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Best Nursery Short Stories
"Little children need tales and stories, for they play an essential part in their development by awakening their imagination, introducing them to symbolic imagery, and bringing forth emotions in a healthy, constructive way. Our audiobook collection brings together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon. This compilation is specially designed for small children and includes classic tales narrated in a warm and lively way: The Fox and the Cat; The Mouse and the Sausage; The Three Bears; The Little Shepherd Boy; The Sweet Soup; The Three Little Pigs; The Wren and the Bear; The Three Brothers; Why the Bear has a Stumpy Tail; The Straw, the Coal, and the Bean; The Rats and their Son-in-law; The Story of Pretty Goldilocks. - -"
Charles Perrault , Hans Christian Andersen , The Brothers Grimm (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Jack and the Beanstalk
"Jack and the Beanstalk is an English fairy tale, the best known of the 'Jack tales', a series of stories featuring an archetypal English hero. According to scholarly research, this particular tale takes its roots in ancient stories told more than 5000 years ago, in which a boy steals an ogre's treasure. In this tale, Jack is a poor boy sent by his mother to the market to sell their dairy cow. He encounters a bean dealer who sells him magic beans; upon seeing him return with a few beans and no money, his mother is desperate, throws the beans on the ground and sends him to bed without supper. In the morning, they discover the beans have sprouted a fabulous beanstalk that would lead a climber to a land high in the sky... This classic tale is told by Katie Haigh, for the pleasure of children and adults alike. - -"
James Gardner (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
"Just So stories is a classic of children's literature, and one of Rudyard Kipling's best known books. It was published in 1902, as a collection of the stories he told his daughter Josephine at bedtime; the little girl insisted that the stories be told 'just so' or she would wake up and add the missing sentence, eventually making all these stories like charms, effective if untouched. They depict how one animal or another acquired its distinctive features: delight your children with the tale of how the camel got his lump, how the leopard got his spots, and why rhinos have folds in their skins and bad tempers, among many others read by Katie Haigh. - -"
Rudyard Kipling (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
"Hans in Luck is a fairytale of German origin, recorded by the brothers Grimm. It is an ironic tale which inverts the normal 'rags to riches' story format: in it, Hans gradually loses more and more while persuading himself of his good luck, thus warning children about the dangers of denial and bad business sense. This charming and ancient tale is told by Katie Haigh. - -"
The Brothers Grimm (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
7 Stories by Brothers Grimm
"7 classic fairytales short stories by Brothers Grimm : Rumpelstiltskin, Clever Gretel, The Old Man and his Grandson, The Little Peasant, Snowdrop, Sweetheart Roland, Frederick and Catherine. The imagery in fairy tales (such as personified animals, adults represented as giants and allegorical magic vegetables) allows the child to explore their fears in remote and symbolic terms. Fairy tales allow the reader to explore each virtue and path of action through the different characters' fates. The child decides their own personal stance after deliberating each consequence. Fairy tales provide answers to what the world is really like and the child's place within it. - -"
Audiobook · 1 hr 5 mins
Best Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault
"From evil stepsisters and big bad wolves to anthropomorphic cats and murderous noblemen, this collection offers a selection of the best fairy tales by the iconic french author Charles Perrault. Enter into Perrault's magical world in this wondrous collection which includes the five following tales: ´Little Red Riding Hood´, ´Cinderella´, ´Puss in Boots´, ´Sleeping Beauty´, and ´Bluebeard´. Relive some of your favourite fairy tales with this timeless collection that will delight fans of H.C. Andersen and the Brothers Grimm. - Charles Perrault (1628-1703) was a famous and influential French author and one of the most well-known authors of fairy tales. Perrault is often credited as one of the early adopters of the literary genre, even setting the stage for authors such as the Brothers Grimm a century later. Famous fairy tales written by Charles Perrault include ´Cinderella´, ´The Little Red Riding Hood´, ´Bluebeard´, ´Puss in Boots´, and ´The Sleeping Beauty´. Igniting the imagination of children from all over the world, Perrault's tales continue to entertain people today."
