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Jackson Fickle had a pretty simple life. As the Personal Assistant to the Non-Personal Assistant to the Executive Assistant to the President of Earth, nobody expected much from him. But when he takes a bite of a tunafish sandwich that wasn’t meant for him, and is sucked through a blackhole and pulled onto a Byzong Warship, he finds that his greatest adventure is about to begin. Follow along with a new chapter to the Solar Snooks Saga posted every week!

For those spending time at home, looking for a cozy adventure or bedtime story for kids, we offer this imaginative rhyming picture book, read by the author, Daniel Errico. Follow the Marmabill on her quest through the rainforest, where she meets fantastical creatures like wugs, tankadiggies, and flying fluthers. As her journey takes her from treetops to glowing underground caves, the Marmabill finds out for herself the true meaning of home. Remember, our stories for kids are here for you to read at any time. And remember, Dream Big!

Gemma is a middle grade novel that follows a curious explorer and her ring-tailed lemur, Milo, as they hunt for the “most greatest treasure in the world”. Solving riddles, battling a bell-wearing jaguar, and traveling the Eight Seas, Gemma’s adventures take her from a young girl to a brave captain, whose only limits are the stars.

While drawing in class at Stagwood School, 12-year old Cal sees a frog staring at him through the window. Stranger than that, is the fact that this frog happens to be wearing glasses.

Cal and his best friend, Soy, learn that the frog (who prefers the name Deli) has sought them out for a reason. When a school administrator named Ream reveals himself to be a dragon, the boys discover that fairytales are real, and that there is magic afoot in Stagwood. With Ream on their tail, the trio must unearth a powerful tool protected by riddles and rile (the magic that fuels nightmares) to save the fate of all fairytales past. But, before Cal can defeat Ream, he has to deal with Soy's knack for arguing with magical creatures, discover the truth about Deli's identity, and earn his place as the hero of the story. The Guardians of Lore is a middle grade novel that centers around two life-long friends, infusing humor and fantasy-based riddles into a modern fairytale.

This quirky tale is about our most infamous character of all. If you don’t have a soufflé-baking, trumpet-blaring, sleigh-riding friend, then maybe it’s time that you met Ms. McKay. Told as a monorhyme poem. “Say what you will or say what you may, you’ll remember the day that you met Ms. McKay…”

Mr. McKay is a most mischievous fellow. His hair and eyes have been known to change color with the seasons. If you ever feel a warm breeze on a very cold winter day, be sure to keep your coat on, because it may be Mr. McKay playing his trick! A light-hearted, rhyming bedtime story about keeping your coat on when it’s awfully cold outside.

“The wolves in the woods, grow as wild as trees. They do not say Thank You. They do not say Please.”

A rhyming story book about a young wolf pup unlike any other. When the moon is full and all the wolves are howling, Warren turns into a mild-mannered boy, eating sandwiches with the crusts cut off, and going to bed early. That’s because Warren is secretly a wereboy. But when the rest of his pack finds out the truth, Warren has to show them that sometimes our biggest differences are our greatest strengths.

Ages 3-8, Narrated, Read Along

Explore the ocean floor and discover the location of Orangebeard's Treasure in this series of adventure stories for kids! Each location that you visit under the sea reveals a unique story from the gnarble. Piece together the clues with reading comprehension and reasoning skills to solve the mystery!

The Journey of the Noble Gnarble is a number one best-selling ebook that has been adapted into a hardcover book and play. Through rhyming verse and engaging illustrations, the Noble Gnarble teaches kids about perseverance and determination in the face of obstacles. Dream Big!

Ages 3-5, Narrated, Read Along

One of our most popular children’s stories, this is the tale of a group of robots winding down for the night. The Robot Bedtime Book is a playful bedtime story that encourages interaction, imagination, and a fun bedtime routine. 

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Do you remember when our parents used to read us stories during the leisure period or before bedtime? As parents ourselves in the 21st century, we have become so swamped that we hardly get time to read stories to our little ones. But you must know that reading storybooks to kids have many benefits. So, here is the best list of storybooks online that you can read out to your little one, whether at bedtime or during the day! 

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If you ever feel a warm breeze on a freezing winter day, keep your coat on because it could be Mr. McKay at work! The best part about this story is that it is a rhyming bedtime tale about keeping your jacket on when it’s bitterly cold outside.

Recommended for ages 5-7

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The narrative of Becca’s Wild Moose Chase is about a bumblebee and a moose. Following an unfortunate first encounter and a chase across the prairie, the pair forgets their differences and become best friends, viewing each other as family.

This raucous rhyming story of love and forgiveness will appeal to preschool children. 

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While drawing in class, Cal, a 12-year-old student at Stanwood School, observes a frog staring at him through the glass. The actuality that this frog is wearing spectacles is even weirder. Cal and his best friend, Soy, investigate that the frog known as Deli has shown up to them for a reason. Filled with mystery, action & much more, this storybook promises heaps of fun to your little ones!

This story is recommended for elementary school students.

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The plot revolves around a lonely street dog who has no friends & is alone. But soon, he meets a companion. Read this story to your kids and help them discover the true power of Jesus Christ’s love.

Suitable for kids aged between 3 to 5

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In this story, Mandy and Grandpa explore the woods together. They also learn to be in harmony with nature and discuss important issues. To help kids understand the special bond of grandparents & grandchildren, read this fantastic & free illustrated children’s book to your little one. 

Suitable for ages 3-5

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Follow Marmabill on her journey through the rainforest, where she encounters fantastical creatures such as wugs, tankadiggies, and flying feathers. Through her journey, Marmabill discovers the true meaning of home. 

Recommended for ages 3-6

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This collection of short stories follows two friends – Frog and Chick as they work out their differences and eventually come to terms. Fox and Chick have a sleepover, look for a lost hammer, and throw a surprise party in this third book in the series. The relatable storylines and humorous tone make this an enjoyable way for young readers to learn about friendship.

