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Jack o’ Hearts is the top card player in the parish and is feeling pretty sure of himself. When he is challenged to a card game with stakes higher than high by a mysterious green man, well, Jack can’t resist. Sure, he’s never lost a tournament yet, has he? A hilarious reimagining of a traditional Newfoundland folktale, Jack and the Green Man is jam-packed with magic, romance, transformations, impossible tasks, unforgettable characters, a love ballad or two, and the ever-present threat of Jack’s head ending up on a spear.

Helen is a fine hand with a slingshot, and more than at home in the woods. After all, she was raised by bears for a time. When she stumbles on the castle of three evil giants, she comes up with the perfect plan to rid the land of them. Well, almost perfect... Andy Jones’s hilarious new folktale adaptation/middle reader Barefoot Helen and the Giants is jam-packed with adventures and tales of adventure. It celebrates brave and resourceful girls, blended families, and storytelling itself.

The queen of Tancred and her royal retinue are on a mission - to ensure all the citizens of Tancred are happy. But that’s a lot harder than it sounds - especially when the Happiness Tour accidentally stumbles into the neighbouring region of Hamelin. Oops. Soon, Queen Mathilde smells a rat. A whole kingdom of them, in fact…because Hamelin has been overrun with rodents. Why is a rat on the throne? Where are all of Hamelin’s children?

Enjoy a delightful collection of some of Aesop's classic fables, reimagined by Mike Bennett. This collection includes: 'The Treasure in the Vineyard', 'The Chair and the Table', 'The Hamster and the Mole', and more!

When a tiger plays a trick on a wise man, how will he escape being eaten, especially when it seems that all the animals are against him? Will the jackal help him, or is it simply another trick? This traditional Indian tale, retold with a twist by Andrew Fusek Peters, provides an opportunity for talking about man's impact on the natural world.

The Bush animals are fed up of Dingo dog’s bullying and generate a storming idea to teach him a lesson. This traditional Australian "tale with a twist" is retold by poet, author, and storyteller Andrew Fusek Peters. Tales from around the world provide an insight into cultures other than our own.

Badger is happy living in his neat and tidy burrow - until Big Bad Bully Goat decides to move in! Bully Goat has such a fearsome reputation that even Badger’s biggest friends are too scared to help. All seems lost until help arrives from a very unexpected quarter and Badger realizes that size isn't everything. This traditional Iberian tale is retold with a twist by storyteller, poet, and anthologist Andrew Fusek Peters.

This enticing ensemble of children’s classic stories with sound effects and original songs features a full cast of voice actors, including multi-award-winning voice talent Barbara Rosenblat and ATC Seneca Award-nominee Georgia Lee Schultz. Included in the collection are Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, and International Radio Festival-winner Scourge of the Desert.

Step into a "once upon a time" where anything is possible.... Radiya Hafiza's enchanting and funny debut weaves together three stories, spinning the classic fairytale to show that anyone can be a hero. For as long as she can remember, Rumaysa has been locked away in her tower, forced to spin straw into gold for the evil witch, unable to leave. Until one day, after dropping a hijab out of her small tower-window, Rumaysa realises how she might be able to escape....

The Kingdom of Thrynne is a place where fairy tales don’t behave, and magic can be found in unexpected places. But magic brings danger to Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba, because it is forbidden. Now, the future of magic itself is under threat from powerful enemies: those who fear it and, worse, those who want to use it for their own ends. What can three ordinary children do to protect it?

While Roja picks flowers on the way to her grandma's, a mean wolf sneaks away with her cape to surprise Abuelita. But Grandma's no fool, and Roja's no ordinary chica. They send that hungry lobo packing with a caliente surprise! This spirited retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood" has accessible Spanish rhymes, with hip cultural details throughout.

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Macbeth and Hamlet, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself.

Sir Michael Morpurgo retells two of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer’s Night Dream, in this stunning audio collection in association with the RSC, featuring readings by members of the Royal Shakespeare Company and Michael himself. Translating these iconic plays into thrilling prose, the nation’s favourite storyteller preserves all the imaginative genius and spark of the originals, while bringing a contemporary and vibrant voice to their retelling.

When Ellie's older brother turns 13, she wants to see him "transform'" into a teenager for herself. She is shocked to witness her brother kidnapped by goblins and replaced with a clone. Together, they embark upon an adventure to rescue her brother, whose destiny begins to take shape, as he must attempt to incite a rebellion against the goblins that try to enslave him. The siblings combine their efforts with the fairies in their fateful struggle against the Tooth Goblins.

¿Querés aprender Español de una manera fácil y entretenida? ¿O simplemente buscas disfrutar de los clásicos de la literatura a un precio accesible? La serie “aprende con Español Castellano” es ideal para vos. Te presento obras literarias de dominio público adaptadas especialmente para el aprendizaje de la lengua de una manera fácil, entretenida e instructiva. ¡Dale! ¡Por sólo unos centavos, podés empezar tu camino de aprendizaje del español o regalarle a tu hijo una historia siempre vigente!

Once upon a time—gloooooooorp! Ew, gross! Who slimed Goldilocks? Was it the Three Bears, exacting revenge? Not a chance! They're next on the list of fairy-tale sliming victims! Red Riding Hood, the Wolf, Rapunzel, the Three Pigs...they're all under attack. Who could be the mastermind behind this icky, sticky plan? Young detectives can look for clues and solve the mystery in this picture book whodunnit that's positively oozing with wit and charm, perfect for fans of Patrick McDonnell's A Perfectly Messed-Up Story.

Warning! This story is an adult free zone. Why? Because it is simply too scary, or too horridly disgusting, for most adults. We know this is true. Kids can handle it. Usually. Adults can’t. Mostly. This is a folk tale for children, set once upon a time, in a place not so far from you. Meet the schoolboy Hunch - the village hunchback. Hunch lives in a small village surrounded by a tall forest. All the parents always tell the children, "Don't go in the woods!" When the children ask why, the adults always say, "Because strange creatures called Things live in there"!

C'est décidé : Liz n'ira plus au foot ! Les filles du club n'arrêtent pas de se moquer d'elle, l'empêchent de participer aux matchs, et l'appellent même "Pieds Carrés". Mais Grimm est bien décidé à lui remonter le moral en lui racontant la belle histoire de Stridouille, petit canard à la voix de crécelle, devenu chanteur. Inspiré du "Vilain petit canard" d'Andersen, cet épisode rappelle aux plus petits l'importance de s'accepter tel qu'on est, et de respecter la différence des autres.

Demain, Liz a prévu de bien s'amuser : Inès, sa meilleure amie, l'a invitée chez elle pour jouer sur son ordinateur. Pourtant, la maman d'Inès avait été bien claire : pas de jeux sur Internet sans surveillance ! Grimm, contrarié par ce projet, n'a pas dit son dernier mot : l'histoire de la petite Adèle Chaperon va lui permettre de mettre Liz en garde...

Do you love the classics? Open the Door is a slanted version of a timeless classic that tells the story of three children who are tasked with cleaning their rooms. When their mom comes to check their progress, she finds they failed to do their best. However, one kid did exactly what she was told, which demonstrates the importance of following instructions and working hard. This book is part of the Slanted series, which puts relatable, modern day twists to our beloved classic tales.