Rapunzel and Other Stories

By: Audible Studios

Narrated by: Tamsin Greig, Stephen Mangan

Magical retellings of four classic fairy tales.

"Rapunzel" read by Tamsin Greig:

Beautiful Rapunzel has been imprisoned by an evil enchantress. Every day, she sits at the window of her high tower, and sings as she lets down her long hair. Then one day, a prince comes riding by....

"The Tinder Box" read by Stephen Mangan:

A wizened old woman promises a soldier riches beyond his wildest dreams. All she wants in return is a small tinderbox - but is there more to the tinderbox than meets the eye?

"The Frog Prince" read by Tamsin Greig:

The young princess loves playing with her golden ball, until she drops it down a well and it is lost in the murky water. When the frog hears her crying, he offers to help - if she will do him a favour too....

"Dick Whittington" read by Stephen Mangan:

Dick Whittington and his family are very poor. So, hearing that the streets of London are paved with gold, Dick decides to go to there and make his fortune.

Public Domain (P)2014 Audible, Inc.

Very nice!

Enjoyable stories. Excellent if you just want something short and not too traumatic/dramatic. I’m glad I chose this.

good listen!

the stories were read well and they are acceptable for all ages! I'd recommend it.

Excellent story

This is a very good story that teaches kids noble values. The narrator did a wonderful job

Classic children's stories and more

Classic stories with princesses and princes, frogs and fortunes. The speakers did a great job, were easy to understand and portrayed real emotion, bringing the stories to life. Good choice for kids.

The last story that I never heard before.

This selection was very nice. It had good narration and the narrator was pleasant to listen to.