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Hand Songs: Read and Rhyme with Me From Many Lands | by Kathleen Ermitage May 18, 2012 | $5.99 | 1623 words | Sample 20% |
| Read and Rhyme with Me is an early childhood anthology that includes one song, two rhymes, and a poem in Spanish, French, Hindi, and Mandarin. All pieces also appear in English. Hand Songs are symbols built into the text that encourage movement, or "finger plays". The book is great for parents and teachers who want to introduce a second language, build literacy, and introduce diverse cultures. | |||||
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Beryl and the St. Botolph's Ghost | by Ian Wright May 18, 2012 | $3.99 | 23772 words | Sample 15% |
| A story for children between 6 and 12 years years of age. Beryl Ramsbottom is being bullied by Piggy and Slugs the most horrid boys ever to walk the face of the earth. One day, after running away from the boys, she hides under an old oak tree where, with a crash and a thud, Uzzi the goblin drops into her life. Uzzi also has his problems so, with the help of magic they decide to help each other. | |||||
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Let me Tell you a Story | by Cristian Butnariu May 18, 2012 | $3.99 | 53079 words | Sample 1% |
| The book represents a collection of 23 beautiful fairy tales and folk tales from around the world. | |||||
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Kids Story My Race : My Funny Car Race In Special Cars With Friends And Pets | by Megs May 18, 2012 | $0.99 | 510 words | Sample 10% |
| This story book is a car race story between the friends and their pet animals. One fine day , Jim and his friends decide to go for a car race among themselves but on hearing this animals also join in race with their favorite special cars. Each animal has its own special car with special powers. The race is well explained with beautiful illustrations. | |||||
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Jill Warrior of the Universe Keeper of The Disk | by carl maxwell May 18, 2012 | $3.99 | 24985 words | Sample 15% |
| Jill is an eleven year old girl who finds a space ship in her back yard. She fights the alien that is in the ship. After she wins she is trained to be a warrior to save the earth. | |||||
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The Magic Bracelet | by Michael Kelly May 18, 2012 | $2.77 | 3156 words | Sample 20% |
| The fourth book in the Royal Kingdom of Fairy Green series. | |||||
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The Circle of Stars | by Michael Kelly May 17, 2012 | $3.77 | 3947 words | Sample 20% |
| The second story in the Fairy Bels trilogy, where Greybold the brave baby possum turns up with some exciting news. | |||||
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Kids Story Of Prince : How I Fought With Dragon And Saved The Princess And My Little Kingdom | by Megs May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 409 words | Sample 10% |
| This is an illustrative kids fiction story book about the prince who fought with the dragon to save the princess and kingdom from the dragon. The book takes the kids though beautiful illustrations and makes them enjoy the book. The book is one of the best story books for kids and they will love going through each and every page. | |||||
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Shadows of St. Louis | by Leslie DuBois May 17, 2012 | $2.99 | 45726 words | Sample 20% |
| It’s 1917 in East St. Louis, Illinois. The wealthy Goodwin family and their children have been living with a dangerous secret. Suddenly, their 16 year old Negro maid Emma Lynn starts asking questions no one wants to answer. Where did she come from? Where are her parents? Why does she look like a darker version of the Goodwin daughter? | |||||
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The Witch's Brew: A Scary 15-Minute Ghost Story | by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 2770 words | Sample 20% |
| It was a hopeless love affair and William knew it; but he couldn't stop his heart. With that thought in mind, William sets out for the witch’s cabin. He has saved his money, and now he has enough for the magic potion that will make Annabelle Carson love him forever. Find out what happens to William in this short, but creepy tale. Ages 9 and up. | |||||
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A Head For Ned: Midnight Ghosts Book #3 | by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 3546 words | Sample 20% |
