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Three children - Jerry (bossy), Jimmy (hungry), and Kathleen (sensible) - find themselves standing in front of a bejewelled princess in the garden of an enchanted castle. It is the first day of their summer holidays. Is she really a princess? And if she isn't, what about her ring which makes the wearer invisible?

Ten Shakespeare plays adapted by the renowned children's author E. Nesbit into an enjoyable and easily accessible short story perfect for students and children.

Shakespeare's play adapted by renowned children's author E. Nesbit into an enjoyable and easily accessible short story perfect for students and children.

Shakespeare's play adapted by renowned children's author E. Nesbit into an enjoyable and easily accessible short story perfect for students and children.

Settle down for quiet time to a collection of magical princess tales that will transport your little one on amazing adventures within magical kingdoms. These tales will captivate your child and allow them to believe they are royal princesses and princes in their own magical kingdoms, as they drift off to sleep.

Step into a world of enchantment and adventure with "The Book of Dragons," a collection of fantastical tales by E. Nesbit, brought to life by the captivating narration of Tiffany Magnuson. This delightful audiobook features eight magical stories filled with brave heroes, cunning villains, and, of course, magnificent dragons. E. Nesbit, a master storyteller, weaves tales of courage, wit, and wonder, where each dragon has its own unique personality and challenges for the characters to overcome.

Als es mit dem Geschäft ihres Vaters immer weiter bergab geht, beschließen die sechs Bastable-Geschwister, ihm finanziell wieder auf die Sprünge zu helfen. Sie graben nach Schätzen, versuchen sich als Detektive und Erfinder und retten einen alten Mannaus "tödlicher Gefahr". Ihre Unternehmungen machen viel Spaß, bringen aber auch manchmal Ärger. Dieser humorvolle Roman vermittelt ein eindrucksvolles Bild über das Kindsein um die Jahrhundertwende.

Beim Wünschen muss man vorsichtig sein ... Das Schloss, auf das Gerald, Jimmy und Kathleen bei einem ihrer Ferienstreifzüge stoßen, muss verzaubert sein - da sind sich die drei Geschwister einig. Und als sie Mabel kennen lernen, die im Schloss wohnt und einen Zauberring besitzt, erleben sie tatsächlich die unglaublichsten Dinge.

Classic short stories featuring favourites from the animal world.

Enter the magical animal world through the imaginations of Beatrix Potter, Rudyard Kipling and E. Nesbit, beautifully retold by Nicki White and Matt Stewart.

A collection of classic children’s stories to delight and entertain your little ones at bedtime.

Six 10-minute stories that are a delight to listen to.

A collection of favourite short stories for young listeners brought to life by Nicki White and Matt Stewart.

Melisande tells the story of a beautiful princess, "Goops" is a poem that descibes exactly how children should not behave, and Prince Prigio relates the tale of a misunderstood member of a royal family.

Famed author E. Nesbit ( The Railway Children) brings 20 of Shakespeare's plays to life in language that children can understand. They are entertaining narratives that describe the Bard's main characters and often intricate plots. Each story provides a concise overview for anyone about to experience a Shakespeare play for the first time.

We are delighted to bring you a dog's view of the world, humourously brought to life in six stories by E. Nesbit.

A collection of short stories for children.

A collection of classic children’s stories to delight and entertain.

The adventures of Gerald, Cathy, and Jimmy - who find an enchanted castle, a bewitching garden, a sleeping princess, and a magic ring - are often funny and occasionally frightening!

E. Nesbit is best known for her children's books such as The Railway Children, the Psammead series, and the stories of the Bastable family. She was also a poet and wrote many works for adults including short stories in the genre of the supernatural and the macabre. "The Head" is one of her most strange and disturbing.