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One of the most famous fairy tales of all time, The Little Mermaid was written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen and published in 1837. The littlest mermaid of the Sea King ventures to the surface of the ocean on her 15th birthday and falls in love with a handsome human prince whom she sees sailing on his vast ship. As her heart has been captured by this young royal, she endures great sacrifice and pain in order to be with the man she loves.

Emerald and the Ocean Parade: Emerald is learning how to be a mermaid princess, but she doesn't feel like one at all. She's not very good at waving to crowds, and royal headdresses just aren't her thing – her hair is too spiky and wild. Emerald's wriggly pet octopus, Inkibelle, doesn't much like living at the royal palace either. Emerald and the Sea Sprites: When Emerald and her stepsister, Delphina, sneak out of the palace in search of sea sprites, they know it isn't strictly 'perfect mermaid princess' behaviour, but they can't resist!

Connie is a member of the Society for the Protection of Mythical Creatures and the only one who can talk to animals and the mythical creatures she has vowed to protect. But now something dark is calling her, giving her a dangerous power. When her strange behavior means Connie is rejected by the secret society, she runs away and finds solace among the wounded mythical creatures the Society and the world have long since forgotten. But even here, she can't block out the dark voice in her head. Who is it and where does it come from?

Delve into the enchanting realm of 'A Time for Dragons,' narrated by the captivating Susie Hackel. Authored by Janet Hawvermale, this audiobook intertwines magic and science as Jennaera, a courageous young girl, embarks on an extraordinary journey with a sensitive dragon companion. In this captivating tale, Jennaera and her dragon ally navigate the perils of both past and present, confronting fears and insecurities along the way. As they unravel the mysteries of time travel and empathy, they must bridge the gap between dragons and humans, fostering trust amidst uncertainty.

Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming story provides some important - and not so important - library etiquette in a very entertaining way.

Thirteen-year-old piper Patch Brightwater is a boy in disgrace. Thrown in jail for playing a forbidden spell, he is no one's idea of a hero. But then he discovers a deadly truth—the evil Piper of Hamelyn is on the loose. With the help of Wren, a girl cursed to live as a rat, and Barver, a fire-breathing dracogriff, Patch must stop the Piper from sparking the biggest battle of them all.

It's a special day in Kittentail Cove! Purrmaids have a chance to sing in front of the whole town. Shelly can't wait to try out. Especially once she hears this year's surprise guest. The winning purrmaids get to sing with famous pop star Kelpy Sharkson! There's just one problem. Shelly thinks practice makes purr-fect, but her friends get tired of singing all day. Can the purrmaids find a way to work hard and have fun?

When Kat needs something to distract her from her new baby sister, it's the perfect time to go exploring in the forest. She and Rosie find a baby gem dragon coughing and spluttering in the Crystal Caves. What has made her whole colony so sick, and could it have something to do with the gnomes' new mining machines? It's time to start an anti-pollution campaign—with just a little help from Dr. Hart!

Kohei Fujiwara has never seen a big ryū in real life. Those dragons all disappeared from Japan after World War II, and 20 years later, they've become the stuff of legend. Their smaller cousins, who can fit in your palm, are all that remain. And Kohei loves his ryū, Yuharu, but...Kohei has a memory of the big ryū. He knows that's impossible, but still, it's there, in his mind. In it, he can see his grandpa—Ojiisan—gazing up at the big ryū with what looks to Kohei like total and absolute wonder.

Lisa brings this rich collection of poems, stories, and Illustrations, culled from her experience over more than 10 years of teaching Waldorf-oriented art and craft classes for children. Lisa prefaces each of her classes with a story or poem to set an appropriate ambiance and give the children a gentle lead. The material, reflecting her passion for the natural world, offers a delightful selection to inspire, nurture, and guide the little ones to grow and blossom into her gentle but sure vision of growing the seeds of art within each child.

Kai and his fellow dragonseers practice their powers in a hidden cavern known as Guild Hall. But when the royal prince invites them to the palace, the dragonseers must leave the safety of their hideout. There they encounter a fearsome dragon and a mystical potion in a secret lair! The others sense danger, but Kai feels strangely drawn to a mysterious dark force, one with the power to destroy. Will he ignore the warnings of his own loyal dragon, Boneshadow, and risk losing everything to explore the dangerous unknown?

Als Alex und ihr Bruder Conner ein altes Märchenbuch geschenkt bekommen, machen sie eine unglaubliche Entdeckung: Das Buch ist ein Portal in eine magische Welt! Sie treffen Schneewittchen, Dornröschen, ein böses Wolfsrudel und viele andere Figuren - die alten Geschichten, die ihnen ihre Großmutter immer erzählt hat, sind wirklich passiert! Doch nicht alle Lieblingscharaktere sind so, wie die Kinder sie sich vorgestellt haben. Rotkäppchen beispielsweise ist eine richtige Zicke! Alex und Conner kommen aus dem Staunen nicht mehr heraus.

At Dragon Towers every child is paired with their very own dragon best friend, and every dragon has their own special magic power, from fire-breathing to going invisible and even making slime. Theo's dragon Wanda is a bit different to the other dragons – she’s more friendly than fearsome, she gets distracted by her tail when flying, and when Theo first met her she didn’t seem to have any powers at all. But Wanda is Theo’s best friend, things are NEVER boring when she’s around – and in fact she has the rarest power of all… a magical bum.

New kid Jorge is shocked to learn that his beastly friend Carter isn't the only legendary creature in Boca falls. Every few years, the town is terrorized by a haunted . . . piñata? Rumor has it that the petrifying party decoration floats around setting eerie fires to avenge a long-ago betrayal. Jorge can't help but laugh, until a rash of green fires forces the townspeople to consider moving away, including the parents of his pals Ernie and Liza! With Carter at their side, the three friends are in a race against time to catch the real culprit.

Greg is eager to learn how to be REALLY funny and who better to teach him than a superstar unicorn?! Hold on tight for a super-silly, super-sweet sausage rollercoaster adventure, full of twists and turns.

Diese Schule birgt ein Geheimnis: Wer Glück hat, findet hier den besten Freund, den es auf der Welt gibt. Ein magisches Tier. Ein Tier, das sprechen kann. Wenn es zu dir gehört ... Niemand darf von den sprechenden Tieren und dem Geheimnis der magischen Zoohandlung wissen. Trotzdem verplappern sich Ida und ihr Fuchs Rabbat. Was, wenn die Lehrerin Miss Cornfield davon erfährt.

Keir thinks he knows about bad luck. His elven mother is dying of a wasting disease. His human father, severely injured in the war, struggles to walk. A brutal Winterfall clasps his mountainous kingdom in talons of ice. The people are starving. His family, his little sisters, depend on him to see them to Dragonmas Day. They need a miracle. But who believes in miracles anymore?

In a cave high up on a mountain lives a very wealthy dragon with large piles of gold and jewelry. But, he is sad because he has no one to share the beauty of his riches with. At the bottom of the mountain is a poor, tiny village, full of villagers who are always tired and hungry. Among them is a boy named Olyn, who asks his father one day why there isn’t enough food to eat.

This is a story from the Dragon Tales collection.

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