Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

The Princess and the Pea

In order to provide English learners with extensive reading pleasure, it consists of jewels that span the East and West, from literary works of famous writers such as Aesop's fables, Andersen, Shakespeare, and picture brothers to traditional fairy tales from all over the world.

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Gwyneth Martin (Narrator)

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Frostheart 2: Escape from Aurora

Brought to you by Puffin. Ash and the rest of the Frostheart's brave crew have finally arrived at the majestic stronghold of Aurora - and Ash's mind is blown. It's an extraordinary place - unlike anything he's ever seen - and he can't wait to solve the next clue that will lead him to his parents. But it's quickly clear that even Aurora isn't safe for Song Weavers. A fanatical Pathfinder captain has turned the city against Ash and his kind - and it's not long before the Frostheart has to make another break for freedom. But when a vicious Wraith attack leaves Ash, Lunah, Rook and Tobu stranded on the ice, they will have to use all their strength and cunning to reach safety. But what they find is even more incredible... © Jamie Littler 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Jamie Littler (Author), Joshua Mcguire (Narrator)

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The Secret Life of Sam

The timelessness of Bridge to Terabithia meets the wonder of Big Fish in this bittersweet, magical story, perfect for fans of Barbara O’Connor, Lisa Graff, and Dan Gemeinhart. When Sam’s dad dies in a car accident, Sam is shuttled off to the dusty town of Holler, Oklahoma, to live with a long-lost aunt. There he encounters a mysterious mangy cat who leads him to an unassuming tree that turns out to be a portal—a passage through which Sam can revisit his old life for a few minutes at a time. Sam’s visits to the bayou become stranger and stranger. Pa’s old stories unfold around him in beautiful but sinister detail, and Pa is not quite himself. Still, Sam is desperate to find a way for them to stay together—no matter what it takes.

Kim Ventrella (Author), Todd Menesses (Narrator)

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The Miracle on Ebenezer Street

Brought to you by Puffin. An enchanting and exciting tale of Christmas magic from multi-award-winning and bestselling writer Catherine Doyle. 'Sparkles with magic . . . A wintry wonder of a book' Abi Elphinstone 'Old Marley's magic was beginning to stir...' George is about to spend his third Christmas without his mum. Since she died, George's life has felt dull and grey; his dad has thrown himself into his work and has no time for family, and definitely no time for Christmas. Then, George stumbles across Marley's Curiosity Shop. There he finds a mysterious snow globe, which - though George can't quite understand how - appears to show a scene from George's past. A Christmas in which he and his family were together, and happy... That night, George and his dad are swept on an adventure to three Christmases - past, present, and future. With help from new friends, and just a touch of magic, can they begin living life in full colour again? A stunning modern reimagining of Charles Dickens' beloved classic, A Christmas Carol. 'A supremely confident writer' Telegraph

Catherine Doyle (Author), Remmie Milner (Narrator)

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Jungledrop

Praise for Abi Elphinstone! 'Imaginative, adventurous and wonderful' Robin Stevens, author of A Murder Most Unladylike series  'The Unmapped Chronicles series is irresistible' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe 'Abi Elphinstone has created a complete world so believably and effortlessly, I can only marvel' Piers Torday, author of The Last Wild Trilogy  'Brimming with enchantment and adventure' Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island 'Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to CS Lewis' The Times Where the map ends, the adventure begins . . . 'Nothing, and I mean nothing, is more powerful than a child in possession of a plan.'   Eleven-year-old twins, Fox and Fibber, have been rivals for as long as they can remember. Only one of them will inherit the family fortune and so a race is afoot to save the dwindling Petty-Squabble empire and win the love of their parents.   But when the twins are whisked off to Jungledrop, a magical Unmapped Kingdom in charge of conjuring our world's weather, things get wildly out of hand. An evil harpy called Morg is on the loose. And if she finds the long-lost Forever Fern before the twins, both Jungledrop and our world will crumble.   Suddenly, Fox and Fibber find themselves on an incredible adventure in a glow-in-the-dark rainforest full of golden panthers, gobblequick trees and enchanted temples. But, with the fate of two worlds in their hands, will the twins be able to work together for once to defeat Morg and her dark magic? Live a life filled with adventure with Abi Elphinstone in this magical series where a whole new world is waiting to be discovered! This series will not only leave children entertained, but will also empower them to battle climate change and environmental issues. Perfect for fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Emma Carroll. Also by Abi Elphinstone: The Dreamsnatcher The Shadow Keeper The Night Spinner Sky Song  Winter Magic (anthology) Everdark (World Book Day) Rumblestar  

