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The Princess and the Goblin was published in 1872. One of the very first fantasy novels this magical classic had a profound influence on the work of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and is loved by fans of fantasy fiction to this day. Eight-year-old Princess Irene lives in a remote mountainous region with no one but her nursemaid for company. Then she meets a mysterious old woman and Curdie, a young miner.

A collection of classic fairy tales to delight young and old, including 'The Princess and the Pea', 'The Frog Prince' and 'The Twelve Dancing Princesses'.

Schnee – knirscht unter den Schuhen, verwandelt Wiesen und Felder in weiße Winterlandschaften und lockt die Menschen mit den ersten rieselnden Flocken in die Natur. Dass Schnee aber durchaus auch ein geheimnisvolles und bedrohliches Element sein kann, beweist Jens Wawrczeck mit seinem Hörbuch Snowy Evening . In den drei ausgewählten Erzählungen von Conrad Aiken, Hans Christian Andersen und Alexander Puschkin ist Schnee kein bloßes Naturphänomen, er spielt Schicksal und greift in das Leben der Figuren ein.

Few winter stories are more affecting than Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl. Written in 1848, and strictly speaking a New Year's Eve story, it showed so clearly then, as it does now, that the Christmas holidays do not represent fireside, food, and presents for all. This story never fails to move, yet it somehow avoids serious sentimentality.

Přezůvky Štěstěny mají zázračnou moc - dokáží svého majitele přemístit nejen v prostoru, ale i v čase! Hrdinové této Andersenovy pohádky se však jeden po druhém přesvědčí, že špatně zvolená přání se mohou člověku pěkně vymstít... Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) byl dánský spisovatel, který se proslavil jako autor dětské literatury. Mezi nejoblíbenější pohádky z jeho pera patří Malá mořská víla, Sněhová královna, Ošklivé káčátko, Princezna na hrášku nebo Císařovy nové šaty.

Co všechno se může přihodit, než se zvěsti o vytrženém pírku dostanou z jednoho slepičího kurníku do druhého? Přesvědčte se na vlastní uši, jakou spoušť dokáží natropit zvědavé slepice, pomluvy a pírko, které je v tom však úplně nevinně! Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) byl dánský spisovatel, který se proslavil jako autor dětské literatury. Mezi nejoblíbenější pohádky z jeho pera patří Malá mořská víla, Sněhová královna, Ošklivé káčátko, Princezna na hrášku nebo Císařovy nové šaty.

Zlý čaroděj stvoří kouzelné zrcadlo, které zobrazuje pouze ošklivost. Chce jej odnést do nebe, ale zrcadlo se mu rozbije a jeho střípky se roztříští po celé zemi. Proniknou lidem do očí i do srdcí a tito lidé se potom stávají bezcitnými, protože nevidí krásu světa. Přesně to se přihodí malému Kajovi. Následující zimu opouští svoji kamarádku Gerdu a nastupuje do saní tajemné Sněhové královny, která si ho odveze do svého paláce. Gerda se však rozhodne Kaje zachránit a vydává se tak na dlouhou cestu plnou dobrodružství.

Hans Christian Andersen’s poignant and moving classic in an award-winning audiobook by Almost Tangible. A young fir tree stands in the forest. It longs to grow and discover the world and find out where all the other trees are disappearing to..."Oh, grow, grow, become big and old, that is the only wonderful thing in this world"! Set against the backdrop of Christmas, The Fir Tree is a poignant and bittersweet tale about the importance of living in the moment and not allowing life to pass you by - a wonderful, evocative listen for young and old alike.

Esta espectacular colección para niños contiene más de 30 ilustraciones para crear una mejor experiencia para usted y sus hijos.

Hans Christian Andersen's beloved tale The Snow Queen is an enchanting story of the bond of love and friendship between young playmates Kai and Gerda. When a small shard of a wicked troll's broken mirror lodges in Kai's eye and heart, he loses his joyfulness and sees only the world's imperfections. With his heart turned to ice, the Snow Queen kidnaps him and returns to her castle in the far northern reaches of Lapland.

This is a story from the Thumbelina and Other Fairy Tales collection.

Classic Christmas Stories features seven timeless classics, including Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore, A Christmas Dream and How it Came True by Louisa May Alcott, A Christmas Inspiration by Lucy Maud Montgomery, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, A Kidnapped Santa Claus by L. Frank Baum, The Little Match Girl by Hans Christian Andersen, and The Three Kings by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

The tale is about the cheerful soldier, who with a help from an old witch and her tinderbox, wins the princess and marries her. Hans Christian Andersen wrote The Tinderbox in 1835.

Dix histoires spécialement choisies pour les enfants de 6 à 10 ans : de quoi les faire rêver, développer leur attention, leur offrir de belles histoires pour s'endormir et leur permettre de partager la culture qui nous a façonnés. Leur imaginaire va profiter de ces histoires qui marquent durablement, font rêver, frémir, sourire. Lue par Fabienne Prost, cette sélection rassemble les plus beaux contes classiques : "Ali Baba et les 40 voleurs", "Conte des mille et une nuits" ; "Le vaillant petit tailleur" (Grimm), "Barbe-Bleue" (Perrault), "Le stoïque soldat de plomb" (Andersen).

In The Nightingale, Hans Christian Andersen weaves a timeless fable of authenticity, beauty, and redemption. Set in an enchanted vision of imperial China, the story follows a humble nightingale whose song captivates the hearts of all who hear it—even the mighty emperor himself. When an ornate artificial bird replaces the real one at court, the soul-stirring power of nature is cast aside in favor of predictable perfection. But when illness and death come for the emperor, only the return of the living nightingale's song can offer healing and hope.

This special collection of 16 calming stories is designed to help settle restless puppies and soothe anxious dogs. With soft, rhythmic storytelling and peaceful themes, these tales create a comforting atmosphere that can help ease separation anxiety, promote relaxation, and provide a sense of security for your beloved pet.

Actress Glenn Close narrates this story, accompanied by original music by Mark Isham. The Emperor and his court in ancient China discover a little grey bird with an enchanting song. But when the Emperor is presented with a jewel-encrusted, artificial singing bird, he banishes the nightingale from his court. Years later, he realizes that the song of the real nightingale is the true treasure.

Are you ready to sprinkle a little wonder into your nights? Step into a world where dreams come alive and imaginations soar with "Andersen’s Fairy Tales"! This isn’t just an audiobook—it’s a magical passport to enchanted kingdoms, deep oceans, and timeless adventures that will make bedtime the most exciting part of your day.

Have you got your teddy? Settle down for bedtime this Easter with a collection of enchanting short stories and fairy tales.

This collection of seven popular Hans Christian Andersen stories includes The Emperor’s New Clothes, The Princess and the Pea, Thumbelina, The Wild Swans, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Match Girl, and The Little Mermaid. Fairytales for the whole family to enjoy!