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Dame Joan Collins reads "The Emperor’s New Clothes", the story of an emperor who was only interested in one thing: his clothes. He spent all his money on his outfits and had a different one for every time of day and every occasion. One day, two thieves arrived in town and pretended to be weavers who knew how to make the most beautiful and sophisticated fabric. This material, they said, had the marvellous property of only being visible to those who did their job well. It was the perfect offer for our fashionable king, who immediately placed an order.

Emma Samms narrates "The Tinderbox", the story of a soldier who meets a wicked witch on his way home from the war . She promises him great riches if he is willing to dive into the bottom of a hollow tree for her. In this tree, there are three chambers, each with a chest full of silver. She tells him that he can take anything he wants there, as long as he in return, brings her back her old lighter from inside the tree. Emma Samms is a British actress who is best known her roles in the TV shows Dynasty and General Hospital.

Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who - no, that’s not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, showed kindness, used magic and trickery and made their own destiny. From the long-haired Petrosinella who escaped the tower and broke the spell that the ogress had cast over her and Nana Miriam who beat a hippo using politeness and magic, to Kate Crackernuts who tried to save her stepsister from her mother’s curse, these are stories of girls doing it for themselves!

Der Komponist Peter Schindler hat zu den russischen Erzählungen eine ganz außergewöhnliche Klangwelt geschaffen. Mit eigens für diese Texte komponierter Musik, eingespielt auf akustischen Instrumenten, illustriert und umrahmt er die Geschichten auf unvergleichliche Weise. Die vollen, erdigen Töne des Fagotts nehmen mit auf eine wundersame Reise in das Russland vergangener Tage. Zusammen mit der Musik bildet die ruhige, wohlklingende Stimme von Reinhold Weiser eine harmonische Einheit.

The second of Andrew Lang's famous collections of fairy tales, The Red Fairy Book will whisk you away to long-ago, faraway lands full of magic, danger, and adventure. Remember to always listen to the elder by the road who gives you a list of directions, and never look inside forbidden doors! Inside you'll find delightful original versions of the 12 Dancing Princesses, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and many more in this collection of 37 stories from French, German, Danish, Russian, Romanian, and Norse roots.

Знаменитые немецкие филологи-фольклористы братья Гримм, Якоб (1785 - 1863) и Вильгельм (1786 - 1859) до сих пор остаются одними из самых известных сказочников планеты.

Самый известный и популярный персонаж детского писателя Сергея Козлова - Ёжик, приглашает всех вас еще раз окунуться в волшебный и неповторимый мир сказок. В сборнике кроме всеми любимого "Ёжика в тумане" вас также ждут сказки: Ёжик в тумане; А уже зима; Снег пошел; Долгим зимним вечером; Как Ослик.

Charlotte Rampling reads "Thumbelina", the story of a woman who desperately wants a child but not knowing how to go about it, asks a witch for help. The witch gives her a barley seed and tells her to plant it. No sooner has she done so that a large tulip starts to grow. When it blooms, the woman discovered a tiny girl inside of the flower, no bigger than her thumb. She calls her Thumbelina. Charlotte Rampling is a British actress, singer, and model who has starred in blockbuster such as "Red Sparrow" (2018), "The Duchess" (2008), and TV shows "Broadchurch" and "Dexter".

"La Danza degli gnomi" è un libretto leggero, piacevole e sereno, che raccoglie dodici fiabe, scritte per il "Corriere dei Piccoli". Sono racconti che riappacificano l'uomo con la natura e l'ordine delle cose. Il mondo delle creature magiche, delle fate e degli gnomi, il mondo dove gli animali parlano e dalle cui borse esce sempre oro, rappresenta il metodo allegorico di un meritevole servizio morale. In queste tenere novelle, principi e principesse, figli e figliastri vengono compensati o puniti secondo giustizia ed equità, senza mercenari sconti di castigo.

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

Fireside Tales, a collection of seven stories by award-winning storyteller Dovie Thomason Sickles, features six Iroquois social songs by her husband, Micky Sickles. It is a collection of stories for people of all nations and races. Traditionally, these stories would be told by an older relative, in the cold season, to teach the history, memories, culture, and values of the People to the next generation, while reminding the older generation of the proper way to live in harmony with the Earth.

The six wonder tales on this audiobook are gems of the genre. They have a "long ago and far away" quality. The listener is invited to suspend the logic of ordinary reality and leap into an imaginative world where impossible events can occur.

Sir Roger Moore reads "The Princesse on the Pea", where a prince wants to find a real princess to marry. He has travelled the world, which is full of princesses, yet he could not find a real one. So, he returns home empty-handed and sad. But one stormy night, a soaking wet princess knocks on his door and asks for shelter for the night. The prince’s mother is not convinced that she is a real princess and decided to put her to the test. Sir Roger Moore is was a British actor, most famous for portraying secret agent James Bond in seven films, including "Live and Let Die".

Es war einmal ein Prinz, der den Prinzen seines Herzens suchte, ein Hase mit drei Ohren und eine Königstochter, die lieber Abenteuer erlebte, statt zu heiraten. Traditionelle ungarische Märchen neu erzählt – das ist die Idee hinter dieser besonderen Sammlung. Ob groß oder klein – die 17 fabelhaften Geschichten zeigen uns allen, wie vielfältig die Welt ist und wie wir offen und tolerant mit unseren Mitmenschen umgehen können.

Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development, as they awaken imagination and bring essential teachings. These stories inspire children through important archetypes and symbolic imagery; they will bring them into a journey in fantastic worlds, full of possibilities and wonders. This specially designed compilation includes classic folk tales, famous stories by Hans Christian Andersen and fairy tales.

Per colpa della crisi, la Befana, che sarà anche quasi baronessa ma è un po' tirchia, i regali li porta solo a chi se li può permettere. Per fortuna non tutti la pensano così! I giocattoli nella sua bottega, per esempio, pur essendo di legno, hanno un cuore d'oro. E così alla vigilia dell'Epifania, con il capitano Mezzabarba, il cagnolino Spìcciola e l'indiano Penna d'Argento, saltano a bordo della Freccia Azzurra.

Five powerful ribbons from a magical realm are pulled through a portal to Earth, where they must use their unique abilities to protect the world from unseen dangers. Together, they teach children the true meaning of courage, kindness, and unity.

The sudden appearance of a portly gnome on a humdrum, ordinary day definitely threw me for a loop. When this gnome began to speak to me about building him a home in our neighborhood, I know my eyes were as big as saucers, but I tried to appear casual. And I even managed to answer graciously, “Sure, I’d be glad to.” Then other gnomes who wanted to live in my neck of the woods showed up. Fairies, too! They all became part of my world. And their world became part of mine.

Wer kennt nicht die Geschichten der Bürger von Schilda, der Schildbürger, die immer genau das Falsche dachten und taten, sodass ihre Erlebnisse inzwischen sprichwörtlich geworden sind. So zum Beispiel das Rathaus ohne Fenster, in das sie das Sonnenlicht in Kisten transportieren wollten, damit es drinnen hell wird. Ein Fest für alle Freunde der Jugendhörspiele.

The teacher Patrick Healy traveled around the world, talked with people in different places, and collected around half a thousand myths, legends, and folktales and their several alternative versions. His opinion and comments (directly or indirectly) are inevitable.