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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".

Remember the Monster Stick? The greatest and most dangerous fishing-rod ever? What about Buck, who simply "ain't no ordinary dog"? Anyone who has seen the Lepp boys perform or read their book The Monster Stick will never forget them. In this recording, we revisit West Virginia with Bil Lepp as he tells some of the stories that made his brother, Paul, and himself repeat winners of the West Virginia State Liars Contest.

Alexei Tolstoy is better known for his grownup novels and stories. Here, however, is a large collection of tales he had recorded and reimagined for the younger audiences. Peasants and kings, domestic and wild animals, magical creatures and objects are mixed together in this delightful cauldron of imagination.

This is the 11th volume of stories from teacher Patrick Healy, who traveled around the world, talking with people in different places and collecting around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales.

For centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts - with a message hidden in each narrative. Every child should meet up with "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Ants and the Grasshopper", "The Goose and the Golden Egg", "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", and other characters.

A jealous and evil queen casts a dreadful spell over her 12 stepchildren - she exiles her beautiful stepdaughter, Elise, and turns her 11 stepsons into wild swans. Princess Elise sets out to find her brothers and release them from the spell, but finds that she must perform a nearly impossible task to carry out the rescue - create coats of mail out of sharp nettles for each of her brothers, and not speak a word the entire time. Even the love of a king - and the treachery of his adviser - must not deter her from her task. Sigourney Weaver narrates this beautiful version of one of Hans Christian Andersen's most compelling tales.

Stephen Fry reads "The Ugly Ducking", which tells the story of a duckling who is rejected by everyone, including his family, because he looks different. Tired of being made fun of, he decides to go far, far away. During his travels, he meets with various adventures and characters, but will anyone ever accept him for what he is? Stephen Fry is a British actor, comedian and writer. He is famous for his roles in "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", "Blackadder", "The Hobbit", "V for Vendetta" and for being the voice of the Cheshire Cat in "Alice in Wonderland" and "Alice Through the Looking Glass".

Experience the magic of classic tales from around the world, retold in a spellbinding voice and vocabulary.

Fireside Tales, a collection of seven stories by award-winning storyteller Dovie Thomason Sickles, features six Iroquois social songs by her husband, Micky Sickles. It is a collection of stories for people of all nations and races. Traditionally, these stories would be told by an older relative, in the cold season, to teach the history, memories, culture, and values of the People to the next generation, while reminding the older generation of the proper way to live in harmony with the Earth.

After a busy day, what could be more soothing than getting into bed and listening to some of the world's most beloved classic bedtime stories exquisitely read by award-winning narrator Alison Larkin and iconic British actress Virginia McKenna, OBE? Exclusively for Audible, this delightful audiobook ends with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, read by Alison Larkin.

C'è chi va nei bosci, chi ha un quore malato, c'è il ponte crollato perché fatto di cemento amato... questo audiolibro è pieno di errori! Filastrocche e raccontini in cui si affilano matite rosse e blu e si parte a caccia di sbagli - da quelli di ortografia, più facili da scovare, a quelli commessi per arroganza e pregiudizio.

The Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales by Wilhelm and Jacob Grimm, first published in 1812, is a collection of 62 classic folk stories including "Rumplestiltskin", "Little Red Riding Hood", "Hansel and Gretel", "Snow White and Rose Red", "Iron Hans", "The Golden Goose", "Clever Hans", "The Frog Prince", and many more. These classic tales will keep you entertained for hours to come!

Exciting excerpts from some of the best classic stories for younger listeners, presented with classical music and, often, sound effects, to bring the characters vividly to life. Here is Mowgli, Anne of Green Gables, Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Odysseus, the monster wolf Fenrir, and Tom Sawyer getting in and out of scrapes. Before each excerpt is an introduction, setting the scene.

A collection of traditional stories for children from England, Ireland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Rumania, and Finland, The Red Fairy Book consists of 37 tales and is the second book in the series by Scottish novelist Andrew Lang.

Una colección de cuentos de hadas y fantasías. Cada cuento es un mundo de magia y aventura, con pizcas de misterio, acción, destino, alegría y amistad. De los padres de los cuentos de hadas, doce relatos que te prepararán para entrar al mundo de los sueños. Deleitate con cuentos de gigantes que viven en las nubes, brujas que llevan manzanas envenenadas y emperadores con gustos peculiares de vestimenta.

Este libro reúne sus mejores cuentos: Blancanieves, La Caperucita Roja, Hansel y Gretel, El lobo y las siete cabritas, Blancanieves y Rosaroja, La muerte de la gallina y El rey de los pájaros.

Cette sélection des dix meilleurs contes et récits parus dans le magazine phare "Histoires pour les petits" raviront les oreilles des petits et des grands. Au programme, des histoires à écouter en famille, du doudou de papa à "Toutouné et les lunettes de mamie" en passant par "Les sept matriochkas"... Une plongée dans l'univers attachant de la famille, des relations grands-parents, parents et enfants sans oublier les histoires de fratrie !

Descubre con tus hijos los cuentos clásicos de siempre... ¡como nunca! Estos mágicos audiocuentos están locutados por reconocidos actores de doblaje en España, acompañados de una impresionante banda sonora y ¡con efectos binaurales! Son perfectos tanto para escuchar en casa antes de dormir como en el coche. La editorial VOCA y su colección Colorín colorado te ofrecen más de una hora y media de diversión en las que se incluyen 10 cuentos.

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.

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

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. This audiobook is the eighth volume of his work, 21 Japanese Tales, in his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them.

