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Every parent wants two things for their children: One is to have a rich, imaginative life; the other is to have everything they need to be physically healthy. Well, as far as colorful lives and staying healthy are concerned, Short Stories or Kids by Kids Club is just the thing! Using the most famous children's stories—including Aesop's Fables, The Three Little Pigs, Hansel and Gretel, and many more—this book will help your child enrich their life through the magic of storytelling and provide a wonderful, gadget-free sleep routine to help them recover from long, hectic days!

The vengeful King Schahriar agrees to stave off the execution of Queen Scheherazade until she finishes a particularly compelling story. Her plan? Bleed one tale into another. Through fanciful histories, romances, tragedies, comedies, poems, riddles, and songs, Scheherazade prolongs her life by holding the king’s rapt attention. With origins in Persian and Eastern Indian folklore, the stories of The Arabian Nights have been reworked, reshaped, revised, collected, and supplemented throughout the centuries by various authors and scholars.

It is almost impossible to envision what childhood would be like without the enchanting world of fairyland. Three-headed trolls, horses that carry their masters up mountains of glass, giants and dwarfs, monsters and magicians, fairies and ogres - these are the companions who will thrill young boys and girls of all lands and all times, as Andrew Lang's phenomenally successful collections of stories have proved.

Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Scheherazade, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Scheherazade always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever.

Toby Stephens takes us back to the world of cunning, adventure, mishap, and fun. Sheherezade, night after night, weaves her tales and Aladdin and his Magic Lamp, Sinbad the Sailor, Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and other tales come alive. The unforgettable music of Rimsky-Korsakov sets the scene perfectly. A delightful treat for young listeners.

The stories collected in the twelve volumes of Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors have captivated generations of readers. In The Blue Fairy Book, the first in his legendary series, Lang compiled and edited tales from the Brothers Grimm, Madame d’Aulnoy, and French, Scandinavian, and Middle Eastern sources. He captured the folkloric traditions and dark origins of dozens of the world's best-known fairy-tale characters, including Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Snow-White, Cinderella, and Rumpelstiltskin.

The second of Andrew Lang's famous collections of fairy tales, The Red Fairy Book will whisk you away to long-ago, faraway lands full of magic, danger, and adventure. Remember to always listen to the elder by the road who gives you a list of directions, and never look inside forbidden doors! Inside you'll find delightful original versions of the 12 Dancing Princesses, Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, and many more in this collection of 37 stories from French, German, Danish, Russian, Romanian, and Norse roots.

The Prince and the Dragon by Andrew Lang is a classic fairy tale filled with adventure, bravery, and mythical creatures. In this timeless story, a courageous young prince sets out on a daring quest to defeat a fearsome dragon that has been terrorizing a kingdom. Armed with his wits, a gleaming sword, and an unbreakable spirit, the prince faces magical challenges, dangerous foes, and the ultimate test of heroism. Will he be able to slay the dragon and restore peace, or will the beast’s power prove too great?

What if Odysseus’ journey didn’t end with his return to Ithaca? In The World’s Desire, legendary authors H. Rider Haggard and Andrew Lang reimagine the final quest of the great hero. After finding his homeland devastated and Penelope gone, Odysseus is drawn once more into adventure—this time by the captivating Helen of Troy. Mythology, romance, and epic adventure intertwine in this beautifully written novel, perfect for fans of Greek legends and classic literature.

Andrew Lang (1844-1912) was a Scottish poet and novelist, best known as a collector of folk and fairy tales. 'The Three Dogs' tells the story of a shepherd who trades his three sheep with a stranger for three dogs with magical powers. The dogs are able to help him slay a dragon and win a princess.

The third novel in the Waverley series, and Scott's personal favorite, The Antiquary centers on a young man called Lovel who meets Jonathan Oldbuck, a loquacious old antiquary, on a trip to Scotland. There Lovel falls in love with the daughter of Sir Arthur Wardour, a local landowner. However, with no wealth or title to offer, Lovel's feelings go unrequited until an extraordinary act of courage.

Turn your bedtime routine into a magical adventure with this collection of calming fairy tales that will have your children and whole family drifting off to the deepest, calming sleep they have ever have! With "Bedtime Fairy Tale Collection for Kids" you are not only just hitting play, you are unleashing 25 classic fairy tales which have been passed down for generations, unleashing adventures that will make dreams come alive.

Settle down as we take you and your little ones on a magical adventure into the world of these well loved classic fairy tales. These calming stories from some of the most well loved authors will entertain young children and toddlers, and help them fall into a peaceful deep slumber.

Fairytales are a universal part of childhood. No matter what time or what place you grew up, you have at one point or another heard that classic phrase “once upon a time.” They are usually the first stories we ever hear or read. These types of tales set us up to understand the art of stories and storytelling, and they are certainly worth revisiting. Here in The Blue Fairy Book, the first of Andrew Lang’s beloved collections of classic fairy stories, you will return to the tales you already know.

Jim Weiss's newest audio offering features Hansel & Gretel, Cinderella, and other classic tales from Andrew Lang's beloved Fairy Books. Jim Weiss brings to life an unforgettable collection of fairytales adapted from Andrew Lang's beloved Fairy Books. This newest offering from The Jim Weiss Collection features the classic stories of Hansel & Gretel and Cinderella, as well as lesser-known stories like A Clever Tailor and What Came of Picking Flowers.

I have created this special collection of stories because…in my youth and even today I love the fantasy and magic of fairytales, and I grew up longing for a prince charming of my own one day. Of course being a little boy, back then, I tended to imagine myself in the role of a princess as that seemed the only option.

In a world gone mad, only rationality and common sense can save it! Join seasoned policy professionals and long-time radio hosts Andrew Langer and Jerry Rogers as they bring in-depth discussion and real solutions to the world's most-pressing problems. Andrew and Jerry have decades of experience in both politics and public policy--Jerry is the editor of several sites in the Real Clear family of websites, and Andrew is president of the Institute for Liberty. Every week, they'll take the issues that are ripped from the headlines, break them down, get advice from experts in the field, and give you...

Another 25 fairytales from all over the world, with stories from Australia, America, Iceland, Japan, Sweden, Turkey, Germany, and many more! Enchanting stories you never heard before - but which you will love!

Another 25 fairytales from all over the world, with stories from Italy, Finland, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Russia, the Orient, and many more! Enchanting stories you never heard before - but which you will love!

Another 25 fairytales from all over the world, with stories from France, Germany, Japan, England, Denmark, Serbia, Greece, and many more! Enchanting stories you never heard before - but which you will love!