Far out in the ocean, where the water is as blue as the prettiest cornflower and as clear as crystal, it is deep, very, very deep. There dwells the Sea King and his subjects...
So begins Hans Christen Andersen’s classic tale of the young mermaid who lives in the sea. Children and adults alike will delight in this telling of the classic tale.
Enter the magical world of four little rabbits: Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. Join their mischief and adventures in the vegetable garden of old Mr. McGregor. Get to know Peter's friends: Twinkleberry, Squirrel Nutkin, Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny and many other wonderful woodland creatures. Discover how Jeremy Fisher nearly got eaten by the fish he tried to catch, and the story of Jemima Puddle-duck, who was annoyed because the farmer's wife would not let her hatch her own eggs.
Blue beard (French: La Barbe bleue) is a very famous classic fairy tale written by Charles Perrault. Bluebeard is a wealthy aristocrat, feared and shunned because of his ugly, blue beard. He has been married several times, but no one knows what became of his wives. He is therefore avoided by the local girls. When Bluebeard visits one of his neighbours and asks to marry one of his two daughters, the girls are terrified, and each tries to pass him on to the other. Eventually he talks the younger daughter into visiting him, and after hosting a wonderful banquet, he persuades her to marry him. After the ceremony, she goes to live with him in his castle. Very shortly after, Bluebeard announces that he must leave the country for a while; he gives all the keys of the château to his new wife, telling her they open the doors to rooms which contain his treasures. He tells her to use the keys freely and enjoy herself whilst he is away. However, he also gives her the key to one small room beneath the castle, stressing to her that she must not enter this room under any circumstances. She vows she will never enter the room. He then goes away and leaves the house in her hands. Immediately, she is overcome with the desire to see what the forbidden room holds; and, despite warnings from her visiting sister, Anne, the girl abandons her guests during a house party and takes the key to the room...
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Twenty-four of Enid Blyton's Christmas stories.
Visit Santa's workshop, hang up your stocking and help two naughty goblins make a Christmas pudding in this magical collection from the classic children's author. Stories include Mr Icy-Cold, The Christmas Party and Rescuing Santa Claus.
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A CLASSIC COMING-OF-AGE STORY WHICH HAS HELD GENERATIONS OF READERS SPELLBOUND
Rusty, a sixteen-year-old Anglo-Indian boy, is orphaned, and has to live with his English guardian in the claustrophobic European part in Dehra Dun. Unhappy with the strict ways of his guardian, Rusty runs away from home to live with his Indian friends. Plunging for the first time into the dream-bright world of the bazaar, Hindu festivals and other aspects of Indian life, Rusty is enchanted . . . and is lost forever to the prim proprieties of the European community.
This special edition marks the 60th anniversary of this award-winning book, written when the author was just seventeen. Poignant, heart-warming and an absolute classic, this book is forever a joy to read.
Eight-year-old Elsie Dinsmore is enjoying Christmas with her family when a terrible crisis arises. She believes that obeying a request her father has made would violate her conscience, and she must refuse him. Elsie clings to her faith in God as, one by one, all the things she holds dear are taken from her, including even her father's presence.
Dr. Dolittle is a people doctor who's love for animals and giving them a home, scares all his human patients away. Dr. Dolittle's parrot decides to teach him how to talk to animals, after learning the secret language, Dr. Dolittle becomes a veterinarian.
Poor Dr. Dolittle always has money problems, but when he learns of a monkey epidemic in Africa, he has to help. In gratitude, Dr. Dolittle is given a rare creature who is part unicorn. But, on the way home, pirates!!!!
Does Dr. Dolittle make it home safely? What happens to his animal friends? This classic story will hold you spellbound to the end.
