Resultados para "John" en Cuentos y leyendas

Join Bobbin, as he ventures across the Southern Hemisphere, in search of the elusive Little Blue Fairy, one of the eighteen penguin types he must discover, and share stories with his elf friends. With the Queen Fairy’s task in mind, a sprinkle of magic and a clever plan, he sets off on an adventure filled with giants, dragons and unexpected surprises! As he journeys along, he finds that every penguin he meets wants to tell him about their unique lives and their adventures in their homelands.

This audiobook retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

When John Henry was born the birds, bears, rabbits, and even a unicorn came to see him. He grew so fast, he burst right through the porch roof, and laughed so loud, he scared the sun! Soon John Henry is swinging two huge sledgehammers to build roads, pulverizing boulders, and smashing rocks to smithereens. He's stronger than ten men and can dig through a mountain faster than a steam drill. Nothing can stop John Henry, and his courage stays with us forever.

Retells some of the legends of John Henry, an African-American hero who raced against a steam drill to lay railroad tracks on a mountain.

Det finns bara ett fåtal autoboter kvar som patrullerar jorden: Ratchet, Cliffjumper, Arcee, Bulkhead, Bumblebee och Optimus Prime. Det har gått ett tag sedan de träffade på några decepticons, men när Cliffjumper råkar på en krater full med energon står det klart att något stort är i görningen. Kan det till och med vara så att Megatron är på väg tillbaka? Av en slump råkar tre unga människor hamna under autoboternas beskydd, efter att ha blivit inblandade i kampen mellan de utomjordiska robotarna.

"Magic misfires, flying broomsticks, and nonstop laughs—Val's Great Gathering adventure will have kids cheering for Rodney and friends!" Val Witch has done the impossible—she's invented Rodney, a broomstick that can fly. Now Val, her grumpy-but-loving cat Magnificent, and a cast of unforgettable friends (including a brave little gerbil messenger and a squeaky-voiced bug named Bert) are invited to the Great Gathering on the Isle of Skye—where broomsticks, bravery, and a Witch of the Year award await. But nothing goes according to plan.

Little John Crow is a young vulture growing up in Bull Bay on the edge of the Blue Mountains in Jamaica. Unlike his group of friends—a snake, a hummingbird, a pigeon, a chicken hawk, and the “Three Little Birds”—John Crow has no idea what his parents do for a living. What he learns sends him on a journey that will remind listeners, young and old, of the importance of accepting our differences and understanding our purpose in life.

In Gem Forest, there's no stronger elf than John Henry. With a single swing of his hammer, he can carve out a perfect mining tunnel. So when a sales-gnome says he has a machine that digs better than any miner, John Henry is ready to prove him wrong. But as the contest begins, the device shakes the mountain—and awakens a nest of vicious orcs! Can John Henry defeat the creatures and the gnome's contraption?

With humour and heart, Spid the Spider Grows a Magic Money Tree introduces children to important lessons about patience, responsibility and understanding the true value of money. When Spid plants mysterious “magic” seeds hoping to grow instant riches, he discovers that money doesn’t grow...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES & JOHN WATSON The case of the stolen penny farthing bicycle. This completely new story I have written involves the 10 year old boys who will be the great detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, his assistant, when they grow up...

When schoolboy super-sleuth Henry Hunter uncovers a clue about the legendary Beast of Snagov, the origin of all vampires, he and friend Dolf travel to Whitby and Romania on its trail. Unravelling clues from Bram Stoker’s Dracula and the legend of Vlad the Impaler, they encounter Dracula’s daughter, Bella Dracula. But is she a friend or a foe? And can the trio evade the sinister forces that are tracking their every move, intent on releasing the beast from its underground tomb?

Inspired by a traditional African folktale, this is the story of Mufaro, who is proud of his two beautiful daughters. Nyasha is kind and considerate, but everyone—except Mufaro—knows that Manyara is selfish and bad-tempered.When the Great King decides to take a wife and invites the most worthy and beautiful daughters in the land to appear before him, Mufaro brings both of his daughters—but only one can be queen. Who will the king choose?

Spid the Spider Gets Spooked at Halloween is a humorous, reassuring story that helps children manage fear, build confidence and discover that courage grows when we face what frightens us. It is also a great Halloween gift or trick or treat. Spid is ready for a cosy Halloween night. A crackling...

A 17th-century writer named Charles Perrault was sometimes called Mother Goose, an imaginary author of fairy tales. His early material was inspired and derived from earlier folk tales that he greatly embellished and improved. This collection includes "Cinderella", along with other such known favorites as “Sleeping Beauty", “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Blue Beard”, and “Puss in Boots”, along with such lesser known fairy tales as “The Ridiculous Wishes”, “Little Thumb”, “Ricky of the Tuft", “Griselda,” and “Donkey Skin”.

Ever hear of a feller named John Henry? They say he was born with a 10 pound hammer in his hand! As a man, John was the fastest steel drivin' man helpin' to build the railroad. So when a stranger challenged mighty John to take on a steam drill, what do you think that John Henry did? Kick off yer' boots and listen to this fascinatin' tale of John Henry and the steam drill.

This is the magical story of Iron John told in rhymes for your delight.

Spid the Spider Meets Hamish McSpid is a humorous and engaging Scottish adventure that encourages children to explore heritage, question myths and develop independent thinking. It’s a long way from Spider Webdon to Glenthistle. But after reading about the legendary King Robert the Spid in a...

When Dennis, the wire fox terrier, and his friend, Whiskers the cat, overhear a flock of birds discussing a golden key hidden within a great oak tree, Dennis tells Whiskers that he will be the one to find it. There is one problem, however—a starling overhears him talking about his plan and decides to race him to the finish line. Following a series of clues, Dennis must navigate the friendly River Wendell, negotiate with a family of angry squirrels, and avoid a cleverly designed trap meant to throw him off the trail.

Red Riding Hood is walking through the woods, taking a lovely meal to her ailing grandmother. She has been warned about the big bad wolf, but when she meets a shaggy stranger, he insists he is the big good wolf. Should she trust him?

Una favola che John Ruskin dedicò alla futura moglie, Effie Grey, sorprendendola con una scrittura che vive dentro una fragilità incantata. Ma è davvero solo una favola? O è qualcosa di più? I "Fratelli Neri", Schwartz e Hans, sono gli imprenditori di un florido sistema di spoliazione radicale dell'habitat, delle persone e del loro lavoro; alla loro spregiudicatezza sembra arridere la fortuna apparentemente cieca che solo il mercato riserva al coraggio della cattiveria.