Showing results for "The Book of Goose" in Literature & Fiction

Dive into the enchanting world of Golden Goose Book, a delightful collection of Victorian moral fairy tales filled with stunning illustrations that can be enjoyed alongside the Gutenberg text at http//www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15661. In this whimsical anthology, kindness is rewarded while selfishness faces consequences, yet each story brims with unexpected twists and turns, showcasing the inventive mind of its author, Brooke. Prepare for a charming journey where nothing is quite as predictable as it seems! (Summary by Jim)

Sixth story in a collection of interlinked tales of crime and retribution laced with dark humour, set around the festive season The maternity ward: the last place you’d associate with criminal activity. Which makes it as good a place as any to carry it...

It's December 1810, and Lady Therese Osbaldestone is looking forward to her usual Christmas with her family at Winslow Abbey, her youngest daughter Celia's home. But then a carriage rolls up and disgorges Celia's three oldest children. Their father has contracted mumps, and their mother has sent the three - Jamie, George, and Lottie - to spend this Christmas with their grandmama in Little Moseley.

The Librarians and the Mother Goose Chase, an original audiobook based on the hit television show, The Librarians by New York Times bestselling author, Greg Cox. For millennia, the Librarians have secretly protected the world by keeping watch over dangerous magical relics. Cataloging and...

Puss in Boots, Jr. visits New Mother Goose Land and meets beloved nursery rhyme characters in whimsical adventures involving trolleys, airships, and magical tea.

Have you ever read a book to your child and thought to yourself, “WTF did I just read?” You’re not alone. Join Sebastian and Peter as they delve into the weird side of a new children’s book each week. And they might even share some fatherly wisdom along the way.

Veteran radio repertory company ZPPR Productions is guaranteed to give you goose bumps! Ranging from comic to horrific, these bite-sized thrillers include suspenseful contemporary dramas, satiric murder mysteries, and tongue-in-cheek parodies.

ASMR readings of favorite children's stories, bedtime stories, and fairy tales for the easing of symptoms including anxiety, depression, insomnia, ptsd, and ADHD. Family friendly and made specifically for children and listeners who miss the old classics from their childhood. 

"Mother Goose in Prose" is a collection of stories by L. Frank Baum, in which he retells popular nursery rhymes in prose form, providing imaginative backstories for each rhyme. Published in 1897, the book offers charming and whimsical explanations for how these well-known rhymes came to be. For example, the story behind "Little Bo-Peep" explores how she lost her sheep and how they eventually returned. Each tale is crafted with Baum's signature storytelling style, combining fantasy and humor, making the book a delightful read for both children and adults. This version of the book preserves the ...

Shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny prize 2010, The Clumsies are back in their sixth and most hilarious book yet and they’re making a very big mess of the airport. More sparklingly funny adventures about the much-loved talking mice that live under Howard's desk, eat his biscuits, try and help...

Ever read a children's book and thought to yourself, "What the hell did I just read?". Then this podcast is just for you! Skip the reading and let David comedically summarize and review some of your favorite and some of your not so favorite children's books.

"As the Goose Flies" by Katharine Pyle is a children's fantasy novel published in 1901. The story follows a little girl named Ellen who embarks on an enchanting journey beyond the nursery wall and into a world filled with whimsical characters and fairy tale creatures. With themes of curiosity and adventure, she encounters figures from nursery rhymes and fairy tales, setting the stage for a series of magical discoveries. At the start of the tale, Ellen is preoccupied with a story her grandmother has forgotten. On a rainy day, while tidying up the bookcase, she discovers a way to slip behind the...