-
Grimm's Fairy Stories
- Narrated by: Joanna Daniel
- Length: 5 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Release date: 02-21-12
- Language: English
- Publisher: Audible Studios
- Whispersync for Voice-ready
Regular price: $19.95
People who bought this also bought...
-
Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
- By: Hans Christian Andersen, Mrs. Edgar Lucas - translator
- Narrated by: Angele Masters
- Length: 41 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 95
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 84
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 80
A magical storyteller's timeless tales. Here are 127 of Andersen's classic stories, translated by "Mrs. Edgar Lucas" in the 19th century. Included are such well-known tales as "The Emperor's New Suit", "The Little Match-Seller", "Thumbelina", "The Little Mermaid", and "The Snow Queen".
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
first time ever reading the classics!
- By freedom2fly on 07-01-18
-
Japanese Fairy Tales
- By: Yei Theodora Ozaki - translator
- Narrated by: Leslie Bellair
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 182
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 153
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 151
Here are 22 charming Japanese Fairy Tales, translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki, including "My Lord Bag of Rice", "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow", "The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad", "The Farmer and the Badger", "The Shinansha, or the South Pointing Carriage", "The Adventures of Kintaro, the Golden Boy", "The Story of Princess Hase", "The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die", "The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moonchild", "The Mirror of Matsuyama", and more.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Nice book, wish the narrator spoke Japanese better
- By Ben on 01-31-17
-
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
- By: Hamilton Wright Mabie
- Narrated by: Samantha Worthen
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 277
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 223
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 221
This volume contains a collection of fairy tales from a wide array of classical works. These immortal tales include "The Enchanted Stag", "Twelve Brothers", "Puss in Boots", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Light Princess", "Beauty and the Beast", "Hansel and Gretel", "Jack the Giant Killer", "The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor", and "The Story of Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp".
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
I love it
- By Chris Stringer on 06-26-15
-
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights
- By: Sir James Knowles
- Narrated by: Eric Brooks
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 228
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 188
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 188
King Arthur was a legendary British leader of the late fifth and early sixth century who, according to the medieval histories and romances, led the defense of the Romano-Celtic British against the Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. This book gives an account of the life of this great legend of all times.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
This was painful!
- By T. Rod on 09-05-14
-
Irish Fairy Tales
- By: James Stephens (editor)
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 47
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 44
This collection of 10 time-honored tales brims with enchantment, whimsy, and sly humor. Assembled by a renowned poet and student of Gaelic language and culture, this edition includes "The Birth of Bran", "The Little Brawl at Allen", "The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran", "Becuma of the White Skin", "Mongan's Frenzy", and other stories.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Great Celtic stories
- By JEFFERY on 02-19-13
-
The Life of Abraham Lincoln
- By: Henry Ketcham
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 111
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 95
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 94
In his introduction to The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Henry Ketcham notes that there has been so much written about Lincoln that the legend has begun to obscure, if not to efface, the man. “In this biography the single purpose has been to present the living man with such distinctness of outline that the reader may have a sort of feeling of being acquainted with him.”
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Good overview of Lincoln's life
- By Charly on 02-04-13
-
Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
- By: Hans Christian Andersen, Mrs. Edgar Lucas - translator
- Narrated by: Angele Masters
- Length: 41 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 95
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 84
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 80
A magical storyteller's timeless tales. Here are 127 of Andersen's classic stories, translated by "Mrs. Edgar Lucas" in the 19th century. Included are such well-known tales as "The Emperor's New Suit", "The Little Match-Seller", "Thumbelina", "The Little Mermaid", and "The Snow Queen".
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
first time ever reading the classics!
- By freedom2fly on 07-01-18
-
Japanese Fairy Tales
- By: Yei Theodora Ozaki - translator
- Narrated by: Leslie Bellair
- Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 182
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 153
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 151
Here are 22 charming Japanese Fairy Tales, translated by Yei Theodora Ozaki, including "My Lord Bag of Rice", "The Tongue-Cut Sparrow", "The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad", "The Farmer and the Badger", "The Shinansha, or the South Pointing Carriage", "The Adventures of Kintaro, the Golden Boy", "The Story of Princess Hase", "The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die", "The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moonchild", "The Mirror of Matsuyama", and more.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Nice book, wish the narrator spoke Japanese better
- By Ben on 01-31-17
-
Fairy Tales Every Child Should Know
- By: Hamilton Wright Mabie
- Narrated by: Samantha Worthen
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 277
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 223
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 221
This volume contains a collection of fairy tales from a wide array of classical works. These immortal tales include "The Enchanted Stag", "Twelve Brothers", "Puss in Boots", "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Princess and the Pea", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Light Princess", "Beauty and the Beast", "Hansel and Gretel", "Jack the Giant Killer", "The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor", and "The Story of Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp".
