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Yankel loves to tell stories, as long as they are someone else's. He does not see the hurt that his stories cause, the way they spread and change. Then the rabbi hands him a bag of feathers and tells him to place one on every doorstep in the village. Yankel is changed by what happens and finds himself with his best story yet, one of his very own.

Quase 150 anos após sua morte, Hans Christian Andersen continua a encantar leitores de todas as idades. Com um estilo próprio, que foge muitas vezes das estruturas tradicionais dos contos de fadas e traz às narrativas um divertido tom de ironia, o escritor inspirou-se em casos contados pelo pai, durante a infância miserável na Dinamarca, e também naqueles ouvidos ao longo da vida. Para esta coletânea, a escritora Luciana Sandroni selecionou algumas histórias: o Patinho Feio, O Soldadinho de Chumbo, O Rouxinol e o Imperador da China, A roupa nova do Imperador e outros.

The classic tale of friendship, forgiveness and following your dreams comes to life with a full cast and original songs! Jack, a poor country boy, and his beloved cow, Sprinkles are separated when Jack is tricked into trading her for a handful of "magic" beans. What follows is a magical, musical adventure where a determined Jack climbs an enormous beanstalk in search of a way to change his fate and reunite with his best friend.

This story, based on an Aboriginal folktale, tells of the conflict in Dreamtime between the Injim Quinkins and the Timara Quinkins. The bad Injims steal children and take them to their caves but the Timaras save the children in the end.

Twins Willow and Jake Grimm are not prepared for the bizarre gadgets and scary changes in their new home of New Marburg, the location of the top-secret Think Tank where their parents now have jobs as scientists. In this town, people jetpack to work, robots direct traffic, and senior citizens duel with laser swords. Yet nothing compares to what happens the day after lightning strikes the twins’ house. Their school building transforms around them, becoming a medieval castle—complete with moat, drawbridge, and a dangerous giant who looks strangely like the school’s overly aggressive hall monitor.

Esta es la historia de una niña rebelde y caprichosa, hija única y consentida, conocida por todos en el bosque de Había una Vez, como Caperucita Roja. Camino a casa de su abuelita, tendrá un incidente vial por no respetar las normas. Allí conocerá a un agente de tránsito municipal muy peludo, con hocico y dientes afiladísimos, pero buena persona y vegetariano que, junto a la pequeña de capa roja y teléfono móvil, protagonizarán una historia donde los personajes no son ni muy muy ni tan tan como en el cuentro tradicional.

El príncipe convertido en rana, cuenta en primera persona su historia. Su hechizo solo puede ser roto por el beso de una princesa, pero él confiesa que no soporta a la princesa del reino porque es muy quisquillosa. ¿Cómo hará para conseguir entonces el beso que tanto necesita? ¿Podrá romper el hechizo y recuperar su aspecto? ¿O se quedará comiendo deliciosos guisos de mosquitos en el estanque?

Bob has decided to be a pet-sitter. He just can’t wait for all the cute hamsters and bunnies to arrive! But when Goldilocks asks him to look after her grumpy baby bear, the fairy tale chaos begins ...Spot your favourite characters misbehaving in an all-star cast as the golden goose, three billy goats gruff and – yikes! – a troll arrive at Bob’s door. Whatever will he do?

Die kleine Meerjungfrau verliebt sich unsterblich in einen jungen Prinzen, den sie bei einem Sturm aus den Meeresfluten rettet. Da sie als Wasserwesen ja aber nicht an Land leben kann und somit auch keine Chance hat, dem Prinzen ihre Liebe zu gestehen, sucht sie mit Doc Croc und Yoyo Rat bei der bösen Meereshexe. Die macht ihr jedoch einen gefährlichen Vorschlag.