Abi Elphinstone (Author), Nicky Diss (Narrator)

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It’s a Prince Thing

The sequel to THE PRINCESS RULES sees rebel princess, Princess Florizella, going on even more adventures, but this time, she also has a little brother in tow… Once upon a time, there was a princess who broke all the rules, and dared to be different…   So when that same princess – Florizella – finds a baby boy delivered by stork to her parents’ palace, she is shocked to discover that he will one day be king and inherit her kingdom! For every prince is given a permit which allow them to do whatever they like in the same way that every princess is given a set of rules that they have to live by.   As soon as Princess Florizella’s brother is big enough to have adventures, she takes him all over the land, fighting pirates, wrestling with a sea serpent and rehoming a woolly mammoth.   Can Florizella prove that girls having rules and boys having permits isn’t right? And that princes and princesses, and girls and boys, should be anything that they want to be…

Philippa Gregory (Author), Gemma Lawrence (Narrator)

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The Forest of Ghosts and Bones

This gorgeously evocative standalone fantasy from Lisa Lueddecke is inspired by the Hungarian myths of her childhood. Enter a world with a haunted castle, a dark and dangerous forest and poisoned rain, with two fiery protagonists to root for - a book perfect for fans of Naomi Novik and Laini Taylor. You are the girl who can walk in the rain, and I am the boy who knows the way. The Eve of Saints approaches and the poison rain which shrouds Castle Marcosza strains at its boundaries. When Beata's brother is taken by the rain, Beata and her friend Benedek must make a perilous journey of discovery to uncover the root of her secret - why she is the only person who can walk through the rain unscathed. But Beata is soon caught up in a game of cat-and-mouse with mysterious Liljana, a girl with hidden powers of her own. And with magic outlawed in Marcosza, can the pair find a way to work together to harness their forbidden ability and unleash its full potential? Or will they find themselves seduced by power and all that it offers...

Lisa Lueddecke (Author), Julie Maisey (Narrator)

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Molly Thompson and the Crypt of the Blue Moon

The scariest legends just got scarier! Molly Thompson and her mother are thrilled to learn that highly renowned journalist George Lovage will be visiting Howlfair to write an article for Country Wonders magazine. The mayor has asked Molly to be George's guide and George will be staying at the Excelsior Guest House. But when George goes missing and twins Orson and Lucinda Corches take his place, things start to go awry in the town famous for its ghostly legends. The twins are here to solve the mystery of a local legend, the Silentman, and need Molly to help. But who are they really? Creeps and laughs abound in this second title featuring the indomitable Molly Thompson and her best friend, Lowry.

Nick Tomlinson (Author), Sarah Ovens (Narrator)

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Die schönsten Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm, Folge 2: Brüderchen und Schwesterchen / Schneeweißchen und

Eine Sammlung der schönsten Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm in einer Hörspielbearbeitung von Ingeborg Walther. In dieser zweiten Folge hört ihr 'Brüderchen und Schwesterchen', 'Schneeweißchen und Rosenrot', 'Dornröschen' und 'Der Froschkönig'.

Gebrüder Grimm, Ingeborg Walther (Author), Heinz Ladiges, Ingeborg Walther, Klaus Mölln, Margund Sommer, Peter Wienecke, Uwe Friedrichsen (Narrator)

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A Fairy-Tale Day Audiobook

It's not easy being a princess! Young readers will be captivated by the illustrations that tell the story of a day in the life of a busy princess. With high-frequency words and simple, repetitive sentences, this book builds foundational reading skills and supports early literacy.

