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I'm Afraid of the Dark
V. Moua - 2016
He thinks there are monsters hiding in his bedroom and he asks the reader to help search his room for any signs of monsters. Will the reader discover any monsters? Or will the bird be assured that monsters are not real and that it's perfectly safe to sleep in the dark. Read along as you and your child will once again enjoy the silly antics of this quirky bird! This is a read aloud kids book and is easy to read. The target age range is for preschool and young children. I'm Afraid of the Dark is a book that any child will love, especially at bedtime. Read this children's book FREE as part of your PRIME or Kindle Unlimited membership
How the Whale Got His Throat
Rudyard Kipling - 1902
The whale was once a fearsome predator who ate humans, but was changed by one of his victims.
The Secrets Of Droon
Tony Abbott - 2004
Eric, Julie, and Neal have to help Princess Keeah retrieve a magic jewel from bad Lord Sparr. The hidden stairs and the magic carpet. While helping to tidy Eric's basement, Eric, Julie, and Neal are transported to another world where Princess Keeah of Droon helps them fight the soldiers of the evil Lord Sparr.
Fablehaven
Brandon Mull - 2006
The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite.Kendra and her brother, Seth, have no idea that their grandfather is the current caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated woods, ancient laws keep relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous satyrs, plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the rules get broken -- Seth is a bit too curious and reckless for his own good -- powerful forces of evil are unleashed, and Kendra and her brother face the greatest challenge of their lives. To save their family, Fablehaven, and perhaps even the world, Kendra and Seth must find the courage to do what they fear most.
The Revenge of the Shadow King
Derek Benz - 2006
When creatures like goblins and fairies and unicorns, all characters from a card game the Grey Griffins play, begin to make appearances in Max's backyard, Max and his friends know something is terribly wrong. And it's up to them to stop the wicked creatures of the cards from destroying their town-indeed, their world.
Silence and Stone
Kathleen Duey - 2010
So when a human boy, Gavin, helps Alida escape to search for her long-lost family, their flight is filled with danger. Can they avoid Lord Dunraven's guards? How can they keep Alida's identity a secret?
How to Care for Your Monster
Norman Bridwell - 1970
Have a new monster as a pet? Worried about how to groom him, what (or whom) to feed him, how to keep him healthy, happy, and howling? Here's all you need to know -- including how to catch your very own Frankenstein, Vampire, Mummy, Werewolf.
The Various
Steve Augarde - 2003
The existence of the Various, who are strange, wild, and sometimes even deadly, has been kept secret since the beginning of time, but when their world begins to clash with the human world, they are threatened with extinction. This wonderfully imaginative story of love and loyalty is the first in a powerful trilogy.
The World's Best Fairy Tales
Belle Becker Sideman
A collection of stories from many islands, each of which has the special flavour of its country of origin.
The Wizard, the Ugly, and the Book Of Shame
Pablo Bernasconi - 2004
Chancery is not handsome. In fact, most people simply call him the Ugly. But one day while the wizard is away, the Ugly tries to cast a spell on himself... and gets disastrously funny results. Fanciful collage illustrations set the stage for a tale of sorcery, dragons, and some very unusual magical solutions.
Parkland
Victor Kelleher - 1994
But Cassie is sure that there must be life beyond the walls when she catches a glimpse of a "wild" boy.
How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found
Sara Nickerson - 2002
Gradually the mystery of her family unravels.
Tooth-Gnasher Superflash (Reading Rainbow)
Daniel Pinkwater - 1981
Full-color illustrations.
The Fairies of Nutfolk Wood
Barb Bentler Ullman - 2006
After her parents divorce and she moves to the country with her mother, Willa, anxious and unhappy with the changes in her life, discovers a world of little people called Nutfolk living in the woods around her new home.