Hans bekommt als Lohn für die sieben Jahre, die er bei einem Müller als Lehrling gearbeitet hat, einen großen Goldklumpen. Sein größter Wunsch ist es, so schnell wie möglich nach Hause zu seiner Mutter zurück zu kehren. Doch die lange Reise, auf der ihn Doc Croc und Yoyo begleiten, gestaltet sich schwierig, denn der Goldklumpen wiegt schwer. So tauscht Hans ihn bedenkenlos gegen ein Pferd ein, um schneller voran zu kommen und fühlt sich erleichtert, obwohl der Händler ihn natürlich übers Ohr gehauen hat. Und das ist erst der Anfang einer verrückten Tauschgeschichte.

Do you believe in magic? In this whimsical story of family and love, Kisa the cat shows Johanna the strength of her voice and the magic of family, including the family you choose. The Adventures of Kisa the Cat is suitable for an age range from five to nine years old, and we hope some of us big kids who appreciate the art of storytelling might enjoy it too. Adapted from an Icelandic folk tale by Nora Lang for the Brown Fairy Book, originally attributed to Andrew Lang (but we’re acknowledging it was his wife Nora who did the actual writing).

Beautiful music and fun sound-effects help tell the classic tale of Thumbelina. When a good-hearted, poor peasant gives her last loaf of bread to a beggar, she is given a corn seed in return. Imagine the peasant woman’s surprise when in the morning a beautiful flower appears with a tiny young lady inside its petals. The peasant woman names her Thumbelina. Find out what happens when an old ugly frog takes Thumbelina to be his son’s wife. A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

Deep within a forest, Lisa and Anna stumble upon a kingdom of the ripest, juiciest raspberry bushes where they are met by a very unlikely new friend. In this magical folktale, we share the importance of kindness—because not everyone or thing is how it may seem. We have crafted this audio story to include some sound effects, music, and endless opportunities for creativity. This story can be used to help with sleep time, activity focus, or the simple joy of listening to a well-told tale.

Finalmente, probó la avena del tazón pequeñito de Bebé Oso, y estaba a la medida. ¡De hecho, era tan deliciosa que ella se la comió toda! ¡Sigue este cuento clásico con el audio de una casita en el bosque, un papá, mamá y un bebé oso, y una niña traviesa que es demasiado curiosa!

Il était une fois trois petits cochons qui vivaient dans une charmante villa à l'orée d'un bois. Mais un jour, Gaston, Léon et Samson décidèrent de se fabriquer chacun leur maison.

Homer's epic poem in plain English, from the origin of the Siege of Troy, the deaths of Hector, Achilles, and Paris through to the Trojan Horse and the rescue of Helen, "the face that launched a thousand ships." Children and adults alike will enjoy this re-telling of this classic Greek legend of the Trojan War.

Aladdin rubbed the lamp, and—whoosh! A genie appeared. “I am the Genie of the Lamp,” the genie said. “How may I serve you?” Listen to this classic tale of Aladdin, a carefree boy with big dreams, his wondrous lamp, and a powerful genie to grant his heart’s desire.

Finally, Goldilocks tasted the porridge from Baby Bear’s teeny-tiny bowl, and it was just right. In fact, it was so delicious, she ate it all up! Listen to this classic tale of a little house in the woods, a Papa, Mama, and Baby Bear, and one curious girl who is much too nosy!

Ninth grade on Susan Island looks to be another year of torture for Zuby Bloom. Her diaries and sketchbooks are her only solace. As she sits alone, the Enchanted Ones emerge from the island. They want to lead her to the island's past—her past—and reveal secrets that will change her life. Does she dare to follow the Enchanted Ones?

When best friends, TJ, Andréa, and Cora are caught in a herculean hurricane, they find themselves transported to a secret dragon realm knows as Alpha. And if they ever want to return to their old lives, they'll have to fulfill an secret prophecy...or remain stranded in this realm! Reluctant but willing, they attend a mystical academy where humans are considered a myth. There, they must hide their true nature, as they learn to live in harmony with the animal, elemental, and plant kingdoms. And they discover that to return to Earth, they must accept a sacred duty to help both realms.