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Welcome to the Weenie Zone! A boy and his family narrowly escape a zombie apocalypse - or do they? A girl neglects her cat's litter box and finds herself in a heap of trouble. And a group of clicking, scrolling, tapping wireless weenies find themselves on the edge of disaster. Here are 33 hilarious and harrowing stories that will scare you, make you laugh, or see the world in a whole new way.

Stranded aliens seek out Earth's most intelligent species. (Hint: It's not us.) A bully discovers the meaning of "spatial displacement." Two girls find out why you should never annoy a witch. When a swarm of sneaking, slashing, scurrying ninja weenies invades their neighborhood, a boy and his best friend find a way to fight back. Here are 33 hilarious and harrowing stories that will scare you, make you laugh, or see the world in a whole new way. Find out where David got the idea for each story at the end of the book. Don't be a weenie. Listen to these stories. If you dare!

A girl doesn't have a date for the school dance - until her dad makes one for her in his lab. "Lily - meet Stitchy." A family enjoys a nice Thanksgiving dinner - until they are interrupted by a torrent of turkeys out for revenge. A princess meets a pea-brained suitor. And the battle of two red hot pepper weenies ends in flames. Critically-acclaimed author and master of the macabre David Lubar returns from a journey into the darkest depths of his brain with 35 more warped and creepy tales.

From the award-winning author of Hidden Talents, two remarkable short-story collections - Kidzilla and The Witch's Monkey - together for the first time. Plus several brand-new stories. Each hilarious and harrowing. A substitute teacher finds out she has some monsters for students. A group of kids attempts a levitation trick with hair-raising results. A neighborhood is so boring the grown-ups are turning into...well...you know. And dozens more.

Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres suivants : Monsieur Nuage est enrhumé. Le pull de Pauline. Grand-Mère Ourse et le Petit Chaperon blanc. Petit à petit, Pépone fait son nid. La petite fée au pyjama gris. Un cheveu dans ma soupe. Le magazine de référence qui éveille les enfants aux contes des souvenirs de lecture pour la vie ! À l'âge où l'enfant ne sait pas lire, il a besoin d'histoires mettant en mots et en images ce qu'il ne saurait dire ou appréhender autrement, et de récits pour se représenter le monde et ses émotions.

A short story narrated by 13-year-old author Caden McCoy about a set of twins that want to go to a mega ramp scooter competition. When something happens along the way, will their dream come true?

A short story of approximately 3,600 words, set in a Welsh village in the 1950s. Jenny, a naive 10-year-old school girl who is "smitten" with a young lad, tells her story. This is a short story suitable for kids from about seven or eight years old to about 10 or 11 years old.

Tommy has been waiting for this day all year, his dad promised him that they would do something exciting and they did. His friend Johnny and his dog Raphael comes along and they have the time of their life, exploring the park, eating pizza and having fun. Join Tommy, Johnny and Raphael as they have a Spring Break Blast.

As William turns 12, he wonders if Jason is still his best friend. In the past year, Jason has grown a foot taller, while William is still a shrimp. When Jason challenges William to “jump the trains,” William is terrified. How else can he prove himself to Jason? William gets his answer when his former housekeeper sends him a magic token that once again transports him to Sir Simon’s castle in the Middle Ages, this time with Jason.

Here is a charming Christmas tale about a young woman staying with her aunt in rural New England. When Sophie invites her high-society friends to visit her and Aunt Pemy, they quickly - and much to their delight - discover that there's much more to country life than they had ever imagined.

Danny has only one dream - football, but he's useless at it. Danny, though, has allies - his teacher Miss Gilby and Chris, who adopted him as a challenge and who is the school's football hero.

Nieuwe sprookjes van Janneke Schotveld. In Het kattenmannetje en andere sprookjes passeert een bonte stoet sprookjesfiguren de revue, van stoere ridsters en stokoude ooievaars tot piepkleine tovenaartjes en heel grote reuzen. Maak kennis met Mijntje, die besluit haar broertje in een konijn te veranderen. Met Vidor, die alles van draken denkt te weten – totdat hij een wel heel bijzonder exemplaar tegenkomt. Met Ali Baba, wiens naam je misschien bekend voorkomt, want zijn overoveroverovergrootvader was best beroemd.

A children's book, based on six different stories, inspired by children.

Erlebe gemeinsam mit deinem Kind eine aufregende Reise in die Welt der Dinosaurier. In jedem Kapitel trifft der neugierige kleine Junge Henri auf neue, aufregende Dino-Freunde und erlebt unvergessliche Abenteuer – vom Schatzsuchen , einer versteckten Dino Höhle bis zum Fliegen auf einem Pteranodon. Dieses Buch ist mehr als nur eine Sammlung spannender Geschichten.

Book 10 starts with Gerumph having a very frustrating dream about trying to find a way into a lovely grove full of bananas. Before he can solve the puzzle, Honeybear wakes him up so they can set out on the long journey in search of her mother.

Ethan Obi-Wan was a bright, brave boy, named after the legendary Jedi by his Star Wars-loving father. Together, they shared a deep love for each other and the world around them. Though both confined to wheelchairs, their spirits were unstoppable, and whenever faced with a challenge, they'd rally together: "It's Obi and Dad versus the world!”

Whisper in your Ear is a captivating collection of bedtime stories inspired by London’s African communities, designed to resonate with children of all backgrounds. This unique book offers parents and children alike the opportunity to explore diverse cultural narratives in a modern, inclusive format.

Embark on a delightful journey through the enchanting world of Forest Grove School, where two feathered friends, Cindy the blue jay and John the robin, discover the magic of friendship, curiosity, and imagination. In "Birds of the Same Feather: Tales of Cindy and John's Playful Adventures in School," listeners are invited to join Cindy and John as they navigate the joys and challenges of school life in the heart of a vibrant forest. From their very first meeting on the forest floor to their playful escapades in the schoolyard, Cindy and John's bond grows stronger with each passing day.

Embark on an enchanting journey with Emily as she sets out on a quest to uncover the secrets of a mysterious treasure map in "Emily's Secret Treasure Hunt." Filled with vivid imagery, captivating characters, and heartwarming lessons, this bedtime storybook transports listeners to a world of magic, adventure, and discovery.

On Lizzie's seventh birthday, she gets a cute and playful puppy. Little does she know the joy that Peewee will bring into her life. Follow the adventures of Peewee the Playful Puppy! What kinds of adventures will Lizzie and Peewee get into?