European Myths

This collection contains more than 30 enthralling new retellings of favourite myths as well as some you might not have heard before! Including Theseus and the Minotaur, The Twelve Labours of Herakles and the escapades of Jason and the Argonauts, each myth is told in engaging modern language, which is easy for children to understand yet still retains the humour and intrigue of the original tales. Children will love exploring the tales by themselves or as bedtime stories.

** SHORTLISTED FOR THE WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 ** Brought to you by Penguin. In this spellbinding new collection, Charlotte Higgins reinterprets some of the most enduring stories of all time. Here are myths of the creation, of Heracles and Theseus and Perseus, the Trojan war and its...

The 16 books in this collection bring the famous myths of Ancient Greece modernised with witty prose by Claudia Martin. Discover how Theseus outwits the brutal Minotaur, thrill at the many epic exploits of the mighty Heracles, and set sail with Odysseus on the most extraordinary voyage of all time. Perfect for children aged 7+.

For thousands of years, these tales have thrilled audiences. In this audiobook, master storyteller Jim Weiss makes mighty Hercules, greedy King Midas, beautiful Arachne, brave Perseus, and dangerous Medusa understandable to children, while emphasizing character over violence.

Through vivid storytelling, history, and beautiful tales this book transports children to the misty hills, lush forests, and mystical realms…. Here, they will meet legends like Cú Chulainn, the valiant warrior, and ancient deities, such as Danu, the mother goddess, and Lugh, the god of light and skill. Young listeners will be captivated by epic battles, quests for hidden treasures, and encounters with extraordinary creatures.

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.

In the frozen lands of the North gods, men and giants battle in a ceaseless round of adventure. The mighty sagas of the Norsemen are brought vividly to life in another classic recording.

Here are some of the most enchanting fairy stories of all time. The Brothers Grimm conjure up a world of fantasy, hope and good fortune where the princess meets and marries the right prince (even if he once was a frog), and where the cruel witch, the arrogant wife and the greedy wolf get their comeuppance.

Embrace the changing seasons with this beautifully illustrated collection of folkore and myths of The North. From joyous tales of renewal and transformation for Spring, to hushed stories for long Winter nights, each season has a particular spirit which is celebrated in folktales from across the...

The collection English Fairy Tales of Joseph Jacob includes the following Fairy tales : Binnorie ; Cap O' Rushes ; Childe Rowland ; Earl Mar 's Daughter ; Henny-Penny ; How Jack Went to Seek His Fortune ; Jack and the Beanstalk ; Jack Hannaford ; Jack the Giant-Killer ; Johnny-Cake ; Lazy Jack ; Molly Whuppie ; Mouse and Mouser ; Mr. Fox ; Mr. Miacca ; Mr. Vinegar ; Nix Nought Nothing ; Teeny-Tiny ; The Golden Arm ; The Master and His Pupil ; The Old Woman and Her Pig ; The Red Ettin ; The Rose-Tree.

The Happy Prince and Other Tales (or Stories) is a collection of stories for children by Oscar Wilde first published in May 1888. It contains five stories: "The Happy Prince", "The Nightingale and the Rose", "The Selfish Giant", "The Devoted Friend", and "The Remarkable Rocket".

Pour célébrer le tricentenaire de la mort de Charles Perrault (1628-1703) les éditions Autrement Dit vous conte en musique cette merveilleuse histoire. Des extraits musicaux d'époque accompagnent cette aventure. Le dessinateur sonore Antonio Da Palma a imaginé une série de bruitages - plus vrais que nature !

Nicht nur die Brüder Grimm oder Hans Christian Andersen haben Märchen gesammelt oder geschrieben, auch in anderen Ländern ist das Märchen selbstverständlich kulturelles Volksgut. Im Baltikum sind Märchen außerordentlich populär - wie diese feine Sammlung von zwanzig wunderbaren Geschichten beweist! Einige Themen kommen uns bekannt vor, anderes ist ganz neu - und natürlich mit baltischem Kolorit versehen!

Collection The Best Fairy Tales contents. Brothers Grimm: Hansel and Gretel ; Little Red Cap ; Rumplestiltskin ; Rapunzel. Charles Perrault : Cinderella Or The Little Glass Slipper ; The Master Cat or Puss In Boots ; The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods. Hans Christian Andersen: The Ugly Duckling. Oscar Wilde: The Happy Prince ; The Nightingale and the Rose ; The Selfish Giant ; The Devoted Friend ; The Remarkable Rocket.

Grimms' Fairy Tales, originally known as the Children's and Household Tales, is a German collection of fairy tales by the Grimm brothers or "Brothers Grimm", Jacob and Wilhelm, first published on 20 December 1812. This edition contained 62 stories.

100 Märchen aus Europa sind hier versammelt, mit wunderbaren Geschichten aus Italien, Frankreich, Irland, Norwegen, Schweden, Dänemark, Island, Polen, Russland, England, Wales, Österreich, Schweiz, Ungarn, Kroatien und Deutschland! Mit dabei: Ein pdf-Dokument mit Titelliste und Märchenherkunft.

Historically, Celtic cultures differ from their English and French neighbors in a number of ways, including social organization, language, values and economic systems, but one of the most captivating of these has always been their myths. Celtic Myths, which can be understood in translation without needing special training in grammar, are more accessible than the Celtic languages, and unlike the other distinctive features that have faded over the centuries, myths still have their immediacy and power when heard today.

Six Gaelic tales of wonder and adventure, read in an authentic brogue by actor Des Keogh, transport wee listeners to a magic world of leprechauns and giants.

Das Frankfurter Märchenbuch erzählt 18 der schönsten Sagen und Legenden aus Mainz erstmalig neu für Kinder. Die wundervollen Märchen lehnen sich an bekannte und weniger bekannte Sagen und Legenden der Stadt an. Sie sind fantasie- und liebevoll kindgerecht umgeschrieben, ohne die Überlieferungen inhaltlich und historisch zu verfälschen. Mit seiner markanten Stimme haucht der professionelle Sprecher den verschiedenen Märchenfiguren ein neues Leben ein.

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's collection of fairytales called Kinder- und Hausmärchen ( Children's and Household Tales) was published in 1812. Filled with moral lessons that are not wrapped up in the now-expected "Disney-esque" feel, these stories may shock or scare you, but they have been the inspiration for some of the most beloved modern fairytales we know and love. Sixty-two fairytales are included in this collection.