Grimms' Fairy Tales: Volume 1: Snow White and Other Tales (Classic, Children's, Audio) (v. 1) [Abridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Jacob Grimm (Author), Brothers Grimm (Author), Alan Cumming (Contributor), Nigel Davenport (Contributor), Andrew Sachs (Contributor)

Book Description

Series: Classic, Children's, Audio

In this delightful collection, brave heroes and heroines like Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood battle with witches and wolves, while the Goose Girl and Rapunzel show that goodness can triumph over evil.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 5-Joss Ackland reads 14 personal favorites from Grimm, some of which will be new to adults as well as children. Even familiar tales like "Cinderella" and "Little Red Riding Hood" will seem a little unfamiliar as the older versions of the stories are shared. "Cinderella" does not contain a fairy godmother; good fortune comes to the heroine through a kind bird who perches in a hazel bush growing from Cinderella's dead mother's grave. The menacing wolf in "Little Red Riding Hood" is dispatched by the huntsman. However, for listeners who think that the story ended there, Ackland reveals that Little Red Riding Hood ventured into the wood again and was approached by another wolf, equally threatening. Learning their lesson the first time, Little Red Riding Hood and her grandmother drown the second wolf. Among the other tales are: "Snow White and Rose Red," "Rapunzel," "The Singing Bone," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Faithful John," "The Nixie of the Mill Pond," "The Mouse, the Bird and the Sausage," "The Sleeping Beauty," and four others. The rich style of these stories has an antique quality, and there is no attempt to modernize them. Likewise, there is no attempt to launder the tales to remove the violent justice or merciless cruelty heaped upon the heroes and heroines. The sound quality is excellent, and Ackland is a remarkable reader who uses his expressive voice to bring out the drama inherent in these stories. Listeners seeking authentic versions of these classic tales will find a unique resource in this collection. School media specialists and public librarians will find this an excellent addition to their folktale collections.ANancy L. Chu, Western Illinois University, Macomb
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Language Notes

Text: English, German (translation) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Penguin Audio; Abridged edition edition (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0140863702
• ISBN-13: 978-0140863703
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 4.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A quality children's book, August 29, 2004

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Amy Zimmerman (milw, wi usa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Grimm's Fairy Tales (Hardcover)

This beautifully illustrated book is a delight for Brothers Grimm and Arthur Rackham fans. High quality paper is used throughout so the color plates are presented where they occur in each story, instead of being jammed together in the center. The font is easy to read with ample margins, so the stories can be savored without feeling rushed or the aid of a good light. Well done!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now THIS is a kids book on tape!, March 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Grimms' Fairy Tales: Volume 1: Snow White and Other Tales (Classic, Children's, Audio) (v. 1) (Audio Cassette)

The Narrators bring these wonderful stories to life - my children and their friends can listen to these over and over! Each narrator brings wonderful voices to each of the characters! The variety of stories and the length of each is just enough to capture their interest and keep them entertained!

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL BOOK BUT NOT BABY -PRESCHOOL, June 7, 2006

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MARGARET, PETER "LECTIODIVINABOOKS" (RIPON, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster classics) (Hardcover)

THIS IS A LOVELY BOOK WITH CREAM COLORED PAGES, A RIBBON AND WONDERFUL ILLUSTRATIONS. IT IS NOT HOWEVER "BABY PRESCHOOL"
It is for older readers. Nice translation from the German.