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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.

In this story from Peru, we meet a baker who is so stingy that he wants to charge people just for smelling his baked goods. When the baker takes his case to court, the wise judge decides to teach the greedy man a well-deserved lesson. Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

Master storyteller Jim Weiss takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the night sky, sharing the fascinating stories behind Orion, Taurus, and other constellations. For thousands of years, cultures around the world have told stories about the stars--tales of brave heroes, mysterious monsters, faithful friends, and epic journeys.

Did you ever look carefully at a spider's webs? Did you ever wonder what causes thunder and lighting? Why do dogs chase cats? Why does it look like there's a man in the moon? In this delightful recording of tales from around the world, each story explains why an animal, plant, or natural object looks or acts the way it does.

With humor and heart, storyteller Jim Weiss brings ancient stories to a new generation of listeners. Master storyteller Jim Weiss brings these classic stories to a new generation of listeners! From the greedy dog to the hardworking ants, from a contest between Sun and Wind to the boy who cried "Wolf!", each tale will entertain the whole family while also teaching a gentle lesson about how to live a kind, wise life.

Storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life these classic tales of a wish-granting Genie, the 40 Thieves, and talking animals. Jim transports the listener to the magical world of the Arabian Nights. An introduction to Scheherazade, who first spun the tales, leads into a selection of stories with a unique fascination.

Experience Jim Weiss's hilarious tellings of "The Gingerbread Man," "The Three Little Pigs", and others, each with a multitude of character voices. A lush bouquet of stories for young listeners! You and your children will be enthralled by Jim Weiss's tellings of "The Gingerbread Man," "The Three Little Pigs", and the African folk tale, "Why Flies Buzz," each with unique character voices; touching versions of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved "Thumbelina" and "The Ugly Duckling," and the classic "Dick Whittington and His Cat," with its famously satisfying ending.

During a long drought in Australia, Tree Kangaroo and Koala grow thirsty for water. When Tree Kangaroo remembers how he and his mother survived a similar drought by digging a hole for water, their problems seem to be solved. Koala creates excuses to rest and be lazy while Tree Kangaroo works hard to dig the well. When water begins to fill the hole, Koala forgets to share and loses his tail and a friend! Illustrated by Tom Wrenn.

In this chain story from Cuba, Rooster learns that he needs a lot of help to get cleaned up for Heron's party. Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire.

In this story from Russia, two frog sisters learn the truth of that old saying, "It ain't over 'til it's over" - or, "The opera isn't over until the fat frog sinks." Martha Hamilton and Mitch Weiss, the team that brought us The Hidden Feast and Noodlehead Stories, put their noodles together to bring us this delightful tale of exploration and perseverance.

These uproarious American folk stories, retold by master storyteller Jim Weiss, will have you laughing and pondering too. You’ll hear about Paul Bunyan, taller than the trees and mightier than the rivers; Johnny Appleseed, whose gentle generosity made him a beloved legend; and Pecos Bill, whose outrageous Texas-sized exploits made him the greatest of all cowboys. There’s even one of Jim’s own tales; a tongue-twisting, hilarious tale of the Old West. The entire family will listen to this recording over and over again.

For thousands of years, these tales have thrilled audiences. In this audiobook, master storyteller Jim Weiss makes mighty Hercules, greedy King Midas, beautiful Arachne, brave Perseus, and dangerous Medusa understandable to children, while emphasizing character over violence.

Wiggily Longears is a rabbit and a gentleman who has brought joy to generations of readers. Better known as Uncle Wiggily, he is both kindhearted and resourceful. Howard R. Garris's charming modern classics offer gentle lessons amid laughter as the clever, courteous rabbit ingeniously helps his animal and human friends. Jim Weiss narrates an assortment of favorites adapted from the book for this "must have" audio-recording for the very young and the young at heart.

Ein bezauberndes Winter- und Weihnachtsmärchen für die ganze Familie…. Freundschaft und bedingungslos Zusammensein in einer viel zu kurzen Zeit des Jahres. Ein uralter Weinberg. Dahinter ein prächtiger Wald. In dem Wald ein kleines Häuschen. In dem Häuschen ein gemütliches Schlafzimmer. In dem Schlafzimmer ein kuscheliges Bettchen. In jenem Bettchen ein selig schlummernder Kobold. Nimotheus Leopold Hetterich, kurz Nim genannt.

Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss weaves an enchanting spell with four classic tales of magic, bravery, and kindness. From the Colosseum of ancient Rome to the Imperial Palace of China, from mysterious islands to blizzard-whipped mountains, young listeners will explore far-off lands, meet magical creatures, and be drawn into stories they'll want to hear again and again.

These timeless stories of many lands, delightfully adapted and narrated by Jim Weiss, show that people from all around the world have much in common. These six lesser-known folktales will be enjoyed by the whole family. In this recording from storyteller Jim Weiss, children will hear wisdom from China and Japan, an African romance, and wildly funny Native American, Arabian, and Spanish tales.

In einer sternklaren Winternacht in Nordschweden begegnet die sechsjährige Malin einem weißen Rentier, das sprechen kann. Es heißt Dálvi und wird zu einer einfühlsamen und klugen Freundin für das kleine Mädchen. Ausgehend von den Legenden und Traditionen des indigenen Volks der Sámi, das im nördlichen Skandinavien zu Hause ist, lehrt Dálvi Malin viel Schönes und Spannendes über das Leben, die Jahreszeiten, das Polarlicht und über die Elfen und Trolle in Schweden - und öffnet dem Kind dadurch die Augen für die Zauber der Natur.

Ein König, der für seine Weisheit bekannt ist und dem nichts entgeht, hat die geheimnisvolle Angewohnheit, nach jedem Mittagsmahl noch von einer unter einem Deckel verborgenen Speise zu essen. Den Deckel hebt er erst, wenn niemand zusieht. Ein neugieriger Diener schaut einmal nach und findet darunter eine zubereitete weiße Schlange. Als er davon isst, kann er die Sprache der Tiere verstehen.

Die Geschichte von den drei heiligen Königen aus dem Morgenland ist allseits bekannt. Aber wer hat schon mal vom vierten König gehört? Davon erzählt diese Legende. Der Indianerhäuptling Silbermond entdeckt ebenfalls den leuchtenden Stern und folgt ihm über Berge, Täler und Meere hinweg bis nach Betlehem. Er sucht den König der Könige, um ihm mit seinem Geschenk seine Ehre zu erweisen. Auf seiner Reise erlebt er viele Abenteuer und trifft immer wieder auf Menschen, die seine Hilfe benötigen.

Eine Frau mit Tochter und Stieftochter begegnet dem lieben Gott in Gestalt eines armen Mannes, der sie nach dem Weg fragt. Mutter und Tochter sind unhöflich, aber die Stieftochter zeigt ihm den Weg, so dass er die ersteren verflucht, dass sie schwarz und hässlich werden, der letzteren aber drei Wünsche freistellt. Sie wünscht sich Schönheit wie die Sonne, einen Geldbeutel, der nie leer wird, und das ewige Himmelreich. Als die anderen beiden es bemerken, hassen sie sie. Der Bruder der Stieftochter namens Reginer malt ein Bild von seiner Schwester.