Fairy Tales & Folklore Audiobooks

Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Classics of Childhood

These classic stories of magic, imagination, and inspiration will delight children again and again. From "Puss in Boots" to "A Day at Santa's Workshop," these tales will capture children's interest and spark their imagination. "Jack and the Beanstalk" is read by John Ritter, best known for playing Jack Tripper in the ABC sitcom Three's Company. "Puss in Boots" is read by the three-time Golden Globe nominee Robby Benson. "A Day at Santa's Workshop" is read by Betty White, five-time Emmy Award winner and the actress who played Rose on TV's Golden Girls. "Elfis, the Elf Who Saved Christmas" is read by Beverly Hills 90210 actor Brian Austin Green. "The Elves and the Shoemaker" is read by Michael York, the well known actor who has starred in numerous films, including The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers, Romeo and Juliet, and the Austin Powers box-office hits. Read By John Ritter, Robby Benson, Betty White, Brian Austin Green, and Michael York

Various Authors (Author), Betty White, Brian Austin Green, John Ritter, Michael York, Robby Benson, Various, Various Readers (Narrator)

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A Tale of Two Sisters

Ses, Maddy , Gemma are being photographed with their favourite girl-band when they flash through the stars to Karisma. As they search for the cat charm Maddy is blown over a cliff edge, and the girls learn why Morbrecia is so jealous of Charm. Charmingly written stories, appealing characters, and a beautifully imagined world with its own language. Read by Kate O'Sullivan (P)2004 Orion Publishing Group.Ltd

Amy Tree, Georgie Adams (Author), Georgie Adams, Kate O'sullivan (Narrator)

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Emily Windsnap and the Castle in the Mist

Everybody has a secret. Mine's a little different, though. I didn't even know about it until the first day of swim class in seventh grade. You see, I'd never been allowed to go in the water before. As it turns out, swimming comes naturally to me. Very naturally. In fact, so naturally that you might even say . . . well, it's true.   Here's my secret: I figured out that I'm a mermaid.

Liz Kessler (Author), Finty Williams (Narrator)

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The Islands of the Blessed

In this much-anticipated conclusion to the Sea of Trolls trilogy, Notland is no place to seek one's true calling. Or is it?

Nancy Farmer (Author), Gerard Doyle (Narrator)

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Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies

A deluxe treasury of family favorites selected by the bestselling mother-daughter team. Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton share a diverse mix of their most beloved poems, songs and lullabies in this timeless audio treasury. Brought to life with James McMullan's stunning watercolor paintings included in a bonus pdf, this anthology features nine themed sections, and nearly 100 poetry selections from a wide range of talent including William Wordsworth, E. C. Wells, Emily Dickinson, and more, as well as some special poems written by Andrews and Hamilton themselves-read by the authors for all to enjoy. With personal stories and anecdotes from Andrews woven throughout, this rich collection is one that families will grow with and cherish throughout the years. Julie and Emma's love for each other and the poetry is evident in their warm, heartfelt readings. It is easy to be swept up in the fun and beautiful scenes they create with their lovely voices. One of the most iconic, renowned figures in entertainment, Julie Andrews is a high-profile author who has written more than a dozen books for young readers, including the bestselling Mandy which has sold more than 150,000 copies since its first printing in 1971. This audio anthology will be a timeless collector's item and the perfect gift for children of any age. ***Please contact Member Services for additional documents***

Emma Walton Hamilton, Jim McMullan, Julie Andrews (Author), Emma Walton Hamilton, Julie Andrews (Narrator)

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The Shadow Dragons

World War II has been raging for three years, but a more terrible evil is just over the horizon. The last stones are falling from the Keep of Time, and the Imperial Cartological Society, led by Richard Burton, has collected doors and is building a new tower at the request of an old enemy: the Winter King's shadow. He has a terrible weapon -- the Spear of Destiny -- that can be used to command the shadows of anyone it touches. The Shadow King uses the Spear of Destiny to enlist an unstoppable army of Dragon shadows. And after the Archipelago falls, the Shadow King intends to use the turmoil of World War II to take over both worlds. All the legendary Caretakers, past and present, come together to save two worlds, and their only hope lies with a small group of companions who are on the quest for the broken sword Caliburn: the Grail Child, Rose Dyson; her clockwork companion, the owl Archie; a dead professor of ancient literature; and the mythical knight Don Quixote.

James A. Owen (Author), James Langton (Narrator)

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Fables

Short, original fables with fresh, unexpected morals poke subtle fun at human foibles through the antics of animals. . . . The droll illustrations, with tones blended to luminescent shading, are complete and humorous themselves.' -- Association of Library Service to Children, ALA.

Arnold Lobel (Author), Mark Linn-Baker (Narrator)

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Cinnamon

This charming fable of an exotic princess who refuses to speak currently exists only on Neil's official Web site and has never been published in print or any other format.

Neil Gaiman (Author), Neil Gaiman (Narrator)

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Curse of the Spider King

Will anyone escape the wrath of the Spider King? The Spider King's minions are crossing from Allyra to Earth to hunt for seven unsuspecting thirteen-year-olds, who are royalty from a foreign world. Stopped once by an ancient curse, the dark forces are determined to finish the job. The Seven's only hope for survival is a remnant of exiled Elves intent on restoring their kingdom. But can they be trusted? Navigating the tangled web of the Spider King, the teens must make a perilous choice: Go to Allyra and face an uncertain destiny, or remain on Earth and risk the lives of the ones they love. Insert disc 1 into your PC to access a glossary of principal characters and locations. Live the adventure and journey deeper into the prophecies of Berinfell at www.heedtheprophecies.wordpress.com

Christopher Hopper, Wayne Thomas Batson (Author), Greg Whalen (Narrator)

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Discovering Pig Magic

Mattie, Ariel, and Nicki are fast friends facing the pitfalls of life at thirteen. Mattie’s kitschy pig collection and agoraphobic mother might completely derail her social life. Ariel’s attempts to follow in Rachel Ray’s culinary footsteps have landed her in hot water. And Nicki is carrying a secret that threatens to cut her off from her best friends. After discovering a mysterious book of spells and performing a ritual, the girls leave their troubles far behind. Or so they think. Julie Crabtree's wonderfully funny novel captures the everyday lives of three quirky, engaging girls and shows that some wishes may be better left unfulfilled. “The value of friendship and honest emotions permeate this novel, as the characters discover who they are and how they can be there for their friends.”—Kliatt

Julie Crabtree (Author), Tavia Gilbert (Narrator)

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Sent

Critically acclaimed author Margaret Peterson Haddix continues her best-selling Missing series with Sent. Just as best friends Chip and Jonah discover they' re actually children kidnapped from history, they get sent back to their proper time period. Now in the 15th century, Jonah realizes he' s Edward V, the king of England, and Chip is his younger brother Richard, the Duke of York. Both boys know they need to find a way home fast, because they know their history-- Edward and Richard were murdered.

Margaret Peterson Haddix (Author), Chris Sorensen (Narrator)

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The Eyeball Collector

When his butterfly-collector father is swindled to within an inch of his life, a vengeful Hector leaves the city of Urbs Umida in pursuit of a fiendish villain with a glass eye. The trail leads to Withypitts Hall, a forbidding Gothic mansion as warped as its inhabitants and their secret schemes. Soon Hector finds himself embroiled in mysterious deeds more poisonous than his worst imaginings, but every twist and turn brings him closer to his revenge...

F.E. Higgins (Author), James Daniel Wilson (Narrator)

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