A BBC Fairy Tale Collection
Eight Dramatisations of Classic Children's Stories
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At bedtime, in the car or just for fun!
This enchanting collection brings to life eight traditional fairy tales as full-cast recordings. Created with music, sound effects and all the expertise of the BBC, these much-loved stories will thrill a new generation of children.
The classic stories in this collection are:
Sleeping Beauty
A princess sleeps for 100 years.
Jack and the Beanstalk
A magic beanstalk just keeps on growing.
Hansel and Gretel
Two children lost in the forest.
Little Red Riding Hood
A cunning wolf gets up to some nasty tricks.
The Ugly Duckling
A young bird surprises everyone.
The Little Mermaid
A mermaid falls in love with a prince.
The Emperor's New Clothes
One small boy speaks his mind.
The Tinder Box
A soldier meets a dog with huge eyes.
Encourage your child's enjoyment of listening and comprehension with BBC Audio.
Performed by Douglas Blackwell, Andrew Branch, John Bull, Teresa Gallagher, Kathleen Helme, Edward Kelsey, Julian Rhind-Tutt, Jill Shilling, Ian Targett, Jo Manning Wilson, John Baddeley, Garard Green, Fred Harris, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Judy Parkin, Richard Pearce, Anne Rosenfeld and Susan Sheridan.
Produced by Colin Smith.
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The 23 tales in this set have never lost their popularity and sell in their millions all over the world. Meet again the famous characters that children love and adore...Peter Rabbit, Squirrel Nutkin, the Flopsy Bunnies, Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Tom Kitten, Jeremy Fisher, Jemima Puddle-Duck and many more.
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5 out of 5 stars
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lovely nostalgic
- By JoyAMama on 11-12-13
By: Beatrix Potter
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The Ultimate Classic Collection for Children
- By: Charles Dickens, The Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and others
- Narrated by: Megan Follows, Barbara Rosenblat, Georgia Lee Schultz, and others
- Length: 18 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 8
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5
This delightful collection of 13 children’s classic stories features Alice in Wonderland, The Bell, A Christmas Carol, Cinderella, Emily of New Moon, The Little Match Girl, The Little Mermaid, Little Red Riding Hood, Scourge of the Desert, The Secret Garden, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Lackluster voice acting
- By Amanda on 12-26-22
By: Charles Dickens, and others
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The Wizard Of Oz (BBC Children's Classics)
- By: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Dramatisation
- Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6
Dorothy and her little dog Toto befriend the Tinman, the Scarecrow, and the Cowardly Lion as they travel down the yellow brick road to the City of Emeralds. Maureen Lipman cackles splendidly as the Wicked Witch of the West in this acclaimed BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of L. Frank Baum's famous and much-loved tale.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good Classic
- By Angelica on 06-23-07
By: L. Frank Baum
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The Beverly Cleary Audio Collection
- By: Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray
- Narrated by: Andrea Martin, Johnny Heller, Christina Moore
- Length: 16 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 574
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 415
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 416
Beverly Cleary has been a part of America’s childhood for over 50 years. Now enjoy this rare collection of some of your favorite characters and their funny, heart-warming stories. Includes: Ellen Tebbits, Otis Spofford, Emily's Runaway Imagination, Mitch and Amy, Socks, and Muggie Maggie.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Stories are great, Usage is a bit difficult.
- By Lea B. on 07-31-18
By: Beverly Cleary, and others
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The Henry Huggins Audio Collection
- By: Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray
- Narrated by: Neil Patrick Harris, William Roberts
- Length: 15 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,828
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,386
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1,385
Henry Huggins’s adventures are finally all in one location! Come join Henry on Kilckitat Street as he gets into hijinks – usually with the help of Ribsy and none other than Ramona Quimby. This collection includes: Henry Huggins, Henry and Beezus, Henry and Ribsy, Henry and the Paper Route, Henry and the Clubhouse, and Ribsy.
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4 out of 5 stars
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My 6 year old daughter loves this book.
- By Christopher on 11-06-12
By: Beverly Cleary, and others
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The Adventure Collection
- Treasure Island, The Jungle Book, Gulliver's Travels, White Fang, The Merry Adventures of Robin
- By: Jonathan Swift, Jack London, Rudyard Kipling, and others
- Narrated by: Simon Vance, Michael Page, Buck Schirner
- Length: 40 hrs and 21 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 860
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 752
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 745
This set includes five tales of extraordinary heroism, marvelous intrigue, and exceptional courage that have inspired and amazed people for generations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Here are the Chapter Numbers for Each Book
- By Lynnette on 06-10-16
By: Jonathan Swift, and others
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Fifty Famous Fairy Tales
- By: Rosemary Kingston - editor
- Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 298
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 165
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Story4 out of 5 stars 166
Here is a timeless and wonderful collection from the best sources of fairy tales: Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, the Brothers Grimm, and Antoine Galland.
