Best Sellers
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365 Panchatantra Stories
- Written by: Adil Mukesh
- Narrated by: Aarti Aney Menon
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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The stories of Panchatantra are ancient Indian fables that were written in Sanskrit and Pali languages....
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Sorry but it is Not worth listening.
- By Bhanu on 27-03-19
Written by: Adil Mukesh
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Grandpa's Bag of Stories
- Written by: Sudha Murty
- Narrated by: Ashish Ddavidd
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Join Anoushka, Krishna, Meenu and Raghu along with Ajja-Ajji on their adventure to Mayawati, a beautiful hilly region in Uttarakhand. Little do they know their trip will be filled with unexpected magic as, this time, their dear Ajja becomes their new storyteller.
Written by: Sudha Murty
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How the Sea Became Salty
- Written by: Sudha Murty
- Narrated by: Neha Faraz, Sumit Kritarth
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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A long, long time ago, seawater was sweet and drinkable. How it became salty is a remarkable story....
Written by: Sudha Murty
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Grandparents' Bag of Stories
- Written by: Sudha Murty
- Narrated by: Poonam Srivastav
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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India's favorite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales that she fondly created during the lockdown period for listeners to seek comfort and find the magic in sharing and caring for others....
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The story is very good, it's the best for Sudha Murty lovers.
- By Anita on 12-10-24
Written by: Sudha Murty
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Oh What a Knight
- Written by: Maz Evans
- Narrated by: Maz Evans
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
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Vesper and Aster need Excalibur to save the world. At the top of Glastonbury Tor, they find an elevator down to the enchanted realm of Camelot, where Arthur has been waiting for this day.
Written by: Maz Evans
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The Best of Akbar - Birbal
- Immortal tales of wit and wisdom
- Written by: Om Books International
- Narrated by: Vivek Madan
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Birbal was a minister in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and one of the members of his inner council of nine advisors....
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book must be having some more stories of wisdom .
- By owaisfodkar on 27-03-19
Written by: Om Books International
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365 Panchatantra Stories
- Written by: Adil Mukesh
- Narrated by: Aarti Aney Menon
- Length: 7 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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The stories of Panchatantra are ancient Indian fables that were written in Sanskrit and Pali languages....
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Sorry but it is Not worth listening.
- By Bhanu on 27-03-19
Written by: Adil Mukesh
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Grandpa's Bag of Stories
- Written by: Sudha Murty
- Narrated by: Ashish Ddavidd
- Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Join Anoushka, Krishna, Meenu and Raghu along with Ajja-Ajji on their adventure to Mayawati, a beautiful hilly region in Uttarakhand. Little do they know their trip will be filled with unexpected magic as, this time, their dear Ajja becomes their new storyteller.
Written by: Sudha Murty
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How the Sea Became Salty
- Written by: Sudha Murty
- Narrated by: Neha Faraz, Sumit Kritarth
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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A long, long time ago, seawater was sweet and drinkable. How it became salty is a remarkable story....
Written by: Sudha Murty
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Grandparents' Bag of Stories
- Written by: Sudha Murty
- Narrated by: Poonam Srivastav
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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India's favorite author Sudha Murty brings to you this collection of immortal tales that she fondly created during the lockdown period for listeners to seek comfort and find the magic in sharing and caring for others....
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The story is very good, it's the best for Sudha Murty lovers.
- By Anita on 12-10-24
Written by: Sudha Murty
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Oh What a Knight
- Written by: Maz Evans
- Narrated by: Maz Evans
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Vesper and Aster need Excalibur to save the world. At the top of Glastonbury Tor, they find an elevator down to the enchanted realm of Camelot, where Arthur has been waiting for this day.
Written by: Maz Evans
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The Best of Akbar - Birbal
- Immortal tales of wit and wisdom
- Written by: Om Books International
- Narrated by: Vivek Madan
- Length: 1 hr and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Birbal was a minister in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar and one of the members of his inner council of nine advisors....
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book must be having some more stories of wisdom .
- By owaisfodkar on 27-03-19
Written by: Om Books International
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20 Bedtime Stories For Kids
- Written by: div.