Charles Perrault (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 27 mins
Little Red Riding Hood, a Fairy Tale
"'Little Red Riding Hood' is a famous fairy tale about a young girl’s encounter with a wolf. The story has been changed considerably in its history and subject to numerous modern adaptations and readings. The Little Red Riding Hood story is among the most popular fairy tales in the world. Once upon a time there was a little girl. Her grandmother gave her a red riding hood and the girl loved it so much she wore it all the time. Therefore everybody started to call her Little Red Riding Hood. One day mother told the girl her grandmother fare ill. Because she lived alone deep in the wood, she would probably be happy to get some food. Then she gave the girl a basket with food and a bottle of wine, and told her: 'Don’t stray from the path!'. The girl promised that but soon forgot about her promise. After a while she met a wolf in the woods... - -"
Cinderella, a Fairy Tale
"From Disney's animated version from 1950 to the 2021 live-action adaptation starring Camila Cabello, ´Cinderella´ is the beloved fairy tale of a young woman turned princess overnight. When her father dies, Cinderella becomes the servant of her stepmother and her two stepsisters. Her dream is to go to the ball given by the prince. With the help of her fairy aunt, she finds herself wonderfully dressed and can attend the ball until midnight. However, when the second chime of the clock rings out, Cinderella rushes off, leaving behind a slipper and an enamoured prince. There are many maidens in the kingdom. Will the prince manage to find the foot that fits the slipper? ´Cinderella´ is perfect for fans of ´A Cinderella Story´ starring Hilary Duff and ´The Princess Diaries´ starring Anne Hathaway. - Charles Perrault (1628-1703) was a famous and influential French author and one of the most well-known authors of fairy tales. Perrault is often credited as one of the early adopters of the literary genre, even setting the stage for authors such as the Brothers Grimm a century later. Other famous fairy tales written by Charles Perrault include ´The Little Red Riding Hood´, ´Bluebeard´, ´Puss in Boots´, and ´The Sleeping Beauty´. Igniting the imagination of children from all over the world, Perrault's tales continue to entertain people today."
Jack the Giant Killer, a Classic Fairy Tale
"Jack the Giant Killer is a British fairy tale in which a young man uses clever tricks to outwit terrible giants and rid the country of the threat they pose. The tale is set during King Arthur's reign. The witty Jack encounters terrible giants, each one more threatening and dangerous than the others. They devour cattle, emprison women, and maintain the country in a state of fear and confusion; but, armed only with his brain and a few magical objects he gathered, Jack will gain the advantage and slay the monsters. This is a classic tale, of which child psychologist Bruno Bettleheim observed that it could play a crucial role in child development: the giants can represent the towering adults, and Jack's legend may give the child a way of retaliating in fantasy against their threatening dominance in reality. - -"
J. M. Gardner (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Indian stories: 5 famous tales
"It is as great an offence against a child to starve his mind as to starve his body. The Astorg Audiobook collection means to bring together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon. This five famous Indian tales are a collection of stories on human behaviors, portrayed by animal characters, with a beautifully wrought moral at the end. Discover the oldest legends of ancient India with this still resonating folk tales: Who killed the otter's babies; The alligator and the jackal; The farmer and the money-lender; Tit for tat; Sing Rajah and the cunning little jackals. - -"
Folktale (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Prince Darling, a tale for kids
"Ready for a magical adventure? Worried that he will be gone soon, a king seeks help from the Fairy of Truth to make sure his son, Prince Darling, stays a good person. But Prince Darling often misbehaves and the fairy cannot seem to change the boy's character... or can she? Will Prince Darling become the kind-hearted ruler his kingdom needs? Teaching kids that being good is more important than beauty, wealth, or power, this classic fairy tale is the perfect bedtime story. - Best know for her rewritten version of 'Beauty and the Beast', Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont (1711-1780) was a French novelist who often included folk tales in her writing."
Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp, a 1001 Nights Fairy Tale
"Revisit this classic tale from ´One Thousand and One Nights´! Trapped by a magician, Aladdin discovers the mysterious powers of a lamp which leads him into the craziest of adventures. Who would have thought that the son of the poor tailor, this charming, obstinate, and disobedient scoundrel, would meet such an extraordinary fate? This famous tale was adapted many times, most notably by Disney studios in 1992 and more recently in a live-action remake directed by Guy Ritchie in 2019. Packed with helpful genies and evil sorcerers, ´Aladdin and the Enchanted Lamp, a 1001 Nights Fairy Tale´ is perfect for fans of ´The City of Brass´ by S. A. Chakraborty. - Antoine Galland (1646-1715) was a French orientalist and archaeologist, born in a family of farmers. He is most famous for being the first European translator of ´One Thousand and One Nights´ and ´Beowulf´."
The Arabian Nights (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Pinocchio's Adventures in Wonderland
"The Adventures of Pinocchio is an Italian novel for children, by Carlo Collodi. A poor carpenter, Geppetto, wants to build a marionette from a piece of wood. But it begins to talk and whine; soon, the marionette runs away, and begins a life of mischievous adventures. The adventures of Pinocchio are considered a canonical piece of children's literature; they have inspired countless adaptations, such as Walt Disney's classic animation. It is one of the most translated and widely read works of literature ever written, and gave birth to popular pieces of wisdom such as a liar's long nose. - -"
Carlo Collodi (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
12 Fairy Tales Everyone Must Know
"Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development. They connect with the essentials of our culture; they awaken imagination and bring essential teachings. This specially designed compilation of essential fairytales ensure a powerful link between generations, as children discover and enjoy the stories that concured to their parents' development and other generations'. These stories include: Cinderella by Charles Perrault, Beauty and the Beast, Blue Beard, Snow White and Rose Red, Snowdrop and the Seven Dwarves, The Fairies, The Master Cat or Puss in Boots, The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods, The Frog Prince, The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen, The Toad, and Rapunzel. All are narrated in a warm and lively way for the best of enjoyment."
Audiobook · 3 hrs 3 mins
"Aesop's Fables is a collection of fables credited to Aesop, a slave and storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece around the 5th century BC. These fables are charming stories, each one leading towards a wise moral. They have been the inspiration for La Fontaine, one of the greatest French writers of all time, and are a perfect tool for educating young children as well as a delight for lovers of elegance and simplicity. This selection of the most beautiful fables by Aesop includes : The town mouse and the country mouse, the Fox and the Stork, the Ass and the Lap-dog, the Lion and the mouse, Hercules and the wagoner, the Wolf and the Lamb, the Fox and the Grapes, among other treasures of ancient literature. - -"
– Aesop (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland began as a story told by Englishman Charles Ludwidge Johnson to three children in a boat, one of which was called Alice and enjoyed it so much she asked him to write it down for her. He did so, under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll. He was thus releasing a strikingly tale of fantasy, games with logic, and a wildly original play on narrative structure. Today, Alice in Wonderland is the sixth-best-selling single-volume book of all time, and its imagery has had an enormous influence on popular culture and literature. Dive in the original rabbit hole, as told by the entrancing voice of Katie Haigh. - -"
Lewis Carroll (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
"Geoffrey Chaucer, born about 1340, was the first great English poet. The immense popularity of the Canterbury Tales is shown by the number of manuscript copies still in existence. It was one of the first books printed in England. The vividness with which the author describes scenes and events and people, as if he had them before his eyes, is one of his greatest charms as a writer. Those who know him best place him second only to Shakespeare as a writer of delightful English. The spelling of Chaucer's time differs so much from ours that the difficulty of reading it discourages a great many people. The few stories here given are retold in the language of to-day: The Old Woman and the Knight; Death and the Three Revellers; Patient Griselda. - -"
Geoffrey Chaucer (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Children's Favorite Poems
