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A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's works. He is a Danish author and poet most famous for his wonderful, inspirational fairy tales. We know you will enjoy this very special series from Icon Audio Arts, hosted by young Eden Giuliano! 

The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal favorite of the Oz books and tells of Cap'n Bill and Trot journeying to Oz and, with the help of the Scarecrow, overthrowing the cruel King Krewl of Jinxland.

A queen sewing by the window during a snowfall pricks her finger. Admiring the drops of blood on the snow, she wishes for a daughter as white as that snow, as red as that blood, and as black as this ebony window frame. The queen dies after giving birth to Snowdrop. The girl's stepmother, a vain and vindictive woman with a magic mirror, plots to eliminate Snowdrop, who grows more beautiful by the day. Snowdrop is left in the forest to die but takes shelter with seven dwarfs who become her protector when the evil stepmother learns she is still alive.

A peasant sends his seven sons to fetch water for his daughter's christening. Having lost their pails in the well, they are afraid to return home without having completed their task. The peasant, thinking they have gone off to play, curses them whereupon they are immediately transformed into ravens. When the daughter is grown up she sets off to discover the whereabouts of her long-lost brothers.

A boy is murdered and made into a stew by his evil stepmother, who buries his bones beneath a juniper tree outside their house. The boy is reincarnated as a bird who flies forth from the tree and enlists the townspeople to help him exact revenge.

A tailor parleys his success at killing seven flies in one stroke into a string of unlikely successes. Making a belt with the words Seven at one blow written on it, the gullible townspeople assume the tailor to have amazing strength. After a contest in which he tricks a giant into believing he is stronger, the tailor persuades the king he can rid the kingdom of giants. In exchange for this the king offers his daughter's hand in marriage and half his kingdom. When the king balks on this promise and creates more conditions, the tailor must again rely on his wits to prove his bravery.

A princess' maid turns on her mistress while traveling and forces her to switch roles with her. The false princess then kills the princess' horse to keep it from talking and forces the real princess to herd geese with the boy, Conrad. Conrad begins to notice strange things about the new goose-girl and informs the king. Will the false princess be discovered?

In Briar Rose, better known as Sleeping Beauty, seven good fairies are invited to be godmothers to an infant princess. An old, overlooked fairy feels slighted and puts a deadly curse on the princess. A kind fairy modulates the curse from death to 100 years of deep sleep which can be broken by the kiss of a handsome prince.

Sei grandi classici della tradizione favolistica europea interpretati da Carla Orrù: "I tre omini nel bosco"; "Le tre piume"; "Il lupo e i sette capretti"; "La pagliuzza, il carbone e il fagiolo"; "I sette corvi"; "Il tavolino prodigioso, l'asino d'oro e il bastone picchiatore". Favole adatte un pubblico di tutte le età, dai più piccoli che ancora non le conoscono ai più grandi che possono riscoprire il fascino senza tempo delle opere della coppia di fratelli più celebri della storia della letteratura europea.

Otto grandi classici della tradizione favolistica europea interpretati da Gaetano Marino: "Cappuccetto Rosso"; "La pappa grande e deliziosa"; "Tre piume in volo"; "Madama Holle"; "Il pescatore e sua moglie"; "L'astuta figlia del contadino"; "Tutti a casa di Messer Babalucco"; "Il ladro e il suo maestro". Favole adatte un pubblico di tutte le età, dai più piccoli che ancora non le conoscono ai più grandi che possono riscoprire il fascino delle opere dei fratelli più celebri della storia della letteratura europea.

Tre grandi classici della tradizione favolistica europea interpretati da Gaetano Marino: "La Bella e la Bestia"; "Pelle d'Asino"; "Griselda la principessa pastorella". Tre fiabe adatte a un pubblico di tutte le età, dai più piccoli che ancora non le conoscono agli adulti che possono riscoprire il fascino senza tempo delle opere di Perrault.

