Mimi kommt in die Schule. In der Schule macht alles Spaß, sagt ihre Mutter. An ihrem ersten Schultag ist Mimi trotzdem furchtbar aufgeregt, doch die liebe Lehrerin mit den wuscheligen Haaren muss man einfach mögen und so ist Mimi auch ziemlich enttäuscht, als ihr erster Schultag so schnell vorbei ist. Sie geht gerne zur Schule, denn da lernt man viele interessante Sachen und in den Pausen kann man schön spielen. Und ihre Freundin Roberta ist ja auch noch da, obwohl die schon groß ist und in die dritte Klasse geht. Sogar den Hausmeister mag Mimi, obwohl der immer so grimmig guckt, dass man Angst vor ihm haben könnte. Biografische Anmerkung Viveca Lärn wurde 1944 als Tochter des Journalisten und Zeichners Hubert Lärn in Göteborg geboren. Nach einer Karriere als Journalistin bei verschiedenen schwedischen Zeitungen beschloss sie im Jahr 1983, sich vollständig dem Schreiben von Büchern zu widmen. Seit ihrem ersten Kinderbuch aus dem Jahr 1975 hat sie insgesamt 40 Kinderbücher veröffentlicht. Berühmt wurde sie vor allem durch die Mimmi-Buchserie, die mit dem Buch 'Mimmi und das Monster im Schrank' eingeleitet wurde. Viveca Lärn wurde mit vielen Literaturpreisen ausgezeichnet, darunter der Astrid Lindgren-Preis, die Nils Holgersson-Plakette und Expressens Heffaklumb.
One Thousand and One Nights, also known as the Arabian Nights, is a collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. The beautiful Sheherazade, threatened with death, manages to postpone the fatal day by telling one marvellous story every night. The stories themselves are folk tales, fairy tales and poems collected over many centuries, from ancient and medieval Arabic, Persian, Mesopotamian, Indian, and Egyptian folklore and literature. This makes The Arabian Nights a priceless treasure, as it takes us to the very roots of our culture in a delightful and passionate way. We have selected for you 5 of the most charming stories told by Sheherazade: Persevere and Prosper; The Story of Caliph Stork; The Enchanted Horse; Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves; and Sinbad the Sailor.
"The Emperor's New Clothes" is one of the most famous tales by Hans Christian Andersen.
The story is about a situation where "no one believes, but everyone believes that everyone else believes". An emperor whose only interest in life is fashion meets two weavers. They claim to be able to make him a new suit with special fabric, invisible to those who are unfit for their positions. What follows is a tale of embarassment, and a valuable lesson about society as a whole.
This tale is based on a medieval collection of tales with various ancient sources, such as Ancient Persian stories or fables by Aesop. It was so cleverly altered by Andersen, who thought out a whole new twist at the end, that it is now widely used as an example of social ignorance and the foolish behaviour of authority. It has been translated into over a hundred languages, and is a major part of folk culture around the world.
"The Story of Pretty Goldilocks" is a French tale written by the Countess d'Aulnoy. Well-known for her elegant and charming stories, the Countess is remembered today as the one who actually coined the term "fairy tale". Goldilocks is a princess so beautiful that a King falls in love with her at the mere sight of her picture; he then sends a prince to bring her back to him, so as to marry her. But the Prince, who goes by the name of Charming, will be the one winning the heart of the damsel despite himself. What follows is a tale of loyalty and perseverance; it will inspire little children around the world and teach them about the value of affection. This tale will make for a perfect bedtime story, or entertain your children at any hour of the day.
The wonderful Stephen Fry reads more stories by Oscar Wilde. The Model Millionaire, The Star Child and The Birthday of the InfantaImmerse yourself in a world where the wonderful Stephen Fry reads some of the more memorable short stories of our time.
Stephen's voice takes you into a different kind of listening experience, enabling you to imagine narrative, settings, animals and people with vivid colour and meaning.Enjoy the work of one of the most celebrated writers of our time - Irish poet, playwright and short story writer Oscar Wilde. A brilliant combination of reader and writer come together in these six Children's short stories which are available from the 1st Decemeber 2008 on digital download only.
Ladybird Classics are sensitively retold versions of the most-loved children's classic stories, and are specially designed to appeal to a younger audience. Told in a warm and accessible style and accompanied by fun and vibrant music, this digital download is a perfect introduction to the classics for young children.