Suitable for ages 5-8

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Gemma is a middle-grade novel about a curious explorer and her ring-tailed lemur, Milo, as they search for the world’s greatest treasure. Gemma’s adventures take her from a young girl to a brave captain whose only limits are the stars, as she solves riddles, battles a bell-wearing jaguar, and travels the Eight Seas. 

A story for ages 5+

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A couple who cannot have children is miraculously blessed with a baby girl—but not just any baby girl. This Hans Christian Andersen classic, updated by Tom Roberts, will encapsulate your child’s heart and fantasy. 

A story for ages 2-6

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A young child discovers that spending all day on his sofa playing computer games is fun. His disregard for good hygiene, clean air, and exercise wreaks havoc on his young body, and before long, the little lad becomes a prisoner of his design. Sofa Boy is a humorous and beautifully illustrated narrative that teaches children moral values & promises laughter.

Related Reading: Best Bedtime Stories for Kids of Every Age Group

A story for ages 4-8

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Bean, one of the story’s protagonists, pulls a prank on her sister, and she receives unexpected support from Ivy, the new neighbor. Characters that are vibrant and full of humor make this a charming and addictive start to a new series. 

Suitable for ages 5-7

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Carmen, a rather mean and demanding cat, is distraught when a new family member arrives. She is even more upset when a very active kitten joins the household. A beautifully illustrated story with rhymed text that demonstrates the benefits of treating pets with love and patience.

A story for kids of ages 5-10

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This is a hilarious diary-style illustrated novel. A bully at school rules recess with an unfair playground tax in this first book. After a disastrous summer, all Robin can think about is regaining her best friend, Mary Ann. But to do so, she must become a legendary outlaw at Nottingham Elementary at any cost.

Suitable for ages 8-12

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According to many sailors, women were once considered bad luck on ships. But Anne Bonny quickly disproved them! This fearless pirate holds her own during raids and battles, wielding a pistol and a dagger to dispatch foes.

Suitable for ages 8-12

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The story’s protagonist, Sam, first emerges in Foggy Harbor, a suburb of only 3,230 people. All she sees is a tiny, boring town far from home. And knowing she’ll be stuck there all summer with her grumpy Uncle Mitch only adds to her misery. Read this fascinating storybook & help your kids explore their adventures. 

Suitable for ages 8-10

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This one-of-a-kind book dives deep into the idea of opposites by investigating the life lessons that opposites can teach us. What, for example, can we learn from the opposites, build and destroy? We cry when something is damaged, but we don’t give up: we rebuild it, bigger and better this time! With this charming book, you can give your child a simple beginning to significant life lessons.

Suitable for kids ages 4-8

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When the great owl is struck by a mysterious illness, Topaz and his companions enter a forbidden land to search for the stolen magical cure. This story is sure to keep young readers turning pages from beginning to end. 

Suitable for ages 6-12

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Hide and Seek is based on the adventures of a girl (Sally) and her friends, who first fell into a deep dark hole in the ground, and then they found a treasure.

Suitable for ages 2-5

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An older woman, who lives with her husband, bakes a gingerbread man, who escapes from the oven and runs away. The woman and her husband follow him but are unsuccessful in catching him.

Suitable for ages 18 months – 2 years

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This fun book explores the words’ stop’ and ‘go’ in various situations to develop a feeling of caution in the kids. 

Suitable for ages 5-7

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This story is about the word ‘No.’ Many individuals believe that “No” is not a positive word & that children should not use it. Although the world is increasingly becoming a “Yes” world, “No” may still have a place. 

A story for ages 2-8

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The forest animals tease Jessie, the rabbit, about his shy behavior. However, when a friend is in danger, the nervous Jessie saves the day because of his bravery and quick thinking.

Suitable for ages 2-8

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Little Sari realizes that unseen alligators are silently causing problems for her and everyone else.  

Suitable for ages 3-8

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This is a story of a brother and sister who desire to catch the moon and discover an innovative way to fly using their imaginations. 

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Suitable for ages 6-10

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This is a story about a little boy who loves all the things that can fly. It will undoubtedly make your kids wish for a pair of wings & give them the confidence to fly in life.

A story for elementary school students

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Once upon a time, the monkey and the crocodile became friends, but the crocodile’s evil wife had other motives. She desires to eat the monkey’s heart.

Suitable for ages 3-5

Read the full story here.

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I found a frog is a fairy tale about a tadpole’s transformation into a frog. It’s entertaining, educational, and will bring a wide smile to your child’s face.

Suitable for ages 4-10

To learn more about this story, read it here.

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Once upon a time, on a lovely sunny day by the sea – a dog, flea, and hog met.

Suitable for ages 3-8

Read the full story here to know what happened on a bright sunny day.

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This is the fantastic story of a buzzy bee, who is unlike any other and travels out at night searching for a delectable flower.

Suitable for ages 3-5

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Jimmy’s first day of school is a story of a boy ‘Jimmy’ who starts school for the first time. It is a story that prepares young readers for different life transitions that they will face.

Suitable for ages 2-6

You can read the full story here.

Reading isn’t the only solution to assist your child in developing their language and literacy skills. Telling stories and singing songs together are also excellent practices for developing early literacy skills, and your child will most likely have a fun time doing it.

You and your child may enjoy making up stories or sharing family stories. The songs, stories, and interactions you share with your child will help them learn words and develop language skills. There are numerous advantages to reading stories to children. The 30 storybooks mentioned above are free & you can read them with your little ones at any given time! 

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Dragunsky's funny and instructive story about how Denis imagined himself as an adult. The boy dreamed about how he would reprimand his father, mother and grandmother for misbehavior: being late, walking without a hat, talking at dinner, etc. This ...

An interesting and informative story about two friends who bought two toy phones to talk to each other . Yes, only Mishka decided to disassemble his apparatus and see how it works. And to collect, as it was, and ...

