The Aldens climb a mountain and find a mystery! The hike up Old Flat Top was only supposed to take a day, but a dangerous rockslide changes everything to reveal a hidden cave that just may hold a legendary treasure!
AARDVARK: shouts at
BAKED BEANS: drops on cat
KETCHUP: decorates mother with
Mr Punishment has the perfect punishment for every naughtiness in the world and every day his telephone rings with parents desperate for his advice. But Mr Punishment never seems to get it quite right - with chaotic results!
Read by Steven Butler
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Charles Dicken's 1843 Christmas masterpiece tells the tale of the spiritual redemption of a man who has lost his humanity. The iconic miser, Ebenezer Scrooge hates Christmas and rejects all his opportunities to celebrate. He has no compassion for those less fortunate than himself and is cruel to everyone.
On Christmas Eve, Scrooge is visited by ghosts. The first is his only friend, Marley, who warns him to change his ways. Scrooge is then visited by three Christmas ghosts who try their very best to scare Scrooge straight.
Scrooge's transformation is the embodiment of the Christmas spirit and his story a tradition for nearly two hundred years.
AUTHOR
Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was born in Landport, Portsmouth, England, the second of eight children in a family continually plagued by debt. A legacy brought release from the nightmare of debtors’ prison and child labor and afforded him a few years of formal schooling. He worked as an attorney’s clerk and newspaper reporter until his early writings brought him the amazing success that was to be his for the remainder of his life. He was the most popular English novelist of the Victorian era, and he remains popular, responsible for some of English literature’s most iconic characters."
Traditional and well loved fairy tales known to many generations of children.
The stories include:
1. Ashputtel
2. Cat and Mouse in Partnership
3. Cat-Skin
4. Clever Elsie
5. Hansel and Gretel
6. Jorinda and Jorindel
7. Doctor Knowall
8. Rapunzel
9. Little Red Riding Hood
10. The Elves and the Shoemaker
11. Old Sultan
12. Snow-White and Rose-Red
AUTHOR
Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859) were German brothers who dedicated their lives to collecting their native folk tales and popularizing them as stories for children.
The Brothers Grimm were born into a large prosperous family and had a happy childhood living in the country. The brothers were brilliant students and became fascinated by research and literary history. During their academic careers, the brothers researched, wrote and published several books of tales. The popularity of the work of The Brothers Grimm is timeless, the charm of their stories transcend centuries and cultures.
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Traditional and well loved fairy tales known to many generations of children.
The stories include:
1. Princess and the Pea or The Real Princess
2. The Ugly Duckling
3. The Emperor's New Suit
4. The Fir Tree
5. The Happy Family
6. The Little Match-seller
7. The Little Mermaid
8. The Nightingale
9. The Pea Blossom
10. The Red Shoes
11. Thumbelina or Little Tiny
12. The Brave Tin Soldier
AUTHOR
Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish poet, novelist and children's literature legend. Andersen's career as a writer began in the theater. A talent boy soprano, Andersen turned to writing when his voice changed.
The first of his published short stories attracted the attention of the King, who then became his sponsor. After success with adult works, Andersen decided to write a series of fairy tales which were initially unpopular in Denmark, but they received enormous attention throughout the rest of Europe, and he published three volumes.
Although unlucky in romantic love, Andersen was regarded as a national treasure, and to this day he is loved by millions. In a discussion about the music for his funeral, Andersen said ""Most of the people who will walk after me will be children, so make the beat keep time with little steps.""
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Short playful rhymes and Kevin Scott Collier’s humorous illustrations help children learn in a fun way the importance of proper dental hygiene. Tooth Tips in the back of the book encourage children to take care of their teeth.
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Inquisitive students who love nature will delight in learning how sharks inspire fear in swimmers and what kind of birds share a rocky ledge with sea lions.