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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This collection of 20 bedtime stories will help your child drift into a peaceful sleep, by concluding his day with delightful adventures, important teachings...
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Amazing narration for kids
- By Jagadish Kumar on 30-06-20
Written by: div.
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- A Harry Potter Hogwarts Library Book
- Written by: J.K. Rowling, Newt Scamander
- Narrated by: Eddie Redmayne
- Length: 1 hr and 54 mins
- Unabridged
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An approved textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry since its first publication, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an indispensable guide to the magical beasts of the wizarding world....
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amazing
- By Sneha on 20-05-20
Written by: J.K. Rowling,
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The Three Little Pigs
- Written by: uncredited
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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"The Three Little Pigs" is a very funny and famous fairytale featuring anthropomorphic pigs who build three houses of different materials...
Written by: uncredited
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A Brush with Magic
- Written by: Flora Ahn
- Narrated by: Jennifer Sun Bell
- Length: 7 hrs
- Unabridged
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What if an ancient ink brush, oceans away in Korea, could unlock long-buried family secrets? A heartfelt, magical middle grade adventure—inspired by Korean folklore and set in modern-day Seoul—about sisterhood and belonging.
Written by: Flora Ahn
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Disney Princess: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella's Best-Ever Creations, Mulan: A Time for Courage
- Written by: Disney Book Group
- Narrated by: Disney Book Group
- Length: 30 mins
- Unabridged
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Join the Disney Princesses in this collection of stories featuring three tales of adventure and bravery....
Written by: Disney Book Group
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The Cat and the Mouse
- Written by: Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
- Narrated by: Shawn Ryskamp
- Length: 4 mins
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A whimsical tale of a lost tail and a mouse who tries to fulfill a list of favors in order to get it back....
Written by: Wilhelm Grimm,
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The Ickabog
- Written by: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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A mythical monster, a kingdom in peril, an adventure that will test two children’s bravery to the limit. Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers....
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Fairy tale
- By Anjali shukla on 17-07-21
Written by: J.K. Rowling
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The Magic Drum
- And Other Favourite Stories
- Written by: Sudha Murty
- Narrated by: Dipti Singh
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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A princess who thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees and a shepherd with a bag of words, kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories....
Written by: Sudha Murty
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Little Red Riding Hood
- Written by: Charles Perrault
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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"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 ...
Written by: Charles Perrault
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How the Onion Got Its Layers
- Written by: Sudha Murty
- Narrated by: Neha Karen, Sagarika Shazneen, Shalini Vikrant
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you noticed how the onion has so many layers? And have you seen your mother's eyes water when she cuts an onion? Here is a remarkable story to tell you why....
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Felt Cheated paying Rs 140 for a 11 minute audio
- By R.Shishir on 15-08-20
Written by: Sudha Murty
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Dakshin
- South Indian Myths and Fables Retold
- Written by: Nitin Kushalappa
- Narrated by: Rohini Vij
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Dive into this treasure trove of fifteen opulent folk tales, myths and fables from vibrant southern India....
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Great stories
- By Deepthi on 29-07-24
Written by: Nitin Kushalappa
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BBC Classics Children’s Library
- A Timeless Collection of 21 Tales for All Ages
- Written by: Lewis Carroll, Kenneth Grahame, E. Nesbit,
- Narrated by: Joseph Ayre, Sam Dale, Carolyn Pickles,
- Length: 21 hrs and 56 mins
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This superlative collection of children's stories brings together a feast of fantastic fiction, read in full by a host of top narrators and with a comprehensive track listing for ease of listening....
Written by: Lewis Carroll,
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Goldilocks & The Three Bears
- Written by: Robert Southey
- Narrated by: Phillip Schofield
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Here is a marvellous tale about a young girl who makes herself feel right at home in the house of three bears while they're out....
Written by: Robert Southey
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365 Jataka Tales
- Written by: Om Books International
- Narrated by: Jimmy Xavier
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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The 365 series presents a variety of stories from Indian mythology, the Bible, the Jatakas, the Panchatantra, bedtime stories, folklore, and much more....