A story about two friends who were left alone at the dacha for two days. When leaving, my mother explained how to cook porridge and soup. Yes, only the boys did not listen to advice at all. Read how the friends caught the escaping porridge, got out the bucket...

A funny story about how the yard dog Bobik came to visit his master Barbos. Bobik was surprised by everything in the house: a wall clock, a hairbrush, a mirror, a TV set. Watchdog, as a hospitable host, explained to a friend about the purpose of objects. And then…

Dragunsky's story about Denisk and Mishka, who did their homework together. At the same time, Deniska tells a friend about lemurs. Then the boys decide to check each other's work and find many mistakes - everything needs to be redone. After…

A funny story about a boy who didn't want to eat semolina. Mom promised to take him to the Kremlin if he ate all the porridge. Deniska adds sugar, salt, water and even horseradish to the porridge to make it more…

Dragunsky's story about three guys who didn't pronounce the letter Sh. It all started when a truck with a Christmas tree drove into the courtyard of the house. Alyonka says: “Look, there are detectives hanging on the Christmas tree.” This is where it started…

Dragunsky's story about Denisk, who came to visit his friend Mishka. Mishka gathered a lot of guys. And then it was decided to play hide and seek. Deniska decided to outsmart everyone and hide in one of the communal rooms….

A story about how a teacher witty weaned Fedya Rybkin from laughing in class. The boy was smeared with mascara, the whole class could not look at him without laughing. This made Fred very happy. The teacher, discovering the reason for the fun, said that on ...

An instructive story about the blacksmith's son Vasya. The boy was very fond of riding a cart drawn by his father's horse. The blacksmith did not approve of this. Once Vasya took a cart and went to the forest. A branch got into the wheel and started whipping the boy…

A story about rescuing a dog and a kitten on a river during an ice drift. The guys threw a board on the ice floe and the dog in its teeth with the kitten moved to the shore. She missed her master very much and was very happy when he…

Nosov's instructive story, which teaches that one should not take someone else's property. Pavlik and Kotka once picked cucumbers in the collective farm garden. Kotka's mother saw cucumbers in her son's pocket and found out how he got them. This is strong for her…

A story about a boy, Kotka, who was sitting at home and did not want to build a hill. However, when the guys built a slide and went home, Kotka went out into the yard to skate. And he wanted to ride from a new mountain. Climb up…

A cautionary tale about honesty. Minka got an A at school and got so upset that he forgot his diary on a park bench. They brought him a new diary and again put a unit there. In the evening a guest came and brought a forgotten diary…

Dragunsky's story about the boy Deniska's sympathy for a circus performer. One day he went to the circus with his class. He liked the show very much. Especially the number with a huge blue ball on which a little girl danced. After the performance of Denis was ...

A humorous story about Denis and Mishka, who were assigned to sing a duet with satirical verses at a concert. The boys rehearsed for a long time, but during the performance Mishka got excited and repeated the first verse three times. The whole hall was falling from…

The commander left the horse wounded in the leg in the village and the miller Pankrat cured him. But he could not feed the horse, so the horse walked around the village and everyone fed him little by little. But one day the unkind boy Filka hit...

A funny story about how three friends went on a trip around the world, taking with them a dog and a whole bag with things: plates, forks, pencils, pillows and other utensils. Read how their campaign ended and Styopka succeeded ...

Once Deniska and Mishka played hockey and were late for the lessons. They came up with a good reason, but never agreed. As a result, the deceit came out. A fire in an outhouse or a feat in the ice read We…

Pyotr Terentyev, preparing to go to war, received from his son a beetle, which he found in the garden, as a gift. Peter put him in a box, fed him and let him fly. The beetle went through the whole war with the soldier. Adventures of a rhinoceros beetle…

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This section of our site contains stories of favorite Russian writers for children 7-8-9-10 years. Many of them are included in the main school curriculum and the extracurricular reading program for grades 2 and 3. However, these interesting stories for children are worth reading not for the sake of a line in the reader's diary. Being classics of Russian literature, the stories of Tolstoy, Bianchi and other authors have educational and educational functions. In short children's stories, the reader is faced with good and evil, friendship and betrayal, honesty and deceit. Younger students learn about the life and way of life of previous generations.

The stories of the classics not only teach and edify, but also entertain. Funny stories of Zoshchenko, Dragunsky, Oster are familiar to every person since childhood. Plots understandable to children and light humor made the stories the most readable works among junior schoolchildren aged 7-10. Read interesting stories of Russian writers online on our website!

• Golden ring

  Nanai fairy tale

  Fairy tale based on Nanai folklore, edited by Dmitry Nagishkin. There lived in one camp a stupid and greedy shaman Chumbok. He lived by deceit: he said that he knew a lot; he said that he knows the devil - he can bewitch any person ...

• How the Beldy stopped fighting

  Nanai fairy tale

  Fairy tale based on Nanai folklore, edited by Dmitry Nagishkin. Among all the Nanais, Beldy were the bravest. For Belda, fighting was the first thing. How many times did they go to war with their neighbors! So the Beldys got used to the war that…

• How the bear and the chipmunk ceased to be friends

  Nanai fairy tale

  A fairy tale about a bear and a chipmunk. They lived together in the same lair, went hunting together and divided everything in half. The fox became envious that the two animals live together and do not quarrel, and she decided to quarrel her friends ......

• Kile Bamba and Loche the Bogatyr

  Nanai fairy tale

  Fairy tale based on Nanai folklore, edited by Dmitry Nagishkin. The Nanaian Kile Bamba lived on the Amur - a heroic man of strength. Kile also sucked on a pacifier, and already grabbed the beast. Somehow the mother left the house, and through the open...

  This is a romantic story about how important it is to follow the goal without giving up and not paying attention to various life obstacles. The protagonist, chasing a dream, goes through many adventures, in which he is assisted by the legendary patroness of sailors….

