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"The Frog Prince" : in the tale, a spoiled princess reluctantly befriends the Frog Prince (meeting him after dropping a gold ball into a pond), who magically transforms into a handsome prince. Although in modern versions the transformation is invariably triggered by the princess kissing the frog, in the original Grimm version of the story is a a little bit different.

Tykkes lille skottehund Buster er meget interesseret i en lille, hvid puddel på stationen i Peterswood. Der går ikke lang tid, før Larry, Daisy, Pip, Tykke og Bets finder ud af, at hunden slet ikke har det godt, men mysteriet starter først, da det viser sig, at puddelhundens rigtige ejere er sporløst forsvundet sammen med et meget kostbart, stjålet maleri. Det bliver et mysterium, som vennerne - og ikke mindst Tykke - løser så elegant, at deres ærkerival, politibetjent Goon, endnu en gang er ved at gå op i limningen af bare ærgrelse.

These two stories are folk tales from the Slavic world; discover the stories and culture from Eastern Europe to Central Asia, recorded by the best storytellers for the enjoyment of children and adults alike. We put together two of the most charming stories from the Slavic culture.

The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids is a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. A mother leaves her seven children at home while she ventures into the forest to find food. Before she leaves, she warns her young about the Big Bad Wolf who will try to sneak into the house and gobble them up. The wolf will pretend to be their mother and convince the kids to open the door. The young children will be able to recognize their true mother by her white feet and sweet voice. The mother leaves and the seven kids stay in the house.

These are the 10 most famous fairy tales, the best classic stories for children: Blue beard, Cinderella, The little red riding hood, The master cat or Puss in Boots, The sleeping beauty in the wood, Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel, The wolf and the seven little kids, Tom Thumb and The Youth who went forth to know what fear was. Fairy tales ignite the imagination and help children dream. "Fairy tales TOP 10" is a selection of the most inspiring and powerful classic tales.

Hansel and Gretel is a well-known fairy tale of German origin, recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in 1812. Hansel and Gretel are young children whose father is a woodcutter. When a great famine settles over the land, the woodcutter's abusive second wife decides to take the children into the woods and abandon them there so that she and her husband will not starve to death, because the children eat too much. The woodcutter opposes the plan but finally and reluctantly submits to his wife's scheme.

Im Dorf der Schlümpfe ist immer was los. In diesen fünf spannenden Geschichten erfährst du, was es mit Trüffeln und dem Ding ohne Namen auf sich hat und wieso Fauli plötzlich fleißig wird. Lass dich von der Hexe Hogatha überraschen, die in Liebe zu einem mächtigen Zauberer entbrennt, und begegne dem geheimnisvollen Drachen Han-Sen-Ya, der das Dorf der Schlümpfe heimsucht. Mach dich bereit für die Abenteuer in Schlumpfhausen – mit Schlumpfine, Papa Schlumpf, Harmony, Hefty, Poeti, Smiley Schlumpf und all den anderen kleinen blauen Geschöpfen.

Mit den Schlümpfen ist Spaß vorprogrammiert! Erfahre in diesen fünf aufregenden Geschichten, wie eine magische Kugel die Schlümpfe in ihren Bann schlägt, was der böse Zauberer Gargamel alles anstellen muss, um mit Hilfe einer alten Kriegslist das Dorf der Schlümpfe zu finden, und wie die Schlümpfe Weihnachten retten. Lass dich von Harmony überraschen, der dank einer magischen Stimmgabel plötzlich wunderschön singen kann, und hilf den Pixies, dem mächtigen König Borax und seinen Warzenmonstern zu entkommen.

Im Dorf der Schlümpfe erwarten dich jede Menge Abenteuer. Erfahre in diesen fünf spannenden Geschichten, warum die Schlümpfe dringend einen hundertsten Schlumpf brauchen, wie sich Schlumpfine und ihre menschliche Freundin Laura aus den Fängen einer bösen Hexe befreien und was es mit einer Suppe à la Schlumpf auf sich hat... Sei dabei, wenn sich Papa Schlumpf in die Elfe Blumenbell verliebt, und erkunde mit den Schlümpfen die Geheimnisse des Schattensumpfes.

Mit den Schlümpfen wird es nie langweilig! Lerne mit Clumsy, welche Zaubertränke man auf keinen Fall brauen sollte, finde heraus, wie ein Zauberdünger nicht nur Pflanzen zu Riesen heranwachsen lässt, lass dich von Handys neuester Erfindung überraschen, die das Wetter beeinflussen kann – und erfahre, wie Melchior der Wunderbare den bösen Zauberer Gargamel zum Verschwinden bringt und die Schlümpfe rettet! Mach dich bereit für die Abenteuer in Schlumpfhausen – mit Schlumpfine, Papa Schlumpf, Harmony, Hefty, Poeti, Smiley Schlumpf und all den anderen kleinen blauen Geschöpfen.

