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Golden Voice narrator Simon Jones perfectly narrates these sweet, tender fairy stories about princes, giants, nightingales, and roses. The collection begins with the timeless story of the Happy Prince, a young nobleman who in life sought only pleasure but in death, as a gold-encrusted statue, provides help to those in need.

The teacher, Patrick Healy, traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. This is the second volume of his work. Patrick grouped 14 famous Czech children's stories and myths with his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them.

Yes, Jack Plank started out to be a pirate. His shipmates all liked him, and their ship, the Avarice, was certainly very beautiful. But after a while it was clear that he wasn’t much good at plundering. He just didn’t have the knack for it. So what to do? Jack did the only thing he could do - he went ashore to look for another line of work. The town was called Salt-wash, on the coast of the Caribbean Sea, and he had a lot of helpful advice from the people in Mrs. DelFresno’s boardinghouse.

Some folk stories endure generation after generation because, although they are not literal, they resound in truths on a human scale. Folktales remind us of wisdom so elemental it is often lost in the rush of everyday life, so that "sometimes common sense makes no sense at all." The six wonder tales on this audiobook are gems of the genre. They have a "long ago and far away" quality.

A series of huntsmen disappear in a mysterious forest. It is eventually discovered that an iron-skinned man is dragging passersby into the lake where he lives. The man is captured by the king and subsequently released by a sympathetic prince, who then must flee the kingdom. The prince, with the help of the iron-skinned man, defeats an army and wins the hand of a princess. The prince is reunited with his parents, and Iron Hans is revealed to be a normal man who was under a spell and released from it by the prince who was found to be pure of heart.

Existují i pohádky, ve kterých se nevyskytují pohádkové obludy, kde nevítězí mocné kouzlo či hrubá síla, ale navrch má rozum, moudrost a vtip. Hrdiny chytrých pohádek bývají lidé zdánlivě obyčejní, kteří se v životních zkouškách téměř vždy osvědčí jako lidé naopak neobyčejní, moudří a stateční. Posilují naše sebevědomí a připomínají nám, že k vítězství nad lží a nelidskostí nepotřebujeme čaromocný meč ani pohádkového dědečka, stačí mít kuráž, bystrý rozum a dobré srdce.

This short but wacky collection of 18 fairy tales by Peter Leithart is perfect for bedtime, each tale invoking the imagery, plots, and themes of the book of Proverbs. Whether its the story of the fairies that live in walnuts or of the man who never got out of bed, these stories will make you laugh. Though you may be tempted to read deep theological meaning into each story, in reality, they owe their origin to Peter Leithart telling his kids stories before bed. Perfect for the family.

It's been years since Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith introduced the world to the Cinderumpelstiltskin, Little Red Running Shorts, Chicken Licken, and the rest of the hilarious cast of characters in The Stinky Cheese Man. In this audio edition, listen to some really off-the-wall fairy tales, including "The Princess and the Bowling Ball", "The Really Ugly Duckling", and "Jack's Bean Problem".

Da Giovannino Perdigiorno ad Alice Cascherina, "Favole al telefono" è una raccolta di storie che un papà commesso viaggiatore narra ogni sera per telefono alla sua bambina. Con fantasia giocosa, geniale umorismo e con l'uso strampalato del linguaggio, Rodari invita grandi e piccini a guardare lontano, percorrendo le strade della tolleranza e le vie dell'amicizia.

A collection of traditional stories for children from England, Ireland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Rumania, and Finland, The Red Fairy Book consists of 37 tales and is the second book in the series by Scottish novelist Andrew Lang.

Dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and an evil queen - all these and more can be found in The Warble, an enchanting tale of adventure and friendship. Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz.

Penguin presents the audio download edition of Ladybird Favourite Fairy Tales read by Gemma Whelan and Nigel Pilkington. Listen to eight traditional, captivating fairy tales in this gorgeous audio treasury from Ladybird. Each classic tale has been retold for young listeners and is perfect for your little one, whether you're curled up at home or on the move.

How can the Tortoise run faster than the Hare? What happens when the dog growls at its image? Or when the Country Mouse goes to supper with the Town Mouse? These wonderful stories have delighted adults and children for centuries, with their witty observations on animals and humans too. The stories are told with the enduring magic of a master story-teller, and set against the bright sounds of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and sound effects.

Trotzdem hat der kleine Drache es nicht immer leicht und wird oft von anderen Drachenkindern geärgert. Daher ist Rüdiger oft lieber alleine und versteckt sich gerne. Doch eines Tages trifft Rüdiger auf einen anderen besonderen Drachen, welcher in großer Not ist. Die Begegnung der beiden ist der Beginn einer spannenden Suche und einer sehr ungewöhnlichen Freundschaft.

“Barf Ka Dulha” is a collection of engaging stories from the Publications Division’s popular children’s magazine Bal Bharti. It features works by respected writers and scholars of Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi. Though these stories were published 40–50 years ago, their lively style and captivating plots remain fresh. The language flows beautifully, making them enjoyable for young readers even today. These tales inspire children to walk the path of truth and goodness. Their timeless charm continues to delight and educate new generations.

A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or "the lands below the winds," as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful beasts that inspire awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, passed on as they are through story and song, so many of these stories remain rooted in some long-forgotten past and bound by the borders of the region, creatures of myth and memory and nothing more. Until now.

Red Riding Hood encounters an urbane wolf on the way to her sick grandmother's house.

Prepare to embark on an exciting linguistic journey through the heartwarming fable of 龜兔賽跑 (The Hare and the Tortoise), narrated in delightful colloquial Cantonese! This engaging bilingual book is tailor-made for families and language enthusiasts eager to learn Cantonese or improve their language skills in a playful and interactive manner.

Эта книжка для тех, кто любит сказочные истории и верит в магию добра. Певица и актриса театра и кино Лиона Филь озвучивает сказку в сопровождении завораживающей музыки, которую специально написал известный композитор Арсений Трофим. Вместе с этой сказкой вам откроется дверь в мир чудес, где добрые феи, лесные духи и отважные зверята помогают друг другу, учатся дружбе и открывают силу добра. Эти сказки наполнены волшебством и теплом, они вдохновляют мечтать и верить в чудеса. Чудеса рядом – стоит только в них поверить!

Entdecken Sie die magische Welt der schönsten Märchen der Brüder Grimm! Von Schneewittchen bis Rumpelstilzchen – diese zeitlosen Klassiker verzaubern Groß und Klein mit ihren fesselnden Geschichten, mutigen Helden und lehrreichen Botschaften. Tauchen Sie ein in zauberhafte Abenteuer voller Fantasie und Weisheit!