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Certaines petites histoires pleines de magie sont à l'origine de notre culture, de nos expressions ou même de grand film. Retrouvez la sélection de contes à l'origine de toutes les belles histoires, comme Aladdin, la belle et la bête, la reine des neiges,...

Perhaps one of the most famous fairy tales of all time is the tale of the three little pigs. This adaptation of the story is from Joseph Jacob's 1890 collection English Fairy Tales.

A collection of classic children’s stories to delight and entertain your little ones at bedtime.

Eerie old houses, wretched smiles, mausoleums, and banshees. Stories from masters of the horror genre, M.R. James, F. Marion Craword, Edgar Allan Poe, W.W. Jacobs, Amelia Edwards, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, and H.P. Loveraft, stories to make your body tingle and your mind play tricks.

The Celtic folk tales collected by the leading British folklorist Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916) introduced the children of the world to the special vision and color, the unique magic of the Celtic folk imagination. Here are three stories from this timeless masterpiece, presenting the most colorful characters of it all: "King O'Toole and his Goose", "The Haughty Princess", "Jack and his Master".

Polite and kind-hearted, young Jack makes a lot of new friends as he journeys throughout the world. Good thing too, because when he stumbles upon a house of thieves, he's going to need all the help he can get!

The perfect introduction to storytelling and a wonderful accompaniment to bedtime. This collection includes well-loved tales such as 'Rip Van Winkle” by Washington Irving, “Henny Penny” by Joseph Jacobs, and “The Reluctant Dragon” by Kenneth Graham which are sure to charm children of all ages.

An entertaining collection of fairytales for bedtime.

An wonderful collection of short stories for children.

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.

A magical collection of short stories to entertain children and ease the bedtime routine including “Sleeping Beauty” by Charles Perrault, “Hansel and Gretel” by The Brothers Grimm and “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “Dick Whittington” by Joseph Jacobs.

An unsettling anthology of short stories featuring crazed characters, from the mildly eccentric to the criminally insane. 1. "The Tell-tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe 2. "The Green Light" by Barry Pain 3. "A Madman’s Manuscript" by Charles Dickens 4. "His Brother’s Keeper" by W. W. Jacobs 5. "The Dream" by A. J. Alan 6. "Query" by Seamark 7. "Old Fags" by Stacy Aumonier 8. "The Mad Veteran of Fort Ratonneau" by Ludwig Achim von Arnhem 9. "The Mines of Falun" by E. T. A. Hoffmann

John the True is a remarkably faithful fairy-tale hero. He does not win the hand of a maiden. He does not become king. He does not become rich. However, his fame becomes clear in his valiant heart of faithfulness. A little-known but richly developed fable/fairy tale that is a short story of friendship and sacrifice.

This clever short story follows a very lazy man who had the gift of turning most everything to his advantage. Most, that is until someone borrows his gift of deceit and turns the proverbial tables.

In the tradition of the Brothers Grimm, Joseph Jacobs collected folk tales that provide a rich tradition in fables. This memorable short story bears strong parallels to Hansel and Gretel, and was collected in the same century as the Brothers Grimm. Follow Johnny and his sister Grizzle as they face the hardest of times to find their way home.

Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Stories brings together another four of the world's favourite children's fairytales. Written and read with character and fun, this is storytelling at its best!

Classic nursery tales and songs.

A magical selection of fairytales and nursery rhymes beautifully retold to enthrall children of all ages.

Werewolves, witches and vampires inhabit these scary stories and frightening folk tales told by Grammy-nominated storyteller and performer Milbre Burch. Featuring stories from Jane Yolen, Richard Matheson, Joseph Jacobs, Ursula K. LeGuin, and Helen Eustis. Recommended for ages 13+.

Der Sage nach fraß eine jemenitische Bergziege die Früchte von der bisher unbekannten Kaffeepflanze und trieb die Schäfer in ihrer Schlaflosigkeit in den Wahnsinn. Heute ist Kaffee gleichermaßen Kult und Selbstverständlichkeit.