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The tragic and captivating persona of Vsevolod Garshin wouldn't be out of place at the heart of a grand drama, complete with breathtaking plot swings and poignant dialog. As it was, over the course of his short life, Garshin created a sizable and formidable body of work. The tales in this collection were initially intended for children. However, following the tradition of Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde, Garshin's stories transcend one age group and one audience, offering something to people of all ages.

Outside of Russia, Leo Tolstoy is known mostly as the author of the Napoleonic War epic War and Peace. Therefore, this collection is bound to be a new experience for most, since it includes a set of Tolstoy's stories intended for children.

The fifth and final installment of Russian Collection for Kids goes well and truly outside of the boundaries of Russia and all over the world. Folk tales and stories by foreign authors, narratives from various continents, fanciful and fascinating story lines, people, places, and animals - everything has been thrown in and mixed thoroughly in this comprehensive collection, bound to astonish and delight both children and grown-ups.

Welcome to Princess Bedtime Stories for Sweet Dreams by Joy Palmer, a soothing collection crafted to help your child unwind, relax, and drift into a night filled with warmth, imagination, and quiet wonder. This calming princess audiobook leads young listeners into enchanted forests, moonlit gardens, and cozy royal hideaways where kindness shines brightly and gentle bravery transforms every adventure.

Where gentle dragon magic, glowing skies, and heartwarming adventures help your little one drift into peaceful sleep and the sweetest dreams. Step into a world of wonder with Dreamy Dragon Bedtime Stories by Joy Palmer, a calming collection of enchanting tales created to help your child unwind, relax, and drift into a night full of comfort. These stories invite you into moonlit valleys, star-painted skies, and peaceful dragon homes where thoughtful young heroes learn about courage, kindness, and believing in themselves.

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"Una volta un uomo aveva un pero, che gli faceva quattro corbe di pere all'anno". Così inizia la fiaba "La bambina venduta con le pere", in cui la piccola Perina riesce a ribaltare il proprio destino e a sposare il figlio del Re. Un bambino viene trasformato in un "Vitellino con le corna d'oro", ma grazie alla sorella la sua storia avrà un lieto fine. La graziosa "Giricoccola" è presa di mira dalle sorelle: riuscirà, anche trasformata in statua, a farsi amare dal principe? Nella fiaba "L'acqua nel cestello" una ragazza si farà benvolere, con la sua umiltà, da una vecchia maga.

Professional faerie and storyteller Tanya Robyn Batt lifts the veil between the faerie world and our own, introducing a variety of faerie folk through stories, poems, and snippets of lore from Britain and Ireland. Introductions to each story are filled with fascinating historical and literary details about faerie customs, among the shower of pixie dust, glittery stars, and fluttery dragon flies.

The Emperor’s New Clothes and Other Stories brings together more of Geoffrey Thomas’s short stories, each brimming with the bigheartedness, warmth and homespun humour that he is known for. From historic Europe to the Asian continent, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a series of curious characters in his mesmerising collection based on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales: a golden swan flies around the world; an old poet has a mysterious visitor; an Emperor is fooled by his ambition.

The collection showcases lessons on intelligence, bravery, and the consequences of foolishness, designed to entertain and instruct young listeners while preserving the magic of the original Grimm tales.

Charming, curious, and full of moral depth, these classic German folk tales blend humor with heart. Perfect for listeners of all ages, this duo of Grimm stories celebrates the power of resourcefulness and the strange wonders that lie just beyond the ordinary world.

This Grimm’s Fairy Tales collection brings together two dramatic and enduring stories centered on giants: The Giant with Three Golden Hairs and The Young Giant. Drawn from the original tales collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, these stories explore courage, cleverness, and moral consequence in the face of overwhelming power. Narrated with care for children and families, this edition preserves the traditional tone of the Grimms while remaining accessible and engaging for modern listeners.

Сюжеты самых известных русских народных сказок издревле проникали в литературу. На их основе создавались замечательные произведения, известные и любимые и по сей день. Стихотворные сказки, как правило, адресованы самым маленьким. В основе таких сказок - игровое начало, близкое маленькому читателю.

A flower-spouting princess, gobbling prince, emerald-winged fairy, foolish giants, fearsome ogres, and talking frog and fish are just a few of the captivating characters found in this anthology of beloved stories from 29 places around the world, from the Arctic to Africa to Asia to Australia to...

From the timeless collection of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm come three unforgettable tales of wit, danger, and strange fortune. In The Clever Little Tailor, a quick-thinking young man turns his sharp tongue and sharper mind into a path toward greatness. The Three Snake-Leaves follows a journey of loyalty, betrayal, and miraculous redemption, where love is tested beyond the grave. These classic stories, drawn from the rich soil of European folklore, blend dark mystery with flashes of humor and hope.

Magic does not originate from spells or cauldrons. It is not pulled out of a hat or hidden up one's sleeve. It is fueled by imagination, a resource both infinite and precious. So long as we let ourselves imagine, we will find magic. My Lady Witch and other Wondrous Tales poses fantastical questions: When a witch encounters an overprotective knight, can she adjust to a life of being treated like a princess? What does a duck do if it cannot fly? How does a lumberjack end up living in a tree?

Delightfully funny folktale compendium written and compiled by Jem Roberts revisiting classic folktales and reinterpreting them for a 21st century audience. Featuring famous heroes such as Dick Whittington, Robin Hood and King Arthur to the lesser known, but no less entertaining, Mollie Whuppie, Bran the Blessed and Jack O'Kent. Something for everyone of all ages in this lively collection.

Da più di cento anni il mondo di Beatrix Potter affascina grandi e piccini: le storie di Peter Coniglio sono un classico della letteratura per l'infanzia e sono state tradotte in oltre trentacinque lingue. In questo volume sono raccolte, nella loro versione integrale, tutte le ventitré avventure di Peter Coniglio e le filastrocche di Beatrix Potter. Le storie vengono presentate nell'esatta sequenza in cui furono pubblicate, per rispettare i riferimenti e i rimandi pensati dall'autrice, grazie a personaggi che ritornano e trame che si prolungano da un testo all'altro.

Una coccinella rock and roll, un orco tenerone, un pirata con il mal di mare, un poeta timido, un giovane fantasista, un draghetto dispettoso...

Everyone is ready to celebrate Easter and gather eggs, but someone is missing.... Oh no, it's Easter Rabbit! Find out what happens to him in this dynamic fairy tale featuring your favourite characters!