Books in Rabbit Ears series

The Rabbit Ears Treasury of Fables and Other Stories entertains and enlightens with these classic animal stories--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.The Three Billy Goats Gruff / The Three Little PigsRead by Holly HunterOriginal Music by Art Lande Three billy goats encounter a greedy troll--and turn the tables on him--when they try to cross a bridge in the popular Norwegian classic The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The big bad wolf huffs and puffs his way through the tale of the brave pig who outsmarts his fellow oinkers by simply working harder in the all-time favorite The Three Little Pigs.RumpelstiltskinRead by Kathleen TurnerOriginal Music by Tangerine Dream When the king orders a young woman to spin a room full of straw into gold, she turns to a mysterious elfin man for help . . . but will the price of his aid be her first-born child?The Tiger and the BrahminRead by Ben KingsleyOriginal Music by Ravi Shankar "I shan't eat you if you let me out of the cage," the tiger tells the Brahmin before the holy man discovers that the tiger intended to eat him all along. Only the intervention of a clever jackal can save the Brahmin from his fate.The Ugly DucklingRead by CherOriginal Music by Patrick Ball Rediscover the inner beauty in all of us with this beloved Hans Christian Andersen story of the outcast duckling who finds himself transformed into a beautiful swan.

Rabbit Ears Treasury of Christmas Stories: Volume 1 enlivens and entertains with these festive holiday stories read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today’s greatest artists.A Gingerbread ChristmasSomething must be done: Christmas has been canceled in the town of Gloombury! So the Prince and Princess of Gingerbread attempt to save the day. This fun-filled holiday classic conveys the true meaning of Christmas.The Steadfast Tin Soldier Here is the charming story of a tin soldier and the hardships he endures for the love of a ballerina. This poignant classic by Hans Christian Andersen will delight young and old alike.Please visit our website at http://rabbitears.randomhouse.com.

Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales Volume 4 enlightens and entertains with these classic stories read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.The FirebirdRead by Susan SarandonOriginal Music by Mark IshamWhen an archer named Ivan brings a golden feather from the Firebird to the Tsar, he is ordered to present the entire bird or lose his life. Next, he is commanded to retrieve a princess from the end of the earth for the Tsar to marry. but when Ivan himself falls for the princess, he--along with his companion, the Horse of Power--must find a way to thwart the Tsar. This tale captures the essence of old world Russia.The Emperor's New ClothesRead by Sir John GielgudOriginal Music by Mark IshamEveryone in the kingdom understands the king's passion for new clothes. But when two swindlers claim to create the most beautiful cloth in the world, they cleverly proclaim that the "magical" garments they are weaving for the Emperor are invisible to anyone lacking intelligence. Who will have the courage to speak the truth?

The Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales features mystical stories from all around the globe--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.Aladdin and the Magic LampRead by John HurtOriginal Music by Mickey Hart A poor young boy named Aladdin ventures into a cave and discovers a magical lamp. With the help of his newfound treasure he finds wealth and happiness . . . and wins the heart of the Sultan's daughter.AnansiRead by Denzel WashingtonOriginal Music by UB40 These two stories feature Anansi, the hilarious spider of West Indian folklore. In the first, he outwits a prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. The second recounts his getting tangled in his own web of lies at his mother-in-law's funeral.East of the Sun, West of the MoonRead by Max von SydowOriginal Music by Lyle Mays In this Norwegian tale, a peasant farmer sends his youngest daughter to live with a mysterious white bear in exchange for untold riches. But when the girl ignores the bear's advice she must travel to a castle East of the Sun and West of the Moon to face the Troll Queen and make things right.The Five Chinese BrothersRead by John LoneOriginal Music by Bill Douglass and David Austin Five brothers, each of whom has an amazing physical gift, join forces to outwit the evil Emperor who has forced thousands into slavery to build the Great Wall of China. The older brothers are put to the test but the youngest proves to be the most gifted of all.

The Rabbit Ears Treasury of American Tall Tales features the larger-than-life characters of America's favorite folk stories--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.Davy CrockettRead by Nicolas CageOriginal Music by David Bromberg Follow the escapades of America's ultimate backwoods hero as he travels the frontier in his trademark coonskin cap in search of adventure and brags his way into history at the Battle of the Alamo.Rip Van WinkleRead by Anjelica HustonOriginal Music by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason This Washington Irving classic tells the story of likeable but lazy Rip Van Winkle, who shared a strange brew with some mysterious strangers and fell into a deep sleep for 20 years. He discovers when he finally wakes that things are considerably different than he remembers, providing a cautionary tale about making the most of life.Johnny AppleseedRead by Garrison KeillorOriginal Music by Mark O'Connor Here is the touching tale of the good-natured naturalist who traveled through the Ohio Valley in the early 1800s planting apple orchards, making friends, and spreading goodwill. Walk the miles with this barefoot explorer who never met an apple pie he didn't like.Paul BunyanRead by Jonathan WintersOriginal Music by Leo Kottke with Duck Baker The larger-than-life lumberjack swaggers through the forests of North America with his faithful companion, Babe the Blue Ox, by his side. Hear about the pancake griddle that's over an acre wide and the truly tall tale of how the Great Lakes and Grand Canyon were created.

