Classics Audiobooks

Anne of Avonlea

"Now every child can celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery's ever-popular story! First introduced in Anne of Green Gables as a young orphan, Montgomery's feisty and imaginative heroine is now 16 years old and embarking on a new adventure: becoming a teacher in her old Avonlea school. It's an exciting year as Anne struggles to win over all her students, welcomes two new members to her family, and feels the first stirrings of love."

L.M. Montgomery (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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Ballet Stories: Classic Starts®

"This lovely collection will make little ballerinas dance for joy! Inside, they'll find eight of the most beautiful ballet stories, including "Swan Lake," "Coppélia," "The Firebird," and of course, that perennial holiday favorite, "The Nutcracker."  It's the perfect way to prepare a child for seeing a performance--or to keep the magic going afterward."

Lisa Church (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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Five Little Peppers and How They Grew: Classic Starts®

""To help mother": that was the goal of each and every one of the five Pepper children. Yet even as "Mamsie" struggles hard to feed and educate her brood, she still manages to fill the house with joy. The adventures of this poor but loving family-Ben, Polly, Joel, Davie, and the adored youngest, Phronsie-have charmed young readers for more than a century. Overflowing with warmth, suspense, and many delightful surprises, this classic remains as compelling as ever."

Margaret Sidney (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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Great Expectations: Classic Starts®

"When young Pip accidentally meets a convict out in the marsh one Christmas Eve, he has no idea that his life is about to change--forever.   The amazing events following that encounter, and the strange tale of Miss Havisham and her adopted daughter Estella, have made Great Expectations a must-read since it was first serialized in 1860. Now, young readers can enjoy Dickens's engrossing story in this simplified yet thrilling version."

Charles Dickens (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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Quick Classics Collection: Children’s 1: Alice in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, Grimm's Fairy Tales

"William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. This curated collection of children’s classics will take you on a journey through the bizarre world of Wonderland, into a long undiscovered secret garden, and finally into the enchanted fairytale world of The Brother’s Grimm. These classic children’s stories are read by actress and author, Jane Asher; Shakespearean actor Sir Michael Horden; and Academy Award Winners Glenda Jackson and Sir Ben Kingsley. This collection includes: • Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, read by Jane Asher • The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, read by Glenda Jackson • Grimm’s Fairy Tales, by The Brother’s Grimm, read by Sir Ben Kingsley and Sir Michael Horden"

Frances Hodgson Burnett, Lewis Carroll, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Glenda Jackson, Jane Asher, Michael Hordern, Sir Ben Kingsley (Narrator)

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Quick Classics Collection: Children’s 2: Black Beauty, Just So Stories, The Wind in the Willows

"William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. This second volume of curated children’s classics will take you on a rhyming journey with elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos in Just So Stories; delve into the world of Mole, Toad, Rat and Badger in The Wind in the Willows; and through the streets of London with a beautiful horse in Black Beauty. These classic children’s stories are read by actress and presenter, Angela Rippon; Shakespearean actor Sir Michael Horden; and star of stage and screen, Patrick Wymark. This collection includes: • Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, read by Angela Rippon • Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, read by Sir Michael Horden • The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, read by Patrick Wymark"

Anna Sewell, Kenneth Grahame, Rudyard Kipling (Author), Angela Rippon, Michael Hordern, Patrick Wymark (Narrator)

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Betty Baird

"Betty Baird, the daughter of Doctor Baird, a Presbyterian minister of the village of Weston, is sent away to the Pines, a boarding school. At first, she is ridiculed by the more popular, and wealthier girls. But soon, Betty charms them with her unique and captivating personality, and she and her new friends go on many lighthearted adventures. This is the first volume in Anna Hamlin Weikel’s Betty Baird series, which was extremely popular among young girl in the early 1900s. The audiobook version of this novel is narrated by Holly Jenson, the author's great grand niece. - Anna Hamlin Wikel (1864-?) was an American author from Pennsylvania. She who wrote under the pen name Anna Hamlin Weikel. She was married to Henry Wikel, a private school teacher. She made books her career and is mostly remembered today for her 'Betty Baird' children’s book series. The character of Betty’s father in these novels was inspired by her own father, the clergyman Benjamin Hamlin."

