes real, young readers will treasure this adorable, abridged board book edition of the beloved classic by Margery Williams. Follow a beloved toy who goes from comforting his boy in sickness to being cast out into the world cold and alone to finally being turned into a real rabbit in this timeless children's story. The work of best-selling illustrator Don Daily brings this vivid retelling of the enduring classic, The Velveteen Rabbit, to life.The Three Little Pigs (Storytime Lap Books)
Par Dk. 2019
The Three Little Pigs is a traditional fairy tale perfect for reading with children aged 3 to 5.This story has…
been loved around the world for over a century and remains a family favorite for parents looking for fairy stories. When the three little pigs decide to leave home, they build houses made of straw, branches, and bricks, but which house will stay standing when the big bad wolf tries to blow them down? The charming illustrations in this fairy tale picture book are sure to capture the imaginations of little ones, and the large-format is ideal for sharing and reading together at bedtime.The Wizard of Oz: The Official Picture Book
Par JaNay Brown-Wood. 2024
Follow Dorothy and her dog Toto into the Emerald City with an officially licensed book based on the classic 1939…
film! Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto find themselves in a strange new place after being swept up in a tornado. Taken far from the comforts of Kansas and Auntie Em and Uncle Henry&’s farm, Dorothy discovers that she&’s arrived in the Land of Oz—a curious place filled with magical people. Dorothy longs to go home after a scary encounter with the Wicked Witch of the West, who wants the Ruby Slippers Glinda the Good Witch has put on the young girl&’s feet. Dorothy must now follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City to ask the Wizard of Oz to return her to Kansas. Unlikely friends like The Scarecrow, The Tin Man, and The Cowardly Lion join Dorothy and Toto as they journey through the Land of Oz. Will the group of new-found friends make it to the Emerald City and have their wishes granted? Do they already have everything they were looking for all along? Follow them on their journey to find the Wizard of Oz in this first official illustrated adaptation of the iconic film.Goodnight Stories
Par Enid Blyton. 2024
A bedtime collection of short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!From a wizard…
on the moon to midnight fairy parties, there's a dreamy story for everyone in this short story collection by Enid Blyton. Drift off to dreamland with these starlit adventures!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading 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.Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2024:Goodnight StoriesFive-Minute Summer StoriesMagical StoriesOne-A-Day Christmas Stories***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.Goodnight Stories
Par Enid Blyton. 2024
A bedtime collection of short stories by the world's best-loved storyteller. Perfect for children aged 5 and up!From a wizard…
on the moon to midnight fairy parties, there's a dreamy story for everyone in this short story collection by Enid Blyton. Drift off to dreamland with these starlit adventures!These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers to read alone. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for reading 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.Read all of Enid Blyton's bumper short story collections. New in 2024:Goodnight StoriesFive-Minute Summer StoriesMagical StoriesOne-A-Day Christmas Stories***Enid Blyton® and Enid Blyton's signature are registered trade marks of Hodder & Stoughton Limited. No trade mark or copyrighted material may be reproduced without the express written permission of the trade mark and copyright owner.