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Problem
- By Pramod Shetty on 01-10-21
Written by: Om Books International
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Chitti Potti Kathalu [Chitty Short Stories]
- Written by: A. N. Jagannadh Sharma
- Narrated by: A. N. Jagannadh Sharma
- Length: 32 mins
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ధైర్యంగా, తెలివిగా బ్రతకటం నేర్పుతాయి చిట్టి పొట్టి కథలు....
Written by: A. N. Jagannadh Sharma
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Three Little Pigs
- Written by: Child's Play
- Narrated by: Child's Play
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales.... Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate listeners....
Written by: Child's Play
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Ladybird Tales: The Complete Audio Collection
- Written by: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Wayne Forester
- Length: 5 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Ladybird presents Ladybird Tales, a bright, richly adventurous audio storytelling experience. Reimagining classic fairy tales in a magical audiobook collection....
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perfect for growing kids!
- By Suroop Mohan Chandran on 15-08-20
Written by: Ladybird
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The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Unabridged Selections)
- Written by: Jan Fielden, John Mole
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser, Anne Harvey, Katinka Wolf
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
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Here are 60 of the finest and most entertaining poems for younger listeners...
Written by: Jan Fielden,
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Frozen
- Written by: Disney Book Group
- Narrated by: Disney Book Group
- Length: 32 mins
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This Frozen collection is a must-have for any Frozen fan! Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and friends for adventure, mystery, and fun in four new adventures....
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AMAZING!!
- By Amazon Customer on 12-10-23
Written by: Disney Book Group
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The Princess and the Pea
- Written by: Hans Christian Anderson
- Narrated by: James Andrews
- Length: 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The Princess and the Pea is a classic children's fairy tale....
Written by: Hans Christian Anderson
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Liar Liar
- Whatever After, Book 16
- Written by: Sarah Mlynowski
- Narrated by: Emily Eiden
- Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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My little brother Jonah and I have a magic mirror in our basement. This time, the mirror sucks us up and drops us into the story of Pinocchio. Our task? To help Gepetto get his wooden puppet son, Pinocchio, to go to school.
Written by: Sarah Mlynowski
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The Very, Extremely, Most Naughty Asura Tales for Kids
- Written by: Anand Neelakantan
- Narrated by: Rohini Vij
- Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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All little asura kids are naughty and troublesome and always up to something! Little will you know when you land in a muddy puddle or your long hair gets chopped off into a bob. They will prod, pull and tug you till you yell—just like the gods in the heavens....
Written by: Anand Neelakantan
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The Brightest Night
- Wings of Fire, Book 5
- Written by: Tui T. Sutherland
- Narrated by: Shannon McManus
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The Dragonets of Destiny must finally bring the epic war to an end, reconcile the seven tribes, choose the next queen of Pyrrhia, and make it out alive....
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how amazing this book is
- By Seamus Agrawal on 27-08-24
Written by: Tui T. Sutherland
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365 Stories from Around the World
- Written by: Om Books International
- Narrated by: Vivek Madan
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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The 365 Stories from Around the World is a treasure trove of stories from around the world - right from the barren sands of Arabia to the icy cold polar regions of Antarctica....
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A story a min!
- By Prashanth sanjeevi on 30-10-20
Written by: Om Books International
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The Water Bucket
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Written by: Hans Christian Andersen
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Tale of the Flying Forest
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After her mother passes away and her father retreats into his grief, 11-year-old Anne Applebaum is afraid the only happy endings she’ll ever have are in The World to Come, a collection of fairy tales about the flying forest of Bei Ilai. In its pages, children outsmart demons, girls train as knights, and songs come to life. But even these stories can’t stop Anne from feeling alone. So when a raven tells her that she has a long-lost twin brother named Rainer, she sets out to find him. Anne soon learns that Bei Ilai is a real place—and she must step through the door into this magical realm.
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In this Lithuanian folktale, the king wants to know why the sun is red! He sends his horseman on a quest to find a house made of amber, inside which the answer lies. Follow along with him on his adventure!
