Alan Smith has 4 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 4 narrators, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stories.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stories
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Stories is a fun, colourful collection of traditional tales that's a must for younger listeners. From the curiosity of Goldilocks to the resourcefulness of the Three Little Pigs, these stories have been told for generations and are perfect for any young child's audio library. The Three Billy Goats Gruff Take three hungry goats and one even hungrier troll, throw in a rickety bridge and a field where the grass is always greener and you have the all the elements for one of the most popular children’s stories. But these hungry goats know that there’s only one obstacle between them and the lush green grass just over the bridge in the neighbouring field – a grumpy troll who’s prone to gobbling up passersby! So how will the goats get to the other side of the river? Find out in Alan Smith’s re-telling of this traditional story, which comes complete with the troll’s unfortunate wind problem. Little Red Riding Hood (and the Gooseberry Pie) If ever there was a reason not to dally on your way to Grandma’s house, this is it! The classic tale of the little girl in the red cape who’s trying to cheer up her Grandma is brought to life by Alan Smith. Complete with some of the best-known lines in storytelling, we’ll find out why Little Red Riding Hood remarks "Grandma - what big eyes you have" (and other personal observations) in Eileen Smith's adaptation of the story, which ends happily, with a half-eaten gooseberry pie! Goldilocks and the Three Bears When curiosity gets the better of her, Goldilocks ventures into the forest. And that was her first mistake! Not only does she get hopelessly lost, but she has an encounter with three bears that makes her think twice about straying from home again. Alan Smith is the reader of this adaptation of a tale which can be traced back to Robert Southey. Also includes "The Three Little Pigs".
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Jack & the Beanstalk and Other Stories
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Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Stories brings together another four of the world's favourite children's fairytales. Written and read with character and fun, this is storytelling at its best! Jack and the Beanstalk Jack and his mum have fallen on hard times but when Jack comes home with a bagful of beans after selling the family cow, Dairy Mary, it’s just the start of one big, magical adventure. A real panto favourite at Christmas, this traditional story, adapted from the original and read by Joanna Pinnock, is full of fun and colour – with lots of purple! Puss in Boots This is the story of a very cunning, imaginative and clever cat. When a miller's son is given a cat by his father he feels a little miffed (after all, his brothers got a working mill and a horse and cart!). But this cat is no ordinary cat and as the story develops the cat's plans to bring fortune to the miller's son unfold. This story from Charles Perrault has been adapted and re-told by Alan Smith. It has all the ingredients needed for a classic fairy tale: magic, a palace, a king, a queen, a princess, a talking animal, and an ogre - who could ask for more?! Hansel and Gretel Good triumphs over evil in this story from the Brothers Grimm. An unkind stepmother tries her best to lose young Hansel and Gretel in the forest, but she reckons without their resourcefulness. A house made of sweets and the strange green woman who lives in it is one of the hiccups along the way, but ultimately all is well in the end. Adapted by Moy McGowan and retaining a very traditional feel, this story is one of light and shade and is read by Kathy Clugston whose soft Irish accent makes the reading particularly engaging. Also includes “Rumpelstiltskin”.
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The Ugly Duckling and Other Stories
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Four stories and fairytales that have remained popular for centuries come together in The Ugly Duckling and Other Stories. This collection is a must for anyone who loves animals - there's a whole menagerie here from ducklings to geese to sheep to a very slow but determined tortoise! The Ugly Duckling Inspired by one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most popular fairy tales, “The Ugly Duckling” tells the story of the little chick that didn’t fit in. Different from everyone else, our hero feels like an outcast, even though his true friends love him for who he is - but he might just have the last laugh! Read by Alan Smith, this adaptation of the story about how we treat each other is full of character - a lovely tale for bed-time! This one's suitable for children from ages 5 to 9.Sleeping Beauty When the king and queen of a magical kingdom decide to throw a huge party to celebrate the birth of their baby daughter, someone gets left off the guest list. And it's an omission which turns out to be a bit of a disaster for the princess and the whole kingdom! This traditional fairy story, originally by Charles Perrault, is adapted and read by Joanna Pinnock and comes complete with snoozing spiders!The Hare and the Tortoise This story is one of Aesop’s most famous fables, featuring the flashy, energetic hare and the slow and modest tortoise. Determined to prove he's the fastest, the hare challenges the tortoise to a race in this classic story, in which pride comes before a fall. Adapted and read by Alan Smith, this tale is bright, lively, and full of character.Also includes “The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs”.
©2009 Alan Smith (P)2009 Alan Smith
Cinderella and Other Stories
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In Cinderella and Other Stories, you'll find four of the world's most popular children's stories and fairytales. Full of character, wit and fun, these stories have everything from a glass slipper to an invisible suit of clothes! Cinderella Could this be the ultimate fairy tale? We all know Charles Perrault's story of Cinderella, and this re-telling with its wonderful range of characters has all the elements we love: a fairy godmother, a glass slipper, and of course a handsome prince. Joanna Pinnock is the reader of her own adaptation, complete with voice characterisations and bags of fun. If you're a fan of magical stories that children will want to listen to again and again, this is a must-have! The Elves and the Shoemaker It's a mystery… just who is visiting the shoemaker's workshop every night to make the most fantastic shoes? The shoemaker and his wife can't work it out, but they're determined to find out so that they can repay the kindness. What they discover leaves them speechless! Alan Smith is the reader of this re-telling of one of Grimm's best-loved fairytales. Delivered in a soft, gentle style, this story is perfect for bedtime. The Princess and the Pea This is the story of a very unconventional princess who's happier stomping around in her muddy boots than floating around in ball gowns. So when she turns up unannounced at the neighbouring castle, the queen (who happens to be looking for someone for her son, the prince to marry) can't believe she'll be a suitable daughter-in-law. But what follows shows that appearances can be deceptive. Does our princess marry the prince? Find out when Kathy Clugston reads Moy McGowan's adaptation of this Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale with a surprising twist at the end! Also includes “The Emperor's New Clothes”.
©2009 Alan Smith (P)2009 Alan Smith