"Here is a collection of the most beloved English poems, from century-old anonymous nursery rhymes to delightful texts from Edward Lear to Lewis Carroll and Robert Stevenson. Rediscover the classics that have been passed from parents to children for generations: The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Kindness to Animals, How doth the little busy bee, Twinkle twinkle little star, and 20 more timeless jewels, read by Katie Haigh. - -"
"The legend of the famous hero Robin Hood originates in dramatic pieces and ballads from the 15th century in England. His story has been given shape and retold through the centuries, and is still universally known to children nowadays. The Tales of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, as retold by Mary Macleod, is a faithful rendition of the original Middle-age legend full of colorful and moral adventures. It is read by Katie Haigh, for the delight of children and as well as adults sensitive to literary style. - -"
Mary Mcleod (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 12 mins
The Tinder Box, a Fairy Tale for Kids
"The Tinderbox is a literary fairy tale by The Tinderbox 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 tinderbox. 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; when the witch asks for the tinderbox, he kills her and keeps it for himself, thus acquiring the power of summoning the dogs. Their power and his cunning will end up saving his life. This story is one of Andersen's first tales; it has the wit and energy of a traditional folk tale like 'Aladdin' or 'Jack and the Beanstalk', in which the young hero overcomes adversity to end up as a successful adult. This tale is read by Katie Haigh, for the delight of children and parents alike.. A poor soldier returning home from war meets a witch who asks him to climb into a hollow tree to retrieve a magic tinderbox. 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; when the witch asks for the tinderbox, he kills her and keeps it for himself, thus acquiring the power of summoning the dogs. Their power and his cunning will end up saving his life. This story is one of Andersen's first tales; it has the wit and energy of a traditional folk tale like 'Aladdin' or 'Jack and the Beanstalk', in which the young hero overcomes adversity to end up as a successful adult. This tale is read by Katie Haigh, for the delight of children and parents alike. - -"
Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
The Fair One With Golden Locks
"The Fair One with Golden Locks is a fairy tale by Madame d'Aulnoy. It has also been translated under the title 'Pretty Goldilocks', which is not to be confused with the Story of the Three Bears. A princess is so beautiful and has such golden hair that she is known as Pretty Goldilocks. A neighboring king falls in love with her from her description and sends his servant to plead his cause. Much to his disappointment, the princess only agrees if a series of near-impossible tasks is completed for her. Luckily for the King, his faithful servant is wiser and more resourceful than he is; the girl will be conquered, but there does not lie the end of the story. This charming fairy tale is read by Katie Haigh. - -"
Madame D'aulnoy (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
"The Flying Trunk is a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. A young man squanders his inheritance until he has almost nothing left. A friend sends him a trunk with directions to pack up and be off. Having nothing to pack, he gets into the trunk himself, only to discover that the trunk is enchanted and carries him to the land of the Turks. There, he will have a wonderful encounter... This fairytale suggests the flying carpets of 'The Arabian Nights', a collection of tales Andersen read and loved as a child, but with a melancholy tone more typical of the Danish poet. It is read by Katie Haigh, for the delight of children and parents alike. - -"
"The Fir-Tree is a literary fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, about a fir tree so anxious to grow up, so anxious for greater things, that he cannot appreciate living in the moment. It is a melancholy story, warning about the dangers of always expecting greater glory just around the corner, only to be disappointed or to regret the unappreciated instants; only the moment is worthwhile. This is an intensely emotional tale by one of the great masters of storytelling; it is read by Katie Haigh, for the pleasure of children and adults alike. - -"
"The White Cat is an old French fairy tale written by the comtesse d'Aulnoy in 1698. It is a variation on an old German tale, Puddocky, and Cherry, another tale collected by the brothers Grimm in the nineteenth century. A King has three sons and sets them tasks to perform so that he can decide who gets the kingdom after his passing. The tasks are increasingly difficult, but the youngest Prince encounters the aid of a mysterious white cat, who seems to have been human at some time but will not tell its sad story... Madame d'Aulnoy is the first author credited to have used the term 'fairytale', and has been a source of inspiration for Charles Perrault and countless other storytellers. This lesser-known tale is a charming example of her fantastic imagination and feminine elegance. - -"
