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Beauty and the Beast is one of the world's most famous fairy tales. This is the very first published version of the fairy tale, by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, published in 1740. Variations of the tale are known across Europe. It has been enormously popular for centuries. In 1991 the story was made into a Disney animated musical fantasy.

Listen to a spellbinding version of the beloved classic "Beauty and the Beast" followed by two of Hans Christian Andersen's two classic fairy tales, "The Tinderbox" and "The Princess and the Pea". Prepare yourself for an hour of fascinating stories and storytelling.

Enjoy this excellent collection of princess stories read by the wonderful voices of Brenda and Robin Markwell.

Eight brilliant retellings of well-known tales that will captivate your children from start to finish, from the awe inspiring life of 'Cinderella' to the enchanting world of 'Beauty And The Beast', and many more. This is a collection you don't want to miss out on.

Enjoy this fantastic edition of Beauty and The Beast by the brilliant comedian, writer and actor Rik Mayall. Adapted by the renowned producer Mike Bennett, this delightful retelling of a classic tale will have captivated from start to finish.

Sacrificing herself for the safety of her father, Beauty goes to the castle of the Beast to die. However, the Beast turns out to be a "softy", and showers Beauty with many gifts, but tells her she may not leave the palace. But she wants to leave.... What does he do? This European tale, told vividly by narrator Kathy Verduin, is an exquisite story of love and family.

"Le monstre se fit entendre. Un bruit effroyable, causé par le poids énorme de son corps, par le cliquetis terrible de ses écailles et par des hurlements affreux, annonça son arrivée. En voyant approcher la Bête, qu'elle ne put envisager sans frémir en elle-même, la Belle avança d'un pas ferme, et d'un air modeste salua fort respectueusement la Bête. Cette démarche plut au monstre et, se retournant vers la Belle, il lui dit : "Bonsoir, la Belle".

De familie van Belle is door allerlei ellende aan lager wal geraakt. Als Belle's vader op reis moet in de hoop iets te redden van het familiefortuin, verdwaalt hij. Hij komt terecht in een vreemd kasteel, waar hij gastvrij onthaald wordt, maar nergens ziet hij een gastheer of personeel. Wanneer hij door de kasteeltuin loopt, ziet hij de prachtige rozen, en plukt er eentje voor zijn dochter, Belle. Hierop verschijnt een woest beest ten tonele, dat hem verwijt dat hij na alle gastvrijheid zijn rozen wil stelen en hem dreigt te verscheuren.

I have created this special collection of stories because…in my youth and even today I love the fantasy and magic of fairytales, and I grew up longing for a prince charming of my own one day. Of course being a little boy, back then, I tended to imagine myself in the role of a princess as that seemed the only option.

Es war einmal ein Kaufmann, den seine schöne Tochter bat, ihr von seiner Reise eine Rose mitzubringen. Als er im Karten eines offenbar verlassenen Schlosses eine Rose abpflückt, muss er einen hohen Preis für diese unbedachte Tat zahlen.

Die Märchenklassiker Box 5 beinhaltet die Hörspiele Der geheime Garten, Däumelinchen, Die Schöne und das Biest.