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"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. - -"
Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is an American children's novel written by author L. Frank Baum. The story chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The book is one of the best-known stories in American literature and has been widely translated. The Library of Congress has declared it 'America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale.' Its groundbreaking success and the success of the Broadway musical adapted from the novel led Baum to write thirteen additional Oz books that serve as official sequels to the first story. - -"
L. Frank Baum (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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"A good story takes us in a new, fantastic world; the pleasure is all the greater if it keeps us inside for long enough. We have carefully selected for you ten long stories, for you to enjoy the craft of the writer as much as the opportunity of evasion good stories bring to us; they will make perfect bedtime stories, to accompany young children as long as they need to get into a peaceful sleep. Enjoy these tales by Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, and from the Arabian Nights (or One Thousand and One Nights), narrated in a warm and lively way: Beauty and the Beast, Cinderilla, Donkeyskin, The Sleeping Beauty in the Woods, The Story of the Youth who went forth to learn what Fear was, The Nightingale, The Ugly Duckling, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, Sinbad the Sailor, and an ancient Japanese tale, the Jellyfish and the Monkey. - -"
Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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The Princess and the Pea, a Fairy Tale
"The story tells of a prince who wants to marry a princess, but is having difficulty finding a suitable wife. Something is always wrong with those he meets, and he cannot be certain they are real princesses. One stormy night a young woman drenched with rain seeks shelter in the prince's castle. She claims to be a princess. But how can the prince ascertain she really is? This classic tale tells the story of how he put her to the test. - -"
Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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The Wolf and the Fox, a Fairy Tale
"The Wolf and the Fox is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. The story involves a greedy, gluttonous wolf living with a fox. The wolf makes the fox do all his work and threatens to eat him if he doesn't otherwise comply. The fox, in turn, devises a scheme to rid himself of the wolf. - -"
The Brothers Grimm (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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The Elves and the Shoe maker, a Fairy Tale
"A very ancient folk tale, often copied and translated, found in Grimm's compilation of fairy tales. This is a moral tale about a poor shoemaker who receives unexpected help when he thinks he won't be able to make it: elves come into his house and shoulder his work for him. - -"
The Brothers Grimm (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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The Ridiculous Wishes, a Fairy Tale
"The Ridiculous Wishes or The Three Ridiculous Wishes is a French literary fairy tale by Charles Perrault. A woodcutter complained of his poor lot. Jupiter granted him three wishes. The woodcutter went home, and his wife persuaded him to put off the wishing until the next day, after he had thought, but while sitting by the fire, he wished for sausages. His wife taxed him for his folly, and angry, he wished the sausages on her nose. Finally, they agreed to use the last wish to take the sausages off her nose, leaving them no better off than before...Collection « Best classic fairy tales ». - -"
Charles Perrault (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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Goldilocks and the Three bears
"'Goldilocks and the three bears' is a family-friendly variation of an old tale in which a woman enter the house of three bears, eats their food, sits on their chair, and sleeps in their bed. This very old nursery tale is one of the most popular stories in the English language. It suggests the importance of respecting property and the consequences of just 'trying out' things that do not belong to you. As such, it will spark important interrogations from children: was Goldilocks right to come into the house? Were the bears really scary, or just helpless victims? What would have been the best thing to do? The story of Goldilocks will inspire children, teach them valuable lessons, ignite their imagination and help them develop in an insightful and healthy way. Enjoy the warm and lively narration on this audiobook, while you share with your children this essential part of our culture. - -"
Robert Southey (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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"The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a story written by British author Beatrix Potter, for the five-year-old son of her governess. It is a cautionary tale, warning children about the consequences of disobeying their parents' instructions; but it is told in such a charming and efficient way that it soon became a nursery classic. Peter Rabbit is now one of the most widely read books of all time, and has been translated into 36 languages for the delight and instruction of children all around the world. Beatrix Potter's efficient and simple writing is a delight for children and grown-ups alike; recorded in a warm and lively voice, Peter's story will make for a perfect bedtime story, or entertain your children at any hour of the day. - -"
Beatrix Potter (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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The Three Little Pigs, a Fairy Tale
"The is a very funny and famous folktale / fable / fairy tale featuring anthropomorphic pigs who build three houses of different materials. The story begins with the title characters being sent out into the world by their mother, to 'seek out their fortune'. The first little pig builds a house of straw, but a wolf blows it down and eats him. The second pig builds a house of furze sticks, which the wolf also blows down and eats him. Each exchange between wolf and pig features ringing proverbial phrases, namely: 'Little pig, little Pig, let me come in.' 'No, no, not by the hair on my chinny chin chin.''Then I'll huff, and I'll puff, and I'll blow your house in.' The third pig builds a house of bricks. This little pig is very smart, and the end is a big surprise for everyone... - -"
J. M. Gardner (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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The Little Match Seller, a Fairy Tale
"'The little match seller' or 'The little match girl' is a very famous fairy folk tale, written by Hans-Christian Andersen. On a cold New Year's Eve, a young, poor girl tries to sell matches in the street. She is already shivering from cold. She shelters in a nook and sits down. The girl lights the matches to warm herself. In their glow she sees several lovely visions, including a Christmas tree and a holiday feast. The girl looks skyward and sees a shooting star; she then remembers her grandmother saying that such a falling star means someone is dying and is going to Heaven. As she lights the next match, she sees a vision of her grandmother, the only person to have treated her with love and kindness. She strikes one match after another to keep the vision of her grandmother alive for as long as she can... - -"
Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids, a Fairy Tale
"The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids is a fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm. A mother leaves her seven children at home while she ventures into the forest to find food. Before she leaves, she warns her young about the Big Bad Wolf who will try to sneak into the house and gobble them up. The wolf will pretend to be their mother and convince the kids to open the door. The young children will be able to recognize their true mother by her white feet and sweet voice. The mother leaves and the seven kids stay in the house. Before long, they hear a voice at the door that says 'Let me in children, your mother has something for each and every one of you'. His gruff voice betrays him and the kids do not let him in. A little while later, they hear another voice at the door: 'Let me in children, your mother has something for each and every one of you'. This time the voice is high and sweet like their mother's. They are about to let him in when the youngest kid looks under the crack in the door and notices the wolf's big, black feet. They refuse to open the door, and the wolf goes away again..."
The Brothers Grimm (Author), Katie Haigh (Narrator)
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