• First love

  Turgenev I.S.

  The story of the first youthful love and adult relationship between the heroine and Volodya's father. The author shows the character of the heroine not from the best side: she is cunning, prudent. In addition to Volodya, she had several other potential suitors ... Dedicated to P. V. Annenkov ....

• Arena

  Frederic Brown

  A fantastic story about an irreconcilable war between the inhabitants of the earth and aliens. Pilot Carson and the Alien are at war for the future of civilization and whoever wins will grant great prosperity and existence to this civilization. "Arena" read Carson...

• Netochka Nezvanova

  Dostoevsky F.M.

  The most lyrical and poignant of all the stories of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky about the life of a little girl who lives in constant dreams, and completely misunderstands everything that is happening around her. Chapter I I don't remember my father. He died…

• Poems about spring for children 3-4-5 years old

  Poems about spring for children 3-4-5 years old

  Welcome to the section of our site dedicated to poems about spring for children 3- 5 years! Spring is the time of the year when everything around wakes up from hibernation, the earth begins to turn green, flowers bloom, and birds return from . ..

• Poems about spring for children 5-6-7 years old

  Poems about spring for children 5-6-7 years old

  Welcome to the section of our site devoted to poems about spring for children 5-7 years old! Spring is the time of the year when a new cycle of life begins. During this wonderful period, children especially love to walk in the street, watch ...

• Poems about summer for children 5-6-7 years old

  Poems about summer for children 5-6-7 years old

  Here you will find bright and colorful poems about summer adventures, about animals and nature in summer, as well as about how pleasant it is to spend time outdoors in the warm season. Poems teach children to feel poetic ...

• Poems about summer for children 3-4-5 years old

  Poems about summer for children 3-4-5 years old

  Welcome to the section of our site devoted to poems about summer for children 3-5 years old! Summer is a wonderful time of the year when children especially want to play outdoors, swim, pick berries and fruits, have picnics. ..

• 1 - Little Red Riding Hood

  Charles Perrault

  A short tale about a gullible girl and a cunning gray wolf. Disobeying her mother, the girl turns off the road and talks to a stranger - a gray wolf ... "Little Red Riding Hood" read Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her mother loved her without memory, and her grandmother ...

• 2 - Kolobok

  Russian folk tale

  The tale about Kolobok is found in Russian and Ukrainian folklore, and also has analogues in fairy tales of many other nations. Our site presents a version of a folk tale in the processing of A.N. Tolstoy. "Gingerbread Man" read Once upon a time there was an old man with an old woman. Here ...

• 3 - Three little pigs

  Mikhalkov S.

  A fairy tale about three little pigs who built houses for themselves. One brother built a house out of straw, another out of twigs and twigs, and a third out of bricks. "Three Little Pigs" read Once upon a time there were three little pigs in the world. Three brothers. All…

• 4 - The turnip

  Russian folk tale

  The turnip is a famous fairy tale for the little ones with a lot of repetitions. The child quickly remembers the sequence of presentation and a simple plot. "Turnip" read Grandfather planted a turnip and says: - Grow a turnip, sweet, sweet! Grow big, big! A turnip has grown, sweet and big, big….

• 5 - Puss in Boots

  Charles Perrault

  The tale of an unusual cat that was inherited by a younger brother from a miller's father. The young man at first was not very happy with his share of the inheritance, but the cunning and intelligent cat made him the richest man and son-in-law of the king ... "The cat in ...

• 6 - A wolf and seven kids

  Russian folk tale

  The fairy tale tells about an evil wolf who changed his voice, made his way into the goat's house and ate little kids. But the mother goat will be able to save her children and get rid of the wolf. "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" read Once upon a time there was a goat with kids ....

• 7 - The Tale of Tsar Saltan

  Pushkin A.S.

  The tale of Tsar Saltan, of his son, the glorious and mighty hero Prince Gvidon Saltanovich, and of the beautiful Swan Princess was created on the basis of the folk tale "Wonderful Sons". Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin enriched the folk work with new plot twists, ...

• 8 - Wizard of the Emerald City

  Volkov A.M.

  "The Wizard of the Emerald City" - a fairy tale story by Alexander Volkov written in 1939 based on the fairy tale "The Wise Man of Oz" by American writer Frank Baum with some changes. In 1959, a new edition of the book was published, significantly revised ...

• 9 - The Snow Queen

  Hans Christian Andersen

  The Snow Queen is one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous fairy tales about love, which can overcome any test and melt even an icy heart! "The Snow Queen" read The first story, which tells about the mirror and its . ..

• 10 - Bremen town musicians

  Entin Yu.S. and Livanov V.B.

  The story of the animals and the young Troubadour who went to the city of Bremen to become street musicians. In the city they stopped in front of the royal castle. The king and the princess came out onto the balcony of the palace, the townspeople came running to the square and it began…

  A fairy tale about a girl Zhenya, who was presented with a magic seven-flower flower. It had seven petals and could grant any seven wishes. Zhenya spent the first six wishes, but did not receive any pleasure and only made her last wish ...

• 12 - Three Bears

  Russian folk tale

  Three Bears - a fairy tale about a girl who got lost in the forest and ended up in the bears' house. There she behaved very rudely: without permission, she ate from every cup, sat on every chair, lay in every bed, ...

• 13 - Winnie the Pooh and all, all, all

  Winnie the Pooh does not obey the laws of the fairy tale genre. The tale is devoid of negative characters, the struggle between good and evil forces. The main characters of the tale are the toys of the boy Christopher, with whom funny situations happen in a magical ...

• 14 - Crocodile Gena and his friends

  Uspensky E.N.

