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Una viejecita y su esposo desean con todo su corazon tener un hijo propio, entonces deciden hacer uno de pan de jengibre. Desafortunadamente, cuando la puerta del horno se abre, !el peque?o y picaro muchacho se escapa! ?Podra alguien atraparlo? !Pues hay mucha gente que lo intentara!

A whimsical tale from a time long ago when all the tame animals were wild, and the wild animals were outrageous, this story relates how the dog and the horse were tamed by man, and how the cat became so...cat-ish.

Mark Twain's touching story of devotion, "The California Tale" recounts the story of a lonely pioneer telling a passing gold miner of his beautiful wife who will soon be returning home.

This shocking tale of revenge tells the story of a man whose family is killed by renegade soldiers. His dark devotion to revenge builds as he spends the rest of his life hunting down and exacting a grisly reckoning on the murderous thugs.

Classic Tales of Fear presents two classics of horror. "The Raven" is Edgar Allen Poe's masterful verse that tells of the mysterious raven that visits a man who finds himself in the deepest abyss of misery and despair. "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" tells the story of Ichabod Crane and his chilling encounter with the terrifying headless horseman.

Jack, while well-meaning, is not particularly ambitious...or hard working. Or smart. Every day he finds a hilarious new way to bring home a day's pay, which eventually leads to a comically happy ending.

Mark Twain's hilarious story about riverboat gamblers attempting to swindle a pompous cattleman, only to discover that things aren't exactly what they seem.

Two little mice named Hunca Munca and Tom Thumb live in the wall of the nursery. While the dolls are gone for the day, these mischievous mice decide to go exploring the richly appointed doll house, with comical results.

Horror Classics presents two classic stories of the supernatural. "The Monkey's Paw" tells of an elderly couple who make a wish that they will eternally regret. "The Damned Thing" is the story of a coroner's inquest looking into the mysterious, savage death of Hugh Morgan. These chilling stories are sure to delight even the most discerning horror fan.

A comical collection of four classic tales written by America's favorite author. Read with rakish mastery by Carol Eason, the stories include "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County", which concerns the controversial outcome of a frog jumping contest; "What Stumped the Blue Jay", regarding the plight of a particularly determined jay bird; "The Story of the Old Ram", where a group of miners gather to listen to a legendary tale; and "The Joke that Made Ed's Fortune", which concerns a devilish prank and its wry backfiring.

A murderer is haunted by the specter of the dog whose master he killed. The wicked Staley calls for a doctor, hoping to cure himself of the disturbing visions, only to discover the hellish fate faced by all murderers.

Here's a chilling ghost story about a young student taking up temporary residence at an out-of-the-way inn. The inn is well-tended by its elderly owners, all except for one room which stands unoccupied and securely locked. What is the mysterious secret of the room? The student, much to his horrified dismay, soon finds out.

A wonderfully amusing short story by America's favorite storytellers, "The Man Who Put Up at Gadsby's" is Mark Twain's classic about Mr. Lykins, a haughty teacher who seeks to secure a position as postmaster.

When a playful mermaid princess has her first encounter with a human, her world changes forever. Faced with the most important decision of her life, will the little mermaid sacrifice her life beneath the waves to be with her human love, or will she choose to stay in her happy home beneath the sea?

Midnight Shadows features two classics of horror and the supernatural. "Young Goodman Brown" is the chilling story of a young Puritan man who finds himself drawn into a world of witchcraft and unspeakable black magic. "The Ash Tree" is the tale of Sir Richard, who encounters an ancient tree that harbors a dark and grotesque secret.

Little Lura has one wish for Christmas: a pretty little chain and locket that she's wanted for oh so long. When she receives a package from her uncle overseas, she's at first disappointed to find it contains a simple papier mache turkey. Soon, though, little Luna discovers that sometimes the most marvelous presents are those she never expected.

Three irritable curmudgeons, each successful in their respective fields, find themselves thrown together on a comically arduous journey - all at the behest of a mysterious host. Arriving at their destination, the three men find their cantankerous hearts melting in the presence of a newborn infant.

A delightful collection of charming animal stories told with a wink and a smile. Featuring children's author favorites L. Frank Baum and Beatrix Potter, and including "The Tale of Two Bad Mice", "Grandfather Skeeter-Hawk's Story", "Crow Talk", and the magical "Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle".

The three bears learn a valuable lesson about locking their door. They take a stroll while their breakfast cools, and return to find an intruder has been there - an intruder with little golden curls and very bad manners.

A classic tale written by America's foremost storytellers and humorists Mark Twain, "The Joke that Made Ed's Fortune" is a wry tale about a mischievous prank that backfires in a most surprising way.