Showing results by publisher "Saga Egmont" in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

"Thumbelina" is a charming fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, and it has been called "the most delightful fairy tale you could wish for". The story is about quite a tiny, little girl, and her adventure with toads, moles, and cockchafers. "Thumbelina" is the first of Andersen's tales to focus on the sufferings of someone who is different, as at the beginning of the tale, Thumbelina is the only one her tiny size. It reflects on mockery and powerlessness, before a happy ending in which Thumbelina finds love and empowerment.

När Sam Witwicky gör sig redo för att börja på college hittar han en kolbit som sitter fast i en trasig t-shirt. Så fort han rör vid den börjar mystiska bilder av utomjordiska tecken spelas upp i hans hjärna. Kommer de från Allspark? Snart visar det sig att kolbiten lämnat spår i Sam som inte kommer försvinna i första taget. Spår som kan försätta honom i absolut livsfara. Om det var någon som trodde att kampen mellan de utomjordiska robotarna var över så hade de verkligen fel.

Co všechno se může přihodit, než se zvěsti o vytrženém pírku dostanou z jednoho slepičího kurníku do druhého? Přesvědčte se na vlastní uši, jakou spoušť dokáží natropit zvědavé slepice, pomluvy a pírko, které je v tom však úplně nevinně! Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) byl dánský spisovatel, který se proslavil jako autor dětské literatury. Mezi nejoblíbenější pohádky z jeho pera patří Malá mořská víla, Sněhová královna, Ošklivé káčátko, Princezna na hrášku nebo Císařovy nové šaty.

Includes fifty legendary tales depicting certain romantic episodes in the lives of well-known heroes and famous men, or in the history of a people. Children naturally take a deep interest in such stories. The reading of them will not only give pleasure but will lay the foundation for broader literary studies, as nearly all are the subjects of frequent allusions in poetry and prose. Ages 6 - 9.

Discover fundamentals of French culture with the best fairy tales by Charles Perrault and a selection of fables by Jean de la Fontaine. Perrault is credited with some of the most famous fairy tales ever written: "Beauty and the Beast", "Cinderella", "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Fairies", "The Master Cat or Puss in Boots", "The Ridiculous Wishes", "Sleeping Beauty in the Woods", and "Blue Beard".

Katten Duchess og hendes tre søde killinger kommer ud på et farligt eventyr, da de en dag bliver kidnappet. Heldigvis møder de en masse nye venner undervejs, deriblandt den charmerende vildkat Thomas O‘Malley. Men kan de finde hjem til Paris igen? Og hvem kidnappede dem?

El superventas Jeffery Archer vuelve con una nueva entrega de las aventuras de Willy, un niño inglés que realiza los viajes más fantásticos acompañado de Randolph, su inseparable oso de peluche. En esta ocasión, Willy viajará al fondo del océano para rescatar un submarino hundido que se ve amenazado por las peligrosa banda de peces pirata del temible Arsenio, el Arenque Asesino.

The beautiful Sheherazade, threatened with death, manages to postpone the fatal day by telling one marvellous story every night. The stories themselves are folk tales, fairy tales and poems collected over many centuries, from ancient and medieval Arabic, Persian, Mesopotamian, Indian, and Egyptian folklore and literature. This makes The Arabian Nights a priceless treasure, as it takes us to the very roots of our culture in a delightful and passionate way...

This five famous Indian tales are a collection of stories on human behaviors, portrayed by animal characters, with a beautifully wrought moral at the end. Discover the oldest legends of ancient India with this still resonating folk tales.

Gli abitanti di Bosco Denso si apprestano a dormire. Ciascuno secondo le proprie abitudini... Cosa c’è di più facile, per una fatina del bosco, che coricarsi per dormire? Se non fosse per tutti quegli animali che fanno baccano, però! Picchi, civette e volpi sembrano fare a gara per impedire alla povera Alina di riposare. Ma l’altruismo e la dolcezza nei confronti del prossimo le garantiranno un piacevole (e insperato) premio di consolazione! Immergiti anche tu nel vivace bosco fatato. Ascolta, sogna a occhi aperti: ora puoi dormire anche tu...

