Myths For Girls

This Irish version of the Cinderella story is a classic fairy tale as you have never heard it before. Master storyteller and folklorist Padraic Colum creates a completely unique world of enchanted woods, marauding giants, gossiping geese, and a supernatural cloak made of crow feathers. Through her many adventures, Maid-Alone, Colum's heroine, remains steadfast in her quiet strength and wisdom. Listeners of all ages will enjoy this magical retelling of a familiar legend.

Once upon a time, there was a handsome prince who - no, that’s not right! Once upon a time, there were strong, fierce women who plotted, schemed, took action, showed kindness, used magic and trickery and made their own destiny. From the long-haired Petrosinella who escaped the tower and broke the spell that the ogress had cast over her and Nana Miriam who beat a hippo using politeness and magic, to Kate Crackernuts who tried to save her stepsister from her mother’s curse, these are stories of girls doing it for themselves!

A German fairytale, and one of the Brothers Grimm's famous collection, The Goose Girl tells the classic story of a pure-hearted princess and a wicked villain. Unlike many fairy tales, this villain is not an evil stepmother, or a wicked witch, but instead a servant, who sees an opportunity to take the princess' life for her own.

Волшебные сказки для детей от 7 до 12 лет. Сказка о том, как три красавицы-сестры смогли удивить своей историей самого шаха и его визиря и помогли освободить от колдовства троих прекрасных принцев и двух своих сестёр.

Have you ever been certain you saw something out of the corner of your eye, only to find there’s nothing there? Or visited somewhere that feels "special" somehow and you can’t figure out why? Lucy could tell you all about that. When she senses an eerie presence in her room one night, she has no way of knowing she’s about to go on an adventure. A journey that will take her to ancient, magical places just hidden from the world she knows.

Our third release from Gwyneth Rees' 'Fairy' series. Lucy can't believe her eyes when she wakes in the night to find two tooth fairies on her pillow! Their job is to collect children's teeth and make a potion that creates golden Goodness to sprinkle around the world. But there is a selfish sprite in fairyland who wants all the Goodness for herself! With the help of the Tooth Fairy Queen, can Lucy and her two new friends stop the sprite before all the gold has gone?

A magical re-telling of one of the most-beloved fairy tales, which no child’s library should be without! The Little Mermaid is curious to see the world above the water, but it’s forbidden. One day, when nobody is is looking, she slips above the waves and falls in love with a prince. Longing to see him again, she asks the Sea Witch to help her become human. But, for Sea Witch’s spell to work, the Little Mermaid must make a difficult choice. Will she ever see the prince again?

> The Ride is the tale of a girl and her pony - and a special mission that changes the course of American history. Inspired by 200 years of oral tradition, Griffin’s memorable children’s book has been called the "girl power answer to Paul Revere." Children’s author and teacher in the MFA Writing for Children program at Chatham University, Kitty Griffin shows a special adeptness for entertaining young readers and producing stories kids turn to again and again.

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 princess' maid turns on her mistress while traveling and forces her to switch roles with her. The false princess then kills the princess' horse to keep it from talking and forces the real princess to herd geese with the boy, Conrad. Conrad begins to notice strange things about the new goose-girl and informs the king. Will the false princess be discovered?

Wings of Wonder: The Little Girl and Her Dragon's Quest is an enchanting adventure book that will take you on a journey through a magical land filled with wonder and excitement. The book follows the story of a little girl named Lily and her pet dragon, Spark, as they embark on an incredible quest filled with adventure, friendship, and bravery.

This modern adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale presents the heartwarming story of Adriana and her grandmother, who travel to a new world in the hopes of finding a better life. But suddenly Adriana's dreams are shattered, and she's left with only a flute, a box of matches, and her faith in God to fulfill her dreams. A wonderful story full of compassion, love, and faith.

A widowed queen sends her daughter to a faraway land to marry. Accompanying the princess are her magical horse Falada, who can speak, and a waiting maid. The queen gives the princess a special charm that will protect her as long as she wears it.

"The Little Match Girl" (Danish: Den Lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne) is a short story by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen. On a cold New Year's Eve, a poor, young girl tries to sell matches in the street. She is already shivering from cold and early hypothermia, and she is walking barefoot having lost her too large slippers. Still, she is too afraid to go home, because her father will beat her for not selling any matches, and also as the many cracks in their shack can't keep out the cold wind. The girl takes shelter in a nook or alley and sits down.

Jessie has helped the magic people of the Realm to escape danger twice now. But now her world is in danger. Bushfires threaten her beloved home, Blue Moon, and only a wish - a very powerful wish - can save it. For this, Jessie needs a wish-stone, which means she must make a very treacherous journey.

Pulgarcito tenía una ilusión: poder ayudar a su padre en su trabajo, llevando la carreta, para que así se sintiera orgulloso de él, a pesar de ser tan pequeño. Y lo consiguió: un día, su padre se puso malo y le encargó que llevara el carro al mercado. Pulgarcito se subió a la oreja del caballo, y.

Giving her baby brother a kiss, brave little Miriam places Moses' basket into the river. With one quick push, she sends him into the water, hoping her wish will come true and her brother will be saved from Pharaoh's orders. But will Pharaoh's daughter arrive in time to rescue him?

'Mi princesa valiente' te lleva a un mundo donde el coraje, respeto y sabiduría brillan en cada historia. Esta colección de cuentos inspira a los niños a abrazar su fuerza interior y desafiar estereotipos.

7 yoshdan 12 yoshgacha bo’lgan bolajonlar uchun mo’ljallangan odamlar haqidagi hayotiy ertak. Ertak oddiy qiz haqida bo’lib, bu qiz o’tkir zehni va fahm-farosatini ishga solib, shohga erga tegishi va juda qiyin vaziyatdan chiqa olishini bayon qiladi.

Nathaniel Hawthorne's retelling of the story of Perseus and the Gorgon, Medusa - the lady with snakes for hair - whose gaze will turn you to stone. For all ages, not too hard for younger listeners, and not too simple for older ones.