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 ...

"Bigger and bigger grew the peach, bigger and bigger and BIGGER."James Henry Trotter is about to go on the adventure of a lifetime**.**James lives 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! ...

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...

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...

When Milo finds an enormous package in his bedroom, he’s delighted to have something to relieve his boredom with school. And when he opens it to find – as the label states – One Genuine Turnpike Tollbooth, he gets right into his pedal car and sets off through the Tollbooth and away on a magical journey!Milo’s extraordinary voyage takes him into such places as the Land of Expectation, the Doldrums, the Mountains of Ignorance and the Castle in the Air. He meets the weirdest and most ...

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 ...

The last four gnomes in Britain live on the banks of the bubbling Folly brook. They are perfectly happy with their quiet life, except, that is, for one . . . Cloudberry. Restless and longing for adventure, Cloudberry sets off to follow his dream. But when he doesn't return, the remaining gnomes must set off on their own adventure to find him. This is the story of the brothers' epic journey in search of Cloudberry and is set against the background of the English countryside, beginning in sp...

Funny, thought-provoking and moving, this much loved story is a true classic.'What are we, Papa?' the toy mouse child asked his father.'I don't know,' the father answered. 'We must wait and see.'So begins the story of a tin father and son who dance under a Christmas tree until they break the ancient clockwork rules and are themselves broken. Thrown away, then rescued from a dustbin and repaired by a tramp, they set out on a dangerou...

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 ...