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In the street, up there, was an old, a very old house - it was almost three hundred years old, for that might be known by reading the great beam on which the date of the year was carved: together with tulips and hop-binds there were whole verses spelled as in former times, and over every window was a distorted face cut out in the beam. The one story stood forward a great way over the other; and directly under the eaves was a leaden spout with a dragon's head; the rain-water should have run out of the mouth, but it ran out of the belly, for there was a hole in the spout.

"The Fir-Tree" is a literary fairy tale by the Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875). The tale is about a fir tree so anxious to grow up, so anxious for greater things, that he cannot appreciate living in the moment. The tale was first published 21 December 1844 with "The Snow Queen", in Copenhagen, Denmark, by C.A. Reitzel. One scholar (Andersen biographer Jackie Wullschlager) indicates that "The Fir-Tree" was the first of Andersen's fairy tales to express a deep pessimism.

A Flea, a Grasshopper, and a Leap-Frog once wanted to see which could jump highest; and they invited the whole world, and everybody else besides who chose to come to see the festival. Three famous jumpers were they, as everyone would say, when they all met together in the room.

"The Bitcoin King Had No Clothes" is a thrilling and educational story for kids that teaches them the importance of being wise with their money. Join a brave little boy as he takes on the mighty Bitcoin King and exposes the truth behind his currency. With an easy-to-follow storyline, this book is sure to capture the imagination of young listeners and leave a lasting impression on them. It's a must-listen for kids who want to learn about money and investing, and the power of truth and courage.

Experience the classic tale of a young mermaid's quest for love and humanity. Rebecca H. Lee narrates this traditional Hans Christian Andersen story of magical creatures and merfolk. The story has been translated into English, but not modified from its original version, which may contain darker themes than its modern retellings.

Classic fairy tales are an essential part of children's development; if they are sometimes a little scary, it is because children need imagery to conjure and get rid of their fears in a symbolic, healthy way. Our audiobook collection means to bring together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon. This compilation includes folk tales, classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, and stories from the "Arabian Nights".

Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development, as they awaken imagination and bring essential teachings. These stories inspire children through important archetypes and symbolic imagery; they will bring them into a journey in fantastic worlds, full of possibilities and wonders. This specially designed compilation includes classic folk tales, famous stories by Hans Christian Andersen and fairy tales.

Classic fairy tales and stories are an essential part of children's development. Our audiobook collection means to bring together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon.

We have collected for you the most beautiful love stories fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters of the genre, whose stories have been universally read ever since, and by tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, who compiled ancestral folktales known for their beauty and wisdom. Let children develop their imagination and sensitivity with these touching tales of love.

"The Bell" (1845): In the narrow streets of a large town people often heard in the evening, when the sun was setting, and his last rays gave a golden tint to the chimney-pots, a strange noise which resembled the sound of a church bell; it only lasted an instant, for it was lost in the continual roar of traffic and hum of voices which rose from the town. "The evening bell is ringing," people used to say; "the sun is setting!".

7 Gute-Nacht-Geschichten mit der perfekten Einschlafdauer. Kann Ihr Kind nicht einschlafen? Die besten Einschlafgeschichten sowie die zauberhafte Stimme von Sebastian Lohse machen dieses Hörbuch zum idealen abendlichen Begleiter. Die Märchen eignen sich wunderbar als Ergänzung zum abendlichen Einschlafritual. Sie schenken Gelassenheit, positive Energie und sorgen für einen erholsamen Schlaf. Eine entspannende Reise ins Land der Träume. Das Hörbuch mit Einschlafgarantie.

O tinteiro tinha tanto orgulho de si! Alguém que estava visitando um poeta fez um elogio, dizendo que coisas maravilhosas poderiam sair de um tinteiro. Porém, será que o tinteiro sozinho faz todos os belos poemas? A pena não concordou.

No meio de um jardim, além do qual se estendiam prados sem fim, havia uma roseira. Embaixo da roseira vivia um caracol que adorava falar conversar com ela. Eles se perguntavam o que poderiam levar ao mundo deste pequeno jardim.

Havia uma casa antiga que estava tão destruída que envergonhava as outras casas da rua. Porém, o garotinho que morava do outro lado a adorava e amava olhar para ela dia e noite. Um dia, quando o garoto descobriu que o senhor que era dono da casa era totalmente sozinho, ele decidiu endireitar as coisas.

Era uma vez um imperador que só estava interessado em uma coisa: suas roupas. Ele gastava todo seu dinheiro com roupas e tinha uma combinação diferente para cada hora do dia e para todas as ocasiões. Um belo dia, dois ladrões chegaram à cidade se passando por tecelões que sabiam como fazer os tecidos mais lindos e sofisticados, que tinham a incrível propriedade de serem visíveis apenas para aqueles que faziam seu trabalho bem. Era a oferta perfeita para nosso rei, que imediatamente fez um pedido.

Os sinos tinham acabado de soar as doze badaladas da meia-noite anunciando o início de um novo ano quando uma carruagem parou na entrada da cidade. A bordo, havia doze foliões que queriam entrar. Mas quem eram eles?

Ao lado de um castelo abandonado há muito tempo, cresce uma selva de bardana. Sob as grandes folhas verdes, vivem dois velhos caracóis, descendentes de uma longa linhagem, cujos ancestrais eram servidos em pratos de prata aos habitantes do castelo. O casal está esperando que apenas outra coisa seja cozida também...

A vela de castiçal, feita de sebo, não é tão refinada quanto a vela, feita de cera. Não há dúvidas de que a vela terá a honra de iluminar o salão de baile esta noite. Quando a vela de castiçal é oferecida a um pobre garoto, ela se pergunta se terá a oportunidade novamente de ver pessoas tão felizes quanto as que vão para o baile.

Na roseira no meio do jardim morava um pequeno elfo. Ele era tão pequeno que era impossível vê-lo a olho nu. Atrás de cada pétala de rosa se esconde um espaço e o elfo passou seus dias explorando o jardim. No fundo do jardim, havia uma casa onde, um dia, ele viu uma jovem encantadora, seu namorado e seu irmão malvado. O pequeno elfo então se viu de cara com um drama que não deixaria ninguém indiferente.

Um velho lampião está no fim de sua vida útil. Ele teve uma vida longa e muitas pessoas sabiam disso. Então, amigos vieram visitá-lo na sua última noite de trabalho.