Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident readers. Each story stands alone and is the perfect length for bedtime or in the classroom.

A mysterious woman with supernatural powers suddenly appears to young Tomi. Who is she and why has she chosen to befriend him? A story for young children about real-life issues, facing up to bullies and finding one’s inner courage.

Jim Weiss's newest audio offering features Hansel & Gretel, Cinderella, and other classic tales from Andrew Lang's beloved Fairy Books. Jim Weiss brings to life an unforgettable collection of fairytales adapted from Andrew Lang's beloved Fairy Books. This newest offering from The Jim Weiss Collection features the classic stories of Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella, as well as lesser-known stories like A Clever Tailor and What Came of Picking Flowers.

When a Mother Duck's brood of little ducklings hatch from their eggs, all of them are adorable except for one. The Ugly Duckling is large, grey, awkward and doesn't fit in with the rest of the animals. A dangerous adventure awaits him with a surprise he was not expecting...

She doesn't know where came from, but she knows where she is going. Grady Orphus sets out to save the Flumpkims, and just maybe, the whole wide world.

"The Girl with the Rainbow Shawl" is a delightful collection of enchanting tales that whisk young listeners away on whimsical adventures through the magical world of the enchanted forest.

"I grandi classici per ragazzi che ci fanno leggere a scuola non mi piacciono!" Non proprio la frase giusta da pronunciare in una biblioteca. Ma a Tommy, undici anni, dispiace per i protagonisti che in libri come Piccole donne, Mary Poppins, Oliver Twist, Heidi e così via sono costretti a vivere mille tragedie. Sua sorella Lisa, tredici anni di buonsenso, prova a difendere gli scrittori, ma alla fine si convince anche lei. Ed è allora che la signora Borbotti, la bibliotecaria, non può più far finta di niente. Deve per forza trasformarsi.

Dive into the enchanting underwater world of the Hidden Glow, where a secret community of dazzling mermaids watches the human world from beneath the waves. When young Beth stumbles upon their village during a family vacation, she’s swept into an epic adventure that will change her life—and theirs—forever. As a mysterious leviathan threatens the mermaids’ way of life, Beth must summon her courage to help her new friends protect their home.

Take your child on a journey with a young Viking girl named Astrid who goes in search of a missing item from her village. She is guided by her mother's words, "Stay Wild, My Child." She will face challenges that test her bravery and creativity. If you have a wild child help them to embrace their sense of adventure and excitement.

¡Es domingo y eso significa que es el día de hacerte el pelo! Mientras Mami teje oro y conchas de cauri en el cabello de Yadira, le cuenta la historia de la diosa Ochún, mostrándole a Yadi cómo su herencia afro latina está amorosamente tejida en cada trenza y concha.

Luna and the Lost Star is a magical tale of courage, compassion, and the timeless bond between light and darkness. Luna, a curious stargazer from a quiet village, discovers that a brilliant star has vanished from the night sky, threatening the delicate balance of the universe. Guided by a celestial being and joined by a mischievous fox named Orion, Luna embarks on an extraordinary journey through enchanted forests, treacherous canyons, and shadowy voids.

In this book, children are transported to diverse universes, where each page becomes a window open to their own reality, as well as distant and unexplored horizons. These tales help young listeners not only develop their reading and language skills but also enrich their imagination, memory, and understanding of the world around them.

This is the story of four mischievous woodland fairies. Their names are Mirth, Glee, Shimmer & Twinkle. The four fairy friends become restless on a rare day off from going to-and-from doing all their fairy work. They decide to visit the good people of nearby Cuckoo Village to have fun playing tricks on them.

An enchanting and beautiful Butterfly Princess named Nova is given a magic satchel by Grandmother Spirit to bring the dream of spring to Earth’s Forest animals each year. After placing fall colors into a bag, Nova releases them each spring, and a kaleidoscope of butterflies emerges to nourish the flowers. The trees sprout their buds, and the birds sing their springtime lyrics. A clever fox named Tokala has other ideas for the magic satchel.

When a mysterious fossil is unearthed in their sleepy hometown, best friends Jake, Mia, and Sam embark on the adventure of a lifetime in Dinosaur Detectives.

Felicity Marie is not your average fairy princess. Born and raised in the kingdom of Happily Ever After, Felicity Marie, the daughter of Libby the Fairy Godmother and Prince Chad, starts school at Happily Ever After High. But disaster strikes after a series of panic attacks, a wacky ball, and high school gossip. Join Felicity as she meets new friends, finds her self confidence, and discovers the true meaning of being a fairy princess.

Accompany a struggling fisherman by the magical seaside as he shares his greedy wife’s desires with a bewitched French flounder. The flounder, eager to be freed, offers to grant three wishes, but his limited hearing and poor grasp of English lead to comical misunderstandings. As in classic fairytales, when love prevails, a happily-ever-after awaits.

A young teenage witch is late for the most important day on the witch's calendar! Halloween! Why was she late? And what is she going to do about it? An adventure unfolds for listeners following her journey of discovery and self. All is not as it seems.

Embark on a magical journey in "Uncle Rico's Rhyming Fables," where 160 enchanting stories await, skillfully written in rhyme to resonate with the rhythms of our modern era. These fables mark a departure from the past, where strength dictated right and instead focus on the beauty of cooperation and partnership that defines our interconnected world.

Believing in yourself isn’t always easy. Marky learns that firsthand when the other woodland fairies make fun of her. They laugh at her one small wing and say mean things about her fiery-red hair, her glasses and her freckles. It is hurtful, but through Marky’s determination, she helps them understand that everyone has exceptional qualities. Some are visible. Some are invisible. Through her kindness, Marky teaches her friends about self-love, confidence, acceptance, positivity and compassion. She reminds them they are magnificent.

What would you wish for if you had one chance to make a dream come true? In Wish, Ian Bragg weaves a heartwarming tale of determination, hope, and the quiet magic of belief. Follow young Alistair on an unforgettable summer journey as he climbs the mountain behind his home, inspired by a childhood story his mother shared—whispering a wish to a drifting seed that can make dreams come true. Alistair’s journey is filled with challenges and wonder as he ventures higher than ever before.

For more than a century it is difficult to imagine how many millions of boys and girls, men and women from all parts of the world, have become enamored by the timeless chronicle of the errant marionette and his enchanted aspiration to become a genuine boy. This particular interpretation presents a modern day Pinocchio fabricated of junk components, including computer chips and automobile parts built in Los Angeles, California USA by a good hearted, tender, but rather muscular, tinker named Junior.

Alum Sandalwood longs to be invisible and live a quiet life, but his plan goes awry when he is assigned an exceptional trainee granter. Zabrina Itchplant's magic is illegal and, quite frankly, impossible. Her over enthusiastic need to pass her exam forces her bearded examiner into a glittery dress. Worse still, he is SEEN. It might be amusing if the child doing the seeing is as cute and innocent as her file had led them to believe. The hungry look in her eyes warns of something quite different.

Ember, a friendly dragon, is searching for someone to play with when she stumbles upon a sad bear named Grizzle, who has lost his smile. Together, along with a shy mouse named Pip, they search for Grizzle’s smile. Along the way, they encounter other forest creatures in need of help, and the trio is more than happy to lend their assistance. Will Grizzle’s smile be too hard to find amidst the adventures, or has it been hiding somewhere close all along?

This book focuses on Santa Claus's younger son, TJ. He has his own identity and personality. He trains an elf by the name of Brandon how to drive his mechanical Sky-Doo. Once a man, Regal the Sky-Doo had been cursed to live as a car, and he ends up being TJ's protector.