Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Ghosts in Africa

In West Africa, the Iroko tree is known for its strong wood. But cutting it down may not be a good idea. The Yoruba people believe this could bring a curse! In this title for reluctant readers, engaging text and creepy images combine to tell three ghostly stories from the African continent. Maps highlight the origins of each story, while other features offer possible explanations and introduce a related story.

Christina Leaf (Author), Dana Fleming (Narrator)

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Ghosts in Asia

Have you ever heard of the Aleya? These mysterious lights shine through the swamps of Bengal, India. Could they be ghosts? The Aleya are one of three ghost stories of Asia highlighted in this chilling title. Through engaging text and creepy images, readers will come face-to-face with ghostly spirits from around the continent. Maps show where each story is from, while other features highlight similar stories and possible explanations.

Monika Davies (Author), Dana Fleming (Narrator)

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The Raven - The Original Story

The majority of fairy tales read to children these days are so watered down they bear little resemblance to the original folk stories from which they descend. This is particularly true of many tales written - or, perhaps it should be said, collected - by the Brothers Grimm. For those who prefer their children hear the stories as they were told for generations before the days of political correctness, health and safety and Hollywood, Acorn Classics bring you the unadulterated, original tales as written down over a century ago by the Brothers Grimm themselves. In this tale a queen wishes her naughty daughter would just turn into a raven and fly away. But as we all know, in fairy-tale land you should always be careful what you wish for...

The Brothers Grimm (Author), Lizzie Abbott (Narrator)

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Wesley's Birthday Wish

Wesley’s Birthday Wish presented as a wonderful narrative, with color-filled pictures throughout. Wesley is incredibly excited about waking up the morning he finally turns seven years old. A magic door would open for him at last! He had wondered what was on the other side of that door ever since it first appeared when he turned four. What adventures await? Wesley’s Birthday Wish, is a moving fantasy story about a small boy's rite of passage, and one can't help but get excited for him as he surveys the new and limitless world that awaits him. This tale illustrates most eloquently why force is never the solution, even when you really desire something.  Music courtesy of reCreation by airtone (c) copyright 2019 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/airtone/59721.

Bruce E. Arrington (Author), Andrea Giordani (Narrator)

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Beauty and the Beast's Break-up

The news is all over campus and social media: Beauty and the Beast have officially broken up. And while Beau is sitting around and wallowing in misery eating ice cream, it's up to Red, formally Little Red Riding Hood, and Thumbelina to help their fellow college student up. Will Beau find a new man or is someone coming back with his tail tucked between his legs?

Mickey Gatz (Author), Katrina Medina (Narrator)

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Barnaby Empties the Ocean: From The Fairies

Fairy Granny tells this delightful story about The Fairies. Spring has arrived in Fairyland and there are flowers blossoming everywhere. The Fairies, Harmony and Rhapsody give Barnaby the Bizzy Buzzy Bee some special seeds to grow his own flowers, but Barnaby thinks he needs to water them all day for the seeds to grow. Elf the Fairy Cake Maker warns him not to water them too much. The Fairies tell Barnaby he's making the seeds soggy, but it's not until Wizzy discovers the water on Fairy Beach has leaked away that Barnaby realises his mistake. Oh bizzy buzzy bother, has he really emptied the ocean? Thank heavens Bubbles the Beach Fairy has the answer.

Jenifer Watts (Author), Fairy Granny (Narrator)

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Fiona's Dream Adventures

With the power of her dreams, Fiona travels to Surrealia and learns important lessons in life. Fiona Orchard is an average 7-year-old girl who lives with her parents Lars and Ling-Ling in Sydney. However, Fiona has a gift in the form of a very vivid imagination that manifests in the form of lifelike dreams where she is in control. Follow Fiona as she meets famous people from the past, visits fantasy kingdoms, and learns important lessons about life.

Martin Lundqvist (Author), Elaine Hidayat, Martin Lundqvist (Narrator)

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Rapunzel's Lice Problem

Have you heard the news? It's all over campus! Rapunzel, you know, the blonde with the really long hair? Turns out she's got an infestation of lice and it's harder to know what's spreading faster: the louse or the gossip. It's up to Thumbelina to go in and destroy the very last lice egg and save Rapunzel from a lifetime of hazing. But when the ever mischievous Tinker Bell also plays into the mix, can Rapunzel hope to save her reputation or her hair?

Mickey Gatz (Author), Katrina Medina (Narrator)

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The Stars of Christmas

The enchanting adventure of three intrepid children on a one-of-a-kind journey, in a world full of wonder and Christmas magic. For many centuries, a magical book protected the Stars of Christmas. It made sure that Christmas was the greatest festival in the world--the festival of generosity, harmony, hope, and joy. But, when Juliette, Klelia, and Theo destroy the book, Christmas loses its magic and the world is suddenly disenchanted. To turn it back into a wonderful festival again, Ginnie, the Christmas Fairy, decides to send the children to the North, the South, the East, and the West in search of the four Stars. Will they manage to discover them before midnight and restore the enchantment of Christmas?