Anna Hamlin Weikel (Author), Holly Jenson (Narrator)

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Betty Baird's Ventures

"''Oh, this indigent family of ours! I certainly must bestir myself and do something to support it,' said Betty Baird, airily, to her mother, yet looking determined, and straightening herself up among the cushions piled high on the broad window-seat in her room.' Betty is back home with her parents on Long Islands, when she discovers her father is struggling to pay back the mortgage. She decides to help. But can a young girl in 1907 earn enough money to make a difference? And does Betty have the spirit and determination to stick with her plans, even when others try to discourage her? The audiobook version of this novel is narrated by Holly Jenson, the author great grand niece. - Anna Hamlin Weikel (1864-?) was an American author from Pennsylvania. She who wrote under the pen name Anna Hamlin Weikel. She was married to Henry Wikel, a private school teacher. She made books her career and is mostly remembered today for her 'Betty Baird' children’s book series. The character of Betty’s father in these novels was inspired by her own father, the clergyman Benjamin Hamlin."

Anna Hamlin Weikel (Author), Holly Jenson (Narrator)

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The Princess and the Pea

"Sir Roger Moore reads 'The Princesse and 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'. - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for his children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Nightingale', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Match Girl'. His books have been translated into over 160 languages, and today there is no child or adult that isn't familiar with Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to the stage and to the screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films 'The Little Mermaid' from 1989 and the 2013 'Frozen' franchise, which is loosely based on 'The Snow Queen'. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2nd, is celebrated as the International Children's Book Day. GivingTales is an app that offers both audio and video content of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales in different languages, narrated by well know actors such as Stephen Fry and Dame Joan Collins. They support charities for children, such as Unicef, Shooting Star Chase, Children’s Hospice Care, and Amade. Saga Egmont is a digital publisher, specialising in ebooks and audiobooks. They are a part of the Egmont Foundation, which support vulnerable children and young people and has been combating poverty since 1920."

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Sir Roger Moore (Narrator)

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The Tinderbox

"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. - Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish author, poet and artist. Celebrated for his children’s literature, his most cherished fairy tales include 'The Emperor's New Clothes', 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Nightingale', 'The Steadfast Tin Soldier', 'The Snow Queen', 'The Ugly Duckling' and 'The Little Match Girl'. His books have been translated into over 160 languages, and today there is no child or adult that isn't familiar with Andersen's whimsical characters. His fairy tales have been adapted to the stage and to the screen countless times, most notably by Disney with the animated films 'The Little Mermaid' from 1989 and the 2013 'Frozen' franchise, which is loosely based on 'The Snow Queen'. Thanks to Andersen's contribution to children's literature, his birth date, April 2nd, is celebrated as the International Children's Book Day. GivingTales is an app that offers both audio and video content of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales in different languages, narrated by well know actors such as Stephen Fry and Dame Joan Collins. They support charities for children, such as Unicef, Shooting Star Chase, Children’s Hospice Care, and Amade. Saga Egmont is a digital publisher, specialising in ebooks and audiobooks. They are a part of the Egmont Foundation, which support vulnerable children and young people and has been combating poverty since 1920."

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Emma Samms (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - La bella durmiente

"Una colección de 15 cuentos clásicos infantiles, narrados a voz de Mario Iván Martínez. En un reino lejano, una pareja de reyes se preparaba para festejar el nacimiento de hija, invitando a todas las figuras importantes de su reino, excepto a un hada que era famosa por ser colérica. Enojada por no haber sido invitada a la fiesta, el hada puso una maldición sobre la bebé, profetizando que, al cumplir los dieciocho años, se sumiría en un sueño eterno. Los reyes intentaron evitar este destino de mal agüero, pero las palabras del hada se cumplieron al pie de la letra y la princesa cayó en un sueño del que nadie podía despertarla, un sueño que poco a poco contagió al palacio entero. Así pasaron los años, hasta que un príncipe valiente encontró su camino al castillo y levantó la maldición que perseguía a toda la corte del rey."

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Mario Iván Martínez (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - El sastrecillo valiente

"Una colección de 15 cuentos clásicos infantiles, narrados a voz de Mario Iván Martínez. Un sastrecillo remeda junto a la ventana cuando escucha a una señora vendiendo mermelada. Antojado, decide comprar unas cucharadas para su desayuno: una la mermelada en un pan y lo deja en la cocina, esperando como premio para cuando termine su trabajo del día. Lo que no contaba era que un puñado de moscas, atraído por el dulzor de la mermelada, decidiría que el pan será su nuevo hogar. Cuando el sastrecillo termina su trabajo y decide comerse su premio, lo encuentra rodeado de moscas y, enojado, toma un trapo para matarlas. Logra matar a siete moscas de un golpe y espantar a las demás. Desde entonces, envalentonado por haber matado a siete de un golpe, el sastrecillo recorre el reino matando gigantes y conquistando la lealtad de caballeros, hasta lograr hacerse con la mitad del reino por haber podido matar a siete de un golpe."

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Mario Iván Martínez (Narrator)

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