  Tale about a lonely crocodile Gena. Coming home from work from the zoo, he was left alone and bored. Crocodile Gena decided to make friends with someone. He wrote an announcement that he was looking for friends, hung them around the city and…

• 15 - Geese-Swans

  Russian folk tale

  Geese-Swans — a fairy tale about how a boy was carried away by geese-swans and his sister went to look for him. The stove, apple tree and river helped the girl save her brother. Read the fairy tale in the processing of A.N. Tolstoy. "Geese-swans" read There lived a man and a woman. At…

• 16 - Hen Ryaba

  Russian folk tale

  Hen Ryaba is the first fairy tale-parable that mothers read to their babies. Children quickly grasp a simple plot and remember it by heart. Hen Ryaba read Once upon a time there was a grandfather and a woman. And they had a Ryaba Hen. A chicken laid an egg, yes...

• 17 - The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish

  Pushkin A.S.

  The tale of a poor fisherman who caught a golden fish in his net. The old man took pity on the fish, released it into the sea. For this, the fish promised to fulfill his every wish. The old man didn’t ask for anything, but when he returned home, he told about…

• 18 - The Frog Princess

  Russian folk tale

  The Frog Princess is a Russian folk tale where the main character, Ivan Tsarevich, married a frog by the will of fate. Ivan had no idea that his wife was Vasilisa the Wise, turned by Koshchei into a frog. Ivan hurried, burned the frog's skin and had to...

• 19 - Masha and the Bear

  Russian folk tale

  Masha and the Bear is a fairy tale about a girl who got lost in the forest and ended up in a bear's hut. The bear did not let Mashenka go home, however, the girl came up with a way to return to her grandparents. "Masha and ...

• 20 - The Fox and the Crane

  Russian folk tale

  The Fox and the Crane is a fairy tale about friendship between a cunning fox and a clever crane. The crane could not eat the semolina porridge, which the Fox smeared on a plate. He invited her to his place and treated her to a delicious okroshka, which he served…

• 21 - Thumbelina

  Hans Christian Andersen

  The fairy tale about Thumbelina is loved by children all over the world. A tiny girl born from a flower goes through many trials on the way to her happiness. Fate rewards Thumbelina for her kind heart. The swallow she rescued earlier endures...

• 22 - The Little Mermaid

  Hans Christian Andersen

  A touching tale of the Little Mermaid's intense love for the prince. The little mermaid is ready to give up everything that is dear to her for the sake of the human soul and the love of the prince ... The fairy tale formed the basis of the plots of many films, cartoons and musicals. Little Mermaid read In the open…

• 23 - Sleeping Beauty

  Charles Perrault

  A fairy tale about a beautiful princess who was cursed by an offended fairy at a celebration in honor of her birth. The old fairy predicted the girl's death from a spindle prick, but the good fairy was able to commute the sentence. The girl did not die, but fell asleep on ...

• 24 - Ax porridge

  Russian folk tale

  Ax porridge is a short fairy tale about a witty soldier. The greedy old woman did not want to feed the soldier, but he outwitted her and got porridge with butter ... Read porridge from an ax The old soldier went on a visit. Tired of…

• 25 - The Ugly Duckling

  Hans Christian Andersen

  A fairy tale about the miraculous transformation of an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. The duckling was born unlike his brothers, the inhabitants of the poultry yard disliked him for his dissimilarity to the others. The duckling had to leave the house and go through many trials before he…

• 26 - Twelve months

  Samuil Marshak

  Do you know how many months there are in a year? - Twelve. And what are their names? — January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. As soon as one month ends, another immediately begins. And…

• 27 - The Princess and the Pea

  Hans Christian Andersen

  A short story about how the prince wanted to marry a real princess. One day, a girl knocked on the gate, who was soaked to the skin, but assured that she was a real princess. She was allowed to sleep, and the old queen gave her a check……

• 28 - Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka

  Russian folk tale

  Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka is a fairy tale about how the younger brother disobeyed his sister, got drunk from a hoof and turned into a kid… Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka read Once upon a time an old man and an old woman, they had…

• 29 - Bean seed

  Russian folk tale

  The cockerel and the bean seed is a Russian folk tale about a rooster who was always in a hurry when he pecked at the seeds. The hen warned him all the time and asked him to peck more slowly. One day he choked on a bean seed and fell down. But the chicken ...

• 30 - Fear's eyes are big

  Russian folk tale

  Fear's eyes are big - a short fairy tale about the fact that from fear you can see what was not really ... (from M.M. Serova's collection) Fear has big eyes read Once upon a time, there was an old grandmother, a laughing granddaughter, a chicken-klokhtushka and a little mouse. Every…

• 31 - Teremok

  Russian folk audio fairy tale

  Teremok is a short fairy tale for kids about a house that sheltered many animals. However, the tower could not accommodate a huge bear and broke.

• 32 - Sivka Burka

  Russian folk tale

  Sivka-Burka is a fairy tale about the adventures of Ivan the Fool and his gallant horse. Sivka Burka read The old man had three sons: two smart ones, and the third Ivanushka the Fool; day and night the fool is lying on the stove. The old man sowed wheat, and it grew ...

• 33 - Baba Yaga

  Russian folk tale

  A fairy tale about a girl who was able to get out of the clutches of Baba Yaga, thanks to the advice of her own aunt and kind cat … Read Baba Yaga Once upon a time there was a husband and wife, and they had a daughter. The wife fell ill and died. Grieved, grieved ...

• 34 - The tale of the priest and his worker Balda

  Pushkin A.S.

  The tale of the stingy priest and resourceful worker Balda. Somehow Balda was hired for the service for three clicks on the forehead of the priest. When the time of reckoning was approaching, the priest decided to give Balda an impossible task in order to get rid of him. But Balda…

• 35 - Little Humpbacked Horse

  Ershov P.

  There was an old man in a village who had three sons. They grew wheat and sold it in the market. But then someone got into the habit of trampling wheat in the field at night ... Part one. The fairy tale begins to affect ... For ...

• 36 - Alice in Wonderland

  Carroll L.

