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Best Sellers
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Baron Trump's Marvellous Underground Journey
- Written by: Ingersoll Lockwood
- Narrated by: Bryan Godwin
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The novel recounts the adventures of the German boy Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp, who goes by the name "Baron Trump", and his dog Bulger...
Written by: Ingersoll Lockwood
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Call It Courage
- Written by: Armstrong Sperry
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Mafatu's name means "Stout Heart," but his people call him a coward. Ever since the sea took his mother's life...
Written by: Armstrong Sperry
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The Railway Children
- (Puffin Classics)
- Written by: E. Nesbitt
- Narrated by: Jenny Agutter
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Abridged
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When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country....
Written by: E. Nesbitt
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Arsene Lupin vs. Sherlock Holmes [Classic Tales Edition]
- Written by: Maurice Leblanc
- Narrated by: B.J. Harrison
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The national burglar of France faces off against the national detective of England in two unforgettable stories....
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Pretty good . Not as scientific as Doyle but as interesting
- By chandrakumar on 24-10-21
Written by: Maurice Leblanc
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Written by: Norman Bridwell
- Narrated by: Stephanie D'Abruzzo
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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This is how it all began - in 1963, Norman Bridwell published his very first Clifford book, and kids have loved Clifford ever since....
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- By Anonymous User on 10-05-21
Written by: Norman Bridwell
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The Adventures of Feluda: The Curse of the Goddess
- Written by: Satyajit Ray
- Narrated by: Sumit Kaul
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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An incident near the desolate Chhinnamasta temple leads to the death of Mahesh Chowdhury, the head of a Hazaribagh family. Adding to the mystery are a set of coded diaries, a valuable stamp collection that is missing, and a tiger that is roaming the streets of Hazaribagh....
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- By aratisangram on 01-01-23
Written by: Satyajit Ray
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Baron Trump's Marvellous Underground Journey
- Written by: Ingersoll Lockwood
- Narrated by: Bryan Godwin
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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The novel recounts the adventures of the German boy Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp, who goes by the name "Baron Trump", and his dog Bulger...
Written by: Ingersoll Lockwood
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Call It Courage
- Written by: Armstrong Sperry
- Narrated by: Lou Diamond Phillips
- Length: 1 hr and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Mafatu's name means "Stout Heart," but his people call him a coward. Ever since the sea took his mother's life...
Written by: Armstrong Sperry
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The Railway Children
- (Puffin Classics)
- Written by: E. Nesbitt
- Narrated by: Jenny Agutter
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Abridged
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When Father is taken away unexpectedly, Roberta, Peter, Phyllis and their mother have to leave their comfortable life in London to go and live in a small cottage in the country....
Written by: E. Nesbitt
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Arsene Lupin vs. Sherlock Holmes [Classic Tales Edition]
- Written by: Maurice Leblanc
- Narrated by: B.J. Harrison
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The national burglar of France faces off against the national detective of England in two unforgettable stories....
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Pretty good . Not as scientific as Doyle but as interesting
- By chandrakumar on 24-10-21
Written by: Maurice Leblanc
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Clifford the Big Red Dog
- Written by: Norman Bridwell
- Narrated by: Stephanie D'Abruzzo
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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This is how it all began - in 1963, Norman Bridwell published his very first Clifford book, and kids have loved Clifford ever since....
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great
- By Anonymous User on 10-05-21
Written by: Norman Bridwell
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The Adventures of Feluda: The Curse of the Goddess
- Written by: Satyajit Ray
- Narrated by: Sumit Kaul
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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An incident near the desolate Chhinnamasta temple leads to the death of Mahesh Chowdhury, the head of a Hazaribagh family. Adding to the mystery are a set of coded diaries, a valuable stamp collection that is missing, and a tiger that is roaming the streets of Hazaribagh....
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- By aratisangram on 01-01-23
Written by: Satyajit Ray
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Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger
- Written by: Louis Sachar
- Narrated by: Louis Sachar
- Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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When their teacher, Mrs. Jewls, leaves to have her baby, the kids go through a series of substitutes, each one a little stranger than the last....
Written by: Louis Sachar
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The Elmer Treasury: Volume 3
- Written by: David McKee
- Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
- Length: 42 mins
- Unabridged
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The third volume featuring classic stories about Elmer, our favourite colourful patchwork elephant! A modern classic, Elmer the patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite....
Written by: David McKee
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The Elmer Treasury: Volume 2
- Written by: David McKee
- Narrated by: Stephen Thorne
- Length: 41 mins
- Unabridged
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The second volume featuring eight classic stories about Elmer, our favourite colourful patchwork elephant!....