Rabbit Ears Treasury of Far East Folktales enlightens and entertains with these stories form the Orient--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.PeachboyRead by Sigourney WeaverOriginal Music by Ryuichi Sakamoto In this story, set in ancient Japan, a couple discovers a little boy inside a giant peach. Momotaro, the "Peachboy," grows up to become a courageous hero who vanquishes the evil band of ogres who have been tormenting his people. This is an adaptation of Japan's most revered folktale.The Boy Who Drew CatsRead by William HurtOriginal Music by Mark Isham This is the story of a small Japanese boy whose only interest is in drawing pictures of cats despite his entire village's struggle to defeat a mysterious demon who plagues the countryside. The boy's peculiar talent, at first deemed useless, ultimately restores prosperity to the land in this haunting and enchanting tale.

The Rabbit Ears Treasury of Fairy Tales and Other Stories entertains and enlightens with these classics from all over the world--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.ThumbelinaRead by Kelly McGillisOriginal Music by Mark Isham In Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale, a tiny baby girl is snatched from her adopted family by an ugly toad but escapes to find happiness with the king of the flower angels. The Talking EggsRead by Sissy SpacekOriginal Music by BeauSoleil Good versus evil takes on a Cajun flavor with the story of Ruby Rouge, her mysterious friend Conjure Woman and two baskets of talking eggs with very different yolks.The Fisherman and His WifeRead by Jodie FosterOriginal Music by Van Dyke Parks A simple fisherman catches a magical fish who promises to grant his wishes . . . but when the man's wife starts making outlandish demands the flounder fulfills a wish of his own.The Emperor and the NightingaleRead by Glenn CloseOriginal Music by Mark Isham In ancient China, the Emperor and his court are enchanted by the singing of a beautiful nightingale . . . but when the Emperor receives an artificial bird encrusted in jewels will he forget what the real treasure is?

The Rabbit Ears Treasury of Heroines entertains and enlightens with these classic stories of extraordinary women–read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today’s greatest artists.Annie Oakley Read by Keith Carradine • Original Music by Los LobosIn this spirited tale we meet legendary Annie Oakley, the buckskin-wearing sharpshooter who starred in Buffalo Bill Coty’s famous Wild West Show.The Song of SacajaweaRead by Laura Dern • Original Music by David LindleyJoin Lewis and Clark on their fascinating journey across the Rocky Mountains, led by an extraordinary 17-year-old Native American named Sacajawea. Her knowledge and incredible courage helped the early American explorers to reach their final destination: the Pacific Ocean. Finn McCoulRead by Catherine O’Hara • Original Music by Boys of the LoughWhen Finn McCoul, the greatest champion in all of Ireland, discovers that the brutish giant Cucullin is after him, he gets a wee bit nervous. But with some ingenious culinary magic on the part of his clever wife Oonagh, Finn manages to get out of the scrape with most of his dignity intact.Princess Scargo and the Birthday PumpkinRead by Geena Davis • Original Music by Michael HedgesDiscover the story of a young girl who gave up a precious birthday gift in order to save her village. This touching adaptation of the Native American legend embodies the true spirit of generosity.

Rabbit Ears Treasury of Storybook Classics Volume 1 features timeless and clever characters--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.Pecos BillRead by Robin WilliamsOriginal Music by Ry CooderJoin in some Wild West escapades with the original cowboy, Pecos Bill. Raised by coyotes, Pecos rides his wild mustang, invents the first rough-and-tumble cattle drive, and mounts a runaway cyclone to create the Great Salt Lake.Puss in BootsRead by Tracey UllmanOriginal Music by Jean Luc PontyWhen his dearly departed father leaves him only a tomcat, Claude feels short-changed and tries to do away with his feline inheritance. The cat, however, devises a plan to save himself by promising to transform his owner into a noble prince.

The Rabbit Ears Treasury of Animal Stories entertains and enlightens with these classic animal stories brought to life–read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today’s greatest artists.How the Rhinoceros Got His Skin & How the Camel Got His HumpRead by Jack Nicholson • Original Music by Bobby McFerrinThese familiar favorites from Rudyard Kipling feature the tale of a Parsee man who seeks revenge on a nasty rhino followed by the story of a lazy camel who learns the hard way that pride and arrogance are never a good combination. How the Leopard Got His SpotsRead by Danny Glover • Original Music by Ladysmith Black MambazoHunting on the African plain was easy for the leopard since his light coat blended with the yellow hues of the landscape. But once all the animals moved to the striped and splotchy forest, things got much harder–so for his own survival he had to acquire spots. This tale is rich with subtle humor and enchanced by the gegntle sounds of South African a cappella harmonies. The Monkey PeopleRead by Raul Julia • Original Music by Lee RitenourRevisit this Colombian fable of a village in the Amazon jungle where the lazy inhabitants do nothing but lie in their hammocks. Then a mysterious man arrives one day and creates monkeys who do everything for the villagers. When the monkeys take on every human activity–including complaining–the humans have to deal with the serious and silly consequences of their inaction.

Rabbit Ears Cherished Bible Stories enlightens and entertains with these classic Christian stories read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today’s greatest artists.Parables That Jesus Told Read by Garrison KeillorOriginal Music by David LindleySet against a backdrop of Jesus’ journeys through Galilee and Judea, here are the parables of The Sower, The Good Samaritan, and The Prodigal Son. The parables are told in a context that resonates with meaning for young audiences, placing emphasis on simple truths.The Savior Is Born Read by Morgan FreemanOriginal Music by The Christ Church Cathedral Choir, OxfordThis poignant retelling of the Nativity weaves together the gospels of Matthew and Luke as it follows Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem–culminating in the birth of Jesus. An awe-inspiring musical score captures the power and beauty of the very first Christmas.