Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know


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(4.7 stars; 62 reviews)

Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know is a timeless collection that brings together enchanting stories from renowned authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. This anthology invites listeners into a world of magic, adventure, and moral lessons, perfect for both young and old.

Each tale is a window into the rich tapestry of folklore, featuring beloved characters and unforgettable plots. From the cunning of clever foxes to the bravery of young heroes, these stories explore themes of good versus evil, the importance of kindness, and the power of imagination.

Compiled by Hamilton Wright Mabie, this collection not only preserves the charm of classic fairy tales but also serves as a delightful introduction for new generations. Whether shared at bedtime or enjoyed alone, these stories promise to inspire wonder and spark creativity.

Chapters

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00 - Introduction to "Fairies Every Child Should Know" 20:09 Read by Michael Packard
01 - One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes (Grimm's Fairy Tales) 18:17 Read by Linda Velwest
02 - The Magic Mirror (Grimm's Fairy Tales) 24:14 Read by jedopi
03 - The Enchanted Stag (Grimm's Fairy Tales) 13:44 Read by Shana Cohen
04 - Hansel and Grethel (Grimm's Fairy Tales) 20:04 Read by jedopi
05 - The Story of Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Lamp Part 1 (Arabian Nights Entertainments) 19:18 Read by Adam
06 - The Story of Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Lamp Part 2 (Arabian Nights Entertainments) 32:26 Read by Linda Velwest
07 - The Story of Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Lamp Part 3 (Arabian Nights Entertainments) 30:28 Read by Shana Cohen
08 - The Story of Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Lamp Part 4 (Arabian Nights Entertainments) 23:12 Read by Susan Hanfield
09 - The Story of Aladdin; or, The Wonderful Lamp Part 5 (Arabian Nights Entertainments) 19:59 Read by C. L. W. Rollins
10 - The History of Ali Baba, and of the Forty Robbers Killed by one Slave Part 1 (Arabian Nights Entertainments) 28:39 Read by Linda Velwest
11 - The History of Ali Baba, and of the Forty Robbers Killed by one Slave Part 2 (Arabian Nights Entertainments) 26:25 Read by Linda Velwest
12 - The Second Voyage of Sindbad the Sailor (Arabian Nights Entertainments) 12:15 Read by Linda Velwest
13 - The White Cat (From the tale by the Comtesse d'Aulnoy) 36:36 Read by Julienne
14 - The Golden Goose (Grimm's Fairy Tales) 11:27 Read by jedopi
15 - The Twelve Brothers (Grimm's Fairy Tales) 11:38 Read by Jeanne Lovell
16 - The Fair One with the Golden Locks (From the tale by the Comtesse d'Aulnoy) 26:23 Read by Linda Fredericks
17 - Tom Thumb (First written in prose in 1621 by Richard Johnson) 15:23 Read by Rhonda Federman
18 - Blue Beard (From the French tale by Charles Perrault) 14:18 Read by Linda Velwest
19 - Cinderella; or, The Little Glass Slipper (From the French tale by Charles Perrault) 15:07 Read by Mich_elle
20 - Puss in Boots (From the French tale by Charles Perrault) 11:21 Read by Rhonda Federman
21 - The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood (From the French tale by Charles Perrault) 12:40 Read by thestorygirl
22 - Jack and the Bean-Stalk (Said to be an allegory of the Teutonic Al-fader, The tale written in French by Charles Perrault) 34:49 Read by Michael Packard
23 - Jack the Giant Killer (From the old British legend told by Geoffrey of Monmouth, of Corineus the Trojan) 31:40 Read by Bob Gonzalez
24 - Little Red Riding Hood (From the French tale by Charles Perrault) 5:10 Read by Michael Packard
25 - The Three Bears (Robert Southey) 4:39 Read by Michael Packard
26 - The Princess on the Pea (From the tale by Hans Christian Andersen) 3:00 Read by jedopi
27 - The Ugly Duckling (From the tale by Hans Christian Andersen) 15:36 Read by Beth Thomas (1974-2020)
28 - The Light Princess Part 1 (George MacDonald) 9:10 Read by Kelli England
29 - The Light Princess Part 2 (George MacDonald) 15:05 Read by Kelli England
30 - The Light Princess Part 3 (George MacDonald) 24:08 Read by Jean Bascom
31 - The Light Princess Part 4 (George MacDonald) 16:53 Read by Jean Bascom
32 - The Light Princess Part 5 (George MacDonald) 19:29 Read by Jean Bascom
33 - Beauty and the Beast (From the French tale by Madame Gabrielle de Villeneuve) 31:46 Read by Lori Fuller Chugiak, AK

Reviews

excellent children's literature


(4.5 stars)

Great literature. I love that

Fairy tales every children should know


(4.5 stars)

Thanks to all the librivox volunteers! Its quite tiresome reading to children ALL the time. But with this audiobook read with many fantastic different voices makes it an enjoyable experience for me as well. I just wish the readers would slow down a bit sometimes. My children had trouble following when it was read in a rush.

beautiful story's


(5 stars)

these stories are so much better than the reduced down modern version's.

Perfecto!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻


(5 stars)

I love some of the stories and I love to listen to them at night, to help me sleep.

Great! best readers! 👍


(5 stars)

Thank you everyone! These stories were read very well! 😍 🙏🏻 😊

Nice to listen to the real stories


(5 stars)