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As listeners embark on this journey, they will rediscover the beauty of a child's perspective and the transformative power of believing in the extraordinary. Perfect for both young and old, this story continues to inspire and uplift, making it a delightful addition to any audiobook collection.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74460954</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:06:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74460954/wonderful_bed_gertrude_knevels.mp3" length="95223639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Frances Hodgson Burnett</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Wonderful Bed" by Gertrude Knevels invites listeners into a magical world where imagination knows no bounds. 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Experience the magic of Burgess's storytelling and discover the enduring appeal of Whitefoot's adventures.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7534</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/38552c8d75c1663c1fe660297b41e1c6.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Little Princess (version 4 dramatic reading)-Frances Hodgson Burnett</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/little-princess-version-4-dramatic-reading-frances-hodgson-burnett--74333035</link><description><![CDATA["Little Princess (version 4 dramatic reading)" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a timeless tale that explores the resilience of the human spirit through the eyes of a young girl facing adversity. 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