Books published by publisher Rabbit Ears Entertainment, LLC

In this popular Grimm’s fairy tale, a king tells a young woman that she must spin a roomful of straw into gold by morning—or die. To complete this impossible task, she is forced to promise her firstborn child to a mysterious little man in return for his gold-spinning ability. Years later, he returns to claim what is his—only to find that he has underestimated the power of a mother’s love. This is a haunting and heartfelt retelling of the classic German tale. Illustrated by Peter Sis. Ages 6 and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series "We All Have Tales." CD and DVD versions are narrated by Kathleen Turner with original music by Tangerine Dream. Winner of Chicago International Film Festival Award; The Children’s Music Web Awards special judges’ citation. DVD and digital video downloads are available at Amazon's Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hardcover, library bound edition is available at www.rabbitears.com.

Take a rollicking ride through the Wild, Wild West with the original cowboy, Pecos Bill. Raised by coyotes to brave the great frontier, Pecos rides his wild mustang Widow-Maker and invents the first rough-and-tumble cattle drive. Then he mounts a runaway cyclone like a buckin’ bronco to create the Great Salt Lake. Rich in language, imagery, and sheer nonsensical fun, Pecos Bill is a fast and furious fantasy your family is sure to enjoy. Illustrated by Tim Raglin. Ages 5 and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, American Heroes & Legends. Audio and video versions using the same text and illustrations are narrated by Robin Williams (with not a few hilarious ad libs) with original music by Ry Cooder. Grammy Award–Best Recording for Children; Parents’ Choice Classic Award; American Library Association – Notable Children’s Recording; CINE Golden Eagle Award. DVD and digital downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound editions of the book are available at www.rabbitears.com. Rabbit Ears stories open a door to the world of great literature. These are timeless and beloved stories that have delighted generations, and continue to offer powerful lessons for today's audiences. Readers of all ages will explore faraway lands and cultures through folktales. You will walk alongside heroes of long ago legends. And discover master storytellers such as Beatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, and Rudyard Kipling. Original illustrations in full color add another dimension to each story, and the texts will foster a love of reading. Get the entire Rabbit Ears library!

In the yellow hues of the African plains, hunting was easy for the leopard, whose light coat served as camouflage. When all the animals moved away, the hungry leopard had to follow them to the striped, splotchy, spotted forest. But he didn’t stand a chance of survival unless, of course, he acquired spots himself. Rich in language and subtle humor, this inspired adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic comes alive with richly drawn illustrations by Lori Lohstoeter. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics series. Ages 5 and up. DVD and CD versions of the same story are narrated by Danny Glover with original score by Ladysmith Black Mambazo featuring the gentle sounds of South African a cappella harmonies. Both available on Amazon.com (Disc on Demand and Audible.com)

Rudyard Kipling’s story of how the elephant got its trunk has always delighted children with its playful use of language and sense of high adventure. Never has there been a more satisfying rendering of Kipling’s most beloved “Just So” story, which explains what the world was like “in the beginning of years when the world was new and all…”. Beautifully illustrated by Tim Raglin. Part of the Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics series. Ages 5 and up. Video and audio versions using the same text as the book narrated by Jack Nicholson with original music by Bobby McFerrin and received a Grammy Nomination--Best Recording for Children. DVDs and digital video downloads are available on Amazon's disc on demand and Amazon Instant Video. Audiobook downloads are available at Audible.com.

Here are two hilarious Jamaican folktales about the original story-spinner himself. Anansi the spider is teeny-teeny, but his boasts are as tall as tales get. In the first story, Anansi takes Tiger’s challenge and outwits the prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. In the second, Anansi devises a scheme to appear important at his mother-in-law’s funeral but gets caught in his own lies and winds up as bald as a mango. Your family will be intrigued by this hip spider and carried away by the captivating rhythms of the West Indies. Illustrated by Steven Guarnaccia. Ages 5 and up. Part of the Rabbit Ears series "We All Have Tales." CD and DVD versions are narrated by actor Denzel Washington with original music by UB40. Parents’ Choice Gold Award; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. DVD and digital video downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound edition is available at www.rabbitears.com.

Finn McCoul is the greatest champion in all of Ireland, but when he discovers that the brutish giant Cucullin is after him, even the great Finn gets a wee bit nervous. But with some ingenious culinary magic on the part of his clever wife, Finn manages to get out of the scrape with his dignity intact. Well, most of it! This rollicking version of a beloved Celtic legend will light up your eyes and set your feet to dancing. Ages 5 and up. Part of the Rabbit Ears award-winning series We All Have Tales. Delightfully illustrated by Peter de Sève. DVD and audio versions using the same text and illustrations are narrated by Catherine O'Hara with original music by Boys of the Lough and have won the Parents’ Choice Gold Award (Audio) and Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Video versions are available through Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. Audio CDs and digital downloads are available on Audible.com.

