Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

The Night Garden

It is World War II, and Franny and her parents, Sina and Old Tom, enjoy a quiet life on a farm on Vancouver Island. Franny writes, Sina sculpts, and Old Tom tends to their many gardens?including the ancient, mysterious night garden. Their peaceful life is interrupted when their neighbor, Crying Alice, begs Sina to watch her children while she goes to visit her husband at the military base because she suspects he's up to no good. Soon after the children move in, letters arrive from their father that suggest he's about to do something to change their lives, and appearances from a stubborn young cook, UFOs, hermits, and ghosts only make life stranger. Can the forbidden night garden that supposedly grants everyone one wish help them all out of trouble? And if so, at what cost?

Polly Horvath (Author), Stephanie Willing (Narrator)

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Willa The Wisp

Welcome to the Fabled Stables, a magical building filled with one-of-a-kind creatures, including the Gargantula, the Yawning Abyss, the Hippopotamouse...and Auggie. Auggie is the only human boy at the Stables, and he takes care of all the other animals. The Fabled Stables have a mind of their own, and every so often, the building SHAKES and SHUDDERS, TWITCHES and SPUTTERS, to make room for a new arrival! It's Auggie's job to venture out and rescue a new creature from mortal danger. But will he be able to complete his mission before it's too late? With some help from Fen (a literal stick-in-the-mud) and his animal companions, Auggie might just be able to save the day and make a new friend in the process.

Jonathan Auxier (Author), Full Cast (Narrator)

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A Game of Fox & Squirrels

Andre Norton Award finalist Jenn Reese explores the often thin line between magic and reality, light and darkness in her enchanting middle grade standalone. After an incident shatters their family, eleven-year old Samantha and her older sister Caitlin are sent to live in rural Oregon with an aunt they've never met. Sam wants nothing more than to go back to the way things were… before she spoke up about their father's anger. When Aunt Vicky gives Sam a mysterious card game called 'A Game of Fox & Squirrels,' Sam falls in love with the animal characters, especially the charming trickster fox, Ashander. Then one day Ashander shows up in Sam’s room and offers her an adventure and a promise: find the Golden Acorn, and Sam can have anything she desires. But the fox is hiding rules that Sam isn't prepared for, and her new home feels more tempting than she'd ever expected. As Sam is swept up in the dangerous quest, the line between magic and reality grows thin. If she makes the wrong move, she'll lose far more than just a game. Perfect for fans of Barbara O'Connor, Lauren Wolk, and Ali Benjamin, A Game of Fox & Squirrels is a stunning, heartbreaking novel about a girl who finds the light in the darkness... and ultimately discovers the true meaning of home. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company 'Brings to life, viscerally, what it is like to live in fear of abuse—even after the abuse itself is over. But there is magic here too, and the promise of a better future that comes with learning to let people who care about you into your world.' —Alan Gratz, New York Times-bestselling author of Refugee “A captivating and touching story… both whimsical and emotionally—sometimes frighteningly—compelling.” —Ingrid Law, Newbery Honor-winning author of Savvy 'Magically creative and deeply honest, A Game of Fox & Squirrels merges games and grimness in a fantasy tale that tells the truth.' —Elana K. Arnold, Printz Honor-winning author of Damsel and A Boy Called Bat

Jenn Reese (Author), Sarah Franco (Narrator)

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The Lion, the Tortoise, and the Princess Gazelle: A West African Tale

A boastful and proud lion and a slow and small tortoise have a common problem. They both want to marry the beautiful Princess Gazelle! The princess gives them a challenge: they must each build her a house. Whoever finishes first will have the princess’s hand. The lion is sure he will defeat the tortoise. But the tortoise has a plan that just might work!

Petra Okeke-Bestman (Author), Petra Okeke-Bestman (Narrator)

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Quick Classics Collection: Children’s 1: Alice in Wonderland, The Secret Garden, Grimm's Fairy Tales

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. This curated collection of children’s classics will take you on a journey through the bizarre world of Wonderland, into a long undiscovered secret garden, and finally into the enchanted fairytale world of The Brother’s Grimm. These classic children’s stories are read by actress and author, Jane Asher; Shakespearean actor Sir Michael Horden; and Academy Award Winners Glenda Jackson and Sir Ben Kingsley. This collection includes: • Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, read by Jane Asher • The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, read by Glenda Jackson • Grimm’s Fairy Tales, by The Brother’s Grimm, read by Sir Ben Kingsley and Sir Michael Horden

Frances Hodgson Burnett, Lewis Carroll, The Brothers Grimm (Author), Glenda Jackson, Jane Asher, Michael Hordern (Narrator)

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Quick Classics Collection: Children’s 2: Black Beauty, Just So Stories, The Wind in the Willows

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. This second volume of curated children’s classics will take you on a rhyming journey with elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos in Just So Stories; delve into the world of Mole, Toad, Rat and Badger in The Wind in the Willows; and through the streets of London with a beautiful horse in Black Beauty. These classic children’s stories are read by actress and presenter, Angela Rippon; Shakespearean actor Sir Michael Horden; and star of stage and screen, Patrick Wymark. This collection includes: • Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, read by Angela Rippon • Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, read by Sir Michael Horden • The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, read by Patrick Wymark

