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Five Children and It (Dramatic Reading) by E. Nesbit. Finding a Psammead (sand-fairy) to grant any wish your heart desires seems like the beginning of endless delights, but as Cyril, Anthea, Robert and Jane soon discover, being beautiful, wealthy and popular can have surprising pitfalls! When it comes to wishing they had wings, lived in a besieged castle or to fight Red Indians in the English countryside, the results of their wishes lead to hilarious narrow escapes and (usually) being sent to bed. "Five Children and It" is the first of the three "Psammead" books by Edith Nesbit, introducing the irascible sand fairy who uses the children's wishes to teach them lessons about life. This dramatised reading brings the four children and their friend vividly to life! Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne. All mythology and/or Hawthorne lovers unite! Here is a delightful collection of charming stories from Greek Mythology. This collection features some very popular characters like our beloved Jason, Ulysses, King Pluto and Theseus (and of course, our favorite, Mr. Minotaur, too). Written in Hawthorne's interesting and beautiful style, these stories will be a great delight to read AND listen to. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Adventures of Maya the Bee by Waldemar Bonsels. The Adventures of Maya the Bee is an exciting tale for children of all ages. Themes of growth and development of courage and wisdom are found, as well as the extreme joy and satisfaction that Maya experiences in the beauty of creation and all creatures. Her ultimate and innate loyalty to her Nation of Bees is acted out in the final heroic scenes. This story gives us the delightful sense of having seen a small segment of the world through a Bee's eyes. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Children's stories that never grow old. A timeless collection of beloved children's tales, beautifully adapted by Mary Stone and brought to life with enchanting illustrations by John R. Neill. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Red House Mystery (Version 2) by A. A. Milne. Author A. A. Milne is best known to the world as the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh. Yet Milne was versatile, having written dozens of plays, humorous articles, books and – The Red House Mystery. In which… Mark Ablett is the massively narcissistic owner of The Red House, a beautiful English country mansion. The estate is managed mostly by Mark’s side-kick and younger cousin, Cayley. As a wealthy artiste, Mark has chosen his handful of guests both to pander to his self-image and to allow him near-total control of virtually all aspects of his luxurious country house “show,” as it were. In the novel’s first eight hours, Milne presents a literary tour-de-force: first, the unexpected arrival (after 15 years’ absence) of Robert, Mark’s n'ere-do-well brother from Australia; second, Robert’s murder; and third, Mark’s own disappearance. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Once on a Time (version 2 Dramatic Reading) by A. A. Milne. When the King of Barodia receives a pair of seven-league boots as a birthday present, his habit of flying over the King of Euralia's castle during breakfast provokes a series of incidents which escalate into war. While the King of Euralia is away, his daughter Hyacinth tries to rule in his stead and counter the machiavellian ambitions of the king's favourite, the Countess Belvane. Ostensibly a typical fairytale, it tells the story of the war between the kingdoms of Euralia and Barodia and the political shenanigans which take place in Euralia in the king's absence. The book introduces us to a princess who is far from helpless; a prince who, whilst handsome, is also pompous and vain; an enchantment which is almost entirely humorous; a villain who is not entirely villainous and receives no real comeuppance; a good king who isn't always good; an evil king who isn't always evil, and so on. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Gallery of Children (Version 2) by A. A. Milne. These are 12 imaginative stories written by A.A. Milne about beautiful 12 illustrations originally published in the Colliers magazine. (I strongly urge listeners to go to the book using the link provided and look at each illustration while listening. The story he weaves is intimately involved with what is going on there. I promise you will be delighted.) He wove these into flights of fancy and fun about the children shown; their background, problems and desires. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Sunny Side (Version 2) by A. A. Milne. A. A. Milne is best known for his creation of the perennially popular Winnie the Pooh, though he was and is highly acclaimed for hundreds of gently humorous essays and poems published in, among other famous venues, Punch Magazine, most of which have been collected and published as books. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Holiday Round by A. A. Milne. Alan Alexander Milne, popularly known as A. A. Milne, is best known – perhaps to most people only known – for his children’s book, Winnie the Pooh. Yet he was an incredibly prolific author. He published dozens of successful plays, myriad humorous articles written for internationally prominent journals, a wide range of social, political, and other nonfiction works, and even a murder mystery. This collection is humorous throughout, but humorous in a particularly Milnesque way: he consciously and quite openly rejected the bitterness of satire in favor of a peculiarly gentle, often self-deprecating humor. Included here are dozens of short essays showing, among other things, Milne’s extraordinary capacity to understand – and be understood by – children, and his special affinity for women, as friends and as lovers. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

Happy Days by A. A. Milne. Although best known for his Winnie the Pooh stories, A.A. Milne spent years as an editor at the English humor magazine Punch. These sprightly essays were chosen from the hundreds he wrote during that period. As usual, they are funny, wry, and poke fun at almost all of our human foibles. There are 6 short one act plays that he wrote to demonstrate the 6 allowable plots for amateur playwrights and they are absolutely hilarious. The other topics run the gamut from dogs to dates. Featured on Winnie-the-Pooh. Public-domain recording courtesy of LibriVox (librivox.org). This episode includes AI-generated content.

If I May (Version 2) by A. A. Milne. This episode includes AI-generated content.

House At Pooh Corner (version 3) by A. A. Milne. This episode includes AI-generated content.

When We Were Very Young (Version 3) by A. A. Milne. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Winnie The Pooh by A.A. Milne is a timeless tale that captures the essence of friendship, adventure, and the simple joys of life through the eyes of a lovable bear and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. The enduring themes of camaraderie and the innocence of childhood resonate deeply, reminding listeners of the importance of connection and imagination in navigating life’s challenges. Pooh and his companions embody qualities such as loyalty, curiosity, and a carefree spirit, offering wisdom that transcends generations. As we reflect on the whimsical adventures of Pooh and his friends, we are invited to embrace the beauty of everyday moments and the value of nurturing relationships, making this classic work as relevant today as when it was first published. The gentle humor and profound simplicity of Milne's storytelling continue to inspire and delight, encouraging us to find joy in the little things and foster our own sense of wonder. This episode includes AI-generated content.

Grimm's Fairy Tales, retold in one-syllable words by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, brings to life classic tales in a fresh and accessible format. This collection captures the essence of timeless stories that have enchanted listeners for generations, showcasing themes of morality, bravery, and the triumph of good over evil. The simplicity of the language invites both young and old to explore the rich world of folklore, making it a delightful experience for families and individuals alike. Hearing these tales now reminds us of the enduring power of storytelling and the lessons that resonate through time, ensuring that the magic of the Grimms remains alive and relevant today. This episode includes AI-generated content.