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Cinderella shows a young schoolgirl that there is much more to being a princess than parties and fancy clothes. Listen along as Cinderella teaches a young girl what it truly means to be a princess.

In this Yiddish folk tale, the town half-wit isn’t sure how to tell himself apart from other bathers in the shvitz, or public bathhouse. He must come up with a solution! Will a piece of string be able to help? Or will he just cause trouble for the other bathers?

In this Welsh tale, Nel loves to knit stockings for her brothers as she walks her family’s land. One day, a fairy leaves her a gift—a golden chair! To keep the fairy from stealing it back, Nel must use her wit and knitting supplies to keep her chair safe while she and her family carry it home. Will Nel’s plan work? Or will the fairy steal the gift back?

Arthur Ransome (1884-1967) wrote Old Peter's Russian Tales while he was in Russia during the First World War, prior to becoming a war correspondent for The Manchester Guardian. There are 22 stories in all and are told by Old Peter at the behest of his grandchildren, Ivan and Maroosia, in a cozy log cabin in the middle of the forest. These are delightful re-tellings in Ransome's own words of Russian folk tales, and include stories such as "The Little Snow Girl", "Baba Yaga", "Frost", and "Salt".

Römische Geschichte und Sagen für Kinder. Der Aufstieg und Niedergang des Imperium Romanum, sein Volk, seine Kultur und seine Legenden spannend und kindgerecht aufbereitet. Die römische Geschichte und die faszinierenden Sagen des antiken Rom wurden vom Autor Markus Kaiser spannend und leicht verständlich für Kinder ab 8 Jahren aufbereitet. Mit seinem einzigartigen Stil spricht er den Leser oder die Leserin direkt an und nimmt sie mit auf eine fulminante Reise in die Vergangenheit, um auf den Spuren des ehemaligen römischen Weltreichs zu wandeln.

Discover fundamentals of French culture with the best fairy tales by Charles Perrault and a selection of fables by Jean de la Fontaine. Perrault is credited with some of the most famous fairy tales ever written: "Beauty and the Beast", "Cinderella", "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Fairies", "The Master Cat or Puss in Boots", "The Ridiculous Wishes", "Sleeping Beauty in the Woods", and "Blue Beard".

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

Dwunastoletnia Amelia przyjeżdża do babci i dziadka na wieś na wakacje po dwuletnim pobycie we Włoszech. Przez ostatnie dwa lata seniorzy bardzo się zmienili, mają nowe nawyki i upodobania. Jednak to, co najbardziej zaintrygowało wnuczkę to zachowanie dziadka, choć babcia też ma swoją tajemnicę. Dziewczynka próbuje odkryć zagadki dziadków, dzięki którym jej wakacje w Goszczu są najlepszymi, jakie do tej pory miała. Ma przyjaciół, którzy sprawiają, że życie jest zabawne, nieprzewidywalne i wyjątkowe.

Quando si sveglierà la Bella Addormentata? Di chi sarà una scarpina così piccola? Come mai la nonna di Cappuccetto Rosso sembra tanto strana? E poi quale nuova idea brillante avrà il Gatto? Arriveranno in tempo i fratelli al palazzo di Barbablù? Avventure di principi e principesse, lupi cattivi e bambini prodigiosi, tra boschi e castelli, fate incantatrici e terribili orchi.

"The Snow Queen" is one of Hans Christian Andersen’s longest and most popular tales. It’s about Gerda and her friend Kai growing up through many adventures. Exploring the struggle between good and evil, it’s a story of a magic mirror, trolls, sorceresses, and power.

The Little Mermaid is a very well-known fairy tale by the Danish author Hans Christian Andersen about a young mermaid willing to give up her life in the sea and her identity as a mermaid to gain a human soul and the love of a human prince. The tale was first published in 1837 and has been adapted to various media, including musical theatre and animated film. But this tale is not the Disney version, all cleaned up and made pretty. This is the way Andersen wrote it.

Gerda und Kay wachsen wie Geschwister auf und sind unzertrennlich. Eines Tages wird Kay von den Scherben eines teuflischen Spiegels getroffen und sein Herz friert ein. Im Winter entführt ihn die Schneekönigin in ihr eisiges Reich. Gerda glaubt nicht, dass sein Verschwinden ein Unglück ist und macht sich auf die Suche nach Kay. Sie trifft eine liebe Zauberin, ein Räubermädchen, kluge Raben und ein fliegendes Rentier. Wird sie Kay finden und erlösen können?

Step into the captivating world of The Magic Book, a mesmerizing tale by Evald Tang Kristensen brought to life by the evocative narration of Ian Michael Turrell. Rooted in Scandinavian folklore, this enchanting story weaves magic, mystery, and adventure into a timeless narrative. Follow the journey of a glowing ancient book that holds secrets capable of transforming lives and unraveling the mysteries of the mystical realm it inhabits.

Discover Slavic culture with two ancient tales from the Eastern European world. The "Twelve Months" is a story about persistence, not unlike our "Cinderilla", but set in a fantastic world where seasons are all and winter, deadly. "The Two Brothers "is a tale about justice in a world where money corrupts easily. Enjoy these ancient tales from a faraway land, recorded by the best storytellers in a warm and lively way.

The best Italian stories are those who capture our imagination and fill us with various delights. "The Adventures of Pinocchio in Wonderland" is a succession of various tales, each one very different from the others, in which the talking marionnette Pinocchio goes from mischievous adventure to enlightening redemption.

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

Nicht nur die Brüder Grimm oder Hans Christian Andersen haben Märchen gesammelt oder geschrieben, auch in anderen Ländern ist das Märchen selbstverständlich kulturelles Volksgut. In Wales wurden und werden gerne Märchen erzählt - wie diese feine Sammlung von fünfzehn wunderbaren Geschichten beweist! Einige Themen kommen uns bekannt vor, anderes ist ganz neu - und natürlich mit britischem Kolorit versehen!

Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree is a poignant and timeless holiday tale that reflects on the themes of longing, joy, and the passage of time. The story follows a little fir tree, who dreams of growing up and experiencing the grand adventures of life beyond the forest. As it watches the world around it change, the fir tree discovers the importance of appreciating the present moment and the bittersweet lessons that come with growing older.

Marya Morevna is a Russian fairy tale collected by Alexander Afanasyev in Narodnye russkie skazki. Marya was a warrior queen who ruled a small kingdom and for some 10 years, kept Koschei the Deathless a captive in her castle's tower. The character Koschei is an evil immortal man who menaces young women with his magic.She fell in love with Ivan Tsarevitch, and while she was away on a campaign, he accidentally released Koschei. The evil wizard then abducted the queen and Ivan Tsarevitch was forced to find some way to kill him. Ivan was successful and was reunited with Marya.

Hans in Luck is a German folk tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm and published in Grimm's Fairy Tales 1812. In Hans in Luck, filled with humorous twists and turns, Hans trades one possession for another, each time thinking he's bettering his situation. The story follows him as he sets out from his master's after completing seven years of service. Initially receiving a lump of gold as wages, he ends up with nothing but a simple whetstone through a series of trades. The tale serves as a cautionary yet lighthearted reminder to cherish the simple joys in life and to be content with what one has.