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
I love it
- By Chris Stringer on 06-26-15
-
The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights
- By: Sir James Knowles
- Narrated by: Eric Brooks
- Length: 11 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 228
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 188
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 188
King Arthur was a legendary British leader of the late fifth and early sixth century who, according to the medieval histories and romances, led the defense of the Romano-Celtic British against the Saxon invaders in the early sixth century. This book gives an account of the life of this great legend of all times.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
This was painful!
- By T. Rod on 09-05-14
-
Irish Fairy Tales
- By: James Stephens (editor)
- Narrated by: Kevin Stillwell
- Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 47
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 42
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 44
This collection of 10 time-honored tales brims with enchantment, whimsy, and sly humor. Assembled by a renowned poet and student of Gaelic language and culture, this edition includes "The Birth of Bran", "The Little Brawl at Allen", "The Enchanted Cave of Cesh Corran", "Becuma of the White Skin", "Mongan's Frenzy", and other stories.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
Great Celtic stories
- By JEFFERY on 02-19-13
-
The Life of Abraham Lincoln
- By: Henry Ketcham
- Narrated by: Brian Troxell
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 111
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 95
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 94
In his introduction to The Life of Abraham Lincoln, Henry Ketcham notes that there has been so much written about Lincoln that the legend has begun to obscure, if not to efface, the man. “In this biography the single purpose has been to present the living man with such distinctness of outline that the reader may have a sort of feeling of being acquainted with him.”
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Good overview of Lincoln's life
- By Charly on 02-04-13
-
American Fairy Tales
- By: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Samantha Worthen
- Length: 3 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 8
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 6
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
A great listen for children! American Fairy Tales by L. Frank Baum includes classic stories that will keep your child riveted. In fact, it will keep the average adult entranced! The story lines and scenery created by the author are a thing of beauty. Vivid conversations between characters create an imaginary paradise your son or daughter can wander through for ages to come.
-
The Adventures of Pinocchio (AmazonClassics Edition)
- By: Carlo Collodi
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 22
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 18
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 18
Once upon a time, there was a talking, walking, dancing piece of wood. His name was Pinocchio, the marionette created from an enchanted log by Tuscan woodcarver Geppetto. The miraculous puppet dreams of being a real boy, but he has a mischievous streak. Pinocchio fights, kicks, lies, and runs away before Geppetto can teach him the lessons of life.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
not for kids
- By Lisa on 04-05-18
-
Fifty Famous Stories Retold
- By: James Baldwin
- Narrated by: Bobbie Frohman
- Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 37
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 30
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 30
Here are 50 famous stories of long-ago times, retold in a short form for all young people. These are tales of valor, bravery, and kindness, as well as high adventure. Included are "The Story of William Tell", "Damon and Pythias", "Androclus and the Lion", "The Story of Robin Hood" and many more.
-
1 out of 5 stars
-
Buyer Beware - Great Content but tracks messed up
- By SpunkyMama on 01-06-13
-
Myths That Every Child Should Know
- A Selection of the Classic Myths of All Times for Young People
- By: Hamilton Wright Mabie (editor)
- Narrated by: Suehyla El Attar
- Length: 11 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 35
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 27
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 28
Compiled by American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer Hamilton Wright Mabie, here is a fantastic collection of classic legends from ancient mythology, The classical work of Hawthorne has been generously drawn upon. Included are "Three Golden Apples"; "Pomegranate Seeds"; "Chimera"; "Golden Touch"; "Gorgon's Head"; "Dragon's Teeth"; "Miraculous Pitcher"; "Paradise of Children", and more.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Terrific narration good choice of myths
- By epotratz on 04-09-17
-
The Cat of Bubastes
- By: G. A. Henty
- Narrated by: John Bolen
- Length: 11 hrs and 30 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 168
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 102
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 105
The sacred cat of Bubastes has accidentally been slain; now young Chebron must pay for the offense with his own life, as this is the law of the Pagans in Egypt, 1250 BC. Chebron, the son of a high Egyptian priest, flees for his life taking his sister Mysa, one of the household slaves Amuba, and several companions with him.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Hard to Understand
- By Happyhomaker on 02-05-11
-
Pollyanna
- By: Eleanor H. Porter
- Narrated by: S. Patricia Bailey
- Length: 6 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 295
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 233
-
Story5 out of 5 stars 237
Pollyanna, an expert at her favorite "Glad Game" of always looking at the bright side in her numerous trials, is one of the most popular and enduring characters in all of children's literature. As Pollyanna arrives in Beldingsville to live with her strict and dutiful maiden aunt, she exclaims, "Oh, Aunt Polly, I don't know how to be glad enough that you let me come to live with you!"
