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Book Review of Sleeping Beauty -and- Other Children's Favorites (Audio Book on CD)

Sleeping Beauty -and- Other Children's Favorites (Audio Book on CD)
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Sleeping Beauty by The Brothers Grimm
Behind a hedge of impenetrable thorns stands a castle. A mysteriously quiet castle in which everyone has been sleeping for generations, including the beautiful princess in the high tower. Can anyone make it through the thorns to rescue Sleeping Beauty? Performed by Catherine Lutz. Runtime: 10:51

The King's Son by Elizabeth Heber
A giant has come into the land, protected by a coat of armor he claims no sword can penetrate. Can young Prince Siegfried forge a sword that can do the job? Performed by Bart Allen Burger. Runtime: 12:04

The Travels of Tom Thumb by The Brothers Grimm
The diminutive son of a taylor returns in this story of a young man off to seek his fortune.He travels the world, finding adventure and danger, trusting to his quick wits to save him from harm. Performed by David DuChene. Runtime: 11:43

The Story of Hickory, Dickory, and Dock by L. Frank Baum
Three little mice decide to go exploring one night when they should be snug asleep in their beds.Get the full story behind the rhyme, as told by the creator of The Wizard of Oz. Performed by Jenny Day. Runtime: 8:54