Dani Neiley (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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The Ugly Duckling Audiobook

Meet a fluffy little fellow who is not like any of the other ducklings! This beautifully illustrated fiction reader introduces children to the classic tale, The Ugly Duckling. Beginning readers will learn why it’s important not to judge by appearance. With vibrant illustrations that support the single word of text on each page, children will develop their oral language skills as they describe what is happening in each illustration.

Dona Rice (Author), Teacher Created Materials (Narrator)

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Een Hemel Van Spreuken (Boek #9 in de Tovenaarsring)

In EEN HEMEL VAN SPREUKEN (BOEK #9 IN DE TOVENAARSRING), heeft Thorgrin eindelijk zichzelf teruggevonden en moet hij de confrontatie met zijn vader aangaan. Er ontstaat een hevige strijd tussen hen, terwijl Rafi zijn krachten gebruikt om een leger van ondoden op te roepen. Nu het Zwaard van het Lot vernietigd is en het lot van de Ring aan een zijden draadje hangt, moeten Argon en Alistair hun magie gebruiken om Gwendolyns dappere krijgers te helpen. Maar alles zou verloren zijn zonder de terugkeer van Mycoples en haar nieuwe kameraad Ralibar. Luanda worstelt om zich staande te houden in de handen van Romulus. Reece moet ondertussen zijn mannen weer uit het Ravijn zien te krijgen. Hij krijgt hulp van Selese. Hun liefde wordt sterker; maar als Reece zijn oude liefde verschijnt, ontstaat er een tragische driehoeksverhouding. Misverstanden lijken onvermijdelijk. Wanneer het Rijk eindelijk uit de Ring is verdreven en Gwendolyn eindelijk de kans krijgt om McCloud te wreken, is er reden voor feest. Als de nieuwe Koningin van de Ring gebruikt Gweb haar macht om voor het eerst in de geschiedenis de MacGils en de McClouds te verenigen. Ze begint met de epische wederopbouw van haar land, haar leger en de Krijgsmacht. Het Koninklijk Hof komt langzaam weer tot leven, voorbestemd om een glorieuze stad te worden. En dan vindt het recht Gareth. Ook Tirus moet voor het gerecht worden gebracht, en Gwen moet beslissen wat voor soort leider ze wil zijn. Er ontstaat een groot conflict tussen Tirus’ zoons, die de zaken niet allemaal op dezelfde manier zien, er wederom ontstaat er een machtsstrijd. Gwen moet besluiten of zee en uitnodiging naar de Hoge Eilanden moet accepteren om de MacGil clan te herenigen. Erec wordt opgeroepen om naar zijn mensen in de Zuidelijke Eilanden terug te keren, om afscheid te nemen van zijn stervende vader. Alistair gaat met hem mee, en ze bereiden zich voor op hun bruiloft. Ook Thorgrin en Gwendolyn zouden wel eens aan de voorbereidingen voor een bruiloft kunnen beginnen. Thor ontwikkelt een band met zijn zuster, en terwijl de rust in de Ring weer terugkeert, wordt hij opgeroepen om te vertrekken op zijn grootste missie tot nu toe: het vinden van zijn mysterieuze moeder, en uitvinden wie hij nu echt is. Nu de Lente in aantocht is en het Koninklijk Hof weer wordt herbouwd, lijkt de vrede in de Ring hersteld. Maar er loert gevaar in de meest onvoorziene hoeken, en de grootste beproevingen moeten nog komen. Een HEMEL VAN SPREUKEN is een episch verhaal van vrienden en geliefden, rivalen en minnaars, ridders en draken, intriges en politieke machinaties, van volwassen worden, van gebroken harten, van bedrog, ambitie en verraad. Het is een verhaal van eer en moed, van lotsbestemming en tovenarij. Het is een fantasie die ons meeneemt naar een wereld die we nooit zullen vergeten, en die alle leeftijden zal aanspreken.

Morgan Rice (Author), Jeroen Kramer (Narrator)

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