Table of Contents:
The Story of Doctor Dolittle, Being the History of His Peculiar Life at Home and Astonishing Adventures in Foreign Parts
Chapter 01. Puddleby
Chapter 02. Animal Language
Chapter 03. More Money Troubles
Chapter 04. A Message From Africa
Chapter 05. The Great Journey
Chapter 06. Polynesia and the King
Chapter 07. The Bridge of Apes
Chapter 08. The Leader of the Lions
Chapter 09. The Monkeys Council
Chapter 10. The Rarest Animal of All
Chapter 11. The Black Prince
Chapter 12. Medicine and Magic
Chapter 13. Red Sails and Blue Wings
Chapter 14. The Rats Warning
Chapter 15. The Barbary Dragon
Chapter 16. Too-Too, The Listener
Chapter 17. The Ocean Gossips
Chapter 18. Smells
Chapter 19. The Rock
Chapter 20. The Fisherman's Town
Chapter 21. Home Again
AUTHOR
Hugh Lofting (1886-1947) was an English novelist and poet, most famous for ""The Story of Dr. Dolittle"". A civil engineer by training, Lofting created the story of the doctor who could talk to animals, while writing letters to his children, when serving in the military during WWI.
COMMENTARY
Reviews for Alcazar AudioWorks' production of The Story of Dr. Dolittle
A childhood favorite
I loved this story as a child. The kindly Dr. who finds his way despite all insurmountable difficulties, the clever animals and the far fetched voyages and adventures are all wrapped up nicely with a satisfying ending. Now my children love this story and narration and have listen to it several times. Frohman's narration is well done with little quirky accents and a good sense of timing. This was a good purchase. Now we're onto The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Listener Review - Audible.com
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When the Littlest Angel sits on clouds with her family, they explain that on Christmas Eve all of the angels give the world something special for Christmas. Her sister Angelina gives the gift of music. Her cousin Dawn gives the gift of Christmas lights. Fiona gives holiday treats, and Olivia gives the world evergreens. But what will the Littlest Angel give? Find out what happens when the Littlest Angel somersaults off her cloud...down to Earth and meets Michael, a little boy who is also looking to give a special gift.
At the Stahlbaums' party, a mysterious man named Herr Drosselmeyer gives Marie a special present. It is a magnificent Nutcracker, and Marie is sure that it's an enchanted prince. Her naughty brothers Fritz and Peter are anxious to see Marie's present and pull at the Nutcracker until it falls to the floor. With a broken jaw, the Nutcracker must remain on the floor until morning, as the children are told that it's time for bed. When Marie creeps downstairs to nurse her Nutcracker, the adventure begins. Find out what happens when Marie and the Prince enter the "Land of Sweets" and meet the Sugar Plum Fairy. Dreams do come true in this classic tale perfect for Christmas storytelling.
Another great audiobook classic from the world's most prolific and prestigious new company, Icon Audio Arts. Presented by actor author Geoffrey Giuliano, here is an exciting 'listen while you learn' audio production which promises to entertain, enlighten and enliven the listener. Icon productions offer a daring, fresh perspective on the hundreds of perennial favorite tales which have inspired generations and imbued a deep love of literature and art in millions over time.
Welcome to the wonderful, unparalleled world of Icon Audio Arts.
"The Story of Santa Claus" is a delightful story about a young man who lives in his little wooden house and loves to make children happy by making them toys. Claus likes to carry his sack full of dolls, drums, horns, and wooden animals, and walk to the village passing out toys to children along the way. When winter comes, Claus is not able to walk to the village anymore. One day Claus meets magic deer that encourage him to make a sleigh so they can pull him across the snow into the nearby town. When Claus arrives in the village everyone is sleeping. So the deer carry Claus, and the sleigh, to the rooftop so Claus can climb down the chimney to deliver presents. And so it continues that on every Christmas Eve, with a sack full of toys, and reindeer to pull his sleigh, Santa Claus delivers presents to every little girl and boy.
Join Mr Messy, Mr Snow, Mr Daydream, Mr Bounce, Mr Mean and Mr Chatterbox in these six delightful tales for children and adults. Mr Messy is messy by name and messy by nature - until he meets Mr Neat and Mr Tidy! Mr Snow is magically brought to life by Santa at Christmas - and helps deliver the presents. Mr Daydream takes a daydreaming boy on an amazing adventure. Mr Bounce can't stop bouncing, so can anything help keep his feet on the ground? Mr Mean is so mean he thinks lumps of coal make good presents! Will a wizard teach him not to be so selfish? And Mr Chatterbox won't stop talking - until he's given a magic hat, which grows every time he talks too much! Vintage Beeb: classic albums first available as BBC LPs, now reissued on CD.
