Nature Myths

La conocida leyenda del flautista que encantó las ratas de Hamelin ha sido contada por años como un cuento alegre con un final feliz, pero como suele suceder con estos cuentos de hadas, los originales pueden ser muy diferentes a las versiones más contadas. La ciudad de Hamelin siempre tuvo ratas,¡ y muchas! Nunca fueron un problema, ya que los gatos las mantenían controladas.

No debemos reirnos de alguien porque sea feo; a lo mejor, nos llevamos una sorpresa cuando pase un poco de tiempo.

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.

The Fascinating World of Cats is an engaging book that delves into the mysterious and captivating world of cats. Filled with a wealth of information about these enigmatic creatures, the book covers a range of interesting facts and amazing myths about cats.

En 1284 la ciudad de Hamelín estaba infestada de ratas. Un buen día apareció un desconocido que ofreció sus servicios a los habitantes del pueblo. A cambio de una recompensa, él les libraría de todas las ratas, a lo que los aldeanos se comprometieron. Entonces el desconocido flautista empezó a tocar su flauta, y todas las ratas salieron de sus cubiles y agujeros y empezaron a caminar hacia donde la música sonaba. Cumplida su misión, el hombre volvió al pueblo a reclamar su recompensa, pero los aldeanos se negaron a pagarle y todo cambiará.

Rusé, cruel, prudent, hypocrite, habile ou encore courtisan, le renard est omniprésent dans les fables de La Fontaine comme dans la littérature moyenâgeuse. Et si finalement tous les différents traits de caractère du renard à l'imagination fertile des fables n'étaient pas ceux des hommes ?

A chi non piacerebbe avere un gatto come il protagonista della divertente favola di Charles Perrault? Un gatto che pensa, che parla, che aiuta il suo padroncino a diventare ricco e famoso!

In questo audiobook dedicato ai più piccoli, sono narrate tre belle favole: "Il topo di città e il topo di campagna", che racconta le vicende di due topini che hanno opinioni diverse; "Il corvo e la volpe", la storia di un corvo vanitoso alle prese con una volpe furbissima; "Il cane e la lepre", l'avventura di un leprottino un po' disubbidiente che fortunatamente un orso tirerà fuori dai guai. La vocina simpatica del topo di campagna, il ringhio feroce di un cagnaccio ingordo, il gracchiare di un corvo vanitoso, e le voci di tanti altri animaletti, terranno compagnia ai più piccini, facendoli sorridere.

En este conocido cuento, los tres cerditos nos recuerdan que el camino mas facil, el que nos cuesta menos, no es siempre lo mejor.

Is there really such a thing as a midlife crisis - a true crisis in a person's life that happens in midlife? Yes, there is. But fortunately for most of us, it is a fairly rare event. Unlike the midlife crisis, a midlife transition is a quasi-universal reaction to the major changes that take place in midlife, mentally, physically and in relationships. This book describes the powerful, dynamic forces that underlie both the midlife crisis and midlife transition and provides, through clinical case material, a detailed description of each.

The Velveteen Rabbit is the classic tale of a beloved stuffed rabbit who, while once fluffy and huggable, has become worn out and threadbare after years of being loved. He is saved after being discarded and taken to Rabbitland, where he becomes “Real” and is cherished for the rest of time.

Edgar Award-nominated author Brenda Seabrooke reimagines the tale of the three little pigs in this enchanting fable. Here James, Marvin, and Lester Pygg have just put the finishing touches on their new brick house when a knock sounds at the door. It’s a wolf! But the Pyggs know better than to let a big, bad wolf in. So the wolf hatches a new plan - sit and wait until the Pyggs come out.

When an ugly duckling flies away from home to escape from teasing words, she begins the adventure of a lifetime. But when she returns to central park in Spring, she discovers she has transformed into a beautiful swan.

Snakes are one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. With their unique anatomy and behavior, they have captured the imagination of people for centuries. In this book, you will explore the world of snakes and learn some interesting facts and myths about this amazing creature.

Could griffins have been real? When Adrienne Mayor carefully read the ancient Greek and Roman descriptions, this mythic hybrid of a lion and an eagle sounded like something people had actually seen. What could explain that evidence? After a decade of hunting through myths, poring over old maps, and tracing the discoveries of modern dinosaur hunters, she found the answer: awesome dinosaur fossils observed by ancient gold hunters in the Gobi desert.

In The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse, Beatrix Potter introduces listeners to the hardworking and meticulous Mrs. Tittlemouse, a small wood mouse with an immaculate underground home. As she goes about her day, Mrs. Tittlemouse faces constant challenges in keeping her house clean from pesky insects and uninvited guests. With patience and persistence, she tidies up and restores order to her cozy home, all while maintaining her characteristic politeness.

In The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse, Beatrix Potter presents a delightful story of contrasts between town and country life. When Timmy Willie, a humble country mouse, accidentally ends up in the bustling city, he meets Johnny Town-Mouse, a refined and elegant city mouse. The two friends explore each other’s worlds, discovering the joys and challenges of their very different lifestyles.

It's Halloween. The trees are ablaze in fiery reds. Excited children don colorful costumes. And there's mystery and fun around every corner! When Addy, Michael, and Karl finish trick-or-treating, their bags are brimming with treats. But the fun isn't over yet. Their good friend Stillwater the panda has one more special surprise in store for them. A mysterious visitor is about to tell them a spine-tingling story - one that will fill each and every listener with wonder.