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An iconic collection of fairy tales from the master of storytelling, Charles Perrault, including some of his best work: 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'The Sleeping Beauty', 'Puss in Boots', 'Little Thumb', 'Cinderella', 'Blue Beard', and 'Beauty and the Beast'. Read in English, unabridged.

Once upon a time, there was a man who had fine houses in both town and country, a deal of silver and gold plate, carved furniture, and coaches gilded all over. But, unhappily, this man had a blue beard, which made him so ugly and so terrible that all the women and girls ran away from him. Read in English, unabridged.

Once upon a time, there was a woodcutter and his wife, who had seven children, all boys. The eldest was but 10 years old and the youngest only seven. They were very poor, and their seven children were a great source of trouble to them because not one of them was able to earn his bread. What gave them yet more uneasiness was that the youngest was very delicate and scarce ever spoke a word, which made people take for stupidity that which was a sign of good sense.

Once upon a time, there was a king and a queen who were very sorry that they had no children - so sorry that it cannot be told. At last, however, the queen had a daughter. There was a very fine christening, and the princess had for her godmothers all the fairies they could find in the whole kingdom (there were seven of them), so that every one of them might confer a gift upon her, as was the custom of fairies in those days. By this means the princess had all the perfections imaginable.

Once upon a time, there was a gentleman who married, as his second wife, the proudest and most haughty woman who ever was seen. She had two daughters of her own, who were indeed exactly like her in all things. The gentleman had also a young daughter of rare goodness and sweetness of temper, which she took from her mother, who was the best creature in the world. Read in English, unabridged.

There was once a merchant who was very, very rich. He had six children, three boys and three girls, and as he was a man of good sense, he spared no expense in order that they might be well educated and gave them masters of every kind. His daughters were all beautiful, but his youngest one was especially admired, and from the time she was a small child had been known and spoken of only as Beauty. Read in English, unabridged.

A crafty, boots-wearing cat named Puss and how he made a fortune for his young, not very rich master and made friends with a great monarch, Marquis Carabas. Read in English, unabridged.

This collection of 40 fairy tales contains well-known favorites from authors like the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Oscar Wilde, Charles Perrault, Madame de Beaumont, and Joseph Jacobs.

En este clásico, una hermosa joven llamada Cenicienta, es obligada por su cruel madrastra y sus dos hermanastras a ocuparse de las labores más duras. En vísperas del baile real, a Cenicienta se le aparece su hada madrina que con su varita mágica, transforma a la joven para que asista al palacio y enamore así, al hijo del Rey.

The miller's youngest son is disappointed to learn that his father has passed on, leaving him nothing but a mangy old cat. His dismay turns to delight when he discovers just how far he can go in the world with the cat by his side.

In this classic children's tale of triumph over adversity, Cinderella is condemned to a life of servitude by an uncaring stepmother and the constant torment of her jealous stepsisters. Throughout her suffering, Cinderella maintains her kindness, until one day she is rewarded by meeting her true love - the handsome Prince. Featuring Georgia Lee Schultz as Cinderella, Mary Ellen Herder as the Stepmother, and Michael Dick as the Narrator. This dramatized version features a full cast of characters, music, and engaging sound effects.

Cinderella lebt in einem prächtigen Haus, doch sie muss in der Asche schlafen. Daher auch ihr Name, der nichts anderes als Aschenputtel bedeutet. Seit ihr Vater erneut geheiratet hat, ist Cinderella kaum mehr als die Dienerin ihrer bösen Stiefmutter und ihrer grausamen Stiefschwestern. Die ganze Drecksarbeit wird ihr überlassen: Sie muss die Heizkessel reinigen, die Treppen waschen und das ganze Haus putzen. Oh, wie schwer ist es für das arme Mädchen! Eines Nachts dürfen alle außer Aschenputtel zu einem Ball im Palast des Königs gehen.

