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This is a delightful retelling of the life of Moses. From infancy to leader, acclaimed author Amy Steedman guides us through the difficulties he faced and retains the heart of this biblical story.

One of the more noted romance poems by acclaimed author Alfred, Lord Tennyson. It carries a dark undertone and was almost universally opposed when published in 1855. It gained attention as its parts and pieces were used in other popular culture and is most often remembered today as among Tennyson’s best poems. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

The epistles of John deal with what it means to be a Christian and how Christianity should be lived out in the lives of those who believe, and it encourages those who support the faith. Jude encourages believers to stand firm. Listeners will enjoy encouragement directly from scriptures.

The Cobbler was not known as an intelligent man. The common thought was tested when he came into some money. Would he prove wise or would his decision making prove something different? A classic short fable from the author of The Brownies. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Acclaimed writer Henry Van Dyke presents a staller collection of poems that also served as hymns in churches in the early 1900s. One is still sung today. Encouragement found in each stanza.

It shouldn't come as a surprise that Mark Twain was ingenious at political satire. In this short story Twain recounts his learning of the political system of the fictional Republic of Gondour. Listeners will tell quickly that Gondour had some pretty unusual laws related to the vote of the people. We end up just as confused as Twain intended, but the twist at the end brings us exactly where Twain intended for us to be - in our own country with our own politics.

A poor man captured a very unusual bird. His children were amused with the feathered guest and forgot their hunger for a time. They soon discovered that the bird gave the gift of wealth to the one who would eat his gizzard and the gift of being king to the one who ate his heart.

Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum created this beloved short story that follows Wolly on a most unusual adventure. Wolly had been captured. Wolly had been stuffed. Wolly could not think. But Wolly's mother wanted a future for her taxidermied son. There was only one among the Alligator People who could help - the Red-Eyed One. There was a fix, but it wouldn't be easy.

A prince born ugly and a princess born without cleverness--this is the trouble discovered in this classic fairy tale. Each had been given a gift by a fairy, but would they know how to use them to make for a happily ever after?

This classic fable from Hans Christian Andersen finds the wind, rain, and sunshine vying for the opportunity to tell a story. It seemed that more often than not, the sunshine rose high enough to capture the attention of those in need of a story. It's up to you to determine if the story was worth the time the rain and wind had to listen. A unique fable from a beloved author.

The classic story of The Three Bears retold in something akin to campfire or cowboy poetry. Humor touches the tale in all the right places, and the encounter with Goldenhair makes Papa think his little bear might just grow up to be a fine, upstanding bear. A delightful listen.

In the tradition of the Brothers Grimm, Joseph Jacobs collected folk tales that provide a rich tradition in fables. This memorable short story bears strong parallels to Hansel and Gretel, and was collected in the same century as the Brothers Grimm. Follow Johnny and his sister Grizzle as they face the hardest of times to find their way home.

Acclaimed author Beatrix Potter comes through with another classic about two misguided mice who struggle with the pretend food they find in Jane’s dollhouse. It seems mice will do what mice do, but perhaps it will come out right in the end.

John the True is a remarkably faithful fairy-tale hero. He does not win the hand of a maiden. He does not become king. He does not become rich. However, his fame becomes clear in his valiant heart of faithfulness. A little-known but richly developed fable/fairy tale that is a short story of friendship and sacrifice.

Whenever we have a higher opinion of ourselves than we should, we can always rely on clever author Hans Christian Andersen to help us put things into perspective. This is the case with The Money Box. This story follows a piggy bank who is certain he is vastly superior to all the other toys in the play room. He certainly is richer.

These two books of the Bible represent hope to a Church that faces difficult times. Persecution was the primary struggle, but the Apostle Paul discussed what the end of days will be like. His words inspired hope in the hearts of the hurting--and continue to inspire a similar hope today.

The book of Titus provides readers with an overview of leadership within the Christian Church. Philemon is a personal letter from the Apostle Paul to Philemon, asking him to receive his slave, Onesimus, back as a brother in Christ and no longer a slave. Two smaller books that hold great teaching for all eras.

Wizard of Oz creator L. Frank Baum is the brainchild behind this story, which takes a Mother Goose rhyme and develops a tale that helps the rhyme make sense. From a very short poem we are treated to the story of a short man named Jimson who paid more for a duck than he expected.

This clever short story follows a very lazy man who had the gift of turning most everything to his advantage. Most, that is until someone borrows his gift of deceit and turns the proverbial tables.

A classic Baltic Fable, The Little Singing Frog is an answer to prayer and a happily ever after wrapped into one delightful story. Many frogs grace fables and fairy tales, but this short tale proves once more that not everything should be judged by looks alone.