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A hard-working woman rescues a beetle in distress and is rewarded with a magic well from which pours gold in this charming cautionary tale by L. Frank Baum, writer of The Wizard of Oz.

A cat named Ribsy invites her dog friend, Duchess, to dinner. Duchess is afraid that the menu will include mouse pie, which she dislikes intensely, so she goes to great lengths to sneak in a meal that is much more to her liking.

This collection of classic Christmas tales is a delightful celebration of Christmas and the joyful spirit of giving. "What Christmas is as We Grow Older" is Charles Dicken's touching essay on the true meaning of charity; "Christmas Day" is a delightful story of a young boy's willingness to sacrifice skating with his friends to help an old woman; "The Little Match Girl" is the heart-wrenching classic about a poor little match girl, cold and alone on the streets on Christmas Eve; and "The Greatest of These" is an upbeat, inspiring story of a pair of farmers who bring Christmas to a poor neighbor's family.

A delightful collection of charming animal stories told with a wink and a smile. Featuring children's author favorites L. Frank Baum and Beatrix Potter, and including "The Tale of Two Bad Mice", "Grandfather Skeeter-Hawk's Story", "Crow Talk", and the magical "Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle".

Two little mice named Hunca Munca and Tom Thumb live in the wall of the nursery. While the dolls are gone for the day, these mischievous mice decide to go exploring the richly appointed doll house, with comical results.

This wonderful collection of Christmas classics is a delightful way to enjoy the wit, wisdom, and warmth of the wonderful Christmas season. In "Susy's Christmas Present", a nanny tells her young charges of her fondest Christmas memory; "Santa Claus' Letter" is a charming tale of just what can happen when two young boys don't behave as they should at Christmas time.

A charming, heart-felt collection of Christmas stories and poems that will delight the entire family. Includes F. Scott Fitzgerald's "A Luckless Santa Claus", "A Christmas Dinner" by Charles Dickens, O. Henry's classic Christmas story "The Gift of the Magi", the hilarious "Reginald on Christmas Presents" by Saki (H.H. Munro), and a tender scene exerpted from Little Women.

A little girl gets a magical picture book from her fairy godmother, only to discover that the enchanted illustrations are a bit too real for her liking!

An enchanting tale about a tail that happens to belong to a mischievous little squirrel named Nutkin. Perhaps he shouldn't tease Old Brown the owl so very much!

Little Miss Muffet learns a very valuable lesson about minding ones manners when she leaves her country home for adventure. Finding chores at a nearby farmhouse tedious, she sits beneath a tree with her dinner and encounters a fearsome spider that sends her fleeing back to the safety of her privileged life.

A whimsical story of three mischievous kittens who they try their very best to keep their new clothes clean as they impatiently wait for their mother's visitors to arrive.

Two little girls are enjoying Christmas day when a poor, barefoot little boy shows up on their doorstep. Weak with hunger, the child is invited inside to join the girls and they all celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with kindness and sharing.

A warm-hearted, charming story of Little Girl, who wishes nothing more than to meet Santa Claus. Her wish comes true on Christmas Eve as she's whisked away by fairies to the North Pole - where she not only meets the jolly old elf, but accompanies him on his Christmas Eve rounds!

A wonderful collection of Christmas stories and poems celebrating all the warmth and joy of the holiday season. "Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus" is a kindly editor's reply to a young reader regarding the existence of Santa; "Silent Night" is the classic song read with meaning and reverence; "The Christmas Masquerade" is a charming tale of a magical Christmas Eve.

A charming short tale of a young boy who sacrifices his dreams of a new pair of skates in order to help an old woman in need. The old woman's identity is a surprising delight in this cheerful Christmas story.

Saki's (H. H. Munroe) wonderfully precocious Reginald expounds on the proper manner of gift giving, focusing on the proper presents (rubies are very good, mittens not so much), and instructing his elders on the presents most lilkely to receive a proper and polite "thank you."

In a small village, all the children gather to celebrate Christmas with a grand masquerade party. All goes well until after the party, when all of the children begin acting the part of the costumes they wear. The mayor soon discovers that the only cure for this remarkable magic is to open their hearts and accept the charitable spirit of the holidays.

Kepler is the perfect audiobook for science and history geeks! In this delightful biography of one of astronomy's greatest stars, Walter W. Bryant brings to life the story of John (or Johannes) Kepler, who discovered the physical laws that govern the motion of the planets and stars. Kepler's life in the early 17th century was filled with themes common to even today's modern scientists: securing funding to continue his work, finding colleagues who agreed with his theories, avoiding persecution by the church.

The Call of the Wild is Jack London's most popular and enduring work. Set in the frozen wilderness of the Yukon, it tells the story of the magnificent dog Buck, who is a loyal family pet until cruel men steal him and make him a pawn in their feverish search for the gold of the Klondike. Brutally beaten into serving as a sled dog, Buck finds the blood of his wolf ancestors rising within him.

The magic of ballet is evoked in these enchanting stories presented with many musical excerpts from the works themselves. Jenny Agutter, who before turning to acting was a dancer, presents the stories of two French ballets - Giselle and Coppelia - and the three great ballets by Tchaikovsky, in engaging style. A perfect introduction to the ballet.