Stories included are:
Gulliver's Travels
Oliver Twist
Treasure Island
A Christmas Carol
Heidi
The Secret Garden
Little Women
Alice In Wonderland
Black Beauty
Peter Pan
The Railway Children
The Jungle Book
The Three Musketeers
The Wind In The Willows
Dracula
Frankenstein
Robin Hood
King Arthur
Step into a world of adventures with this collection of timeless stories whose legendary heroes have become an essential part of humanity's cultural legacy. Follow Tom Thumb in his weird adventures, as the hero of the first fairy tale ever to be printed in English; marvel at the story of Peter Pan, adapted from the play by James M. Barrie; enjoy the narration of Cinderilla, Riquet with the Tuft, and Aladdin; shiver with fright as Jack the giant killer confronts and outwits terrible giants under King Arthur's reign; enjoy the best stories of the Arabian Nights with Sinbad the Sailor and Ali Baba. Hansel and Gretel is a cautionary tale; Perrault's The Master Cat or Puss in Boots is more humorous. Snowdrop and the Seven Dwarves, and Little Red Riding Hood, are universally beloved.
Fairy tales and stories ignite imagination, fuel our dreams and delight us with their wonderful adventures. The classic stories in this compilation have been specially selected for their ability to let us dream, by sending us into fantastic worlds, full of lively characters and endless possibilities. Discover or let your children discover these essential fantastic stories and share the pleasure of narration. This compilation includes folk tales from Japan and India, for their evocative power and exoticism; classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, and stories from the Arabian Nights, narrated in a warm and lively way. Collected for your pleasure: The Surprizing Adventures of Baron Münchausen; The Alligator and the Jackal; The Enchanted Horse; The Story of Peter Pan, by James Barrie; Tom Thumb; The Snow Man, by Andersen; Rapunzel; Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves; The Story of the Youth who went forth to discover what Fear was; Sinbad the Sailor; The Jellyfish and the Monkey; The Story of Caliph Stork; The Battle of the Monkey and the Crab; The Fairies, by Charles Perrault; and Riquet with the Tuft.
This collection of 10 bedtime stories will help your child drift into a peaceful sleep, by concluding his day with delightful adventures, important teachings and symbolic imagery for enlightening dreams. Classic children's stories and fairy tales are an essential part of any kid's development. Our audiobook collection means to bring together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon. This compilation, specially designed for small children, includes folk tales, classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, and stories from the Arabian Nights, narrated in a warm and soothing way: The Story of Peter Pan, by James Barrie; The Elves and the Shoe Maker; The Princess and the Pea; The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids; Little Red Riding Hood; The Wolf and the Fox; The Frog Prince; The Ridiculous Wishes; and The Little Match Seller.
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: The Brave Tin Soldier; The Tale of Peter Rabbit; Tom Thumb; The Story of Peter Pan, by James Barrie; The Nightingale; The Snow Man; Hansel and Gretel; The Three Little Pigs; The Frog Prince; and Blue Beard, by Charles Perrault. Here is an opportunity to offer your children the most inspiring journey imagination can offer.
Classic fairy tales and stories are an essential part of children's development. Our audiobook collection means to bring together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon. The classic stories in this compilation all have in common the use of powerful imagery, to feed children's dreams, ignite their imagination and stir healthy emotions into light; let your children discover the love of these fundamental parts of our culture and share the pleasure of narration. This compilation includes folk tales, classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, and stories from the Arabian Nights, narrated in a warm and lively way: The Enchanted Horse; the Story of Peter Pan, by James Barrie; The Master Cat, or Puss in Boots; Snow Drop and the Seven Dwarves; Cinderilla, by Charles Perrault; Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves; Sinbad the Sailor; The Frog Prince; Sleeping Beauty in the Woods, and The Fairies, by Charles Perrault.
"Jack the Giant Killer" is a British fairy tale in which a young man uses clever tricks to outwit terrible giants and rid the country of the threat they pose. The tale is set during King Arthur's reign. The witty Jack encounters terrible giants, each one more threatening and dangerous than the others. They devour cattle, emprison women, and maintain the country in a state of fear and confusion; but, armed only with his brain and a few magical objects he gathered, Jack will gain the advantage and slay the monsters.
This is a classic tale, of which child psychologist Bruno Bettleheim observed that it could play a crucial role in child development: the giants can represent the towering adults, and Jack's legend may give the child a way of retaliating in fantasy against their threatening dominance in reality.