| Simon was looking out his bedroom window. A full moon was just clearing the horizon. Huge and glowing in the night sky, it lit up the ground. It cast long, dark shadows of houses, trees and lamp posts into the night. Simon smiled. Another cemetery tour would be on. He wanted to go back and see Lisa and Jack. Strange that he only ever saw them on such nights. And in the cemetery! | |||||
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A Seat at the Theatre: Midnight Ghosts Book #2 | by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 3588 words | Sample 20% |
| Simon sat at his desk in his room, doing homework. A tapping on the window distracted him. He looked up and saw Lisa and Jack. Simon went to the window and opened it. “What are you doing here?†he asked. Lisa ignored his question. “Do you want to come with us? We’re going to the cemetery.†Are there such things as ghosts? And what will Simon find in the cemetery at night? | |||||
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A Ghost at Midnight: A Scary Ghost Story | by Jeannie Meekins May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 4211 words | Sample 20% |
| “Are you ready for our trip tonight?†Simon’s mom asked. “Mom, it’s a cemetery.†“I know. Isn’t it exciting?†Mom’s face lit up. “Lots of famous people are there.†“But only dead people live in a cemetery,†said Simon. “Now, Simon. You know there’s no such thing as ghosts,†said Mom. “Just think how much fun it will be." Find out what happens to Simon in this creepy cemetery tale. | |||||
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FF489: A Spooky Ghost Story | by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 1768 words | Sample 20% |
| Mayday! Mayday! We had just finished a bombing run and we were lost. The fog was as thick as pea soup, and our instrument panel had been damaged by enemy gunfire. Would anyone come to our rescue? Suddenly the radio crackled to life and I heard a voice. But where would it lead us? Read this short, but creepy tale to find out. Ages 9 and up. | |||||
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Captain Albacore: A 15-Minute Ghost Story | by Caitlind Alexander May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 3100 words | Sample 20% |
| Who was the mysterious pilot hanging around the flight room. What did he want? No one really knew. Then one day Captain Albacore collapsed. As a fellow pilot, someone was duty bound to visit him in the hospital and I drew the short straw. But I wasn’t prepared for the request he made of me, or how that request would turn out. Read this short, but creepy tale to find out who Captain Albacore is. | |||||
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Super Fred and his Sidekick, Super Charlotte | by Jack Ghastly May 17, 2012 | Free! | 887 words | Sample 20% |
| Fred and Charlotte are just normal kids until an attack by the Evil Doctor backfires and they gain super powers. Dedicated to stopping the Evil Doctor and his evil plans, Fred and Charlotte use their new super powers to fight back. But who will win if the Evil Doctor has a secret weapon? | |||||
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Dogs Forever | by Great Minds Think Aloud Literary Community May 17, 2012 | $2.99 | 1549 words | Sample 5% |
| Dogs! Dogs! Big dogs, little dogs, funny dogs and lazy dogs! No matter what kind of dog in your life, you’ll find a poem that describes your furry friend in DOGS FOREVER, a mini book of poems that celebrate the bond between human and canine that only a dog lover would know. | |||||
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Kids Super Dog Story : My Super Dog Jaco | by Megs May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 272 words | Sample 10% |
| This is the story of a super dog which can do everything just like human beings. The book explains the story of the dog and its schedule everyday with illustrations that kids will enjoy. The dog is named Jaco. Jaco is the favorite of all in the house. Kids will enjoy this Jaco story. | |||||
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Kids Special Dragons : The Super Dragon Family | by Megs May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 92 words | Sample 10% |
| This books is a beautiful illustration of dragons,monsters and their families and friends. Several dragons are beautifully illustrated in this book for example - Dragon playing foot ball,dragon enjoying party,dragon dancing,dragon shopping etc. Kids will enjoy going through the book and seeing different dragons. Great book for kids. | |||||
