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It is wintertime, and the earth is covered with a layer of snow, as smooth as if it were marble cut from a mountain. The sky is high and clear, and the wind as sharp as an elfin-forged sword; the trees stand like white coral, or resemble blooming almond branches, and the air is as fresh as it is in the high Alps. The night is beautiful with streaming northern lights and countless twinkling stars.

On the day that the emperor's horse received his golden horseshoes as a reward for his heroic deeds, the beetle who shared his stable was very jealous. The smith refused to make shoes for his little feet and the beetle's anger went up a notch. So, furious, he left the stable and set off to discover the world alone.

Up north in Jutland there is a place known as the wild moor. There is a convent there. Many years ago there was a ship stranded not too far off shore. Instead of helping, the bishop’s men went and stole and plundered and murdered. Those poor people were all left dead and bloody.

There was once a sculptor, named Alfred, who having won the large gold medal and obtained a travelling scholarship, went to Italy, and then came back to his native land. He was young at that time-indeed, he is young still, although he is ten years older than he was then. On his return, he went to visit one of the little towns in the island of Zealand.

"Ding-dong! Ding-dong!" rings out from the Bell Deep in the Odense River. And what sort of river is that? Why, every child in Odense Town knows it well. It flows around the foot of the gardens, from the locks to the water mill, under the wooden bridges. Yellow water lilies grow in the river, and brown, featherlike reeds, and the black, velvety bulrushes, so high and so thick. Decayed old willow trees, bent and gnarled, hang far over the water beside the monks' marsh and the pale meadows; but a little above are the many gardens, each very different from the next.

The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as "The Gift of the Magi," "The Red Room," "A Letter from Santa Claus," "The Fir Tree," "Song of the Holly," and many more.

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom lived a King with eleven sons and a beautiful daughter named Eliza. All was peaceful until the widowed King decided to remarry a wicked Queen with dark magical powers. Out of spite, the stepmother turns her eleven stepsons into swans and banishes Eliza from the castle into the countryside. Despite the overwhelming odds, Eliza is determined to rescue her brothers, overcome the evil Queen’s spell, and reunite her family.

Kein Fest ohne Blumen! In seinem Märchen Die Blumen der kleinen Ida verdreht Hans Christian Andersen jedoch das Selbstverständliche und lässt die Blumen selber rauschende Feste feiern. Das bietet der kindlichen Fantasie ein herrliches Sprungbrett - und den wunderbar tröstlichen Gedanken, dass Blumen nur welken, weil sie nachts ausgelassen tanzen.

Em uma cidade onde o misterioso som de um sino ressoa todos os dias, dois garotos seguem caminhos distintos em uma floresta mágica, guiados pelo desejo de desvendar o segredo por trás desse chamado encantador. Cada passo os leva a incríveis descobertas e aprendizados sobre coragem, amizade e o poder dos sonhos. Confira este incrível episódio de Histórias Fantásticas e de Mistério do Vovô Edgar, produzido pela NarraKids! Este conto é inspirado em uma encantadora história escrita por Hans Christian Andersen e foi adaptado para o público infantil com uma narrativa leve e mágica.

Get ready for the Easter holidays with a collection of entertaining short stories which will keep your little ones entertained during the day and send them off to a deep sleep at night. Easter holidays will never be the same allowing you to have some Quiet Time, and get the holiday you need as well. Don’t miss out! Press play and let the magical adventures begin now!

Create a calming and magical environment for your young child to fall asleep to with this collection of 8 calming bedtime stories. Each story is read by our narrators soothing voices will help settle your little one down and allow them drift off quickly to a peaceful deep sleep.

In an ever increasing stressful world for young children, we understand how important it is for young children to get a goodnights sleep. Which is why this collection of calming bedtime stories will help your child to relax after a stressfully day and drift off fast to a deep sleep.

There is no better way for your child and puppy to unwind for the day that a collection of calming animal stories that will help them settle down for nap time and bedtime. So grab your favourite teddy and join us as we explore some magical worlds together.

Es gibt niemanden in der ganzen Welt, der so viele Geschichten weiß, wie Ole Luk-Oie. Der kann gehörig erzählen: So gegen Abend hin, wenn die Kinder noch so nett am Tisch oder auf ihrem Schemel sitzen, kommt Ole Luk-Oie. Er kommt sachte die Treppe herauf, denn er geht auf Socken; er macht ganz leise die Türe auf und husch! da spritzt er den Kindern süße Milch in die Augen hinein, und das so fein, so fein, aber doch immer genug, dass sie die Augen nicht aufhalten und ihn deshalb auch nicht sehen können.

Settle down as we take you and your little ones on a magical adventure into the world of these well loved classic fairy tales. These calming stories from some of the most well loved authors will entertain young children and toddlers, and help them fall into a peaceful deep slumber.

This delightful collection of Christmas stories includes the full-cast dramatization of A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS DAY, and the holiday favorites THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL, ‘TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS, and THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER.

Relembre os contos preferidos da sua infância ou apresente a um pequeno leitor o mundo mágico de um dos melhores contadores de história: Hans Christian Andersen. Quase dois séculos depois de serem publicados pela primeira vez, os contos de Andersen permanecem como contos de bem e mal, amor e perda, e lealdade em face a grandes dificuldades. Eles estão ao alcance das crianças, mas também apresentam lições de virtude para os adultos também, pois abordam temas que ultrapassam idades e nacionalidades.

Vor vielen Jahren lebte ein Kaiser, der so ungeheuer viel auf neue Kleider hielt, dass er all sein Geld dafür ausgab, um recht geputzt zu sein. Er kümmerte sich nicht um seine Soldaten, kümmerte sich nicht um Theater und liebte es nicht, in den Wald zu fahren, außer um seine neuen Kleider zu zeigen. Er hatte einen Rock für jede Stunde des Tages. Und ebenso wie man von einem König sagte, er ist im Rat, so sagte man hier immer: „Der Kaiser ist in der Garderobe!“

Eine so wunderbare Kälte ist es, dass mir der ganze Körper knackt!“, sagte der Schneemann. „Der Wind kann einem wirklich Leben einbeißen. Und wie die Glühende dort glotzt!“ Er meinte die Sonne, die gerade im Untergehen begriffen war. „Mich soll sie nicht zum Blinzeln bringen, ich werden schon die Stückchen festhalten.“ Er hatte nämlich statt der Augen zwei große, dreieckige Stückchen von einem Dachziegel im Kopf; sein Mund bestand aus einem alten Rechen, folglich hatte sein Mund auch Zähne.

La Sirenita (The Little Mermaid) es la historia de una niña llamada Ariel que sueña por conocer el mundo de los humanos. Un día se desata una enorme tormenta que hace naufragar un barco y Ariel rescata a un apuesto joven de el mar, el príncipe Eric, del que se enamora. Ariel acude a ver a Úrsula, la bruja del mar, que la chantajea dándole unas piernas a cambio de su voz, para que la sirenita pueda subir a la superficie.