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Beauty is kind and loving, even though her two sisters tease her and her merchant father is too poor to buy her presents. All she wants is a rose: so when her father sees a beautiful rose bush in the grounds of the Beast s castle, he plucks a flower for her. The Beast is angry, and demands something precious in return.... A magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, read by Tamsin Greig.

Brought to you by Penguin. ‘I’ve got it! Come on! There’s not a moment to lose!’ This edition of Fantastic Mr Fox, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, is perfect for Dahl fans old and new. So, enter a world where invention and mischief can be found on every page and where magic...

Download E. Nesbit's timeless classic Five Children and It, read by 007 star Samantha Bond and brought to you by Puffin Audiobooks. When Cyril, Anthea, Robert, Jane and their baby brother go digging in the gravel pit, the last thing they expect to find is a Psammead - an ancient sand-fairy!...

This story is set in the American frontier in upstate New York in the early 1800s. A gritty old woodsman thinks there are better ways to treat the great outdoors. He has great skills and is called upon for his experience.

Silas Marner, a weaver, is a good man but he is mistaken for a thief who stole donations at his church. He moves to the city and begins his new life weaving and saving gold which is then stolen. A forlorn child comes into his life and his life improves dramatically after suffering much sadness and loneliness.

Step back into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter with this timeless collection of classic tales! Beautifully paced and arranged for a seamless listening experience, this premium audiobook brings together the beloved adventures of Peter Rabbit, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and all...

Brought to you by Puffin. This audio edition of Fantastic Mr Fox is narrated by multi-award winning actor Adrian Lester (Hustle, The Day After Tomorrow), and is bursting with fantabulous sound effects. "On a hill above the valley there was a wood. In the wood there was a huge tree. Under the...

Magic often appears in the most unexpected places. In Felicia and the Pot of Pinks, Andrew Lang presents a charming fairy tale filled with enchantment, wonder, and timeless lessons about kindness, perseverance, and destiny. When a mysterious pot of magical pink flowers enters Felicia's life, she...

NEW unabridged audio book of Winnie-the-Pooh, Milne’s classic, timeless story collection. ‘You’re the Best Bear in All the World,’ said Christopher Robin. ‘Am I?’ said Pooh hopefully. Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary! Meet the world’s favourite bear in this audio...

NEW unabridged audio edition of The House at Pooh Corner, Milne’s much-loved timeless story collection. “In that enchanted place on the top of the Forest, a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.” Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary! Join Pooh, Piglet, Tigger and their...

Der glückliche Prinz ist eine romantische Geschichte über Liebe, Freundschaft und Glück. Die selbstlose Schwalbe, die eigentlich auf der Durchreise nach Ägypten ist, wird zum wichtigen Helfer des glücklichen Prinzen.

A daring thief. A noble knight. A journey filled with courage, mystery, and destiny. In The Black Thief and Knight of the Glen, Andrew Lang presents a captivating fairy tale woven from adventure, folklore, and timeless themes of honor and transformation. Set in a world of shadowed glens, hidden...

NEW unabridged audio book of Now We Are Six, Milne’s classic, timeless poetry for children. 'But now I am Six, I'm as clever as clever. So I think I'll be six now for ever and ever.' Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary! Picture the world through the eyes of Christopher Robin and...

NEW unabridged audio book of When We Were Very Young, Milne’s classic, timeless poetry for children. ‘Hush! Hush! Whisper who dares! Christopher Robin is saying his prayers!' Celebrate Winnie-the-Pooh’s 100th Anniversary! In this audio edition of the famous collection of verse for children...

In „Der selbstsüchtige Riese" geht es um Liebe, Freundschaft, Glück und Gemeinschaft. Der Riese kommt von einer Reise zurück und entdeckt, dass in seinem Garten Kinder spielen. Das geht überhaupt nicht. Also baut er eine Mauer um den Garten und stellt ein Schild auf „Eintritt verboten"!

Magic, kindness, and transformation weave together in this timeless fairy tale from Andrew Lang. In The Nettle Spinner, listeners are drawn into an enchanting world of devotion, perseverance, and quiet courage as a young woman undertakes a mysterious and difficult task that may change fate...

The Wouldbegoods, a sequel to The Treasure Seekers, reacquaints us with the six Bastable children: Dora, Oswald, Dicky, Alice, Noël, and H.O. Again, the story is told by you-may-not-know-who, and the children find all sorts of ways in which to amuse themselves in the country during the summer holidays.

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first...

With a horse between his thighs and a weapon in his grip, the dashing Brigadier Etienne Gerard, Colonel of the Hussars of Conflans, gallops through the Napoleonic campaigns on secret missions for his beloved Emperor and his country. He encounters danger and hair-breadth escapes but never loses his bravado, his eye for a pretty girl, his boastfulness or his enormous vanity.

Born in the Yukon, White Fang is a Wolf, or mostly Wolf - his father was a Wolf, his mother was half dog, but for all intents and purposes it was a Wolf. He looked like Wolf, fought like a Wolf, and thought like a Wolf. Early in his cubhood he was captured by an Indian, and raised as a sled dog, the Wolf nearly beaten out of him, but not quite. Subjected to human brutality and a very little human kindness he becomes a deadly fighter until rescued by a wise and kindly man. A heartwarming story.