The enchanting tales of Merlin and King Arthur have proven their timeless appeal to old and young alike. Adventures abound in these first three books. Follow Merlin as he raises, protects and instills his great wisdom on young Arthur, The destined King of Britain. Arthur, as a young man, proves his birthright to the throne by releasing the magical sword from the stone. But it is his mastery of Excalibur, the sword that carries him to victory over his enemies that confirms his rule. Performed from the original writings of Sir James Knowles, this audio classic is sure to be a family favorite.
Imaginations will soar with this tale of the brave young girl with a true, loving heart. To save her father’s life young Beauty goes to live in an enchanted castle with a terrifying beast. Wondrous adventure awaits her here and a valuable lesson about the meaning of true love.
The classic story of Cinderella – the young girl forced to live among the ashes is an inspiration to all. Despite her mistreatment at the hands of her bossy stepmother and stepsisters, Cinderella keeps her spirits high and a song in her heart. Young listeners will delight in the storytelling as they enjoy this tale of the power of goodness.
Also includes the story:
Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess
Rapunzel has magnificent long hair, fine as spun gold and the sweetest voice in the entire kingdom. The witch, however, has Rapunzel locked away in the highest room in her tower.
Who will rescue the fair damsel?
Children will delight in the telling of the classic fairy tale.
The King and Queen’s dreams come true when their daughter, Briar Rose, is born. The whole kingdom rejoices. The twelve fairies of the land grant her goodness, beauty and riches beyond compare. But, that last forgotten fairy – the thirteenth one – has evil in her heart.
Children will cherish this telling of the classic fairy tale.
Also includes the stories of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
and Rumpelstiltskin.
"“Tell me glass, tell me true,
Of all the ladies in the kingdom
Who is fairest, tell me, who?”
Families will delight in this charming reading of the classic fairy tale.
Also includes the story of The Frog Prince.
Far out in the ocean, where the water is as blue as the prettiest cornflower and as clear as crystal, it is deep, very, very deep. There dwells the Sea King and his subjects...
So begins Hans Christen Andersen’s classic tale of the young mermaid who lives in the sea. Children and adults alike will delight in this telling of the classic tale.
Sebastian, the alchemist's son, must face a new evil. An old enemy, a magician whose power lies in stealing souls, has reappeared in a new and cunning disguise. He is using an ancient spell book to bring about a terror beyond imagining. Once again, Pip and Tim brave sorcery and danger to help Sebastian as he pursues his enemies through the centuries.
Rosie hates her life; she's always getting into trouble, and she desperately tries to hide the fact that she can't read properly. But everything changes when she is given a mysterious old watch and wakes up at Elizabeth I's court with the Spanish Armada approaching. When Rosie uncovers a spy she knows she must act and warn the Queen. Can she make it to the port before it's too late?
The unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of The Further Tales of Peter Rabbit, a new tale written and read by Emma Thompson.
In The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit, Peter's adventures take him beyond the boundaries of Mr McGregor's garden all the way to Scotland. Here he meets the gentle giant Finlay McBurney, a distant Scottish relative, and much entertainment ensues.
Emma Thompson, Oscar-winning actress and screen writer, is a long time admirer of Beatrix Potter's tales. She has a talent for creating engaging narratives with a dry humour similar to Potter's own and is the perfect choice of author for this new Peter Rabbit tale, to be published 110 years after the original.
Emma was inspired to set the tale in Scotland by her knowledge of Beatrix's childhood holidays there.
The Aldens are excited to visit a deserted South Seas island. But soon they discover clues that they are not alone. Is someone on the island watching them?
When the Aldens take a summer trip to the New England coast, they have a fun place to stay: a lighthouse! But strange things happen after it gets dark - an unknown woman is seen walking around, and Watch, the Aldens' dog, wakes up growling late at night. Can the Boxcar Children shed light on a seaside mystery?
