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First published in 1869, ‘Sunk at Sea’ is the first in a series of stories by prolific author R.M. Ballantyne which feature adventurer Will Osten. Our hero is out at sea when the ship he is on is wrecked, and Will finds himself washed up on a mysterious desert island. He isn’t alone for long however, and soon discovers that the island is inhabited by a group of cannibals. Can Will escape them, and will he ever find his way off this island? A thrilling story, full of danger and near-misses for the charismatic hero.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

John Jarwin and his faithful dog Cuffy are adrift at sea, half-starved and half-drowned. Though all seems lost, a fateful wind carries the pair to a beach on a desert island, where they grow closer than ever as they struggle to survive in their new, unfamiliar, and mysterious environment. A thrilling nautical adventure story from the much-loved children’s author R.M. Ballantyne.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Dr Tom Brown has always been fascinated by lions. When he receives a letter from his father informing him that a pair of officers of the Cape Rifles and a hunter named Hicks are planning a hunting trip to South Africa and need a final man, Tom doesn’t need any persuading to join them. Very much of its time, ‘Hunting the Lions’ by R.M. Ballantyne is nonetheless a fascinating insight into the very different attitude towards hunting at the time, and a wonderful account of the wildlife of South Africa.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

First published just 6 years after the eruption of Krakatoa, ‘Blown to Bits’ by Scottish author R.M. Ballantyne is set against the backdrop of this seismic environmental event. Nigel Roy is first mate aboard his father’s ship the ‘Sunshine’ when they feel an ominous change in the weather. In the storm that ensues their ship is badly damaged, and they are forced ashore on the Cocos Islands. While exploring this new and unfamiliar place, Nigel has all kinds of escapades – and makes plenty of new friends along the way. Based on real events ‘Blown to Bits’ is a fascinating adventure story by the popular author R.M. Ballantyne.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Medieval feats of courage, bravery, and heroism from Persia, India, Egypt, and Mesopotamia fill these magical tales of "The Arabian Nights: Their Best-Known Tales." From the windswept sands of Baghdad's deserts, through the tempestuous sea voyages of Sinbad, to the gold-packed wondrous cave of Ali Baba, these amazing stories come to live for children and reluctant readers.This compilation includes:- The Talking Bird, the Singing Tree, and the Golden Water- The Story of the Fisherman and the Genie- The History of the Young King of the Black Isles- The Story of the Gulnare of the Sea- The Story of Aladdin; or the Wonderful Lamp- The Story of Prince Agib- The Story of the City of Brass- The Story of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves- The History of Codadad and His Bothers- The Story of Sinbad the VoyagerKate Douglas Wiggin (1856-1923) was an American author, educator, and musician. She is most famous for the children’s book "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" (1903), and in 1878, she founded San Fransisco’s first free kindergarten. She wrote and edited many children’s books with the help of her sister Nora Archibald Smith.Nora Archibald Smith (1859–1934) was an American author. She wrote children’s literature, most notably "Boys and Girls of Bookland" (1923). She wrote and edited many children’s books with her sister Kate Douglas Wiggin.

Published three years after the hugely popular ‘The Coral Island’, ‘The Gorilla Hunters’ is the sequel to the original tale by author R.M. Ballantyne. We are reunited with the young adventurers Ralph, Peterkin, and Jack six years on from their original adventure in the South Seas. The boys decide to visit Africa, to seek out the elusive gorilla. Whilst there, they take part in the now shocking sport of shooting and killing several animals to take home as trophies for museums and schools. The trio also interact with locals – though not always successfully. Very much of its time, ‘The Gorilla Hunters’ is nevertheless an exciting adventure novel.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

First published in 1911, ‘Patty’s Motor Car’ is the ninth in the wholesome ‘Patty Fairfield’ children’s series by Carolyn Wells. Patty enters and wins a contest to win a car in which she has lots of adventures. There is also fun to be had when all her friends come to visit her in her new family summer house on the beach. Patty also celebrates her nineteenth birthday in this story, and her relationships begin to develop.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Following school in New Jersey, Wells worked as a librarian, where she developed her love of reading. It was during 1896 that Wells' first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published. From 1900 she dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.

