Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Ugly Duckling

Take delight in this beautiful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's Ugly Duckling, voiced by the marvellous Sir Lenny Henry. Lenny Henry is an English stand-up comedian, actor, and television presenter, among other things, known for cofounding the charity Comic Relief. He was appointed a CBE in 1999 and knighted in 2015 for services to drama and charity.

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Lenny Henry (Narrator)

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Enjoy this fantastic edition of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, beautifully voiced by the English actress, singer and entertainer, Anita Harris. Adapted by the renowned producer Mike Bennett, this retelling of a classic tale is bound to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Anita Harris sang with the Cliff Adams Singers, and had a number of chart hits in the 60s. She also featured in the Carry On films "Follow That Camel" and "Carry On Doctor". So enjoy, what some regard as one of Anita's most wonderful vocal performance

Mike Bennett (Author), Anita Harris (Narrator)

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Enjoy this fantastic edition of Jack and the Beanstalk, voiced by the brilliant comedian, actor and impressionist Bobby Davro. Adapted by the renowned producer Mike Bennett, this retelling of a classic tale is bound to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions.

Mike Bennett (Author), Bobby Davro (Narrator)

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Aladdin

Enjoy this fantastic edition of Aladdin, read by the brilliant comedian, writer and actor Rik Mayall. Adapted by the renowned producer Mike Bennett, this delightful retelling of a classic tale will have you in fits of giggles and captivated from start to finish. The late, great Richard "Rik" Mayall was a pioneer of alternative comedy in the '80s, who formed a famous comedy partnership with Ade Edmondson, and featured in numerous cult classic sitcoms, including The Young Ones, Bottom, Blackadder, and Guest House Paradiso, among others. On 9th June 2014, at the age of 56, a massive blow was dealt to the world of comedy, as Rik passed away.

Mike Bennett (Author), Rik Mayall (Narrator)

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The Princess and the Pea

Here's a marvellous tale by the famous Hans Christian Andersen, about a young woman whose royal identity is determined by using a pea hidden benieth a stack of mattresses, voiced by the wonderful Emma Forbes. Emma Forbes began her TV career in 1993 as a children's presenter on the BBC show 'Live & Kicking'. She went on to host "What's My Line?" and voice Mummy Hippo in the hit children's animated series "Peppa Pig" before moving to radio.

Hans Christian Andersen (Author), Emma Forbes (Narrator)

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Get Me Out of the Jungle Book

Get Me Out of the Jungle Book is a fantastic story voiced by the brilliant singer and media personality David Van day. Adapted by the renowned producer Mike Bennett, this retelling of a classic tale is bound to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. David Van Day was a member of the pop duo Dollar, the 1970's group Guys 'n' Dolls, and a latter-day version of Bucks Fizz in the 90s.

Mike Bennett (Author), David Van Day (Narrator)

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Space

Sir Patrick Moore expands the mind with talk of the expansive universe. What is a light year? What is a black hole? How big is jupiter? What is the sun made out of? Join Professor Haffle on his fictitious journey through space, and enjoy learning about some of lifes biggest cosmic quandaries in this entertaining and educational piece. Sir Patrick Alfred Caldwell-Moore (CBE, FRS, FRAS), was an amateur astronomer, writer, researcher, radio commentator and television presenter.

Tim De Jongh (Author), Patrick Moore (Narrator)

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The Whole World for Each

After humankind fled Earth for space they discovered one inescapable truth. People die in space. And lots of dead people means lots of ghosts. April Nguyen earns a nice living getting rid of those ghosts. People all over the Solar System clamor for her aid. April's only problem? Never actually seeing a ghost. She pretends, she feigns, she completely convinces her clients, but she fears her inevitable exposure as a fraud. And then comes Hakim, the ultimate suspicious sceptic watching her every move. And yet April feels herself drawn to him. He knows a whole other world.  'The Whole World for Each', a story about belief and disbelief and how we jump between the two. Humankind escaped Earth, but not death and what comes after.

