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Poor Cinderella has to stay home while her wicked stepsisters go to the ball. When they return home later that night, with stories of a beautiful girl who captivated the prince, Cinderella smiles with secret delight: the beautiful young woman was her!

The three bears learn a valuable lesson about locking their door. They take a stroll while their breakfast cools, and return to find an intruder has been there - an intruder with little golden curls and very bad manners.

A warm-hearted, charming story of Little Girl, who wishes nothing more than to meet Santa Claus. Her wish comes true on Christmas Eve as she's whisked away by fairies to the North Pole - where she not only meets the jolly old elf, but accompanies him on his Christmas Eve rounds!

In a small village, all the children gather to celebrate Christmas with a grand masquerade party. All goes well until after the party, when all of the children begin acting the part of the costumes they wear. The mayor soon discovers that the only cure for this remarkable magic is to open their hearts and accept the charitable spirit of the holidays.

A charming collection of classic children's stories hosted by a hilarious wicked witch and narrated with charm and excitement. The delightful favorites include the tale of "Hansel and Gretel", the giant-sized adventures of "Tom Thumb", the hilarious story of "The Brave Little Tailor", and the real story behind the classic nursery rhyme "The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe".

Betrayed by her lady-in-waiting, a beautiful young princess is put to work tending geese while the devious maid marries the handsome prince. Only the old king suspects the truth - but how can even he possibly know for certain?

Two delightful, fanciful, and heartwarming stories. "The Velveteen Rabbit" tells the tale of a stuffed rabbit that longs to become real, while "The Girl Who Owned a Bear" tells of a little girl who receives a magical book filled with the most unpredictable of magic.

Two little girls are enjoying Christmas day when a poor, barefoot little boy shows up on their doorstep. Weak with hunger, the child is invited inside to join the girls and they all celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with kindness and sharing.

This whimsical collection of Christmas stories is sure to delight children of all ages. Includes the holiday favorites "Santa Claus Does Not Forget", "The Doll's Christmas Party", "Little Girl's Christmas", "Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas", "The First Christmas Tree", and "Mama's Happy Christmas".

A little girl gets a magical picture book from her fairy godmother, only to discover that the enchanted illustrations are a bit too real for her liking!

This collection of classic Christmas tales is a delightful celebration of Christmas and the joyful spirit of giving. "What Christmas is as We Grow Older" is Charles Dicken's touching essay on the true meaning of charity; "Christmas Day" is a delightful story of a young boy's willingness to sacrifice skating with his friends to help an old woman; "The Little Match Girl" is the heart-wrenching classic about a poor little match girl, cold and alone on the streets on Christmas Eve; and "The Greatest of These" is an upbeat, inspiring story of a pair of farmers who bring Christmas to a poor neighbor's family.

With the help of a small boy and his trusty pea-shooter, five yellow peas venture out in the world to see their fortunes.

A charming short tale of a young boy who sacrifices his dreams of a new pair of skates in order to help an old woman in need. The old woman's identity is a surprising delight in this cheerful Christmas story.

Little Miss Muffet learns a very valuable lesson about minding ones manners when she leaves her country home for adventure. Finding chores at a nearby farmhouse tedious, she sits beneath a tree with her dinner and encounters a fearsome spider that sends her fleeing back to the safety of her privileged life.

This is a delightful collection of fairy tales and fables written by the most beloved of all children's authors and read with charming wit and tenderness. Includes the story of that fleet-footed Gingerbread Man who commences running as soon as the oven door is opened.

Saki's (H. H. Munroe) wonderfully precocious Reginald expounds on the proper manner of gift giving, focusing on the proper presents (rubies are very good, mittens not so much), and instructing his elders on the presents most lilkely to receive a proper and polite "thank you."

A charming, heart-felt collection of Christmas stories and poems that will delight the entire family. Includes F. Scott Fitzgerald's "A Luckless Santa Claus", "A Christmas Dinner" by Charles Dickens, O. Henry's classic Christmas story "The Gift of the Magi", the hilarious "Reginald on Christmas Presents" by Saki (H.H. Munro), and a tender scene exerpted from Little Women.

A hard-working woman rescues a beetle in distress and is rewarded with a magic well from which pours gold in this charming cautionary tale by L. Frank Baum, writer of The Wizard of Oz.

This wonderful collection of Christmas classics is a delightful way to enjoy the wit, wisdom, and warmth of the wonderful Christmas season. In "Susy's Christmas Present", a nanny tells her young charges of her fondest Christmas memory; "Santa Claus' Letter" is a charming tale of just what can happen when two young boys don't behave as they should at Christmas time.

Two little girls are entertained by the story of their nanny's favorite Christmas on Christmas Eve.