Fairy Collection

Storyteller Jim Weiss brings classic fairy tales to life. These stories of magic and wonder include "Rapunzel," "Puss in Boots," and more.

A boy is murdered and made into a stew by his evil stepmother, who buries his bones beneath a juniper tree outside their house. The boy is reincarnated as a bird who flies forth from the tree and enlists the townspeople to help him exact revenge.

Zeus, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, and the other denizens of Mount Olympus feel almost as present and larger than life today as they did when they were worshipped as gods. Humanity has been telling and retelling stories about the characters from Greek and Roman myth for centuries—heck, the Romans liked the Hellenic originals so much, they remade them faster than Marvel remakes Spider-Man movies. And from Virgil's Aeneid to Xena: Warrior Princess to Percy Jackson to The Song of Achilles, the obsession has never waned.

From bestselling author B.B. Reid comes a wicked retelling of your favorite fairytale. America’s sweetheart has been canceled. From teen star to international phenom to the biggest celebrity in the world, Aurelia George has suddenly found herself on the other side of adoration. The public...

Publiés en 1697, les Contes de Charles Perrault sont un recueil de récits merveilleux qui ont marqué la littérature pour enfants.

From master anthologist Ellen Datlow comes an all-original of weird tales inspired by the strangeness of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Between the hallucinogenic, weird, imaginative wordplay and the brilliant mathematical puzzles and social satire, Alice has been enjoyed and savored by every generation since its publication. Datlow asked 18 of the most brilliant and acclaimed writers working today to dream up stories inspired by all the strange events and surreal characters found in Wonderland.

In the coastal fishing village of Whispering Wave, where summer brings throngs of tourists and fairy tale entities, a dark terror lurks. As the sun sets, the serene waves become treacherous, releasing the funa-yurei, sinister Sea Phantoms that drown anyone who dares to wander the streets at night. Lorelai Blackwater, the village witch, reveals a grim solution: to quell the nightly horrors, the sea monster umi-bozu demands a virgin sacrifice.

Gripping tales that abound with fantastic characters and astonishing twists and turns, Greek myths confront what it means to be mortal in a world of powerful forces beyond human control. Little wonder that they continue to fascinate readers thousands of years after they were first told. Gods and Mortals is a major new telling of ancient Greek myths by one of the world's preeminent experts.

Professional faerie and storyteller Tanya Robyn Batt lifts the veil between the faerie world and our own, introducing a variety of faerie folk through stories, poems, and snippets of lore from Britain and Ireland. Introductions to each story are filled with fascinating historical and literary details about faerie customs, among the shower of pixie dust, glittery stars, and fluttery dragon flies.

When his evil stepfather King Reginald betrays Prince Snow, he’s forced to flee Apple Kingdom a wanted criminal with a bounty on his head. Snow’s Fairy Godfather, Blue, suddenly has his hands full keeping his ward alive now that bounty hunters, Wizard Knights, and Inquisitors are after Snow’s head.

Weigh anchor and prepare for the voyage of a lifetime with this spectacular collection of sea stories taken from myths, folklore and oral histories from all over the world. Young listeners can thrill to the epic voyages of the trickster Maui, who made the islands of Polynesia; swim with dragons alongside China's Lin Moniang; and enjoy the mischievous antics of the Klabautermann, a mischievous German sea-goblin. Pirates, mermaids, ghost ships and more can be found inside.

Jim Weiss brings you a big recording full of surprises; with original songs and the very best folktales for listeners of all sizes. Expect giant grins all around.

An assassin who sees the future. A maiden on a crusade. And an enchanted horse that topples cities…. Once upon a time, before the Brothers Grimm, when fairytales were romantic fantasies for entertaining adults and frightening children….

From the twisted imagination of Andrew Buckley comes an original set of Christmas fairy tales designed to educate, amuse, and horrify in equal measure. Discover the true nature of a trickernack, witness the plight of the evil Christmas gnome, and learn the consequences of Timmy Tinker's insatiable greed—and that's just the beginning.

Taut and spellbinding, Immersions by Kyle McCarthy follows the aftermath of a celebrated dancer’s abrupt decision to quit her company and join an enclosed convent in France, and her younger sister’s obsessive conviction that her sister’s ex-husband is responsible. “Immersions moves with...

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Step into a world of wonder with this beautifully told collection of fairy tales from the legendary Hans Christian Andersen, specially selected and adapted for young listeners. Volume 1 features 12 magical tales, each one a gentle bedtime adventure filled with talking animals, kind-hearted characters, and faraway lands. These classic tales are brought to life with soothing narration, perfect for helping toddlers and young children relax, unwind, and drift peacefully to sleep.

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.

The blue fairy book is one of the most famous collections of fairy tales of all time. Andrew Lang, prolific writer and collector of folk tales, published it at the end of the 19th century. It contains fairy tales from all over the world, including: The bronze ring, East of the sun and west of the moon, Aladdin and the wonderful lamp, The white cat, Beauty and the beast, Ali Baba and the forty thieves, The history of Whittington, Gulliver's voyage to Lilliput, Jack the giant-killer, and many more! Also included: a pdf document with complete track list.

"The Yellow Fairy Book" is one of the most famous collections of fairy tales of all time. Andrew Lang, prolific writer and collector of folk tales, published it at the end of the 19th century. It contains fairy tales from all over the world, including: The golden crab, Iron John, The wizard king, The glass mountain, Fairer-than-a-fairy, The three brothers, Donkey cabbages, The flying ship, The glass axe, and many more! Also included: a pdf document with complete track list.