Greek Myths For Children

Maxat's adventures continue! The hot sun and the sparkling sea promise all the plain sailing. Everything around entices and allures with its divine beauty. Mythical gods stories unfold so vividly. But what is hidden behind the smile of the mighty Olympic Gods? Perhaps there is a devastating storm in store for our brave travelers?

Four of the greatest Greek legends produced in one magnificent collection - read and performed by Philip Bird, Keith Barron, Duncan Law, Stephanie Pack, and Kate Gielgud. Their outstanding performances introduce these timeless classics to a younger generation in a new and exciting way.

Errol longs for just a single day to pass that doesn't require him to put his life in danger. His desire for a respite, however, is complicated by two things: the arrival of a mysterious troupe of performers and the appearance of a bloodthirsty creature that kills its victims in a horribly gruesome fashion. Now Errol must determine what connection - if any - exists between the troupe and the killings, as well as find a way to stop the monster before the body count goes any higher.

From a smelly watering hole deep in the heart of the Serengeti to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum, join Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends as they gear up to be...GLADIATORS! Only if they win the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?

Monstre à corps d'homme et à tête de taureau, le Minotaure est enfermé dans le Labyrinthe, construit par Dédale. Il inspire crainte et terreur car ses repas sont composés de victimes humaines. Seul Thésée, célèbre héros grec peut sauver les athéniens de la terrifiante bête, par son courage et grâce au fil d'Ariane.

This story is excerpted from The Boy Who Shouted “Wolf!” But There Wasn’t a Wolf: And Other Tales by Geoffrey Thomas. These short stories are brimming with the big-heartedness, warmth and homespun humor that the author is known for. Geoffrey Thomas introduces extraordinary characters in this fantastical tale based on Aesop’s fable.

En esta fábula, un niño miente sobre un lobo que se come a sus ovejas. ¿Qué pasará cuando el lobo realmente aparece?

En esta fábula de Esopo, un zorro trata mal a su amiga y aprende una lección.

De la serie Mitología para niños de Shackleton Kids, llega el audiolibro que recoge los mejores mitos clásicos de todos los tiempos. La mitología clásica es un apasionante universo repleto de misterio y fantasía, con dioses, héroes y monstruos superpoderosos. Sumérgete en las aventuras de este audiolibro y disfruta de los mitos más célebres de todos los tiempos: 22 increíbles aventuras que te fascinarán, ¡y no podrás dejar de escuchar!

De la seria Mitología para niños de Shackleton Kids, llega el audiolibro más esperado: Los trabajos de Hércules. En la antigua Grecia, había leyendas sobre infinidad de héroes, seres nacidos de la unión de una divinidad y un ser humano que solían destacar por su valentía, su fuerza o alguna otra virtud. Pero, de entre todos ellos, el más famoso y apreciado fue, sin duda, Hércules. Por orden de los dioses, Hércules debió realizar doce peligrosos y arriesgados trabajos en los que debía enfrentarse con los monstruos más temibles del mundo.

More than 100 fables from the most famous storyteller of all time!

The Ant and the Grasshopper is an ancient fable that still has meanings today. After listening, try to guess the meaning of this fable. Several morals are given at the end. Facts about ants and grasshoppers are also included.

Little Boy Zombie lives on a big farm just outside of Romero Town with Mama Zombie, Papa Zombie, and Rex the Zombie Dog. One day, while Mama Zombie and Papa Zombie are away, Boy Zombie is left in charge of the farm. But when he gets bored, he decides to play a prank on the citizens of Romero Town. He yells toward town, "Humans here, humans here!" And everyone comes shambling to the farm to help. When they discover they've been tricked, Boy Zombie is warned by his elders: "Don't cry 'humans' when there are no humans!" But will he learn his lesson in time?

Listen to this version of a classic Aesop's fable, "The Boy Who Cried Wolf".

When you think of Aesop's Fables, you probably think of "The Tortoise and the Hare" or "Country Mouse and City Mouse". In this collection, Rob Cleveland brings you three of Aesop's lesser-known but equally powerful fables. You will learn why bats fly at night, why you should pick your friends carefully, and why even a tiny ant could be your guardian angel.

Growing up amongst the flowers and forests of Greece Persephone’s world is shattered when she’s whisked away by Hades, the love-struck god of the Underworld. As her mother searches the lands, a solution must be found. Can Persephone return to her old life or will she become queen of the dead forever?

Follow six kids on their journeys to a myth-themed amusement park. In this series, the rides bring kids unexpectedly into actual Greek myths where they run into people in need. Each kid fixes the scenario based on his or her own unique skills.

When barbarians invade Rome, Miranda the cat and her daughter Punka must find a safe place to hide from the chaos. They make their way through the burning city, collecting motherless kittens as they go. At last they reach the Colosseum, but even there, danger lurks! How these fortunate felines survive to become the noble ancestors of the cats of modern Rome is all due to the cleverness of the cat they come to call Miranda the Great, Queen of the Colosseum!

Ovid’s got a lot on his mind, and he pours it all into the pages of a notebook. Inspired by his namesake, he wryly records his classmates’ dramas as modern-day Roman mythology. There’s Sophie and Caleb, the Psyche and Cupid of cyber-couples; poetic Paula, who pursues filmmaker Franny like Apollo chasing Daphne; and graphic-novelist Duwayne, a Proserpina shuttling between divorced parents. Meanwhile, Ovid hides his own Olympian struggles and a disturbing secret.

En esta fábula de Esopo, dos ratoncitos con vidas muy diferentes enseñan el valor de la humildad.