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 Pigs
Read by Holly Hunter
Original 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.

Rumpelstiltskin
Read by Kathleen Turner
Original 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 Brahmin
Read by Ben Kingsley
Original 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 Duckling
Read by Cher
Original 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 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 Bill
Read by Robin Williams
Original Music by Ry Cooder

Join 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 Boots
Read by Tracey Ullman
Original Music by Jean Luc Ponty

When 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 timeless story of the toy rabbit who wanted to be real is brought to life by Oscar® winner Meryl Streep and acclaimed pianist George Winston in this illustrated book and compact disc edition.

Meryl Streep lends her amazingly talented voice to the story of a stuffed bunny who is the Boy's favorite toy but yearns to be Real. The characters come to life through the artistry of her performance, enhanced by the original piano score by celebrated musician George Winston.

Let Rabbit Ears take you on the magical journey from toy chest to Real in this extraordinary version of The Velveteen Rabbit....

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 Crockett
Read by Nicolas Cage
Original 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 Winkle
Read by Anjelica Huston
Original 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 Appleseed
Read by Garrison Keillor
Original 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 Bunyan
Read by Jonathan Winters
Original 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 Tales of Brer Rabbit enlightens and entertains with these famous folktales--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.

Brer Rabbit and Wonderful Tar Baby
Read by Danny Glover
Original Music by Taj Mahal

Brer Rabbit was the sassiest critter in ten counties. Brer Fox couldn't take it anymore and stirred up a gooey, sticky Tar Baby for Brer Rabbit to run into. This whimsical tale of Brer Rabbit outsmarting his nemesis is one of the world's best-loved folktales.


Brer Rabbit & Boss Lion
Read by Danny Glover
Origianl Music by Dr. John

Mean old Boss Lion is threatening the folks in Brer Village and Brer Rabbit is forced to teach the troublemaker a lesson. Follow Brer Rabbit as he outsmarts the bad guy and returns to the village as the local hero....

Rabbit Ears Treasury of Tall Tales Volume 2 features the larger-than-life characters of America's favorite fold stories from around the globe--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.

Mose the Fireman
Read by Michael Keaton
Original Music by John Beasley and Walter Becker

Grab your gear and ring the fire bell as you follow the exploits of Mose the Fireman, the most famous firefighter in America. Ragtime music provides the backdrop for this delightful tale set in 1800's New York.



Stormalong
Read by John Candy
Original Music by NRBQ

Board the biggest ship ever built and hold on tight for the story of Captain Stormalong, the saltiest sailor on the seven seas. Sit back and enjoy the tallest fish tale ever told in this tribute to America's Golden Age of Sail....

Rabbit Ears Treasury of Christmas Stories: Volume 2 enlivens and entertains with these festive holiday stories read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today’s greatest artists.

The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat
Read by Amy Grant * Original Music by Chet Atkins
Here is the endearing story of two Christmas presents–a dog and a cat–who fall out of Santa’s sleigh. Though it does not come naturally, they work together to find their new home. Ultimately, their love for one another brings harmony to the entire household.

The Lion and the Lamb
Read by Amy Grant and Chrisopher Reeve * Original Music by Lyle Mays
In this wonderous fable, an escaped lion and a new-born lamb teach a brother and sister about the true spirit of Christmas. Based on European legends, this heartful holiday story is certain to be a seasonal classic....

Rabbit Ears Stories by Beatrix Potter combines three classic tales from the beloved children’s author--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today’s greatest artists.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit • The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher
Read by Meryl Streep • Original Music by Lyle Mays
In this first tale, the curious and disobedient Peter Rabbit learns that he should have listened to his mother’s warning about Mr. McGregor’s garden. In the second, Mr. Jeremy Fisher’s minnow-fishing trip turns into quite a surprising adventure.

The Tailor of Gloucester
Read by Meryl Streep • Original Music by The Chieftains
The tailor of Gloucester has no more silk thread thanks to his naughty cat Simpkin--but he promised to finish the mayor’s wedding coat by Christmas day! With the help of some special friends the tailor finds that a kind favor is often returned....

Rabbit Ears Treasury of Storybook Classics Volume 2 features timeless and clever characters--read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.

Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks
The classic story of Red Riding Hood and the much-beloved tale of Goldilocks are among the most cherished stories in children's literature. These modern versions will captivate audiences as they have for generations, while reminding everyone that a little caution goes a long way.

The Three Little Pigs and The Three Billy Goats Gruff
In the first of these two popular nursery tales, The Three Little Pigs, the wisest pig gets even with the big bad wolf, demonstrating that hard work has its own rewards. Next, in The Three Billy Goats Gruff, the greedy troll who lives under the bridge is no match for the biggest of the goats....

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 Hump
Read by Jack Nicholson • Original Music by Bobby McFerrin
These 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 Spots
Read by Danny Glover • Original Music by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Hunting 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 People
Read by Raul Julia • Original Music by Lee Ritenour
Revisit 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 Treasury of World Tales: Volume 5 enlightens and entertains with these classic stories read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today’s greatest artists.

Pinocchio
Read by Danny Aiello
Original Music by Les Misérables Brass Band

Gepetto, a lonely toy maker, crafts a wooden puppet who magically comes to life. Pinocchio then experiences, through lies and tricks, a series of mischievous adventures. But his nose grows every time he tells a lie. Pinocchio ultimately learns the value of truth in this Italian children’s classic.

Tom Thumb
Read by John Cleese
Original Music by Elvis Costello

No larger than his father’s thumb, Tiny Tom embarks on a series of fantastical adventures. After saving King Arthur from the clutches of an evil sorcerer he becomes a member of the Knights of the Round Table, and the darling of Queen Guinivere....

Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales Volume 2entertains and enlightens with these classic stories read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists.

The White Cat
Read by Emma Thompson
Original Music by Joe Jackson

The king makes increasingly difficult demands of his three sons, who must travel the kingdom in search of his requests. The youngest prince soon befriends an enchanted cat-queen who helps him to meet all of his challenges. Their friendship turns to love as the prince releases her from an evil spell and discovers that she is in fact a beautiful princess.


The Fool and the Flying Ship
Read by Robin Williams
Original Music by The Klezmer Conservatory Band

A proclamation was sent through the lands of long-ago Russia that anyone who could build a flying ship would win the hand of the Tsar's daughter. but when a country bumpkin and his oddball friends show up to claim her, the dumbfound Tsar quickly has second thoughts. This hilarious Russian folktale is a delightful treat....

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 Keillor
Original Music by David Lindley

Set 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 Freeman
Original Music by The Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford

This 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....