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Bloomsbury presents Princess of the Wild Sea by Megan Frazer Blakemore, read by Emily Eiden. A curse will fall . . . A hero will rise . . . Princess Harbor Rose is cursed. She’s lived her whole life hidden away on a remote island with her magical aunts, following all the rules for being a...

For Annie's tenth birthday, her papa gives her a pad of paper, some colored pencils, and the Klimas family secret. It’s called the nuodeema burna, or eater of sins. Every time Annie does something wrong, she writes it down and sticks the paper in a hidden hole in the floor of their house. But Annie is quick to discover that her inheritance has a dark side.

Little Krampus fails to keep his dad’s Yule Log alight, so 13 greedy creatures visit in the dead of night. Will the Krampuses be eaten out of house and home? Or will Klaus work out how to stop the Yule Lads on his own?

Die berühmte deutsche Sage vom Rattenfänger von Hameln. Wer kennt ihn nicht, den Rattenfänger von Hameln. Eine deutsche Sage, übertragen von Ludwig Bechstein. Hier gelesen von Johannes Steck. Ein Hörerlebnis! Diese Sage ist ursprünglich erschienen im "Hausschatz deutscher Sagen".

Cette édition de 1742 nous rapporte les contes de ma mère l'Oye adaptés par Charles Perrault et agrémentés de moralités. Pleines d'enseignements, ces histoires du temps passé, contées, en France, depuis le Moyen Âge, nous ferons encore rêver ou frissonner avec leurs jeunes filles et jeunes gens dans l'adversité, leurs princesses et leurs princes et, bien sûr, leurs fées. Retrouvons donc le petit Chaperon rouge, Cendrillon, le Chat botté, ... et redécouvrons d'où nous vient ce " Anne, ma soeur Anne, ne vois-tu rien venir "

Plus de 5 heures d'écoute pour redécouvrir et faire découvrir aux enfants les plus beaux contes de notre enfance.

Do you believe in magic? In this whimsical story of family and love, Kisa the cat shows Johanna the strength of her voice and the magic of family, including the family you choose. The Adventures of Kisa the Cat is suitable for an age range from five to nine years old, and we hope some of us big kids who appreciate the art of storytelling might enjoy it too. Adapted from an Icelandic folk tale by Nora Lang for the Brown Fairy Book, originally attributed to Andrew Lang (but we’re acknowledging it was his wife Nora who did the actual writing).

Beautiful music and fun sound-effects help tell the classic tale of Thumbelina. When a good-hearted, poor peasant gives her last loaf of bread to a beggar, she is given a corn seed in return. Imagine the peasant woman’s surprise when in the morning a beautiful flower appears with a tiny young lady inside its petals. The peasant woman names her Thumbelina. Find out what happens when an old ugly frog takes Thumbelina to be his son’s wife. A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

Deep within a forest, Lisa and Anna stumble upon a kingdom of the ripest, juiciest raspberry bushes where they are met by a very unlikely new friend. In this magical folktale, we share the importance of kindness—because not everyone or thing is how it may seem. We have crafted this audio story to include some sound effects, music, and endless opportunities for creativity. This story can be used to help with sleep time, activity focus, or the simple joy of listening to a well-told tale.

Finalmente, probó la avena del tazón pequeñito de Bebé Oso, y estaba a la medida. ¡De hecho, era tan deliciosa que ella se la comió toda! ¡Sigue este cuento clásico con el audio de una casita en el bosque, un papá, mamá y un bebé oso, y una niña traviesa que es demasiado curiosa!

Il était une fois trois petits cochons qui vivaient dans une charmante villa à l'orée d'un bois. Mais un jour, Gaston, Léon et Samson décidèrent de se fabriquer chacun leur maison.

Homer's epic poem in plain English, from the origin of the Siege of Troy, the deaths of Hector, Achilles, and Paris through to the Trojan Horse and the rescue of Helen, "the face that launched a thousand ships." Children and adults alike will enjoy this re-telling of this classic Greek legend of the Trojan War.

Il était une fois un vieux meunier qui avait trois fils. À sa mort, il laissa à son fils aîné son moulin, au second son âne et au dernier son beau chat noir... Le célèbre conte de Perrault, un texte court adapté aux petits.

Ninth grade on Susan Island looks to be another year of torture for Zuby Bloom. Her diaries and sketchbooks are her only solace. As she sits alone, the Enchanted Ones emerge from the island. They want to lead her to the island's past—her past—and reveal secrets that will change her life. Does she dare to follow the Enchanted Ones?

Der Kalif und sein Großwesir Mansor können der Versuchung nicht widerstehen, ein Zauberpulver auszuprobieren, das ihnen verspricht, sich in jedes beliebige Tier verwandeln zu können. Tatsächlich gelingt es ihnen, sich in 2 Störche zu verzaubern, doch leider schaffen sie es nicht, wieder menschliche Gestalt anzunehmen, weil sie das entsprechende Kennwort vergessen haben. Umso größer ist ihre Verzweiflung, als sie erkennen müssen, dass der böse Zauberer Kaschnur hinter diesem Unglück steckt, der mithilfe dieses Tricks seinen Sohn zum neuen Kalifen machen will.