"The Goose Girl is a German fairy tale in which a widowed queen sends her daugther to her bridegroom in a faraway land, only accompanied by a waiting maid and a magical talking horse. But the evil maid rebels and forces the princess into trading clothes with her and swearing secrecy, effectively taking her place until they arrive at a foreign palace. There, the princess is made into a common goose girl while the maid is wooed as a princess herself. Bound by secrecy, the real princess seems helpless, unless magical powers come at her aid. This lesser-known tale from the collection of the Brothers Grimm is read by Katie Haigh. - -"
"These Tales for Tiny Tots are ageless and varied very short stories, aimed at those who are just nascent at reading, to provide them with delight and inch them towards a broader understanding of the world. Each tale contains a wise moral brought forth by colorful imagery: there you will find the Tale of Peter Rabbitt, by Beatrix Potter, Little Red Hen, Dolly Dimple, The visit to Santa Claus Land, and many more read by Katie Haigh. - -"
"Hop-o'-My-Thumb (Hop-on-My-Thumb), or Hop o' My Thumb, also known as Little Thumbling or Little Poucet is one of the eight fairytales published by Charles Perrault in Histoires ou Contes du temps passé (1697). Hop-o'-My-Thumb is the youngest of seven children in a poor woodcutter's family, and his greater wisdom compensates for his smallness of size. When the children are abandoned by their parents, he finds a variety of means to save his life and the lives of his brothers, eventually confronting a scary ogre. This tale has its origins in French medieval folklore and is now world-renowned thanks to Perrault and Robert Samber's translation; it is here brought to life by Katie Haigh. - -"
"The Six Swans is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. An evil stepmother uses witchcraft to turn the six sons of her daugther-in-law, the Queen, into swans. The curse can only be broken if their sister sews six nettle shirts and remains silent for seven years. She retires from the world and starts her work, but another King is stricken by her beauty and wants to marry her... This striking tale will let children's imagination soar like the swans on their wings, guided by the voice of Katie Haigh. - -"
7 classic and rare fairy tales and stories for little children
"Classic fairy tales and stories are an essential part of children's development. This collection brings together rare fairy tales, stories, myths and legends, to feed the intelligence and imagination of children in their years of development. Here are seven of the rarest and most delightful tales: How to tell a true princess, and the Darning Needle by master storyteller Hans Christian Andersen; Belling the Cat, and the Wolf and the Fox, taken from Aesop's Fables, an English fairy tale, Master of all Masters; Persevere and Prosper, and the Story of Caliph Stork, two old Arabian tales. - -"
Hans Christian Andersen , ésope (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
The tales of Beatrix Potter, Peter Rabbit books
"Beatrix Potter is the world-renowned author of the Tale of Peter Rabbit, a cautionary tale told in such a charming and lively way that it soon became a nursery classic and is now one of the most widely read books of all time. Beatrix Potter's efficient and simple writing is a delight for children and grown-ups alike. This album is a compilation of her best tales, recorded by Katie Haigh: The Tale of Peter Rabbit; The Tale of Benjamin Bunny; The Tale of the Flupsy Bunnies; The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle; The Story of Miss Moppet; The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher; The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes; The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, a farmyard tale; The Tale of Two Bad Mice. - -"
Beatrix Potter (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Fanciful stories for kids
"Fanciful stories is a collection of folk-tales, fairy tales and delightful poetry to encourage children to dream and connect their imagination with the tales of old. Learn about the mystery of the house-elves, dance with the fairies and breathe the air of the legendary forests with these fantastic short stories for children. The collection: White Magic; The Brownies, by Juliana Horatia Ewing; The Story of Peter Pan; Sir Lark and King Sun, by George MacDonald; The Imps in the heavenly meadow, by Kate E. Bunce; The birthday honors of the Fairy Queen, by Hapgood Moore. - -"
Russian stories for kids
