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Marcelle and the Kitchen Monster


Kids flying on a book like a magic carpet ride

Marcelle’s mother is not home, the nanny is sleeping, and a terrible monster is protecting the food in the kitchen. In order to get food, Marcelle will go through an adventure where she will learn to be brave. Fortunately, she is not alone.

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The Frogs’ Race


Frog running, sweating

A group of frogs decide to race to the top of the tower, but will they all be discouraged when everyone says they can’t do it?

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Ogre in the Basement


Kids flying on a book like a magic carpet ride

A moving story about Grandma coming to live with a family. This story will help teach children about what happens sometimes when people get old and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Franklin the Frog


smiling frog

A story about a frog called Franklin who can speak to humans, but it gets really interesting when it turns out he can also sing and dance!

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Fairies in the Flower Garden


3 kids flying on a book in the style of a magic carpet ride

A girl recalls when she first started seeing fairies in her garden.

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Sally Mae Jones and the Ferris Wheel Ride


Ferris wheel for story Sally Mae Jones and the Ferris Wheel

Sally Mae is excited to go on the Ferris wheel for the very first time. Will it be everything she hopes it to be?

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Pig Trouble for Little China


Piglet sniffing

China and Burton quickly realise that they are very different from the other pigs on Frearson’s Farm.

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Simon’s Peg


Short story for kids Simon's Peg

Pavel lives in a basket with his peg friends but when he’s dropped in the garden, his life changes forever.

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About a Buoy


Short story for kids About a Buoy

Billy, living in the sea by himself, is a very lonely buoy. Can his seagull friend cheer him up?

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Hero Man – Episode 2: The Cambria World


Varun Avatar

Hero man has another job to do helping a wizard in the World of Cambria. Will his freeze powers be enough to battle the powers of Spakey at midnight?

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Santa and the Leprechauns


3 kids flying on a book in the style of a magic carpet ride

Santa gets into a spot of bother over Ireland, but luckily the little green guys come to the rescue!

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Circus Girl


3 kids flying on a book in the style of a magic carpet ride

Cassie is the Family Disappointment, she can’t do any of the things her talented circus family can. Madam Zizinkski, the fortune teller doesn’t agree and shows her hope in the crystal ball that things will turn out well.

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