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Here are 60 of the finest and most entertaining poems for younger listeners. There are nonsense poems ("The Jumblies"), classic animal poems ("The Snail"), stories of adventure ("The Ballad of Sir Patrick Spens") and Robert Browning's classic tale of adults getting their come-uppance ("The Pied Pipe of Hamelin").

A turtle the size of an island. A cricket that can possess you if swallowed. A giant who turns enemies to stone. The legends of Southeast Asia—or "the lands below the winds," as explorers used to call it—are populated with a whole menagerie of colorful beasts that inspire awe and fear in equal measure. Yet, passed on as they are through story and song, so many of these stories remain rooted in some long-forgotten past and bound by the borders of the region, creatures of myth and memory and nothing more. Until now.

This delightful collection of entertaining and calming stories is perfect for young listeners who love a mix of fun and relaxation. From heartwarming adventures to soothing bedtime tales, each story is crafted to spark imagination while creating a peaceful, comforting atmosphere. Whether it’s a magical journey, a friendly animal adventure, or a dreamy bedtime tale, Children Stories is the perfect companion for quiet moments, car rides, and winding down at the end of the day.

Inspire a sense of wonder in the night sky with this incredible collection of 15 folk tales for children.

It features coming of age stories on the theme of closeness to home, deftly interwoven with illuminating autobiographical pieces on the inspirations behind the fiction. Stories include: "The Missing Link", "Joe Quinn's Poltergeist", "Harry Miller's Run", "Slog's Dad", "Klaus Vogel and the Bad Lads", "Mary Malone", "Half a Creature from the Sea", and, "When God Came to Kathleen's Garden".

Red Riding Hood encounters an urbane wolf on the way to her sick grandmother's house.

Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen (Volume 1) is a collection of fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Contents: A Story / By the Almshouse Window / The Angel / Anne Lisbeth / The Conceited Apple-branch / Beauty of Form and Beauty of Mind / The Beetle Who Went on His Travels / The Bell / The Bell-deep / The Bird of Popular Song.

Es war einmal ein Prinz, der den Prinzen seines Herzens suchte, ein Hase mit drei Ohren und eine Königstochter, die lieber Abenteuer erlebte, statt zu heiraten. Traditionelle ungarische Märchen neu erzählt – das ist die Idee hinter dieser besonderen Sammlung. Ob groß oder klein – die 17 fabelhaften Geschichten zeigen uns allen, wie vielfältig die Welt ist und wie wir offen und tolerant mit unseren Mitmenschen umgehen können.

Niemand entführt Kinder so sehr in eine Traumwelt, wie Beatrix Potter. Sie nimmt unsere Fanatsie mit auf Reisen, in nahegelegene Welten, die vor unserer Haustür beginnen. Da begegnet man dem liebenswerten Peter Hase oder dem Herrn Jeremy Fischer. Da warten Frau Tiggy-Wiggel auf eine Fuhre dreckige Wäsche und Johnny die Stadtmaus lernt das Leben auf dem Land kennen. Jeder verliert sich in diese liebevoll erzählten Geschichten und immer, in stillen Momenten, denkt man an die liebevollen Bewohner unserer heimischen Gärten.

Eine gewaltige Box mit Abenteuer-Geschichten und Märchen! Ungekürzt mit dabei: "Die Schatzinsel", "Ali Baba und die 40 Räuber", "Sindbad der Seefahrer", "Aladin und die Wunderlampe", "Das Gespenst von Canterville", "Peter und der Wolf", "Peterchens Mondfahrt", "Münchhausen", "Der Karneval der Tiere", "Die Schöne und das Tier" sowie viele spannende Weltmärchen! Mit dabei: Ein pdf-Dokument mit der Trackliste aller Titel!

Questa favola, tratta dai "Racconti delle Fate", è forse la meno conosciuta e al tempo stesso una delle più belle e articolate di questa raccolta, che Collodi ha tradotto dal francese. "La Gatta Bianca", assieme a "L'uccello Turchino", la "La Cervia del Bosco" e "La bella dai Capelli D'Oro", sono state originariamente scritte da Madame d'Aulnoy.

In My Family’s Faraway Tree, Olivia’s grandfather tells her the story of his friend who believed in fairies, and Olivia discovers the spellbinding world in the great Faraway Tree, when she realizes she can communicate with the fairies that live in the Tree. This is a story of trust, between the magic world of the fairies and the humans who believe in them. Harry’s tales are full of adventure and heroism, magic and wisdom, and a human family’s interaction with some of the wondrous creatures that are unseen, but all around us. Totally gripping, totally enchanting.

Enjoy these classic fairytales like you've never seen them before with The Big Book of Princess Stories. Whether you're buying your first fairytale book or adding another cherished title to your collection, this is the perfect gift for aspiring royalty of all ages. With timeless classics like...

Patrick Healy, a teacher, traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around 500 myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. This is the sixth volume of his work, 61 Grimm’s Fairy Tales, Books 1 and 2, in his words. He retold the stories with his opinion and approach to them. Patrick is an Australian writer who has an abiding interest in the folklore of different cultures. He has lived and worked in Hong Kong for over 25 years as a high school teacher.

Andrew Snow is given muffins with magical powers by a little elf that he meets in a strange topsy-turvy bakery. He is told to only use them when he needs them. But like any power, it gets out of control. Little by little, Andrew learns how to use the muffins to his advantage.

Little children need tales and stories, for they play an essential part in their development by awakening their imagination, introducing them to symbolic imagery, and bringing forth emotions in a healthy, constructive way. Our audiobook collection brings 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 charming collection of Grimms’ Fairy Tales includes “Briar Rose”, “Fundevogel”, “The Fox & the Cat” and “The Fox & the Horse”. 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.

Patrick Healy, a teacher, travelled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around 500 myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. This is the seventh volume of his work, 30 Indian Tales, in his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them. Patrick is an Australian writer who has an abiding interest in the folklore of different cultures. He has lived and worked in Hong Kong for more than 25 years as a high school teacher.

Tia Nastácia sabe contar casos e histórias como ninguém! Nessa nova aventura, ela e Dona Benta contam as lendas e mitos populares que escutaram de seus pais e avós na infância. Belas princesas, bichos fantásticos e heróis aventureiros agitam a imaginação de Emília, Narizinho e Pedrinho. A coleção Sítio do Picapau Amarelo é uma das mais importantes obras de literatura infantil do Brasil e continua a cativar o coração de milhares de brasileiros através de gerações.

Tanya Robyn Batt has a lifelong love of fabrics and is fascinated by the ways in which they can change the way we perceive the world and are seen by others. In this captivating collection, she brings together her favorite stories about fabrics from all over the world, and shows how storytelling itself is a magical weaving process. The history and passage around the world of each of the fabrics, from wool to batik, from flax to silk, is fascinatingly described.