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The Brahman, the Tiger and the Jackal
A holy man saves a tiger from a trap, but the tiger wants to eat the man. How does he escape? Find out with a nine minute audiobook featuring a tale from India titled "The Brahman, the Tiger, and the Jackal."
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Snow White
Listen to a 27-minute audiobook showcasing the classic fairy tale "Snow White" as told by the Brothers Grimm. An engaging narrator tells the story of a wicked queen and her jealous plot to rid the world of a princess, which is foiled...
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Hansel and Gretel
Take a listen to a 21-minute audiobook featuring the classic fairy tale "Hansel and Gretel" by the Brothers Grimm. Discover how a brother and sister duo escape the evil plans of their stepmother, only to find themselves in a sticky...
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Puss in Boots
Listen to a 15-minute audiobook featuring the Charles Perrault version of "Puss in Boots" by Andrew Lang. The popular fairy tale features one extraordinary cat and his adventures on his way to becoming a lord.
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The Billy Goats Gruff
How do three billy goats outsmart a troll? Find out with a five minute audiobook featuring the fairytale "The Billy Goats Gruff."
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Kissa the Cat
Follow along with a 14-minute audiobook showcasing the story "Kissa the Cat" from a series of stories written by Andrew Lang. An inviting narrator tells the tale of a magical cat and the princess she rescued.
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The Cat’s Elopement
"The Cat's Elopement" by Andew Lang is a love story between two cats and their adventurous tale to remain together. Discover how the romantic felines get their happy ending with a 12-minute audiobook.
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Thumbelina
Thumbelina may be small in size, but she is mighty in courage. Listen to Natasha, the engaging narrator, as she tells the tale of "Thumbelina" by Hans Christian Andersen in a 33-minute audiobook.
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The Emperor’s New Clothes
An 18-minute audiobook expresses the importance of speaking the truth with an engaging reading of "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Andersen.
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The Little Mermaid Part Three
Listen to the final part of a three-part audiobook featuring Hans Christian Andersen's fairytale "The Little Mermaid." Intrigued listeners hear the conclusion to the little mermaid's choice of living an immortal life under the sea or...
Storynory
The Little Mermaid Part Two
Continue Hans Christian Andersen's story of "The Little Mermaid" with the second part of a three-part audiobook. A captivating narrator takes listeners along the little mermaid's path to becoming a human after falling in love with a prince.
Storynory
The Little Mermaid Part One
Enjoy an engaging reading of Hans Christian Andersen's "The Little Mermaid" with a three-part audiobook. The first part of the emotional tale takes listeners under the sea to follow the little mermaid's journey above water to explore the...
TED-Ed
How to Write Fiction That Comes Alive
Launch a fiction writing unit with this video that encourages writers to craft their stories with language that permits readers to experience the illusions of their stories.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Identifying Symbols
This video lesson focuses on identifying symbols in fiction writing; symbols suggest meaning and should be noticeable in the text. It discusses a three-step method for identifying them.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: Torment by Lauren Kate: Book Trailer
This video is a preview for the young adult novel Torment, the second novel in the addictive Fallen series, from best-selling author Lauren Kate. Luce learns what the Shadows are, and how she can use them as windows on her previous...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Realistic Fiction: It Could Happen to You
A screencast lesson defining the genre, describing the key elements, and providing examples of realistic fiction. [3:38]
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Storyboarding
A video lesson introducing how to use storyboarding with fiction reading selections. [8:46]
Imagine Learning Classroom
Learn Zillion: Define Plot Elements of a Fictional Narrative
In this lesson, you will learn how to define parts of a story by using a plot development chart. [5:13]
Other
Flocabulary: Five Elements of a Story
A music video [3:42] about the five elements of a story: setting, plot, characters, conflict, and theme. Includes downloadable student handouts.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Blimpo: The Third Circle of Heck, by Dale Basye
This is an introduction to the book Blimpo: The Third Circle of Heck, by Dale Basye; it is the third title in the middle-grade Heck series, (Random House Books for Young Readers). It also provides links to information about the author...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth Laban: Book Trailer
This video is a book trailer to The Tragedy Paper by Elizabeth Laban. This story is the tale of first love and tragedy in the setting of a high school.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: Thumb Love by Elise Primavera: Book Trailer
This video [1:56] is a book trailer for the children's book entitled Thumb Love by Elise Primavera. Lulu was a thumb sucker. She and her thumb were very happy together "in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad," Lulu and her...
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Rh Kids: Toys in Space by Mini Grey: Book Trailer
This video [0:37] is a book preview for Mini Grey's children's book entitled Toys in Space. A very silly (not-too-scary) story about losing a beloved toy. From ever-inventive, award-winning author-illustrator Mini Grey comes a hilarious...