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By feeling a pea through twenty mattresses and twenty featherbeds, a girl proves that she is a real princess.

In this story from the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest, you’ll learn how the trickster raven brings light back to the world from a greedy chief.

Linden is a fiesty faery with a lot on her mind. She and her fellow faeries are under threat: their magic is fading, and if they do not act fast,they will die. When Linden meets Timothy, a human staying in the house opposite her Oak,she knows he can help. Together they embark on dangerous journey to seek more magic - and discover that there is more to fear from other faeries than they could ever have imagined.

Boris Karloff reads a selection of Hans Christian Anderson's most popular fairy tales including The Ugly Duckling, The Princess and the Pea and The Fir-Tree.

In a desperate attempt to save their father, three sisters (Sugar, Spice and Nice) must brave a haunted swamp to seek out their only hope, the mysterious Grey Fairy, who lives at the centre of the bog. Little do they realize what lay in store for them, as the Grey Fairy sets them on a journey to Fairy Land in search of a cure. But can they trust her shrouded wisdom? Will they rely on one another in a foreign land, when all hope is lost?

Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world's 10 most translated authors, and you only have to listen to understand why. He brings a silly sensibility to stories that showcase the triumph of the downtrodden (the ugly duckling that turns into a beautiful swan) and the downfall of the triumphant (the emperor whose arrogance won't allow him to admit that he's parading in public without any clothes).

In The Shoes of Fortune, Hans Christian Andersen delivers a clever, darkly humorous tale of magical mishap and human folly. When a pair of enchanted galoshes appears in Copenhagen, those who wear them are instantly transported to the time, place, or life they most desire. But each new reality—whether it be a glorious medieval past, the romantic moon, or the carefree life of another person—reveals that happiness isn't always where we imagine it to be.

In this story, an old witch takes pity on a poor soldier and gives him a box with remarkable powers. As a result, he has many astounding adventures.

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an extraordinary audiobook featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra...

"Eine Weihnachtsgeschichte: Die Schneekönigin" erzählt von der Schneekönigin, die einen kleinen Jungen Karl entführt und das Mädchen Gretchen, die viele spannende Abenteuer auf der Suche nach ihm erlebt. Es ist eine weihnachtliche Geschichte über das Gute und Böse. Für Kinder, wie auch Erwachsene durchaus hörenswert.

Uniting universal themes with a wonderfully personal vision of the world, Hans Christian Andersen found magic in the landscape of childhood. His talking animals and living toys shine a sparkling light on the strange wisdom of innocence and the deceptive nature of adulthood. These stories have now been adapted into countless classic films (including The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes, and Frozen - which was based on “The Snow Queen”) and have become part of our everyday speech, such as when we talk about “ugly ducklings” and “the emperor’s new clothes.”

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen, narrated by Lauren Maza, is a timeless fairy tale of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams. This enchanting story follows the journey of a young mermaid who longs to leave her underwater kingdom and live in the world above, driven by her love for a human prince and her desire for an immortal soul. As she navigates the challenges of her transformation, she faces difficult choices and learns the true meaning of selflessness and longing.

Piece It Together with Matt is a fictional series especially designed for children with autism and their families. The main character, Matt, applies lessons learned from classic fables like The Tortoise and the Hare to his everyday life challenges. This audio drama production uses sound effects, music, and a full cast of actors. The audio has been technically designed to enhance the listening experiences for ASD audience members.

When an ugly duckling flies away from home to escape from teasing words, she begins the adventure of a lifetime. But when she returns to central park in Spring, she discovers she has transformed into a beautiful swan.

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.

Thumbelina is a beloved fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, telling the magical story of a tiny girl born from a flower. Despite her small size, Thumbelina embarks on a grand adventure, encountering toads, moles, and a host of creatures as she searches for a place where she truly belongs. With bravery and kindness, she overcomes challenges and discovers a world of beauty, friendship, and love.

The Princess and the Pea is a classic children's fairy tale.

All Alice Liddell wants is to escape her Normal life in Oxford and find the parents who abandoned her ten years ago. But she gets more than she bargained for when her older sister Charlotte is arrested for having the infamous Wonder Gene—the key to unlocking the curious Wonderland Reality. Soon, Alice receives a rather cryptic invitation to play for Team Heart in this year’s annual—and often deadly—Wonderland Trials. Now she has less than twenty-four hours to find her way into Wonderland where nothing is impossible...or what it seems.

Gerda ist untröstlich. Ihr bester Freund, der Nachbarsjunge Kay, verändert sich mehr und mehr. War er früher liebevoll, und immer für einen Spaß bereit, so zieht er sich jetzt mehr und mehr von ihr zurück. Auch fängt er an Tiere zu quälen und die Jungen aus der Nachbarschaft zu manipulieren. Dann ist er plötzlich verschwunden... Und die Welt verändert sich. Gerda kann plötzlich mit Pflanzen sprechen und mit Tieren reden.

Relive the timeless tale of The Little Mermaid in this classic edition sure to delight young readers and old. Follow the Little Mermaid as she goes on a journey to discover her humanity and find her soul. The adventures of the young mermaid princess splash life across the pages of a story full...