Written by: David McKee
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The Adventures of Rusty
- Written by: Ruskin Bond
- Narrated by: Neha Gargava
- Length: 5 hrs and 41 mins
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Rusty, the boy whose stories have charmed and entertained children for years, brings together his best adventures in one volume....
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Amazing Stories
- By Abhishek Ghosh on 08-01-24
Written by: Ruskin Bond
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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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The Room on the Roof
- Written by: Ruskin Bond
- Narrated by: Paul Thottam
- Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Rusty, a 16-year-old Anglo-Indian boy, is orphaned, and has to live with his English guardian in the claustrophobic European part in Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from home to live with his Indian friends....
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Really Nice book. Loved the story!
- By Sachin on 13-04-21
Written by: Ruskin Bond
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Charlotte's Web
- Written by: E. B. White, Melissa Sweet
- Narrated by: Meryl Streep, Robin Miles, MacLeod Andrews,
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spider web tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend....
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Excellent Audiobook..we've heard it twice so far!
- By Ruth Moses on 06-06-23
Written by: E. B. White,
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Oz: The Complete Collection
- Written by: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Charles Hubbell
- Length: 64 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Here you will find the complete OZ Collection...
Written by: L. Frank Baum
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Sideways Stories from Wayside School
- Written by: Louis Sachar
- Narrated by: Louis Sachar
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Is your school just a little too…NORMAL? Maybe you should go to Wayside School....
Written by: Louis Sachar
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Paddington at Work
- Written by: Michael Bond
- Narrated by: Hugh Bonneville
- Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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When Paddington returns from his trip to Peru, he doesn't waste any time getting back to business....
Written by: Michael Bond
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The Little Prince
- Written by: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Richard Howard - translator
- Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
- Length: 1 hr and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow....
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Beautiful
- By Kunal on 30-12-23
Written by: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry,
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
- Written by: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Anne Hathaway
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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One of the best-known stories in American culture, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over 100 years....
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Anne Hathaway took me by surprise!
- By Veena on 13-12-20
Written by: L. Frank Baum
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Wayside School is Falling Down
- Written by: Louis Sachar
- Narrated by: Louis Sachar
- Length: 3 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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More teetering tales and quirky characters from the 30th floor of towering Wayside School. The craziness continues....
Written by: Louis Sachar
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Little Red Riding Hood
- Written by: Larry Carney
- Narrated by: Kara Kimmer
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Little Red Riding Hood is always happy to venture through the woods to visit grandma. This time though, Red notices something different about dear Granny....
Written by: Larry Carney
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Written by: Mike Bennett
- Narrated by: Anita Harris
- Length: 22 mins
- Unabridged
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Enjoy this fantastic edition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, beautifully voiced by the English actress, singer and entertainer Anita Harris....
Written by: Mike Bennett
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Little Women
- Written by: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Victoria Mcgee
- Length: 20 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Little Women follows the lives of four sisters - Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy March - and is loosely based on the author's childhood experiences with her three sisters....
Written by: Louisa May Alcott
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Where the Red Fern Grows
- Written by: Wilson Rawls
- Narrated by: Anthony Heald
- Length: 6 hrs and 56 mins
- Unabridged
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A loving threesome, Billy and his two dogs ranged the dark hills and river bottoms of Cherokee country. Old Dan has the brawn, Little Ann has the brains, and Billy has the will...
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A performance to match this classic
- By KShah on 14-07-20
Written by: Wilson Rawls
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Stories from the Bible (Old Testament)
- Written by: Nigel Forde
- Narrated by: Philip Bird, David Jarvis, Kate Gielgud,
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
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The stories of the Old Testament have the great virtue of being both simple and challenging at the same time....
Written by: Nigel Forde
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The Ultimate Kids' Stories Collection
- Written by: Roger William Wade
- Narrated by: Brenda Markwell, Robin Markwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Delight in a collection of our favourite children's stories voiced by Brenda & Robin Markwell....
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loved it
- By Kamal Kumar on 27-06-20
Written by: Roger William Wade
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Best Long Tales and Stories for Kids
- Written by: div.
- Narrated by: Katie Haigh
- Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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A good story takes us in a new, fantastic world; the pleasure is all the greater if it keeps us inside for long enough...
Written by: div.
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Matilda
- Written by: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Morten Thunbo
- Length: 4 hrs
- Unabridged
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Matilda elsker at sidde med hovedet begravet i en bog og bruge sit kløgtige hoved. Hendes forældre mener derimod, at det er spild af tid...
