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Inside this compact box is everything a child needs to recreate Cinderella. Each box contains a storybook, paper dolls with press-on outfits and accessories, and a pull-down/pop-up scene. Stories in a Box are small enough to fit into a backpack and will provide hours of imaginative play at home and on the go! ... Read more

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Your childhood Memories
Excellent book to share with young children. I really enjoyed it because it reminded me of the kind of books that we were so thrilled with as children, it sparks the imagination and takes me back to a time when we pitched pennies in the hall of our home for entertainment when it was raining outside. No video games for a few minutes and take time to enjoy how creative your children can be! I only wish she had a store full! I bought several for gifts after seeing how precious this book is!

Brilliant!
This book is not only perfect for children, but for adults who miss playing!

The drawing is fantastic, the charachters charming and the way you can peel off clothes and put it on the Cinderella cut-out is a very unique idea.

Children will love to play with the doll and dress her up as you read the story to them. It makes the perfect little gift as it book & doll come in a box!

A wonderful gift, you can't go wrong. ... Read more

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The cautionary tale "Little Red Riding Hood" is intrepreted by internationally-known photographer Sarah Moon. This title includes the original text by Perrault and features brilliantly stark imagery. It is recommended for ages 14 and up. ... Read more

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The original version of the story is definitely not for kids
Everybody knows the story of Little Red Riding Hood, but what this illustrated version of the classic tale by Beni Montresor shows us is that we do not know the original story by Charles Perrault. That is not to say that readers of this version of "Little Red Riding Hood" will find anything particularly new in this version, beyond the idea that the title character is bringing a cake and a little pot of butter to her sick grandmother, but rather than certain elements that they have taken for granted lo these many years were not there in the beginning.

With his artwork Montresor lulls readers into a false sense of security, as we enjoy the familiar beginning of the story and see the little red hood that the little girl's grandmother has made for her. Most children will be amused by the dapper white suit that the wolf wears when he encounters Little Red Riding Hood in the forest (note that Perrault answers the question that many of us had when first becoming inquisitive enough to start poking holes in the story regarding why the wolf does not devour the little girl as soon as they meet in the woods). However, once the wolf replaces the grandmother in the bed and lures Little Red Riding Hood closer to his big teeth, young readers are going to quickly realize that this is not the familiar version of the story that they know.

Consequently one thing that can be said for sure is that Montresor's version of "Little Red Riding Hood" is not the first one that young children should learn. Let them become familiar with the sanitized version of the tale, which is par for the course these days (read very young children the original version of "Cinderella" where we learn what the step-sisters did to get their oversized feet to fit in the glass slipper, which will tell you why it was made of glass, and you could scar them for life). Perrault's story is much more in keeping with the grisly fairy tales of a couple of centuries back and Montresor's artwork plays up such elements, so be forewarned.

The introduction to this book is provided by the opera singer Luciana Pavarotti, who recalls how he thrilled to this tale being told by his grandfather. Pavarotti recalls how he identified with Little Red Riding Hood because he shared her fears. When you read this book you will understand why he could call this a violent, mysterious tale, especialy with Montresor's artwork to bring out those aspects of the story.

The sad ending for Riding Hood is dramatic and revealing
Fans of artistic photo books for kids will find this an intriguing contemporary treatment of the Red Riding Hood classic. Here a little country girl faces urban and rural threats on her way to grandmother's house, only to find her grandmother has been replaced by an evil wolf. The sad ending for Riding Hood is dramatic and revealing, providing a realistic twist on the fairy tale.

all of Sara Moon
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Little Red Riding Hood by Perrault, illus. by Sarah Moon
I enjoyed the story as Perrault wrote it, not as yet another alternate version with yet another happy ending. Red Riding Hood, also available in French as Le Petit Rouge, contains marvelous photos by Sarah Moon which lend an eerie, appropriately menacing mood to an already dark tale. It should be said, however, that this book is unsettling and is undoubtedly not one to share with your child as a bedtime story. ... Read more

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This is NanaBanana's version of this timeless tale of a poor country lass who becomes a princess. The entire story is told in a condensed version that is easy for children ages 4+ to begin to read and understand. ... Read more

