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The Christmas Fairy

The boys were so disappointed as neither of them could go home for the Christmas holidays and would have to stay at school! They would try to have some fun, but it wouldn't be the same. Then, as if some kind fairy was watching, it looked like the boys would be in for a very merry Christmas after all! (18:31)

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Tags: Children, Family, Friendship, Generosity, Happy, Hope, Loyalty, Positivity, School

The Night Before Christmas

The Night before Christmas

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.' The delightful poem by Clement Clarke Moore - with a less know funny poem called 'The Night After Christmas'. (9:22)

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Posted in All Stories, Bedtime Stories, Christmas Stories, Holiday Stories, Poems, Various Authors |

Tags: Animals, Children, Family, Funny, Generosity, Happy, Hard Work, Magic, Magical Creatures, Mistakes, Santa

A Kidnapped Santa Claus

When little children are naughty and cross, they find themselves in the Caves of the Daemons. But around Christmas time, all the little children are good and so no-one visits the Daemons in their caves. Now the Daemons are getting lonely, so they decide to kidnap Santa Claus on the most important night of the year! That is sure to make the children naughty and cross....(33:14)

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Posted in All Stories, Christmas Stories, Holiday Stories, Moral Stories, Various Authors |

Tags: Animals, Baddies, Bravery, Children, Friendship, Generosity, Happy, Hard Work, Jealousy, Love, Loyalty, Magic, Magical Creatures, Positivity, Santa, Union

Seasonal Poems – Autumn and Winter

Seasonal Poems - Autumn & Winter

The nights are drawing in and these poems will get you in the mood for autumn and winter . "Leaves are gold, the air is cold, Robin arrives, and Winter's alive!" (7:22 min)

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Posted in All Stories, Poems, Robert Louis Stevenson, Various Authors |

Tags: Children, Nature

Fun Poems

This is a lovely collection of poems about children having fun; in the garden, in the house, in their minds.... (7:21 min)

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Posted in Adventure Stories, All Stories, Bedtime Stories, Poems, Robert Louis Stevenson, Various Authors |

Tags: Adventure, Children

Jimmy Scarecrow’s Christmas

Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas

Jimmy Scarecrow doesn't like Christmas at all. In fact he finds winter rather boring as he can't be of any use at all. A very special Christmas visitor hears his call. (17:28 min)

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Posted in Adventure Stories, All Stories, Bedtime Stories, Christmas Stories, Classics Stories, Happy Stories, Holiday Stories, Various Authors |

Tags: Adventure, Children, Family, Generosity, Happy, Hard Work, Magic, Magical Creatures, Promises, Santa

A Little Bit of Nonsense

There's an owl and a pussycat -that much is clear...but what is a runcible spoon? And what would the children of an owl and a pussycat be like? Surely that would be a Topsy Turvey world. If only that woman hadn't swallowed that fly! (8:29 min)

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Posted in All Stories, Bedtime Stories, Edward Lear, Poems, Various Authors |

Tags: Animals, Children, Family, Funny, Loss, Love

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

The wonderful original poem by Robert Browning. Hamelin is infested with rats and the mayor has no idea what to do. A strange fellow offers his help for a fee, but when payment time arrives, the mayor tries to back out. Then Hamelin learns of the true magic this fellow possesses. (19:25 min)

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Posted in All Stories, Cautionary Stories, Classics Stories, Educational Stories, Poems, Sad Stories, Various Authors |

Tags: Anger, Animals, Baddies, Betrayal, Children, Cunning, Greed, Heroes, Historical, Hope, Loss, Magic, Mistakes, Pride, Promises, Sad

Three Billy Goats Gruff

Having decided to cross the bridge leading to the hill on the other side of the valley, the three Billy Goats Gruff meet the Troll. They need to find a way to cross, but the Troll is hungry! (15:34 min)

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Posted in Adventure Stories, All Stories, Bedtime Stories, Fairy tales, Various Authors |

Tags: Adventure, Animals, Baddies, Bravery, Cunning, Funny, Greed, Happy, Magical Creatures, Monsters, Union

Adventure Poems

These poems are about adventure, travel and discovery. "Journey far, travel wide, over sea and countryside." (12:07 min)

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Tags: Adventure, Animals, Children, Happy

Bedtime Poems

A collection of twinkly poems for Goodnight. Star brights, dark nights, moon beams, sweet dreams. (7:16 min)

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Seasonal Poems – Spring & Summer

Seasonal Poems - Spring &Summer

A lovely collection of poems about Spring and Summer. "Spring flowers, April showers, summer sun, having fun!" (7:17 min)

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Tags: Animals, Children, Friendship, Happy, Nature

The Dragon and his Grandmother

The Dragon and His Grandmother

Three men have made a promise to a Dragon that they don't want to keep. Thank goodness for grandmothers! (13:11 min)

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Posted in All Stories, Fairy tales, Various Authors |

Tags: Baddies, Bravery, Family, Funny, Happy, Hope, Magical Creatures, Strength

Weather Poems

A wonderful collection of children's poems about weather. "We'll weather the weather whatever the weather..." (5:41min)

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Beauty and the Beast

This classic tale tells of how Beauty is locked up in the Beast's Castle. Can she see the truth behind the Beast? Can she break the spell? (12:06 min)

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Posted in All Stories, Bedtime Stories, Fairy tales, Happy Stories, Love Stories, Various Authors |

Tags: Anger, Baddies, Bravery, Family, Generosity, Heroes, Loss, Love, Loyalty, Magic, Magical Creatures, Mistakes, Monsters, Poverty, Princes, Princesses, Promises, Strength