Written by: Roald Dahl
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea
- Written by: Judith Kerr
- Narrated by: Geraldine McEwan
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Read by Geraldine McEwan. This classic story has been loved by millions of children since it was first published over 40 years ago....
Written by: Judith Kerr
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Written by: Eric Carle
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free, Eric Carle
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Eric Carle's classic story begins one sunny Sunday, when the caterpillar was hatched out of a tiny egg. He was very hungry. On Monday, he ate through one apple; on Tuesday, he ate through three plums - and still he was hungry....
Written by: Eric Carle
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The Complete Wizard of Oz Collection
- All 22 Stories
- Written by: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Eric Vincent
- Length: 90 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the complete Wizard of Oz collection of 22 stories written by L. Frank Baum....
Written by: L. Frank Baum
New Releases
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Animal Stories for Kids
- Written by: Edith Nesbit, Hans Christian Andersen, Johnny Gruelle,
- Narrated by: Nicki White, Bart Wolffe, Matt Stewart,
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you have any pets? Settle down to a collection of magical animal stories that will leave your little one dreaming of bunnies, puppies and chickens.
Written by: Edith Nesbit,
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The Man in the Moon
- Written by: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Nicki White
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you seen the man in the moon? Do you think it must get lonely up there? In this story the Man in the Moon decides to come to earth in search of porridge and some company.
Written by: L. Frank Baum
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Frau Holle
- Holy Klassiker 85
- Written by: Aikaterini Maria Schlösser
- Narrated by: Samina König, Laura Oettel, Marianne Groß,
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Lina und Christel sind Schwestern, wie sie ungleicher kaum sein könnten: Lina ist fleißig, herzlich und bescheiden, während Christel faul, eitel und ignorant ist. Als sie in einen Brunnen stürzen, geraten sie in die seltsame magische Welt der gutmütigen Frau Holle … und diese bemerkt die Verschiedenheit ihrer beiden Gäste sehr wohl und plant, sie angemessen zu belohnen und zu bestrafen. Nach dem Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm.
Written by: Aikaterini Maria Schlösser
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Mama Turkey and the Fox
- Written by: Abbie Phillips Walker
- Narrated by: Madeline Walton-Hadlock
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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A mother turkey protects her sleepy chicks from a sly fox and sings them a lullaby.
Written by: Abbie Phillips Walker
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The Lion and the Mouse
- Written by: Aesop
- Narrated by: Ryan Aoto
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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In this short Aesop fable, a tiny mouse helps a great, big lion.
Written by: Aesop
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The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese
- Written by: William Elliot Griffis
- Narrated by: Madeline Walton-Hadlock
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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In this fairy story from the Netherlands, a boy named Klaas is tempted by fairies who offer him as much cheese as he can eat.
Written by: William Elliot Griffis
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Animal Stories for Kids
- Written by: Edith Nesbit, Hans Christian Andersen, Johnny Gruelle,
- Narrated by: Nicki White, Bart Wolffe, Matt Stewart,
- Length: 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Do you have any pets? Settle down to a collection of magical animal stories that will leave your little one dreaming of bunnies, puppies and chickens.
Written by: Edith Nesbit,
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The Man in the Moon
- Written by: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Nicki White
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Have you seen the man in the moon? Do you think it must get lonely up there? In this story the Man in the Moon decides to come to earth in search of porridge and some company.
Written by: L. Frank Baum
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Frau Holle
- Holy Klassiker 85
- Written by: Aikaterini Maria Schlösser
- Narrated by: Samina König, Laura Oettel, Marianne Groß,
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Lina und Christel sind Schwestern, wie sie ungleicher kaum sein könnten: Lina ist fleißig, herzlich und bescheiden, während Christel faul, eitel und ignorant ist. Als sie in einen Brunnen stürzen, geraten sie in die seltsame magische Welt der gutmütigen Frau Holle … und diese bemerkt die Verschiedenheit ihrer beiden Gäste sehr wohl und plant, sie angemessen zu belohnen und zu bestrafen. Nach dem Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm.
Written by: Aikaterini Maria Schlösser
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Mama Turkey and the Fox
- Written by: Abbie Phillips Walker
- Narrated by: Madeline Walton-Hadlock
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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A mother turkey protects her sleepy chicks from a sly fox and sings them a lullaby.
Written by: Abbie Phillips Walker
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The Lion and the Mouse
- Written by: Aesop
- Narrated by: Ryan Aoto
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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In this short Aesop fable, a tiny mouse helps a great, big lion.
