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Have you heard of Goldilocks? Of course, you have! She's the name-fame-dame. That long-strong, bold-gold hair has earned her an international reputation. And she knows it. Goldilocks thinks she can do anything she wants. Breaking and entering? No problem. Theft? No problem. Damaging property? No problem. Until the glitzy-see neighbors are tick-tock-talking. And they decide to take action.

This is the complete Tell Me a Story collection, with dozens of magical folktales written by author Amy Friedman and read by stage and screen's most talented actors, with music by renowned composer Laura Hall will delight listeners from 5 to 95. From the banks of the mighty Mississippi to a sparkling stream in Kyoto, from the misty moors of Scotland to Africa's folktale forests, listeners will be transported as legendary heroes, mythical maidens, and talented tricksters weave their magic. The compilation is funny, wise, and richly compelling.

Once upon a time—gloooooooorp! Ew, gross! Who slimed Goldilocks? Was it the Three Bears, exacting revenge? Not a chance! They're next on the list of fairy-tale sliming victims! Red Riding Hood, the Wolf, Rapunzel, the Three Pigs...they're all under attack. Who could be the mastermind behind this icky, sticky plan? Young detectives can look for clues and solve the mystery in this picture book whodunnit that's positively oozing with wit and charm, perfect for fans of Patrick McDonnell's A Perfectly Messed-Up Story.

When a woodcutter and his scheming wife abandon Hansel and Gretel in the forest, all hope is lost until they come upon a cottage made of tasty sweets. But the owner is not the kindly old woman she pretends to be. Can Gretel save Hansel from the clutches of a hungry witch?

While Roja picks flowers on the way to her grandma's, a mean wolf sneaks away with her cape to surprise Abuelita. But Grandma's no fool, and Roja's no ordinary chica. They send that hungry lobo packing with a caliente surprise! This spirited retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood" has accessible Spanish rhymes, with hip cultural details throughout.

"Goldgerte" ist ein wunderschönes Volksmärchen aus Griechennland, in dem alles vorkommt, waskleine und große Mädchen mögen: Eine mutige, wunderschöne Prinzessin und ein verzauberter Prinz. Dieses schöne Märchen eignet sich hervorragend als Gute-Nacht-Geschichte für Kinder zwischen vier und acht Jahren - wunderbar spannend erzählt von Barbara Huber. Ein Hörvergnügen für kleine und große Prinzen und Prinzessinnen. Wir wünschen viel Spaß.

"Die Prinzessin und das Untier" ist ein wunderschönes Volksmärchen aus Frankreich, in dem alles vorkommt, was kleine und große Mädchen mögen: Eine mutige, wunderschöne Prinzessin und ein verzauberter Prinz. Dieses schöne Märchen eignet sich hervorragend als Gute-Nacht-Geschichte für Kinder zwischen vier und acht Jahren - wunderbar spannend erzählt von Barbara Huber. Ein Hörvergnügen für kleine und große Prinzen und Prinzessinnen. Wir wünschen viel Spaß.

This is a retelling of The Emperor's New Clothes for you to find the meaning. The Emperor loves to tell jokes. They are very corny jokes. What you might call “dad jokes.” His subjects politely laugh at his puns. More than telling witticisms, the Emperor loves to have new clothes. He cares more about his clothes than his subjects or the kingdom. Both are doing poorly. But, his royal highness is bored with the clothes he has purchased. The Emperor does not like any of the new clothes that he is shown.

It's not fair. A contract is a contract. I'm being cheated. Oh, excuse me. You look confused. Let me start at the beginning. I am over 4,000 years old. I’ve had a hard life. I was born a goblin at the bottom of a volcano and abandoned by my parents. It was a little bit too warm there. So, I crawled out of that volcano to the surface of the world. I snuck into a castle to hide and sleep and snatch food. When I was a toddler, I realized that I had a few magical powers. I could change myself into a cat. What’s the matter? Haven’t you ever seen a green cat? 

After wandering too far away from home, Ecila embarks on an unintentional journey that leads her across the continent of Africa. If she wishes to navigate home safely, she will have to acquire agility, wisdom, and tact far beyond her years. She encounters many strange and familiar beasts, notwithstanding the risk of imminent danger even unto death. Although she doesn’t spend much time in the classroom, Ecila is in for a lesson she won’t soon forget. She learns life is a priceless treasure, and all that glitters isn’t gold.

All fairies love playing games and tricks, and Thistle is no different. So, when she gets bored one day while watching to make sure no children are in trouble near the stream, she decides it’s time for a bit of fun. But the other fairies quickly get fed up of her tricks, and when a small boy really does need help, they don’t believe her.

A version of the classic Grimm fairy tale.

Eleven-year-old Vincent van Gogh discovers a curious new world through a tunnel on the moor. A mysterious white rabbit introduces Vincent to Alice, and their quest begins - defeat the dreaded Jabberwock before it consumes all of Wonderland. A slithy tove, an ill-tempered caterpillar, and the Cheshire cat meet them along the path as their adventures take them through fields dancing with flowers, tangled forests, and looking-glass pools.

Elvis: Escape from Dragon Dungeon is a twist on the original fairytale story "Rapunzel". It focuses on new characters who were never mentioned in the original story. It details the events that surround Rapunzel's brother, Elvis, happening concurrently with Rapunzel's events. It is also written in a fun rhythmic easy-to-listen-to way for children. 

Amaya longs to swim in the sea and, on her 10th birthday, she finally gets her wish. Unfortunately, as these stories often go, getting her wish may be more than Amaya's heart can handle. The Little Human is a modern story inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid. Fans of classic fairy-tales and strong female characters will enjoy this imaginative adventure that centers science, curiosity, and every person's right to choose their own destiny.

Welcome to Silver City! Where happily ever after is still a modern girl's dream. Chef. Genius. Chubby. Dork. There are many words used to describe Rissa, chef-in-training, but for the most part, she is too caught up in her cooking to pay much attention. When push comes to shove, she doesn't let anything stop her, which is a good thing when it comes time to win the Silver City cooking contest.

Érase una vez un chico llamado Juan que era muy valiente. Había oído hablar muchas veces del miedo, pero no tenía ni idea de lo que era eso, ni siquiera sabía si el miedo era un animal o una hierba o una piedra. Y tantas y tantas ganas tenía de saberlo que, un día, decidió ir por el mundo a ver si encontraba el miedo...

Welcome to silver city! Where happily ever after is still a modern girl's dream. Maree is not your average girl. She rides, climbs trees, is an expert archer, and a constant embarrassment to her very proper mother. If only she could have been born a boy...like her three rambunctious younger brothers...who can do no wrong in their parents' eyes...

Katie knows better than to believe in happy endings. She learned there was no such thing after her mother died. In the postindustrial town of Riverside, Katie struggles to care for her distant father and his failing hotel. Her only comfort lies in the arms of her true love, Shay. Yet one evening, he disappears without a trace. Devastated, Katie jumps off a bridge in winter, expecting to meet death in the frozen water below. Instead, her fall transports her to a snowy netherworld, where trapped souls take on the form of animals and the only thing that matters is survival. 

Wren Matthews thought she’d outgrown nursery rhymes a long time ago. But that was before she knew that songs of twinkling little stars and four-and-twenty blackbirds were the key to an ancient, hidden magic. Wren’s discovery catapults her into a world of buried secrets, strange dreams, and a mountain fortress under an aurora-filled sky. But just as she starts to master her unique abilities, her new world begins to crumble around her...and only she can save it.