Josh Verbae

In a delightful twist, Buff the cat shares a charming tale of overcoming laziness by befriending an unexpected ally—an elephant. Through wit and cunning, Buff narrates the amusing strategy he employed to persuade the elephant into catching mice on his...

William Penn's prayer is a profound reflection on humility, seeking divine guidance for a virtuous life. It expresses a desire to embody kindness, patience, and love, recognizing the limitations of human understanding. The prayer is a humble plea for...

In "A Silly Question" by Edith Nesbit, a seemingly foolish inquiry leads to unexpected adventures. Nesbit's whimsical tale explores the amusing consequences of asking a seemingly silly question, unravelling a light-hearted narrative filled with humour...

Helena, the low-born ward of a French countess, is in love with the countess' son, Bertram, who is indifferent to her. Bertram goes to Paris to replace his late father as attendant to the ailing King of France.Helena, the daughter of a recently...

As You Like It follows its heroine, Rosalind, as she flees persecution in her uncle's court, accompanied by her cousin Celia to find safety and, eventually, love in the Forest of Arden.This edition is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous comedy,...

"Asa's Prayer" portrays the heartfelt plea of a mother for her ailing son, Asa. In this poignant narrative, the mother beseeches divine intervention for Asa's health and well-being. The prayer reflects a mother's unconditional love and the depth of...

At The Rising of Your Sun Prayer is a beautiful and moving prayer that has been used by many people throughout the years. It is a perfect prayer to use when you are feeling lost, or when you need guidance from a higher power. The words of the prayer...

One morning a little rabbit sat on a bank. He pricked his ears and listened to the trit-trot, trit-trot of a pony. A gig was coming along the road; it was driven by Mr. McGregor, and beside him sat Mrs. McGregor in her best bonnet. As soon as they had...

Once upon a time there was a man who had fine houses, both in town and country, a deal of silver and gold plate, carved furniture, and coaches gilded all over. But unhappily this man had a blue beard, which made him so ugly and so terrible that all...

The "Breathing Deeply in Faith" prayer is a Christian meditation technique that is often used to help promote inner peace and calm. The basic premise of the prayer is to focus on your breathing, while also thinking about a particular Bible verse or...

he Christ Our Morning Star Prayer is a beautiful prayer that reminds us of the hope and light that Jesus brings into our lives. It is a perfect way to start each day, or to end our day, by reflecting on all that Jesus has done for us. This prayer also...

Once upon a time there was a gentleman who married, for his second wife, the proudest and most haughty woman that ever was seen. She had two daughters of her own, who were, indeed, exactly like her in all things. The gentleman had also a young...

The "Close to Me Prayer" is a popular prayer that is often used in religious ceremonies. The prayer is used to ask for guidance and protection from God. The prayer is also used to give thanks for the blessings that God has given us. This recording...

Friendship, betrayal, wisdom, humour, epic romance, jealousy, adventure, bravery and murder. There's everything in those iconic Shakespeare stories. His work transcends generations and appeals endlessly to other writers. His dramatic structures are...

Cymbeline, the Roman Empire's vassal king of Britain, once had two sons, Guiderius and Arvirargus, but they were stolen twenty years earlier as infants by an exiled traitor named Belarius. Cymbeline now discovers that his only child left, his daughter...

David's Prayer is a beautiful and moving poem that speaks to the human condition in a way that is both relatable and understandable. It is a prayer for strength and guidance, but also for understanding and forgiveness. In it, David speaks to God about...

"Day By Day" prayer, accompanied by Chopin's Nocturne in F Minor, is a poignant journey of surrender and trust in divine guidance. The piano, dedicated to Jane Stirling, mirrors the prayer's bittersweet essence. With dramatic progressions and an...

The Deep Compassion Prayer is a powerful tool that can be used to help heal ourselves and others. It is based on the principle of compassion, which is the willingness to suffer with another. This prayer can help us to develop more compassion for...

"Ding Dong Merrily on High Christmas Carol" is a beloved holiday song that has captivated audiences for centuries. Dating back to the 16th century, this joyous carol is known for its lively melody and festive lyrics. It is considered one of the...

A collection of English fairy tales taking your into a magical world of wit and mystery. Learn about Simpleton and how he succeeded in tough situation where his older brother failed. Find out how one little piglet outwitted streetwise old grey wolf. A...

The theme of romance continues in this volume and begins with iconic 'The Lady with the Dog' by Anton Chekhov.Set in Yalta, Crimea, appears at first as a holiday romance. Gurov is a married man but he holidays on his own and has a history of holiday...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! The happiest season of them all. This volume offers selected sorties dedicated to Christmas and winter seasons from some of the best storytellers such as Fyodor Dostoyevsky, William Shakespeare, L. Frank Baum,...

There plenty of spooky action in this volume of tales. Ghosts, apparitions, entire armies of fairies and fairy queens.The volume opens with Shakespeare's timeless classic 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and continues to get more frightening with haunted...

This selection of tales offers a fascinating peek into the hidden realm of cats, unraveling their unique ways of life and the profound teachings cat mothers impart to their kittens. Humorous tales, narrated through the eyes of these animals, shed...