Tales from the Norse Legends - Edward Ferrie - Audio Book

Tales from the Norse Legends - Edward Ferrie : The tales of the Norse gods, of the giants, demons, trolls and dwarves, still have the power to fascinate more than a thousand years after they were first told. Here are the stories of the one-eyed god Odin, the all-seeing, who from his throne in Asgard the home of the gods, has to prepare for Ragnarok, the final conflict between good and evil. There are tales too of Tyr the god of war, of the cunning Loki, of Thor the mighty
thunder god and a host of others.

There is so many suspenses and action in these legends as in those who are actually "showed" us. And moreover, they make us think about the sense hidden of their contents. Simply beautiful.

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Audiobooks are my passion, I listen to them as much as I can. In this blog I talk about kids audios, but there are a few more blogs out there that have audio books as their themes.

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Tales of Irish Myths - Benedict Flynn - Audio Book

Tales of Irish Myths - Benedict Flynn : Here the line between the fantastical and the real is blurred: mortals and immortals live strange entwined lives; nature and high magic exist side by
side. It is Ireland under its old name, Erin, a country of ancient gods with fading powers, who dwell invisible in fairy mound palaces, waiting for a chance to meddle in the affairs of men.

In the Children of Lir, Erin is a land of harsh enchantment and tragedy - even for a sea god, whose innocent children are so cruelly cursed by their foster mother. In the epic tales of Cu Chulainn, it is a proud realm of valiant heroes and near-impossible quests for love. In the stories of Finn Mac Cool Erin is a kingdom of glory where Finn leads his band of warriors, the Fianna, through their perilous adventures in defence of Erin's shores, to a place in Irish legend forever.

By listening to this audio book we realize very quickly that our spirit returns at very high speed to the time when our parents told us legends.

Andersen's Fairy Tales - Hans Christian Andersen - Audio Book

Andersen's Fairy Tales - Hans Christian Andersen : The world of Hans Christian Andersen is seen through the eyes of children.

There is the every-day wonder of an ugly duckling being transformed into a swan; the puf fed-up Emperor being fooled by his own importance; the tender tragedy of a little match girl; the upright honesty of John rewarded by his travelling companion. By bringing true feelings to these stories, Andersen's tales have become part of universal folklore.

This type of audio book is the one that we can listen to endlessly.

The Seeing Stone - Kevin Crossley-Holland - Audio Book

The Seeing Stone - Kevin Crossley-Holland : he year is 1199, and on the borders of England and Wales young Arthur de Caldicot practises his tilting and archery, learns to be a dutiful page to
his father, and waits impatiently to grow up and become a knight.

One day his father's friend Merlin gives Arthur a shining black stone. When Arthur starts to see stories in the stone, his own life at the manor quickly becomes entwined with that of his namesake, the boy who pulls the sword from the stone.

The Legend of King Arthur ! It's all our youth which is coming back at full speed. Worth to listen to it.

Love That Dog - Sharon Creech - Audio Book

Love That Dog - Sharon Creech : Jack hates poetry. Only girls write it and every time he tries to, his brain feels empty. But his teacher, Ms. Stretchberry, won't stop giving her class poetry assignments -- and Jack can't avoid them. But then something amazing happens. The more he writes, the more he learns he does have something to say.

Its such a lovely book to "hear" that I think sometimes that I am always a little girl to whom somebody is reading this history.

Helping Hercules - Francesca Simon - Audio Book

Helping Hercules - Francesca Simon : Susan is fed up with her family, but when a magic coin whisks her back in time to Ancient Greece, she finds that life with the gods and goddesses is much trickier. She is drawn into a series of hair-raising adventures, helping Hercules clean out the Augean stables, following Orpheus down into the Underworld, riding the winged horse Pegasus and
narrowly missing being turned to stone by the gorgon Medusa.

What a happiness to read and to hear the stories of the Mythology in this playful way ! Its more vivid than during our lessons of Greek of Latin !!!

Just So Stories - Rudyard Kipling - Audio Book

Just So Stories - Rudyard Kipling : 'I am the cat who walks by himself and all places are alike to me' !

