Myths
Prometheus Illbound
Read by Peter Tucker
André Gide
There is a witty and absurdist character to this contemporary setting of the plight of Prometheus, in which Zeus appears as a tremendously w…
The Wonderful Adventures of Nils (Version 2)
Read by Gerald Moe
Selma Lagerlöf
Nils Holgersson is a boy who would rather cause trouble than be responsible. One day as he is skipping out on going to church he captures an…
The Demi-Gods
Read by Joe Bergin
James Stephens
In this memorialized Irish tale, 3 huge winged demi-gods (part god/part human) have descended to earth to experience human existence. They e…
My Book of Favourite Fairy Tales (version 2)
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Edric Vredenberg
"Here they are again, the old, old stories, the very best; dear Cinderella, wicked old Bluebeard, tiny Thumbling, beautiful Beauty and …
Adventskalender 2020
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Various
Diese Sammlung ist ein Adventskalender und enthält für jeden Tag vom 1. bis 24. Dezember eine Aufnahme über Weihnachten, den …
A Primary Reader: Old-time Stories, Fairy Tales and Myths Retold by Children
Read by Sarah Jennings
E. Louise Smythe
This is a book of simple, classic stories for beginning readers. It is included in Year 1 of the Ambleside reading list. There are short lis…
Legends of Saints and Sinners
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Douglas Hyde
"I have called the present volume "Legends of Saints and Sinners," which to a certain extent it is; but I mean it for a book …
The Laughing Bear and Other Stories
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Robert Bloomer Hare Bell
A collection of unique stories for listeners with the wisdom to see a bit beyond the printed words. The stories start in Korea with The Lau…
Raggedy Ann's Wishing Pebble
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Johnny Gruelle
Raggedy Andy raised up on his cotton stuffed elbow and whispered to Raggedy Ann, "Less have another adventure! Shall we?"And Ragge…
Captain Salt in Oz (Version 2)
Read by Phil Chenevert
Ruth Plumly Thompson
A voyage on the famous Nonestic Ocean! What could be more thrilling than that? We—many of us—have taken trips on the prosaic Atlantic or eve…
Mongan's Frenzy
Read by Michele Fry
James Stephens
James Stephens is famous for his retellings of Irish myths and fairy tales. This tale is about 1.5 hours in length, full of magical lore and…
Duizend en één Nacht, Tweede deel
Read by Marcel Coenders
William James Mcglothlin
Koning Schahriar denkt door zijn vrouw bedrogen te zijn. Om herhaling te voorkomen besluit hij voortaan elke avond een nieuwe vrouw te trouw…
The Pig Brother and Other Fables and Stories
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Laura E. Richards and Laura E. Howe Richards
Here are some really amusing stories and fables told with delightful wit. Some poke fun at human foibles and some are there for the simple j…
The Emerald Story Book
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Various
There is no richer theme for children’s stories than the miracle of Spring. The selections in “The Emerald Story Book” aim to serve the youn…
Psyche
Read by Marcel Coenders
Louis Couperus
Psyche is een poëtische vertelling, symboliseerend een opvatting van Mensch en Wereld. Drie factoren beheerschen het menschenbestaan, d…
Christ Legends
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Selma Lagerlöf
These are beautiful little stories about Christmas from the Swedish storyteller Selma Lagerlöf. As she explains in the first story, th…
Phantasmion
Read by mlcui
Sara Coleridge
In 1837 came Phantasmion, a Fairy Tale, Sara Coleridge's longest original work, described by critic Mike Ashley as "the first fairytale…
Fifty Funny Animal Tales
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Laura Rountree Smith
"This book contains short stories of animals that will charm the children. Such characters as the Funny Fox, the Happy Hare, the Willfu…
Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 17
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Various
This collection is dedicated to recordings of short mythical or legendary works which are in the Public Domain. The stories tell of legends,…
The Hollow Tree Snowed In Book
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Albert Bigelow Paine
Once upon a time, in the Big Deep Woods, there was a big hollow tree with three hollow branches. The tree animals living in each of these …