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Another Winner!
- By teammine on 10-29-12
-
The Little Duke
- The Childhood History of Richard the Fearless, Duke of Normandy
- By: Charlotte Yonge
- Narrated by: David Thorn
- Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 50
-
Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 41
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 42
Based on historical fact, full of intrigue and chivalry at a time when Normandy was not part of France, this is the romantic childhood history of Richard the Fearless, Duke of Normandy. After his father was assassinated, when he was just nine years old, he is kidnapped and imprisoned by Louis of France, who wanted to annex Normandy. But thanks to the bravery and daring of Richard's loyal squire and knight, Osmond de Centeville, he makes good his escape.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Makes Learning History Unforgettable!
- By Harriet on 07-31-12
-
Kidnapped
- By: Robert Louis Stevenson
- Narrated by: Ralph Cosham
- Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 85
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 46
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 47
Young David Balfour is the rightful heir but his uncle has other plans. This story recounts Master Balfour's escape on the high seas and his adventures making his way back across Scottish Highlands.
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
A little brisk, but ultimately satisfying
- By Tad Davis on 12-08-09
-
The Railway Children
- By: E. Nesbit
- Narrated by: Virginia Leishman
- Length: 6 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 353
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars 306
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 314
Father has suddenly and mysteriously disappeared. Now Mother has moved Roberta, Peter, and Phyllis from London to an old English country house. Missing the hustle and bustle of the city, the children are ecstatic to find that their new home is near a railway station. Making friends with both the porter and the station master is great fun. So is waving to a kindly old gentleman who rides through on the 9:15 every morning. When mother gets sick, it is he to whom they turn for help. And later, when a fortunate twist of fate returns their father to them, they are surprised to find the old gentleman involved once again.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Excellent narration
- By Greenleaf on 11-24-17
-
The Last of the Mohicans
- By: James Fenimore Cooper
- Narrated by: Larry McKeever
- Length: 15 hrs and 27 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 411
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars 305
-
Story4 out of 5 stars 304
The Last of the Mohicans has all the elements of a classic frontier adventure: massacres and raids, innocent settlers, hardened soldiers, renegade Indians, and a doomed love affair. It is a memorable portrait of fierce individualism and moral courage. But what draws readers and listeners again and again to this panoramic novel is its deep insight into the symbols of American consciousness.
-
5 out of 5 stars
-
Poor sound
- By Margaret on 01-20-15
-
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Volume 2
- By: Edgar Allan Poe
- Narrated by: Bernard Setaro Clark
- Length: 10 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall3.5 out of 5 stars 11
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 9
-
Story3.5 out of 5 stars 9
A collection of classic works by Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.
-
2 out of 5 stars
-
Warning: Missing portions of the original text
- By Amazon Customer on 07-26-14
-
The Complete Little Women Series: Little Women, Good Wives, Little Men, Jo's Boys (4 books in one)
- By: Louisa May Alcott
- Narrated by: Catherine O'Brien
- Length: 37 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars 172
-
Performance3.5 out of 5 stars 156
-
Story4.5 out of 5 stars 158
Little Women itself “has been read as a romance or as a quest, or both. It has been read as a family drama that validates virtue over wealth.” Little Women has been read “as a means of escaping that life by women who knew its gender constraints only too well.” Alcott “combines many conventions of the sentimental novel with crucial ingredients of Romantic children's fiction, creating a new form of which Little Women is a unique model.”
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
poorly edited recording
- By Richard on 07-03-14
Editorial Reviews
Joanna Daniel performs this collection of 25 of the greatest fairy tales from the Brothers Grimm. Translator Margaret Hunt is credited with bringing German folklore to the attention of English-speaking children, but in this audiobook, Joanna Daniel gets all the credit for a charming performance that adults will appreciate as much as their offspring. Tom Thumb, Snow White, Cinderella, and the Frog Prince all make appearances here, as well as some lesser-known characters like Dummling, Catherine and Frederick, and Mother Holle. All of them are both rendered delicately and enlivened by Daniel's winsome English accent.