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Cinderella NanaBanana coloring book
It is not just a coloring book.It is also a story.My 4 year old enjoys reading it as a book and coloring it.It has provided hours of entertainment.The gigantic pages make it easy for us to color together. She is always going back to add to the pages she has already done.Thetext is simple and she feels proud knowing how to read it.The firstcoloring book we will not throw away.Wonderful. ... Read more

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This one cracked us up
My 4-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son thought this book was hilarious, especially the line about the paprika. They kept wanting to check it out again from the library so I finally bought it. ... Read more

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Striking art gives this classic fairy tale a fresh look that will enchant a new generation of readers. Retold in both Spanish and English, this universally familiar story is now a springboard to inspire readers to recognize words in both languages. The dual-language text makes this book a useful and beautiful addition to both home and classroom libraries. ... Read more

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Eye in the Ear is dedicated to producing quality, classic children's stories on tape cassette and CD. Exciting stories stir the imagination and help unleash creativity.

Today's fast-paced society relies on television. Children are inundated with visual images; children rarely have the chance to imagine.

Children still say, "Tell me a story." The problem is - amid these harried times of two working parents and single working mothers - storytelling is given little attention.

This troubling situation led Frances and Allan Kelley to develop Stories to Stir the Imagination, Living Adventures from American History and Living Adventures from the Bible. -Thirty childhood classics, with a total running time of eight hours. Frances Kelley retells these timeless tales in a unique way.

Through the magical art of storytelling, Frances stages scenes, creates dialogues, and uses a vast range of voice characterizations. She helped launch the Children's Talking Book Program for the Library of Congress. She has recorded more than 200 books that are distributed all over the country. She also produced and narrated her "Imagination Time" series that was broadcast nation-wide over National Public Radio.

For each story, Frances worked closely with Allan Kelley, her husband/writer. Allan has adapted and revitalized the stories for dramatic audio presentation, often replacing narration with dialogue to highlight Frances's many voices. Music and sound effects further enhance the excitement of traditional "fireside" storytelling, which provides a welcome respite from TV that the whole family will enjoy. ... Read more

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Cinderella doesn't want to go to the ball with her father and sisters. She would much rather have her own party with the cooks and maids. So she does. All the royal guests join her — including Prince Charming — and Cinderella and the Prince leave together in a hot air balloon. ... Read more

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Magic! Inspiration! Dreamy!
Its a wonderfull twist on the original tale. This Cinderella takes on life with her wonderful positive passionate originality. She tells us that be who you are not to please the king or queen but to please what you feel you need to be! Strange that as an adult this is my favourite book! But it teaches everyone to stand tall and be marvelous and to be yourself! Illustrations are magic and the text wonderfully different! The outlook - positive! It teaches women young and old to be brave to take the risk of finding your Prince Charming... and its sheer inspiration! ... Read more

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Dwarves, giants, princesses, kings, fairies, and magicians ... all can be found in the enchanting fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Twenty-two of the Grimms' best stories are brought to life in this deluxe edition, from well-known favorites like "Rapunzel," "Red Riding Hood," "Rumpelstiltskin," and "Hansel and Grethel," to lesser-known treasures such as "The Valiant Tailor" and "The Frog Prince." Arthur Rackham's extraordinary interpretations are beautifully reproduced here in 21 full-color plates and 28 black-and-white drawings that lavishly embellish the pages. ... Read more

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Beutiful stories terribly translated
I remember reading and hearing many stories from this book when I was a child and they made quite an impression. This particular translation however leaves a lot to be desired. It seems that some parts were translated word for word and much of the text makes no sense at all.

no music at all, despite the cover says so.
It is a bit disappointing that an audio book that is sold as a combination of music and classic literature for children has not music at all.
well it has some music, a short intro at the beginning of each story. that's it. No sounds, no effects, no music...only the voice of the narrator. The narrator is very good, and the stories from Cinderella to Little Red Riding Hood are interesting and attractive for children. But the simple voice of the narrator is not enough to keep children between 3 and 4 interested in stories longer than 10 minutes (all but few are longer than 10 min.). Perfect would be 5 minutes for that age range (3 or 4).
Another drawback is the fact that the CDs do not go with a book, so you need to buy a book for each story with pictures suitable for children of 3 or 4. Of course,less problematic are those issues for older children.

