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Cinderella is the heroine of a traditional fairytale based on the theme of unfair oppression followed by a triumphal redemption. The tale, originating from China, has been told in hundreds of different versions all over the world and is part of the cultural inheritance of many peoples...

Cinderella is the heroine of a traditional fairytale based on the theme of unfair oppression followed by a triumphal redemption. The tale, originating fro China, has been told in hundreds of different versions all over the world and is part of the cultural inheritance of many peoples. Even in the West dozens of versions have been realized.

Seven brothers sent on an errand, but a delay transformed them into ravens who went to live in Glass Mountain. Their only other sibling was a baby sister. When she grew she learned about her brothers and sought to rescue them. A classic short Grimm tale that brings a family together just in time for a happy ending.

Like most fathers, the one found in this Grimm classic only wants the best for his son. He sends him away to learn, but the only thing the boy seems to learn is the language of animals. His father ultimately has no use for his son and sends him out on his own - that's just when what he has learned becomes extremely useful. A delightful story narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Classic Grimm Brothers, this tale follows seven young goats that do their best to follow "Mama's" advice while she is away, but wolves can be so devious. The wolf apparently failed to read the script first or he might not have chosen to confront the goats.

This short story follows a servant girl on a journey of peril. The lone survivor of an attack she lives to follow the advice of a key-bearing pigeon. She must best the wily practices of an old woman who is not the best of hostesses. Who is the pigeon and how is he responsible for a happily ever after?

This story may help explain why the word "grim" is often connected to stories collected by the Brothers Grimm. This short tale feels like a traditional children's story, but is much more grim and foreboding. Memorable with a dash of creepy.

The Brothers Grimm relay the story of a woman who was never satisfied even though her wishes were granted over and over again. When she dared to become as like God she discovers that contentment comes when you learn to like what you have and stop loving what you don't. A wonderful short story from the world of Grimm. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Hans was a faithful servant. At the end of seven years his master gave him a lump of gold "as big as his head". Some will say that Hans was taken advantage of as he returned to his boyhood home. His gold was soon traded for something most considered of lesser value. The trades continued until Hans had nothing, yet Hans considered himself the most fortunate of men. Listen to this classic Brothers Grimm tale to learn the skill of contentment.

Pollicino, L'acqua dell'eterna giovinezza, I musicanti di Brema, e Le stelle d'oro, sono le quattro fiabe dei Fratelli Grimm scelte per questo audiolibro adatto per i più piccoli (dai 4 anni in su).

A humorous telling of this classic Grimm tale. Follow one of three brothers as he seeks to find his fortune. He passes silver and gold while heading into a desolate forest. What he finds there changes his life, and the lives of others - not necessarily in a good way. His journey starts with one kind of hunger - and ends with another.

While most farmers are well-mannered and espouse great virtues and integrity this story proves there exists at least one farmer who is a profound scoundrel. It's not often a farmer can start with a wooden calf and end up the richest farmer in the land. The moral may well be never to follow this fellow's example.

Once there was a lazy girl who would not spin. While her mother berates her for it, the Queen, passing by, overhears and asks the reason for the scolding. Ashamed to admit that her daughter is lazy, the woman replies that the girl spins so much that her mother cannot afford to buy enough flax to keep her occupied. The Queen, impressed by such industry, offers to take the girl with her. Once at the castle, the queen takes the girl to a room filled with flax. If she spins it all within three days, she'll be rewarded with marriage to the queen's oldest son.

In "The Youth Who Could Not Shudder", a man’s second of two sons, thought a fool by all, sets out to learn how to shudder, because, try as he might, he has no idea what people mean when they talk of it. While various elders he meets feel confident they can strike enough terror into his heart to make him shudder, one after one they fail. How he finally learns to shudder will surprise all who listen to this famous Grimm folktale.

What's it like to be a sister with 12 brothers? In this story it's pretty good, until she makes a mistake, and puts a spell on them for seven years, and she's speechless.... This story by the Brothers Grimm has an interesting spin, as told and acted by Kathy Verduin.

Another Grimm's Fairy Tale, "The Enchanted Stag" is a story about how a little sister cares for her brother while he is under a spell by their wicked step-mother. A King saves them both, and then they are betrayed again by the step-mother.... Will the King be fooled by the step-mother, will the brother always be under the spell? Find out who lives happily ever after. Narrated by Kathy Verduin.

For one beast of burden here was hope in a career change. He wished to travel to Bremen to become the town musician. Along the way he found three other aging animals that use the wisdom of their collective years to extend their lives and enhance their circumstances. When they all sang together the "result" was undeniably life changing. A classic narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The young simpleton had to compete with his brothers, and in this story taken from Grimm's Fairy Tales, he wins by being honest, and "Good Samaritan-like" to the right old man in the woods. His prize; a golden Goose, and what happens is quite a sticky situation for all that meet him.

A classic tale about the value of integrity and the reality that there are times when broken promises bring about unexpected consequences. Yet, even in the midst of those consequences there will be new cautionary tales to pass along. In so doing, wisdom regains its rightful place. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Imagine the adventure and peril one might experience if they were no larger than a thumb. It was this exact choice faced by little Tom Thumb. His life was filled with both, yet it was the wisdom of those older than he that ultimately led him home once more.