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A young man confined to his basement, a broken-down car, and surveillance video footage aren't normal elements in a fairy tale. But in this 21st-century retelling of Beauty and the Beast, Carlo Mostro must challenge himself to go beyond his comfort zone...the basement. Will he let Belle help him?

Why on earth would an emperor walk down the street in his underpants? This first-person narrative provides listeners with the answer—directly from the emperor himself—while subtly teaching about point of view and supporting curriculum standards.

The Bremen Town Musicians never wanted to be heroes. They wanted a recording contract! At least that's the story listeners hear from the donkey's point of view in this charming twist on a classic fairy tale that supports curriculum standards.

Tania "Thumbelina" Pulgar may be small, but she's fierce in the wrestling ring. When her friend Jorge “The Mouse” Mendoza introduces her to a manager named Mr. Mole, she’s promised a pro career full of fame and fortune. But soon Thumbelina is miserable as she's dragged from match to match and forced into a flashy new persona that just isn’t a good fit. Can the little wrestler break free of Mr. Mole’s hold and live her own life?

A dandelion-obsessed witch mother, a car crash, and the attention of teenage boys lead to fourteen-year-old Dandelion's imprisonment in a remote tower. If Dandelion wants to escape the tower (and the control of her witch mother) she must learn how to stand up for herself.

When Chantella's mother died, she thought it couldn't get much worse. But now she is bullied by her stepfamily, and her dad has done nothing about it! Her one chance out is a singing competition. Chantella has a beautiful singing voice, but her stepsiblings are jealous.

Beauty is sailing the ocean when pirates attack and her dad is thrown overboard. Just as he sinks beneath the waves, something horrible rises - a kraken! Without hesitation, Beauty makes a deal to become the giant squid's prisoner if it rescues her dad. But as Beauty explores the island she's now marooned on, the girl discovers secret treasure that may hold the key to saving herself...and the sea beast.

Cinderella's stepmother and two stepsisters treat her like dirt. Each and every day, they force her to clean their clothes, cook their meals, and only give her rags to wear and crumbs to eat. But each night, in secret and in shadows, Cinderella trains to be a ninja!

When you have a problem, where can you go for answers? The library! When Matt and his friends join Ms. Gillian, the Specialist, on another Adventure in Makerspace, they find themselves in a fairy-tale world. With the Big Bad Wolf and an angry witch on their trail, can they build their way out? Join them to complete Mission: 3-D Printing!

Una increíble adaptación para niños de esta obra fundamental de la literatura universal. En esta cuidada versión, los pequeños y los grandes tendrán un acceso fácil, enormemente atractivo y muy entretenido al clásico de Cervantes. Don Quijote es un personaje que nos hace reír, que nos conmueve y nos hace pensar. Don Quijote nos enseña y nos hace más humanos y, sobretodo, abre para nosotros las puertas de la magia. ¡Siempre es un buen momento para dejarnos maravillar por las increíbles y locas aventuras de este caballero andante!

The first book in the Sisters Ever After series! Sleeping Beauty's younger sister has always lived in her shadow—until now. Perfect for anyone who loves fairy tale retellings about sisters and princesses! For years, Briony has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Rosalin, and the...

Cameron Battle grew up reading The Book of Chidani, cherishing stories about the fabled kingdom that cut itself off from the world to save the Igbo people from danger. Passed down over generations, the Book is Cameron’s only connection to his parents who disappeared one fateful night, two years ago. Ever since, his grandmother has kept the Book locked away, but it calls to Cameron.

This story is an adaptation of the original German fairy tale König Drosselbart by the Grimm brothers. It is set among the Vikings, where Viking-girl Gro just does not fit into the customs of her society. When her father conspires with one of his "drengrs" to break her spirit, Gro uses her wit and courage to find her own path in life.

This troll is ready to clear his name! Ever since Deklyn became famous for one tiny, no-good day, he's been on a mission to set the record straight. Many people have heard the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff, but now it's time to join Deklyn as he opens the cold case to this classic tale to tell his side of things.

Wölfe verschlucken Menschen und Geißlein, Prinzessinnen werden vergiftet, Frösche werden gegen die Wand geworfen: Sie sind manchmal ganz schön brutal, die klassischen Volksmärchen! Was ja nicht unbedingt heißt, dass das schlimm ist - aber es gibt doch viele kleine und große Hörer, denen eine gewaltfreie Version lieber wäre. Dieses Hörbuch präsentiert zehn Märchen der Gebrüder Grimm und von Hans Christian Andersen, kindgerecht und mit viel Humor neu erzählt und gesprochen von Jürgen Fritsche.

Как люди стали птицами? Почему киты не подходят близко к берегу? Откуда на земле взялась соль? Почему Колыму называют золотой? Много небывалого и удивительного поведал замечательному детскому писателю Андрею Усачеву мудрый говорящий ворон Юкагирыч во время путешествия по суровому, но полному таинственных чудес северному краю – Колымскому.

Askungens muskompis Gus ger henne en bukett med vackra rosor. Men Askungen hamnar i knipa eftersom den lilla musen av misstag har plockat blommorna från Lady Tremaines trädgård. Askungen tar med sig Gus in till byn för att köpa en ny rosenbuske, utan att veta att den årliga marknaden hålls i byn just den dagen. Mitt i alla festligheter råkar Gus välta en gigantisk tårta som byns bästa bagare har bakat åt kungafamiljen! Som tur är kan Jack, Luke, Perla och resten av mössen hjälpa Askungen att baka en ny, mumsig dessert. Men är den lika god som den ser ut?

A new take on Aesop's Fables with stories from around the world. The world is connected, and so are our stories. In this picture book, adapted for audio, we're introduced to short versions of Aesop's Fables as they're told in various corners of the globe. The stories included are: The Heron...

Bon Bon and Popup is a creative way to introduce your little one to digital safety. It teaches them how to protect themselves from online scammers and stay safe online. This book is a makeover of the old story of the wolf and the sheep. Now, the wolves are online, targeting our kids at an early age. Learning about digital safety is a must and never too early.

Real life and fairy tales collide in Never After: The Broken Mirror, the third installment of the funny and thrilling series from #1 New York Times–bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz. The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that...