Paul Bunyan and Other American Tall Tales

Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, and Davy Crockett are some of the roughest, toughest characters to ever blaze the frontier. Clever as the crack of a whip and strong as a wildcat, these tall-tale heroes each left a legacy of larger-than-life deeds that has captured the American imagination for over a century. Three rib-tickling tracks tell the whole story―believe it or not.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. Paul Bunyan
2. Pecos Bill
3. Davy Crockett

Written by Melody Warnick, Narrated by Stephen McLaughlin

1 CD – 60 Minutes

ISBN: 978-0982028230

Price: $12.95

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The Gingerbread Boy and Other First Tales

Some stories are so timeless we can’t wait to share them with our children. You’ll find five such classics in this collection from PlainTales, including the tales of the naughty Gingerbread Boy, the clever Billy Goats Gruff, the enchanted Frog Prince, the stalwart Little Red Hen, and the courageous Bremen Town Musicians. All are told with simple, engaging language perfect for the littlest listeners.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. The Gingerbread Boy
2. The Little Red Hen
3. The Bremen Town Musicians
4. The Frog Prince
5. The Three Billygoats Gruff

Written by Melody Warnick, Narrated by Tavia Gilbert

1 CD – 48 Minutes

ISBN: 978-0982028223

Price: $12.95

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Johnny Appleseed and Other American Legends

What makes an American legend? Find out in these fascinating stories of three of our national treasures, including Johnny Appleseed, whose apple trees bore the fruit that fed a nation of pioneers; Sacagawea, the Native American woman who bravely guided Lewis and Clark on their westward journey; and John Muir, a valiant protector of the West’s natural wonders and founder of the Sierra Club.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. Johnny Appleseed
2. Sacagawea with Lewis and Clark
3. John Muir

Written By Melody Warnick, Narrated by Tavia Gilbert and Stephen McLaughlin

1 CD – 67 Minutes

ISBN: 978-0982028254

Price: $12.95

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The Tales of Raccoon, Bear and Coyote

To survive a bleak winter, Hazard the coyote must find food for his pack, even if it puts him in grave danger. Finally on his own, a young raccoon named Lotor needs to find a new home before a predator finds him. Osa the brown bear builds the perfect winter den ― with less-than-perfect results. These stories about fictional animal friends are rich with detail about real animal behaviors, so children learn as they enjoy the fun.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. Lotor on His Own
2. Osa’s Moving Day
3. Hazard Helps the Pack

Written By Melody Warnick, Narrated by Tavia Gilbert and Stephen McLaughlin

1 CD – 48 Minutes

ISBN: 978-0982028247

Price: $12.95

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Tales from the Book of Dragons

When young Lionel is whisked from his nursery one morning and crowned king, he becomes fascinated by the forbidden Book of Beasts in the palace library. But when a real red dragon escapes from the pages and wreaks havoc on the kingdom, Lionel has to act fast to make things right. But how? Edith Nesbit’s entertaining stories found a fan in J.K. Rowling, and with good reason. Like Harry Potter, these selections from The Book of Dragons are full of just the right mix of magic, adventure, and everyday life.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. The Book of Beasts
2. The Dragon Tamers

Written by Edith Nesbit, Narrated by Tavia Gilbert

1 CD - 62 Minutes (Unabridged)

ISBN: 978-0981903217

Price: $12.95

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The Reluctant Dragon

From the author of The Wind in the Willows comes this story of a boy who befriends a lazy, but quite pleasant, dragon that takes up residence nearby. When the townspeople call in St. George, the eminent dragon-slayer, to do battle, it’s up to the boy to sort things out―and stick up for his newfound friend. It’s a hilarious story that will have you cheering for the dragon and his pal.

The story included in this collection is:

1. The Reluctant Dragon

Written by Kenneth Grahame, Narrated by Stephen McLaughlin

1 CD – 57 Minutes (Unabridged)

ISBN: 978-0981903224

Price: $12.95

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The Elephant’s Child and Other Just So Stories

Why does the giraffe have spotty skin? Why do melons taste just so? An insatiably curious young elephant can’t stop asking questions, until one in particular gets him into worse trouble than he could have ever imagined. In “The Elephant’s Child” and two other fanciful fables, Rudyard Kipling offers whimsical explanations for the strange lives and looks of the animals he encountered as a child in India―the long-trunked elephant, the saggy-skinned rhinoceros, and the half-wild housecat.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. The Elephant’s Child
2. How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin
3. The Cat That Walked By Himself

Written by Rudyard Kipling, Narrated by Stephen McLaughlin

1 CD – 54 Minutes (Unabridged)

ISBN: 978-0981903262

Price: $12.95

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Peter Rabbit and Other Tales by Beatrix Potter

Mice who sew a coat for a sick tailor. A frog whose fishing trip goes awry. A hedgehog who washes a lost handkerchief for a little girl. Beatrix Potter’s endearing animal characters are beloved the world over, and this collection of six favorite stories will introduce them to a new generation.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. The Tailor of Gloucester
2. The Tale of Johnny Town Mouse
3. The Tale of Peter Rabbit
4. The Tale of Two Bad Mice
5. The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
6. The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle

Written by Beatrix Potter, Narrated by Tavia Gilbert

1 CD – 55 Minutes (Unabridged)

ISBN: 978-0981903200

Price: $12.95

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The Ugly Duckling and Other Tales by Hans Christian Andersen

Hans Christian Andersen is one of the world’s ten most translated authors, and you only have to listen to understand why. He brings a silly sensibility to stories that showcase the triumph of the downtrodden (the ugly duckling that turns into a beautiful swan) and the downfall of the triumphant (the emperor whose arrogance won’t allow him to admit that he’s parading in public without any clothes).

The stories included in this collection are:

1. The Ugly Duckling
2. The Emperor’s New Clothes
3. The Princess and The Pea
4. The Nightingale

Written by Hans Christian Andersen, Narrated by Tavia Gilbert

1 CD – 60 Minutes (Unabridged)

ISBN: 978-0982028216

Price: $12.95

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Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Classic Fairy Tales

Imagine a time of fairies and giants, when good always triumphed over evil, and bravery and cunning saveed the day. That’s the world inhabited by this collection of favorite fairy tales, retold in charming prose by Andrew Lang. Children will love hearing how Jack made his fortune; how a quick-thinking queen saved her baby from Rumpelstiltskin; how a clever cat turned his master into a marquis; and how even a spiteful fairy couldn’t stop true love from waking a sleeping princess.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. Jack and the Beanstalk
2. Sleeping Beauty
3. The Master Cat, or Puss and Boots
4. Rumplestiltskin

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Price: $9.07

The Velveteen Rabbit + Rosy’s Journey

Do toys have feelings? In Margery William Bianco’s sentimental classic, the answer is a definitive yes. Learn what happens to a stalwart stuffed rabbit when a sick little boy loves him all too well. In “Rosy’s Journey,” the beloved American author of Little Women spins the tale of a gentle little girl whose kindness to animals is repaid again and again as she searches for her long-lost father. Little listeners learn just what it means to be a friend to animals, real and imaginary.

The stories included in this collection are:

1. The Velveteen Rabbit
2. Rosy’s Journey

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ISBN: 978-0981903286

Price: $9.07