Stories to Read Aloud
Stories to Read Aloud
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Welcome to a World Full of Magic
An enchanting, highly illustrated read-aloud book which the whole family will love!
Unadulterated adventure in a glowing forest full of fantastical creatures.
Where have the fortuna lights gone? They were always visible in the sky above the Land of Light, but now they seem to have vanished. The only thing that can bring them back is an enchanted amulet – and this is what Karla and Frederik need to find! Together with their glowing snail Tini, the two friends set off on an adventure-packed hunt. It leads them deep into the Glimmering Forest, teeming with wondrous creatures. Here they encounter Earth Murpels and Night Elves, Candle Goblins and sinister Shadow Biters. However, nothing’s going to distract Karla and Frederik from their goal: to re-illuminate the Land of Light...
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of our popular Question Book series
Why don't sharks have to go to the dentist? Why don't penguins get cold feet? Where is the wind, when it's not blowing? Children are never shy about asking questions. Adults, however, are not always quite so forthcoming with the answers – not least as they don't always know them! However, these clever and amusing stories will help to plug the gaps.
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Hey, I’m Fia! I have to tell you about the Heart Gang’s brand-new adventures – because things are really happening again on Spielstraße! This time, our mission to spread kindness takes us to a haunted factory, where spooky surprises await. We also get to run Frida’s little shop for a day, travel back in time in a real time machine, and search for a missing stuffed animal.
And when someone tries to break up the Heart Gang? No chance! We come up with a brilliant plan – because, by thunder, we always stick together!
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A scarecrow and a bird as best friends: The grand finale of this odd couple – a magical rescue full of courage, clever twists, and true friendship in the style of The Wizard of Oz.
Mats Peep and Mathilde Scarecrow were only planning a quiet trip. But when Mats’ family mysteriously vanishes, their journey turns into a daring rescue mission across fantastical worlds.
From battling the whims of a treacherous waterway to racing through the skies in a flying village, from being
swallowed by a hungry hut to facing King Conker and his Roasted Guards in Meadowvale – Mats and Mathilde must rely on courage, cleverness, and the power of true friendship.
Together, they embark on their greatest adventure yet — leading to an unforgettable finale!
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When memories fade, love still remembers – a warm and tender story about dementia, from beloved children’s author Paul Maar and his daughter Anne.
Benny’s grandpa has been acting a little strange lately. He forgets where he’s put things, makes up funny new words, and once even put his shoes in the refrigerator! When Benny asks why, Grandpa sometimes gets cross – or very quiet.
Little by little, Benny begins to understand: Grandpa Bear is ill, and his memory isn’t what it used to be.
But even when things get confusing, there’s one thing they never forget – how to laugh together.
These stories come from a time when the Greek gods still lived atop Mount Olympus. Today, no gods remain on the mountain – maybe the airplanes scared them off…
Discover how Zeus became the thundering ruler of Olympus and why the Sphinx turned to stone. Find out how Theseus never lost track of his famous red thread, how Achilles got his one weak spot, and how the Trojans bet on the wrong horse – literally!
The classic myths of Ancient Greece – retold in a way that’s fun, exciting, and easy for kids to understand – with a generous splash of humor!
Reading fun and education in one: the most exciting Greek legends told in a child-friendly and humorous way.
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Adventure in Pyjamas!
“Tap, tap, tap!” Who’s that knocking on the window in the middle of the night? Paul tiptoes across the room and pulls back the curtain. Unbelievable! Carly Comet, the little astronaut and space explorer, is hovering in the air outside – in a flame-red rocket. Paul is thrilled! Naturally, he would love to go for a ride with Carly Comet and fish real MARSmallows on Mars. So Paul grabs his cuddly rat Conrad, and hops aboard the rocket. Shortly after, when star girl Chrissy Crystal tells them about a shooting star that has just crashed into the middle of a rainbow, they are all determined to go and help repair the rainbow!
- A small hero for children who don’t like going to bed
- Great adventures with a snuggle factor, perfect for goodnight rituals!
- A wonderful adventure in chapters ideal for reading aloud
Lively Karla and dreamy Prince Frederick became best friends in the first "Land of Lights" volume.
Their new adventure takes them deep into the Spiky Mountains. When they get into difficulties, they try to use their gold dust to summon the magician to help them. But alas! Their dust is anything but golden and has all of a sudden turned dull and black. What has happened? Is it just the dust which has changed - or also the magician himself?
- Fantastic mix of friendship, forest and adventure stories
- Whirligigs and light-up snails: a magical fantasy world of lovingly drawn characters
- Second volume of the read-aloud series for children aged 5 to 99
Twenty-five in One Fell Swoop
Straight from “the old times when a wish could still make a difference” comes this marvellous compendium of Grimms’ fairy tales, with the Frog Prince and Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow White, the Bremen Town Musicians, Little Red Riding Hood, Rumplestiltskin and altogether 25 of the best-loved fairy tales. With child-appropriate illustrations, this is a beautiful picture book that’s great for reading aloud.
A fairy-tale treasury for the whole family
A perennial favourite in the read-aloud segment
Magically and lavishly illustrated
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- True festive values: togetherness and happiness.