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A is for Aquarium | by S. Austin May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 5267 words | Sample 20% |
| The story of two children on summer vacation. They stumble upon a fantastic world. Great for 2nd Graders or older. | |||||
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Kids Dragon Story : A Day Of Super Dragon | by Megs May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 241 words | Sample 10% |
| This books is a beautifully illustrated story of a dragon and its beautiful day. The books explains how a dragon spends its day,gets up in the morning, brushes its teeth,goes on its vehicle,working it office,shopping , partying with friends, cooking,buying gifts for Christmas party. Kids will enjoy seeing the dragon pictures and can enjoy seeing the dragon doing all the things. | |||||
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The Legend of the Jackalope | by Narlen & Eveline Evans May 17, 2012 | $2.00 | 2386 words | Sample 15% |
| The early history of how Jackalopes came into being. | |||||
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The Strange Flashlight | by Papa Dean May 17, 2012 | You set the price! | 985 words | Sample 50% |
| Children find a flashlight that changes people into animals and back again. The Army wants the flashlight to make a secret weapon. The FBI wants it to capture spies. During a tug of war over it, the babysitter is changed into a hungry bear. The owner shows up to save the day. | |||||
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Charlotte and the Army of Wolves | by Kevin Barry May 17, 2012 | $0.99 | 39925 words | Sample 20% |
| Sometimes, during those few, breif moments just before you fall asleep, you may catch a glimpse of another world, one which exsists alongside ours yet remains unseen by all but a lucky few. Such a world is Rockhamptia. A mythical world inhabited by giants, the terrifying eight legged creatures called Grombletics & the huge winged cats known as the Morthe. Kevin Barry's first children's novel | |||||
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The Adventures Of Tom and Sally | by Elysia Bronson May 17, 2012 | $5.00 | 2289 words | Sample 10% |
| Tom and Sally is a love story about two people who never meet. Similar to the TV show "How I met your mother" as Tom and Sally are destined to be together, yet these adventures feature a time before they met, set in a time in which their lives are ironically intertwined. | |||||
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Mėnulio Fėjų Nunešta | by Krista Augius May 16, 2012 | $4.99 | 6155 words | Sample 15% |
| Lithuanian translation of Stolen by Moon Fairies. Knyga MÄ—nulio FÄ—jų NuneÅ¡ta nukelia į tuos laikus, kai žmogaus gyvenimas buvo mistiÅ¡kai susipynÄ™s su gamtos jÄ—gomis. Pirmoji knyga tai vaizdingas pasakojimas apie tai, kaip prie įėjimo į Stebuklų miÅ¡kÄ… iÅ¡ motinos buvo pagrobtas vaikas pagal feja. MergaitÄ— patenka į nežemiÅ¡kÄ… pasaulį ir yra auginama kaip fÄ—ja ir ji mokoma magijos paslapÄių iki kol... | |||||
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Platypus Boy on the Duck Farm | by ilyan kei lavanway May 16, 2012 | $0.99 | 122 words | Sample 100% |
| This hilarious micro fiction children’s story is dedicated to my Down’s syndrome son. He enjoys making humorous sound effects and funny faces. He likes ducks, so I imagine he would like platypuses, too. Platypus Boy visits America and discovers strange similarities and stark differences. He learns valuable lessons and makes new friends in a far away land. | |||||
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Duck Boy on the Platypus Farm | by ilyan kei lavanway May 16, 2012 | $0.99 | 122 words | Sample 100% |
| This micro fiction children’s short story is dedicated to my Down’s syndrome son. He enjoys making humorous sound effects and hilarious faces, and he likes ducks. Duck boy goes down under and discovers strange similarities and stark differences. He learns valuable lessons and makes new friends in a far away land. | |||||
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How Cow: Journey through space (Children's picture book) | by 101 tips May 16, 2012 | $0.99 | 32 words | Sample 5% |
| Following on from How Cow: Counting made easy. How Cow now decides to leave the farm and explore the planets in our solar system in her Journey through space. Her farmyard friends join her at points in the journey - can you find them all? | |||||