Ein König stellt voller Verwunderung fest, dass vor den Betten seiner zwölf Töchter jeden Morgen völlig zertanzte Schuhe stehen. Da es ihm nicht gelingt, herauszufinden, was da nachts tatsächlich vor sich geht, verspricht er demjenigen, der das Geheimnis lüftet, eine seine Töchter zur Frau. Doch die Mädchen sind schlauer und schläfern die Edelmänner jedes Mal mit einem besonderen Schlaftrunk ein.

¿Por qué el conejo tiene las orejas largas? ¿Cómo logró Federico Gallardo que dejaran entrar las almas de dos de sus amigos al Cielo?

Estas son algunas de las historias que encontrarás en los cuentos de Papa Yin. Cuentos de la tradición oral del oriente de Guatemala, transmitidos de generación en generación desde tiempos de las Provincias.

Cuentos de animales y de pícaros, de afortunados, de brujos, magos y jóvenes intrépidos. Apropiados para niños desde los seis a los catorce años.

Beneath the waves, off of the coast of Cornwall, England, a secret has been hiding for centuries. Sam is visiting his grandmother in the remote village of Zennor for the summer holidays. At first it seems like there will be nothing to do for an adventure-loving little boy, but soon family secrets are unraveled as Sam meets the Mermaid of Zennor. Follow Sam and his adventure in this simple chapter book for children aged five to nine. Broken down into smaller chapters, this series is an ideal start into independent listening or can equally be enjoyed as a family bedtime listen.

“A magical tale, brimming with heart." —Anne Ursu, National Book Award–long-listed author of The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy Maud has grown up in a house made of gingerbread, wanting nothing more than to be a witch like Mother Agatha. But just like all of Agatha's gingerbread...

Universell gültige Werte wie Respekt, Hilfsbereitschaft oder Gerechtigkeit bilden das Fundament unseres Zusammenlebens. Gerade in der heutigen Zeit, in der wir uns oft mit Ängsten und Unsicherheiten konfrontiert sehen, kann uns das Besinnen auf grundlegende Werte und Tugenden Unterstützung bieten und Orientierung geben. Eine wertebasierte Erziehung unserer Kinder ist deshalb auch für ihre Persönlichkeitsbildung von großer Bedeutung. So schnelllebig die heutige Zeit auch ist, bestimmte Werte und Tugenden sind und bleiben zeitlos.

Twelve-year-old Reggie Wong has a quick temper that's always getting him into trouble at school, while at home his mom struggles to get out of bed—let alone leave their apartment. That's why Reggie desperately needs his dad back. One problem: His dad is dead. Enter the Conductor, a man who promises to make Reggie's wish to see his father come true. All he must do is climb aboard the man's subway train. Desperate to have his dad and happy family back, Reggie takes him up on the offer, only to discover the train is filled with other children who have lost a loved one, just like him.

Ein zauberhaftes Märchenfilm-Musical von Rolf Kauka mit Musik von Peter Thomas.

Ariel är en sjöjungfru som älskar att ha roligt och drömmer om att upptäcka världen ovanför havsytan. I hemlighet besöker hon förlista skepp för hitta människosaker till sin samling, men när hennes pappa Kung Triton upptäcker hennes skattgömma blir han ursinnig och förbjuder henne att närma sig människor igen. Den hemska häxan Ursula erbjuder sig att hjälpa Ariel att bli människa – men hennes hjälp är inte gratis! Nu behöver Ariel allt sitt mod och all sin beslutsamhet för att få sin dröm att gå i uppfyllelse.

A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf. Courage is the strongest magic there is. On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in the Langkawi jungle that...

Bevor die Sterne und Monde nach ihm benannt wurden, in einer Zeit der Helden und Legenden, als Sterbliche und Unsterbliche gemeinsam auf der Erde lebten, lebte Ganymed. Einst war er ein Prinz von Troja, König unter den Menschen, Krieger der Krieger, verehrt von den Göttern. Auserwählt von den griechischen Göttern, begabt mit Unsterblichkeit. Ganymed ist ein Mann von seltener Schönheit und Charme; Vor seiner Zeit aus dem sterblichen Leben genommen, kehrt er auf die Erde im heutigen Kalifornien zurück und muss sich entscheiden, ob er die wahre Liebe findet oder unsterblich bleibt.

Èske ou renmen tire kont ? Èske ou renmen lang kreyòl la ? Enben, ou nan bòl grès ou ! Sa yo se yon seri kont y ap rakonte depi digdantan. Yo abitye fè nou ri, yo konn mande nou reflechi, epi pafwa yo konn menm pouse nou aji. Men fwa sa a, vin tande Amoni k ap rakonte nou kont sa yo nan lang manman nou ak papa nou.

