Books in Rabbit Ears We All Have Tales series

Deep in the rain forests of the Amazon jungle, a village of very lazy people wishes to do nothing but lie in their hammocks and think great thoughts. One day, a mysterious man arrives who is able to create monkeys that do absolutely everything for them. Soon, the monkeys multiply and take on every human activity--including complaining. This humorous Colombian fable perfectly evokes the spirit, rhythms, and imagery of South America. Illustrated by Diana Bryan. Ages 5 and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, We All Have Tales. Audio and video versions using the same text and illustrations are narrated by Raul Julia with original music by Lee Ritenour. Worldfest Houston Gold Special Jury 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 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.

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 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.

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!

In this Italian children’s classic, a lonely toymaker named Gepetto creates a small wooden puppet who magically comes to life. In a series of mischievous adventures, Pinocchio thinks he can get by on a variety of clever lies and tricks. There is one problem: his nose grows every time he tells a lie. One way or another, the truth always comes out, and Pinocchio finds out that lying doesn’t pay. This buoyant adaptation comes alive with the beautiful illustrations by Brian Ajhar. Ages 5 and up. Part of the Rabbit Ears award-winning series We All Have Tales. CD and DVD versions of the same story both feature the same text and illustrations (on the DVD) as well as spirited music of the Mediterranean played by Les Miserables Brass Band. The DVD won the Children’s Music Web Awards special judges citation. Both CD and DVD are narrated by actor Danny Aiello. DVD and digital video downloads are available at Amazon's Disc on Demand and Amazon Instant Video. The audiobook is available at Audible.com.

In this humorous African folktale, Koi wants the villagers to honor him as befits the son of a chief. But unless he can accomplish three impossible tasks, he will end up in the cooking pot instead. His problems begin with a scrawny Kola tree, and they end when three unlikely new friends—a snake, an ant and an alligator—save his life and help him find his rightful place in the world. This powerful adaptation captures the rich textures and folk imagery of African culture. Illustrated by Reynold Ruffins. Ages 5 and up. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, We All Have Tales. CD and DVD versions using the same text and illustrations are narrated by Whoopi Goldberg with original music by Herbie Hancock. 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 this comic retelling, young Jack foolishly sells his family’s cow for a handful of magical beans. Overnight, they grow into a beanstalk that reaches up beyond the blue sky itself, leading Jack into a hilarious series of misadventures with a dimwitted ogre and his extra-large spouse. This beloved English folktale is nearly as merry and old as England itself. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears We All Have Tales series. Ages 5 and up. Illustrated by Edward Sorel. Video and audio versions narrated by Michael Palin with original music by David A. Stewart and using the same text as the book have won Parents’ Choice Gold Award and Parents’ Magazine – Year’s Best Videos for Kids. Digital video and DVDs are available at Amazon Instant Video and Disc on Demand and audiobooks are available at Audible.com.

Based on an 18th-century French fairy tale, this is a magically romantic story about a young prince who befriends an enchanted cat-queen. She provides him with the rarities requested by his father, in a series of challenges to win his kingdom. Their affection for each other blossoms into love, and the prince helps break the spell that an evil gnome has cast over the white cat. Illustrated by Barbara McClintock. Part of the award-winning Rabbit Ears series, We All Have Tales. Ages 5 and up. CD and video versions using the same text and illustrations are narrated by actress Emma Thompson with original music by Joe Jackson. 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!