検索キーワード： 著者 "Christian Andersen" すべてのカテゴリー

Leto - eto pora puteshestviy: po lyesam, po goram, po polyam. I vsyudu mojno vstretit' chto-to neznakomoye, neojidannoye, udivitel'noye. Malen'kaya polevaya romashka, zvuk solov'inoy treli v lesu, zelyonyye goroshiny v struchkax na ogorode - vsyo, chto zametish' v puti, mojet prevratit'sya v volshebnuyu skazku ili chudesnuyu istoriyu, kotoraya ostanetsya s toboy na vsyu jizn'...

Here is the tender story of a courageous tin soldier and the tiny paper dancer with whom he falls in love.

With the help of a small boy and his trusty pea-shooter, five yellow peas venture out in the world to see their fortunes.

Little Thumbelina was born in a flower and raised by a very kind old woman. When the wee sprite finds herself captured by the mean Mr. Toad, Thumbelina embarks on a thrilling, funny, and heart-warming adventure.

After Little Tuk helps an old washerwoman struggling under the heavy weight of a load of laundry, he finds his act of selflessness repaid in the most amazing and wonderful way.

This collection of classic Christmas tales is a delightful celebration of Christmas and the joyful spirit of giving. "What Christmas is as We Grow Older" is Charles Dicken's touching essay on the true meaning of charity; "Christmas Day" is a delightful story of a young boy's willingness to sacrifice skating with his friends to help an old woman; "The Little Match Girl" is the heart-wrenching classic about a poor little match girl, cold and alone on the streets on Christmas Eve; and "The Greatest of These" is an upbeat, inspiring story of a pair of farmers who bring Christmas to a poor neighbor's family.

Here are two beloved children's stories, written by Hans Christian Andersen, that tell the tales of an ugly little duckling who embarks on a journey of discovery and a courageous, love-sick tin soldier.

What makes Little Ida's flowers look so tired and wilted in the morning? Could it really be that they've been out dancing all night? Ida is bound and determined to find out!

Hans Christian Andersen's classic "The Little Mermaid" read by award winning narrator, Mike Vendetti. Sit back relax, and escape for an hour to the world of bittersweet happy endings.

A little fir tree stands in the woods. All he can think about is growing up into a big tree. When a hare hops over him, emphasizing how small he is, he is embarrassed. Children call him the baby of the forest. Find out what happens to the little fir tree in this far from happily-ever-after tale for older children.

Was it the pen or the paper that composed such beautiful words? The argument is intense, and even after the poet describes how the beauty was created, the pen and paper still argue about their role in the creation of such beautiful words. A classic narrated by Glenn Hascal.

Few winter stories are more affecting than Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Match Girl. Written in 1848, and strictly speaking a New Year's Eve story, it showed so clearly then, as it does now, that the Christmas holidays do not represent fireside, food, and presents for all. This story never fails to move, yet it somehow avoids serious sentimentality.

Acclaimed author Hans Christian Andersen regales us with another memorable short fable. One plant is misunderstood, criticized, and killed. Yet it was this plant alone that could help an ailing king. This tale suggests that sometimes we place too little a value on things that may be worth so much more than we imagine.

The Ugly Duckling, narrated by Glenn Hascall and written by Hans Christian Anderson, is indeed an inspiration to those of us who believe we were born ugly or less talented than our peers. Barnyard abuse, verbal abuse, or bullying: it's all pretty much the same. This classic piece by Hans Christian Anderson has delighted children for over 150 years.

There has been a death in the forest. A young woman is beside herself with sorrow. A very tiny elf whose residence was in the leaves of a rose was the first to discover the motive and plan that resulted in the death. In the moment of discovery, the elf knew he needed to inform the maiden of the murder. The story well portrays the forest penalty. We leave contemplating that our own actions might sometimes result in unexpected consequences. A classic tale narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A collection of some of Hans Christian Andersen's most famous and loved fairytales: "The Princess and the Pea", "Little Tiny" or "Thumbelina", "The Brave Tin Soldier", "The Little Match-Seller", "The Ugly Duckling", "The Emperor's New Suit", "The Swineheard", "The Tinder Box", "The Nightingale", "Ole-Luk-Oie the Dream God", and "The Little Mermaid".

We cannot control how or when we will be remembered after our passing, but for one family in one small village comes one memorable tale of Preben and Martha. These two are remembered well by one who had been just a child while they lived. Now old, he man shares a story leaving us to wonder if he, too, wondered how he would be remembered when others read his gravestone. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

An old poet sits in his cottage waiting out a particularly strong storm. A knock at the door reveals a small boy shivering and cold. The poet brings him into his warm home. Before the boy would leave he would shoot an arrow into the heart of the kind poet. This painful blow, while not fatal, moves the poet to use his skill to warn everyone of the mischief and chaos delivered by his guest - Cupid. A delightful short story from the mind of acclaimed author Hans Christian Andersen. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

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.

Have you ever sensed a beauty just beyond your understanding? Have you ever sought that beauty with every part of your being? Others may also seek that beauty, but are distracted along the way. Follow two young adventurers that must finally answer the question as to the origin of the sound of the beautiful bell. A classic tale from Hans Christian Andersen. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.