Young Jeff Benson and his elder brother Jacob are left fatherless when their father dies unexpectedly. The tragic event changes the course of their lives forever – and Jeff sets his sights on a life at sea. After several years learning his craft, Jeff returns to land to become a coastguardsman in his hometown of Cranby – where plenty of daring adventures await him. A thrilling nautical tale from the much-loved children’s author R.M. Ballantyne.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

The twelfth in the ‘Patty Fairfield’ series of children’s books by author Carolyn Wells, in ‘Patty’s Suitors’ Patty finds herself thrown together with lots of young men who have become captivated by her. Cheerful and flirtatious, Patty always finds herself at the centre of attention. There are plenty of parties to attend, and lots of fun to be had in this enjoyable next step in Patty’s life.Carolyn Wells (1862-1942) was a prolific American novelist and poet, best known for her children’s literature, mystery novels and humorous verse. Following school in New Jersey, Wells worked as a librarian, where she developed her love of reading. It was during 1896 that Wells' first book ‘At the Sign of the Sphinx’ was published. From 1900 she dedicated herself to her literary career, writing over 170 novels in total across a range of genres. Some of her most loved works include the ‘Patty Fairfield’ and ‘Marjorie Maynard’ series for girls, as well as the ‘Fleming Stone’ mystery series for adults. Wells is also well-known for her humorous nonsense verse, and was a frequent contributor of verse to magazines. She published an autobiography ‘The Rest of my Life’ in 1937. Wells died in New York City in 1942.

From the author of "Little Women", this short story follows three young women who form a temperance society. Worried about their male friends’ alcohol consumption, Portia, Pauline, and Priscilla set about trying to convince the men in their town that life can still be fun, even when sober. The "Sweet P’s", as the girls are called, each wears an earring in the shape of a silver pitcher as a symbol of their society.The antithesis of the 2021 Oscar-winning film 'Another Round', 'Silver Pitchers explores the power of women to create change.Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet. Having grown up in poverty, May Alcott was a passionate advocate for women's rights and abolitionist. She is best known as the author of the March Family Series: "Little Women", "Good Wives", "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys".

Mysterious seafarer Captain Wopper is in London trying to track down Willum Stout - a man he knew many years before when they worked together in the gold mines of California. When he learns of Willum’s untimely death from a wise old lady named Roby, Captain Wopper knows he must fulfil Willum’s last wishes, and track down the young son Willum left behind. An intriguing adventure story by the prolific author R.M. Ballantyne, full of twists and turns and fascinating characters.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.

Are you a Harry Potter fan? Do you enjoy losing yourself in exciting fantasy worlds? If mystical creatures, princes, fairies, and other weird and wonderful beings are your thing, you will love these "Nine Unlikely Tales" by Edith Nesbit.It’s hard to pick a favourite. Will you prefer 'The Prince, Two Mice and Some Kitchen-Maids' or maybe 'The Sums That Came Right'? One thing is for sure, no matter if you are young or old you be delighted by all of them.Edith Nesbit, is also the author of such works as 'The Railway Children' and 'Five Children and It', both of which were turned into a children's TV series.Edith Nesbit Bland (1858-1924) was a British author, activist and poet who published an extensive amount of children’s books under the pen name "E. Nesbit", which are still widely read today. Amongst her most famous novels are 'The Railway Children', 'The Story of the Treasure Seekers', and 'Five Children and It', all of which were made into TV series'.She is also the author of the book and animation 'The Greatest Adventure: The Book of Dragons', which fans of the film 'How to Train Your Dragon' will love.

Hansel et Gretel sont frère et sœur. Leur père est un modeste marchand de balais. Un jour, ils s'éloignent de la maison pour aller chercher des fraises dans la forêt. Mais ils sont surpris par la nuit. Ils finissent par s'endormir. Au petit matin, ils s'aperçoivent que tout près d'eux se dresse un château entièrement fait de nougat, de chocolat et autres sucreries. Ils ne savent pas que la sorcière Massepain habite ce château, qui attire les enfants avec des friandises. Ensuite la Massepain les brûle et ils sont changés en statuette. Hansel est fait prisonnier puis la sorcière ordonne à Gretel de tout préparer pour la cuisson. Hansel et Gretel arriveront-ils à s'échapper du château de la sorcière ? Un conte classique qui se termine bien, qui rappelle aux enfants qu'il faut s'entraider pour trouver des solutions à ses problèmes et qu'il ne faut pas toujours se fier aux apparences. Il est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands.

Cendrillon est une jeune fille, douce et bonne, qui sert de domestique et de souffre-douleur à sa méchante belle-mère et aux filles de celle-ci. Aidée par sa marraine la fée, elle apparaîtra cependant, resplendissante et mystérieuse, au bal du Prince. Aussitôt séduit, il la retrouvera grâce à la "petite pantoufle de vair" qu'elle a laissée sur place en s'enfuyant trop vite, à minuit... Ce conte est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands.