  A captivating story about a girl Alice, who met a talking White Rabbit and got into amazing worlds where she met very unusual characters... Chapter 1. Down the rabbit hole Alice got bored of sitting with her sister idle on the shore…

• 37 - The Little Prince

  Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

  A fairy tale about how a pilot, who remained a child at heart, met the Little Prince in the desert, who arrived from another planet. Dedication I ask the children to forgive me for dedicating this book to an adult. I’ll justify it: this one…

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A well-known story about two friends and a kitten whose hat fell off a chest of drawers. The boys at first thought that the hat had come to life and were very frightened. But soon the secret of the hat was discovered... The story The living hat read The hat lay on...

Dragunsky's funny and instructive story about how Denis imagined himself as an adult. The boy dreamed about how he would scold his father, mother and grandmother for misbehavior: being late, walking without a hat, talking at dinner, etc. This ...

A story about two friends who were left alone at the dacha for two days. When leaving, my mother explained how to cook porridge and soup. Yes, only the boys did not listen to advice at all. Read how friends caught the escaping porridge, took out a bucket...

A funny story about Mishutka and Stasik, who told each other all sorts of fables - they competed who would lie to whom. One day neighbor Igor sat down on the bench. The boy told how he really deceived his mother by eating half a can of jam ...

A funny story about how the yard dog Bobik came to visit his master's Barbos. Bobik was surprised by everything in the house: a wall clock, a hairbrush, a mirror, a TV set. Watchdog, as a hospitable host, explained to a friend about the purpose of objects. And then…

Dragunsky's story about Denisk and Mishka, who did their homework together. At the same time, Deniska tells a friend about lemurs. Then the boys decide to check each other's work and find many mistakes - everything needs to be redone. After…

A funny story about a boy who didn't want to eat semolina. Mom promised to take him to the Kremlin if he ate all the porridge. Deniska adds sugar, salt, water and even horseradish to the porridge to make it more…

Dragunsky's story about three guys who didn't pronounce the letter Sh. It all started when a truck with a Christmas tree drove into the courtyard of the house. Alyonka says: “Look, there are detectives hanging on the Christmas tree.” This is where it started…

A story about a boy and a girl who read the fairy tale Three Little Pigs and decided to build a house out of blankets and chairs. And suddenly it seemed to the boy that a gray wolf grabbed his leg ... The story of the Entertainer read We and ...

A story about how a teacher witty weaned Fedya Rybkin from laughing in class. The boy was smeared with mascara, the whole class could not look at him without laughing. This made Fred very happy. The teacher, discovering the reason for the fun, said that on ...

An instructive story about the blacksmith's son Vasya. The boy was very fond of riding a cart drawn by his father's horse. The blacksmith did not approve of this. Once Vasya took a cart and went to the forest. A branch got into the wheel and started whipping the boy…

A humorous story about Denis and Mishka, who were assigned to sing a duet with satirical verses at a concert. The boys rehearsed for a long time, but during the performance Mishka got excited and repeated the first verse three times. The whole hall was falling from…

A funny story about how three friends went on a trip around the world, taking with them a dog and a whole bag with things: plates, forks, pencils, pillows and other utensils. Read how their campaign ended and Styopka succeeded...

Once Deniska and Mishka played hockey and were late for lessons. They came up with a good reason, but never agreed. As a result, the deceit came out. A fire in an outbuilding or a feat in the ice read We and…

A funny story about how two friends dreamed of driving a car. Once a car drove into the yard and the boys began to find out what brand it was. And then Mishka sat on the bumper and offered to ride on it... Story...

This story is about a four-year-old boy, Petya. Mom took great care of him, fed him with a spoon and dressed him. One morning, mother put Petya on his feet from the bed, and he fell. Mom was terribly scared and even called ...

A story about three friends who arrived at the pioneer camp before the detachment to prepare the premises. Everything was fine until it was time for bed. Strange knocks were heard at the door, which greatly frightened the children... The story Knock-knock-knock. ..

A story about two brothers who came with their mother to Moscow to visit their aunt. When the adults left home, the boys also decided to see the city and ride the subway. Yes, only brothers underground...

Dragunsky's humorous story about two friends, Denisk and Pavel, who met on the last day of summer. The boys ate watermelon and talked about how they spent their holidays. And then Pavel began to brag that he had been studying English all summer. Deniska…

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This section of our site contains the funniest stories for children of all ages. The stories of Nosov, Dragunsky, Zoshchenko, Oster and other classics have been read by thousands of children for several decades. The works have not lost their relevance and humor. Clear texts, interesting stories, funny characters and situations are very popular with young readers.

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• Golden ring

  Nanai fairy tale

  Fairy tale based on Nanai folklore, edited by Dmitry Nagishkin. There lived in one camp a stupid and greedy shaman Chumbok. He lived by deceit: he said that he knew a lot; he said that he knows the devil - he can bewitch any person ...

• How the Beldy stopped fighting

  Nanai fairy tale

  A fairy tale based on Nanai folklore in the processing of Dmitry Nagishkin. Among all the Nanais, Beldy were the bravest. For Belda, fighting was the first thing. How many times did they go to war with their neighbors! So the Beldys got used to the war that ...

• How a bear and a chipmunk stopped being friends

  Nanai fairy tale

  A fairy tale about a bear and a chipmunk. They lived together in the same lair, went hunting together and divided everything in half. The fox became envious that the two animals live together and do not quarrel, and she decided to quarrel friends……

• Kile Bamba and Loche the hero

  Nanai fairy tale

  A fairy tale based on Nanai folklore, processed by Dmitry Nagishkin. The Nanaian Kile Bamba lived on the Amur - a heroic man of strength. Kile also sucked on a pacifier, and already grabbed the beast. Somehow the mother left the house, and through the open ...

• Running on the waves

  Grin A.S.