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I Saw Through My Window | by Violet Blakeley May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 37 words | Sample 5% |
| I Saw Through My Window is a beautifully illustrated children's story book. The book follows what a little girl sees when she looks through her window one day, beginning with a friendly robin that winks at her. The perfect book to read over and over again with your children. | |||||
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Little Red Tractor - The Day Auntie Ellie Went for a Swim | by Peter Tye May 16, 2012 | $0.99 | 952 words | Sample 25% |
| Meet Stan, Patch the dog. and Little Red Tractor and read about their busy lives on Gosling Farm. There's always lots of hard work on the farm for Stan and Little Red tractor. Today they must rescue Auntie Ellie, a big woolly sheep, who finds herself stuck fast in the mud of the riverbank. | |||||
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The Wingless Fairy Series Book 1: Rebecca and the Changeling | by Margaret Pearce May 16, 2012 | $2.99 | 17214 words | Sample 20% |
| A fairy princess bored with her existence breaks a few rules, gets into mischief, and ends up getting her wish never to be bored granted. Flesch Reading Ease 81.7 Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 4.4 | |||||
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Poplap Annie | by Riana Pope May 16, 2012 | $4.99 | 15358 words | Sample 15% |
| Poplap Annie kan sien, hoor, loop en is 'n baie slim lappop. Die ander poppe volg haar graag en sy leer hulle hoe om in menswereld te oorleef. Haar lessies is eenvoudig maar treffend. Sy was die eerste lappop wat 'n hartjie gekry het. | |||||
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Rigidity Inside Of Me | by Monica P May 16, 2012 | $1.00 | 1012 words | Sample 15% |
| I am grounded! I want to sulk! But something spooks me! My step-dad Greg! What does he want? Why is he taunting me? | |||||
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Chú Heo Cục Mịch Thân Yêu | by Hùng Trần Thái May 15, 2012 | $1.00 | 41560 words | Sample 20% |
| Trong má»™t ngôi là ng nhá» ven rừng có nhiá»u gia đình cùng chung sống. Trong cuá»™c sống hà ng ngà y sẽ có biết bao Ä‘iá»u va chạm, nhưng nhá» có chú heo mà má»i việc Ä‘á»u êm thắm. Vì sao váºy? Äó là nhá» tấm lòng nhân ái cá»§a chú heo đã giúp cho má»i ngưá»i cùng Ä‘oà n kết, thương yêu lẫn nhau. Váºy chú heo đã là m gì? Má»i bạn theo dõi.... | |||||
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The Legend of the Moonflower | by Joseph Guida May 15, 2012 | $9.99 | 829 words | Sample 15% |
| This is an enchanting story about a little seed that encounters life's elements. The Moon reaches out to the little seed and teaches him to trust in himself and gifts of nature that God has given him. Teachers, educators and parents will benefit from this beautifully illustrated story by incorporating it into their curriculum of teaching about life adversities. | |||||
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Twitch & the Singing Field Heirloom | by C. S. Walkingheart May 15, 2012 | $0.99 | 10637 words | Sample 35% |
| In this short story, Twitch, the intrepid Norwich Terrier featured in the DOPS series, finds himself in an adventure with his Canine friend Tess and Special Dog Jadzsi which takes him to the mysterious spirit-fields of Mount Bracken.Twitch is feeling rather as if he has "missed it" in life, until he makes a discovery that heals a long-standing rift between a local Healer and his demanding father. | |||||
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The Spirit Stealer | by Ella M Harris May 15, 2012 | $3.99 | 39535 words | Sample 15% |
| Jimmy’s parents are going away for three months so they engage an old woman’s granddaughter as housekeeper. The old woman turns out to be Chitwe, the witch from the Antiverse. They have come to protect some ghosts from the Spirit Stealer. The Spirit Stealer has been devouring ghosts and is getting very powerful. He intends to take over the world. Jimmy and his friend Micky meet many of their frie | |||||
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Legend of Lupin Woods | by Mary Cunningham May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 34280 words | Sample 10% |
| Cynthia and Gus have solved a lot of mysteries across time, but something is seriously wrong and things are beginning to unravel. Aunt Belle is missing…again! Cynthia’s great-grandfather, Beau, was never found! And now they are wondering if Blackie is still making life miserable for Lilly and Annie? | |||||
