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Jungle Book

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Rebecca Burns (Narrator)

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The Ugly Duckling and Other Stories [With eBook]

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Rebecca Burns (Narrator)

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Little Lord Fauntleroy [With eBook]

Young Cedric Errol lives in poverty in New York with his mother. When his father, who was disinherited for marrying an American, dies, Cedric is summoned to his grandfather's English estate. Although the crotchety old Earl has planned to transform the boy into a docile, traditional lord, it is Little Lord Fauntleroy who does the converting. Through his goodness and innocence, he wins the hearts of his English relatives, who welcome his mother with open arms, and he teaches the Earl some valuable lessons about the true meaning of nobility. This classic tale embodies the author's belief that "nothing in the world is so strong as a kind heart." ** Please contact member services for additional documents.

Frances Hodgson Burnett (Author), Donada Peters (Narrator)

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Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Other Stories [With eBook]

Charles Perrault's classic and timeless "Cinderella" holds a special place in all children's hearts. Sweet, beautiful Cinderella is cruelly mistreated by her evil stepmother and stepsisters until her magical fairy godmother appears, turns Cinderella's rags into a sumptuous ball gown, and sends her off to win the heart of the handsome prince. Also included in this book are the classic tales "The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood," "Little Red Riding Hood," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Little Tom Thumb," "Rapunzel," "Hansel and Gretel," and "Snow White." ** Please contact member services for additional documents.

Charles Perrault, Jacob Grimm, Jacob Ludwig Carl Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm (Author), Rebecca Burns (Narrator)

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Further Chronicles of Avonlea

Welcome, once again, to the charming byways of Avonlea and its people, as created by one of Canada's most beloved authors. In this volume of heartwarming tales, a Persian cat plays an amazing role in a marriage proposal, a young girl risks losing her mother in her quest to find her father, and a foolish lie threatens to make an unattached woman the town's laughingstock. These fifteen short stories together present a piquant and fascinating picture of life in the villages and country surrounding Avonlea.

L.M. Montgomery (Author), Grace Conlin (Narrator)

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What Katy Did At School

In this sequel to What Katy Did, Katy Carr has recovered from her long period of paralysis, and is sent, along with her sister Clover, to Hillsover boarding school. The girls fall into friendship with the mischievous Rose Red, and the three of them start a secret club and get into trouble with their teachers. During her time at Hillsover, Katy has a positive influence on the younger girls at the school, while they help her to regain some of her youthfulness, lost as a result of her illness.

Susan Coolidge (Author), Laurel Lefkow (Narrator)

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Aesop's Fables [With eBook]

Full of humor, insight, and wit, the tales in Aesop's Fables champion the value of hard work and perseverance, compassion for others, and honesty. They are age-old wisdom in a delicious form, for the consumption of adults and children alike. ** Please contact member services for additional documents.

Aesop (Author), Jonathan Kent (Narrator)

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Rip Van Winkle and Other Stories [With eBook]

You are probably familiar with the popularized stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," but have you heard the original unabridged versions by Washington Irving? His skillfully written and colorful tales have much more meaning and depth. In "Rip Van Winkle," Irving makes a profound social comment about the changes that were happening in his America, and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" isn't just a chilling tale about the Headless Horseman but an enchanting story about two rival suitors. Equally enjoyable tales of suspense and the supernatural included in this collection are: -"The Spectre Bridegroom" -"The Adventure of the German Student" -"The Devil and Tom Walker" -"The Adventure of the Mason" -"Legend of the Rose of Alhambra" -"The Governor and the Notary" -"Governor Manco and the Soldier" This collection will demonstrate just why Washington Irving is widely recognized as the "Father of American Literature." ** Please contact member services for additional documents.

Washington Irving (Author), Donada Peters (Narrator)

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The Great Sled Race

Mike Anderson is one of the most versatile folk performers in the Midwest. He is best known as an outstanding mountain dulcimer player. Along with playing dulcimer, he tells stories, plays guitar, banjo, jawharp, bones and more. The combination of music, storytelling, and humor has made Anderson one of the most sought after performers, workshop leaders, and speakers in the Midwest. An award-winning educator and writer, Mike Anderson has been awarded several honors for his short stories and an award-winning children's television program that he wrote and hosted. Mike is also nationally renown, appearing at the Nat'l Mt. Music Festival, holding a prestigious position on the faculty of the Mt. Dulcimer Workshops at The Ozark Folk Center, Mt. View, AR, Appalachian State Univ., Boone, NC and West Carolina Univ., NC, as well as presenting workshops and concerts across the US.

Mike Anderson (Author), Mike Anderson (Narrator)

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