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People have been telling fairy tales to their children for hundreds of years. And for almost as long, people have been rewriting those fairy tales - to help their children imagine a world where they are the heroes. Karrie and Jon were reading their child these stories when they hit upon a dilemma, something previous versions of these stories were missing, and so they decided to make one vital change. They haven't rewritten the stories in this book. They haven't reimagined endings or reinvented characters. What they have done is switch all the genders.

The second of Andrew Lang's famous collections of fairy tales, The Red Fairy Book will whisk you away to long-ago, faraway lands full of magic, danger, and adventure. Remember to always listen to the elder by the road who gives you a list of directions, and never look inside forbidden doors! Inside you'll find delightful original versions of the 12 Dancing Princesses, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and many more in this collection of 37 stories from French, German, Danish, Russian, Romanian, and Norse roots.

Existují i pohádky, ve kterých se nevyskytují pohádkové obludy, kde nevítězí mocné kouzlo či hrubá síla, ale navrch má rozum, moudrost a vtip. Hrdiny chytrých pohádek bývají lidé zdánlivě obyčejní, kteří se v životních zkouškách téměř vždy osvědčí jako lidé naopak neobyčejní, moudří a stateční. Posilují naše sebevědomí a připomínají nám, že k vítězství nad lží a nelidskostí nepotřebujeme čaromocný meč ani pohádkového dědečka, stačí mít kuráž, bystrý rozum a dobré srdce.

The Halloween Harvest (Herobrine's Library of Horror: Book Two) Drop the candy and run! NOW!!!! Jane and her friends are in for a real treat this year. The Pumpkin Man is coming for their souls. He's not just another urban legend. No, he's very real... This spine tingling thriller will have you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Who will survive The Halloween Harvest?

Meet fifteen heroines who defy convention, challenge expectations and forge their own happy endings in this selection of unforgettable folk tales. These role models defy stereotypes, strike out with courage and provide wonderful role models for young listeners. Hear about brave Elisa, who rescues her brothers from a terrible curse; free-spirited Leelinau, who breaks tradition and chooses her own future; and clever Princess Pyeonggang, who saves a whole country with her wits!

The Folk of the Faraway Tree is the third enchanting story in the Faraway Tree series by the world's best-loved children's author, Enid Blyton. When Joe, Beth and Frannie move to a new home, they discover an Enchanted Wood just outside their doorstep. Soon they find the Faraway Tree, which is the beginning of many magical adventures...Come with them and their new friends Silky the fairy, Saucepan Man and Moonface, as they discover which new land awaits them at the top of the Faraway Tree.

Retold by Donna Jo Napoli, this is a collection of 29 magical stories from a wide variety of cultures/countries, including Italy, Hungary, Morocco, Angola, Zimbabwe, Turkey, Russia, Japan, China, Fiji, India, Chile, Mexico, as well as three tales from Native American cultures: Inuit, Brule Sioux, and Cheyenne.

Uncle Wiggily has been a reassuring friend to millions of children since early in the 20th century. He is a cheerful "bunny rabbit gentleman" who understands people-talk and has dedicated his life to helping animals and children with his wonderful knack for setting things right.

Nationally acclaimed storyteller J.J. Reneaux grew up Cajun for true, surrounded by the stories, music, food, and culture of rural communities in southeastern Texas and southern Louisiana. A traditional storyteller who collects by word-of-mouth, Reneaux has developed her repertoire over years of collecting: on front porches, school playgrounds, and her beloved fishing trips, as well as at nursing homes, airports, and at neighborhood fais-dodos.

Do your children have a hard time falling asleep at night? Would you like to help them relax and fall asleep? For kids, the unfortunate consequences of growing up in our busy, tech-connected society bring them to focus suffers, mental health suffers, and sleep suffers. Here is a tested and smart method to help you children fall asleep. These stories will bring your children into the magical world of fairy tales.

Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss weaves an enchanting spell with four classic tales of magic, bravery, and kindness. From the Colosseum of ancient Rome to the Imperial Palace of China, from mysterious islands to blizzard-whipped mountains, young listeners will explore far-off lands, meet magical creatures, and be drawn into stories they'll want to hear again and again.

Stories at the Tipi contains nine of Joe Hayes’ greatest stories including: "Rain"; "The Gum Chewing Rattler"; "¡Válgame Dios!"; "One Day, One Night"; "Sky Pushing Poles"; "Promises"; "Yellow Corn Girl"; "The Earth Monster", "Yellow Behind the Ears"; and "The Cricket".

Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to listeners as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere, and sense of adventure that made the original tales world-famous.

Les frères Grimm ont recueilli des centaines de contes populaires, dont l'origine se perd parfois dans la nuit des temps ; ils sont aujourd'hui un des fondements de notre culture, et la source des plus belles histoires pour enfants. Cette sélection rassemble des contes rares des frères Grimm, pour introduire les enfants au plaisir de la narration tout en partageant avec eux celui de la découverte.

Set your imagination alight with this selection of more than 25 bedtime stories by a much-loved children's author. From pixie dressmakers to thundering giants, meet a host of magic and memorable characters along with some familiar friends in Moonface and Saucepan Man from The Magic Faraway Tree. This stunning treasury brings together some of Enid Blyton's most delightful stories for younger children, creating the perfect bedtime treat.

This is a story from the Tales from the Arabian Nights collection.

Camping Stories for Kids is a unique collection of entertaining, educative, and camping stories. Each short story stands alone and takes the listener on a brand new camping adventure. The stories are sure to help expand your kids’ vocabulary and teach them about integrity, honesty, love, and more.

Dance along to 'Shuffle and Squelch', jump about to 'Keep on Go' and enjoy favourite fables such as 'The Mouse and the Lion' and 'The Wind and the Sun'. Sing along with this fun and action-packed collection, featuring Julia Donaldson's classic fable and action rhyme songs – perfect for dancing to at home, singing in the car or winding down for bed.

Este libro reúne sus mejores cuentos: Blancanieves, La Caperucita Roja, Hansel y Gretel, El lobo y las siete cabritas, Blancanieves y Rosaroja, La muerte de la gallina y El rey de los pájaros.

A selection of some of the most famous fairy stories which every child needs to foster their imagination. The following stories can be found on this title: "The Story of the Three Little Pigs", "The History of Dick Whittington", "Beauty and the Beast", "Goldilocks and the Three Bears", "Puss in Boots", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "Ali Baba", "The Brave Little Tailor", and "The Princess on the Glass Hill".