Showing results by publisher "Spoken Realms" in Literature & Fiction

A Farmyard Tale-What a funny sight to see a brood of ducklings with a hen! The farmer will not allow Jemima Puddleduck to hatch her own eggs.What does she do???

Benjamin Bunny and Peter Rabbit are on a rescue mission. Tommy Brock, a rather devious badger has taken Benjamin's children. A property dispute between Tommy Brock and Mr. Tod (a disreputable fox) turns out to be just what Benjamin and Peter need to stage a rescue. A fun short story for all ages from the pen of Beatrix Potter. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

If you’ve ever felt taken advantage of you may identify with an unlikely character in this classic Hans Christian Andersen short story. Sometimes fables end differently than we think. Narrated by Glenn Hascall

Are you a grunty grunt or a smiley smile? This classic children’s story, written in rhyme, asks that question of the reader and gives examples of both types of behavior. Though originally published in 1920, this book is still relevant for today’s small children. What child has not wanted to share his or her toys, behave at the table or refuse to go to bed at night? This is a great story to listen to along with your child.

A poor queen with three beautiful daughters, but one is more beautiful than the others. She survives plots to kill them all, magic fairies, pirates and oh so much more make in this wonderful tale adapted from Hans Christian Andersen.

Never, ever judge a book by its cover, for you could lose out on such wonderful things! The Prince found his way to this marvelous castle, which appeared to be mysteriously run by 12 hands that floated hither and yon, yet dressed him, fed him, and entertained him...until he met the true owner of the castle, a white cat. But was she really a cat? She could talk about the most interesting things, and was very intelligent. The Prince was falling in love with a cat! Then one day, she told him to do something drastic to her, but why?

An enchanted frog and his adventures with a beautiful princess - need I say more?

The well-known tale of the adventurous boy and what happens when he finds a magical lamp.

This story chronicles the adventures of a girl named Dorothy Gale in the Land of Oz. As Baum says in the introduction "It aspires to being a modernized fairy tale, in which the wonderment and joy are retained and the heartaches and nightmares are left out." And it succeeds wonderfully. It is one of the best-known stories in American popular culture and has been widely translated.

Dorothy is swallowed by an earthquake! And that is just the start of Dorothy's adventures in this exciting and fun book. She and her kitten, Eureka, are on their way home and stop to visit a relative in California. But the earthquake opens the ground under their feet and everyone, including the horse and buggy and her cousin Zeb fall deep, deep into the Earth. Down there they find they can walk on air, but are attacked by the strange and dangerous vegetable creatures. But who should drop in but Dorothy's old friend the Wizard of Oz with nine tiny piglets!

In an age where being an apprentice was normal the storyteller has the opportunity to discuss a new writing by 13-year-old Bobby. The conversation inspires the storyteller to complete his own version of the story. The result should bring a smile. Is it possible soap operas came from this short story conversation with the young writer? Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The award-winning author of Winnie the Pooh takes a look at what struggles one might face trying to gain weight and leaves the listener to wonder if our hero has actually gained any weight at all.

Have you ever wanted to travel to the North Pole? See the Aurora Borealis up close and personal? Well, make sure you catch up to George and Jane, two disobedient children, who on December 11th, set out to do just that, finding adventure and a dragon on the way. E. Nesbit was a master at weaving imagination and real life into timeless fairy tales, with fantastic mythical creatures, princes and princesses, magic, and just the right touch of silliness.

Hans was a faithful servant. At the end of seven years his master gave him a lump of gold "as big as his head". Some will say that Hans was taken advantage of as he returned to his boyhood home. His gold was soon traded for something most considered of lesser value. The trades continued until Hans had nothing, yet Hans considered himself the most fortunate of men. Listen to this classic Brothers Grimm tale to learn the skill of contentment.

An old poet sits in his cottage waiting out a particularly strong storm. A knock at the door reveals a small boy shivering and cold. The poet brings him into his warm home. Before the boy would leave he would shoot an arrow into the heart of the kind poet. This painful blow, while not fatal, moves the poet to use his skill to warn everyone of the mischief and chaos delivered by his guest - Cupid. A delightful short story from the mind of acclaimed author Hans Christian Andersen. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

In fairy tales we often find that when magic is used it simply enhances either good traits or bad traits of those who receive the magic. If one were evil at the start magic made them more so. If they were kind their kindness became legendary. So it is with this delightful tale as magic is used on three villages with mixed results.

Kind William lived up to his name. A fishing expedition as a young lad led to kindness, promises kept, and a brilliant future. "Kind William and the Water Sprite" is just one of the many wonderful fairy tales by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing. Ewing was well-loved by peers for her creative writing for children. This is one example of her talent.

Deception leads an imposter to be accepted as a princess. Destiny made the real princess the caretaker of geese. Like so much deception the dishonesty is discovered. The Goose Girl is a moral short story for all ages.

The stories told, the mother fell to musing, and the result is the little book here presented to the judgment of children other than her own - a few new fairy tales, on the old, old pattern!

A humorous telling of this classic Grimm tale. Follow one of three brothers as he seeks to find his fortune. He passes silver and gold while heading into a desolate forest. What he finds there changes his life, and the lives of others - not necessarily in a good way. His journey starts with one kind of hunger - and ends with another.