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A little magic can take you a long way. After James Henry Trotter's parents are tragically eaten by a rhinoceros, he goes to live with his two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life there is no fun, until James accidentally drops some magic crystals by the old peach tree and strange things start to happen. The peach at the top of the tree begins to grow, and before long it's as big as a house. Inside, James meets a bunch of oversized friends - Grasshopper, Centipede, Ladybug, and more. With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and the great adventure begins!

Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young children bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is narrated by the country vet himself, with all of the warmth, caring, and good humor that have made James Herriot beloved the world over. Here, in James Herriot's Treasury for Children, we find all of his books for children collected in one beautiful volume.

James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime. James lives with his awful Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker, two of the meanest people you can imagine! Life isn't much fun at all, until something peculiar happens at the bottom of his garden. A peach at the very top of a tree begins to grow...and grow...and grow! Inside are seven very unusual insects—all waiting to take James on a magical journey. But where will this very special Giant Peach take James and his new friends? And what will happen to his horrible aunts if they stand in their way?

‘We are now about to visit the most marvellous places and see the most wonderful things!’ This edition of James and the Giant Peach, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found throughout the book and where magic might be at the very tips of your fingers.

In This Strange Wilderness, award-winning author Nancy Plain brings attention to the amazing story of American icon John James Audubon's career. This Strange Wilderness details his art and writing, transporting the listener back to the frontiers of early 19th-century America.

Alex, James and their new friend Claude-Michelle face mischief, mayhem, murder, a modern-day pirate and wildlife traffickers in this adventure set in a lost world in remote northern Madagascar.

There is always a little magic in Grandpa Victor’s stories, but when Grandpa’s most fantastic tale transports his grandson, a helpful 8-year-old boy named Leo, to the magical and whimsical parallel world of Alpha Dimension, they could never foresee the adventure and new experiences awaiting the slightly nervous young hero.

You're invited to go along with Little Lorrie Lincoln on her adventure with her family and friends as they travel to James and Pearl's Zoo. To join in on the fun, be sure to bring your crayons, markers, or pencils to draw pictures of the exciting trip to the zoo as you listen along!

There is always a little magic in Grandpa Victor’s stories, but when Grandpa’s most fantastic tale transports his grandson, a helpful 8-year-old boy named Leo, to the magical and whimsical parallel world of Alpha Dimension, they could never foresee the adventure and new experiences awaiting the slightly nervous young hero.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Himalayan Heist and experience the compelling adventures of Alex, James, and Bim as they make their way through the wilderness.

Rosie ha nove anni e spesso, durante le vacanze, le capita di trascorrere il tempo sugli autobus rossi di Londra. I suoi genitori sono entrambi autisti e, quando i loro turni coincidono, non possono fare altro che portarla con loro per le strade della città. Nel giorno del referendum, i genitori portano Rosie al parco di St. James. La loro missione è trovare i famosi scoiattoli che lì hanno casa. Ma come mai non ve n'è traccia? E come mai, come le racconta il Custode del parco, i nidi sono vuoti e i pellicani si sono rifugiati sull'isola del lago?