Written by: Ilona Bray
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Legend of the Moccasin Flower
- An Ojibwe Tale
- Written by: Mary Morton Cowan
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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White Rabbit, an Ojibwe Native American, helplessly watches as her village begins to suffer from a deadly winter disease. When her brother Running Wolf falls ill, she plans to bring back more healing herbs from a neighboring village. When White Rabbit races through the snow, she ends up leaving behind a new flower that appears in the spring.
Written by: Mary Morton Cowan
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The Bird's Message
- Written by: Pamela Love
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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In this classic Jewish folk tale, a selfish queen captures a lovely starling in an attempt to keep his beautiful birdsong close by. But a starling without freedom cannot sing, so he seeks to escape his cage.
Written by: Pamela Love
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The Swallow and the Pumpkinseed
- Written by: Elisa Oh
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Two brothers, Heung Bu and Nol Bu, lived as neighbors. One spring day when the brothers were out planting, Heung Bu finds a wounded swallow. He nurses it back to health and is rewarded with a single pumpkinseed. Heung Bu plants the seed and is rewarded for his kindness. Nol Bu, jealous of his brother’s good fortune, seeks out a wounded swallow of his own. Will he be rewarded like his brother?
Written by: Elisa Oh
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The Fairy Flag
- Written by: Lindsay Koch
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Robert MacLeod, chief of clan MacLeod, falls in love with a fairy princess named Finnoula. Unable to stay in the mortal world, Finnoula must make a choice between the life of a mortal and the life of the Shining Folk. Learn the legend about the fairy flag at Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, owned by the MacLeods for nearly eight hundred years!
Written by: Lindsay Koch
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The Fable of the Three Cats
- Written by: J.W. Liotta
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 2 mins
- Unabridged
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A long time ago in Japan, a great warrior was pestered by a large rat. He tried using traps and his sword, but the rat was too clever. Strong cats and speedy cats are no match for this clever rat. Will the samurai’s new cat be able to outsmart the rat?
Written by: J.W. Liotta
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Princess Piper
- Written by: Charnan Simon
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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On the day of her christening, Princess Piper was given the gift of music. When a wicked wizard begins kidnapping princesses, Piper decides to start rescuing them. Using her magical musical talents, Piper faces many trials and tests. Can she save the kidnapped princesses?
Written by: Charnan Simon
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Happy Ever After All
- Written by: Jessica Ruth Goldberg
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Princess Fina has grown old enough to be married. But before any man could court her, he must pass a series of tests.
Written by: Jessica Ruth Goldberg
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Half a Donkey
- A Story from Botswana
- Written by: Jenny Robson
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Precious is not looking forward to being a donkey in the school play. Precious thinks donkeys look silly and smell bad, that is, until Grandfather comes to visit on his donkey cart. Grandfather teaches Precious that donkeys are much than they seem—they are hardworking, loyal, and kind.
Written by: Jenny Robson
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Apollo and the Laurel Tree
- Written by: Mary Morton Cowan
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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When Apollo, the god of music and poetry, seeks the love of Daphne, a nymph, she is repulsed by him and tries to run away.
Written by: Mary Morton Cowan
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I Can't Fool You
- Written by: Amy Tao
- Narrated by: Colin Draun
- Length: 1 min
- Unabridged
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Dr. John tries to fool his patients by using the wrong tools. But they are too smart!
Written by: Amy Tao
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Hatch!
- Written by: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
- Narrated by: Debra Porter
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn about how eggs grow and hatch, and how baby chickens can be hatched using an incubator.
Written by: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
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Lipong and the Ostrich Chicks
- Based on a Maasai Folktale from Kenya
- Written by: Tololwa M. Mollel
- Narrated by: Kristen Scribner
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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In this folktale, six young ostrich chicks disobey their mother and venture outside of the safety of their home. A hungry lioness sees the chicks and traps them in her den.
Written by: Tololwa M. Mollel
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The Final King of Ankor Wat
- Written by: Pat Betteley
- Narrated by: Colin Draun
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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After a disagreement on what quality makes a great king, four animals learn that no one quality is more important than another.
Written by: Pat Betteley
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Rapunzel's Bad Hair Day
- Written by: Helaine Becker
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 6 mins
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Rapunzel thinks today is a bad hair day to end all bad hair days, but it just may be the best day yet.
Written by: Helaine Becker