This playful tale is one of the best known of Rudyard Kipling’s Just So stories. A Parsee man seeks revenge on the nasty piggish rhino, leading to the baggy, wrinkly look and bad manners we know today. Tim Raglin's illustrations are playful and perfectly capture the tale's humor. Part of the Rabbit Ears Storybook Classics series. Ages 5 and up. DVD and CD versions using the same text and illustrations by Tim Raglin are narrated by Jack Nicholson with an original score by Bobby McFerrin. Winner of the Action for Children’s Television (ACT) Broadcast/Series Award. The DVD and CD versions are also available on Amazon.com (Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video and Audible.com).

This is the story of a small Japanese boy whose only interest is drawing pictures of cats—even while everyone else in the village is struggling to defeat a mysterious demon that plagues the countryside. Although first seen as entirely useless, it is the boy’s peculiar talent that ultimately restores prosperity to the land. This haunting and enchanting folktale about finding your place in the world resonates with deep respect for and appreciation of the Japanese culture. This mysterious tale is retold and beautifully llustrated by David Johnson. Ages 7 and up. Part of the Rabbit Ears Series "We All Have Tales." CD and DVD versions of the same story are narrated by actor William Hurt with original music by Mark Isham. Awards: Children’s Music Web Award; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. DVD and digital video downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound edition is available at www.rabbitears.com.

Christmas has been canceled in the town of Gloomsbury – and something must be done. So the Prince and Princess of Gingerbread attempt to save the day in this fun-filled holiday classic. This is a merry tale about the true meaning of Christmas. Audio and video versions of this story feature narration by Susan Saint James and lively musical score by Van Dyke Parks. Part of the Rabbit Ears "Holiday Classics" collection.

Hidden deep in the blue forest of Norway, there lived a peasant family. In a fierce storm, a mysterious white bear arrives with a strange proposal to make them rich if their youngest daughter will go live with him in his golden cavern. They agree, and for a time all goes well, but when the girl ignores the kindly bear’s advice, she must travel to the castle that lies East of the Sun and West of the Moon to face the horrible Troll Queen. This touching Scandinavian tale will transport your family to the land of the midnight sun. Ages 7 and up. Part of the Rabbit Ears series, "We All Have Tales." Illustrated by Vivienne Flesher. DVD and CD versions use the same text and illustrations and are narrated by actor Max von Sydow with original music by Lyle Mays. Winner of Parents’ Choice Gold Award; CINE Golden Eagle Award; Parents’ Magazine—Year’s Best Videos for Kids. DVD and digital downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound editions of the book are available at www.rabbitears.com. Rabbit Ears stories open a door to the world of great literature. These are timeless and beloved stories that have delighted generations, and continue to offer powerful lessons for today's audiences. Readers of all ages will explore faraway lands and cultures through folktales. You will walk alongside heroes of long ago legends. And discover master storytellers such as Beatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, and Rudyard Kipling. Original illustrations in full color add another dimension to each story, and the texts will foster a love of reading. Order the entire Rabbit Ears library!

This is a Russian legend about an archer named Ivan and his inseparable companion, the Horse of Power. When Ivan brings a golden feather from the Firebird to the Tsar, he is ordered to present the entire bird, or lose his life. Then, he is commanded to retrieve the princess Vassilisa from the end of the earth, so that the Tsar might marry her. Inevitably, the archer himself falls in love with the princess. Ivan and the Horse of Power must ultimately find a way to thwart the Tsar. This classic fairy tale captures the essence of old world Russia. Ages 5 and up. Beautifully illustrated by Robert Van Nutt. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series "We All Have Tales." CD and DVD versions are narrated by Susan Sarandon with original music by Mark Isham. DVD and digital downloads are available at Amazon's Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com Hardcover, library bound edition is available at www.rabbitears.com.

Long ago in Russia, a proclamation went out through all the land that whosoever could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar’s daughter. But when a country bumpkin and his oddball crew of extraordinary friends show up to claim her, the dumbfounded Tsar quickly has second thoughts. This hilarious retelling of a fantastical Russian folktale is a delightful treat for your entire family. Part of the Rabbit Ears award-winning series We All Have Tales. Ages 5 and up. Illustrated by Henrik Drescher. CD and DVD versions using the same text and illustrations are narrated by Robin Williams with original music by The Klezmer Conservatory Band. Awards: American Library Association Notable Children’s Recording; Finalist, New York Festivals. DVD and digital downloads are available at Amazon Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com. Hard cover library bound editions of the book are available at www.rabbitears.com. Rabbit Ears stories open a door to the world of great literature. These are timeless and beloved stories that have delighted generations, and continue to offer powerful lessons for today's audiences. Readers of all ages will explore faraway lands and cultures through folktales. You will walk alongside heroes of long ago legends. And discover master storytellers such as Beatrix Potter, Hans Christian Andersen, and Rudyard Kipling. Original illustrations in full color add another dimension to each story, and the texts will foster a love of reading. Get the entire Rabbit Ears library!