- Small pleasures are the biggest present.
In "Tiger and Bear, it's Christmas time!", based on Janosch's famous characters and written by Florian Fickel, Tiger and Bear experience the magical anticipation of Christmas together with the traveling donkey Mallorca, who turns up one day in their cosy den. With his arrival, Tiger and Bear learn about the tradition of Christmas - a festival full of joy, decorations and presents that is celebrated over 24 days.
To shorten the waiting time and get fully in the mood for the festivities, they invent an innovative countdown tear-off calendar and a wish list mailbox in the hope of reaching the mysterious Mr. Santa Claus. As they embark on a quest to find the true spirit of Christmas, they open their hearts and their dens to other animals who would be alone in the cold season.
The book is a heart-warming story about friendship, solidarity and small happiness, told in 24 chapters that serve as an Advent calendar to read aloud. It offers great reading fun for children aged 4 and over and conveys valuable messages about true values for the festive season.
- An Advent calendar in book form: 24 chapters full of pre-Christmas adventures with Tiger, Bear and the traveling donkey Mallorca, ideal for reading aloud every day during Advent.
- Values of friendship and solidarity: illustrates the importance of community and caring for one another during the festive Christmas season.
- Based on Janosch's popular characters: Immerse yourself in the cozy and warm-hearted world of Tiger and Bear, complemented by Florian Fickel's creative storytelling.
- Encourages the anticipation of Christmas: A wonderful way to sweeten the wait for Christmas for children from the age of 4 and introduce them to the traditions of the holiday.
- Educational and entertaining: Provides not only great reading fun, but also a platform to talk to children about the meaning of Christmas.
- Unique gift: Ideal as a gift or to enrich your own reading library during the Advent season.
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- For cuddly children: the very best bedtime book!
- With brand-new read-aloud stories by bestselling author
Anne-Kristin zur Brügge
Children love bedtime rituals and imaginative read-aloud stories – especially aboutlittle animals. What does the little lion do before daddy says goodnight? What doesthe tomcat say to the little kitten when he goes to bed, and what do mouse children doto fall asleep more quickly? Following the huge success of the cardboard picture book"How little animals go to sleep", there is now a read-aloud book with wonderful, longerstories for reading aloud, falling asleep and dreaming.
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Imagine there's a magical place in the middle of the enchanted forest where the children of all the mythical creatures come together. Welcome to the magical kindergarten! This is where our little friends get to know each other: Pim Pegasus, Dex the dragon, Nini the nixie, and Topsy the troll girl. And a first big adventure awaits them where they meet Bork, the little sapling. The fabulous friends have to save the enchanted forest, and they can only do so if they stick together.
- Magical world for preschoolers.
- Children discover the magical world of mythical creatures as well as their own abilities.
One frosty winter’s night, gamekeeper Vanya hears a knock on his door. It’s a freezing hare seeking sanctuary – and, of course, Vanya lets him in. But shortly afterwards, he’s joined by a fox, and then by a bear. How’s that going to work out? The animals promise Vanya that they will not fall out with one another. When Vanya wakes up the next morning, he thinks he must have dreamed it all. But then he sees the tracks in the snow … | 4 +
Once upon a time … we found the most wonderful fairy tales in the world! A varied selection of child-appropriate, fairy tales to read-aloud from some very different cultures from around the world - with exceptionally delightful illustrations and beautifully bound. A fairy-tale journey around the world: from old familiar tales of the Brothers Grimm, Andersen and Wilhelm Hauff to Scandinavian tales of trolls and fairy tales from Africa, Asia and America. A treasure of a book for children and parents alike that will never lose its charm. - A very special family book, artistically designed, imaginative, opulent - Cosmopolitanism meets tradition – a treasure for everyone - Delightful, richly detailed illustrations by Jasmin Schäfer | 5 +
How can it be that there is suddenly no more light in the Glimmering Forest? And even the Blinking Moor has suddenly stopped blinking. Day by day it gets darker in the Land of Light ... Dark wings fly through towns and forests and make the light disappear. But where do these sinister creatures come from? And how can they be driven away again? Everyone is faced with a mystery and is looking for answers, including lively Karla and dreamy Prince Frederik. They set off into the western wilderness where they have to hike through the cold ice caves to the dark northern mountains. The two best friends soon realise that the dark wings are not the only problem. Because high in the north, far beyond the ice caves, an even greater threat is awakening ... Will Karla and Frederik manage to save the Land of Light? | 5 +
Where there's a mum, there's a home. And Mathilde knows that her mum – the girl who brought her to life – lives in the place where the sun sets. So the scarecrow sets off on an adventurous journey, together with Mats Piep. Mats is a swarrow (half swallow, half sparrow) and has missed the bird migration south because of his fear of flying. On their journey, the two experience many colorful adventures in fantastic places, and soon the bird and the scarecrow become the very best of friends. But in the end, will they find what they are looking for?
