Dr. Swann tells the delightful story of Christopher Todd's learning how to speak. All his friends laugh at him because he cannot speak clearly. Christopher has a wonderful dream about a magical foof. In this dream he realizes that someday he will be able to talk just like all his friends. After this, no matter how much he is teased, Christopher just smiles.
The classic story of Mulan was first told in China many generations ago in a poem titled “Mu Lan Chi.” While the story itself is ancient, the courage and bravery of the young woman at the center of it is timeless. It is the story of a young girl who goes off to war in order to help herfamily. She distingushes herself and becomes a great warrior.
Dr. Victor Frankenstein creates a living man out of dead body parts in his lab, and is horrified to discover his creation has no soul. The creature goes on a rampage. The scientist confronts the monster in a cave and is finally forced to destroy him.
Arch enemies, Dracula and Rachel Van Helsing are trapped in the Transylvanian Alps after Dracula forced a helicopter crash. They fight the terrible storm as Frank Drake searches for Rachel. In spite of Rachel and Frank's best effort they are unable to kill the monster.
George is raised to be a knight and learned to fight and serve the king. In a quest to find his true calling he comes upon a kingdom that is threatened by a dragon. George volunteers to fight the dragon. He is successful and is awarded the hand of the princess in marriage.
An audio edition of Antoine Galland's classic story. Ali Baba discovers a fortune hidden by forty thieves. After helpiing himself he is discovered by the thieves and they attempt kill Ali Baba. Ali Baba's servant, Morgiana, is able to turn the tables on the forty thieves and save Ali Baba and his family.
El Gran Gigante Bonachón es una historia de Roald Dahl, el gran autor de literatura infantil.
Aquella noche Sofía no podía dormir, se lo impedía la luz de la luna que entraba en el dormitorio. Saltó de la cama para cerrar las cortinas, y entonces vio horrorizada cómo un gigante se acercaba por la calle: el Gran Gigante Bonachón entra por la ventana del orfanato, envuelve a la pequeña Sofía en una sábana y se la lleva al país de los gigantes. Pero en esas tierras viven también gigantes malos. Sofía y el Gran Gigante Bonachón tendrán que hacerles frente a todos. Eso sí, con la ayuda de la reina de Inglaterra.
In the setting of Aunt Eleanor sharing stories from her rocking chair with her niece and nephew, the priority of integrity and honesty in all that we do shines forth about careless words, lost children, thunderstorms and thoughtful sisters.
James y el melocotón gigante es una historia de Roald Dahl, el gran autor de literatura infantil.
James es un niño huérfano que vive con dos tías muy severas que le hacen la vida imposible. Pero un día, un extraño personaje le regala un cucurucho de bolitas mágicas que hacen crecer sorprendentemente al viejo melocotonero del patio. Montado en un melocotón gigante, James inicia un viaje fascinante por el mundo entero...
This is a classic fantasy story about four animals who behave like humans. They talk, philosophize, and emphasize friendship but also keep their animal habits. They are Mole, Rat, Toad, and Badger.
There are some adult books read by children and some children's books read by adults. However, this one appeals to both because it stresses a main theme of doing your best at all times, forgiving others, and setting a goal to make the world a better place.
It is based in an English countryside with wonderful descriptions that make you feel as though you're there with them. It has a wonderful read-and-listen-aloud feeling with good humor and imagination. We invite you to join us.
The tale of Pinocchio is one of the most ingenious growing-up stories ever told. Pinocchio's desire to be a boy is almost thwarted by his desire for mischief. Were it not for the good-natured Geppetto, the Blue Fairy, that 'miserable croaker' the cricket, and many others Pinocchio would be a story of dreams that don't materialize. However, Pinocchio's story is a happy one. Children and adults will find in Carlo Collodi's timeless classic plenty to admire, to learn, but mostly to delight in.
This novel is about the adventurous boy Huck and his friend Jim, who venture down the Mississippi River on a raft.
This audio classic novel has been carefully abridged and adapted into 10 short easy to understand chapters. This format enables listeners of all ages and English language abilities to understand and enjoy the story. Composition includes original custom back ground music.
