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Classic Mother Goose rhymes get a Latino twist in this cozy collection. From young Juan Ramón sitting in el rincón to three little gatitos who lost their mitoncitos, listeners will be delighted to see familiar characters in vibrant, luminous scenes brimming with fanciful details. La Madre Goose will make a playful multicultural addition to every modern bookshelf.

Intended for parents to listen along with their children: This is a beautifully descriptive retelling of the original Hansel and Gretel story set in modern-day Montana. Told by Gretel herself, it weaves into the fairy tale wonderful new oddities and characters.

Based on the successful stage production Alice the Musical, this modern twist on an old favorite follows teenager Ali on her journey through the land of wonders. Meet the fantastic characters that have delighted both children and adults alike for more than a century. An easy listen to warm your heart, with many of the original songs cleverly reproduced.

To save Grandma Crick from being fed to the ravenous Monger turtles, Mila must journey into the underworld to steal the Evertrue Emerald from the demon, Malrook. Joined by a motley bunch of experts through the deadly, dragon-infested caves, they meet Captain Tuna, the accordion-playing walrus, a karate-kicking fairy, and a colony of strange and grumpy troglonomes. As time runs out, Mila discovers that friendship and ingenuity can unearth the greatest strength of all and win her heart’s desire.

Aujourd'hui, Liz a décidé de bouder : ses parents ont décrété qu'elle était trop petite pour devenir vétérinaire et soigner tous les animaux du monde. Mais quand est-ce qu'on devient grand ? demande-t-elle à Grimm. La réponse se cache peut-être dans l'histoire de Marisa, la belle endormie du bois d'Awa, en plein cœur du Brésil... Inspiré de "La Belle au bois dormant" de Charles Perrault, cet épisode apprend aux plus petits les vertus de la patience.

En faisant ses devoirs de maths, Liz découvre une lettre d'amour cachée dans son cahier. Pas de chance : Paul, son amoureux transi, a les oreilles décollées ! Comment Liz pourrait-elle tomber amoureuse de ce garçon qui, selon elle, "ressemble à un éléphant" ? En lui racontant l'histoire d'amour d'Emma, la petite fille modèle, et de Ricky, le rocker turbulent, Grimm compte bien lui prouver qu'on gagne beaucoup à voir les autres avec son cœur...

Beauty’s father is a wealthy merchant who has lost his fortune. While attempting to regain his wealth he comes to the castle of the Beast. The Beast allows the merchant to return home to his family with the promise that he will return. Beauty takes her father’s place and returns to the Beast. While serving the Beast she falls in love and because of her loyalty the Beast turns into a handsome prince and they are married.

Seguramente esta historia no es la misma que todos conocen. Pero si la leen, podrán averiguar por qué Caperucita Arroja se llamaba así, para qué llevaba una copa en la cabeza, qué hacía con un remo para regalarle a su abuelita y quién era el bobo con el que se encontró por el camino.

From best-selling author, Bethany Stahl, comes an all-new hilarious book for kids! Get ready to giggle along with this silly children's book as an old squirrel retells his version of the classic tale, Little Red Riding Hood. Meeko, a storytelling squirrel, who can't read, tells this classic story how he remembers it! But the story isn't quite what the marsh creatures remember, and the big bad wolf may not even be a wolf at all! What fun surprises could Meeko's retelling hold?

This story brings familiar elements of "Old McDonald" with "Three Little Pigs" in a new version with a twist at the end. Young listeners will be able to listen to the story on their own with confidence. It includes many of the sight words for first grade. This book was reviewed and recommended by an experienced elementary school teacher. Perfect for use in the classroom, homeschool, or summer listening.

Ti piacciono le fiabe? Adori i Me contro Te? Questo è proprio l'audiolibro che cercavi! Preparati a vivere quattro fantastiche avventure in compagnia di Luì e Sofì; volerai con loro sul tappeto magico, visiterai l'Isola Che Non C'è e il castello della Bestia e ammirerai il mondo dalla torre nel bosco! Che cosa aspetti? Ascolta e comincia a sognare!

Juan era un poco simple, y creía que a la princesa le gustaría el barro que había cogido de un agujero... pero sus hermanos, que eran muy listos, se rieron de él a carcajadas. Mientras tanto Juan el bobo se rió para sus adentros, como diciendo: "Reíd, reíd..., que ya veremos quién es el que ríe el último."

"Tu deseo te será concedido y antes de un año tendrás una hija", dijo la rana a la Reina.... y lo que dijo se hizo realidad, y la Reina tuvo una niña preciosa.Los Reyes dieron una gran fiesta para celebrarlo, a la que asistieron todas las hadas del Reino que hicieron maravillosos regalos a la princesita. Pero de repente entró una hada muy vieja, que no había sido invitada. Como estaba muy enfadada por la ofensa, gritó con voz muy fuerte.

Caperucita va tan contenta por el bosque en dirección a la casa de su abuelita, cantando y cogiendo flores; pero, de repente, se va a encontrar con un lobo, que parece muy simpático, pero que resulta no tener muy buenas intenciones...¿Qué es lo que querrá el lobo?El clásico entre los clásicos de la literatura infantil ahora en formato de Audio Cuento para disfrute de los más pequeños.

Jack, the delightful, mischievous, big-hearted hero of so many Newfoundland folktales, is worried about his parents. They aren’t getting any younger; in fact, they’re really quite old. So, Jack and his brothers Bill and Tom decide to set out and find a magic fruit that will make the old young again. Told with the humor, warmth, and sly wit that have made Andy Jones one of Newfoundland’s finest and best-loved storytellers, The Queen of Paradise’s Garden follows Jack on his way to the land of the Queen of Paradise, three miles this side of the end of the world.

Jack o’ Hearts is the top card player in the parish and is feeling pretty sure of himself. When he is challenged to a card game with stakes higher than high by a mysterious green man, well, Jack can’t resist. Sure, he’s never lost a tournament yet, has he? A hilarious reimagining of a traditional Newfoundland folktale, Jack and the Green Man is jam-packed with magic, romance, transformations, impossible tasks, unforgettable characters, a love ballad or two, and the ever-present threat of Jack’s head ending up on a spear.

Helen is a fine hand with a slingshot, and more than at home in the woods. After all, she was raised by bears for a time. When she stumbles on the castle of three evil giants, she comes up with the perfect plan to rid the land of them. Well, almost perfect... Andy Jones’s hilarious new folktale adaptation/middle reader Barefoot Helen and the Giants is jam-packed with adventures and tales of adventure. It celebrates brave and resourceful girls, blended families, and storytelling itself.

Enjoy a delightful collection of some of Aesop's classic fables, reimagined by Mike Bennett. This collection includes: 'The Treasure in the Vineyard', 'The Chair and the Table', 'The Hamster and the Mole', and more!

When a tiger plays a trick on a wise man, how will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that all the animals are against him? Will the jackal help him, or is it simply another trick? This traditional Indian tale, retold with a twist by Andrew Fusek Peters, provides an opportunity for talking about man's impact on the natural world.

Mountain Lion terrorizes all the forest animals, and preys on them for his supper. One day, they come up with a plan to try to protect themselves, yet they are not safe until Rabbit cooks up a cunning plan which brings them lasting freedom.