  This is a romantic story about how important it is to follow the goal without giving up and not paying attention to various life obstacles. The protagonist, chasing a dream, goes through many adventures, in which he is assisted by the legendary patroness of sailors….

• First love

  Turgenev I.S.

  The story of the first youthful love and adult relationship between the heroine and Volodya's father. The author shows the character of the heroine not from the best side: she is cunning, prudent. In addition to Volodya, she had several other potential suitors ... Dedicated to P. V. Annenkov ....

• Arena

  Frederick Brown

  A fantastic story about an irreconcilable war between the inhabitants of the earth and aliens. Pilot Carson and the Alien are at war for the future of civilization and whoever wins will grant great prosperity and existence to this civilization. "Arena" read Carson...

• Netochka Nezvanova

  Dostoevsky F.M.

  The most lyrical and poignant of all the stories of Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky about the life of a little girl who lives in constant dreams, and completely misunderstands everything that is happening around her. Chapter I I don't remember my father. He died,…

• Poems about spring for children 3-4-5 years old

  Poems about spring for children 3-4-5 years old

  Welcome to the section of our site devoted to poems about spring for children 3-5 years old! Spring is the time of the year when everything around wakes up from hibernation, the earth begins to turn green, flowers bloom, and birds return from ...

• Poems about spring for children 5-6-7 years old 7 years

  Welcome to the section of our site devoted to poems about spring for children aged 5-7! Spring is the time of the year when a new cycle of life begins. During this wonderful period, children especially love to walk on the street, watch ...

• Poems about summer for children 5-6-7 years old

  Poems about summer for children 5-6-7 years old

  Here you will find bright and colorful poems about summer adventures, about animals and nature in summer, and about How pleasant it is to spend time outdoors in the warm season. Poems teach children to feel poetic ...

• Poems about summer for children 3-4-5 years old

  Poems about summer for children 3-4-5 years old

  Welcome to the section of our website dedicated to poems about summer for children 3-5 years old years! Summer is a wonderful time of the year when children especially want to play outdoors, swim, pick berries and fruits, have picnics ...

• 1 - Little Red Riding Hood

  Charles Perrault

  A short story about a trusting girl and a cunning gray wolf. Disobeying her mother, the girl turns off the road and talks to a stranger - a gray wolf ... "Little Red Riding Hood" read Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her mother loved her without memory, and her grandmother…

• 2 - Kolobok

  Russian folk tale

  The tale about Kolobok is found in Russian and Ukrainian folklore, and also has analogues in fairy tales of many other peoples. Our site presents a version of a folk tale in the processing of A.N. Tolstoy. "Kolobok" read Once upon a time there was an old man with an old woman. Here ...

• 3 - Three little pigs

  Mikhalkov S.

  A fairy tale about three little pigs who built houses for themselves. One brother built a house out of straw, another out of twigs and twigs, and a third out of bricks. "Three Little Pigs" read Once upon a time there were three little pigs in the world. Three brothers. All…

• 4 - Turnip

  Russian folk tale

  The turnip is a famous fairy tale for the little ones with a lot of repetitions. The child quickly remembers the sequence of presentation and a simple plot. "Turnip" read Grandfather planted a turnip and says: - Grow a turnip, sweet, sweet! Grow big, big! A turnip has grown, sweet and big, big….

• 5 - Puss in Boots

  Charles Perrault

  The tale of an unusual cat that was inherited by a younger brother from a miller's father. The young man was not very happy at first with his share of the inheritance, but the cunning and smart cat made him the richest man and son-in-law of the king ... “The cat in ...

• 6 - The wolf and the seven kids

  Russian folk tale

  The fairy tale tells about an evil wolf who changed his voice , sneaked into the goat's house and ate the little goats. But the mother goat will be able to save her children and get rid of the wolf. "The Wolf and the Seven Kids" read Once upon a time there was a goat with kids ....

• 7 - The Tale of Tsar Saltan

  Pushkin A. S.

  The tale of Tsar Saltan, of his son, the glorious and mighty hero Prince Gvidon Saltanovich, and of the beautiful Swan Princess was created on the basis of the folk tale "Wonderful Sons". Alexander Sergeevich Pushkin enriched the folk work with new plot twists, ...

• 8 - The Wizard of the Emerald City

  Volkov A.M.

  "The Wizard of the Emerald City" - a fairy tale by Alexander Volkov written at 1939 based on the fairy tale by the American writer Frank Baum "The Wise Man of Oz" with some changes. In 1959, a new edition of the book was published, significantly revised ...

• 9 - The Snow Queen

  Hans Christian Andersen

  The Snow Queen is one of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous fairy tales about love, which can overcome any test and melt even an icy heart! "The Snow Queen" read The first story, which tells about the mirror and its ...

• 10 - Bremen town musicians

  Entin Yu. S. and Livanov V.B.

  The story of the animals and the young Troubadour who went to the city of Bremen to become street musicians. In the city they stopped in front of the royal castle. The king and the princess came out onto the balcony of the palace, the townspeople came running to the square and it began…

  A fairy tale about a girl Zhenya, who was presented with a magic seven-flower flower. It had seven petals and could grant any seven wishes. Zhenya spent the first six wishes, but did not receive any pleasure and only made her last wish ...

• 12 - Three Bears

  Russian folk tale

  Three Bears - a fairy tale about a girl who got lost in the forest and ended up in the bears' house. There she behaved very rudely: without permission, she ate from every cup, sat on every chair, lay in every bed, ...

• 13 - Winnie the Pooh and all, all, all

  Winnie the Pooh does not obey the laws of the fairy tale genre. The tale is devoid of negative characters, the struggle between good and evil forces. The main characters of the tale are the toys of the boy Christopher, with whom funny situations happen in a magical ...

• 14 - Crocodile Gena and his friends

  Uspensky E.N.

