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"The Yellow 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 golden crab, Iron John, The wizard king, The glass mountain, Fairer-than-a-fairy, The three brothers, Donkey cabbages, The flying ship, The glass axe, and many more! Also included: a pdf document with complete track list.

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.

In the middle of the forest there stands a tower with no doors and only one window. At the top of the tower lives a lovely young princess with flowing blond hair. When a handsome young prince discovers her trapped there, he tries to rescue the young woman, unaware of the witch that lurks about.

Patrick Healy, a teacher, travelled 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 seventh volume of his work, 30 Indian Tales, in his words. He retold the stories with his own 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 more than 25 years as a high school teacher.

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".

Cette sélection de dix meilleurs contes et récits parus dans le magazine phare "Histoires pour les petits" raviront les oreilles des petits et des grands. Au programme, une plongée drôle et ludique dans un monde fantastique où les animaux sont les héros : Zénon le poisson, Caruso le coq, Sherlock le chat... Tu les entends ? Ils n'attendent que toi...

7 сказок в стихах и 7 колыбельных песен (на каждый день недели) в исполнении Натальи Варлей. Содержание: 1. Вступление, 2. Понедельник. Воробей, 3. Вторник. Мартышка, 4. Среда. Медведь, 5. Четверг. Лиса, 6. Пятница. Тигр, 7. Суббота. Бегемот, 8. Воскресенье. Слон. Автор стихов и музыки: Марк Фримштейн. Аранжировка: Андрей Горбачев.

Впервые опубликованная в 1865 году «Алиса в стране чудес» Льюиса Кэрролла и по сей день остается самой популярной и читаемой сказкой во всем мире. История Алисы, любознательной девочки, которая проваливается в кроличью нору и попадает в фантастический мир, полный удивительных и причудливых персонажей - покорила сердца слушателей всех возрастов. Алису, в ее незабываемом путешествии, полном испытаний и невзгод, сопровождают неугомонный Белый кролик, наводящая ужас Королева Червей, интригующий Безумный шляпник и многие другие эксцентричные персонажи.

Este audiolibro recoge 20 cuentos infantiles clásicos, para que los disfruten los más pequeños. Los títulos que se incluyen son: "Caperucita roja", "El patito feo", "Hansel y Gretel", Bambi", "Pulgarcito", "La hilandera", "Los tres cerditos", "El flautista de Hamelin", "Peter Pan", "El gato con botas", "Barba azul", "Los cisnes salvajes", "Simbad el marino", "El soldadito de plomo", "El sastrecillo valiente", "Blancanieves", "El duende y el ratón", "Juan sin miedo", "La bella durmiente y Pinocho".

Newly re-mastered for digital formats, this is the definitive recording of Hans Christian Andersen's six best-loved stories. Narrator Diane Wolkstein, the artistic director of the Hans Christian Andersen Center in New York City, tells Andersen stories throughout the world. She is the author of 23 award-winning books of folklore and has been honored by the National Storytelling Network as a recipient of its coveted Circle of Excellence Award, a designation reserved for America's best living storytellers.

Una volta ci fu un re che aveva due figli gemelli: Giovanni e Antonio... Così inizia la fiaba "II palazzo delle scimmie", in cui un futuro re deve prendere in moglie... proprio una scimmia! I cinque scapestrati, invece, con le loro "arti" riescono a gabbare il re di Francia e la sua pazza figlia. E poi ci sono iI soldato napoletano e due suoi amici che, sfidando i giganti, si trasformano in re e duchi. E furbi sono anche Cricche, Crocche e Manico d'Uncino che fanno una scommessa per vedere chi è il "mariuolo più fino".

From twenty-year veteran storyteller Pleasant DeSpain - known for reducing folktales to their essence - twenty "retellable" folktales from around the world.

This delightful collection of entertaining and calming stories is perfect for young listeners who love a mix of fun and relaxation. From heartwarming adventures to soothing bedtime tales, each story is crafted to spark imagination while creating a peaceful, comforting atmosphere. Whether it’s a magical journey, a friendly animal adventure, or a dreamy bedtime tale, Children Stories is the perfect companion for quiet moments, car rides, and winding down at the end of the day.

Una tira l'altra. Vale per le ciliegie, per le puntate di una serie TV e per molte altre cose. Per lo scrittore Luigi Capuana, valeva in special modo per le fiabe. È così che, per sua stessa ammissione, Capuana ha scritto la raccolta di fiabe "C'era una volta". Scritta la prima, non è più riuscito a trattenersi ed è finito per scrivere un intero libro straripante di re, regine, ranocchi parlanti, principi e principesse.

Följ med in i H.C Andersens värld av roliga och spännande sagor! I denna sagosamlingen finner du de bästa av H.C Andersens berättelser, bland annat "Den ståndaktige tennsoldaten", "Elddonet" och "Den fula ankungen". En radiopjäs med musik och ljud för att fördjupa dig ännu mer i berättelsen! Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) var en dansk författare och poet. Hans böcker har översatts till hundratals språk, och några av hans mest älskade verk är bland annat "Snödrottningen", "Den fula ankungen", "Den lilla sjöjungfrun" och "Kejsarens nya kläder".

Zahlreiche Märchen und Geschichten für Kinder mit einer Gesamtlänge von fast 23 Stunden - zu einem unschlagbaren Preis...

Diese prächtige Sammlung vereint die 50 schönsten Märchen der Brüder Grimm, gelesen von den bekanntesten und beliebtesten Sprecherinnen und Sprechern der deutschen Hörbuchlandschaft. Mit den Märchen: Aschenputtel, Brüderchen und Schwesterchen, Das Hirtenbüblein, Das Lämmchen und das Fischchen, Das Lumpengesindel, Der alte Großvater und sein Enkel, Der Eisenhans, Der faule Heinz, Der Frieder und das Katherlieschen, Der Froschkönig oder der eiserne Heinrich, etc.

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.

Een soldaat die terugkeert van de oorlog komt onderweg een boze heks tegen. Ze belooft hem grote rijkdom als hij voor haar naar de bodem van een holle boom duikt. In deze boom bevinden zich drie kamers, elk met een kist vol zilver. Het enige wat de heks hiervoor in ruil wil is dat hij ook haar oude aansteker terugbrengt... Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was een Deense schrijver, dichter en kunstenaar. Hij is beroemd om zijn kinderliteratuur, waaronder de geliefde sprookjes "De nieuwe kleeren van den keizer", "De kleine zeemeermin", "De nachtegaal".

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.