Little People Stories: Seven Classic Adventures of Elves, Fairies, Gnomes, Trolls, and Other Little People
About this audiobook
Step into a world where the smallest characters have the biggest adventures. Little People Stories brings together seven classic tales filled with magic, courage, mischief, and wonder. Meet the tiny Thumbelina as she journeys through a world much larger than herself, and follow the clever Tom Thumb and Little Thumb as they outwit dangers that would overwhelm ordinary children.
Discover the helpful magic of The Elves and the Shoemaker, visit the enchanted celebrations of The Elf Mound, and enjoy the whimsical lessons of The Goblin at the Grocer’s. Travel to old-world villages where the mysterious Kabouters quietly help those in need in The Kabouters and the Bells. To help young listeners enjoy these timeless stories, special word guides are included with The Elf Mound and The Kabouters and the Bells, explaining unusual terms and characters from the tales.
Drawn from the works of classic storytellers including Hans Christian Andersen, the Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault, and William Elliot Griffis, this charming collection introduces listeners to elves, fairies, gnomes, trolls, goblins, and other little people whose adventures have delighted generations. Perfect for family listening, bedtime stories, and young readers who love classic fairy tales, Little People Stories invites audiences of all ages into a magical world where even the smallest heroes can accomplish extraordinary things.
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About the author
Hans Christian Andersen (1805–1875) was born in Odense, Denmark, the son of a poor shoemaker and a washerwoman. As a young teenager, he became quite well known in Odense as a reciter of drama and as a singer. When he was fourteen, he set off for the capital, Copenhagen, determined to become a national success on the stage. He failed miserably, but made some influential friends in the capital who got him into school to remedy his lack of proper education. In 1829 his first book was published. After that, books came out at regular intervals. His stories began to be translated into English as early as 1846. Since then, numerous editions, and more recently Hollywood songs and Disney cartoons, have helped to ensure the continuing popularity of the stories in the English-speaking world.
The Brothers Grimm were German academics, linguists, cultural researchers, and authors. They are among the most well-known storytellers of European folk tales, and their work popularized such stories as “Cinderella,” “The Frog Prince,” “Hansel and Gretel,” “Rapunzel,” “Rumpelstiltskin,” and “Snow White.” Their first collection of folk tales, Children’s and Household Tales, was published in 1812. The popularity of the Grimms’ collected folk tales has endured well beyond their lifetimes. The tales are available in hundreds of translations and have been made into popular Disney films, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, and Cinderella.
Charles Perrault (1628–1703) was a French author and intellectual. Known as a founding writer of the fairy tale genre, he rewrote numerous folk tales, including Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Blue Beard, and Puss in Boots. His stories, which continue to enjoy worldwide acclaim, have been adapted to opera, ballet, theater, and film.
William Elliot Griffis was an American orientalist, the son of a sea captain and later a coal trader. During the American Civil War, he served three months in the 44th Pennsylvania Volunteers Regiment after Robert E. Lee invaded Pennsylvania in 1863. After the war, he attended Rutgers University at New Brunswick, New Jersey, graduating in 1869. His most popular literary works include a collection of Fairy Tales of Old Japan (ISBN: 9781910660294).
Bert Stauff is an audiobook narrator specializing in classic literature, historical works, missionary biographies, and family-friendly stories. Her productions focus on bringing timeless public-domain works to modern listeners with clear, engaging narration suitable for all ages.
