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A wizened old woman promises a soldier riches beyond his wildest dreams. All she wants in return is a small tinderbox - but is there more to the tinderbox than meets the eye? A magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

An enchanting collection of seven original fairy tales to bewitch and enthral by master storyteller, Vivian French. Bibi doesn't believe in fairies. But when she meets her fairy godmother, the tiniest of hopes flickers in her mind. Seven quests to seven lands that will open a magic box and grant...

There is no bigger fairytale box than this one! 200 tales by the Brothers Grimm, 50 tales by Hans Christian Andersen, famous stories by Wilhelm Hauff, and stories from all over the world: More than 300 fairy tales are collected in this box; famous ones, and those you will be happy to discover for the first time! Included: a pdf file with track list!

Enjoy a delightful excursion into the wonderful world of make-believe, where fairy tales and old favorite stories come vividly to life. Narration by expert storytellers, music, exciting sound effects, and dramatic dialogue will inspire children. This classic tale is sure to become a favorite pastime, treating children to a magical fantasy of entertaining enjoyment along with life lessons to which they can relate.

Long, long ago, when the world was still young and hopeful, there lived a girl named Pandora. One day, a beautiful mysterious box was left in her cottage. She was warned not to open it. But she did open the box, and all of a sudden a swarm of hideously ugly creatures flew out, bringing with them pain and suffering. Then, at last, a bright glistening fairy flew out to bring new hope to the world.

Explore magical moments from faraway lands in this vibrant storybook featuring a mysterious little box and more engaging tales from different cultures.

Bedtime is almost here, but Sir Johnny has one more quest to complete. Deep inside his toy box lurks the fearsome Tox Box Dragon, a wild and wiggly creature made from imagination, shadows, and one very messy pile of toys. Armed with courage, creativity, and a knightly spirit, Johnny must face the dragon before he can climb into bed. But as the battle begins, Johnny discovers that bravery does not always mean swinging a sword. Sometimes it means taming your fears, using your imagination, and knowing when the adventure is done.

How nature came to be is the basis of African folklore. From a greedy baboon, a vain crocodile, and a clever jackal, African animals are often the characters used to convey the message of human characteristics, their pitfalls, and their triumphs. And unlike stories in other parts of the world, the ending is not always happy. In fact, some African fables are downright gruesome! It was from this point that I wanted to adapt some of Africa’s best-loved stories into tales that could delight a very young audience.

The Tinderbox - 打火闸的故事: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

This is a story from the Andersen's Fairy Tales collection.

This bundle of toddler and children's mindful meditation bedtime stories includes three storytelling audiobooks that keep positive affirmations and being kind in mind, while helping your baby fall asleep. Join us on a magical journey around the world, where the enchanted bed takes you on an exciting ride to meet new friends and discover all types of amazing lands. It is a fairy tale for the mind that takes you away into slumber land, surrounding you with positivity and fun - the perfect bedtime story!

Can one girl's lost humanity return to make her the most powerful being on Pendomus? Or will her naivety force those around her to succumb to a horrifying fate? Only time will tell. Just when all hope is lost - destiny intervenes and sets a new trajectory. The only question is...who's pulling the strings?

What if the only thing standing between you and death was a tiny golden box you were never supposed to open? Jack left the safety of the great forest with a warning ringing in his ears: never open the golden snuff-box unless death is at the door. But when a powerful lord demands an impossible...

These stories are examples of the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

Eltern sind schrecklich! Das findet auch Rebekka, als sie erfährt, dass sie ins Internat muss. Doch kaum ist sie in Schloss Drachenthal angekommen, traut sie ihren Augen nicht...

The Aldens are joining Dr. Iris Perez as she investigates legendary creatures around the world. In the last leg of the journey, the children travel to the Amazon rain forest. They love learning about all the different plants and animals they have never seen before. But is there really a creature in the forest that hasn’t yet been discovered?

"The Tinder Box" is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. A poor soldier returning home from war meets a witch who asks him to climb into a hollow tree to retrieve a magic tinder box. In the tree, he finds three chambers filled with precious coins guarded by three monstrous dogs, "one with eyes the size of teacups", who guards a vault filled with pennies, one with "eyes the size of water wheels", who guards a vault filled with silver, and one with eyes "the size of Round Tower", who guards a vault filled with gold.

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

Wer von Märchen nicht genug bekommen kann, muss nicht weiter suchen: Wir packen drei umfangreiche Märchen-Sammlungen in eine richtig große MÄRCHEN-BOX! Die Kinder-und Hausmärchen der BRÜDER GRIMM sind weltweit die größte und berühmteste Märchensammlung und das meistübersetzte deutschsprachige Werk aller Zeiten. Diese ungekürzte Hörbuchausgabe umfasst den kompletten Bestand aller Märchen: Neben den 200 Märchen und 10 Kinderlegenden der Ausgabe letzter Hand werden in einem Anhang sämtliche nur in früheren Auflagen veröffentlichte Märchen dargeboten.

50 wunderbare Tiermärchen sind hier versammelt. Eine wahrhaft riesige Hörbuch-Box mit Märchen, in denen Tiere die Hauptrolle spielen. Bekannte Werke wie Der Froschkönig, Die sieben Raben, Der Wolf und die sieben Geißlein wechseln sich ab mit unbekannteren, aber nicht weniger schönen Märchen wie Das treue Füllchen, Der Krautesel, Das Meerhäschen und viele andere.