An Old Family Favorite
I remember having these Fairy Tales read to me at bedtime when I was little. I bought the same book to read to my son. The stories are bit anachronistic and may not meet modern standards of being politically correct, but we love them anyway. ... Read more

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A Mother's Unconditional Love
Anderson, Hans C.The Ugly Duckling.Morrow Junior Books: New York, 1999. In The Ugly Duckling, a duck is having trouble fitting in.The other animals pick on him for being distinctively different from the other ducklings.Due to an overwhelming amount of embarrassment, he runs away.He stumbles across the house of a little old woman.He stays with her for a brief amount of time before he leaves her house also.A man finds him and takes him home.The man's children want to play with the duck.The duckling thinks that they are teasing him.He becomes frightened and runs out of their house.To his surprise, when he returns to the wild and sees his reflection in the water, he realizes that he has become a beautiful swan.Through kind words, comforting suggestions, and an attitude of faith, this story plays an active part in portraying the role of motherhood. The duck's mother is willing to accept the fact that one of her little ducklings are different from the others and deal with it appropriately."She just took care that the big egg was as warm as the rest."She even puts forth an extra effort to hatch the oddly shaped egg.This Mother is willing to love her child no matter what the circumstances. She brings out the best in her child by making him feel good about himself.The duck's mother finds the hidden qualities that make her child special. She gives her child a feeling of hope for whatever life may put in his path. On one of the pages in the book, the illustrator creates something that really stands out.The mother duck's foot is carefully drawn between her baby and the other animals that are picking on him.In this picture, the mother is portraying how most mothers are a great source of protection for their kids.Mothers provide us with that feeling of protection from the minute that we are born until the day that we pass away.They make us feel safe. When everyone laughs at him, she is there to take his side."He will make his way in the world as well as anybody."In the midst of such negative taunting, the mother duck finds the positive qualities that he beholds.Mothers stand up for you when you are too young to stand up for yourself.The author and the illustrator work together to reflect the protective bond that most mothers instinctively have. The little old woman in the book also shows an aspect of motherhood.She wants to give the duck a chance when the cat and chicken do not believe in him."Oh, you are all talking nonsense.We will let it stay for a bit, for I am sure we will see some eggs from the creature soon enough."The mothering instinct that the old lady beholds allows the duck to stay and have a fair chance to prove that he can lay an egg.Mothers tell you that you can be whatever you want to be.You just have to believe in yourself.They are the ones who never give up on their children.A mother listens to your dreams and inspires you to fulfill them.The Ugly Duckling is a very meaningful story.This story shows that making the best of any situation is the best way to get good things out of it.If nothing else, we learn from our mistakes.Mothers play an extremely important role in the lives of their children.Through positive input, a protective attitude, and never giving up, this mother shows her unconditional love. ... Read more

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Retold in both Spanish and English, the universally loved story Thumbelina will delight early readers and older learners alike. The striking illustrations give a new look to this classic tale, and the bilingual text makes it perfect for both home and classroom libraries. ... Read more

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Davey doesn't believe in spells and fairy tales—until the day a strange blue-eyed frog named Amelia turns up in his pond. Amelia is really a princess, and in order to break the spell she's under, she needs a kiss before two cycles of the moon pass. It looks as though Davey is the only boy who can help her. But he doesn't want to kiss the frog until he's had a chance to show her off to his friends, and the thought of kissing her at all makes him sick. In the meantime, he'll have to take care of the bossy princess by keeping her away from his menacing little brother, Kevin. Can the princess convince Davey to do the right thing, or is she doomed to stay a frog forever?

Patricia Easton's crackling, fast-paced chapter book puts a new spin on a beloved fairy tale. Mike Wohnouka's ingenious black-and-white illustrations are guaranteed to elicit giggles and guffaws. ... Read more

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Fun Story - Great Illustrations
This is a great book for summer!It's mostley just fun, but it does touch on responsibility too (but not so it seems like you're getting a lesson).I'd recommend it to anyone, but especially boys, who are begining to read chapter books.There are a couple pictures in each chapter, which also make it a fun book. ... Read more

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Young adult non-fiction.Recounts the story of the Egyptian Cinderella told from an Afrocentric viewpoint.Also, includes other well-known Egyptian tales including: The Blinding of Truth, The Vizier's Reward, The Death of Osiris and others. Illustrated. ... Read more

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Great Read
A great read if you are learning and studying about fairy tales from around the world.I recommend this book to anyone who wants to enrich their knowledge of the world around them by learning about the stories thatmake up the roots of certain cultures. ... Read more