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Books in Two-Minute Stories series

  • David and Goliath

    Johannah Gilman Paiva, Dhanya M.

    Board book (Flowerpot Press, Feb. 1, 2014)
    Teach children about the importance of courage as they read the story of David and how he faces the biggest bully ever known―the giant, Goliath. Begin your child's lifelong love for reading the Bible by sharing these 5 minute Bible Stories made just for kids featuring characters played by kids.
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  • Disney 5-Minute Stories: Friendship

    Disney Book Group, Lara Bergen, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Hardcover (Disney Press, Nov. 14, 2005)
    The latest installment in our 5-Minute Stories series features tales of friendships both new and tried-and-true, from The Lion King, Mulan, Dumbo, The Aristocats, and The Little Mermaid. With gorgeous, vibrant original art picked up from the Disney Libri book, Un Mondo di Amicizia (or Disney World of Friendship), this oversized volume is sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike. Each story, clocking in at about five minutes when read aloud, is a perfect length for bedtime-or any time!
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  • Five-Minute True Stories: Animal BFFs

    Aubre Andrus

    Hardcover (Scholastic Nonfiction, July 26, 2016)
    Joker the dog loves to dive in and swim with his dolphin buddies. Gerald, a shy giraffe, learned to make friends with help from his goat pal, Eddie. And Miwa-chan the monkey always gets piggyback rides from his friend Uribo-a wild pig! These are 12 incredible tales of unlikely animal friendships. Perfect as an introduction to nonfiction, young readers will learn simple facts about animals and their behaviors.
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  • Mickey & Minnie Story Compilation

    Disney Press

    MP3 CD (Disney and Blackstone Audio, Dec. 4, 2018)
    Join everyone's favorite mice as they go on all new adventures in these 5-minute tales! This compilation includes all twelve stories from 5-Minute Mickey Mouse Stories, plus selected stories from 5-Minute Minnie Tales and Mickey and Minnie's Storybook Collection. At just five minutes long, these stories are a perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or anytime!
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  • Mickey & Minnie Story Compilation

    Disney Press

    Audio CD (Disney and Blackstone Audio, Dec. 4, 2018)
    Join everyone's favorite mice as they go on all new adventures in these 5-minute tales! This compilation includes all twelve stories from 5-Minute Mickey Mouse Stories, plus selected stories from 5-Minute Minnie Tales and Mickey and Minnie's Storybook Collection. At just five minutes long, these stories are a perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or anytime!
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  • Five-Minute True Stories: Animal Rescue

    Aubre Andrus

    Hardcover (Scholastic Inc., March 27, 2018)
    In this new five-minute collection, kids will read 12 heartwarming true stories about animals that have been rescued from tough situations. The stories range from handicapped pets given a loving home to exotic wild animals rescued by caring humans with some help from special wildlife sanctuaries. Perfect as an introduction to nonfiction, young readers will learn simple facts about animals and their behaviors. The large font size, big colorful photographs, and fun foil cover are perfect for kids!
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  • Two-Minute Bible Stories

    Elena Pasquali, Nicola Smee

    Hardcover (Lion Children's Books, March 1, 2009)
    Ideal for reading aloud at bedtime, these favorite Bible tales—including In the Beginning, Noah and the Flood, Moses and the Deep Water, Jonah and the Wale, Daniel and the Lions, Baby Jesus, The Lost Sheep, The Good Samaritan, Jairus and His Daughter, and The Two Builders—are each retold in an exciting narrative form. Large text and carefully selected vocabulary make these an easy start for early readers, while speech bubbles and quirky illustrations along with onomatopoeic sound effects add to the fun.
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  • The Good Samaritan

    Johannah Gilman Paiva, Dhanya M.

    Board book (Flowerpot Press, Feb. 1, 2014)
    In this inspiring story of empathy and sacrifices for others, The Good Samaritan teaches us to help those in need, even when they look different than you. Begin your child's lifelong love for reading the Bible by sharing these 5 minute Bible Stories made just for kids featuring characters played by kids.
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  • Two-Minute Bedtime Stories

    Elena Pasquali, Nicola Smee

    Hardcover (Lion UK, July 9, 2010)
    A collection of classic stories retold accompanied with fun, eccentric pictures and text The 10 treasured stories collected here include tales from the much-loved storytellers Aesop and Hans Christian Andersen as well as traditional folk tales from around the world—including the Philippines, Iran, and North America—all with something wise to say about life. Each story is retold in a short but continuous narrative, with quirky illustrations that add to the momentum. The playful element is enhanced by text that interacts with the pictures by means of join-in onomatopoeic labels and speech bubbles, all lending to an overall effect that children will adore. The large text and carefully managed readability are perfect to share with younger children who are still learning to read.
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  • Disney 5-Minute Stories

    Disney Book Group, Laura Driscoll, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Hardcover (Disney Press, April 26, 2004)
    This oversized collection of five original stories stars your favorite friends from the Hundred-Acre Wood. Find out what happens when poor Eeyore actually has a good day, discover with Roo what it would be like to live on your own, help Tigger search for his missing bounce, and more! Each story can easily be read in five minutes-perfect for busy families to share together.
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  • The Story of Ruth

    Johannah Gilman Paiva, Dhanya M.

    Board book (Flowerpot Press, Oct. 10, 2017)
    Although Ruth faced sadness and heartbreak in her life, she trusted God and never gave up! Ruth found strength, love, and happiness by working hard and caring for others. In this wonderful story of perseverance, learn how faith and diligence can lead to a life of happiness. Begin your child's lifelong love for reading the Bible by sharing these 5 minute Bible Stories made just for kids featuring characters played by kids.
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  • Disney*Pixar 5-Minute Stories

    Disney Book Group, Laura Driscoll, Disney Storybook Art Team

    Hardcover (Disney Press, Aug. 15, 2005)
    This supersized collection features five original stories starring everyone's favorite Disney·Pixar characters. Join Nemo and Dory on an outrageous adventure when that forgetful blue fish is put in charge for the day, play a hilarious game called Sardines with the toys from Andy's room, cheer for Mike as he enters a full-on joke-off with a new monster recruit, and more! Each story can easily be read in five minutes-which makes them perfect for busy families to share together.
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