Kate Macleod (Author), Kira Omans (Narrator)

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Adventure Books for Kids: 3 Super Cool Stories for Kids in 1

Three stories in one book. Story one: When the main character of this story, Gary, sees a prediction about a young hero, he is serious about discovering the truth and validity of the signed prophecy. He collects his things and sets forth on a long quest to seek answers. And even though the answers don’t come at first, the unfolding of coincidental events seem to work in his favor and provide him the opportunity to show his true character. Follow an epic, adventurous hero who finds his father and discovers that the reason for his fighting skills is important. Hear about skeletons, zombies, and a land divided in this great audiobook about a hero who has a quest. Story two: The teenagers are on a mission: They have to find life - other people who survived the zombie apocalypse. Strengthened by their weapons, the four friends go on a journey through the vast, empty landscape and find supplies in villages to help them cope with the hordes. They each have their favorite weapon, and some of them may like each other in a more romantic way. Hear about the great adventures of these young surviving heroes who withstand the zombies on the path to their destination. Story three: When Richard gets bored with his obligations and standard routines, he leaves the palace and goes on a little adventure. He meets a special person, fights a dark figure in his courts, and changes the law through his father forever. His status as a prince isn’t everything, and he discovers it quickly. But his brave character helps him overcome obstacles and defeat obscure enemies.

Jeff Child (Author), John H. Fehskens (Narrator)

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Viking Myth: The Epic Tale of a Lumberjack and His Magic Hammer

Jack the Lumberjack finds a hidden object.... When the forest is burnt and Jack has to look for a new way to generate an income, he finds himself wrestling with the forces of nature and the powers of a mysterious object. He uses the tool to his advantage but discovers along the way that the balance has been disturbed. Something needs to be done to stop this evil he has accidentally caused. Enjoy this brief story about a magical weapon in the hands of a simple but courageous villager: Jack the Lumberjack.

Jeff Child (Author), John H. Fehskens (Narrator)

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Adventure Books for Kids: Amazing Stories for the Kids (Kids’ Adventure Stories)

Story 1: The fun story of the boys, Braden and Bracken, includes soccer games, cows, and chess matches. They do all these things together, but because their personalities differ, they both have a different view of what happened. One is happy, the other sad; the one having a blast, the other bored. It goes on and on like this, but they learn to deal with each other in the right way. Story 2: Think of elves, orcs, wizards, and dwarfs all in one book. This short fantasy story is about a vicious group of orcs that invades the homes and towns of the humans. But when the elves find out, they are about to gather every race in the vast lands to win the war and rid themselves of these monstrous orcs. Ciethrael and Alicia are two elven warriors, one with the sword, and another with bow and arrow. They seek out the wise wizard and convince the dwarfs to provide them weapons for war. Story 3: Ralph, Melvin, and Garen have been mining for years together. They always return home safely, but this time, two of them are trapped by boulders. Dynamite won’t help, so maybe a few explosive monsters could do the trick… mix in a river with a waterfall and the discovery of a valuable treasure, and this diary can be a lot of fun to read!

Jeff Child (Author), John H. Fehskens (Narrator)

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Di gschtifleti Gans: Schlafliedli

Dank ihrem Göttibuben Nis erinnerte sich die Sängerin Stefanie Gubser, wie ihre Mutter Claudia ihr Abend für Abend erst ein Märchen vorgelesen und sie danach mit ihrer warmen Stimme in den Schlaf gesungen hatte. Ein Einschlafritual, das ihr Sicherheit und Vertrauen gab. Aus dieser Erinnerung entstand die Idee, eine CD mit Schlafliedern und Grimm-Märchen für ihr Patenkind aufzunehmen. Sie würde die Lieder singen, die Märchen aber sollte ihr Vater, der Schauspieler und 'Tatort'-Kommissar Stefan Gubser, lesen. Und zwar auf Schweizerdeutsch. Und der Vater überlegte nicht lange, meinte aber: 'Dann, liebe Tochter, verpacken wir die CD doch schön, und zwar in einem Buch.' Und so geschah es.

Stefan Gubser, Stefanie Gubser (Author), Stefan Gubser (Narrator)

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