Tales Of Wonder
Classic fairy tales and children's books to delight all ages. From Hans Christian Anderson and The Brothers Grimm to the Fairy Books of Andrew Lang and more. These timeless tales of wonder are stories you'll want to hear again and again.
MARIANNAÂ - The Firelight Fairy Book
A kind dwarf raises an orphaned baby girl, and when she comes of age, gives her a precious gift.
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THE ELF MAIDEN - from "The Brown Fairy Book"
Betrayed by his friend, a young man must try to survive a harsh winter on a deserted island.
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DAPPLE GRIM - by Katherine Pyle
Wonder Tales From Many Lands - When the youngest son of seven inherits only his father’s horses, it is a better bargain than he realizes.
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THE SHIFTY LAD - from the "Lilac Fairy Book"
A clever boy determines to use his wit to become a master thief.
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THE BIRD OF TRUTHÂ - from the Orange Fairy Book
A young prince seeks to restore his and his sister’s heritage, but first he must find the Bird of Truth.
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THE MAGIC RING - from the Yellow Fairy Book
From the "Yellow Fairy Book" - A young man rescues a dog and a cat from cruel treatment and is rewarded by their loyalty.
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THE LOST HALF HOUR - by Henry Beston
The Firelight Fairy Book - A simple lad is bullied and laughed at, but at last finds his fortune.
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THE FALSE PRINCE AND THE TRUE - Lilac Fairy Book
Lilac Fairy Book / Portuguese - A young man faces the sentence of death for striking the Prince, and an old woman says she can save him - for a price.
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THE STOOL OF FORTUNE - from "Twilight Land" by Howard Pyle
From "Twilight Land" by Howard Pyle - A wandering soldier has strange adventures and finds his fortunes much improved by a magical stool, but can he keep it?
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THE WHITE BIRD - by Howard Pyle
From "The Wonder Clock" by Howard Pyle - A stork rewards a kind action by a young fisherman and makes his fortune.
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THE GRANDMOTHER OF THE GNOMES - from The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book
From The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book - Finding herself in the kingdom of the Gnomes, a young girl must pass difficult tests to survive and be reunited with her father.
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THE MAGIC PIPE by Katherine Pyle
Tales of Folk and Fairies -
Three brothers seek their fortune and the Princess as a wife.
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My Father Finds the Dragon.
CHAPTER 10 - My Father Finds the Dragon.
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My Father Makes A Bridge.
CHAPTER 9 - My Father Makes A Bridge.
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My Father Meets A Gorilla.
CHAPTER 8 - My Father Meets A Gorilla.
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My Father Meets A Lion.
CHAPTER 7 - My Father Meets A Lion.
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CHAPTER 6 - My Father Meets A Rhinoceros.
CHAPTER 6 - My Father Meets A Rhinoceros.
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CHAPTER 5 - My Father Meets Some Tigers.
CHAPTER 5 - My Father Meets Some Tigers.
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My Father Finds the River.
CHAPTER 4 - My Father Finds the River.
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My Father Finds the Island.
CHAPTER 3 - My Father Finds the Island.
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My Father Runs Away.
CHAPTER 2 - My Father Runs Away.
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My Father Meets the Cat.
CHAPTER 1 - My Father Meets the Cat.
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The Cat That Winked
Old Mother Hulda is neglected by the villagers but her clever cat is determined to improve her fortunes
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Thumbelina
A woman asks a witch to grant her wish for a tiny child
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The Prince With the Nine Sorrows: by Laurence Housman
A prince begins a long search for his missing sisters
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The Frog Princess
A prince is forced by his father the King to marry beneath him- to a frog!
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The Tale of the Blue Glove
A princess searching for true love tests three handsome princes
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The Widow’s Son
A widow has had enough of her lazy son and sends him off into the world to seek his fortune
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Kari Woodengown
 With the aid of the Blue Bull, a girl escapes her wicked stepmother
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The Good Little Mouse
An imprisoned Queen’s kind action to a little mouse brings her a change in fortune
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Rumpelstiltskin
A young Queen fearing for her life makes a terrible bargain with a strange little man
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The Sleeping Beauty
Deep in an enchanted wood lies a sleeping Princess who is under a spell
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The Twelve Months
A young girl cruelly treated and given impossible tasks by her stepmother, is befriended by the Twelve Months
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The Three Silver Citrons
A true Princess is cruelly betrayed by a jealous maid who hopes to take her place
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The Crown’s Warranty: by Laurence Housman
A queen desires the crown for her own son and schemes to take it from his step brother
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The Necklace of the Princess Florimonde
An evil Princess brings doom on all who would wed her
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The Seven Golden Peahens
A King gives his three sons a challenge- find out who is stealing his golden apples
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The Twelve Dancing Princesses
What is the mystery behind the twelve Princesse’s worn out dancing slippers?
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Yellow Lily: by Padric Colum
The Prince of Erin wagers a Giant that he can beat him at gaming
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Madschun
When a lazy youth beholds the Princess, he decides to marry her and no other
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