Showing titles in Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

When Barnaby, one of the Queen's most loyal corgis, discovers his prized marrow bone has vanished, he thinks it's just a simple case of theft. But as more of his friends' favorite toys disappear and a strange tension falls over Buckingham Palace, Barnaby realizes he's sniffed out a much bigger problem. With the help of an unexpected ally, this small corgi must unravel a dastardly plot that goes far beyond missing trinkets—a conspiracy that threatens the entire kingdom. Can one very good boy save the day? For Barnaby the corgi, it all started with a missing bone. But this was no ordinary theft.

One magical night four children discover that their Halloween jack-a-lantern is alive and a brilliant tap dancer. They befriend the charismatic pumpkin and learn about the secret world of pumpkins, where it is the jack-a-lanterns' duty to protect children from Halloween monsters. With the Dancing Pumpkin leading the way, they all set off on a thrilling adventure that shows them the importance of courage, friendship, and virtue.

In a flash of lightning and crack of thunder, a Water Sprite is born and begins her adventure of finding the perfect place to be. Join in Sprinkle’s adventure of learning about herself and her new world, as she meets new friends: a turtle, a fish and an owl.

Step into the Land of Love and Acceptance, a magical realm filled with wonder, warmth, and timeless truth. Where It All Began introduces young listeners to Parakletos, a vibrant and wise parrot who gently guides young hearts on a tender journey back to the essence of who we are—bathed in the radiant frequency of love.

Stone-in-the-Glen, once a lovely town, has fallen on hard times. Fires, floods and other calamities have caused the townsfolk to lose their library, their school, their park and all sense of what it means to be generous and kind. The people put their faith in the Mayor, a dazzling fellow who promises he alone can help. After all, he is a famous dragon slayer. Only the clever orphans of the Orphan House and the kindly Ogress at the edge of town can see how dire the town's problems are. When one of the orphans goes missing from the Orphan House, all eyes turn to the Ogress.

Princess Bedtime Stories: Snuggle up with Ariel, Cinderella, Tiana, and all your favorite princesses with this charming collection. Nineteen enchanting tales await to send you off to a dreamland of happily ever after. Princess Adventure Stories: Little girls love empowered princess role models, and this new addition to the best-selling storybook collection series is filled with 17 tales of adventure and bravery starring the Disney Princesses. From Belle and Ariel to Rapunzel and Tiana, the princesses show their courageous spirits as they go on quests and take on challenges.

Ella of Frell wants nothing more than to be free of Lucinda's gift of obedience and feel that she belongs to herself. For how can she truly belong to herself if she knows that at any time, anyone can order her to hop on one foot, cut off her hand, or betray her kingdom, and she'll have to obey?

Discover the lore behind the fantastical world of Magnus Chase. Helgi - the hotel manager - created this book for each hotel guest so that he wouldn't have to answer so many questions at the front desk. It has short entries about the deities, mythical beings, and fantastic creatures from the nine Norse worlds and also contains bonus material including interviews, newspaper articles, short stories and more. The tone is humorous, complementing Rick's series.

An ancient malevolence that will threaten the very existence of the Great Ga’Hoole Tree has been loosed from the past. With his dying breath, Ezylryb tells Soren and Coryn to read the legends of Ga’Hoole hidden in his private library. There they find a world of treachery and magic in which a young king and queen struggle to keep peace while Grank, their most loyal friend and supporter, studies embers and flames in a distant land. Then a desperate plea comes from the king, and Grank rushes to the aid of his noble friends.

Having defeated the monstrous threat that nearly destroyed the peculiar world, Jacob Portman is back where his story began, in Florida. Except now Miss Peregrine, Emma and their peculiar friends are with him and doing their best to blend in. But carefree days of beach visits and normalling lessons are soon interrupted by a discovery - a subterranean bunker that belonged to Jacob's grandfather, Abe. Clues to Abe's double life as a peculiar operative start to emerge, secrets long hidden in plain sight.

The Tales of Oscar the Mouse is a heartwarming children's audiobook that follows the adventures of Oscar, a curious little mouse with a big imagination. Filled with gentle life lessons, whimsical storytelling, and family charm, this delightful tale is perfect for bedtime listening and young listeners who love magical adventures.

