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Magical retellings of four classic fairy tales. In "Rapunzel" read by Tamsin Greig, beautiful Rapunzel has been imprisoned by an evil enchantress. Every day, she sits at the window of her high tower, and sings as she lets down her long hair. Then one day, a prince comes riding by.... In "The Tinder Box" read by Stephen Mangan, 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?

Step into a forest where every shadow hides a secret and courage can make all the difference. "Little Red Riding Hood" by the Brothers Grimm is a timeless tale of a brave young girl who sets out to visit her grandmother, unaware that danger lurks along the way. As she journeys through the dark woods, she encounters a cunning wolf whose cleverness and trickery put her and her grandmother at risk. Filled with suspense, charm, and unforgettable lessons, this story teaches the importance of wisdom, bravery, and staying alert in the face of danger.

Magical retellings of three classic fairy tales. The Three Billy Goats Gruff: The two younger Billy Goats Gruff want to be as big and fat as their older brother. Beauty and the Beast: Beauty is kind and loving; even though her two sisters tease her and her merchant father is too poor to buy her presents. Her father sees a beautiful rose bush on the grounds of the Beast's castle, he plucks a flower for her. The Beast is angry, and demands something precious in return.... >"The Emperor's New Clothes": The Emperor loves to wear the finest clothes in the land. Two strangers suggest that they can weave him a special suit - which is invisible.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli and Francesca Cavallo. What if the princess didn't marry Prince Charming but instead went on to be an astronaut? What if the jealous stepsisters were supportive and kind? And what if the queen was the one really in charge of the kingdom? Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls introduces us to 100 remarkable women and their extraordinary lives, from Ada Lovelace to Malala, Elizabeth I to Serena Williams.

Il quinto anno a Hogwarts si annuncia carico di sfide difficili. Harry non è mai stato così irrequieto: Lord Voldemort è tornato. Che cosa succederà ora che il Signore Oscuro è di nuovo in pieno possesso dei suoi terrificanti poteri? Al contrario di Silente, il Ministro della Magia sembra non prendere sul serio questa spaventosa minaccia. Toccherà a Harry organizzare la resistenza, con l'aiuto degli amici di sempre e il tumultuoso coraggio dell'adolescenza.

From dreamy parties with toys to night-time dances with fairy folk, tuck into bed with this collection of short stories from the world's best-loved storyteller, Enid Blyton. Discover the midnight magic! These traditional tales are ideal for younger children being read to and for newly confident...

Winnie and Wilbur bring their very own brand of muddled-up magic to everything they do – whether it's creating a 'chocodile' that lays chocolate eggs, looking at the stars and spotting an alien or getting the biggest surprise of all when they stumble into a medieval jousting competition, there is one thing they always find – true adventure!

Read by Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Kathleen Turner, and Matthew Broderick Here are the immortals of Olympus—the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece—as freshly described as if they were alive today. Mighty Zeus with his fistful of thunderbolts; mischievous little Hermes; grey-eyed Athena...

This would have kept the lords interested because it had themes of justice and intelligence. These stories have been collected, improved, and written down over the years by people such as Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Andersen. People told these stories for a long time before these great authors wrote them down. They changed every time someone told them something, like they were alive. Fairy tales have been around for a long time and are still important today, even though we live in a global society and use computer screens.

Alice in Wonderland is the timeless story of a curious young girl who follows a white rabbit into a world that makes no sense and yet feels strangely familiar. In this dreamlike place, nothing stays steady for long. Alice grows taller, then smaller. She meets creatures who talk in riddles, argue about everything, and change their minds without warning. As she moves from one strange encounter to another—the grinning Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter’s tea table, the Queen of Hearts shouting for order—Alice tries to understand a world that refuses to follow ordinary rules.

An evil queen wishes to be the fairest in all the land, but her enchanted mirror tells her that there is one fairer: her stepdaughter, Snow White. This is the classic fairy tale of jealousy, seven dwarves, and a handsome prince.

Will is the last-born of the Old Ones, immortals dedicated to saving the world from the forces of evil. And now it is Will's task to wake--with the golden harp--the six who must be roused from their long slumber in the Welsh hills to prepare for the last battle between the Dark and the Light...

A dazzling feminist reinterpretation of a classic fairy tale, from the best-selling author of The Miniaturist and The Muse. For her 12 daughters, Queen Laurelia's death in a motor car accident is a disaster beyond losing a mother. Their father, King Alberto, cannot bear the idea of the princesses ever being in danger and decides his daughters must be kept safe at all costs. Those costs include their lessons, their possessions and, most importantly, their freedom. But the eldest, Princess Frida, will not bend to his will without a fight.

Listen on if you dare! This unique in-world collection hallows the spooky tales and ghost stories that would have kept young Luke and Leia up at night. Created by George Mann and Grant Griffin—the same team behind the stunning Star Wars: Myths & Fables—these seven frightful fables have been carefully woven from the expansive fabric that is the Star Wars galaxy.

This treasured collection promises bedtime tales centered around the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Embark on delightful adventures, face challenges courageously, cherish family moments, and bask in the fun, all while paving the way for a serene night's sleep. These stories, suitable for children of all ages, are intuitive and engaging.

The two younger Billy Goats Gruff want to be as big and fat as their older brother. They long to munch the tasty grass in the meadow—but first they must cross the stream and face the fierce troll under the bridge. A magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

Caught between the covers of a cursed story… Ever since the extraordinary events of Inkspell, when the enchanted book Inkheart drew Meggie and her father, Mo, into its chapters, life in the Inkworld has been more tragic than magical. Dustfinger is dead, having sacrificed his life for his...

Brought to you by Puffin. The first audio collection in the Doctor Who: Puffin Classics series featuring four adventures. Old legends and new worlds collide in this magnificent Doctor Who crossover with King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table While investigating a strange energy in...

Magical retellings of three classic fairy tales, read by Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan. In "Aladdin", Aladdin is a tailor's son who dreams of making his fortune and marrying the Sultan's daughter, but is tricked into becoming apprentice to a cunning magician. He needs Aladdin to do a very special job - climb down into a deep, dark cave and fetch an oil lamp...

Inside you will find some of the most famous highlights from history along with the greatest stories ever written. Children will learn about the past and our ancestors in new and exciting ways.