"King Kojata is a Slavonic fairy tale. A king and a queen had no children. One day, the king was travelling and grew thirsty. He found a spring with a cup floating in it. Trying to grab the cup did not succeed; it always evaded his hands. When he dropped to drink directly, a creature in the well grabbed his beard and would not free him until he promised to give it something he knew nothing about, and which he would find on his return home. As for the Story of King Frost: A daughter-in-law is left to die by her father, because of the wickedness of his new wife. She meets the King of Frost, who makes her colder, and colder, to see whether she can sustain it... - -"
Celtic stories for kids
"The Celtic folk tales collected by the leading British folklorist Joseph Jacobs (1854–1916) introduced the children of the world to the special vision and color, the unique magic of the Celtic folk imagination. Here are three stories from this timeless masterpiece, presenting the most colorful characters of it all: King O'Toole and his goose, The Haughty Princess, Jack and his Master. - -"
Joseph Jacobs (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Chinese stories for kids
"Here is a collection of ancient Chinese folk stories. These tales for children are as wise as they are humorous, and will be a delightful introduction to Chinese culture for children and adults alike. 'The Most Frugal of Men' is a funny story about masters of frugality outperforming each other; 'The Moon-Cake' about the dangers of asking for a cake that would resemble the moon; 'The Ladle that fell from the Moon' tells about the witty attempt to confound an elderly scammer; 'The Young Head of the Family' tells about a father being outwitted by his daughter-in-law, and 'A dreadful boar' tells how a poor old woman could defend herself of an elf that met her in the form of a wild Boar, threatening to devour her granddaughter. - -"
A Story of Christopher Colombus for Little Children
"Christopher Columbus (1451 – 1506) was an Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer. Born in the Republic of Genoa, under the auspices of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain he completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Those voyages and his efforts to establish settlements on the island of Hispaniola, initiated the permanent European colonization of the New World. At a time when European kingdoms were beginning to establish new trade routes and colonies, motivated by imperialism and economic competition, Columbus proposed to reach the East Indies (South and Southeast Asia) by sailing westward. This eventually received the support of the Spanish Crown, which saw a chance to enter the spice trade with Asia through this new route. During his first voyage in 1492, he reached the New World instead of arriving in Japan as he had intended, landing on an island in the Bahamas archipelago that he named San Salvador. Over the course of three more voyages, he visited the Greater and Lesser Antilles, as well as the Caribbean coast of Venezuela and Central America, claiming all of it for the Crown of Castile. This story of Christopher Columbus for little children is meant to be suggestive to the parent or teacher of the types of stories that can be told to children to inspire them to grow in goodness. - -"
10 bedtime stories for little kids
"This collection of 10 bedtime stories will help your child drift into a peaceful sleep, by concluding his day with delightful adventures, important teachings and symbolic imagery for enlightening dreams. Classic children's stories and fairy tales are an essential part of any kid's development. Our audiobook collection means to bring together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon. This compilation, specially designed for small children, includes folk tales, classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, and stories from the Arabian Nights, narrated in a warm and soothing way: The Story of Peter Pan, by James Barrie; The Elves and the Shoe Maker; The Princess and the Pea; The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids; Little Red Riding Hood; The Wolf and the Fox; The Frog Prince; The Ridiculous Wishes; and The Little Match Seller. - -"
Audiobook · 1 hr 1 min
Best Jewish tales and stories
"Jewish folklore is full of vivid stories that both entertain and teach. We have selected for you a collection of tales and stories from the Talmud and Midrash, and rewritten to suit the needs of children of Jewish culture and any other. Along with a large helping of gentle humor, these tales entertain while being infused with the perennial Jewish struggle for survival and dignity; children will discover tales of marvel, and learn about Jewish fundamental values, such as how the wise Rabbis of old took into account the necessities of the little ones. This audiobook rassembles the following stories, narrated in a lively way: From Shepherd-Boy to King; The Water-Babe; King for Three Days; The Beggar King; The Quarrel of the Cat and Dog; The Paradise in the Sea; The Magic Palace; The Sleep of One Hundred Years; The Fairy Frog; The Rabbi's Bogey-man. - -"
