Here are two fine old tales about a Queen Bee. The Brothers Grimm tell of a young simple boy, who in his travels, spares the lives of nature’s smaller creatures. One of his rewards, comes from a winged Queen who helps him undo a magical spell. Aesop, on the other hand, tells of Jupiter’s punishment of a Queen bee that wished for evil, and was stung by justice. We are sure these two stories will keep you buzzing.
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The Queen Bee plus The Bee and Jupiter
The Snail and the Rose Tree
A snail that spits at the world meets a rose tree that gives its gifts away to everyone. One is a taker and the other a giver– they have a lot to say to each other! Hans Christian Anderson is the master who voices natures wisdom and spins tales full of whimsy, enjoy!
Category: Fairy Tale Classics, Hans Christian Andersen
The Emperor and the Nightingale
“Bring me the Nightingale! Make it appear before the court! Command it to sing for me”, declares a mighty Emperor! Yet neither power nor wealth will move the heart of a creature who sings only for love. Come with us to ancient China where this delicate tale will delight your ears…
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The Poor Man and the Rich Man
If you could have any wish come true, what would you wish for? Would you wish for a world of riches, blessings for your family or abundant health? In this story, a poor man and a rich man are each given three wishes, with very different results! Let us listen to their choices and learn what they bring.
Category: Brothers Grimm, Fairy Tale Classics
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