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A young school teacher learns about strange lights in a foreboding marsh; a nurse in a remote outport visits the baby she delivered weeks before to find a devastating change; a woman meets a mysterious funeral procession late one evening; a musician falls thrall to a group of strange little people and can’t stop playing. The stories in Spirited Away are populated by the fairy-led, by changelings, by people who stray onto fairy turf and experience unnerving events.

Deep within a forest, Lisa and Anna stumble upon a kingdom of the ripest, juiciest raspberry bushes where they are met by a very unlikely new friend. In this magical folktale, we share the importance of kindness—because not everyone or thing is how it may seem. We have crafted this audio story to include some sound effects, music, and endless opportunities for creativity. This story can be used to help with sleep time, activity focus, or the simple joy of listening to a well-told tale.

Il était une fois trois petits cochons qui vivaient dans une charmante villa à l'orée d'un bois. Mais un jour, Gaston, Léon et Samson décidèrent de se fabriquer chacun leur maison.

Homer's epic poem in plain English, from the origin of the Siege of Troy, the deaths of Hector, Achilles, and Paris through to the Trojan Horse and the rescue of Helen, "the face that launched a thousand ships." Children and adults alike will enjoy this re-telling of this classic Greek legend of the Trojan War.

Il était une fois un vieux meunier qui avait trois fils. À sa mort, il laissa à son fils aîné son moulin, au second son âne et au dernier son beau chat noir... Le célèbre conte de Perrault, un texte court adapté aux petits.

Finally, Goldilocks tasted the porridge from Baby Bear’s teeny-tiny bowl, and it was just right. In fact, it was so delicious, she ate it all up! Listen to this classic tale of a little house in the woods, a Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear, and one curious girl who is much too nosy!

Ninth grade on Susan Island looks to be another year of torture for Zuby Bloom. Her diaries and sketchbooks are her only solace. As she sits alone, the Enchanted Ones emerge from the island. They want to lead her to the island's past—her past—and reveal secrets that will change her life. Does she dare to follow the Enchanted Ones?

Treasury of Classic Children's Stories is a delightful collection narrated by beloved entertainment icons. Bedtime and playtime will never be the same again as families gather to listen to classic tales brought to life by award-winning performers. Audrey Hepburn performs story adaptations by Mary Sheldon; John Ritter tells the story of Jack and the Beanstalk; Sharon Stone delivers an off-the-wall rendition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs—as retold by Richard Hack—and Orson Welles performs the all-time favorite The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde.

When best friends, TJ, Andréa, and Cora are caught in a herculean hurricane, they find themselves transported to a secret dragon realm knows as Alpha. And if they ever want to return to their old lives, they'll have to fulfill an secret prophecy...or remain stranded in this realm! Reluctant but willing, they attend a mystical academy where humans are considered a myth. There, they must hide their true nature, as they learn to live in harmony with the animal, elemental, and plant kingdoms. And they discover that to return to Earth, they must accept a sacred duty to help both realms.

Ein König stellt voller Verwunderung fest, dass vor den Betten seiner zwölf Töchter jeden Morgen völlig zertanzte Schuhe stehen. Da es ihm nicht gelingt, herauszufinden, was da nachts tatsächlich vor sich geht, verspricht er demjenigen, der das Geheimnis lüftet, eine seine Töchter zur Frau. Doch die Mädchen sind schlauer und schläfern die Edelmänner jedes Mal mit einem besonderen Schlaftrunk ein.

¿Por qué el conejo tiene las orejas largas? ¿Cómo logró Federico Gallardo que dejaran entrar las almas de dos de sus amigos al Cielo?

Estas son algunas de las historias que encontrarás en los cuentos de Papa Yin. Cuentos de la tradición oral del oriente de Guatemala, transmitidos de generación en generación desde tiempos de las Provincias.

Cuentos de animales y de pícaros, de afortunados, de brujos, magos y jóvenes intrépidos. Apropiados para niños desde los seis a los catorce años.

Beneath the waves, off of the coast of Cornwall, England, a secret has been hiding for centuries. Sam is visiting his grandmother in the remote village of Zennor for the summer holidays. At first it seems like there will be nothing to do for an adventure-loving little boy, but soon family secrets are unraveled as Sam meets the Mermaid of Zennor. Follow Sam and his adventure in this simple chapter book for children aged five to nine. Broken down into smaller chapters, this series is an ideal start into independent listening or can equally be enjoyed as a family bedtime listen.

The Pied Piper’s little sister is determined to rat out the truth behind her brother’s bad behavior—and save the children of Hamelin! The third book in the Sisters Ever After series, perfect for anyone who loves fairy tale retellings about sisters and magic! "The Piper's Promise is one of...

Universell gültige Werte wie Respekt, Hilfsbereitschaft oder Gerechtigkeit bilden das Fundament unseres Zusammenlebens. Gerade in der heutigen Zeit, in der wir uns oft mit Ängsten und Unsicherheiten konfrontiert sehen, kann uns das Besinnen auf grundlegende Werte und Tugenden Unterstützung bieten und Orientierung geben. Eine wertebasierte Erziehung unserer Kinder ist deshalb auch für ihre Persönlichkeitsbildung von großer Bedeutung. So schnelllebig die heutige Zeit auch ist, bestimmte Werte und Tugenden sind und bleiben zeitlos.

Twelve-year-old Reggie Wong has a quick temper that's always getting him into trouble at school, while at home his mom struggles to get out of bed—let alone leave their apartment. That's why Reggie desperately needs his dad back. One problem: His dad is dead. Enter the Conductor, a man who promises to make Reggie's wish to see his father come true. All he must do is climb aboard the man's subway train. Desperate to have his dad and happy family back, Reggie takes him up on the offer, only to discover the train is filled with other children who have lost a loved one, just like him.

Ein zauberhaftes Märchenfilm-Musical von Rolf Kauka mit Musik von Peter Thomas.

Ariel är en sjöjungfru som älskar att ha roligt och drömmer om att upptäcka världen ovanför havsytan. I hemlighet besöker hon förlista skepp för hitta människosaker till sin samling, men när hennes pappa Kung Triton upptäcker hennes skattgömma blir han ursinnig och förbjuder henne att närma sig människor igen. Den hemska häxan Ursula erbjuder sig att hjälpa Ariel att bli människa – men hennes hjälp är inte gratis! Nu behöver Ariel allt sitt mod och all sin beslutsamhet för att få sin dröm att gå i uppfyllelse.

A Malaysian spin on Little Red Riding Hood from the critically acclaimed author of The Girl and the Ghost, Hanna Alkaf. Courage is the strongest magic there is. On Hamra's thirteenth birthday, she receives nothing but endless nagging and yet another errand to run in the Langkawi jungle that...

Bevor die Sterne und Monde nach ihm benannt wurden, in einer Zeit der Helden und Legenden, als Sterbliche und Unsterbliche gemeinsam auf der Erde lebten, lebte Ganymed. Einst war er ein Prinz von Troja, König unter den Menschen, Krieger der Krieger, verehrt von den Göttern. Auserwählt von den griechischen Göttern, begabt mit Unsterblichkeit. Ganymed ist ein Mann von seltener Schönheit und Charme; Vor seiner Zeit aus dem sterblichen Leben genommen, kehrt er auf die Erde im heutigen Kalifornien zurück und muss sich entscheiden, ob er die wahre Liebe findet oder unsterblich bleibt.

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