Audiobook · 1 hr 7 mins
Viking Tales and legends
"Viking Tales, 10 classic children's stories. Myths & Legends from the Land of Ice and Fire : The Sea Fight, Olaf's Fight With Havard, The Tooth Thrall, The Baby, Harald is King, Harald's Battle ; KING HALFDAN lived in Norway long ago. One morning his queen said to him: 'I had a strange dream last night. I thought that I stood in the grass before my bower. I pulled a thorn from my dress. As I held it in my fingers, it grew into a tall tree. The trunk was thick and red as blood, but the lower limbs were fair and green, and the highest ones were white. I thought that the branches of this great tree spread so far that they covered all Norway and even more.' - -"
Audiobook · 1 hr 14 mins
The arabian nights: 5 famous stories
"One Thousand and One Nights, also known as the Arabian Nights, is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. The beautiful Sheherazade, threatened with death, manages to postpone the fatal day by telling one marvellous story every night. The stories themselves are folk tales, fairy tales and poems collected over many centuries, from ancient and medieval Arabic, Persian, Mesopotamian, Indian, and Egyptian folklore and literature. This makes The Arabian Nights a priceless treasure, as it takes us to the very roots of our culture in a delightful and passionate way. We have selected for you 5 of the most charming stories told by Sheherazade: Persevere and Prosper; The Story of Caliph Stork; The Enchanted Horse; Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves; and Sinbad the Sailor. - -"
Folktale (Author), Jonathan Waite , Katie Haigh (Narrator)
Audiobook · 1 hr 34 mins
20 bedtime stories for little kids
"This collection of 20 bedtime stories will help your child drift into a peaceful sleep, by concluding his day with delightful adventures, important teachings and symbolic imagery for enlightening dreams. Classic children's stories and fairy tales are an essential part of any kid's development. Our audiobook collection means to bring together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon. This compilation, specially designed for small children, includes folk tales, classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, and stories from the Arabian Nights, narrated in a warm and soothing way: The Three Bears; The Wren and the Bear; The Princess and the Pea, by Andersen; The Story of Peter Pan, by James Barrie; The Fox and the Cat; The Mouse and the Sausage; The Ridiculous Wishes, by Charles Perrault; Why the Bear has a Stumpy Tail; The Three Brothers; The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids; The Frog Prince; The Elves and the Shoe-Maker, by Andersen; The Sweet Soup; The Straw, the Coal and the Bean; The Rats and their Son-in-Law; The Little Shepherd Boy; The Wolf and the Fox; The Fairies, by Charles Perrault; Little Red Riding Hood, by Charles Perrault; The Little Match-Seller, by Andersen. - -"
Audiobook · 1 hr 37 mins
Best fables and fairytales
"We have collected for you the best fables and fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters of the genre, whose stories have been universally read ever since: Beauty and the Beast, Cinderilla, The Fairies, and Hansel and Gretel. As for the fables, Jean de la Fontaine is the most famous French fabulist ever; he was recognized as one of the foremost men of letters of France, and his Fables are still learned by every child as an essential part of moral culture. Rendered in elegant translation, enjoy the most famous fables of La Fontaine, along with lesser-known but most interesting ones. Here is a list of our compilation: The City rat and the Country rat; the Frog that wished to be as big as the ox; the Council held by the Rats; the Raven and the Fox; the Dog and the Cat; the Two mules; the Wolf and the Dog, the Swallow and the little birds; the Cat and the Thrush; the Wolf and the Lamb; the Dragon with many heads; The eagle and the beetle; the Lion and the Rat; the Lion grown old; The little Fish and the Fisher; The Lion going to War; the Sick Lion and the Fox. - -"
Audiobook · 1 hr 50 mins
11 magical tales for little kids
"11 magical tales for little kids : Babes in the Wood, Snow Drop and Seven Little dwarfs, The Magic Mirror, The Crow, The Wizard King, The White Duck, The Golden Crab, The Dragon and his Grandmother, The Six Swans, The Story of the Emperor's New Clothes, The Cat and the Mouse in Partnership. The imagery in fairy tales (such as personified animals, adults represented as giants and allegorical magic vegetables) allows the child to explore their fears in remote and symbolic terms. Fairy tales allow the reader to explore each virtue and path of action through the different characters' fates. The child decides their own personal stance after deliberating each consequence. Fairy tales provide answers to what the world is really like and the child's place within it. - -"
Audiobook · 1 hr 52 mins