Tre grandi classici della tradizione favolistica europea interpretati da Gaetano Marino: "L'audace soldatino di stagno"; "Il Principe Cattivo"; "La fanciulla che calpestò il pane". Tre fiabe adatte a un pubblico di tutte le età, dai più piccoli che ancora non le conoscono agli adulti che possono riscoprire il fascino senza tempo delle opere di uno dei più grandi autori di fiabe di tutti i tempi.

Luigi Capuana rivoluzione l'impostazione tipica delle fiabe popolari siciliane che venivano raccontate attorno ai focolari per dar vita ad un mondo fantastico dal grande fascino. Ecco come lo stesso Capuana descrive le sue fiabe: "Appena scritte le sacramentali parole di uso 'C'era una volta...', i miei fantastici personaggi si mettevano in moto, s'impigliavano allegramente in quelle loro intricatissime avventure senza che io avessi coscienza di contribuirvi per nulla. Spesso mi domandavo in che modo il Reuccio e la Reginotta se la sarebbero cavata.

"Los cuentos de Beedle el Bardo" es una recopilación de relatos muy queridos por brujas y magos de todas las edades, y que vendrían a ser la versión del mundo mágico de los cuentos de los hermanos Grimm. Esta edición ha sido traducida de las runas originales por Hermione Granger, con notas adicionales del profesor Dumbledore y J. K. Rowling. Estos relatos clásicos entretienen y educan a partes iguales, además de ser una gran oportunidad para conocer las historias que jugaron un papel crucial en la lucha contra Lord Voldemort. La obra se compone de cinco cuentos: "La fábula de los tres hermanos", que los lectores de "Harry Potter y las Reliquias de la Muerte" reconocerán de inmediato, "La fuente de la buena fortuna", "El corazón peludo del brujo", "El mago y el cazo saltarín" y "Babbitty Rabbitty y su cepa carcajeante." Las estanterías de la biblioteca de Hogwarts también albergan muchos otros libros fascinantes. Si disfrutaste con "Los cuentos de Beedle el Bardo," quizá quieras echar un vistazo a algunos de sus otros tesoros: "Animales fantásticos y dónde encontrarlos" y "Quidditch a través de los tiempos."

In this second volume of folktales, a Punjabi woman outwits seven ruthless thieves, an Incan girl restores harmony to the empire, and a mischievous Norwegian lass thwarts her entitled landowner. Spanning centuries and continents, Kamala recalls how the dazzling courage, cleverness, and power of women have always held our world together. 

In legends from China, Finland, India, Canada, and more, brave heroines encounter monstrous rivers and ogres' nests while outsmarting desperate sharks and hungry tigers. They courageously save families and villages - and, most importantly, they always choose their own fate. 

The must-own audiobook for parents with children, Hans Christian Andersen found magic in the landscape of childhood. His talking animals and living toys shine a sparkling light on the strange wisdom of innocence and the deceptive nature of adulthood. These stories have now been adapted into countless classic films (including The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes, and Frozen - which was based on “The Snow Queen”) and have become part of our everyday speech, such as when we talk about “ugly ducklings”, “the emperor’s new clothes", and more.

Christmas is the time of year where everyone gathers around a fire, singing songs and laughing. After a long day of celebration, nothing puts someone to sleep like good bedtime stories of joy and happiness. Here you will listen to stories of love, joy, happiness, and whatever else makes Christmas atmosphere a magic time to share with your beloved ones. What are you waiting for? Scroll up, buy the audiobook now, and let the magic begin. Merry Christmas, and enjoy listening!

This was Frances Hodgeson Burnett's (author of The Secret Garden) favorite fairy-tale story book! The titles include "The Christmas Cuckoo", "The Lords of the White and Grey Castles", "The Greedy Shepherd", "The Story of Fairyfoot", "The Story of Childe Charity", "Sour and Civil", "The Story of Merrymind", and "Prince Wisewit's Return".

This is a collection of four of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories, "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor's New Clothes", "Thumbellina", and "The Constant Tin Soldier".