"Rabbit Ears World Tale: Volume 1" 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 Lamp "[27:12]" "Read by John Hurt - Original 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. " " "The Five Chinese Brothers "[27:39] Read by John Lone - Original Music by Bill Douglas 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.

RUMPELSTILTSKIN In this popular Grimm's fairy tale, a king tells a young woman that she must spin a room full 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. THE TIGER AND THE BRAHMIN "I give you assurances," cried the Tiger to the Brahmin. "I shan't eat you if you let me out of the cage." But when the Brahmin makes a mistake of taking the Tiger at his word, he discovers that the dishonest beast intended to eat him all along. In the end, it is the wily jackal who comes to the Brahmin's aid and teaches him a lesson he had never found in his holy books. This clever, absorbing adaptation brings this beloved Indian folktale to life.

Rabbit Ears Treasury of World Tales Volume 2 entertains 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. 1st story read by Emma Thompson ; original music by Joe Jackson ; 2nd story read by Robin Williams ; original music by The Klezmer Conservatory Band. Description: 1 audio disc (56 min.) : sound, stereo

Rabbit Ears World Tales Volume 5 "features mystical stories from around the globe-read by your favorite stars and featuring original music by some of today's greatest artists. " The Bremen Town Musicians \[23:59\] Read by Bob Hoskins - Original Music by Eugene Friesen The Brothers Grimm present the story of four over-the-hill yet spunky animals who decide it's never too late to start over. Join the dog, cat, rooster and donkey in their comedic escapades as they decide to begin new lives as traveling musicans. Finn McCoul \[24:34\] Read by Catherine O'Hara - Original Music by Boys of the Lough Finn McCoul is the greatest champion in all of Ireland, but when the tough giant Cucullin targets him, even Finn gets a bit nervous. But with the help of his clever wife-and some culinary magic-Finn avoids the tussle with his dignity intact. This beloved Celtic legend will leave a twinkle in your eye. Koi and the Kola Nuts \[24:24\] Read by Whoopi Goldberg - Original Music by Herbie Hancock This humorous African folktale tells the story of Koi, the son of a chief who wants the villagers to honor him in a manner befitting his heritage. But unless he can accomplish three impossible tasks he'll end up in the cooking pot instead. Will his new friends-a snake, and ant and an alligator-be able to save his life and help him find his place in the world?