Publisher's Summary
A collection of classic Brothers Grimm fairy tales, culled from Margaret Hunt's 1884 translation. The complete list of tales recounted here is: "The Goose-Girl", "The Little Brother and Little Sister", "Hansel and Gretel", "Oh, If I Could but Shiver!", "Dummling and the Three Feathers", "Little Snow-White", "Frederick and Catherine", "The Valiant Little Tailor", "Little Red-Cap", "The Golden Goose", "Bearskin", "Cinderella", "Faithful John", "The Water of Life", "Thumbling", "Briar Rose", "The Six Swans", "Rapunzel", "Mother Holle", "The Frog Prince", "The Travels of Tom Thumb", "Snow White and Rose Red", "The Three Little Men in the Wood", "Rumpelstiltskin", and "Little One-Eye, Two-Eyes, and Three-Eyes".
What members say
Average Customer Ratings
Overall
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars109
-
4 Stars66
-
3 Stars48
-
2 Stars12
-
1 Stars12
Performance
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars105
-
4 Stars53
-
3 Stars32
-
2 Stars11
-
1 Stars6
Story
-
4 out of 5 stars
-
5 Stars87
-
4 Stars59
-
3 Stars36
-
2 Stars11
-
1 Stars11
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- Midwest
- 03-18-16
Perfect in every sense!
The narrator couldn't have done a better job! Enjoyed entirely from start to finish, bravo!
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Misty Lopez
- 06-11-15
Love it
Love the readers voice awsome tales
Looking for more from Joanna Daniel
I highly recommend this to all my friends
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Carol Larsen
- KY
- 04-23-15
Okay
The narrator did a nice job. She is a good story teller. I just don't like the stories much.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- sandy
- 02-22-14
More funny than "grimm" .
These were comical. I was a little disappointed, I thought they would resemble the fairytales of my youth put only a few of them did.
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Country Bookworm
- I'm On A Beach
- 08-21-18
Funny
These stories are so dramatical and that makes them funny to me. There's a lesson in every story.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Anthony Paschal Jr.
- 12-13-17
Awesome!
I loved it! My 8 year old son loved it so much that he would ask to listen to it whenever we get in the car. It's a great family listen.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Stephen C. Greeley
- 09-16-16
Fun
It was fun to read many of the stories I heard as a child. There were even a couple of stories I had never heard before.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance3 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- Vicki
- 09-30-12
Difficult for children
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Fine for adults but difficult for kids, due to degree of accent and speed of speech.
If you’ve listened to books by the authors before, how does this one compare?
To difficult to understand for children not used to highly accented British accent
What three words best describe Joanna Daniel’s voice?
To difficult to understand for children not used to highly accented British accent
Was Grimm's Fairy Stories worth the listening time?
Not for children.see above
3 of 15 people found this review helpful
-
Overall1 out of 5 stars
- Suny
- 06-02-17
Not kid Friendly
"Stupid" word in beginning lets you know it is before politically correct days. States witche's kill etc...
So I would rethink the Grimm's altogether.
0 of 14 people found this review helpful
-
Overall4 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- The Average Customer
- 09-11-18
Narration was great
Loved the narration and loved somev of the stories as some were familiar, but others were not as interesting. Suppose you can't win with every story.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story4 out of 5 stars
- dan
- 10-13-17
Brilliant book 📚
Every night I hear my children
laughing. I tried it,I thought it was brilliant...it is very funny
I personally think it is best at night.
It helps the girls to calm down.😻
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
-
Overall3 out of 5 stars
-
Performance4 out of 5 stars
-
Story3 out of 5 stars
- debbie
- 05-21-17
A sweet reminisce of stories from my childhood
This audiobook contains a collection of the Brothers Grimm’s extensive collection of stories which included Tom Thumb, Cinderella and Snow White.
While very sweet to listen and reminisce I found many of the tales sounded very alike and similar themes emerged within many of the stories. From listening using adult ears and knowledge I can hear that they are old fashioned with dated ideas; for example there is a clear masochism which runs through many stories. These are things I would not have picked up on as a child.
The narration of the book was good, Joanna Daniel sounded like various readers from Jackanory, with just the right amount of condensation and jolliness which will engage a child while not alienating.
Overall these are sweet bite size stories which are the right amount for children with limited attention spans.
-
Overall5 out of 5 stars
-
Performance5 out of 5 stars
-
Story5 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 07-05-18
FAB!!!
Really interesting set of stories. Easy listen. The reader has a relaxing voice. Worth a listen
0 of 1 people found this review helpful