Marili Reed (Author), Nadia Marshall (Narrator)

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Emma Charming - Nicht zaubern ist auch keine Lösung (Ungekürzt)

Verrückt, verhext und voller Tempo Emma Charming hat dreizehn Jahre lang darauf gewartet, endlich eine Schule besuchen zu dürfen. Als junge Hexe darf sie erst unter normale Menschen, wenn sie ihre magischen Kräfte völlig unter Kontrolle hat. Das hat sie natürlich! Hofft Emma jedenfalls. Hoch und heilig verspricht sie, in der Schule auf jegliche Magie zu verzichten. Doch schon am ersten Tag geht alles schief - so wird sie nie Freunde finden! Und wenn sie doch ein kleines bisschen nachhilft? Was mit einer 'Verbesserung' des eigenen Tanztalents ganz harmlos beginnt, stürzt Emma schnell von einem magischen Fettnäpfchen ins nächste. Am Ende wird sie die Drachen, die sie rief, buchstäblich nicht wieder los ... Kann Emma das Chaos noch aufhalten, ohne sich selbst zu verraten?

Katy Birchall (Author), Nana Spier (Narrator)

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The Sorcerer's Ring Bundle: A Vow of Glory (#5) and A Charge of Valor (#6)

“THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”--Books and Movie Reviews. This bundle includes books 5 and 6 in Morgan Rice’s #1 Bestselling fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING (A VOW OF GLORY and A CHARGE OF VALOR), a 17 book epic fantasy series with over 1,000 five star reviews. These two bestselling novels are both here in one convenient file. In A VOW OF GLORY (Book #5 in the Sorcerer's Ring), Thor embarks with his Legion friends on an epic quest into the vast wilds of the Empire to try to find the ancient Destiny Sword and save the Ring. Thor’s friendships deepen, as they journey to new places, face unexpected monsters and fight side by side in unimaginable battle. They encounter exotic lands, creatures and peoples beyond which they could have ever imagined, each step of their journey fraught with increasing danger. They will have to summon all their skills if they are to survive as they follow the trail of the thieves, deeper and deeper into the Empire. Their quest will bring them all the way into the heart of the Underworld, one of the seven realms of hell, where the undead rule and fields are lined with bones. As Thor must summon his powers, more than ever, he struggles to understand the nature of who he is. In A CHARGE OF VALOR (Book #6 in the Sorcerer's Ring), Thor continues on his quest, deeper into the Empire, to retrieve the stolen Destiny Sword and save the Ring. As he and his friends meet unexpected tragedy and lose a member of their close-knit group, Thor and his remaining friends become closer than they ever were, learning that they must face and overcome adversity together. Their journey takes them to new and exotic terrains, including the desolate Salt Fields, the Great Tunnel, and the Mountains of Fire, as they face a host of unexpected monsters at every turn. With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, THE SORCERER'S RING is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders.

Morgan Rice (Author), Wayne Farrell (Narrator)

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The Sorcerer's Ring Bundle: A Rite of Swords (#7) and A Grant of Arms (#8)

“THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”--Books and Movie Reviews. This bundle includes books #7 (A RITE OF SWORDS) and #8 (A GRANT OF ARMS) in Morgan Rice’s #1 Bestselling fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, a 17 book epic fantasy series with over 1,000 five star reviews. The series begins with A QUEST OF HEROES, a free download! In A RITE OF SWORDS (Book #7 in the Sorcerer's Ring), Thor grapples with his legacy, battling to come to terms with who his father is, whether to reveal his secret, and what action he must take. In a final, shocking twist, Thor learns that while his powers are supreme, he also has a hidden weakness—one that may just bring his final downfall. Will Thor and the others liberate the Ring and defeat Andronicus? Will Gwendolyn become the queen they all need her to be? What will become of the Destiny Sword, of Erec, Kendrick, Reece and Godfrey? And what is the secret that Alistair is hiding? In A GRANT OF ARMS (Book #8 in the Sorcerer’s Ring), Thor is caught between titanic forces of good and evil, as Andronicus and Rafi use all of their dark sorcery to attempt to crush Thor’s identity and take control of his very soul. Under their spell, Thor will have to battle a greater fight than he has ever known, as he struggles to cast off his father and free himself from their chains. But it may already be too late. Gwendolyn, with Alistair, Steffen and Aberthol, ventures deep into the Netherworld, on her quest to find Argon and free him from his magical trap. Reece leads the Legion members as they embark on a near-impossible quest to do what has never been done before: to descend into the depths of the Canyon and find and retrieve the lost Sword. Romulus, armed with his magical cloak, proceeds with his sinister plan to cross into the Ring and destroy the Shield. Will Thor return to himself? Will Gwendolyn find Argon? Will Reece find the Sword? Will Romulus succeed in his plan? Will Kendrick, Erec, Bronson and Godfrey succeed in the face of overwhelming odds? And will Mycoples return? Or will the Ring fall into complete and final destruction? With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, THE SORCERER'S RING is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. All 17 books in THE SORCERER’S RING are now available!

Morgan Rice (Author), Wayne Farrell (Narrator)

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