Here are the delightful stories which Kipling first told his own children before setting them down on paper. How the Camel got his Hump, How the Leopard got his spots, How the Elephant got his Trunk, The Butterfly that Stamped and many Others. They remain popular, entertaining every generation, partly because of the story and partly because of the vivid way they are written. To hear them unabridged as they are here is to enjoy them in their original form.

Rudyard Kipling : all my childhood ! Listening to this audio book is to go back where time had no meaning, no sense and the pleasure intense.

Gatty's Tale - Kevin Crossley-Holland - Audio Book

Gatty's Tale - Kevin Crossley-Holland : In the year 1203, nine companions set out on a great pilgrimage. The journey on foot, on horseback and by sea is fraught with danger. Not all of them will come home.

Among them is Gatty, whose whole life has been spent working in the fields. Bright, eager and resolute, with the singing voice of an angel, she is at the heart of this enthralling novel that sweeps across Europe towards Jerusalem. We come to know the pilgrims intimately their bickering, praying and joking, their fear and exhaustion, their loyalty and sacrifice as they face thieves and storms and precipices, a vicious attack and a heartbreaking bereavement.

It is a very beautiful novel extremely well adapted for this audio book explaining the medieval world and all that this word imply.

Starring Prima! The Mouse of the Ballet Jolie - Jacquelyn Mitchard - Audio Book

Starring Prima! The Mouse of the Ballet Jolie - Jacquelyn Mitchard : From the day she was born in the piano backstage at the Ballet Jolie, it was obvious that Prima was destined for greatness. Her family fully expects her to become the lead dancer with the American Ballet Rodente.

Such an honor should be enough for any mouselet, but Prima has even bigger plans. She won't be satisfied until she can share her talent with all creatures - even humans. Now, as any mouse with half a brain knows, the last thing you want to do around a human is to draw attention to yourself, but will that stop Prima? Not on your tutu!

Doesn't this little introduction remind you of the way some people behave? Just listen to this audio book and relax ! Its really lovely.

Always Time To Die - Elizabeth Lowell - Audio Book

Always Time To Die - Elizabeth Lowell : The powerful Quintrell family of New Mexico has spent decades in the public eye. Now the recent death of the clan's patriarch has placed his son, Governor Josh Quintrell, squarely in the spotlight as he prepares his run for the highest political office in the land. It is not a good time to be rattling skeletons in the family's closets.

Researching personal histories isn't just Carolina "Carly" May's profession, it's her passion. But digging into the past is raising troubling questions about the would-be president's private life. And it soon becomes frighteningly apparent that someone is determined to remove the inquisitive genealogist from the picture by any means necessary.

Individually and with co-author/husband Evan, New York Times bestseller author Elizabeth Lowell has written over 50 novels and one non-fiction book.The novels range from science fiction to historical fiction, from romance to mystery to suspense. And to listen to this audio book confirm this statement.

Peter Pan - James Barrie - Audio Book

Peter Pan - James Barrie : The three Darling children visit Never-Never Land with Peter Pan,
the boy who will never grow up. Peter Pan is the male hero of the novel. He is a beautiful boy who still has all his first teeth; he wears clothes made of leaves, cobwebs, and the juices that run from trees.

Peter Pan hates all adults, particularly women because he believes he was forgotten by his birth mother. Peter is extremely cocky and he often steals ideas from other children and friends. Peter is the only boy who can fly without the help of fairy dust.

What else to say ? If you are like me, and sometimes like to go back to your childhood, close your eyes and just listen. It works wonders.

Grimms' Fairy Tales - The Brothers Grimm - Audio Book

Grimms' Fairy Tales - The Brothers Grimm :It is a magical world which we must all inhabit at one time in our lives and which are as important in this computer age as ever before.

The Brothers Grimm conjure up a world of fantasy, hope and good fortune where the princess meets and marries the right prince.

To read it its a real pleasure but when you listen to this audio book its more than that : it's a marvel !

Children's Audio Books

I love children's audio books and I am reviewing them here. Look out for great kids books, legends for children and stories that they will want ot hear over and over again!