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5 out of 5 stars
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good narration, easy to understand
- By Stephanie on 12-25-09
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Poirot's Finest Cases
- Eight Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations
- By: Agatha Christie
- Narrated by: Full Cast, John Moffat
- Length: 15 hrs and 37 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 3,262
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2,883
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Story5 out of 5 stars 2,861
John Moffatt stars as the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. The ABC Murders: A chilling letter sets the sleuth on the trail of an enigmatic killer. After the Funeral: A wealthy businessman is dead, and his sister thinks it was murder. Death on the Nile: Poirot is in Egypt when a chilling murder takes place. Peril at End House: Whilst on holiday, the sleuth encounters a young woman, a hat and a bullet. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: Mrs Farrars is found dead, one year after the death of her husband.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent performances
- By Customer on 01-25-15
By: Agatha Christie
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The Anne of Green Gables Collection
- Anne Shirley Books 1-6 and Avonlea Short Stories
- By: L.M. Montgomery
- Narrated by: Susie Berneis, Tara Ward
- Length: 73 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 958
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 758
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 758
Fans of L. M. Montgomery's Anne Shirley rejoice! Collected here are six of the original Anne Shirley books in the order they were published. This collection includes Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne's House of Dreams, Rainbow Valley, and Rilla of Ingleside. Published between 1908 and 1921, these heartwarming tales of hidden hopes and cherished dreams will enchant fans and new listeners alike.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Part Guide
- By J. Cooper on 03-08-19
By: L.M. Montgomery
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The Roald Dahl Audio Collection
- Includes Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James & the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Enormous Crocodile & The Magic Finger
- By: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Roald Dahl
- Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,591
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,213
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,211
Roald Dahl’s wickedly funny novels have turned him into the world’s number one storyteller. In this collection five splendiferous stories are brought to life by the author himself.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Shame that's abridged, but wonderful nonetheless
- By Julieta de los espíritus on 02-24-14
By: Roald Dahl
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A Christmas Carol
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Hugh Grant
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5,658
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 5,172
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Story5 out of 5 stars 5,148
First published in 1843, it tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean and unpleasant man who dislikes people generally and Christmas especially. One Christmas Eve he is visited by the ghost of his former business partner Jacob Marley and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come and given a glimpse of the many homes and lives which Scrooge has touched in his wretched life to date. After their visits, Scrooge is transformed into a kinder, gentler man.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Christmas Classic Given New Life
- By E-Hank3 on 12-26-20
By: Charles Dickens
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The Mark Twain Complete Collection
- All 12 Novels; The Complete Short Stories; Travel Writing; Essays; and Chapters from My Autobiography
- By: Mark Twain
- Narrated by: Nathan Osgood, Ian Porter, Kenneth Jay, and others
- Length: 280 hrs and 21 mins
- Highlights
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 5
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 5
This audiobook, read by Audie award-winning narrators, includes unabridged recordings of all Mark Twains's greatest works: 12 novels; over 120 of his beloved short stories; Chapters From My Autobiography; 5 pieces of short non-fiction; and 6 pieces of his groundbreaking, wide-ranging travel writing.
By: Mark Twain
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The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Audio Collection
- By: C. S. Lewis
- Narrated by: Kenneth Branagh, Alex Jennings, Michael York, and others
- Length: 33 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 16,182
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 13,910
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Story5 out of 5 stars 13,860
For over 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. This box set includes all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew; The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy; Prince Caspian; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair; and The Last Battle.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Comes without book subdivisions - chapter key below
- By Daniel on 01-07-20
By: C. S. Lewis
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Little House in the Big Woods
- Little House, Book 1
- By: Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Narrated by: Cherry Jones
- Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4,163
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 3,366
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3,352
Told from four-year-old Laura's point of view, this story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Laura lives in the little house with her pa, her ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack. Pioneer life is sometimes hard for the family, since they must grow or catch all their own food as they get ready for the cold winter. But it is also exciting as Laura and her family celebrate Christmas with homemade toys and treats, do the spring planting, bring in the harvest, and make their first trip into town.
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5 out of 5 stars
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GRANDMA WAS JIGGING
- By Jim "The Impatient" on 02-16-17