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Bobby Norfolk plays a prominent role in African-American storytelling. But when he recently visited Africa, he went as a humble student, hoping to glean new insights, to immerse himself in a living oral tradition. He went as a pilgrim to the cities, villages, and jungles of Africa. Yet he was caught completely by surprise when, during a visit to an obscure African village, he was invited to a community-wide afternoon break at which elders told traditional Anansi stories and everyone else listened intently.

"Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves", "Aladdin", "Sinbad the Sailor": These are just some of the strange and amazing stories that clever Scheherazade tells to captivate her husband, King Shahryar…and to save her own life. Each one is more fantastic than the last, filled with demons and dervishes, caliphs and genies, men transformed into dogs and monsters with eyes that glow. Like the king, children will find themselves enchanted by every tale.

"Los cuentos de Beedle el Bardo" es una recopilación de relatos muy queridos por brujas y magos de todas las edades, y que vendrían a ser la versión del mundo mágico de los cuentos de los hermanos Grimm. Esta edición ha sido traducida de las runas originales por Hermione Granger, con notas adicionales del profesor Dumbledore y J. K. Rowling. Estos relatos clásicos entretienen y educan a partes iguales, además de ser una gran oportunidad para conocer las historias que jugaron un papel crucial en la lucha contra Lord Voldemort. La obra se compone de cinco cuentos: "La fábula de los tres hermanos", que los lectores de "Harry Potter y las Reliquias de la Muerte" reconocerán de inmediato, "La fuente de la buena fortuna", "El corazón peludo del brujo", "El mago y el cazo saltarín" y "Babbitty Rabbitty y su cepa carcajeante." Las estanterías de la biblioteca de Hogwarts también albergan muchos otros libros fascinantes. Si disfrutaste con "Los cuentos de Beedle el Bardo," quizá quieras echar un vistazo a algunos de sus otros tesoros: "Animales fantásticos y dónde encontrarlos" y "Quidditch a través de los tiempos."

Once upon a time there were two beautiful and kind-hearted sisters who were loved by all. Their adventures begin when they take in a mysterious magical bear and encounter a deceptive dwarf.

Children will love being the main character and hearing about the adventures they had earlier in the day. With a whopping 31 stories, this delightful collection is designed to last a whole month.

Some of the most famous children's tales to be enjoyed by the whole family.

This delightful collection of entertaining and calming stories is perfect for young listeners who love a mix of fun and relaxation. From heartwarming adventures to soothing bedtime tales, each story is crafted to spark imagination while creating a peaceful, comforting atmosphere. Whether it’s a magical journey, a friendly animal adventure, or a dreamy bedtime tale, Children Stories is the perfect companion for quiet moments, car rides, and winding down at the end of the day.

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to listeners as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's collection of fairytales called Kinder- und Hausmärchen ( Children's and Household Tales) was published in 1812. Filled with moral lessons that are not wrapped up in the now-expected "Disney-esque" feel, these stories may shock or scare you, but they have been the inspiration for some of the most beloved modern fairytales we know and love. Sixty-two fairytales are included in this collection.

Kittie Lacey is the best hairdresser in all of Fairyland. A brave, stylish heroine for whom no tangle is too troublesome and no frizz too fearsome! Step into Kitty's salon and meet her fabulous fairytale clients, from Sleeping Beauty to Aladdin, who all have incredible stories to tell! Featuring all the fairytale favourites, hilarious hairstyles, outrageous outfits and fantastic fairytale foods!

Grimms' Fairy Tales (Volume 6) is a German collection of fairy tales by the Grimm brothers or "Brothers Grimm", Jacob and Wilhelm, first published on 20 December 1812.
Contents: The Water of Life / The Twelve Huntsmen / The King of the Golden Mountain / Doctor Knowall / The Seven Ravens / The Wedding of Mrs. Fox / The Salad / The Story of the Youth Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear was / King Grisly-Beard / Iron Hans / Cat-Skin / Snow-White and Rose-Red

How can the Tortoise run faster than the Hare? What happens when the dog growls at its image? Or when the Country Mouse goes to supper with the Town Mouse? These wonderful stories have delighted adults and children for centuries, with their witty observations on animals and humans too. The stories are told with the enduring magic of a master story-teller, and set against the bright sounds of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and sound effects.

These 35 folk tales have been gathered from Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe's landmark 19th-century collections, acclaimed by Jacob Grimm for their freshness and a fullness that "surpass nearly all others." In this sparkling translation by Pat Shaw and Carl Norman are captivating stories of witches, trolls, and ogres; sly foxes and mysterious bears; beautiful princesses and country lads-turned-heroes that brim with the matchless vitality and power of their original telling.

Can one girl's lost humanity return to make her the most powerful being on Pendomus? Or will her naivety force those around her to succumb to a horrifying fate? Only time will tell. Just when all hope is lost - destiny intervenes and sets a new trajectory. The only question is...who's pulling the strings?

Uncle Wiggily has been a reassuring friend to millions of children since early in the 20th century. He is a cheerful "bunny rabbit gentleman" who understands people-talk and has dedicated his life to helping animals and children with his wonderful knack for setting things right.

Soothe your soul at bedtime as you listen to some of the world's most beautifully written classic stories, exquisitely read by Alison Larkin and Virginia McKenna. Alison's AudioFile Earphones award-winning reading of Peter Pan is followed by Through the Looking Glass and The Snow Queen. How the Elephant Got Its Trunk is read by Virginia McKenna, OBE, the iconic English actress best known for the films Born Free, A Town Like Alice, and Ring of Bright Water.

Ladybird presents First Favourite Tales audio, a fabulous collection of classic stories for toddlers, brought to life through the magic of audio. Produced with enchanting sound effects and lively music that will delight children and introduce them to the world's most famous stories.

“The Dragon World of Tone” is the complete two book set of the epic fantasy about the life of Terra, the human whose fate is tied to the Dragon World of Tone’s future. "The Dragon Healer of Tone" is book 1 in the “World of Tone” Series. Many seasons ago, a powerful human wizard started a war that drove the humans to the misty valleys along the coast of Tone's fast single continent. Hundreds of sets of seasons after the final great battle Terra was born, the first male with the magic of healing. He is the hope of the world, even though few know of his existence. As a child, he was ...

The teacher Patrick Healy travelled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales and several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable. 61 Filipino Tales is the third volume of his work, in his words. He retold the stories with his own opinion and approach to them.

Thirteen award-winning fantasy and science fiction writers offer up their versions of these classic fairy tales as well as other favorites, including The Ugly Duckling, Ali Baba, Hansel and Gretel, and more. Some of the stories are funny, some are strange, and others are dark and disturbing - but each offers something as unexpected as a wolf at the door.