Une petite fille, appelée Blanche Neige car elle a la peau blanche comme la neige, s'enfuit de chez elle pour échapper aux mauvais traitements de la nouvelle femme de son père. Blanche Neige trouve refuge dans une cabane, cachée au fin fond de la forêt. Cette maison est habitée par sept nains qui l'accueillent avec grand plaisir. Mais Blanche-Neige est toujours poursuivie par la très méchante femme de son père, qui veut à tout prix l'empoisonner. Un classique du genre à redécouvrir ! Ce conte est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands.

La Petite Sirène vit sous la mer auprès de son père, le roi de la mer, de sa grand-mère et de ses cinq sœurs. Lorsque la petite sirène atteint l'âge de quinze ans, elle est autorisée à nager jusqu'à la surface pour contempler le monde extérieur. Elle aperçoit un navire avec un beau prince de son âge. Une tempête se déclenche, le navire chavire et le prince tombe à l'eau. Elle le sauve en le ramenant, inconscient, au rivage. Mais une jeune femme surgit et la sirène s'éclipse. Le prince, à son réveil, aperçoit la jeune femme et pense qu'elle l'a sauvé. Surprise de découvrir que les hommes ne respirent pas sous l'eau et meurent très vite, elle questionne sa grand-mère. Celle-ci lui apprend que les hommes vivent bien moins longtemps que les sirènes mais qu'ils ont une âme éternelle. La petite sirène veut, elle aussi, avoir une âme éternelle. Pour cela, lui dit sa grand-mère, elle doit se faire aimer et épouser d'un homme... Ce conte est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands.

Un bonhomme de neige ne connaît rien du monde ; comment le pourrait-il ? Son fidèle ami le chien tente de partager sa sagesse. Mais voilà que le bonhomme tombe amoureux, et de la façon la plus désespérée : le poêle qui luit derrière la vitre, et duquel il ne pourra jamais se rapprocher... Entre-temps, arrive le dégel qui lentement le fond. Ce conte rare et mélancolique est l'un des chef-d'oeuvres d'Andersen, certainement sa pièce la plus personnelle et la plus touchante. Il est interprété par Fabienne Prost, dont la voix douce emporte l'imagination des petits et des grands.

Une jeune princesse, fille unique, est condamnée par une méchante fée (vexée de n'avoir pas été conviée au baptême de la Belle) à une mort accidentelle. Grâce à l'intervention d'une bonne fée, au lieu de subir la mort prédite, elle s'endort pour un sommeil de cent ans, au terme duquel un Prince l'éveille puis l'épouse en secret... Ce conte est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands.

Misère et famine règnent dans le pays. Un bûcheron et sa femme n'ont plus de quoi nourrir leurs sept garçons. Un soir, alors que les enfants dorment, les parents se résignent, la mort dans l'âme, à les perdre dans la forêt. Heureusement, le benjamin de la fratrie, surnommé Petit Poucet en raison de sa petite taille, espionne la conversation. Prévoyant, il se munit de petits cailloux blancs qu'il laissera tomber un à un derrière lui afin que lui et ses frères puissent retrouver leur chemin. Le lendemain, le père met son sinistre plan à exécution. Mais le petit poucet et ses frères regagnent vite leur logis grâce aux cailloux semés en chemin. Les parents sont heureux de les revoir. Mais ce bonheur ne dure que peu de temps. Lorsqu'ils se retrouvent dans la précarité première, les parents décident à nouveau d'abandonner leurs sept enfants dans la forêt. Ils s'assurent d'enfermer le petit poucet afin qu'il ne puisse pas ramasser des cailloux. C'est ainsi que lui et ses frères se retrouvent perdus dans la forêt. Le petit poucet arrivera-t-il à sauver encore ses sept frères ? Il vaut mieux être rusé et astucieux, que né riche ! Ce conte de Perrault est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands.

Un couple âgé regrette de ne pas avoir eu d'enfant. Ils en viennent à souhaiter un enfant, peu importe sa taille, même s'il n'est " pas plus grand que le pouce ", ou qu'un objet de taille identique, et l'enfant naît. On lui donne alors le nom de Tom Pouce. Sa petite taille ne l'empêche pas de vivre de grandes aventures...Où l'on s'aperçoit très vite que sa très petite taille est un handicap tout à fait relatif, car Tom Pouce est particulièrement rusé, malin, et arrive à se sortir de situations périlleuses en faisant appel à son intelligence et à son sens de la répartie. Ce conte populaire fascine les enfants depuis des siècles, car outre ses multiples petits dangers et grands rebondissements, sa morale est intemporelle et universelle : qu'importe ce que la nature a fait de nous à la naissance, petit, malingre, grand, à lunettes, différent de la majorité des autres, ou que sais je encore, libre à nous de compenser cela par la ruse et l'intelligence, qui sont des armes bien supérieures, à y bien regarder. Ce conte est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands.