  Tale about a lonely crocodile Gena. Coming home from work from the zoo, he was left alone and bored. Crocodile Gena decided to make friends with someone. He wrote an announcement that he was looking for friends, hung them around the city and…

• 15 - Geese-Swans

  Russian folk tale

  Geese-Swans — a fairy tale about how a boy was carried away by geese-swans and his sister went to look for him. The stove, apple tree and river helped the girl save her brother. Read the fairy tale in the processing of A.N. Tolstoy. "Geese-swans" read There lived a man and a woman. At…

• 16 - Hen Ryaba

  Russian folk tale

  Hen Ryaba is the first fairy tale-parable that mothers read to their babies. Children quickly grasp a simple plot and remember it by heart. Hen Ryaba read Once upon a time there was a grandfather and a woman. And they had a Ryaba Hen. A chicken laid an egg, yes...

• 17 - The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish

  Pushkin A.S.

  The tale of a poor fisherman who caught a golden fish in his net. The old man took pity on the fish, released it into the sea. For this, the fish promised to fulfill his every wish. The old man didn’t ask for anything, but when he returned home, he told about…

• 18 - The Frog Princess

  Russian folk tale

  The Frog Princess is a Russian folk tale where the main character, Ivan Tsarevich, married a frog by the will of fate. Ivan had no idea that his wife was Vasilisa the Wise, turned by Koshchei into a frog. Ivan hurried, burned the frog's skin and had to...

• 19 - Masha and the Bear

  Russian folk tale

  Masha and the Bear is a fairy tale about a girl who got lost in the forest and ended up in a bear's hut. The bear did not let Mashenka go home, however, the girl came up with a way to return to her grandparents. "Masha and ...

• 20 - The Fox and the Crane

  Russian folk tale

  The Fox and the Crane is a fairy tale about friendship between a cunning fox and a clever crane. The crane could not eat the semolina porridge, which the Fox smeared on a plate. He invited her to his place and treated her to a delicious okroshka, which he served…

• 21 - Thumbelina

  Hans Christian Andersen

  The fairy tale about Thumbelina is loved by children all over the world. A tiny girl born from a flower goes through many trials on the way to her happiness. Fate rewards Thumbelina for her kind heart. The swallow she rescued earlier endures...

• 22 - The Little Mermaid

  Hans Christian Andersen

  A touching tale of the Little Mermaid's intense love for the prince. The little mermaid is ready to give up everything that is dear to her for the sake of the human soul and the love of the prince ... The fairy tale formed the basis of the plots of many films, cartoons and musicals. Little Mermaid read In the open…

• 23 - Sleeping Beauty

  Charles Perrault

  A fairy tale about a beautiful princess who was cursed by an offended fairy at a celebration in honor of her birth. The old fairy predicted the girl's death from a spindle prick, but the good fairy was able to commute the sentence. The girl did not die, but fell asleep on ...

• 24 - Ax porridge

  Russian folk tale

  Ax porridge is a short fairy tale about a witty soldier. The greedy old woman did not want to feed the soldier, but he outwitted her and got porridge with butter ... Read porridge from an ax The old soldier went on a visit. Tired of…

• 25 - The Ugly Duckling

  Hans Christian Andersen

  A fairy tale about the miraculous transformation of an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. The duckling was born unlike his brothers, the inhabitants of the poultry yard disliked him for his dissimilarity to the others. The duckling had to leave the house and go through many trials before he…

• 26 - Twelve months

  Samuil Marshak

  Do you know how many months there are in a year? - Twelve. And what are their names? — January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. As soon as one month ends, another immediately begins. And…

• 27 - The Princess and the Pea

  Hans Christian Andersen

  A short story about how the prince wanted to marry a real princess. One day, a girl knocked on the gate, who was soaked to the skin, but assured that she was a real princess. She was allowed to sleep, and the old queen gave her a check……

• 28 - Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka

  Russian folk tale

  Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka is a fairy tale about how the younger brother disobeyed his sister, got drunk from a hoof and turned into a kid… Sister Alyonushka and brother Ivanushka read Once upon a time an old man and an old woman, they had…

• 29 - Bean seed

  Russian folk tale

  The cockerel and the bean seed is a Russian folk tale about a rooster who was always in a hurry when he pecked at the seeds. The hen warned him all the time and asked him to peck more slowly. One day he choked on a bean seed and fell down. But the chicken ...

• 30 - Fear's eyes are big

  Russian folk tale

  Fear's eyes are big - a short fairy tale about the fact that from fear you can see what was not really ... (from M.M. Serova's collection) Fear has big eyes read Once upon a time, there was an old grandmother, a laughing granddaughter, a chicken-klokhtushka and a little mouse. Every…

• 31 - Teremok

  Russian folk audio fairy tale

  Teremok is a short fairy tale for kids about a house that sheltered many animals. However, the tower could not accommodate a huge bear and broke.

• 32 - Sivka Burka

  Russian folk tale

  Sivka-Burka is a fairy tale about the adventures of Ivan the Fool and his gallant horse. Sivka Burka read The old man had three sons: two smart ones, and the third Ivanushka the Fool; day and night the fool is lying on the stove. The old man sowed wheat, and it grew ...

• 33 - Baba Yaga

  Russian folk tale

  A fairy tale about a girl who was able to get out of the clutches of Baba Yaga, thanks to the advice of her own aunt and kind cat … Read Baba Yaga Once upon a time there was a husband and wife, and they had a daughter. The wife fell ill and died. Grieved, grieved ...

• 34 - The tale of the priest and his worker Balda

  Pushkin A.S.

  The tale of the stingy priest and resourceful worker Balda. Somehow Balda was hired for the service for three clicks on the forehead of the priest. When the time of reckoning was approaching, the priest decided to give Balda an impossible task in order to get rid of him. But Balda…

• 35 - Little Humpbacked Horse

  Ershov P.

  There was an old man in a village who had three sons. They grew wheat and sold it in the market.

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