Short Stories Fairy Tales

The English writer and scholar Joseph Jacobs travelled the land collecting and recording every traditional English story he could find. Many of these stories are similar to well-known European stories but the English tales have a distinctive wit and humour of their very own.

American Fairy Tales is collection of 12 short stories written in 1901 by L. Frank Baum. Lyman Frank Baum was an American author, chiefly famous for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, plus 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts.

Fairy Story Shorts offer beautiful retellings of traditional tales, and are especially suitable for telling to children at bedtime! This tale is taken from the collection Fairy Stories & Fairy Stories, Traditional Tales for Children, Contemporary Tales for Adults by Clive Johnson, also published by Labyrinthe Press and available as an Audible audiobook.

This thoroughly revised edition of the award-winning folklore collection detailing the exploits of the beloved 800-year-old Turkish “wise fool”, Mullah Nasruddin (Nasreddin Hoca), presents 257 authentic, hilarious, and outrageous folk tales - dozens appearing in English for the first time. Author Suresha has done extensive research to locate, translate, and retell these centuries-old “naughty Nasruddin” stories from around the globe. Many bawdy, ribald tales, previously suppressed for moralistic reasons, explore taboo themes inappropriate for children.

Meet the Kitchen Imps - mischievous creatures who lurk behind the cupboard and under the fridge. Where do all the missing socks go? Find out with "The Joy of Socks". Learn the mysteries of the "Secret Kitchen" and gaze upon a rather familiar world with "Free Will". Dare you risk the king's wrath when you venture into the "House of Treasure"?

Eloise Blake has been fascinated by Prospect House, the shadowy Gothic house opposite, ever since she moved to the village of Hookfield. When its new owner turns out to be crime author Ross Farrell, Eloise is determined not to be distracted by him. Love, she thinks, is only true in fairy tales. But is Ross the Prince Charming she thought didn’t exist, or is he a beast in disguise?

Echo, violated by Zeus and banished by a jealous Hera, rediscovers love, only to have it cruelly snatched away. Scylla, whose great mistake was falling for the lover of her rival, Circe, faces an eternity trapped in the body of a monster. Psyche, raised up on a pedestal as the embodiment of Aphrodite, is married off to a monster whose face she shall never see. Three goddesses emerge from the sands of time to set the record straight.

The first installment of the Russian Collection for Kids series includes stories of strange creatures and fascinating journeys through unlikely places. Volume two invites its young listeners to visit with all sorts of animals and to explore different professions.

There are many versions of the Cinderella story. Not one of them, however, points out that one does not have to wear the glass slipper—even if it fits.

The coat. It was elegant. It was beautiful. It was so close that he could have reached out and touched it. And it was unquestionably his. A Neverwhere short story from one of the brightest, most brilliant writers of our generation - the Sunday Times and New York Times best-selling author of the award-winning The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

This previously rare, out-of-print collection is being republished with a new prefatory meditation by the author. Featuring Fowler's characteristic imagination, sly wit, and penetrating insight, Black Glass will be a welcome treat for fans new and old.

10 Short Children Stories is a beautiful piece by Jacob Battersby to help entertain and educate your child. Works great as an audiobook for helping your child get to sleep. The book travels from unicorns, to plastic bottles, all the way to issues with deforestation and overconsumption of electricity.

Ozzee the cat always dreams of a life away from his present misery. When someone appears to come to the rescue, should Ozzee take a chance or play it "safe" where he is? The unexpected find of a witch's broomstick could mean uncertainty and danger, or could it lead to excitement and adventure? Will Ozzee find new horizons and friends, or will his decisions lead to disaster? Click the "buy now" button at the top, and enter Ozzee's world today.

The Legendary Casey Jones brings together many of Geoffrey Thomas’s short stories for the first time, each brimming with the big heartedness, warmth, and homespun humor that he is known for. Sweeping through southern deltas, western prairies and colonial outposts, Geoffrey Thomas introduces a host of extraordinary characters in his mesmerizing tales of American heritage: blacksmiths, farmers, frontiersmen try to get by; a brave railroad engineer becomes a national hero; a Native American girl changes the course of history.

A collection of folk stories about art, money, drugs, and love told firsthand by the songwriter and storyteller Beans on Toast.

Escape the tower, rescue the Prince, and save the Kingdom in this collection of fairy tale retellings. Discover Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Snow White in these tales of fantasy adventure. Includes Tainted Ashes, Braided Silver, and Fractured Core.

Cinderella retold: Fae, vampires, shifters, and a Godmother who’ll grant you any wish - if you pay the price. Armed with knowledge that could change everything for humankind, Elle must confront the king. But it's the Godmother who now poses the greatest threat. Can Elle and Dex stop her from taking control of the kingdom? This is episode six of six of a serialized Cinderella retelling.

Get ready for the Easter holidays with a collection of entertaining short stories which will keep your little ones entertained during the day and send them off to a deep sleep at night. Easter holidays will never be the same allowing you to have some Quiet Time, and get the holiday you need as well. Don’t miss out! Press play and let the magical adventures begin now!

Step into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras with "Mardi Gras Day: Tales of Magic and Celebration," a captivating collection of stories that transport readers to the heart of New Orleans' most enchanting festival. From the bustling streets of the French Quarter to the grand parades and lively celebrations, each story in this book is a journey of discovery, adventure, and joy. Join young protagonists like Coco, Benny, Lily, and Jazzy as they embark on whimsical adventures filled with mystery, music, and culinary delights.

These delightful stories capture the very essence of India. These stories are set in both the rustic setting of laid back villages, where time has almost stopped, and the modern settings of cities, where everyone is in a hurry to reach somewhere, yesterday. Simple stories, simple ideas, simple thoughts remind one of the simple life that once existed and is now more and more getting lost as we are drawn inexorably into the speedy web of things.