Books with title THIS CHRISTMAS: A Collection of Short Stories for Children

This is a story of an Oklahoma family of four visiting their relatives, also a family of four, in Manhattan, New York. A real family adventure, but it is really all about the kids, Ted and Emma, who live in Manhattan and Pete and Annie, twins who visit from Oklahoma. The kids are having great fun. Ted and Emma visit Santa during their mom's last-minute Christmas shopping, the four children make a wreath and decorating Christmas stockings, a little suspense around the Christmas tree - will there indeed be a Christmas tree, or will they have to forfeit one in favor of Ted's and Emma's dad's duty at work? Annie gets her Christmas wish under mysterious circumstances. Will the other three kids get their Christmas wishes, or will Santa send coal instead? And some more suspense is added when Annie's Christmas wish go missing. Will she find it again? A visit to the Central Park Zoo is at stake. Will they be able to visit the zoo after all? To find the answer to these mysteries, get the full audiobook now! In addition to Christmas Stories you'll get a bonus story with this audiobook. We are giving away The Tortoise and the Hare from Aesop's Fables. This would be an awesome gift for your children. What are you waiting for? Get the full audiobook now!

The lives of the saints, throughout the ages, have inspired admiration and worship. Stories and legends of these men and women, with their extraordinary devotion to God and humanity, were passed down from generation to generation as inspirational tales for adults. The stories of these remarkable people provide richly inspiring material for children to read, or listen to. This selection of tales and legends comes from the writer's many years of teaching children, taking into account what young listeners have enjoyed or responded to, and the questions they've asked. The stories are suitable for children aged between about seven and eleven. The book includes over forty saints, ranging from well-known heroes like St Francis and Joan of Arc, to less known but equally colorful characters from a wide range of periods and places."

Christmas Stories will bring joy to young and old alike during the holiday season. From the magic of a child's doll, to a boy who doesn't believe in writing to Santa, and the profound trek of a father and son searching for the perfect Christmas tree, you will be delighted. Great stories to read before bedtime as the Christmas season approaches with lessons of hope, joy, and family.

Loyalty or betrayal? Children of the Sea is the stunning short story of two passionately-in-love teenagers who have to struggle to save their love amid deep traumatized sequence of events and adventures.For chivalrous and gentle Nathan, Serena is his childhood sweetheart. Strikingly pristine Serena who has eyes only for Nathan is also some other young men’s favourite. But how is their ambitious passion soured? The protagonists in this heart-wrenching story are formed by their backgrounds, benevolence, jealousy as well as frustration. Skilled writer Erkan Avci crafts a splendid, astounding short story.Avci’s Children of the Sea is part of a collection of three stories about not only love, desire, friendship and youth but also crime and suspense among teenagers. Each piece is overwhelmingly fascinating and you will not put the book down until you see the last line of it.

Readers’ Favorite Review (5 Stars) "...Magical Stories: A Collection of Short Stories for Children by Píaras Ó Cíonnaoíth is an enjoyable and entertaining collection that will bring a smile to the faces of readers. The stories are fascinating and imaginative, and each one entertains and conveys insightful and thoughtful messages. Children get to see dragons, fairies, elves, mermaids, puppets, tigers, leprechauns, and many more whimsical characters through these stories, and they teach readers new things. The stories are original, they teach good virtues, and will make young readers more creative, and make their imaginations run wild... "A child’s imagination is something that seems to fade away as we age, but this book will keep that fire alive! You and your children will enjoy exploring the depths of pure imagination, fun, and excitement by reading this book. Not only will you enjoy these aspects, but you will also enjoy a priceless bonding experience, as your minds run wild from the stories that are in this collection! In this book you will enjoy: • Letting your imagination run wild • Large, bright, artistic and colorful chapter pictures • 10 easy-to-read stories that you will love to share aloud • A bonding experience that teaches, educates and exercises the mind • Stories that your children will absolutely love! Magical Stories is a book full of fairy-tales, geared for children age’s four to twelve, but for absolutely everyone to enjoy! As society advances with technology, the simplicity of downloading this eBook makes reading easier, and much more relaxing. You and your child will love reading this collection over and over again, whether it is breakfast time, or bed time. As things like Television and Tablets are consuming family time at a rapid rate, there is no better investment than sharing a priceless collection of stories with each other. Fun for the whole family! This is an excellent storybook primarily aimed for children aged 4 – 12 years. Early readers will enjoy the stories read aloud to them. Kids and children can practice their reading skills or have a parent/teacher read it aloud. These special stories include lessons and morals about building confidence, self-esteem, caring, sharing and love. Story List: •Dali the Different Little Dragon.•Finding a Fairy.•The Puppet Show.•Tilly the Polka-Dotted Tiger.•Lilly and the Fairy Land.•Timmy the Elf.•Daisy the Dragon.•Thomas and the Mermaid.•Laura the Leprechaun.•The Adventures of William Scott.

Fun, educational stories about animals, relationships, handicaps, wildlife preservation, ecology, and whimsy with black and white photos The Boy, the Bull, and the Matador - Pedro, a nine-year-old Spanish boy, shares his father’s excitement over the birth of a new baby bull. Although he respects his family's proud history of bullfighting, his dream is to become a professional soccer player—not a matador. The Kangaroo Who Couldn’t Hop - After a mother kangaroo gives birth to a deformed joey, she is subjected to pity and ridicule. When her son sees how much pain he is causing, he decides to run away to the Australian Outback. The Elephant Who Didn’t Want His Tusks - Thinking that elephants are not afraid of any animal on the African savannah, Bobo discovers from a friend that he has someone to fear. Confused and upset, the baby elephant confronts his mother to learn more about this enemy. The Magic of the Rain Forest - Learn about ecology in an entertaining way as you experience life in the Brazilian rain forest. As a toucan, macaw, monkey, jaguar, and other animals deal with the destruction of their precious habitat, you will get an insight into how it affects their lives. The Old Oak Leaf - In this whimsical story on ecology, sit back and enjoy the zany adventures of an oak leaf as it nobly pursues its destiny.