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Short Stories for Children

Bedtime Stories and Classic Fairy Tales to Help Your Kids Fall Asleep & Relax. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, The Ugly Duckling, Aesop's Fables Collection, and More!

2022

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If you’re looking for enthralling, magical fairy tales to help your child relax and find comfort at night, then keep reading!Are you looking for a great bedtime routine for your child that will help them wind down after a hectic day of school and play?Do you want to cultivate your child’s creativity and sense of wonder using some of the great classics of our time?Every parent wants two things for their children: One is to live riche...

Bedtime Stories For Kids

Classic Fairy Tales and Short Stories to Help Your Children Fall Asleep & Relax. Aladdin, Beauty and The Beast, Rapunzel, Aesop's Fables, and More!

2022

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If You’re Looking for Enthralling, Magical Fairy Tales to Help Your Child Relax and Find Comfort at Night, Then Keep Reading!Are you looking for a great bedtime routine for your child that will help them wind down after a hectic day of school and play?Do you want to cultivate your child’s creativity and sense of wonder using some of the great classics of our time?Who doesn’t?!Every parent wants two things for...


2019

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Here you will find more than 1500 fairy tales, such as "Aladdin", "Sinbad the Sailor", "The Ugly Ducking", "Little Tin Soldier", "The Little Match Girl", "Blue Beard", "Beauty and the Beast", "Puss in Boots", "The Happy Prince", "The Little Mermaid", "Cinderella", "Rapunzel", and "The Sleeping Beauty".

2026

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Although many readers might associate the term "fairy tales" with the Germanic or Celtic folk tale tradition-like in the stories collected by the Brothers Grimm-countries like India have their own rich history of fairy tales. Many of these tales, infused with a local flavor, bear a striking structural and thematic similarity to those with which Western readers are accustomed: moral allegories, talking animals, gambling incidents, and the like. Joseph Jacobs has carefully selected 29 fairy ...

Celtic Fairy Tales

[Illustrated & Selected & Edited]

2026

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This Book, Originally published in 1892, this beautifully written collection of Celtic fairy tales is bound to enrapture. Filled to the brim with, as Joseph Jacob says, "both the best, and the best known folk-tales of the Celts," this is the first of his two collections of Celtic folklore. Included in this charming collection are tales of romance, tales that will make you laugh, and tales with sadness intertwined. The twenty-six story medley includes: – Guleesh" – Conal Yellowclaw" – The S...

2026

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This book, like the others of this series, has only been rendered possible by the courtesy and complaisance of the various collectors from whom I have culled my treasures. In particular, I have to thank Mr. Larminie and Mr. Eliot Stock for permission to include that fine tale "Morraha" from the former's "West Irish Folk-tales," the chief addition to the Celtic store since the appearance of my last volume. I have again to thank Dr. Hyde for permission to use another tale from his delightful...

Indian Fairy Tales

(Illustrated)

2026

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There are even indications of an earlier literary contact between Europe and India, in the case of one branch of the folk-tale, the Fable or Beast Droll. In a somewhat elaborate discussion. I have come to the conclusion that a goodly number of the fables that pass under the name of the Samian slave, Aesop, were derived from India, probably from the same source whence the same tales were utilised in the Jatakas, or Birth-stories of Buddha. These Jatakas contain a large quantity of genuine e...

Europa's Fairy Book

(Illustrated)

2026

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This is a lovely little book of fairy tales from throughout Europe. The author wrote the stories by finding tales that were common among many different European countries and cultures. The stories were very approachable, and are appropriate for all ages. There are 25 stories in totaly. "Do tell us a fairy tale, ganpa." "Well, will you be good and quiet if I do?" "Of course we will; we are always good when you are telling us fairy tales." "Well, here goes.—Once upon a time, though it wasn't...

2025

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The book includes tales from different regions of India, showcasing the diversity of Indian culture and mythology. These stories often incorporate elements of magic, animals, gods, and moral lessons.Some of the popular tales in "Indian Fairy Tales" include "The Lion and the Crane," "The Prince and the Fakir," "The Talkative Tortoise," and "The Jackal and the Partridge." These stories, like many folk tales, often carry a moral or teach a lesson about honesty, kindness, or wisdom.While Josep...

2025

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In "Europa's Fairy Book," Jacobs gathers together a diverse selection of fairy tales from various European cultures. The title "Europa" suggests a focus on European folklore, and the term "fairy book" indicates that the collection consists of stories featuring magical beings, enchanting adventures, and moral lessons.The tales included in the book may come from countries across Europe, such as England, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, among others. Each story is likely accompanied by Jaco...

2025

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The story is set in A.D. 54, about two decades after the crucifixion of Jesus. It is framed as a memoir or retrospective account written by a fictional character, a Jewish scholar and traveler, who claims to have met Jesus during his lifetime. This scholar offers a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Jesus, contrasting with the more familiar accounts found in the New Testament.Throughout the novel, the protagonist reflects on his encounters and observations of Jesus, presenting him as a rema...

2025

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The collection includes over twenty-five tales, featuring mythical creatures, heroic quests, magical transformations, and moral lessons. Some of the most well-known tales in the book include "The King of the Cats," "The Horned Women," "The Sea Maiden," and "The Fairy Nurse."Each story is filled with elements of Celtic folklore and showcases the unique characteristics and beliefs of the Celtic people. The tales often revolve around themes of bravery, honor, trickery, and the interaction bet...