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Books in We All Have Tales series

  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    Eric Metaxas, Edward Sorel

    Hardcover (Picture Book Studio Audio, Sept. 1, 1991)
    A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart an ogre and make his and his mother's fortune
  • The Monkey People: A Colombian Folktale

    Eric Metaxas, Diana Bryan

    Paperback (Rabbit Ears Entertainment, May 24, 2013)
    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!
  • East of the Sun, West of the Moon

    D. J. Machale, Vivienne Flesher

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster, April 1, 1992)
    A poetic version of the beloved Norwegian folk tale traces the fortunes of a young girl sacrificed to a life of slavery by her peasant family in exchange for wealth.
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  • King Midas & the Golden Touch

    Eric Metaxas, Rodica Prato

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster, April 1, 1992)
    In a retelling of the classic folk tale, King Midas learns that there are some things in life more precious than gold when he is granted the power to turn anything to gold with a mere touch.
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  • The Fool and the Flying Ship

    Eric Metaxas, Henrik Drescher

    Hardcover (Picture Book Studio Audio, April 1, 1992)
    When the Tsar proclaims that he will marry his daughter to the man who brings him a flying ship, a goofy country bumpkin sets out to try his luck
  • Jack and the Beanstalk

    Eric Metaxas, Edward Sorel

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster, Sept. 1, 1991)
    A boy climbs to the top of a giant beanstalk where he uses his quick wits to outsmart an ogre and make his and his mother's fortune.
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  • The Tiger and the Brahmin

    Brian Gleeson, Kurt Vargo

    Hardcover (Picture Book Studio Audio, April 1, 1992)
    When a credulous Brahmin finds his life threatened by a clever, man-eating tiger, it is up to the Jackal to come to the rescue, in a favorite Indian folktale set to the sitar music of Ravi Shankar. Read by Ben Kingsley.
  • Rumpelstiltskin

    Christopher Noel, Peter Sis

    Paperback (Rabbit Ears Entertainment, April 29, 2013)
    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.
  • The Fool & the Flying Ship

    Eric Metaxas, Henrik Drescher

    Hardcover (Simon & Schuster, April 1, 1992)
    Rising to a challenge from the monarch of Russia, a goofy country bumpkin and his strange superhuman `moujik' companions invent a flying ship and show up to claim the Czar's daughter.
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  • Anansi

    Brian Gleeson, Steven Guarnaccia

    Paperback (Rabbit Ears Entertainment, May 13, 2013)
    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: The Legendary Irish Folk Hero

    Brian Gleeson, Peter de Seve

    Paperback (Rabbit Ears Entertainment, March 8, 2013)
    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.
  • The Boy Who Drew Cats

    David Johnson

    Paperback (Rabbit Ears Entertainment, May 13, 2013)
    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.