Mourante, une reine se fait promettre par le roi de ne prendre pour nouvelle épouse qu'une femme plus belle qu'elle. Mais la seule personne capable de rivaliser avec sa beauté n'est autre que sa propre fille, et le roi lui fait sa demande. Pour échapper à cette union, la princesse demande à son père, pour sa dot, des robes irréalisables, mais il parvient toujours à les lui offrir... Ce conte est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands. Elle lui demande alors de sacrifier son âne qui produit des écus d'or en guise de crottin, son plus précieux trésor, et le roi s'exécute. La princesse s'enfuit alors du château, revêtue de la peau de l'âne. Elle emporte avec elle sa toilette et ses plus belles robes. Le prince d'un autre royaume, où s'est installée Peau d'âne comme servante, la voit, mais il ne la reconnaît pas sans ses tenues de princesse. Il demande alors que Peau d'âne lui fasse un gâteau. En faisant la galette, elle laisse tomber sa bague dans la pâte. Le prince demande immédiatement que toutes les femmes et demoiselles du pays, de la plus noble à la plus humble, viennent essayer la bague. Aucune ne peut passer cette dernière. Enfin, on fait venir Peau d'âne. Son doigt entre dans la bague et le prince peut alors l'épouser.

Riquet à la houppe est un conte populaire, dont la version la plus célèbre est celle de Charles Perrault. Une reine eut un enfant très laid, mais dont une fée lui prédit qu'il aurait beaucoup d'esprit. Naissent ensuite dans le royaume voisin deux princesses, l'une très belle mais de peu d'esprit, l'autre si spirituelle que nul ne s'apercevrait de sa laideur. La belle resta ignorée et pleura, mais Riquet serait là pour la consoler s'il arrivait à la convaincre de l'épouser. Ce conte tourne autour de la transformation amoureuse, thème cher aux salons littéraires de l'âge classique. Il brosse une image de l'amour galant, précieuse pour une éducation basée sur le respect et l'accueil de l'autre. Ce conte de Perrault est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour le plaisir des petits et des grands.

Le Vaillant petit Tailleur, ou Sept d'un coup, est un conte populaire allemand recueilli par les frères Grimm et dont les premières versions remontent au XVIe siècle. Le petit tailleur saura utiliser toute son astuce et son intelligence pour surmonter une série d'aventures fantastiques, dont il triomphe par ruse jusqu'à réussir à obtenir la moitié du royaume et la main de la princesse. Ce conte classique et plein d'aventures met à l'honneur l'intelligence et la surprise il saura faire rêver petits et grands grâce à l'interprétation de Fabienne Prost.

Quand le vilain petit canard est né, il ne ressemblait pas à ses frères et sœurs de couvée. Rejeté de tous, à cause de ce physique différent, il est contraint de quitter " sa famille " et de partir, loin, pour ne plus subir leurs moqueries et leurs coups. Sur son chemin, ceux qu'il rencontre ne l'acceptent pas vraiment non plus. Un jour, cependant, ébloui par la beauté des cygnes, le vilain petit canard décide d'aller vers eux... Une véritable interrogation sur la différence. Ce conte est interprété par Fabienne Prost, pour la plus grande joie des petits et des grands.

Une sélection des plus beaux contes d'Andersen lus par Fabienne Prost, pour accompagner les enfants à la découverte de l'imaginaire et inspirer leurs rêves. Les parents y retrouveront les classiques qui ont nourri leur propre enfance et prendront plaisir à découvrir d'autres contes plus rares à partager en famille : La plus belle rose du monde, La princesse au petit pois, La princesse et le porcher, Le bonhomme de neige, Le crapaud, Le rossignol, Le stoïque soldat de plomb, Le vilain petit canard, Les fleurs de la petite Ida, Les habits neufs de l'empereur.

