World Myths

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!

In this book you will find a selection of 16 well known legends, each of which relates to a particular place in South-eastern Wales. Wales is a land rich in folklore and legend. The beauty and mystery of the land enchants us with tales from the past.

Through riddles and songs, myths and legends, both children and adults are invited to delve into parallel worlds where they are taught valuable lessons on friendship, hard work, bravery, and much more.

The Fascinating World of Cats is an engaging book that delves into the mysterious and captivating world of cats. Filled with a wealth of information about these enigmatic creatures, the book covers a range of interesting facts and amazing myths about cats.

Inspire a sense of wonder in the night sky with this incredible collection of 15 folk tales for children.

Das Windpferd – In der Menschenwelt Teil 2Der Wind trägt Geschichten, Geheimnisse und neue Abenteuer – und diesmal führt er Max, Erika und Silberfeder zurück in den magischen Märchenwald. Doch etwas hat sich verändert. Die Verbindung zwischen den Welten ist stärker geworden, und die ersten Windkinder in der Menschenwelt können die Geheimnisse des Märchenwaldes in ihren Träumen sehen. Als Max und Erika merken, dass der Märchenwald lebendiger und unruhiger ist als je zuvor, spüren sie: Ein neues Gleichgewicht muss geschaffen werden.

She doesn't know where came from, but she knows where she is going. Grady Orphus sets out to save the Flumpkims, and just maybe, the whole wide world.

Through the magic of storytelling, Jamie Spaulding invites young listeners to believe in the transformative power of their own stories. "Jamie Wants to Care for the World" encourages children to not only read more but to dream more, imagine more, and, most importantly, to believe in themselves and their ability to make a difference in the world.

Eight fantastic stories, brilliantly retold, reaching from Africa to the United Kingdom. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your children to a selection of folk tales from around the world, written especially for children. Filled with sound effects and fun, these stories will introduce your children to a wider world of classic stories....

様々な分野で活躍するタレントや声優が名作文学のハイライトシーンを朗読します。　NHKラジオ第１「きらり10代！名作を読もう」で放送され、好評を得た作品がオーディオブックに登場！　朗読は鈴木杏さん。主な出演作：映画「空中庭園」、「頭文字D」ほか

Aurangzeb Alamgir (r. 1658-1707), the sixth Mughal emperor, is widely reviled in India today. Hindu hater, murderer, and religious zealot are just a handful of the modern caricatures of this maligned ruler. While many continue to accept the storyline peddled by colonial-era thinkers - that Aurangzeb, a Muslim, was a Hindu-loathing bigot - there is an untold side to him as a man who strove to be a just, worthy Indian king. In this bold and captivating biography, Audrey Truschke enters the public debate with a fresh look at the controversial Mughal emperor.

Ever since Angus was a wee baby monster, living below the surface of Loch Ness, his parents tried to teach him to be a proper monster. But as Angus grows bigger, he gets sloppy. "Puggy-nit" shells (peanuts) are piling up; his "grottie" (dirty) laundry is in a heap; "tatties" (potatoes) litter the floor. It's a mountain of a mess! And as Angus's trash heap grows, pushing him away from the comforts of home, a surprising Loch Ness sighting of his own awaits on the surface of the lake....

In a faraway land where women and girls had beautiful long beards, King Ukulu ruled with kindness and generosity. But when his precious gold ring goes missing, the kingdom is thrown into turmoil. The clever tortoise, Timiloko, steps in, determined to solve the mystery and win the king’s favor.

Have you ever wondered about the legendary Roman Gods that have been documented and portrayed across different media? Do you know what mythology says about them and who they were, really? The mysterious Roman Gods and Ancient Roman Heroes have been explained clearly and completely in this audiobook. For the lovers of ancient mythology, this audiobook brings valuable insights into Roman mythology, ancient history, and much more. The audiobook provides valuable insight into the polytheistic religion of Ancient Rome and gives an in-depth knowledge about Roman culture.

Eight folktales from all the corners of the world, wonderfully retold, reaching from the Caribbean to Russia. Hours of audio fun to keep children entertained while on the move! Introduce your family to a selection of folk tales from around the world, written especially for children. Filled with sound effects and fun, these stories will introduce your children to a wider world of classic stories.

Focusing on contemporary practices, The Culinary Imagination traces the social, aesthetic, and political history of food from myth to modernity, from ancient sources to our current wave of food mania. What does it mean to transform raw stuff into cooked dishes, which then become part of our own bodies; to savor festive meals yet resolve to renounce gluttony; to act as predators where in another life we might have become prey?

East Prussia, now Poland, is where I was born. In 1945, my family fled to the west of Germany. I went to school there and became a kindergarten teacher. In 1964, I immigrated to the United States, eventually becoming a Montessori teacher in Wisconsin, where I worked for many years. Reading to children, I learned that one of their favorite subjects was animals.

Corinne LaMer defeated the wicked Jumbie Severine months ago, but things haven't exactly gone back to normal in her Caribbean island home. Everyone knows Corinne is half Jumbie, and when local children begin to go missing, suspicious eyes turn to Corinne. To rescue the missing children and clear her own name, Corinne goes deep into the ocean to find Mama D'Leau, the dangerous Jumbie who rules the sea. But Mama D'Leau's help comes with a price....

Descubran una mágica colección de cuentos favoritos que han cautivado a niños y adultos de todo el mundo durante generaciones. Imaginen una fuerza mágica que capta la atención de sus hijos, al mismo tiempo que estimula su imaginación y empatía. Esa fuerza mágica existe: los cuentos.

Una raccolta delle fiabe più amate dai bambini! Con questa raccolta accuratamente selezionata delle migliori fiabe di tutto il mondo, potrete far conoscere al vostro bambino le storie più famose. Ognuno di noi le ha sentite almeno una volta. E questa è una buona occasione per farle conoscere anche al vostro bambino.