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Alex has always been more interested in rocks and science than stories about princesses and magic. Now she's far too busy with her summer internship at the Gem and Mineral Museum to think about children's stories. Between avoiding her former best friend and high school baseball star, Luke Reed, and trying to hide her unrequited crush on her mentor at the museum, the real world is occupying all of her time.

The miller's youngest son is disappointed to learn that his father has passed on, leaving him nothing but a mangy old cat. His dismay turns to delight when he discovers just how far he can go in the world with the cat by his side.

Imagine a tiny little girl, no bigger than the size of a thumb! Now imagine how strange and scary the world must seem to her. Thumbelina is snatched from her home by a toad, who wished to marry her off to his son. But this is not the end of her misfortune; upon her adventures she meets beetles, a catfish, a butterfly, a mouse, a bird and many others. Some of the animals are kind and friendly, while others are decidedly less so. What will happen to poor tiny Thumbelina? Will she ever find her way home?

Three brothers embark on separate journeys to fulfill their father's dying wish. In their journeys, they go to distant lands, find curious treasures, and learn the true meaning of giving. Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire.

When you think of Aesop's Fables, you probably think of "The Tortoise and the Hare" or "Country Mouse and City Mouse". In this collection, Rob Cleveland brings you three of Aesop's lesser-known but equally powerful fables. You will learn why bats fly at night, why you should pick your friends carefully, and why even a tiny ant could be your guardian angel.

Some stories are so timeless we can't wait to share them with our children. You'll find five such classics in this collection from PlainTales, including the tales of the naughty Gingerbread Boy, the clever Billy Goats Gruff, the enchanted Frog Prince, the stalwart Little Red Hen, and the courageous Bremen Town Musicians. All are told with simple, engaging language perfect for the littlest listeners.

The author narrates and dramatizes this audio version of her illustrated book, using music and sound effects to heighten the experience. The characters really come alive! Listen while you read along, or just listen and enjoy! Set in the present, this richly illustrated magical realism novel is a coming of age tale in the digital age. Harnessing the power of creativity in words, stories, music, and art the heroine, a 12- year- old girl named Jean, learns important life lessons after her grandmother dies.

Little Red Riding Hood is a young girl, so called because of the red cloak she wears. One day her mother asks her to take some food to her sick grandmother, who lives in a clearing in the nearby forest. On the way to her grandmother, she meets an apparently friendly wolf, and since she had many friends in the animal kingdom, sees no harm in stopping to talk with him. But the wolf is not as he appears to be!

Mr Wolf fancies some tasty pancakes but he doesn't know how to make them. Asking his neighbours is no use - they're a mean and horrible lot who refuse to help. Poor Mr Wolf! He has to work it out all by himself. So what happens when these nasty neighbours want to help Mr Wolf eat his delicious pancakes?

"It doesn't matter what you look like…It's who you are that counts" said the Fairy Godmother from Cinderella Spinderella

The classic story of Cinderella has been modernized and urbanized in this audiobook. Written and performed by author and award-winning story performer Mark Binder, this audiobook is a powerful, engaging and fun story.

Hansel and Gretel is the classic tale of a brother and sister who get lost in the forest with some surprising results. After being abandoned by their wicked stepmother in the forest, the two children try to find their way home. Suddenly they stumble upon every child's dream: a cottage made of candy! But inside lives a wicked witch who she is not as nice as she at first pretends to be and has an evil plan! Can Hansel and Gretel escape from the dastardly witch and find their way home?

In this story, a farmer and his wife match wits with a large, mean-spirited ogre. If they can't outwit him, they will end up with no crops of their own to eat or sell. This whimsically drawn story, illustrated by A. B. Hoffmire, is based on an old Swedish folktale.

Cursed by an angry fairy, the little princess Briar Rose is doomed to a life spent in eternal slumber - until one day when a handsome prince happens to pass by the kingdom. Can his love break the spell and rescue Briar Rose from her sleeping reverie?

Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and Davy Crockett are some of the roughest, toughest characters to ever blaze the frontier. Clever as the crack of a whip and strong as a wildcat, these tall-tale heroes each left a legacy of larger-than-life deeds that has captured the American imagination for over a century. Three rib-tickling tracks tell the whole story -- believe it or not.

A big bully lion is no match for the Clever Monkey in this retelling of a classic story from West Africa

Mr Wolf has found a great big enormous turnip. Just the thing to make his favourite super - spicy turnip stew! But Mr Wolf needs some help. The turnip is stuck fast. Can the little frog with the sad tale help him? Nigel Planer reads this delightful fairy story with an enormous gobbling surprise. Includes story reading, soundtrack, a song, and lots of fun.

A miller with three sons dies and can only leave the youngest, Jack, a few coins and a cat. Jack sets off to make his fortune with the help of the cat, who proves to be very wise and helpful. The cat requests a pair of boots, and even though Jack will be left with nothing, he buys a pair of very fine boots that fit the cat perfectly. Then the cat sets off to make his master rich. First stop, the king!

Ein armer Händler gerät auf dem Rückweg nach Hause gemeinsam mit Doc Croc und Yoyo in ein magisches Schloss und pflückt dort im Garten für seine jüngste Tochter eine blühende Rose. Doch dabei erwischt ihn der Hausherr, ein furchterregendes Biest, und verlangt von ihm, entweder für immer sein Gefangener zu sein oder die Tochter, für die die Rose bestimmt war, zu ihm zu schicken. Als das Mädchen davon hört, geht sie freiwillig zum Schloss, um ihren Vater vor der Gefangenschaft zu retten, und findet heraus, dass das Biest eine sehr geheimnisvolle Geschichte hat.

Yoyo ist baff: Dieser Hans ist ja noch mutiger als er selbst! Rein gar nichts vermag dem Kerl Angst einzujagen. Und darüber ärgert er sich auch noch und will partout lernen, was es heißt, sich zu fürchten! Die Drei ziehen also los und begegnen Gespenstern, Drachen und anderen Kreaturen der Hölle, aber nichts von alledem bringt den tapferen Hans aus der Ruhe.

Die Zwillinge Johann und Johanna sind wahrlich von Pech verfolgt. Kaum ist es ihnen mit Hilfe von Yoyo und Doc Croc gelungen, der bösen Hexe zu entfliehen, die sie zu schweren Sklavenarbeiten gezwungen hatte, wird Johann durch seine Unbedachtheit in ein Reh verwandelt. Nun ist er eine leichte Beute für Raubtiere aller Art, und nicht zuletzt für den jungen König, der gerade auf der Jagd ist. Doch Johannas Anmut bezaubert den Herrscher und ruft sein Mitgefühl hervor.