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Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development, as they awaken imagination and bring essential teachings. These stories inspire children through important archetypes and symbolic imagery; they will bring them into a journey in fantastic worlds, full of possibilities and wonders. This specially designed compilation includes classic folk tales, famous stories by Hans Christian Andersen and fairy tales.

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.

Per colpa della crisi, la Befana, che sarà anche quasi baronessa ma è un po' tirchia, i regali li porta solo a chi se li può permettere. Per fortuna non tutti la pensano così! I giocattoli nella sua bottega, per esempio, pur essendo di legno, hanno un cuore d'oro. E così alla vigilia dell'Epifania, con il capitano Mezzabarba, il cagnolino Spìcciola e l'indiano Penna d'Argento, saltano a bordo della Freccia Azzurra.

Meet fifteen heroines who defy convention, challenge expectations and forge their own happy endings in this selection of unforgettable folk tales. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful role models for young listeners. Hear about brave Elisa, who rescues her brothers from a terrible curse; free-spirited Leelinau, who breaks tradition and chooses her own future; and clever Princess Pyeonggang, who saves a whole country with her wits!

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

The sudden appearance of a portly gnome on a humdrum, ordinary day definitely threw me for a loop. When this gnome began to speak to me about building him a home in our neighborhood, I know my eyes were as big as saucers, but I tried to appear casual. And I even managed to answer graciously, “Sure, I’d be glad to.” Then other gnomes who wanted to live in my neck of the woods showed up. Fairies, too! They all became part of my world. And their world became part of mine.

Wer kennt nicht die Geschichten der Bürger von Schilda, der Schildbürger, die immer genau das Falsche dachten und taten, sodass ihre Erlebnisse inzwischen sprichwörtlich geworden sind. So zum Beispiel das Rathaus ohne Fenster, in das sie das Sonnenlicht in Kisten transportieren wollten, damit es drinnen hell wird. Ein Fest für alle Freunde der Jugendhörspiele.

The teacher Patrick Healy traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable.

An overnight camping trip! Chester the cat is worried. The woods, Chester informs Harold the dog, are not only full of cockleburs and ticks, but of spirits - evil spirits who prey on the innocent. Harold is not taking Chester seriously. But when two strange men and their even stranger dog set up camp next to the Monroes, things begin to happen that make even Harold wonder.

Here are four of the most loved children’s fairy tales read and sung by one of Australia’s best-known children’s entertainers, Peter Combe. These stories, loved the world over, are read in Peter’s own inimitable style and come with one of his timeless songs. 1. The Hare and the Tortoise (story) 2. The Hare and the Tortoise (song) 3. Snow White (story) 4. Snow White and the Prince (song) 5. The Enormous Turnip (story) 6. The Enormous Turnip (song) 7. Robin Hood (story) 8. Robin Hood's Dream (song)

Award-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk brings his talents to six traditional stories. A mixture of classics and lesser-known folktales, these are all performance-tested audience favorites, capturing Norfolk's trademark energy and humor. Whether the story is from the American South, Japan, or the Caribbean, Norfolk pinpoints the message of the story and invites his listeners to celebrate the best in all of us.

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.

Outside of Russia, Leo Tolstoy is known mostly as the author of the Napoleonic War epic War and Peace. Therefore, this collection is bound to be a new experience for most, since it includes a set of Tolstoy's stories intended for children.

C'era una volta Cola Pesce, che stava in mare da mattina a sera, e il Principe granchio, intrappolato negli abissi per un incantesimo. E poi c'erano l'uomo verde d'alghe, che delle insidie del mare se ne intendeva, e Peppi, che partì con il suo bastimento per conquistare il cuore di una principessa, così come fece Bella Fronte, che sposò la figlia di un sultano. E infine Pidduzzu, sempre per mare alla ricerca di una cura per il Sultano Balalicchi. Sei fiabe dei nostri mari che fanno sognare.

C'era una volta Gallo Cristallo, che andava girando per il mondo, e un lupo, che come ogni lupo che si rispetti, era sempre affamato. E c'era un branco di ochine, costrette a difendersi da una volpe molto astuta. Poi c'erano Pierino Pierone, preso di mira dalla Strega Bistrega, Cecino, un bambino piccolo come un cecio, e i due gobbi, che speravano di disfarsi della loro gobba. Cinque fiabe che incantano.

Riscopri le fiabe più amate della tua infanzia o conduci un giovane lettore nel magico mondo di uno dei più grandi narratori di sempre, Hans Christian Andersen. Quasi due secoli dopo la loro prima pubblicazione, le fiabe di Andersen rimangono con noi come racconti del bene e del male, dell'amore e della perdita, e della fedeltà attraverso le avversità. Sono facilmente accessibili ai bambini, ma possono anche dare lezioni importanti ai lettori maturi, poiché affrontano temi che vanno oltre l’età e la nazionalità.

"The Red Fairy Book" is one of the most famous collections of fairy tales of all time. Andrew Lang, prolific writer and collector of folk tales, published it at the end of the 19th century. It contains fairy tales from all over the world, including: The twelve dancing princesses, Thumbelina, The red shoes, Jack and the beanstalk, Drakestail, The true history of Little Goldenhood, The Norka, Dapplegrim, and many more! Also included: a pdf document with complete track list.

Listen to a spellbinding version of the beloved classic "Beauty and the Beast" followed by two of Hans Christian Andersen's two classic fairy tales, "The Tinderbox" and "The Princess and the Pea". Prepare yourself for an hour of fascinating stories and storytelling.

Ein toller Einstieg für alle Hörbuch-Fans! Aus der Serie "DIE 30 BESTEN" gibt es neben den mit mehrfach Gold und Platin ausgezeichneten Kinderliederalben auch sehr erfolgreiche Hörbücher. Viele dieser Hörbücher, die in den in den letzten fünf Jahren mit fantastischen Sprechern aufgenommen wurden, dominieren die Hitlisten der Amazon-Charts. In dieser Sammlung wurden nun die besten Kindergeschichten zusammengestellt und sorgen für abwechslungsreiche und spannende Unterhaltung.

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.