Was für ein Lotterleben, denkt sich Yoyo, als er die Bewohner des Dornröschenschlosses sieht. Am helllichten Tag wird hier geschlafen und das, obwohl soviel zu tun wäre! Selbst der Koch verschläft, dass er dem frechen Küchenjungen eine Ohrfeige verabreichen wollte. Doch bald kommen unsere Helden, Yoyo und Doc Croc mithilfe der Fee Bianca hinter das uralte Geheimnis des dornenumrankten Schlosses. Ein schönes Mädchen, eine beleidigte böse Fee und eine vergiftete Spindel spielen dabei eine Rolle.

Canadian storytellers Ginette Mohr and Stephen LaFrenie reimagine three classic tales with delightful characters and surprising twists. Professor Pineapple and the Pickle Peppers Band join Stephen and Ginette in the excitement and fun. Plus, there’s a chance to discover new French words as the stories unfold!

Die gute Anna landet mit Yoyo und Doc Croc im Königreich von Frau Holle, wo sie beweisen muss, dass sie auch für andere Menschen etwas tut. Dafür wird Anna reich beschenkt. Ihre Schwester Marietta ist sofort eifersüchtig und eilt ebenfalls zu Frau Holle. Doch Marietta denkt nur an sich selbst und statt einer Belohnung erlebt sie ihr blaues Wunder.

Hansel and Gretel is set in medieval Germany. There appears to be some confusion around whether the wicked stepmother is actually the children's biological mother. There is also synergy between the stepmother and the witch—they both die at the same time and could be "related" metaphorically. It was commonplace, back in those darker times, to abandon offspring if there were too many mouths to feed. So a bit strange for our modern understanding, but perfectly acceptable back then! And as we all know, stepmothers are always "evil", speaking as one myself.

Frejas Freund Tjalfe wird von einer Zauberin ins ferne Lappland verschleppt. Freja scheut keine Gefahr, ihn zu befreien. Die Magische Scherbe ist eine ungewöhnliche neue Version des dänischen Märchens Snedonningen (Die Schneekönigin) von Hans Christian Andersen.

Freja's friend Tjalfe is abducted by a sorceress and taken to rural Lapland. Freja courageously sets out to rescue him. The Magic Shard is a unique adaptation of the original Danish version of Hans Christian Andersen's Snedronningen from 1844.

Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional children's story is packed with fun. In this whale of a tale, the Big Bad Shark is looking for a tasty snack...when he comes across three delicious-looking narwhals! The loveable, pointy-horned creatures—show-off Spike, arty Spiral, and shy Stubby—discover a sunken pirate ship, and are using the parts to build their own homes. Now they are out of their depth, locked in a battle of wits with the munching, crunching villain.

Once upon a time, a fairy tale went very wrong! This new twist on a traditional story is packed with fun, humor, and energy. Long ago, in ancient Japan, two ninja warriors had everything they wanted in life, except for a child. So they decided to bake one! Out of the oven leaped a speedy, sneaky, and brave Ninjabread Man...who went on to cause absolute chaos!

Young Cinderella is desperate to go to the handsome prince's ball...and she's delighted when Fenella the fairy offers to help her. Unfortunately, though, Fenella hasn't really got the hang of her magic wand yet. Can Cinderella dance with the prince without tripping over her glass...flippers? And can she leave before midnight, when she'll turn into a ten-ton Cinder-Elephant?

Once upon a time, six famous children's stories were magically reimagined...with hilarious results! Meet the sneaky Ninjabread Man, cheeky Little Rude Riding Hood, ground-shaking Cinder-Elephant, and clever Octo-Puss in Boots. Snow White has ditched her woodland cottage for a spaceship and seven robots...and the Three Little Narwhals are on the run from the Big Bad Shark! This wonderful compendium brings together riotously funny retellings of well-known tales by popular children's authors Chris Jevons, Samantha Newman, and Jo Franklin.

This audiobook retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

The Little Mermaid rescues a young prince from a shipwreck. She begs her father to let her become human so she can find the prince she had rescued. Her father gets angry and refuses. In desperation, she gets the wicked sea witch to make her human, and the sea witch agrees. There is a catch—she has three days to make the prince fall in love with her or she has to give her voice up to the sea witch.

The magic and wonder of fairy stories have inspired children from generation to generation. These are perennial tales, cropping up in different cultures in different guises, but relating the same adventures. All have the power to entertain and spark the interest of young minds. In this collection, 24 classic fairy tales are brought together for a new generation of children to enjoy. With some minor adaptations to some of the tales to suit our times, where girls don’t always rely on the ingenuity of their brothers to resolve their dilemmas, the plots stay faithful to the originals.

You think you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood? THINK AGAIN! This retelling of the classic story, told from the wolf's perspective, will give you a fresh spin on this famous tale. Was the wolf just really hungry for apples? Was Little Red Riding Hood rotten? This fun fractured tale will leave you with a whole new understanding of the classic story.