Childrens Classic Literature Collection

Have you heard of the Star Maiden, Old Sally Cato, or Sweet Betsey from Pike? Everyone knows about Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, and Davy Crockett, But have you heard of these larger-than-life women? From Bess Call, who wrestles any and all challengers, to Molly Cottontail, who can outwit any critter in the woods, to Hekeke, who slays a giant singlehandedly, here are 15 funny, stormy, and always entertaining tall tales of legendary American women. They're as difference as can be, but still cut from the same cloth.

La maravillosa medicina de Jorge es una historia de Roald Dahl, el gran autor de literatura infantil. Jorge, empeñado en cambiar a su desagradable abuela, inventa una maravillosa medicina con la que consigue transformarla. Pero nada resulta como Jorge esperaba. Los animales de la granja también toman la medicina...y las situaciones más disparatadas no se hacen esperar.

The tragic and captivating persona of Vsevolod Garshin wouldn't be out of place at the heart of a grand drama, complete with breathtaking plot swings and poignant dialog. As it was, over the course of his short life, Garshin created a sizable and formidable body of work. The tales in this collection were initially intended for children. However, following the tradition of Hans Christian Andersen and Oscar Wilde, Garshin's stories transcend one age group and one audience, offering something to people of all ages.

Ганс Христиан Андерсен единодушно считается одним из лучших сказочников мира. Каждая из его сказок - литературное чудо. Целый мир волшебства, чудесных превращений и отважных героев, которые всегда переживают сильные, настоящие чувства!

Viele der Märchen Hans Christian Andersens haben eine relativ offensichtliche, häufig aber auch eine weitere, hintergründige Moral. So ist zum Beispiel relativ leicht ersichtlich, dass der Kaiser in "Des Kaisers neue Kleider" nicht so leichtgläubig sein darf und die Betrüger ihn durchaus zu Recht als seines Amtes unwürdig entlarven. Aber letztlich nimmt die Erzählung nicht die eine Figur des lächerlichen Monarchen aufs Korn, sondern die ganze Gesellschaft und die kollektiven Überzeugungen, denen man sich zu unterwerfen hat.

Otto grandi classici della tradizione favolistica europea interpretati da Gaetano Marino: "Cappuccetto Rosso"; "La pappa grande e deliziosa"; "Tre piume in volo"; "Madama Holle"; "Il pescatore e sua moglie"; "L'astuta figlia del contadino"; "Tutti a casa di Messer Babalucco"; "Il ladro e il suo maestro". Favole adatte un pubblico di tutte le età, dai più piccoli che ancora non le conoscono ai più grandi che possono riscoprire il fascino delle opere dei fratelli più celebri della storia della letteratura europea.

Here are 60 of the finest and most entertaining poems for younger listeners. There are nonsense poems ("The Jumblies"), classic animal poems ("The Snail"), stories of adventure ("The Ballad of Sir Patrick Spens") and Robert Browning's classic tale of adults getting their come-uppance ("The Pied Pipe of Hamelin").

Tanya Robyn Batt has a lifelong love of fabrics and is fascinated by the ways in which they can change the way we perceive the world and are seen by others. In this captivating collection, she brings together her favorite stories about fabrics from all over the world, and shows how storytelling itself is a magical weaving process. The history and passage around the world of each of the fabrics, from wool to batik, from flax to silk, is fascinatingly described.

Tutti a bordo! Pescatori di Livorno, fate disoccupate, l'intera dinastia dei Poltroni e tutti gli altri: si parte per un viaggio nel vasto regno della Fantasia. E saranno filastrocche impertinenti, giochi di parole e favole a rovescio, come quella del paese dove la bugia era obbligatoria. Con leggerezza e allegria, il grande poeta dell'infanzia continua a incantare con la sua amatissima raccolta di filastrocche.

The brothers Grimm collected and edited 210 fairy and folk tales, including such beloved classics as ‘Hansel and Gretel’, ‘Rapunzel’ and ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, into an intoxicating and bewitching combination of morality, love, honour and tragedy - and much more besides. Sir Ben Kingsley and Sir Michael Hordern provide captivating, immersive readings.

How can the Tortoise run faster than the Hare? What happens when the dog growls at its image? Or when the Country Mouse goes to supper with the Town Mouse? These wonderful stories have delighted adults and children for centuries, with their witty observations on animals and humans too. The stories are told with the enduring magic of a master story-teller, and set against the bright sounds of Vivaldi's Four Seasons and sound effects.

We have collected for you the most beautiful love stories in fairy tales ever written. This collection begins with tales from Hans Christian Andersen and Charles Perrault, two absolute masters of the genre, whose stories have been universally read ever since, and by tales collected by the Brothers Grimm, who compiled ancestral folktales known for their beauty and wisdom. Let children develop their imagination and sensitivity with these touching tales of love.

Retrouvez les plus beaux contes et les plus belles histoires pour enfants ! Ces merveilleux contes qui font rire, qui font peur et qui font rêver les enfants, filles ou garçons depuis des générations entières, sont réunis ici dans une très belle collection thématique. Les contes permettent un apprentissage moral et ludique pour les enfants, au travers de personnages auxquels ils peuvent s'identifier.

Fables and stories play an fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. These moral tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation: tales by Charles Perrault, Hans Christian Andersen, and various folktales for their elegance and morality, and fables by Jean de la Fontaine, the famous French poet, for their straight-to-the-point criticism of errors and the clarity of their teachings.

We proudly present to you 20 short stories specially selected for little girls in love with adventure, beauty and imagination. Classic tales and stories are an fundamental part of children's development, as they awaken imagination while bringing essential teachings. Little girls will delight with the feminine adventures of Goldilocks, Cinderilla, Beauty and many others essential feminine characters; they will meet characters both powerful and delicate, to help them build their own personality with joy and love.

Lorsqu'une grande voix du XXème siècle vous lit un conte, il n'y a plus qu'à fermer les yeux et se laisser emporter par l'histoire.

Classic fairy tales and stories are an essential part of children's development. This collection brings together rare fairy tales, stories, myths and legends, to feed the intelligence and imagination of children in their years of development.

Classic fairy tales and stories are an essential part of children's development. Our audiobook collection means to bring together the fairy tales, stories, myths and legends which have fed the children of many generations in the years when the imagination is awakening and craving stimulus and material to work upon. The classic stories in this compilation all have in common the use of powerful imagery, to feed children's dreams, ignite their imagination and stir healthy emotions into light; let your children discover the love of these fundamental parts of our culture and share the pleasure of narration.

Les œuvres essentielles d'Andersen et de Perrault, qui leur valut la célébrité mondiale, est constituée par leurs contes. S'inspirant des récits populaires, empruntant ses personnages et ses intrigues à la légende, à l'histoire ou à la vie quotidienne, leurs écrits sont destinés aux enfants, mais ils s'adressent aussi aux adultes par leur imagination poétique et surtout par le sens moral ou philosophique qui se cache derrière l'anecdote.

This collection brings together the best tales and stories for little boys. It includes folk tales, classic tales by Charles Perrault and Hans Christian Andersen, stories from Danmark, France, Italy, England, and the Arabian Nights; all these stories from around the world respond to boys' desire for exploration, feed their imagination, and help them develop their intelligence with timeless wisdom from every country.