Written by: Aesop
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The Boy Who Wanted More Cheese
- Written by: William Elliot Griffis
- Narrated by: Madeline Walton-Hadlock
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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In this fairy story from the Netherlands, a boy named Klaas is tempted by fairies who offer him as much cheese as he can eat.
Written by: William Elliot Griffis
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The Crow and the Pitcher
- Written by: Aesop
- Narrated by: Molly Milazzo
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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In this fable by Aesop, a thirsty crow finds a pitcher, but can’t reach the water at the bottom. How will the clever bird quench its thirst?
Written by: Aesop
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Winnie the Pooh and the North Pole Adventure
- Written by: A. A. Milne
- Narrated by: Madeline Walton-Hadlock
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Join Winnie the Pooh and his friends as they gather for an outdoor adventure in search of the North Pole. This LibraryCall adaptation comes from A. A. Milne’s first Winnie-the-Pooh story collection, published in 1926.
Written by: A. A. Milne
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Diamonds and Toads
- Written by: Charles Perrault
- Narrated by: Madeline Walton-Hadlock
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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In this story by the French writer Charles Perrault, a fairy gives two sisters the magical gifts they deserve.
Written by: Charles Perrault
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The Three Little Pigs
- Written by: Katharine Pyle
- Narrated by: Ryan Aoto
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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In this classic children’s fable, three little pigs set out on their own. Each builds a house to stay safe—one builds his house of out of straw, the second uses sticks, and the third pig spends a little more time and builds a house of bricks. When the Big Bad Wolf arrives to huff and puff and blow their houses down, which pig will be safe? This is a story children will want to hear again and again!
Written by: Katharine Pyle
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The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
- Written by: Aesop
- Narrated by: Madeline Walton-Hadlock
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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In this fable by Aesop, two mice with very different lives highlight the value of simplicity.
Written by: Aesop
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Winnie-the-Pooh and Eeyore's Lost Tail
- Written by: A. A. Milne
- Narrated by: Madeline Walton-Hadlock
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Eeyore’s tail is missing, and his friend Winnie the Pooh offers to find it for him. While searching, Pooh visits Owl in The Hundred Acre Wood to ask for his help. This adaptation comes from A. A. Milne’s first Winnie-the-Pooh story collection, published in 1926.
Written by: A. A. Milne
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Winnie-the-Pooh y la aventura al polo norte [Winnie-the-Pooh and the Adventure to the North Pole]
- Written by: A. A. Milne
- Narrated by: Lorena Romero
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Winnie-the-Pooh y sus amigos embarcan juntos en una aventura al aire libre buscando el Polo Norte.
Written by: A. A. Milne
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The Fox and the Stork
- Written by: Aesop
- Narrated by: Molly Milazzo
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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In this fable by Aesop, Fox plays an insensitive trick on his friend Stork while they eat dinner together.
Written by: Aesop
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The Tale of Peter Rabbit
- Written by: Beatrix Potter
- Narrated by: Ryan Aoto
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Peter Rabbit, a mischievous bunny, sneaks into Mr. McGregor’s garden to snack on lettuce and radishes. When Mr. McGregor finds Peter near his cucumbers, a chase begins. This beloved children’s story by Beatrix Potter is full of suspense and delight.
Written by: Beatrix Potter
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Viaje al Centro de la Tierra: Novela Gráfica [Novela Gráfica]
- Classic Fiction
- Written by: Jules Verne, Davis W. Miller, Katherine Brevard,
- Length: 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Axel and his uncle find a note that describes a path to Earth’s center! The men climb deep inside a volcano and discover amazing wonders. They also run into danger, which could trap them below the surface forever.
Written by: Jules Verne,
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El Extraño Caso del Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde: Novela Gráfica [The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Graphic Novel]
- Classic Fiction
- Written by: Carl Bowen - adaptor, Robert L. Stevenson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Scientist Dr. Henry Jekyll believes every human has two minds: one good and one evil. He develops a potion to separate them from each other. Soon, his evil mind takes over, and Dr. Jekyll becomes a hideous fiend known as Mr. Hyde.
Written by: Carl Bowen - adaptor,
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La Guerra de los Mundos (Novela Gráfica) [The War of the Worlds (Graphic Novel)]
- Classic Fiction
- Written by: H.G. Wells, Protobunker Studio, Jose Ruiz
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 17 mins
- Unabridged
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In the late 19th century, a cylinder crashes down near London. When George investigates, a Martian activates an evil machine and begins destroying everything in its path! George must find a way to survive a War of the Worlds.
Written by: H.G. Wells,