The Phoenix and the Carpet

In Edith Nesbit's beloved children's classic from 1904, five London siblings—Robert, Anthea, Cyril, Jane, and their baby brother, the Lamb—embark on a whirlwind of magical adventures after discovering a mysterious stone egg hidden in their new nursery carpet. When the egg hatches a Phoenix, the children learn that the carpet is a wishing device leading them to exhilarating escapades, from treasure-filled tunnels to royal encounters. Their journey, filled with unexpected twists and whimsical surprises, promises to captivate listeners young and old alike.