Tutti a bordo! Pescatori di Livorno, fate disoccupate, l'intera dinastia dei Poltroni e tutti gli altri: si parte per un viaggio nel vasto regno della Fantasia. E saranno filastrocche impertinenti, giochi di parole e favole a rovescio, come quella del paese dove la bugia era obbligatoria. Con leggerezza e allegria, il grande poeta dell'infanzia continua a incantare con la sua amatissima raccolta di filastrocche.

Zbiór trzech opowiadań dla najmłodszych czytelników. SEN, KTÓRY ODSZEDŁ: Tomek, który nie może zasnąć, wyrusza w towarzystwie swojego pluszowego przyjaciela, zająca Filipa, na poszukiwanie snu. Wędrują uśpionymi ulicami miasta, a potem jadą pociągiem, aż spotykają tajemniczego Pana w Kapeluszu... Opowiadanie dla młodszych dzieci, uhonorowane w 2001 roku nagrodą Polskiej Sekcji IBBY "Książka Roku". PIECYK, CZAPECZKA I BUDYŃ: Bajka o dwóch niezwykłych sąsiadach - Wielkim Trollu, żyjącym na szczycie lodowej góry, i malutkim Pufku, mieszkającym u jej podnóża.

A good story takes us in a new, fantastic world; the pleasure is all the greater if it keeps us inside for long enough. We have carefully selected for you ten long stories, for you to enjoy the craft of the writer as much as the opportunity of evasion good stories bring to us; they will make perfect bedtime stories, to accompany young children as long as they need to get into a peaceful sleep. Enjoy these tales by Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, and from the "Arabian Nights" (or "One Thousand and One Nights"), narrated in a warm and lively way.

C'era una volta Giuanin che si fece piccolo come una formichina per sfidare un mago, e la bella Rosina, che aveva una sorellastra cattiva come una serpe. Poi c'erano i tre cani, che accompagnarono il loro padrone in giro per il mondo, e una biscia generosa e i suoi tre doni magici, un vecchio bue astuto, ranocchie parlanti, aquile riconoscenti, leoni invincibili e tanti animali magici. Cinque fiabe che destano stupore.

Ten classic stories, magically retold, featuring a cast of familiar faces from Puss In Boots to Snow White. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to a selection of classic fairy tales written especially for children. Filled with sound effects and fun, your children will come away with a newfound love for these classic stories!

Recopilación de cuentos clásicos infantiles famosos para toda la familia. Estos relatos para niños y toda la familia, están escritos por numerosos escritores clásicos. Este espléndido audiolibro, recopila 5 de los mejores cuentos infantiles que nos han acompañado toda la vida, para que los más peques de la casa se diviertan y relajen aprendiendo. Este audiolibro cuenta, además de la narración, con diferentes efectos de sonido y canciones, para introducir a toda la familia en esta fascinante historia de la manera más original y cautivadora posible.

I "racconti delle fate" è una raccolta di fiabe tradotte da Carlo Collodi per l'editore Paggi di Firenze, e pubblicata nel 1875. Contiene l'adattamento italiano delle nove celebri fiabe di Charles Perrault contenute ne I racconti di Mamma Oca, insieme a quattro di Madame d'Aulnoy e due di Madame Leprince de Beaumont.

Descubre con tus hijos los cuentos clásicos de siempre... ¡como nunca! Estos mágicos audiocuentos están locutados por reconocidos actores de doblaje en España, acompañados de una impresionante banda sonora y ¡con efectos binaurales! Son perfectos tanto para escuchar en casa antes de dormir como en el coche. La editorial VOCA y su colección Colorín colorado te ofrecen más de 2 horas de diversión en las que se incluyen 15 cuentos.

Lidové pověsti vypráví o neslýchaných událostech, o podivuhodných úkazech, o ohromujících zvratech, šťastných náhodách, ranách osudu. Co za tím asi vězí? Slepá náhoda, zásah vyšší moci? Boží milost nebo lest Satanova? Otázky a zas otázky, na které lidová pověst může odpovědi nanejvýš naznačit. Ale možná spočívá její zvláštní kouzlo právě v tom, že mnohé ponechá zahaleno tajemstvím. Třikrát třináct nejkrásnějších a nejzajímavější lidových pověstí o pokladech a jejich strážcích, o kouzelnících a čarodějnicích, o strašidlech a duších, které se tradují na pomezí Saska, Čech, Slezska a Lužice.

Los grandes clasicos del cuento infantil. Hans Cristian Andersen, el gran escritor danes, trajo al mundo del cuento infantil una imaginacion amable y una inventiva unica. Al contrario de los Hermanos Grimm o del frances Perrault, Andersen no se baso en las tradiciones populares sino que creo los personaje y argumentos que son parte integral del mundo infantil.

The heroes and heroines of myth and folklore always have to overcome extraordinary challenges: and more often than not, these challenges involve a giant, a ghost, or a goblin. Jerry Nelson, the voice behind some of the most famous characters in children's television, including Sesame Street's Count von Count, narrates this action-packed collection. His inventive repertoire of growling giants and squeaky goblins will delight young listeners as the drama of the stories sets their imaginations on fire.

Perfect bedtime listening, this wonderful anthology features brand new stories and poems from well-loved and exciting new Puffin authors. Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin's classic family favourites! And with quotes and motivational pieces from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams, there is something magical for everyone to enjoy.

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.

Camping Stories for Kids is a unique collection of entertaining, educative, and camping stories. Each short story stands alone and takes the listener on a brand new camping adventure. The stories are sure to help expand your kids’ vocabulary and teach them about integrity, honesty, love, and more.

A young prince crippled by a witch - When Fredrico watches his cruel family mourn his false death and announce to the kingdom their cursed prince has died, is the day he truly embraces his new life and new name Rumplestiltskin. How could he be known by anything else? - His skin is completely rumpled and stilted now. He hides away from the king and queen and grows up as a crippled servant in the castle.