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
Length537h 23m
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.
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GenreChildren's Literature
Length537 hrs 23 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 17, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Greatest Classics for Children in One Volume
2The Greatest Bed-Time Stories
3The Tale of Peter Rabbit (Beatrix Potter)
4The Tale of Benjamin Bunny (Beatrix Potter)
5The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies (Beatrix Potter)
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6The Tailor of Gloucester (Beatrix Potter)
7The Adventures of Peter Cottontail (Thornton Burgess)
8Mother West Wind Series (Thornton Burgess)
9The Burgess Bird Book for Children (Thornton Burgess)
10Chapter I. Jenny Wren Arrives.
11Chapter II. The Old Orchard Bully.
12Chapter VI. An Old Friend In a New Home.
13Chapter IX. Longbill and Teeter.
14Chapter X. Redwing and Yellow Wing.
15Chapter XI. Drummers and Carpenters.
16Chapter XII. Some Unlikely Relatives.
17Chapter XV. A Swallow and One Who Isn't.
18Chapter XVII. More Robbers.
19Chapter XX. A Fisherman Robbed.
20Chapter XXI. A Fishing Party.
21Chapter XXII. Some Feathered Diggers.
22Chapter XXIII. Some Big Mouths.
23Chapter XXIV. The Warblers Arrive.
24Chapter XXV. Three Cousins Quite Unlike.
25Chapter XXVI. Peter Gets a Lame Neck.
26Chapter XXIX. The Constant Singers.
27Chapter XXX. Jenny Wren's Cousins.
28Chapter XXXI. Voices of the Dusk.
29Chapter XXXV. A Butcher and a Hummer.
30Chapter XXXVI. A Stranger and a Dandy.
31Chapter XXXVII. Farewells and Welcomes.
32Chapter XL. Some Merry Seed-Eaters.
33Chapter XLIV. More Folks in Red.
34The Burgess Animal Book for Children (Thornton Burgess)
35Chapter I Jenny Wren Gives Peter Rabbit an Idea
36Chapter II Peter and Jumper go to School
37Chapter III More of Peter's Long-Legged Cousins
38Chapter IV Chatterer and Happy Jack Join
39Chapter V The Squirrels of the Trees
40Chapter VI Striped Chipmunk and his Cousins
41Chapter VII Johnny Chuck Joins the Class
42Chapter VIII Whistler and Yap Yap
43Chapter IX Two Queer Little Haymakers
44Chapter X Prickly Porky and Grubby Gopher
45Chapter XI A Fellow With a Thousand Spears
46Chapter XII A Lumberman and Engineer
47Chapter XIII A Worker and a Robber
48Chapter XIV A Trader and a Handsome Fellow
49Chapter XV Two Unlike Little Cousins
50Chapter XVI Danny's Northern Cousins and Nimbleheels
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