Anna Sewell, Kenneth Grahame, Rudyard Kipling (Author), Angela Rippon, Michael Hordern, Patrick Wymark (Narrator)

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Butterfly Brain

If Roald Dahl had written A Monster Calls . . . A very special audiobook, performed by the author. Everyone is always shouting at Gus to stop leaning back in his chair - but does he care? No way! Then sure enough, the chair falls, he cracks his head and has to spend all summer in bed. Out of the crack escape his memories, dreams and imagination ... and a beautiful little butterfly guide. Gus must follow the butterfly to recapture all he's lost, including that locked box he doesn't seem to want to touch ... Together they remember fish fingers, snapping bubble wrap, cracked pink soap and the leaky tap; they go wild, stomping around in the joy of imagination and happy dreams - but they can't go any further if Gus won't gather all of his memories. His butterfly will die unless Gus is ready to hear about his mum ... A delightful and moving exploration of grief and the joy that makes us human, from the effervescent voice of Laura Dockrill.

Laura Dockrill (Author), Laura Dockrill (Narrator)

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Robin Hood, the One Who Looked Good in Green

There's two sides to every story . . . this time it's Robin Hood and Maid Marian like you've never seen them before. Robin has a bad habit of getting into trouble -- and a better habit of getting out of it (barely). He lives on an isolated outpost in the middle of nowhere and has no idea why his parents disappeared years ago. Then a strange delivery arrives at his doorstep, and the past is suddenly very present. Marian was raised to be a very powerless girl in a very powerful family. But that hasn't stopped her from making her own adventures -- and trespassing in some places her parents definitely don't want her to see. She has no idea what life would be like outside of her home -- until a mysterious invitation forces her to leave everything behind. Robin and Marian have lived very different lives in very different places. Their paths should never, ever cross -- but before they know it, they are thrown together on a quest that requires legendary bravery, quick-witted escapes, and the ability to . . . get along with each other. The sky's no longer the limit on what Robin and Marian can do -- as long as they manage to do it together.

Wendy Mass (Author), Rob Dircks, Suzy Jackson (Narrator)

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Story Magic

Girls are forbidden to practice story magic. Only bad things happen when they do. Everyone knows this, but that doesnt stop twelve-year-old Kaya ADor from learning the basics from her older brother Hob. The trick is to sense a listener, one of the magical beings that inhabit the world, and tell it a story. If the listener is pleased and likes the story, they will allow the storyteller to work magic. Although Kaya knows the risks, she attempts a little story magic to impress Hob. When Hob is taken prisoner in Prima, the faraway capital city, Kaya is convinced its her fault, either because someone discovered what she was doing or because the bad luck has found her. Desperate to save her brother, Kaya will do anything to make it to Prima, including story magic. With each story she tells her ability to wield story magic grows and she soon begins to wonder if her brothers imprisonment was really her fault or something else entirely. Each story brings her one step closer to finding Hob and leaving everything shes ever known behind.

Laurel Gale (Author), Ferdelle Capistrano (Narrator)

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The Magical Falcon 2 - The Falcon in Chains

Yet another adventure with Prince Carvallo and the three children. Soon after their last adventure in the garden of the evil sorceress, Sandra, Sigurd, and Monika are visited by the prince once again. This time, however, he is the one to suffer at the hands of the evil ruler of Isengrim in the land of cold winter. Of course that our friends want to save the prince, but the fortress appears impregnable. But what if there is a secret cipher that grants access to its interior? 'The Falcon in Chains' does not disappoint the fans with a lot of action, dangerous escapades, and the power of friendship.

Peter Gotthardt (Author), Jennifer Wagstaffe (Narrator)

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The Adventures of the Elves 3: The Sword in the Dragon's Cave

The last book from 'The Adventures of the Elves' offers a satisfying and hair-raising experience for the young readers. There is a party going in the elven king’s palace. Everyone is invited and having the fun of their lives, when a giant destroys the gates and attempts to take the castle for himself. You can easily say that everyone is more than scared, but not Acorn and his beloved Rosehip, who are always ready for another adventure. The sword that can defeat the giant is hidden in a cave, guarded by a terrible dragon. A fast-paced and extremely riveting tale, 'The Sword in the Dragon’s Cave' is definitely recommendable to adventure-seekers and fantasy-lovers.

Peter Gotthardt (Author), Jennifer Wagstaffe (Narrator)

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The Adventures of the Elves 1 – The Knight of the Red Rosehips

'The Knight of the Red Rosehips' is the first book from 'The Adventures of the Elves' series. The reader should be warned that there are adventures galore here, and once you step in, there is no stepping back. Acorn is a young and valiant knight, who is happily in love with his girlfriend Rosehip. However, one day he meets a mysterious knight, all dressed in red, who kidnaps him. Now it is to Rosehip to save the love of her life, no matter what dangers lie ahead. More than a satisfying beginning to a remarkable series.

Peter Gotthardt (Author), Jennifer Wagstaffe (Narrator)

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