Classics Audiobooks

Ali Baba und die 40 Räuber

Das wohl bekannteste Märchen aus 1001 Nacht: Der Holzfäller Ali Baba sieht zufällig, wie eine Räuberbande ihr Diebesgut in einem Berg versteckt, der sich dank eines Zauberspruches öffnen und schließen lässt. Ali Baba und sein Bruder bedienen sich an dem Schatz, doch als der Bruder von den Räubern erwischt wird und sie nun auch hinter Ali Baba her sind, ist es nur der klugen und schönen Sklavin Mardschana zu verdanken, dass die Räuber bezwungen werden können.

Märchen Aus 1001 Nacht (Author), Ernst-August Schepmann (Narrator)

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Die schwarze Prinzessin

Eine unheimliche Geschichte, die doch noch ein gutes Ende nimmt: Die Königin wünscht sich sehnlichst ein Kind und wäre sogar bereit, es vom Teufel zu bekommen. Kurz darauf wird sie wider Erwarten doch Mutter einer schönen Prinzessin. Diese stirbt jedoch an ihrem 15. Geburtstag und wird pechschwarz. Zuvor hat sie ihren Eltern verkündet, wie sie erlöst werden könne - mit einer Nachtwache an ihrem Sarg in der Schlosskirsche. Doch sie bringt die Wachen einen nach dem anderen um. Nur der Schäfer entkommt ihr und kann sie somit retten...

Wilhelm Busch (Author), Franziska Pigulla, Friedrich Schoenfelder (Narrator)

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Kalif Storch

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.

Wilhelm Hauff (Author), Irene Marhold (Narrator)

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Der kleine Muck

Die herzergreifende Geschichte des kleinen Muck, der wenig Glück im Leben hat: Als der kleinwüchsige Muck mit sechzehn Jahren Waise wird, zieht er hinaus in die Welt. Bei Frau Ahavzi findet er eine Anstellung als Katzenpfleger, doch als er von dort fliehen muss, nimmt er sich anstatt seines Lohns, den er nie erhalten hat, ein Paar Pantoffeln und einen Spazierstock mit. Diese, so stellt sich bald heraus, haben magische Wirkung, die ihm jedoch zunächst weitere Schwierigkeiten bereiten...

Wilhelm Hauff (Author), Irene Marhold (Narrator)

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The Puffin Book of Big Dreams

Brought to you by Puffin. Stories to spark your imagination - a celebratory collection of stories, poems and illustrations to mark Puffin's 80th birthday. Perfect bedtime listening, this wonderful anthology features brand new stories and poems from well-loved and exciting new Puffin authors. Plus, rediscover carefully curated extracts from Puffin's classic family favourites! And with quotes and motivational pieces from brilliantly inspiring leaders, scientists and actors on their own big dreams there is something magical for everyone to enjoy.

Puffin (Author), Christopher Gebauer, Gemma Whelan, Katie Leung, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith (Narrator)

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The Time Machine

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are unabridged and have been rewritten for younger audiences. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve. H. G. Wells's sobering, thought-provoking novel is one of the greatest works of science fiction ever created-and as powerful today as when it was written. After inventing a machine that moves through time, the Traveler leaves Victorian London and goes far, far into the future. At first, the world he discovers seems peaceful and prosperous. But as he looks below the surface he realizes that things are not exactly as they first appeared.

Chris Sasaki, H. G. Wells (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales

Brought to you by Penguin. Revisit the world of Beatrix Potter in this timeless new audiobook edition. Featuring all 23 of the classic tales, this new collection features a range of award-winning and contemporary voices, including Olivia Colman, Tom Hardy, Lily James, James Acaster, David Harewood and Joanna Lumley. Whether you're looking to relive those treasured moments of your childhood, or hoping to share some of your old favourites with your own little ones, there's no storybook world more pleasant than that of Beatrix Potter. Meet again the famous characters that children love and adore: Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, The Flopsy Bunnies, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, Jemima Puddle-Duck and many more. The complete cast of voices include: Olivia Colman, Lily James, Tom Hardy, Pearl Mackie, James Norton, David Tennant, Suranne Jones, Aisling Bea, Richard Armitage, David Harewood, Joanna Lumley, Hugh Bonneville, Ben Bailey Smith, Mandip Gill, Jessie Ware, James Acaster, Jenna Coleman, Yrsa Daley Ward, Will Young, Matt Baker, Robert Webb, Alfred Enoch and Gemma Whelan.

Beatrix Potter (Author), David Harewood, James Acaster, Joanna Lumley, Lily James, Olivia Colman, Robert Webb, Suranne Jones, Tom Hardy (Narrator)

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The Wind in the Willows

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are unabridged and have been rewritten for younger audiences. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve. Since 1903, the escapades of Mole, his friend Water Rat, shy Badger, and Toad of Toad Hall have delighted children, and adults, too. Follow the winning foursome through the seasons as they sail the river, get lost in the Wild Wood, take off on a merry adventure in Toad’s colorful carriage, and rescue Toad Hall from a band of nasty marauding weasels.

Kenneth Grahame, Martin Woodside (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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White Fang

Following Sterling's spectacularly successful launch of its children's classic novels (240,000 books in print to date),comes a dazzling new series: Classic Starts. The stories are unabridged and have been rewritten for younger audiences. Classic Starts treats the world's beloved tales (and children) with the respect they deserve. Half wolf, half dog, White Fang fully understands the cruelty of both nature and humans. After nearly starving to death during the frigid Arctic winter, he’s taken in first by a man who “trains” him through constant whippings, and then by another who forces him to participate in vicious dogfights. Follow White Fang as he overcomes these obstacles and finally meets someone who offers him kindness and love.

Jack London, Kathleen Olmstead (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle is a very special vet—because he knows how to talk to the animals!  So when he hears that there’s a terrible sickness hurting all the monkeys in Africa, the good doctor knows he must go and help them. Soon he’s off on an exciting adventure across the seas in this superb retelling of Hugh Lofting’s beloved classic.

Hugh Lofting, Kathleen Olmstead (Author), Rebecca K. Reynolds (Narrator)

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Just So Stories

William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. Charming and captivating, Rudyard Kipling’s stories tell such tales as how leopards got their spots, camels their hump and rhinos their grumpy tempers. Perfect for bedtime listening, these will win the hearts of listeners young and old. Sir Michael Hordern was a critically acclaimed actor on stage and screen, and does full justice to the rich variety, drama and humour of this beloved classic.

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Michael Hordern (Narrator)

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Through the Looking Glass

“If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?” Through the Looking Glass is the sequel to Lewis Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This story picks up with Alice in a strange land with nonsensical creatures, puzzling situations, and an extreme amount of whimsy and curiosity. The story follows Alice as she tries to make her way out of the nonsense world, journeying deeper into nonsense in the process. Beloved classic characters from other Alice stories make appearances in this novel, such as the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and the Red Queen. This book also has two of the most well-known Wonderland poems, “Jabberwocky” and “The Walrus and the Carpenter.” Through the Looking Glass is a nostalgic return to Carroll’s fantasy world for returning readers, or a whimsical and enchanting entrance to the world for first-time readers.

Lewis Carroll (Author), Erin Bateman (Narrator)

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