Myths For Children

Qui n'a jamais entendu parler des Mille et Une Nuits, et de la belle Schéhérazade qui récite ses histoires jusqu'au lever du jour ? Ce recueil est l'occasion d'en redécouvrir quelques-unes parmi les plus belles, grands classiques ou contes méconnus.

What if a single song drifting from a tower could change two destinies forever? In Rapunzel, by the Brothers Grimm, you enter the enchanting tale of a young girl taken from her parents and raised by a mysterious sorceress in a tower with no stairs and no doors—only a single window and her cascading golden hair. Despite her isolation, Rapunzel grows curious and kind, unaware that her life is about to change.

Here are the great stories of the Heroic Age, from the myths of the making of the universe to the death of Heracles. Set against the colorful background of Greece and the Aegean, the adventures of heroes such as Perseus the Gorgon-slayer, Dionysus, Theseus, and Jason and the Argonauts once again come to life.

Sophie Flufftail's Brave Plan: Lily and Jess are delighted to return to their friends in Friendship Forest. Emily Prickleback's Clever Idea: Best friends Jess and Lily visit Friendship Forest, where animals can talk and magic exists! Jess and Lily can't wait to attend the Rushy River boat race in Friendship Forest. Ruby Fuzzybrush's Star Dance: Lily and Jess can't wait to see the Fuzzybrush fox family wake the stars with their magical dance. But wicked witch Grizelda's black dragon is determined to make the forest dark...

Ewan McGregor reads "The Little Match Girl", a story about a poor little girl who is sent by her parents to sell matches in the street. It is Christmas Eve and it is very cold, but she dares not return home empty-handed. Instead, to try and warm herself ups bit, she lights match after match, and the glow of each reveals an extraordinary, but ephemeral, vision. Ewan McGregor is a Scottish actor, most famous his roles in "Trainspotting", "Moulin Rouge!" and the "Star Wars" franchise.

A mermaid's supernatural beauty serves one purpose: to lure a sailor to his death. The Massacre is supposed to bring peace to Eriana Kwai. Every year, the island sends its warriors to battle these hostile sea demons. Every year, the warriors fail to return. Desperate for survival, the island must decide on a new strategy. Now, the fate of Eriana Kwai lies in the hands of 20 battle-trained girls and their resistance to a mermaid's allure.

After a busy day, what could be more soothing than getting into bed and listening to some of the world's most beloved classic bedtime stories exquisitely read by award-winning narrator Alison Larkin and iconic British actress Virginia McKenna, OBE? Exclusively for Audible, this delightful audiobook ends with The Tale of Peter Rabbit, read by Alison Larkin.

The 365 Stories from Around the World is a treasure trove of stories from around the world - right from the barren sands of Arabia to the icy cold polar regions of Antarctica and different eras. Through this book, a child can travel and know about the culture and history of different places, all by sitting at one place!

Young Princess Irene is sent to the country to be raised in a half-farmhouse, half-castle located in the side of a mountain. While exploring the top of the castle, Irene becomes lost and inexplicably finds her way to a mystifying and beautiful woman spinning a thread. Princess Irene is drawn to the woman whom she discovers is her great-great-grandmother. But after she returns, her nurse, Lootie, refuses to believe in the old woman's existence.

People come from near and far to buy Walter’s delicious bread, cookies, and tarts. Everyone agrees he is the best baker in the whole Duchy. The Duke and Duchess love his sweet rolls for breakfast. Every morning, he carries a basketful of warm rolls to their castle. But one day the cat spills the milk he plans to use for the bread dough. What can Walter do? He grabs a pitcher of water and pours it into the flour. Will the Duke and Duchess notice the difference?

കേരളത്തിന്റെ മഹനീയ പുരാവൃത്തമായ പന്തിരുകുലത്തിന്റെ കഥ. മേഴത്തോൾ അഗ്നിഹോത്രിമുതൽ നാറാണത്തുഭ്രാന്തൻ, പാക്കനാർവരെ നീളുന്ന പന്ത്രണ്ടു കുലങ്ങളുടെ സംഭവഹുലമായ ജീവിതകഥ കുട്ടികൾക്കായി പുനരാഖ്യാനം ചെയ്തിരിക്കുന്നു.

Two tales, set in a time “when animals and human beings still talked to each other”, display Thomas King’s cheeky humor and master storytelling skills. Freshly reissued as an early chapter book, these stories are perfect for newly independent readers.

One of the most successful and beloved Victorian fairy tales... The Princess and the Goblin is the story of Princess Irene and her friend Curdie, who come face to face with the dreaded mountain goblins. This children's fantasy novel was originally published in 1872. It uses subtle layers of symbolism to tell a story of courage and honor.

In this breathtaking book we (finally!) discover THE TRUTH about your favorite fairy tale characters and settle several matters, not limited to the following: Is the Big Bad Wolf really that bad? What happens when Rapunzel finally lets her hair down? Why are frogs so attractive?

Thor’s hammer was stolen by the Frost King! Without it, he is unable to defend Asgard. In order to get it back, Thor must give Freya the Lovely to the Frost King to be his bride. Unwilling to marry a giant, Freya comes up with a plan to steal back the hammer—have Thor dress up in disguise! Will Thor be able to get his hammer back?

Alekos wants to be a mighty Greek soldier like Achilles! Despite being too small to fight, he stows away on a military ship. When an opportunity to ask his hero how to learn bravery and be a fierce warrior arises, will he be brave enough to take it?

Gerda makes the best pretzels in her German village. She dreams of having a fountain in her town so she can rest by it at the end of the day. She convinces the villagers to save money, but then the king asks to borrow it! When the king refuses to return the money, can Gerda use her pretzel-making skills to get it back?

Queen Minbe is known for her elephant-like ears! Her large ears cause her many problems because even the quietest of noises can give her a headache. This causes many issues with her ability to rule her kingdom. Her only escape is her nightly visit to her garden. How will one cricket and the other courtyard animals ruin her quiet evening?

Pegeen has been challenged by the fairy king. After being summoned by a large serpent, she must try to open 60 doors with a special set of keys, otherwise, she will not win her reward. Pegeen must find ways to dodge the fairy’s tricks.

Ingrid never learned to spin or sew. Instead, she gets a job as a maid at the castle. The other maids become jealous of her and lie to the queen about her skills. The queen locks Ingrid in a room and refuses to release her until she spins flax, weaves cloth, and sews a dozen shirts. Ingrid believes all hope is lost until three old hags come to help in return for one favor—call them Auntie.