Discover fundamentals of European culture with a selection of the best stories by Hans Christian Andersen, who is credited with some of the best fairy tales ever written. His stories are a delight for children of all ages; their elegance, wit, and themes transcending age and nationality, makes them suitable for little kids and adults alike. They have inspired numerous adaptations and are positively ageless.

Paul McKenna narrates It’s Quite True!. Something terrible happens one night in the henhouse and the story spreads from chicken to owl, from owl to pigeon and on to bat, and with every recounting, the story gets more gruesome. Did they all hear the tale correctly? Paul McKenna is a best-selling British self-help author, tv and radio host, behavioural scientist and hypnotist. Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist.

These two stories are folk tales from the Slavic world; discover the stories and culture from Eastern Europe to Central Asia, recorded by the best storytellers for the enjoyment of children and adults alike. We put together two of the most charming stories from the Slavic culture.

Přezůvky Štěstěny mají zázračnou moc - dokáží svého majitele přemístit nejen v prostoru, ale i v čase! Hrdinové této Andersenovy pohádky se však jeden po druhém přesvědčí, že špatně zvolená přání se mohou člověku pěkně vymstít... Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) byl dánský spisovatel, který se proslavil jako autor dětské literatury. Mezi nejoblíbenější pohádky z jeho pera patří Malá mořská víla, Sněhová královna, Ošklivé káčátko, Princezna na hrášku nebo Císařovy nové šaty.

Zlý čaroděj stvoří kouzelné zrcadlo, které zobrazuje pouze ošklivost. Chce jej odnést do nebe, ale zrcadlo se mu rozbije a jeho střípky se roztříští po celé zemi. Proniknou lidem do očí i do srdcí a tito lidé se potom stávají bezcitnými, protože nevidí krásu světa. Přesně to se přihodí malému Kajovi. Následující zimu opouští svoji kamarádku Gerdu a nastupuje do saní tajemné Sněhové královny, která si ho odveze do svého paláce. Gerda se však rozhodne Kaje zachránit a vydává se tak na dlouhou cestu plnou dobrodružství.

Discover Slavic culture with two ancient tales from the Eastern European world. The "Twelve Months" is a story about persistence, not unlike our "Cinderilla", but set in a fantastic world where seasons are all and winter, deadly. "The Two Brothers "is a tale about justice in a world where money corrupts easily. Enjoy these ancient tales from a faraway land, recorded by the best storytellers in a warm and lively way.

Here is one of the best Japanese stories. This fairy tale tells of the creation of the modern jellyfish, which is such a strange transluscent creature; according to the legend, it was not always the case, and the jelly fish owns its peculiar appearance to a punishment inflicted by the Dragon King of the Sea. Delve into the legends and fables of old Japan, with a myth that will delight children and adults alike, and discover the riches of Japanese culture through its most authentic tales. Not unlike the western folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, this myth is part of a series of stories faithfully preserving the spirit of medieval Japan; it is a peculiar travel through space and time, which will delight children and adults alike.

Ali Baba is a poor woodcutter who discovers the secret of a thieves' den, entered with the phrase "Open Sesame". The thieves learn this and try to kill Ali Baba, but Ali Baba's faithful slave-girl foils their plots. Ali Baba gives his son to her in marriage and keeps the secret of the treasure. This story is included in many versions of the "One Thousand and One Nights". It is one of the most familiar of the "Arabian Nights" tales.

Snow White and Red Rose are two little girls living with their mother, a poor widow, in a small cottage. They are very good little girls, they love each other dearly, and their mother is very fond of them. Dark-haired Red Rose is outspoken and cheerful and loves to play outside. Fair-haired Snow White is quiet and shy and prefers doing housework and reading.

"Blue beard" (French: "La Barbe bleue") is a very famous classic fairy tale written by Charles Perrault. Bluebeard is a wealthy aristocrat, feared and shunned because of his ugly, blue beard. He has been married several times, but no one knows what became of his wives. He is therefore avoided by the local girls. When Bluebeard visits one of his neighbours and asks to marry one of his two daughters, the girls are terrified, and each tries to pass him on to the other. Eventually he talks the younger daughter into visiting him, and after hosting a wonderful banquet, he persuades her to marry him.