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The Six Swans is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm as tale number 49. A King gets lost in a forest, and an old woman helps him, on the condition that he marry her beautiful daughter. The King has a bad feeling about this but accepts anyway. He has six sons and a daughter from his first marriage, however, and fears that the children will be targeted by his new wife; so he sends them away and visits them in secret...

In this tale a queen wishes her naughty daughter would just turn into a raven and fly away. But as we all know, in fairy-tale land you should always be careful what you wish for....

In this tale, two brothers give presents to their king. The poor brother chooses to offer the largest turnip grown on his land, whereas the rich one can afford to give far more. The response the latter receives from the king, however, is not exactly what he is expecting....

Acorn Classics brings you the unadulterated, original tales as written down over a century ago by the Brothers Grimm themselves. In this tale - 'The Frog Prince', in fact the first fairy tale featured in the Brothers’ famous collection - a princess befriends a frog who is kind enough to retrieve a golden ball she drops into a pond. But what is the frog’s secret, and how can the princess help him?

In this tale, two young children find an edible cottage in the woods. But is the homeowner the sweet old lady she initially appears to be?

This charming collection of Grimms’ Fairy Tales includes “Snow White & Rose Red”, “Doctor Knowall”, “The Seven Ravens”, “King Grisly-Beard” and “The Twelve Huntsmen”. Grimms’ Fairy Tales was first published in Germany in 1812 as “Kinder und Hausmärchen“. This series of recordings is based on the original 1823 English translation by Edgar Taylor, with subsequent editing by Marian Edwardes.

Hace muchos años en la ciudad de Hamelin había un problema enorme por una invasión de ratas que habían venido del campo y los vecinos de la ciudad no sabían cómo deshacerse de ellas. Un día apareció un desconocido que dijo al alcalde que a cambio de una recompensa haría desaparecerá a las ratas del pueblo.

Welcome to this classic collection of bedtime stories: "Sleeping Beauty", also known as "Briar Rose", and the tale of "Rumpelstiltskin". Sleep Stories are the perfect sleep aid for listeners of all ages. Just lay back and relax, and enjoy a new twist on classic tales as the soothing voice of Meg Saricks lulls you to sleep.

The traditional fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood adapted for children and narrated in Spanish and English. Excellent for kids and adults of all levels. Narrated in a slow pace by a Spanish native speaker. The audio includes a keyword list and three questions at the end to motivate conversation.

Rumpelstiltskin is a classic children's story that has pleased children of all ages around the world for many years. This is a great story for children to listen to and will help get them interested in the classics. We hope that you enjoy listening to this classic children’s story and that you will pass the story on to a new generation.

The Golden Goose is a classic children's story that has pleased children of all ages around the world for many years. This is a great story for children to listen to and will help get them interested in the classics. We hope that you enjoy listening to this classic children’s story and that you will pass the story on to a new generation.

The Elves and the Shoemaker is a classic children's story that has pleased children of all ages around the world for many years. It is a great story for children to listen and will help get them interested in the classics.

"The Adventures of Hansel and Gretel" is a unique take on the classic Brothers Grimm tale. It follows siblings Hansel and Gretel as try to survive in the woods after being left there by their father and evil stepmother. Then, they must thwart a witch in able to make it home. "To Grandmother's House" is an adaptation of Little Red Cap, another Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Little Red Cap goes to take her sick grandmother some cake and milk, only to be met by a big, bad wolf.

Faithful John - 忠实的约翰: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

Cinderella - 灰姑娘: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

The Brave Little Tailor - 勇敢的小裁缝: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

The Three Little Men in the Woods - 森林里的三个小矮人: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

Hänsel and Gretel - 糖果屋: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

The Little Farmer - 小农夫: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

Tom Thumb - 汤姆大拇指: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.