Resultados para "John of John" en Cuentos y leyendas

Based on the famous African American fold ballad John Henry, this story tells of the legendary contest to the death between a spirited young man with a hammer and a steam drill to build a tunnel through the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia.

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.

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.

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.

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

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”.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.

The automa Pinocchio has always been duty-bound to serve in the floating palace of Venice's emperor. So when Pinocchio finds himself locked in a trunk and delivered to a new master - a wanted criminal and alchemist named Geppetto - he is curious about everything around him. But most curious is the way Pinocchio seems to be changing from a wooden servant into a living, human boy.

Pinocchio can't believe the Moonlit Court is his home! With royal banquets, a regal wardrobe, and a whole new set of rules, Pinocchio has a lot to adjust to in his new life as prester alongside Princess Lazuli. But before they can get comfortable in their thrones, a fancy dinner at the palace is interrupted by an unwelcome guest - a monster! And this isn't just any monster; it's a manticore, a beast that was imprisoned centuries earlier.

Get ready for laughs when you listen to these excerpts from ten of Hank's stories. Performed in the style of an old-time radio show, complete with sound effects and a unique voice for each character! You will hear Hank as he bargains for a priceless corncob, learns about manners from Wallace the Buzzard, runs into Rip and Snort the coyote brothers, taunts a raging rottweiler, gets into trouble with Sally May the rancher's wife, and more!

Originally published in 1875, this story is about the birth of a prince. He was actually in line to be the next king replacing his father. However, he was accidentally injured at his christening, was crippled, and couldn’t walk. He was banished by an evil uncle who usurped the throne. The little prince became unhappy and worried, but his discomfort was eased by his magical fairy godmother, and he eventually took over the monarchy he had been born to govern.

I "Winja-smykkets hemmelighed" er vi tilbage i middelalderens Norge. Kong Harald bliver myrdet af den forræderiske Rane, der sætter sig på magten som rigsforstander, indtil den sande tronfølger, prins Jon på 16 år, bliver myndig. Efterhånden begynder Jon imidlertid at frygte, at Rane ikke vil afgive magten til ham, når han bliver voksen. Nu er spørgsmålet, om Jons eget liv er i fare... Villi John Petersen (f. 1946) er en dansk forfatter og tidligere skoleinspektør.

Faithful John - 忠实的约翰: Fables, folktales and stories play a fundamental part in children's development. They use powerful imagery and symbols to entertain while conveying essential moral teachings; the stories ignite imagination, taking a firm root in children's minds, and gently initiate them to the essential moral principles of life. Our tales and stories have been carefully selected for their wisdom and power of evocation. Discover or rediscover, narrated in a warm and lively way, the best stories for kids in Mandarin Chinese.

Bem no fundo do oceano estava a "Terra das Sereias". Todas as sereias que viviam neste belo lugar eram exatamente iguais. Embora algumas possam ter cabelos curtos ou longos, toda sereia era rosa e tinha uma cauda verde. Certo dia, uma pequena sereia nasceu de sua concha e era diferente. Esta pequena sereia era roxa. As crianças aprenderão uma lição valiosa sobre diversidade e aceitação ao escutarem sobre as aventuras dessa pequena sereia, em uma terra cheia de castelos de areia, cavalos-marinhos e árvores feitas de coral.

Ellie og vennerne holder sig skjult i bjergkløften Hell, hvor de har svært ved at holde modet oppe. Deres land og deres hjem er blevet invaderet og besat af en fremmed krigsmagt, og deres familiers liv er i fjendens hænder. Men de unge nægter at overgive sig, og snart er de i gang med at planlægge en ny sabotageaktion. "I morgen da krigen brød ud" er en dystopisk serie på syv bind om en lille gruppe teenagere, der kæmper mod de fremmede soldater, der har invaderet og besat området omkring deres hjemby, Wirrawee i Australien. John Marsden (f.

Here are 60 of the finest and most entertaining poems for younger listeners. There are nonsense poems ("The Jumblies"), classic animal poems ("The Snail"), stories of adventure ("The Ballad of Sir Patrick Spens") and Robert Browning's classic tale of adults getting their come-uppance ("The Pied Pipe of Hamelin").