Hansel and Gretel and Other Stories: Tales from Andrew Lang’s Fairy Books
The Fairy Books are beloved collections of stories gathered from all around the world by Andrew Lang, a Scotsman, and his wife, Nora, an Englishwoman, each collection with a title that included a color (“the Blue Fairy Book”, etc.). Millions of youngsters, and former youngsters, have delighted in the stories, handing them on as treasured heirlooms to their own children. As Andrew Lang put it, “These stories were passed from teller to teller and nation to nation over thousands of years. (They)… are suitable for children, and for any grown-ups who have not outgrown their own imaginations.”
Includes:
Hansel and Gretel
Jim tells the Brothers Grimm classic, Hansel and Gretel, Tempered with Jim’s trademark softening of violence. If you want to introduce the authentic Brothers Grimm tale in a way that is acceptable for young listeners, here is your chance.
Cinderella
One of the most beloved Lang stories, including the most widely read version of the world’s most popular fictional tale, Cinderella.
A Clever Tailor
“A Clever Tailor” is a classic, satisfying folk tale of a well-intentioned underdog who goes from rags to royal riches.
What Came of Picking Flowers
The gently titled “What Came of Picking Flowers” introduces a whole cast of memorable characters as a brother and his two sisters unveil the truth behind a series of magical, mysterious events.
How Six Men Traveled the Wide World
The ever popular How “Six Men Traveled the Wide World” gives us six friends with extraordinary powers who band together more effectively than any contemporary superhero team… and with many more laughs.
Running Time: 1.15 Hour
Ages 5 To Adult
Available on MP3 Digital Audio
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Values: Caring / Compassion, Confidence, Cooperation and Teamwork, Courage, Courtesy, Determination, Excellence, Friendship, Helpfulness, Honor, Humility, Idealism, Purposefulness, Respect, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, and Trust