Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

"Read by Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Kathleen Turner, and Matthew Broderick Here are the immortals of Olympus-the gods and goddesses of ancient Greece-as freshly described as if they were alive today. Mighty Zeus with his fistful of thunderbolts; mischievous little Hermes; grey-eyed Athena, godess of wisdom; Asclepius, the first physician; Orpheus and his beloved Euridice; Helios the sun, crossing the heavens in his fiery chariot. . . these and other equally fabulous figures are featured here with their heroic deeds and petty squabbles illuminated in full dimension."

Edgar Parin D'Aulaire, Ingri D'Aulaire (Author), Kathleen Turner, Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier (Narrator)

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Divide and Conquer (Infinity Ring, Book 2)

"Scholastic's next multi-platform mega-event begins here! Dak, Sera, and Riq might be in over their heads when they attempt to stop a Viking invasion! Hundreds of ships carrying thousands of warriors are laying siege to medieval Paris. The Parisians are holding their own, but the stalemate can only last so long. And that's bad news -- especially since Dak has been captured, forced to work alongside the Vikings while Sera and Riq defend Paris from within. No matter which side wins, the kids lose!"

Carrie Ryan (Author), Dion Graham (Narrator)

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Book of a Thousand Days

"When Lady Saren defies her father's command to marry the vicious Lord Khasar, she is sealed in a tower with only her serving maid, Dashti, for company. In their cramped, dark space Dashti pours her thoughts into a daily journal while pitiless solitude engulfs them. At first Dashti is optimistic: they have food aplenty, candles for light, and even a visit from Lady Saren's true love, Khan Tegus—though he can only call to them from outside their walls. But Saren is ill of mind, the outside world is changing, and their circumstances soon grow desperate. And even if they do escape, they must still face the eerie malice of Lord Khasar. To survive, Dashti and Saren forge a bond of devotion and deception that will test them to their limits. Once again Shannon Hale, author of the Newbery Honor Book Princess Academy, weaves an enchanting and original fantasy that will catch and hold listeners breathless in its spell."

Shannon Hale (Author), Chelsea Mixon, a full cast (Narrator)

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Starry River of the Sky

"From bestselling author Grace Lin comes the companion to the Newbery Honor winner Where the Mountain Meets the Moon and the National Book Award finalist When the Sea Turned to Silver. The moon is missing from the remote Village of Clear Sky, but only a young boy named Rendi seems to notice! Rendi has run away from home and is now working as a chore boy at the village inn. He can't help but notice the village's peculiar inhabitants and their problems. But one day, a mysterious lady arrives at the Inn with the gift of storytelling, and slowly transforms the villagers and Rendi himself. As she tells more stories and the days pass in the Village of Clear Sky, Rendi begins to realize that perhaps it is his own story that holds the answers to all those questions. Newbery Honor author Grace Lin brings readers another enthralling fantasy featuring her marvelous full-color illustrations. Starry River of the Sky is filled with Chinese folklore, fascinating characters, and exciting new adventures."

Grace Lin (Author), Kim Mai Guest (Narrator)

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Toothiana, Queen of the Tooth Fairy Armies

"Beware a tooth fairy queen scorned in this, the third chapter book of Academy Award winner William Joyce's The Guardians series. There's a lot more to this tooth-swiping sprite than meets the eye! When last we heard, the Guardians were resting easy with the knowledge that the children of Santoff Clausen were finally safe from Pitch's dastardly plans. But is it all a ruse, a scheme, a lull the evil Nightmare King has deviously concocted? Whatever Pitch's plans, what he doesn't know is that there's a new Guardian in town, and she's not the type to forget old grudges. Actually, she's not the type to forget anything—because this Guardian is none other than Toothiana, the Tooth Fairy herself. She's fierce and fast and crossing her will lead to a multitude of troubles. And, it turns out that, well, all those teeth she has been collecting? They contain memories. The forgotten memories of childhood…including the memories of how to fly. Young Katherine is hopeful that these memories might help her to remember her parents. The Guardians hope they'll offer even further protection from Pitch. You can see how this information would be invaluable to our heroes. But it could also be invaluable to Pitch…"

William Joyce (Author), Gerard Doyle (Narrator)

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Dark Star

"Audrey Whitticomb has nothing to fear. Her mother is the superhero Morning Star, the most deadly crime fighter in the Twin Cities, so it's hard for Audrey not to feel safe. That is, until she's lured into the night by something human and not human—something with talons and teeth, and a wide scarlet smile. Now Audrey knows the truth: her mom doesn't fight crime. She fights Harrowers—livid, merciless beings who were trapped Beneath eons ago. Yet some have managed to escape, and they want Audrey dead just because of who she is: one of the Kin. To survive, Audrey will need to sharpen the powers she has always had. When she gets close to someone, dark corners of the person's memories become her own, and she sometimes glimpses the future. If Audrey could only get near Patrick Tigue, a powerful Harrower masquerading as human, she could use her Knowing to discover the Harrowers' next move. But Leon, her mother's bossy, infuriatingly attractive sidekick, has other ideas. Lately, he won't let Audrey out of his sight. When an unthinkable betrayal puts Minneapolis in terrible danger, Audrey discovers a wild, untamed power within herself. It may be the key to saving her family and her city. Or it may be the force that destroys everything—and everyone—she loves."

