A merry tale of two scoundrels, two friends, a toad-fairy, and an unforgettable escapade by one of Germany's greatest children's book authors. This quirky adventure story is perfect for reading out loud.The Robber Hotzenplotz works hard at his job, waking early to hide in the woods and waylay new victims. One morning Kasperl’s grandmother is sitting in the sun outside her house, grinding coffee in her new musical coffee mill—a birthday gift from Kasperl and his bes...

"The Wonderful Adventures of Nils" by Selma Lagerlöf transports readers into the magical world of Nils Holgersson, a mischievous boy turned miniature by a spell. As Nils travels across Sweden on the back of a goose, he encounters a myriad of enchanting creatures and learns valuable lessons about empathy, courage, and the interconnectedness of nature. Lagerlöf's timeless tale combines elements of fantasy and folklore, offering a captivating journey that underscores the importance of compass...

Once upon a time a grandfather loved his granddaughters, Elle and Erica, with all his heart. Every time he saw them he would grow soft and mushy inside, a secret feeling he valued greatly and kept close.One day he heard the older granddaughter, Elle, state that she was a fairy princess. For all the grandfather knew, she might well have been. Whenever she laughed or smiled, her blue eyes would twinkle and she would lift the grandfather's spirits as though by magic. He thought of her...

“Once upon a time there was a little witch who was only a hundred and twenty-seven years old”—that’s how the story of the little witch and her talking raven Abraxas begins, and though one hundred and twenty-seven isn’t at all old for a witch, Little Witch already has a big problem. Every year, on Walpurgis Night, all the witches of the land meet to dance on Brocken Mountain. Little Witch is still too little to be invited, but this year she decided to sneak in anyway—and got caught by her e...

In the dusty streets of a city governed by a distant and ruthless ruler known only as the Wellmaster—where water is as precious as gold—13 year old Farro and his best friend Tarka run through the dangerous alleys for fun and adventure. Life is hard for Farro and Tarka but they and their families manage to survive, until one day Tarka is captured and imprisoned. It is while imprisoned that she makes a discovery that will challenge their friendship and the society that props up the Wellmaste...

The Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales complete collection included 211 fairy tales. The popular ones have been read and rewritten over and over again and yet there are so many terrific fairy tales that are forgotten.These 10 forgotten Grimm Brother's fairy tales are the first in a new series in which B.D. Knight retells them in a way today's readers will enjoy. The stories stay true to the way they were intended but these shorter versions are easier to read and enjoy.This collecti...

In these ten heart-warming stories, well-loved toys reminisce about days gone by, remembering hopes and dreams, accidents and adventures. Every toy has a story to tell. High up on a shelf, the oldest toys in the nursery are sharing theirs. What do you think happens when the right bear goes to the wrong child, or when a china doll ends up in the wrong paws? Can a rocking horse ever gallop in green fields, or a lopsided bunny with no clothes and not enough stuffing find someone to love? And ...

While living in Russia, Tolstoy operated a tiny school for the peasant children, where they could learn to read, write, and draw. He found that there were a lack of folktales and fables to read to the children so he created his own, which are now brought together in this beautifully illustrated collection. From The Lion and the Puppy,” a story about friendship, to The King of the Shirt,” a parable about obtaining happiness, to Escape of the Dancing Bear,” about a bear who is trained to ...

Funny, exciting and brilliantly clever, Frank Cottrell-Boyce's Millions is a fantastic adventure about two boys, one miracle and a million choices. Perfect for boys and girls of 8 to 12.What would you do with a million pounds? Buy a thousand pizzas? Give it to charity?When a bag stuffed full of money drops out of the sky, Damian and Anthony find themselves rich. Very rich indeed. Suddenly the brothers can buy anything they want. They've got million...

Wolf cub did not remember his mother, he lost her too early. But he survived, although did not understand who he is and where he came from, until he met a friend who became his brother.The brother told him that he belongs to a powerful steppe knights tribe, taught him to hunt and showed him what is real friendship

This cute Christmas tale is about a little angel who is determined to do his part getting the heavens ready for the big day. He finds himself getting lost on Earth and enlists the help of some animal friends. Will he ever manage to find his way back before Christmas?A derivative work with delightful illustrations throughout!Small children (ages 2-6), will delight having this wonderful story read to them!

The humor of Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets a Godfather-like tale of crime and betrayal in this first book in Chris Rylander's The Fourth Stall Saga.Do you need something? Mac can get it for you. He and his best friend and business manager, Vince. Their methods might sometimes run afoul of the law, or at least the school code of conduct, but if you have a problem, if no one else can help, and if you can pay him, Mac is on your side. His office is located in the East Wing boy's bathroom...