The Greatest Bed-Time Stories
Fascinating Tales of Magic, Fairies & Animal Tales (Peter Rabbit, The Wizard of Oz, Uncle Wiggily…)By Beatrix Potter, L. Frank Baum, Louisa May Alcott, Thornton Burgess, Margery Williams, Howard R. Garis, Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, Anna Sewell, Hugh Lofting, Laura Lee Hope, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Vishnu Sharma, Aesop, Valery Carrick, Hans Christian Andersen, Brothers Grimm, Andrew Lang, J. M. Barrie, Lewis Carroll, George MacDonald, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Oscar Wilde, Evelyn Sharp, Maurice Maeterlinck, Georgette Leblanc, John Ruskin, Carl Sandburg, Marion St. John Webb, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Johnny Gruelle, R. Nisbet Bain, W. R. S. Ralston, Arthur Ransome
Length541h 26m
About this audiobook
The 'Greatest Bed-Time Stories' anthology curates a splendid array of narratives celebrated for their enchantment and moral teachings tailored for young minds. Encompassing a diverse range of literary styles from the straightforward fables of Aesop to the intricate fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, the collection spans a variety of cultural backdrops and epochs, offering timeless stories alongside lesser-known gems. Each piece is carefully chosen to contribute to the collective treasure trove of narratives that have shaped childhoods across generations and continue to pass down valuable lessons wrapped in the cloak of fantasy. The contributing authors and editors of this compilation are connected not only by their shared commitment to storytelling but also by their influence in shaping the literary landscape of children's literature. Authors like Lewis Carroll and Rudyard Kipling bring to the table their renowned fantastical worlds and adventures that speak to both the simplicity and complexity of human nature and society. The anthology aligns with movements that celebrate the oral tradition, the teaching of moral lessons through narrative, and the role of storytelling in the cultural education of the young, making these pieces not just tales but tools for learning and imagination. 'Read and Dream' invites readers of all ages to delve into 'The Greatest Bed-Time Stories', where each tale opens a door to worlds of wonder and wisdom. Engaging with this anthology offers a unique opportunity to navigate through an array of cultures and historical periods, inviting a comprehensive dialogue between the old and new, the fantastical and the real. It makes an invaluable addition to any library, enriching the reader's understanding and appreciation of children's literature across diverse narratives.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length541 hrs 26 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Bed-Time Stories
2The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)
3The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Beatrix Potter)
4The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (Beatrix Potter)
5The Tailor of Gloucester (Beatrix Potter)
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6The Adventures of Peter Cottontail (Thornton Burgess)
7Mother West Wind Series (Thornton Burgess)
8The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Thornton Burgess) (pt. 1)
9The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Thornton Burgess) (pt. 2)
10The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Thornton Burgess) (pt. 3)
11The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Thornton Burgess) (pt. 4)
12The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Thornton Burgess) (pt. 1)
13The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Thornton Burgess) (pt. 2)
14The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Thornton Burgess) (pt. 3)
15The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Thornton Burgess) (pt. 4)
16The Velveteen Rabbit (Margery Williams)
17Uncle Wiggily's Adventures & Other Tales (Howard R. Garis):
18Uncle Wiggily's Adventures (pt. 1)
19Uncle Wiggily's Adventures (pt. 2)
20Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard (pt. 1)
21Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard (pt. 2)
22Uncle Wiggily's Squirt Gun
23Uncle Wiggily in Wonderland (pt. 1)
24Uncle Wiggily in Wonderland (pt. 2)
25Uncle Wiggily's Travels (pt. 1)
26Uncle Wiggily's Travels (pt. 2)
27Uncle Wiggily's Fortune (pt. 1)
28Uncle Wiggily's Fortune (pt. 2)
29Uncle Wiggily's Auto Sled
30Uncle Wiggily in the Woods (pt. 1)
31Uncle Wiggily in the Woods (pt. 2)
32Little Bun Rabbit (L. Frank Baum)
33Mother Goose in Prose (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 1)
34Mother Goose in Prose (L. Frank Baum) (pt. 2)
35Lulu's Library (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 1)
36Lulu's Library (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 2)
37Lulu's Library (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 3)
38Lulu's Library (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 4)
39Lulu's Library (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 5)
40Lulu's Library (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 6)
41Lulu's Library (Louisa May Alcott) (pt. 7)
42The Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling) (pt. 1)
43The Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling) (pt. 2)
44The Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling) (pt. 3)
45The Second Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling) (pt. 1)
46The Second Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling) (pt. 2)
47The Second Jungle Book (Rudyard Kipling) (pt. 3)
48Just So Stories (Rudyard Kipling) (pt. 1)
49Just So Stories (Rudyard Kipling) (pt. 2)
50The Call of the Wild (Jack London) (pt. 1)
A Merry Furry Christmas: Heartwarming Animal Tales CollectionBeatrix Potter, L. Frank Baum, Kenneth Grahame, Anna Sewell, Margery Williams, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hugh Lofting, Amy Ella Blanchard, Samuel McChord Crothers, John Punnett Peters, Eugene Field, Charles Dickens, Frances Browne, Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward, Archibald Beresford Sullivan, Walter Crane51h 39m$0.99 · $0.00
Die beliebtesten Kinderklassiker für die JüngstenBeatrix Potter, Waldemar Bonsels, Felix Salten, Gerdt von Bassewitz, Else Ury, Karl Philipp Moritz, Ludwig Tieck, Selma Lagerlöf, Hermann Löns, Johanna Spyri, Rudyard Kipling, Jack London, Wilhelm Busch, Walther Kabel, Franz Bonn, Joachim Ringelnatz, Hans Christian Andersen, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Joseph Jacobs, Ludwig Bechstein, Elsbeth Montzheimer, Heinrich Seidel, Lothar Meggendorfer, E.T.A. Hoffman, Oscar Wilde, Rosalie Koch, Walter Scott122h 39m4.4 (110)$1 · $0.00
Magisches Weihnachten - Die schönsten Weihnachtsmärchen für KinderBeatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Dickens, F. H. Burnett, E.T.A Hoffman, Selma Lagerlöf, Oscar Wilde, Manfred Kyber, Heinrich Seidel, Luise Büchner, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Hermann Löns19h 35m$1 · $0.00
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