Les contes populaires trouvent parfois leur origine dans la nuit des temps, et continuent d'inspirer les enfants en les introduisant au plaisir de la narration et aux fondements de notre culture. Les recueils des frères Grimm sont un trésor de l'imaginaire populaire, et les contes de Perrault, des joyaux littéraires. Cette sélection des plus belles histoires rassemble contes classiques et histoires plus rares, lus par Fabienne Prost : Blanche-Neige (Grimm), Boucle d'Or et les trois ours (Grimm), Les trois cheveux d'or du diable (Grimm), Les trois plumes (Grimm), Barbe-Bleue (Perrault), La princesse de pierre (Grimm), Le loup et les sept chevreaux (Grimm), Le petit poucet (Perrault), Les lutins (Grimm), Raiponce (Grimm), et Tom Pouce (Grimm).

Les frères Grimm ont recueilli des centaines de contes populaires, dont l'origine se perd parfois dans la nuit des temps ; ils sont aujourd'hui un des fondements de notre culture, et la source des plus belles histoires pour enfants. Cette sélection rassemble des contes rares des frères Grimm, pour introduire les enfants au plaisir de la narration tout en partageant avec eux celui de la découverte : Dame Trude la sorcière, Les trois cheveux d'or du diable, Les trois enfants gâtés de la fortune, Les trois fileuses, Les trois paresseux, Les trois plumes, Le vaillant petit tailleur, La vieille dans la forêt, La vieille mendiante, Le renard et le cheval, Le vieux grand père et son petit fils, Le vieux sultan, Hansel et Gretel, Histoire de celui qui s'en alla apprendre la peur, La fille du roi et la grenouille, La princesse de pierre, La princesse Méline, Le serpent blanc, Raiponce.

Les plus belles longues histoires pour les enfants, une sélection de contes pour développer son attention et prendre le temps de s'évader dans un monde imaginaire. Tous lus par Fabienne Prost, ces contes sont à partager avec toute la famille : Grand Claus et Petit Claus, de Hans-Chistian Andersen, Le vaillant petit tailleur, de Grimm, La petite sirène, dans la version de Charles Perrault, La reine des neiges, d'Andersen, et Peau d'âne de Perrault.

C'era una volta una bella ragazza di nome Raperonzolo, che aveva avuto un'infanzia magnifica. Quando compì 12 anni, un'incantatrice chiuse Raperonzolo in un'alta torre senza porte né scale. La povera ragazza non poteva uscire, e solo l'incantatrice le poteva far visita. Come? Arrampicandosi sulla torre grazie ai lunghi capelli di Raperonzolo. Un giorno un principe azzurro passò vicino alla torre e intravide Raperonzolo. Riuscirà il principe a salvare la ragazza o verrà fermato dall'incantatrice? Bambini e adulti, immergetevi nel mondo dei fratelli Grimm, tra racconti popolari e leggende! Venite a scoprire i racconti meno conosciuti e a rileggere i classici più preziosi, tutti raccolti in questa collezione di 53 fiabe.I fratelli Grimm sono probabilmente i cantastorie più conosciuti al mondo. Tra le loro fiabe più famose possiamo trovare "Cenerentola", "La Bella e la Bestia" e "Cappuccetto Rosso" e non c'è quasi nessuno che non sia cresciuto con le avventure di Hansel e Gretel, Raperonzolo e Biancaneve.L'eccezionale eredità letteraria di Jacob e Wilhelm Grimm è costituita da racconti popolari e dal leggende tedesche ed europee. Le loro collezioni sono state tradotte in tutte le lingue europee nel corso della loro vita e in ogni lingua vivente oggi.

‘The Battle and the Breeze’ is a historical adventure story from the much-loved children’s author R.M. Ballantyne. Bill Bowls is a member of the British Navy, along with friends Ben Bolter and Tom Riggles. Together the trio find themselves caught up in all kinds of incidents whilst serving with the Navy, and even find themselves involved in the infamous Battle of the Nile, in which the British forces under Admiral Nelson engaged in a terrifying battle with the French. A fascinating and gripping tale from the prolific Scottish author.R.M. Ballantyne (1825-1894) was a Scottish artist and prolific author of mostly children’s fiction. Born in Edinburgh, Ballantyne was the ninth of ten children. At the age of 16 Ballantyne moved to Canada, where he worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company, travelling all over the country to trade for fur. He returned to Scotland in 1847 following the death of his father, and it was then that he began his literary career in earnest, writing over 100 children’s adventure books over the course of his life. Stories such as ‘The Coral Island’ and ‘The Young Fur Traders’ were hugely popular, and many of them drew on his own experiences of travelling throughout Canada. A stickler for detail, Ballantyne continued to travel widely to research the backgrounds and settings for his exciting stories. His tales became an inspiration for authors of the future, including ‘Treasure Island’ novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Ballantyne spent the latter period of his life living in London and Italy for the sake of his health. He died in Rome in 1894 at the age of 68.