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The Prisoner of the Shadows (A Chapter Book) | by R.K. Hinrichsen May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 12491 words | Sample 10% |
| Dan and Page search the catacombs in Italy, race through the streets of India, and follow in the footsteps of Mother Teresa to rescue their grandfather from the Prison of the Shadows. | |||||
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Percevale - IV. L’amazone bleue | by Anne de Gandt May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 9008 words | Sample 20% |
| Il était une fois une amazone et des Gorgones. Médusa s'est emparée de l'esprit du Roi et fait régner la terreur. Le royaume est en péril. Percevale et ses compagnons parviendront-ils à endiguer cette nouvelle incarnation du Mal ? | |||||
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Zoo Roo | by Jonty King May 15, 2012 | $0.99 | 29710 words | Sample 15% |
| A missing kangaroo, a mysterious detective, a tub of manure and an almost-dashing hero. "Zoo Roo" is a fast-paced and funny adventure for readers aged 10 to 12. It’s what every kid hopes will happen over the weekend, just maybe not to them. | |||||
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A-Z of Animal Poems | by Peter Cain May 15, 2012 | $2.99 | 3963 words | Sample 20% |
| A-Z of Animal Poems is original work by Captain Peter Cain and is accompanied by pictures and illustrations. The book is ideal reading for both children and adults. It is a book of generally humorous poems covering a wide range of creatures. | |||||
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Fantasy Tales for Kids - Second Volume | by Cristian Butnariu May 15, 2012 | $3.99 | 31033 words | Sample 20% |
| This second volume of the 'Fantasy World' series continues with a collection of 24 wonderful fairy tales and mythological tales from around the world. | |||||
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Kola and Gumboot See Food Shapes in the Sky | by Samantha Burridge May 14, 2012 | $4.99 | 1193 words | Sample 20% |
| Kola and Gumboot are two unwanted toys who meet on the unwanted toy pile and become good friends. In this first story Kola, an old dusty dog, organizes a surprise picnic for his dearest friend, the faithful Gumboot, a donkey with torn fur. Great graphics to stir the small child's imagination. Themes include finding true friends, seeing shapes in the clouds, sharing and having food with friends. | |||||
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Thủy HỠHà i Hước | by Hùng Trần Thái May 14, 2012 | $3.00 | 63277 words | Sample 20% |
| Những câu chuyện hà i dá»±a trên ná»n các nhân váºt 108 anh hùng Lương SÆ¡n Bạc, tuy hà i nhưng không kém phần mang Ä‘áºm tÃnh giáo dục | |||||
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Tam Quốc Hà i Hước | by Hùng Trần Thái May 14, 2012 | $3.00 | 62748 words | Sample 20% |
| Những câu chuyện hà i dá»±a trên ná»n các nhân váºt trong Tam Quốc ChÃ, không kém phần vui tươi, dà dá»m, rất được thiếu nhi Trung Quốc chá»n Ä‘á»c và bình chá»n sách hay. | |||||
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The Fairy Problem (A Short Story) | by Rebecca Knight May 14, 2012 | $0.99 | 1833 words | Sample 20% |
| If there's one thing Princess Jocelyn hates more than anything, it's those dang fairies! They're constantly causing mischief, giggling shrilly in her ear, and being generally annoying. When she smashes one and it explodes in a puff of glitter and perfume, she gets a wicked idea of how to solve the Fairy Problem once and for all... | |||||
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The Arctic Isle of Doom! (The Castle Sisters #2) | by Jason Krumbine May 14, 2012 | $2.99 | 22451 words | Sample 5% |
| Professor Henry Jones is heading up an expedition into the frozen wasteland and he's brought in a former student to help him out: Jacen Castle. And where Jacen Castle goes, his nieces, Faith and Summer, are never too far behind. But what starts out as an adventure in uncovering the past, quickly turns into a struggle to stay alive as Agent Dark and the Tancredi Group make their next move. | |||||
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This Dinosaur is... | by Brandon Justice May 14, 2012 | $3.99 | 120 words | Sample 45% |
| 20 pages of bright and colourful cartoon Dinosaurs in surreal and mundane situations. Aimed at young readers ages 3-7. With short, repetitive sentences and easy to guess words. Perfect for your little Dinosaur lover. | |||||