Short Stories Fairy Tales

Більшість творів, написаних Франком для дітей, становлять казки. Письменник часто використовував у них сюжети, взяті з народної творчості різних країн світу. Франка особливо цікавила в казках їх моральна спрямованість, ідейний зміст, співзвучність з тими проблемами й справами, якими жило тоді суспільство. Використані Франком сюжети набирали глибоко актуального значення, відзначалися яскравим національним колоритом, набували виразної виховної спрямованості. Франко надавав казковому жанру особливого значення у вихованні дитини.

A fantastic fairy tale retelling of Little Red Riding Hood all grown up. Will she survive on her own after tragedy takes her family as a child? Will her thirst for revenge on the Wolf be satisfied when prey becomes predator?

The parable "A Handful of Clay" by Henry Van Dyke tells us much about human potential. Read by award-winning audiobook narrator Mike Vendetti, this is a very good inspirational piece.

Ein Märchen über eine unglaubliche Verwandlung: Der Kalif Chasid zu Bagdad und sein Großwesir Mansor werden von dem bösen Zauberer Kaschnur, der seinen Sohn an die Macht bringen will, in Störche verwandelt. Dank der Eule Lusa, die sich als verwandelte Prinzessin herausstellt, schaffen sie es, an das Zauberwort zu gelangen, das sie zurück in Menschen verwandelt, und der Kalif kann gerade noch rechtzeitig seinen Thron einnehmen.

In the world far below the weaver-girl Engel, mortals on the gigantic earthy Jord, you and me and us, acknowledge her in several ways, although not necessarily in her name. Though her name and her greatest treasures remain unknown to most mortals, she is known through legends and identified as a guardian, an angel, a fair lady, and a weaver-girl. To any mortal who believes in the weaver-girl and in a place that once was, who can look within themselves and see light years away to an ancient past, it is possible to find a glimpse of the weaver-girl’s world - your inner light.

A golden statue comes to life and, with the help of a reluctant swallow, gives away everything he has. A fierce giant forbids children to play in his garden -- then realizes that only through sharing will spring ever come again. In these rich fables by Oscar Wilde, author of The Importance of Being Earnest, characters learn that kindness and giving are the greatest powers of all.

Inside every little girl lives a radiant princess, but all princesses have challenges to face, and this captivating collection of stories shows us what it means to become a true princess. Margaret Wolfson's dramatic narration is sure to make this romantic and spirited collection of princess stories from around the world a favorite with every little girl who dreams of becoming a princess herself.

Legends, myths, and old wives tales are told of the Krampus, creatures of Nordic persuasion who venture out of the deep woods around the time of the midwinter festival. None are more feared than the one called smol, but it was not always so.

The tale of Little Red Riding Hood takes an unexpected turn when the wolf's intended prey turns the tables on him and changes the course of his life.

Five tales that prove there is always more to the story.

After being rescued from the greedy mole by her faithful swallow and brought to the tropical kingdom populated by elves, Thumbelina finds herself thrust into the intricacies of elvish court politics and facing yet another marriage no one had asked her about.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is the most famous supernatural wild chase in all of literature. One of the best known American short stories, this tale has been produced countless times for television and film. A halloween classic!

A ship burns, sinking into the dark sea. There is only one survivor - a child hunted for the magic of her song. Hidden away on an isolated island, Lilette buries her magic deep, convinced it caused the deaths of those she loves. But she can’t run from who she is. And when her secret is revealed, the only thing that can save her is her song. It’s time to rise up and become what she was always meant to be. The most powerful witch ever born.

A heartwarming short story of an unlikely friendship forged between two races. Morvar the Vast flies over the forest one day when he encounters the one creature all dragons fear.

Ce sont trois contes écrits par Valérie Bonenfant, lus par Fabienne Prost. Le conte J’habite une flaque d’eau est illustré de façon sonore par Julien Jammes, designer sonore. La mer a des boutons : Alerte ! La mer est malade, elle est pleine de boutons blancs sur son eau de surface, mais que lui arrive t-il ? Elle n’est pas bien du tout. Peut-on la sauver ? L’oiseau et le sac : Un conte, où parfois le vent fait voler de drôles d’oiseaux. Vous n’en avez jamais vus ? Mais, si, ils sont colorés, transparents et pas toujours propres.

Written by Rudyard Kipling, the popular British Victorian writer, these origin stories are fantasized tales written with a delightful sense of whimsy that charms adults and children alike. These excellent readings by Ghizela Rowe & TimGraham make it abundantly clear why they have become such special classics that continue to tantalize and excite the imagination.

This is a selection from Kipling's The Second Jungle Book.

When a young John Lambton skips church to go fishing, he catches something unnatural. Fearful of his father's reaction to both skipping church and bringing such a foul creature to the house - he it throws in the well. Years later, after fighting in the Crusades, John returns home to an unpleasant surprise.

After the Indian Bill passes forcing Native Americans onto Indian Reservations, Davy Crockett leaves Congress determined to help them. Along the way, he tames a black bear he names Death Hug. He bottles Tennessee air, soil, and water, and together they take the long journey to visit his Native American friends. With a little help from Death Hug, Davy transforms the desert into a lush land so the Native Americans can resume their traditional way of life.

The Ghost of Kaiser Rock is a mixture of ghost stories circulating around a small town named Butler. It fits in quite well with helloween. The story about a young boy's short journey down a darkened road in his country neighborhood finishes up the book, but it certainly doesn't end the suspense.