Jean de La Fontaine célébré par Laurent de Funès, l'homme à fablesLe premier petit-fils du génie de la comédie a enregistré une partie de l'œuvre de Jean de la Fontaine sur une illustration sonore d'Eric Atlan, réunie sous la forme d'un livre audio, Raconte-Moi.Ce premier volume rassemble aussi des contes de Charles Perrault et Joseph Jacobs.De grands textes classiques avec une interprétation ludique sur des illustrations sonores modernes et dynamiques :Jean de La Fontaine La Cigale et la Fourmi Le Corbeau et le Renard La Grenouille qui se veut aussi grosse que le BœufJoseph Jacobs...

A good story takes us to a new, fantastic world; the pleasure is all the greater if it keeps us there for long enough. In this carefully curated collection, we have handpicked a range of wondrous tales that have stood the test of time. From the adventures of "Peter Pan" to the classic charm of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", each story is sure to enchant you. Through the writings of beloved authors such as J.M. Barrie, Robert Southey and Brothers Grimm, this collection will bring joy and wonder to your evenings.

Clevere Heldinnen, mutige Abenteurer, magische Feen und noch einiges mehr erwarten neugierige Mädchen in diesem Märchenbuch! Hier können junge Leserinnen das Rotkäppchen auf seinem gefährlichen Weg durch den dunklen Wald begleiten, gemeinsam mit der Goldmarie die geheimnisvolle Frau Holle besuchen, mit den vier Bremer Stadtmusikanten das Glück suchen, und vieles mehr. Jede Menge spannende Erzählungen mit starken Protagonistinnen warten in diesem tollen Sammelband zum Vor- und Selberlesen darauf, entdeckt zu werden.

Caperucita Roja es una niña que quería mucho a su abuelita; un día su madre le da una cesta con comida para que se la lleve a la abuelita, que está enferma y vive en una casa algo lejos de ellas. Cuenta la historia de esta jovencita cuando se encuentra en el bosque con el Lobo Feroz y cómo cae en la trampa que le tiende poco después. Caperucita Roja es un cuento de hadas de transmisión oral, difundido por gran parte de Europa, que luego se ha plasmado en diferentes escritos; en primer lugar, por Charles Perrault y más tarde por los hermanos Grimm. 

"Su madre estaba enloquecida con ella y su abuela mucho más todavía. Esta buena mujer le había mandado hacer una caperucita roja y le sentaba tanto que todos la llamaban Caperucita Roja." Todos conocen el cuento de la pequeña vestida de rojo y el lobo. Las palabras "Para verte mejor" por siempre inmortalizadas en las mentes de todos los niños y niñas, advirtiendo sobre los peligros que corren los pequeños al hablar con extraños.

Cenicienta es la historia de una niña huérfana sometida a la tiranía de su malvada madrastra y de sus dos hermanastras, que consigue encontrar la fuerza para despertar y empoderarse. Un clásico revisitado que conserva la belleza, la magia y los personajes del cuento original. Disfruta de este bonito clásico magníficamente producido, narrado por actores profesionales y ambientado con música y efectos sonoros.

Cette édition de 1742 nous rapporte les contes de ma mère l'Oye adaptés par Charles Perrault et agrémentés de moralités. Pleines d'enseignements, ces histoires du temps passé, contées, en France, depuis le Moyen Âge, nous ferons encore rêver ou frissonner avec leurs jeunes filles et jeunes gens dans l'adversité, leurs princesses et leurs princes et, bien sûr, leurs fées. Retrouvons donc le petit Chaperon rouge, Cendrillon, le Chat botté, ... et redécouvrons d'où nous vient ce " Anne, ma soeur Anne, ne vois-tu rien venir "

Cinderella is the story of an orphan girl subjected to the tyranny of her evil stepmother and her two stepsisters, who manages to find the strength to wake up and empower herself. A classic revisited that preserves the beauty, magic and characters of the original story. Enjoy this wonderfully produced fairy tale, narrated by professional actors and set with music and sound effects.