In this book the surprising and wonderful fairy tales written in Russia are collected. They are interesting and clear for adults and children. Because they tell us about simple and eternal problems. These fairy tales are about good and evil, truth and lie, bravery and cowardice, unselfishness and greed, about hatred and love. Likely therefore the first publication of this book has been let out in Russia by church publishing house. The priests have considered that it is useful to read such ...

In this digital original novella from the world of Erin Hunters #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, Mistystar faces a devastating challenge in her first days as leader of RiverClan, during the first two books in the Omen of the Stars series.When Leopardstar loses her ninth life, her longtime deputy, Mistyfoot, steps up to receive her new name-Mistystar-and lead her Clan through a troublesome time. But Mistystar is about to discover a shocking secret about RiverClan, and her...

From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations.One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All TimeAfter 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 tr...

In this digital original novella from the world of Erin Hunters #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the untold story of SkyClans departure from the forest-long before the events of Warriors #1: Into the Wild.Cloudstar, leader of SkyClan, has watched over his Clanmates at the edge of the forest for many long seasons. But Twolegs are encroaching on SkyClan's land and SkyClan is in danger of being driven away. Cloudstar is forced to turn to the other Clans f...

Discover the origins of the warrior Clans in the second book of this thrilling prequel arc from mega-bestselling author Erin Hunter. The Dawn of the Clans series takes readers back to the earliest days of the Clans, when the cats first settled in the forest and began to forge the Warrior code.The mountain cats from the Tribe of Rushing Water followed the Sun Trail to a new territory, convinced that in a land with more prey, their lives would be free from strife. But while no cat ha...

In this digital original novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the story behind Tigerclaw's rise to power as leader of ShadowClan. Cast out of ThunderClan as a traitor, Tigerclaw will not rest until he has his revenge on Bluestar, Fireheart, and the rest of his former Clanmates. But first he must become Tigerstar of ShadowClan. . . .Readers will be thrilled at this look into the ruthless heart of one of the most infamous cats in...

Three thrilling novellas from the world of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warrior Cats series are available only in this epic fantasy collection! In Warriors: Legends of the Clans, experience three stand-alone, never-before-published animal adventure stories that shine a light on the warrior code and the paths of legendary cats:Spottedleaf’s Heart: Young apprentice Spottedpaw is determined to become a warrior...until she realizes that to save her Clan, she mus...

An anthology of beloved classic children's storiesWhen a little boy chooses to play with the Velveteen Rabbit instead of his more expensive toys, the doll learns what it means to be truly Real. Young and old alike will enjoy this collection of time-honored tales, featuring the stuffed bunny and including other favorites such as:The Frog PrincePeter PanThe Good Little MousePrincess CatPinocchioThumbelinaLittle ...

“I loved every speck of it.” —Kelly Barnhill, Newbery Medal–winning author of The Girl Who Drank the MoonFrom New York Times bestselling author Catherynne M. Valente comes an inventive middle grade fantasy that follows a boy journeying away from the only home he’s ever known and into the magical realm of the dead to fulfill a bargain for his people.Osmo Unknown hungers for the world beyond his small town. With the...

Dodder, Baldmoney, Cloudberry, and Sneezewort are the last four gnomes in Britain and were first introduced to us in the Carnegie Medal-winning book, The Little Grey Men. In this charming book their story continues and we find them tucked up in their cosy home, next to the Folly, for winter. But when they're awakened from their sleep with the terrible news that the Folly is drying up, they must pack up their belongings and head off in their boat, the Jeanie Deans, to find a new home where ...

A timeless and enchanting children's fantasy classic with a loyal fan base.At the end of his thousand-year reign of the Copper Mountains, old King Mansolain is tired and his heart is slowing down. When his attendant, the Hare, consults The Wonder Doctor, he is told he must keep the King engaged in life by telling him a story every night until the Doctor can find a cure.The search is on for a nightly story more wonderful than the last, and one by one the kin...

Owls are birds. They have a round, bird-shaped body with many feathers. They also have large wings. Their wings are very big compared to the size of their body.Most owls are brown, tan and white. Some of them are all white or all brown. These colors help the owl blend into nature.Owls have very sharp claws on their feet. They use these to hunt with.They have sharp beaks. They use their beak to eat and fight with. Their beak curves down at the end.Their bottom be...