Im Dorf der Schlümpfe ist garantiert kein Tag wie der andere! Erfahre in fünf spannenden Geschichten, wie Astroschlumpf einen spannenden Planeten entdeckt, wie es Sir Hefty gelingt, einen Feuer speienden Drachen zu besiegen und sei dabei, wenn Beauty einen Zauberspiegel entdeckt – aber Vorsicht: Gargamel heckt bestimmt schon wieder was aus!Mach dich bereit für die Abenteuer in Schlumpfhausen – mit Schlumpfine, Papa Schlumpf, Harmony, Hefty, Poeti, Smiley Schlumpf und all den anderen kleinen blauen Geschöpfen.

Mit den Schlümpfen erlebst du immer spannende Abenteuer! In diesen fünf aufregenden Geschichten erfährst du, wie Schlumpfine ins Dorf der Schlümpfe kam, welchen Unheil eine magische Pfeife anrichten kann und warum Purpurfliegen gefährlicher sind, als sie aussehen! Lass dich davon überraschen, wie die Schlümpfe einem verarmten Schlossverwalter dabei helfen, einen längst vergessenen Schatz zu bergen, und wie sie einem Riesen-Heulvogel eine dringend benötigte Lektion erteilen.

Discover Slavic culture with two ancient tales from the Eastern European world. The "Twelve Months" is a story about persistence, not unlike our "Cinderilla", but set in a fantastic world where seasons are all and winter, deadly. "The Two Brothers "is a tale about justice in a world where money corrupts easily. Enjoy these ancient tales from a faraway land, recorded by the best storytellers in a warm and lively way.

Here is one of the best Japanese stories. This fairy tale tells of the creation of the modern jellyfish, which is such a strange transluscent creature; according to the legend, it was not always the case, and the jelly fish owns its peculiar appearance to a punishment inflicted by the Dragon King of the Sea. Delve into the legends and fables of old Japan, with a myth that will delight children and adults alike, and discover the riches of Japanese culture through its most authentic tales. Not unlike the western folk tales compiled by the Brothers Grimm, this myth is part of a series of stories faithfully preserving the spirit of medieval Japan; it is a peculiar travel through space and time, which will delight children and adults alike.

Ali Baba is a poor woodcutter who discovers the secret of a thieves' den, entered with the phrase "Open Sesame". The thieves learn this and try to kill Ali Baba, but Ali Baba's faithful slave-girl foils their plots. Ali Baba gives his son to her in marriage and keeps the secret of the treasure. This story is included in many versions of the "One Thousand and One Nights". It is one of the most familiar of the "Arabian Nights" tales.

Snow White and Red Rose are two little girls living with their mother, a poor widow, in a small cottage. They are very good little girls, they love each other dearly, and their mother is very fond of them. Dark-haired Red Rose is outspoken and cheerful and loves to play outside. Fair-haired Snow White is quiet and shy and prefers doing housework and reading.

Dumbo er en sød og glad lille elefantunge - med meget store ører. Han bliver drillet med sine ører og har ikke mange venner i det cirkus, han hører til. Men så en dag møder han cirkusmusen Tim, og sammen opdager de Dumbos skjulte talent, som vil gøre ham til en stjerne! Tag med på Dumbo og Tims fantastiske rejse i dette klassiske eventyr. Bliv fortryllet af DISNEYS fantastiske verden.

Jewish folklore is full of vivid stories that both entertain and teach. We have selected for you a collection of tales and stories from the Talmud and Midrash, and rewritten them to suit the needs of children of Jewish culture and any other. Along with a large helping of gentle humor, these tales entertain while being infused with the perennial Jewish struggle for survival and dignity.

Discover the endless fascination of Indian culture with five tales, selected for you for their power of evocation, wisdom and humor. "The Alligator and the Jackal" is a tale of wit and cleverness, about which will defeat the other. "Singh Rajah and the Cunning Little Jackals" is another example of how cleverness can overcome even the most powerful. "The Farmer and the Money-Lender" shows the eternal struggle between class, and a way to trick the tricker; "Who Killed the Otter's Babies?" will bring you deep reflections about causality and responsibility; and Tit for Tat is a powerful lesson about the dangers of habits.

Aladdin is a young lad dwelling in ancient China; his parents are in despair, as he is a never-do-well and won't ever do anything. A sorcerer from the Maghreb persuades him to retrieve a wonderful oil lamp from a magic cave. But then, the socerer attempts to double-cross Aladdin, who resists only to find himself trapped in the cave. Luckily, he has kept the magical object and a world of adventures opens before him.