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The goddesses of classical mythology ruled the heavens, mingled with mortals, and overcame tremendous odds. Goddess Power: A Kids' Book of Greek and Roman Mythology takes you on an extraordinary journey through the triumphs and tragedies of these remarkable women. From Gaia, Goddess of Earth, to Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and Beauty, these legendary ladies’ stories are paired with stunning artwork that brings the myths to life. How will you be inspired by these tales about Greek mythology for kids?

The Panchatantra is a series of interconnected fables, many of which depend on the use of metaphors through anthropomorphized animals having human virtues and vices. According to its own narrative, these stories are told for the benefit of three ignorant princes. Through these stories, it tries to illustrate the central Hindu principles of niti. While niti is hard to explain, it roughly means the wise conduct of life. The stories aim to inculcate basic moral values into children in a subtle and fun manner.

Nel suo viaggio di ritorno da Troia all'isola di Itaca, durato dieci anni, Ulisse affronta mostri, tempeste, maghe, sirene, e perde tutti i suoi compagni: questa è l'"Odissea", il primo e il più grande romanzo della letteratura occidentale. Lo spirito e i valori del suo tempo sono, ancora oggi, un bagaglio insostituibile per ognuno di noi.

My Jumbo Book of Fairy Tales brings classic tales into the lives of children.

My Jumbo Book of Aesop's Fables include well-known moral stories. The timeless stories make the book unique and an absolute favourite of each child.

1945年3月10日、米軍B29の大編隊が東京を襲った。炎の夜の恐怖をようやく生きのびた作家と画家が描いたドキュメントを東京大空襲の語り部、竹内静代さんがご朗読。

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宮城県塩釜港のほど近くに住む長谷川ゆきさんは、長年絵本の読み聞かせの活動を行いながら、自宅で絵本文庫を開く準備を進め、2011年の夏には開館できる予定だった。 しかし、同年3月11日、長谷川さんの自宅も津波に襲われた。 1階にあった家財、ピアノ、そして30年以上かけてコツコツ集めてきた約800冊の絵本を失った。 長谷川さんの喪失感は大きく、しばらくの間は呆然としていたが、避難所での暮らしを送るなかで、請われて絵本の読み聞かせを再開し、活動を続けるうちに自分を取り戻すことができたという。 念願だった絵本文庫の夢も、全国から届けられた絵本によって後押しされ、2012年11月に「うみべの文庫」として実現。今では子どもも大人も集う憩いの場となっている。 「絵本に支えられてもらった」という長谷川ゆきさんが読むのは、『ごんぎつね』で知られる新美南吉の『里の春、山の春』。日本語の美しさが伝わる長谷川さんの大好きな作品のひとつ。2016年3月の空気感と共に。 （2016年3月10日　うみべの文庫で収録） ※本コンテンツは、「サンプルを聴く」ボタンの再生で作品全編を聴くことができます。

本作はイギリス人によって英語で書かれた、ベルギーを舞台とした物語である。が、イギリス人にもベルギー人にも知られていない。子供を一人死なせるような物語は受け入れがたいらしい。「十五にもなってなぜ自分の人生を切り開こうとしなかったか」とも感じるようだ。しかしネロの正直さひたむきさは日本人の琴線を揺さぶる。　―—菊池寛の訳でどうぞ。

101 Best Indian Fables for Children is a collection of hand-picked short stories that entertain, amuse and leave you with essential life lessons in the end. Hiding the most valuable of teachings in the simplest of tales, this book is a treasure trove of wisdom. What’s more, an introduction by Stuti Gupta brings forth interesting anecdotes about the fun of storytelling and how it has the power to change lives.

When Kameron moves to his grandma’s sheep camp on the Navajo Reservation, he leaves behind his cell phone reception and his friends. The young boy’s world becomes even stranger when Kameron takes the sheep out to the local windmill and meets an old storyteller. As the seasons turn, the old man weaves eight tales that teach the deeper story of the Diné country and the Diné people.

He had likewise, by another wife, a young daughter, but of unparalleled goodness and sweetness of temper, which she took from her mother, who was the best creature in the world. No sooner were the ceremonies of the wedding over than the mother-in-law began to show herself in her true colors. She could not bear the good qualities of this pretty girl, and the less because they made her own daughters appear the more odious. She employed her in the meanest work of the house.

A wizened old woman promises a soldier riches beyond his wildest dreams. All she wants in return is a small tinderbox - but is there more to the tinderbox than meets the eye? A magical retelling of the classic fairy tale, read by Stephen Mangan.

It is bitterly cold, and the Little Match Girl is walking the icy streets in bare feet, trying to sell just one box of matches so she can go home and get warm. But no one wants to buy.... A magical retelling of the classic tale, read by Tamsin Greig.

Magical retellings of four classic fairy tales. In "Rapunzel" read by Tamsin Greig, beautiful Rapunzel has been imprisoned by an evil enchantress. Every day, she sits at the window of her high tower, and sings as she lets down her long hair. Then one day, a prince comes riding by.... In "The Tinder Box" read by Stephen Mangan, a wizened old woman promises a soldier riches beyond his wildest dreams. All she wants in return is a small tinderbox - but is there more to the tinderbox than meets the eye?

The young princess loves playing with her golden ball, until she drops it down a well and it is lost in the murky water. When the frog hears her crying, he offers to help - if she will do him a favour too.... A magical retelling of the classic tale, read by Tamsin Greig.

Magical retellings of four classic fairy tales.

"The Little Mermaid", read by Tamsin Greig: The youngest child of the Mer King lives in a beautiful underwater city. "Rumpelstiltskin", read by Stephen Mangan: A beautiful miller's daughter is locked away by the King and told she will never see her family again unless she spins straw into gold. "The Snow Queen", read by Stephen Mangan: Sebastian and Anna are best friends who do everything together. "The Little Match Girl", read by Tamsin Greig: It is bitterly cold, and the Little Match Girl is walking the icy streets in bare feet, trying to sell just one box of matches.

Bernard Cribbins reads Charles Kingsley's much-loved tale about a little chimney-sweep who is turned into a water baby. Tom the chimney-sweep has a hard life. He is beaten by his master, the cruel Mr Grimes, and forced to climb up dark flues where he bruises his knees and elbows and gets soot in his eyes. He is always hungry, for there is never enough to eat, and always dirty, as there is nowhere for him to wash.

Alan Bennett reads The Owl and the Pussy-Cat and Other Nonsense Rhymes by Edward Lear. The poems and limericks include "The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly", "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat", "The Duck and the Kangaroo", "The Table and the Chair", "The Broom, the Shovel, the Poker and the Tongs", "Mr and Mrs Discobbolos", "The Nutcrackers and the Sugar Tongs", "The Two Old Bachelors", "The Pobble Who Has No Toes", "The Jumblies", "The Dog with a Luminous Nose", and many more.

A classic fable from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, read by Johnny Morris. Have you ever wondered how and why the animals came to be as they are? In these magical tales, drawn from stories he heard as a child in India as well as on folk traditions he later collected all over the world, Rudyard Kipling gives some wonderfully imaginative explanations.

A classic fable from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories, read by Johnny Morris. Have you ever wondered how and why the animals came to be as they are? In these magical tales, drawn from stories he heard as a child in India as well as on folk traditions he later collected all over the world, Rudyard Kipling gives some wonderfully imaginative explanations.