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The Christmas Fairy

The boys were so disappointed as neither of them could go home for the Christmas holidays and would have to stay at school! They would try to have some fun, but it wouldn't be the same. Then, as if some kind fairy was watching, it looked like the boys would be in for a very merry Christmas after all! (18:31)

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Tags: Children, Family, Friendship, Generosity, Happy, Hope, Loyalty, Positivity, School

Jimmy Scarecrow’s Christmas

Jimmy Scarecrow's Christmas

Jimmy Scarecrow doesn't like Christmas at all. In fact he finds winter rather boring as he can't be of any use at all. A very special Christmas visitor hears his call. (17:28 min)

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Tags: Adventure, Children, Family, Generosity, Happy, Hard Work, Magic, Magical Creatures, Promises, Santa

CLASSIC STORIES

A lovely collection of classics for children – helping to unleash the understanding and pleasure in literature.

With classical authors like Kipling, Wilde and Carroll, you are sure to find classics from your childhood.

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The Pied Piper of Hamelin

The wonderful original poem by Robert Browning. Hamelin is infested with rats and the mayor has no idea what to do. A strange fellow offers his help for a fee, but when payment time arrives, the mayor tries to back out. Then Hamelin learns of the true magic this fellow possesses. (19:25 min)

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Tags: Anger, Animals, Baddies, Betrayal, Children, Cunning, Greed, Heroes, Historical, Hope, Loss, Magic, Mistakes, Pride, Promises, Sad

How the Leopard got His Spots

How the Leopard got His spots

The wonderful tale from the 'Just So Stories'. In a time when all animals on the plane were...well, plain, the leopard and the Ethiopian go in search of their missing breakfast; a journey that takes them to the jungle and teaches them an interesting lesson. (16:47 min)

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Tags: Animals, Cunning, Friendship, Funny, Happy, Nature, Positivity, Union

The Happy Prince

The Happy Prince is crying as he surveys the city he lived in, but never really saw. How different life was outside the palace gate! He befriends a swallow on his way to Egypt and their friendship grows as they do good deeds all over the city. (25:36 min)

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Tags: Animals, Generosity, Gods, Happy, Heroes, Loyalty, Poverty, Princes, Promises, Sad, Union

The Cat that Walked by Himself

The Cat That Walked by Himself

Another ' Just So Story' from Rudyard Kipling. Meet the cat at a time when all tame animals were wild! And meet the Woman who made them all tame. Find out how she tries to trick the cat into becoming tame. But he is the Cat that Walked by Himself and won't be fooled that easily. (34:45 min)

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The Remarkable Rocket

This rocket certainly is very remarkable... and arrogant and selfish and rude! He goes of with a bit of a fizzle! A beautiful children's classic from Oscar Wilde. (31:26 min)

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Tags: Friendship, Funny, Mistakes, Pride, Princes, Princesses, Sad

Rabbit and Fox

Fox can smell Rabbit and is right on his heels. Rabbit is getting tired but can he use his wit and a little bit of magic to trick fox? A classic from Native American lore. (13:29 min)

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The Beginning of the Armadillos

The hedgehog and the tortoise have outwitted the young jaguar... until now. They must learn each others skills if they are to further confuse him and avoid being eaten. The wonderful Rudyard Kipling tales from the 'Just So Stories'. (20:31 min)

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Tags: Action, Adventure, Anger, Animals, Baddies, Bravery, Cunning, Funny, Happy, Magic, Mistakes, Strength, Union

The White Elephant

Every elephant would be proud to be the king's elephant and to live in luxury, wouldn't he? This elephant has bigger things on his mind.(9:54 min)

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Tags: Animals, Betrayal, Family, Gods, Greed, Happy, Hope, Kings, Loss, Love, Loyalty, Strength, Union

The Banyan Deer

Two herds of deer are living in fear of the King's arrow, so the leaders of the herds make a pact. But one day a mother's plea changes everything. (12:37 min)

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