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In the middle of the forest there stands a tower with no doors and only one window. At the top of the tower lives a lovely young princess with flowing blond hair. When a handsome young prince discovers her trapped there, he tries to rescue the young woman, unaware of the witch that lurks about.

Poor Cinderella has to stay home while her wicked stepsisters go to the ball. When they return home later that night, with stories of a beautiful girl who captivated the prince, Cinderella smiles with secret delight: the beautiful young woman was her!

Enjoy this fantastic edition of Hansel & Gretel, voiced by the brilliant Lenny Henry. This retelling of a classic tale is bound to take you on a rollercoaster of emotions. Sir Lenworth George Henry, known as Lenny Henry, is an English comedian, actor, writer, blues singer, and presenter, known for co-founding charity Comic Relief, and presenting various television programmes including The Magicians and Chef! for BBC1.

A wonderful collection of classic children's tales, all narrated with heart-warming delight. Featuring "Sleeping Beauty", "The King's Son", "The Travels of Tom Thumb", and "The Story of Hickory, Dickory, Dock".

Here's an incredible collection of traditional children's stories voiced by the wonderful Brenda and Robin Markwell. Relish in 13 brilliant retellings of tales that will captivate you from start to finish; from the delightful story of 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears', to the enchanting world of 'Aladdin and His Magic Lamp', and many more. This is a collection you don't want to miss.

“Mirror, mirror on the wall, who in this land is fairest of all?” Undoubtedly, the most famous of the Brothers Grimm fairytales, "Snow White" is the story of a girl - as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as ebony - who is the victim of her mother, the jealous queen, but with the help of seven dwarfs, she just might be able to live happily ever after.

A collection of fairy tales and other classic children's stories by Hans Christian Andersen and the Brothers Grimm.

Three princes venture out in the world and encounter magical golden creatures and a helpful little fox in this tale of good advice ignored and kindness rewarded.

A charming collection of fairy tale favorites read with warmth, tenderness, and enthusiasm. Included is the much-loved story of "Beauty and the Beast", wherein a young woman proves that a kind heart overcomes all obstacles; Also, the touching story of "Faithful John" and his unwavering loyalty to his king; "The Goose Girl", where a young princess is betrayed by her lady-in-waiting; and the sweet story of "Little Bun Rabbit", where a shy little bunny is whisked away on a magical journey to the North Pole.

Something strange is going on in the old shoemaker's shop. Every night he sets out his next day's work, and every morning there is a fine, new pair of shoes on his workbench! How can this be possible? The old shoemaker and his wife are determined to find out!

Here is a wonderful collection of classic children's tales told with humor and heartfelt charm. Featured are the beloved favorite "Little Red Riding Hood", Hans Christian Andersen's "The Pea Blossom" and "The Nightengale", and L. Frank Baum's hilarious tale of the mixed-up "Man in the Moon".

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's collection of fairytales called Kinder- und Hausmärchen ( Children's and Household Tales) was published in 1812. Filled with moral lessons that are not wrapped up in the now-expected "Disney-esque" feel, these stories may shock or scare you, but they have been the inspiration for some of the most beloved modern fairytales we know and love. Sixty-two fairytales are included in this collection.

A whimsical tale of a lost tail and a mouse who tries to fulfill a list of favors in order to get it back.

Anziché sposare il figlio del re di un paese lontano, una bella principessa diventa guardiana di oche. Ma il suo aspetto gentile non sfugge al vigile re, che...

Un asino, un cane, un gatto e un gallo, rimasti senza dimora, si incamminano verso Brema per unirsi alla banda cittadina. Strada facendo si imbattono in un gruppo di briganti e...

Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm wollten ursprünglich nur den hauptsächlich mündlich überlieferten deutschen Märchenschatz für die Ewigkeit bewahren. Ihre Kinder- und Hausmärchen sind die wohl berühmteste klassische Märchensammlung der Weltliteratur. Eine große Rolle spielen häufig Verwünschungen und Magie, aber auch eine belehrende Funktion darf oft nicht fehlen. Von den mehr als 200 Märchen des Grimm’schen Fundus wurden für dieses Hörbuch einige typische Tier- und Zaubermärchen ausgewählt. Auch die „klassische“ böse Hexe hat hier ihren berühmtesten Auftritt.

A selection of stories to soothe children to sleep.

A poor shoemaker and his wife need money to pay the rent. He gives away the last pair of shoes he has to a needy person. Before going to bed, he cuts out the last pieces of leather so that he can sew them into a pair of shoes the next day. Three elves come in the night and make the pair of shoes which he sells for more than his asking price the next day.

Collected and published by the Brothers Grimm in the early 1800s, "Snow White" is a classic and timeless tale. The jealous queen's multiple attempts to take the beautiful Snow White's life are foiled by the sympathetic dwarfs. Eventually, Snow White gets her happily ever after with the prince, while the queen receives her comeuppance. Included in this book are this and 20 more tales from the Grimm Brothers' collection and by Charles Perrault.

This delightful collection of children's stories is perfect listening for the whole family. Featured are four beloved stories to entice your imagination, including A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, The Bell by Hans Christian Andersen, and Snow White by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Each story is performed by a full cast of voice actors with sound effects and music.