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Do you have any pets? Settle down to a collection of magical animal stories that will leave your little one dreaming of bunnies, puppies and chickens.

A selection of short stories for the holidays including classics from Hans Christian Andersen, Tolstoy and L. Frank Baum.

"The Little Match Girl" (Danish: Den Lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne, meaning "The little girl with the matchsticks") is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. The story, about a dying child's dreams and hope, was first published in 1845. It has been adapted to various media, including an animated short film, a television musical, and an animated virtual reality story called "Allumette". On a cold New Year's Eve, a poor, young girl tries to sell matches in the street.

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness. Readily accessible by children, they present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity that appeal to mature listeners as well. This collection of 25 tales includes The Wild Swans, The Little Mermaid, and The Snow Man.

The must-own audiobook for parents with children, Hans Christian Andersen found magic in the landscape of childhood. His talking animals and living toys shine a sparkling light on the strange wisdom of innocence and the deceptive nature of adulthood. These stories have now been adapted into countless classic films (including The Little Mermaid, The Red Shoes, and Frozen - which was based on “The Snow Queen”) and have become part of our everyday speech, such as when we talk about “ugly ducklings”, “the emperor’s new clothes", and more.

An old poet sits in his cottage waiting out a particularly strong storm. A knock at the door reveals a small boy shivering and cold. The poet brings him into his warm home. Before the boy would leave he would shoot an arrow into the heart of the kind poet. This painful blow, while not fatal, moves the poet to use his skill to warn everyone of the mischief and chaos delivered by his guest - Cupid. A delightful short story from the mind of acclaimed author Hans Christian Andersen. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Considered by scholars, critics, and readers alike as one of his best, Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen takes us into the struggle between good and evil as experienced by a little boy and girl, Kai and Gerda. Read by Earphone Award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, this charming tale about growing up will enthrall young and old alike. The blockbuster hit Frozen was inspired by this timeless story.

Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales, which have been translated into more than 125 languages, have become culturally embedded in the West's collective consciousness. Readily accessible by children, they present lessons of virtue and resilience in the face of adversity that appeal to mature listeners as well. This collection of 18 tales includes "The Emperor's New Clothes", "The Princess and the Pea", and "The Snow Queen".

A selection of wonderful Christmas fairy tales by the beloved author Hans Christian Andersen to enjoy in the cozy winter evenings. Let one of the best-known children’s authors of all time carry you away into a magical world with his masterful storytelling. Nearly two centuries after they were first published, Andersen's stories remain as tales of good and evil, love and loss, and loyalty in the face of great hardships.

Die schönsten Märchen - in Folge 18 dieser zauberhaften Hörspielreihe hört ihr "Tischlein, deck dich" nach den Gebrüdern Grimm und "Das Feuerzeug" nach Hans Christian Andersen.

Parmi les plus beaux contes pour enfants et histoires pour s'endormir se trouvent des perles que leur rareté rend encore plus savoureuse : elles aident les enfants à s'éveiller à la culture littéraire et de développer leur imaginaire, tout en permettant aux parents de partager avec eux le plaisir de la découverte. Ces douze contes rares sont des joyaux de la littérature populaire, difficiles à trouver mais riches d'inspiration.

Newly re-mastered for digital formats, this is the definitive recording of Hans Christian Andersen's six best-loved stories. Narrator Diane Wolkstein, the artistic director of the Hans Christian Andersen Center in New York City, tells Andersen stories throughout the world. She is the author of 23 award-winning books of folklore and has been honored by the National Storytelling Network as a recipient of its coveted Circle of Excellence Award, a designation reserved for America's best living storytellers.

Eine riesige Hörbuch-Box mit den schönsten Märchen aus aller Welt: Über 150 Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, Wilhelm Hauff und Weltmärchen aus Europa, Skandinavien und dem fernen Osten! Mit dabei: Eine Titelliste aller Märchen.

Everyone loves a Princess story! This collection of ten classic fairy tales is sure to please any Princess, big or small. Includes Thumbelina, The Princess and the Frog, Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, The Princess and the Pea, The Little Mermaid, Rapunzel, The Wild Swans, Snow White and Rose Red, and Sleeping Beauty.

Die schönsten Märchen - in Folge 29 dieser zauberhaften Hörspielreihe hört ihr Die Siebenmeilenstiefel nach Ludwig Bechstein und Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse nach Hans Christian Andersen.

Die schönsten Märchen - in Folge 30 dieser zauberhaften Hörspielreihe hört ihr "Der Teufel und seine Großmutter" nach den Gebrüdern Grimm und "Der standhafte Zimmsoldat" nach Hans Christian Andersen.

Die schönsten Märchen - in Folge 28 dieser zauberhaften Hörspielreihe hört ihr Rapunzel nach den Gebrüdern Grimm und Der Kaiser und die Nachtigall nach Hans Christian Andersen.

"Die schönsten Märchen" - in Folge 23 dieser zauberhaften Hörspielreihe hört ihr "Das tapfere Schneiderlein" nach den Gebrüdern Grimm und "Des Kaisers neue Kleider" nach Hans Christian Andersen.

"Die schönsten Märchen" - in Folge 22 dieser zauberhaften Hörspielreihe hört ihr "Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten" nach den Gebrüdern Grimm und "Das Mädchen mit den Schwefelhölzern" nach Hans Christian Andersen.

This unique presentation combines classic children's favorites with an anthology of stories, poems, and songs of the holiday season.