Todos conocen la historia de la sirena que salvó a un príncipe... pero nadie te contó que su corazón no lo perdió por él, sino por una mujer de cabellos de sol. El problema no fue enamorarse de una humana. El problema fue que ella también sintió lo mismo... y el océano lo supo.

It’s story time again at Hickleberry Elementary with Stinky the stuffed skunk. This time, the kids are reading Cinderella! Everyone knows the story ends with Cinderella marrying the prince, but only Stinky knows what happened after they got engaged! In Cindersmella, Stinky tells the story of the disgusting mess that became of the evil stepsisters’ house, why you shouldn’t eat a poison apple pie, and just how stinky a pair of glass slippers can get.

In a dusty attic filled with forgotten treasures, ten-year-old Leo stumbles upon his late grandfather's greatest secret: an old shortwave radio picking up a mysterious, rhythmic pulse from the stars. It’s a ghost signal from Mars. Teaming up with his best friend, Maya, Leo discovers the signal is more than just noise—it's a complex blueprint for an impossible machine. Following a trail of clues left in his grandfather's journal, the two friends embark on a grand scavenger hunt to piece together a strange device from junkyard scraps, borrowed parts, and their own ingenuity.

Unlock the magic of African storytelling with The Clever Tortoise Stories: Stories of Wit and Wisdom from Nigeria—a captivating and educational journey into one of the richest oral traditions in the world. This beautifully written collection celebrates Nigeria’s folklore heritage through the adventures of the clever and mischievous Tortoise, a beloved character known across Africa for using brains over brawn to overcome life’s biggest challenges. Perfectly tailored for children aged 3 to 14, this book offers an enchanting blend of humour, imagination, and meaningful life lessons.

Soudain, Ona apparaît dans la forêt. Elle fait ses premiers pas, feutrés, incertains. Elle s'avance dans le sous-bois, le monde de l'eau, le soir, le matin. Elle rencontre la terre, les insectes, la lumière et les oiseaux. La sittelle lui glisse un secret, elle participe au conseil des oiseaux, et puis elle a envie de faire la fête. Ona et les oiseaux est un conte musical, un voyage initiatique inspiré par le folklore enfantin slave, la musicalité des chants d'oiseaux et les plus petits bruits de la forêt.

Un conte musical, version musiques modernes africaines du « Carnaval des animaux » de Camille Saint-Saëns. « Je suis Ndjé Man, je suis le roi des rois…» Voici comment se présente le jeune lion à son peuple au cours du traditionnel carnaval d'intronisation. Mais les animaux de la forêt-savane de Mintaba ont bien l'intention de remettre en question la monarchie terriblement absolue de la dynastie des lions : ils réclament des élections démocratiques ! La jument- poisson Mami-Wata, reine de la terre-et-mer, va s'imposer dans le débat et prôner l'amour.

For Gary, it starts with a mysterious, star-colored shell and a compass that points only up. But when the shell sprouts legs and a head, he finds himself the passenger of an ancient Sky-Turtle, leaving his world far below. Together, they will navigate thundering storms, outwit mischievous feathered pirates, and seek guidance from the song of a celestial Sky-Whale. It's a voyage through a world of wonders—crystal caves, lightning-lemonade, and a garden where night-balloons grow—on a quest to reach the very Heart of the Sky.

Jump into a world of delightful giggles and heartwarming adventures with "Olivia and the Funny Bunny"! Meet Olivia, a curious and imaginative girl, and her extraordinary new friend – a bunny whose nose wiggles with mischief and whose toes seem to tap out tiny giggles! From solving the case of the missing carrot and blowing rainbow bubbles in the garden, to building the silliest forts and embarking on rainy day dress-up parades, every day is an enchanting escapade.

Ein Mann träumt davon, dass Reichtümer in einem Palast auf ihn warten. Er folgt diesem Traum voller Hoffnung, nur um am Ende zu erkennen, dass sein wahrer Schatz etwas ganz anderes ist – etwas, das nicht aus Gold oder Edelsteinen besteht.