Best Love Stories, in Classic Fairy Tales for Kids
"We have collected for you the most beautiful love stories fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters of the genre, whose stories have been universally read ever since, and by tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, who compiled ancestral folktales known for their beauty and wisdom. Let children develop their imagination and sensitivity with these touching tales of love: Cinderilla by Charles Perrault; The Frog Prince, by the Brothers Grimm; Beauty and the Beast; Blue Beard; Sleeping Beauty in the Wood; The Brave Tin Soldier, by Hans Christian Andersen; and Rapunzel, by the Brothers Grimm. - -"
Best multicultural tales and stories from the world
"Expand your horizons with three stories from far-away countries, tales of timeless wisdom and a window to the soul of other cultures. These three stories are from the most different parts of the world, but all are food for thought and use powerful imagery to help children develop their intelligence and imagination. The first story is from India: the Alligator and the Jackal is a tale of cleverness, about which will defeat the other in a battle of wits. Sinbad the Sailor is taken from the Arabian Nights, or One Thousand and One Nights, as told by the great Scheherazade, and tells about the fantastic journeys of the folkloric hero. The White Stone Canoe is an American Indian legend, about the making of a ruler from the Iroquois tribe. All are narrated in a warm and lively manner, making it perfect for bedtime stories or entertainment at any hour. - -"
Audiobook · 2 hrs 3 mins
10 most inspiring stories for kids
"Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development, as they awaken imagination and bring essential teachings. These stories inspire children through important archetypes and symbolic imagery; they will bring them into a journey in fantastic worlds, full of possibilities and wonders. This specially designed compilation includes classic folk tales, famous stories by Hans Christian Andersen and fairy tales: The Brave Tin Soldier; The Tale of Peter Rabbit; Tom Thumb; The Story of Peter Pan, by James Barrie; The Nightingale; The Snow Man; Hansel and Gretel; The Three Little Pigs; The Frog Prince; and Blue Beard, by Charles Perrault. Here is an opportunity to offer your children the most inspiring journey imagination can offer. - -"
Audiobook · 2 hrs 4 mins
"We have collected for you the best folktales ever written, from medieval English stories to the French fairy tales of Charles Perrault and the elegant Danish stories by Hans Christian Andersen. Enjoy these timeless gems, which had been handed down for centuries before being collected in writing, and shared for their wit, inventiveness and educational value. The Three Sillies, Thom Thumb, The Three Little Pigs, The Snow Man, The Fox and the Cat, Teeny Tiny, The Story of Pretty Goldilocks, The Little Shepherd Boy, The Mouse and the Sausage, The Sweet Soup, The Three Brothers, Bluebeard, The Ugly Duckling, The Wolf and the Fox, and the Story of Caliph Stork. - -"
Audiobook · 2 hrs 6 mins
Best arabian tales and stories
"Discover the endless fascination of ancient Arabian culture with six ancient tales we selected for you for their power of evocation, wisdom and humor. These stories are from the Arabian Nights, also known as One Thousand and One Nights, which is a collection of much more ancient folk tales, fairy tales and poems collected over the centuries. They come from ancient and medieval Arabic, Persian, Mesopotamian, Indian, and Egyptian folklore and literature. This makes The Arabian Nights a priceless treasure, as it takes us to the very roots of humanity's cultural treasures in a delightful and passionate way. Enjoy six of the the most charming stories told by Sheherazade: Sinbad the Sailor; The Enchanted Horse; Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves; Persevere and Prosper; The Story of Caliph Stork; and Aladdin. - -"
Audiobook · 2 hrs 7 mins
Best animal tales and stories
"Enjoy this collection of the best tales, fairy tales and stories with an animal cast, gathered for the entertainment and education of children of all age. From ancient Japanese legends to classic tales by Perrault and Andersen, through medieval folktales, you will discover many sides of culture. The Fables of La Fontaine also use animals, behaving as men to bring forth moral teachings and considerations about society. Jean de la Fontaine is the most famous French fabulist ever; he was recognized as one of the foremost men of letters of France, and his Fables are still learned by every child as an essential part of moral culture. Along with the other classic stories, we have collected for you a selection of his most striking fables, narrated by the best storytellers, for you to enjoy this compilation of the best animal tales and stories ever produced. - -"
Audiobook · 2 hrs 10 mins
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