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It’s amazing how far a little kindness and humility can do to a fairy tale. This classic short story follows a find young man who assists an old man who was being taunted by a group of boys. His reward? A jar of his choosing. What magic comes with great choices. Follow the story, cheer on the young man, and feel that the world might be a bit better if such caring were common today. Perhaps it is.

The Brothers Grimm relay the story of a woman who was never satisfied even though her wishes were granted over and over again. When she dared to become as like God she discovers that contentment comes when you learn to like what you have and stop loving what you don't. A wonderful short story from the world of Grimm. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Listen to the story of Peter who did not listen to his Mother and got into trouble!

After wandering off from an afternoon lesson, a young girl falls into a fantastical world of tea parties, croquet games, and the most absurd trial imaginable.

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.

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.

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!