Fairy Folk

Denzel Washington reads this larger-than-life tale about the African-American hero who was born with a hammer in his hand. Join John Henry on a scenic journey from cotton country to the wilderness, where he finds men of all colors working together to build a great railroad. In no time, John Henry becomes king of the railroad camps by driving more steel than any man alive. And, in an exciting contest that pits man against machine, he single-handedly out-performs a new-fangled steam drill.

Ladybird presents Ladybird Tales, a bright, richly adventurous audio storytelling experience. Reimagining classic fairy tales in a magical audiobook collection. Perfect for entertaining the little ones aged five and up. Featuring immersive sound design and beautifully composed music to whisk the whole family away on a magical adventure.

The Never After crew is back for another twisted adventure. This time, they’re off to Snow Country—that is, after they rescue the beleaguered Lord Sharif of Nottingham from the evil Robin Hood, who has been plaguing the land with his thievery and mischief. But Robin’s antics aren’t the only dangers afoot in the Kingdom of Never After. At the behest of her daughter, the evil Cinderella, Queen Olga has turned Prince Charming into a Frog after his wedding to the beautiful Hortense.

Nationally acclaimed storyteller J.J. Reneaux grew up Cajun for true, surrounded by the stories, music, food, and culture of rural communities in southeast Texas and southern Louisiana. A traditional storyteller who collects by word-of-mouth, Reneaux has developed her repertoire over years of collecting on front porches, school playgrounds, and her beloved fishing trips, as well as at nursing homes, airports, and at neighborhood fais-dodos.

The Prince of Nothing is a fairy tale by Puerto Rican author Hektor Thillet, set in the majestic mountain range of the Norwegian fjords. In The Prince of Nothing, a next-in-line royal of the ancient Norwegian monarchy, who has become disheartened with possessing what he believes to be everything his heart could ever desire, runs away in a desperate search to find Nothing.

Hoping to erase her tragic past, Empress Wu fills her kingdom with all beautiful things. She wants the Nightingale for its beautiful song. After sending her advisors to find the bird, Nightingale comes to her and offers to stay in her kingdom. Saddened by his captivity, Nightingale wishes to leave. Will the empress allow him to go?

Tiny Tom, no larger than his father's thumb, embarks on a series of fantastical adventures that lead him to King Arthur's court. After saving King Arthur from the clutches of an evil sorcerer, he becomes a member of the Knights of the Round Table, and the darling of Queen Guinevere.

The Seven Wonders adventures continue in this bind-up of The Select and The Orphan. The Select tells the story of thirteen-year-old Burt Wenders, the first documented carrier of the G7W gene, and his fated voyage to the island that would eventually come to house the Karai Institute. In The Orphan, learn the story of Daria, orphaned at a young age and enslaved by the Babylonians, and her valiant battle to escape the only city she's ever called home. These titles are together for the first time ever.

In the Kingdom of Dandelion, there lived a young princess named Lila. She lived in a beautiful castle with her grandmother, Queen Maribel, and her playful kitten, Pippin. Lila was kind and curious, but she often felt like she was too small to make a big difference. The kingdom’s Dandelion Garden, which brought joy to everyone, had begun to wilt, and the villagers grew worried. Lila knew she had to do something to help.

長く語り継がれてきたにほんのむかし話は、時代が変わっても日本人ならきっと誰しもが一度は耳にしています。心あたたまる話からちょっと残酷な話までありますが、どの話にも、そこにはずっと昔から語り継がれるだけの意味があります。誰もが根底に持っている日本人の心とも言うべきにほんのむかし話を、もう一度、音で感じてみてはいかがでしょうか。大人になった今、改めて聴いても、子どもに聴かせてあげても、そこにはきっと素敵な出会いがあることでしょう。それでは、オーディオブック「にほんのむかし話」をお楽しみください。 ※本作品は発表時の時代背景により、今日の社会では一般的でなく、不適切と思われる表現が含まれている箇所がございます。しかし作品のオリジナル性を最大限に尊重し、当時のまま忠実に再現することを優先いたしました。

Storyteller Jim Weiss brings to life these classic tales of a wish-granting Genie, the 40 Thieves, and talking animals. Jim transports the listener to the magical world of the Arabian Nights. An introduction to Scheherazade, who first spun the tales, leads into a selection of stories with a unique fascination.

"The Grey Fairy Book" is one of the most famous collections of fairy tales of all time. Andrew Lang, prolific writer and collector of folk tales, published it at the end of the 19th century. It contains fairy tales from all over the world, including: Donkey skin, An impossible enchantment, Fortunatus and his purse, The sunchild, The street musicians, Cannetella, The ogre, Prunella, The dog and the sparrow, The jackal and the spring, and many more! Also included: a pdf document with complete track list.

In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer such questions as "what is this place?" and "do I get to keep the T-shirt?" Newbies can check out the section on the divine cabins, learn about magical landmarks, and consult the chapter on training arenas. But Camp Half-Blood Confidential explores much more than just the buildings and grounds.

Young Arthur doesn't understand why pulling a sword from a stone qualifies him for kingship. Old Merlin tells him a story of his childhood, when he first learned to trust in himself: a story about fighting dragons, clashing armies, and a young boy's prophetic dreams. Merlin's story inspires young Arthur with the confidence he will need to become a great king.

Masterfully narrated by film star Kevin Kline.

The evil Duke of cold Coffin Castle fancies he has frozen time by stopping all of the clocks. He is fearful that one day a Prince may come and win away the hand of his niece, beautiful Princess Saralinda—the only warm hand in the castle. Several suitors have tried to court the Princess, but the Duke assigns them impossible tasks to thwart that fate. A few days before Saralinda's twenty-first birthday, a mysterious prince arrives to complete a seemingly impossible task and free Saralinda from the clutches of her uncle.

Red Riding Hood encounters an urbane wolf on the way to her sick grandmother's house.

Being the son of a Greek God, nothing in my life has been straightforward. Or monster-free. And it looks like that's not going to change anytime soon now that my arch enemy Luke wants to invade Camp Half-Blood via an ancient labyrinth.If he succeeds, thousands of bloodthirsty monsters will attack. So it's goodbye sunshine, hello darkness as four of us descend into the terrifying underground and beyond....

One week after their 11th birthday, the Fowl twins - scientist Myles, and Beckett, the force of nature - are left in the care of house security (NANNI) for a single night. In that time they befriend a troll who has clawed his way through the earth's crust to the surface. Unfortunately for the troll, he is being chased by a nefarious nobleman and an interrogating nun, who both need the magical creature for their own gain, as well as a fairy-in-training who has been assigned to protect him. The boys and their new troll best friend escape and go on the run.

Mary Pope Osborne retells thrilling stories from Homer's Odyssey, one of the greatest epics of all time.

夏休みのある日、ハリーは13才の誕生日を迎える。あいかわらずハリーを無視するダーズリー一家。さらに悪いことに、おじさんの妹、恐怖のマージおばさんが泊まりに来た。耐えかねて家出するハリーに、恐ろしい事件がふりかかる。脱獄不可能のアズカバンから脱走した囚人がハリーの命を狙っているという。　新任のルーピン先生を迎えたホグワーツ校でハリーは魔法使いとしても、人間としてもひとまわりたくましく成長する。