Bethany Frenette (Author), Amy Rubinate (Narrator)

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Cloaked in Red

"So you think you know the story of Little Red Riding Hood, the girl with the unfortunate name and the inability to tell the difference between her grandmother and a member of a different species? Well, then, try your hand at answering these questions: Which character (not including Little Red herself) is the most fashion challenged? Who (not including the wolf) is the scariest? Who (not including Granny) is the most easily scared? Who is the strangest (notice we’re not “not including” anyone, because they’re all a little off.)? Who (no fair saying “the author”) has stuffing for brains? Master storyteller Vivian Vande Velde crafts eight new stories involving one of the world’s most beloved (and mixed-up) characters in literature. You may never look at fairy tales in quite the same way again."

Vivian Vande Velde (Author), Laural Merlington (Narrator)

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Caleb and Kate: (National Book Award Finalist)

"When Caleb finds himself transformed into a dog and is unable to tell his wife his true identity, he decides to become her companion. Caleb and Kate is a 1977 New York Times Book Review Notable Children's Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year and a 1978 National Book Award Finalist for Children's Literature."

William Steig (Author), Stanley Tucci (Narrator)

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[German] - Die schönsten Kinder- und Hausmärchen

"Im Dezember 1812 veröffentlichten die Brüder Grimm den ersten Band ihrer Kinder- und Hausmärchen. Schon damals enthalten: Rotkäppchen, Frau Holle, Der Froschkönig, Sterntaler, Der gestiefelte Kater u. v. m. Die wunderbaren Erzählungen haben seitdem nichts von ihrer Faszination eingebüßt. Noch immer tragen sie Ihren alten Zauber."

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Andrea Kathrin Loewig, Andreas Fröhlich, Anna Thalbach, Charles Brauer, Christian Rode, Katharina Thalbach, Konrad Beikircher, Stefan Kaminski (Narrator)

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After the Quest: Tigers' Quest III

"Their parents have been killed. They don't know how to hunt. They don't know how to survive. And the humans are getting closer. Firberan, Joshua, Claira, and Windie: Four tiger cubs barely seven months old. Too young, too inexperienced, and the odds are against them. Once, many humans came to this part of India with their guns and took a terrible toll. This was called 'The Great Slaughter'. Many years passed before humans were seen again, but return they did. Now, humans and animals find themselves vying for the same land, the Indian government bent on resettling villages into what was once jungle territory. Clashes were inevitable, and they were becoming more frequent. These clashes eventually lead to the death of both Tiggra and Clairese, two Royal Bengal tigers. Their cubs, finding themselves left alone, must struggle to survive in a world increasingly hostile toward their existence. Too young, too inexperienced, and with the odds against them, Firberan and his siblings are traumatized after having just witnessed the death of their mother by the Killers' fire-stick... From the novel by Lord Steven. A full cast audio drama, featuring music and songs by Jared Cowing. ©1910 Lord Steven (P)2012 Everlasting Films"

Lord Steven (Author), Betsy Lapolla, Lauren Burns, Noella Menon, Various (Narrator)

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The Outsiders (Gods and Warriors Book 1)

"The unabridged, digital audiobook edition of Gods and Warriors, the first in Michelle Paver's breathtaking new adventure series set in the Greek Bronze Age. Read by the actor Toby Stephens. From a time of myths and ancient magic will come the legend of the lost city of Atlantis, tales of gods and warriors - and the rise of a hero. His sister is missing. His dog has been killed. High in the Greek mountains, Hylas is running for his life. The mysterious black warriors want Hylas dead. So begins his quest across land and sea with only a girl and a dolphin by his side. But the warriors are relentless. Why are they hunting Hylas - and how will he survive? Perfect for fans of epic, action-packed adventures from Pirates of the Caribbean to The Lord of the Rings. Don't miss this brand new series from the internationally acclaimed Michelle Paver, author of Wolf Brother."

Michelle Paver (Author), Toby Stephens (Narrator)

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The Steadfast Tin Soldier

"Step into the magical world of Child's Play fairy tales… Traditional tales are a well-established part of all cultures. Retold from the originals, these lively stories will captivate listeners."

Child's Play (Author), Child's Play (Narrator)

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