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- Magical stories for unicorn fans: the highly successful series is
now also available to read aloud! - With lots of funny and magical illustrations
The world of unicorns is full of magic and imagination. What exactly does it look like, how to make friends with a unicorn, where do unicorns go on vacation, and what happens when unicorns catch a cold – unicorn expert Ruby van der Bogen describes all this in short read-aloud stories. She talks about her best friend, the unicorn Enno MacHorn, and about the little magical house in which she lives. And she explains how children can explore the unicorn world and become unicorn experts themselves. A kind of guide to immersing yourself in fantastic worlds and a life full of magic. Simply fabulous!
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The unicorn craze? Totally pathetic! says Kurt.
A pesky bird, a princess who beats up the prince and Kurt, an unwilling unicorn who thinks, sparkly pink stars and rose-scented farts are totally pathetic – it’s enough to make you weep. But what’s the good of complaining? With a little help from Trill the bird and the ninja goldfish, unicorn Kurt will rescue kidnapped Prince Flea in the end, pink fur or none.
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The Only Thing Worse Than Unicorns? Twonicorns!
Volume 2 of the fast-paced read-aloud best seller – Kurt defies all unicorn clichés!
Read-aloud enjoyment for children and adults alike
Too much unicorning! After freeing the Princess, Kurt wants a bit of peace and quiet. However, Trill’s little brother and the other animals are still imprisoned, so his hopes of having a rest are dashed. What follows is a horn-ruffling adventure in which Kurt only just manages to escape from the clutches of a love-struck pig with its sights set on the unicorn – and then a Twonicorn appears on the scene and even more chaos ensues. Of course, everyone lives happily ever after, and all the animals are freed. In Volume 2 of her series about the grumpy unicorn Kurt, Chantal Schreiber has again created a fast-paced read-aloud treat.
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Kurt goes Ninja: a new adventure for the reluctant unicorn.
Friendship? Duty? Kurt can take them or leave them. But when Fred, leader of the brave Ninja Goldfish, needs help, the grumpy unicorn gets stuck straight in. Ninja goldfish are vanishing from Fred’s shoal. Kurt quickly turns himself into the world’s first Ninja Unicorn. The two heroes set out on a rollercoaster hunt for the missing fish. Things start to look dicey, and they end up being helped by a violet-scented farting Twonicorn. In short: Kurt is back - grumpier and funnier than ever!
Third volume of the hilarious series: join the Cult of Kurt!
A fictional first: a grumpy ninja unicorn.
“In” Ninja topic: boys love Kurt, too!
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A princess who falls into eternal sleep in her castle of thorns, a frog who can be transformed into a prince by a kiss, two siblings who encounter a gingerbread house in the forest and Rumpelstiltskin whose name "nobody knows" - all their stories come together in this anthology, lovingly retold and accompanied by enchanting illustrations. A particularly thick treasure of fairy tales to browse through together, with eight of the most popular fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm:
- Sleeping Beauty
- Hansel and Gretel
- Snow White
- Cinderella
- The Frog Prince
- Rumpelstiltskin
- Rapunzel
- Mother Holle
- Star Wars for kindergarten children: The Kosmo Kids inspire girls and boys for science fiction.
- Each chapter is a fun adventure - brilliantly illustrated with lots of details to discover
- Ingenious science fiction read-aloud volume with fun space stories and plenty of jokes for nerdy adults
Finally a space pilot! Earth boy Kelvin is finally a Kosmo Kid, an astronaut on behalf of the Infinite Expanse Exploration (IEE) and is now allowed to discover unexplored galaxies and go on adventures. Together with mechanic Astra, yeti Knurr and robot Lightspeed they jet off in their brand new spaceship. They help with a galactic emergency call, help cuddly alien dogs, save themselves from a living planet, even help bad scoundrels out of trouble on a bulkhead square and keep gooey baddies at bay.
They can't catch their breath for a second!
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- The 3rd volume of the series of read-alouds about 3 tech-savvy kindergarten children and their ingenious robot
- Exciting inventor adventure about a lost gold treasure
- Perfect for all kindergarten children interested in STEM
Great excitement in the Wonderwall kindergarten: a lost Viking gold treasure has turned up, and a second treasure is still buried somewhere! The gang of inventors around Ola, Ebru, Benno and the ingenious robot Smart must find it at all costs. It's hard to believe that the cranky nursery caretaker Mr Knallinger, of all people, is supposed to be the descendant of the Viking. Does this mean that the treasure is buried in his garden? The children immediately have the brilliant idea: they build a pit-digging device.
The new volume of the inventor gang by Nicolas Gorny combines technology and the favourite topic of treasure hunting in an inimitably funny way!
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- The first read-aloud book of the Little Owl.
- Using the example of the little owl, children learn: Don't be afraid of a moving house.
- A difficult subject for children is explained in easy rhymes in a way that is suitable for children. and has a happy ending.
The Little Owl has to move! What a shock, although she loves her little nest with the dormouse as her neighbour. But the tree is simply too rotten and no longer a safe place for the owl. Fortunately, the dormouse tells her a secret: where your loved ones are, you will also feel at home! With this knowledge and the help of many friends, the little owl finds the move much easier. When all her friends visit her in her new nest, the little owl realises that moving is a great thing!
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