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A good horse has an amazing effect on a rider – even if the rider knows nothing of horses. Our storyteller would make up whatever he needed to in order to keep the horse. He even kept his military mustache if it meant he could continue a companionship with Toby. Filled with a patchwork of humor from the mind of A.A. Milne, the author of Winnie the Pooh.

The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin was written by Beatrix Potter, a story about a young squirrel who grew impatient and narrowly escaped from an owl called Old Brown. Glenn Haskell beautifully narrates this audiobook as he performs The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin.

Welcome to a journey. Parts may seem familiar, but you are simply along as one who joins in the observations of the narrator. Author Hannah More was well known as a poet, playwright, and philanthropist. This writing is a rare allegory that seeks to help the hearer understand the need for priorities. This story may remind those who listen of the work of John Bunyan. Since the work was likely written in the 1700s, Bunyan's work likely was a strong influence in the style of this memorable story.

It is an unmistakable truth that a politician will gain enemies. Those enemies will seek to find some mistake made in the past that they can use against the politician. This is just such a case with this memorable short story from A. A. Milne, author of Winnie the Pooh. Filled with the humor you might expect from the author, the reason for political blackmail may surprise you.

In the campy style of 1950s science fiction, this short story seeks to clarify what advancements the Army had made to abolish the need for the Navy. A new and fantastic devise made ships no longer essential to the military operation in America. Would the demand for the abolishment of the Navy?

This short story shares a compelling reason to look kindly upon dogs. The story relates the adventure of a young boy who found himself in a circumstance that he could not get himself out of. All ages will relate to the story and cheer on the efforts of Barry, the St. Bernard.

An older man revels in the joy of finding beauty in the reflection of a pool. Was it a dream? Was it madness? Was it simply an overactive imagination? This classic short story by acclaimed author Nathaniel Hawthorne is masterfully narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A prince born ugly and a princess born without cleverness--this is the trouble discovered in this classic fairy tale. Each had been given a gift by a fairy, but would they know how to use them to make for a happily ever after?

Franz Kafka was one of the first and greatest masters of dystopian literature. In his bleak world view, man is presented as helpless and ineffectual, his destiny determined by distant, obscure and essentially unfriendly agencies. In none of his works is this savage and unreasoning enslavement presented more vividly than in Metamorphosis, a novella in which Gregor Samsa, a respectable employee and dutiful son, wakes to find himself transformed into a gigantic insect.

Acclaimed writer Henry Van Dyke presents a staller collection of poems that also served as hymns in churches in the early 1900s. One is still sung today. Encouragement found in each stanza.

Classic author Amy Steedman provides a faithful retelling of the story of Joseph found in the he Old Testament. Follow Joseph from childhood to a prince in Egypt, from pit to palace, and from despair to hope.

Hans Christian Andersen is well remembered for bringing life to virtually anything he could imagine. In this story, we hear from a flea, a frog, and a grasshopper. All had a strong interest in winning a leaping match. Who would win - and why?

Like many battles all is not won or lost based on numbers alone. In retrospect we can all consider better ways to win the fight. This solemn trip to the front lines of the Civil War shows the determination on both sides of the line. Gettysburg was one of the most prominent battle sites with incredible loss to both sides. A historical event co-written by President Teddy Roosevelt and narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Not to be confused with the classic poem, this short story is a delightful bit of storytelling about the many babes in the wood. This not only includes children, but also beetles, ants, spiders, and - wasps. Educations and just plain fun for the child in all of us.

It's true. Everyone has a pride in the place of their birth. O. Henry brings a man from Nevada to New York where he meets a man who loves the Big Apple. The two slyly point to the proof of perfection of their cities. The problem may lie in the fact that it's not clear that either is really listening to the others.

Lincoln sought to assure the people that keeping the nation united was in the best interest of all. Lincoln clearly stated that if war was to come it would be by the aggression of those who may oppose the unity of the country. Listeners will hear Lincoln's ability as a framer of thought and a debater of ideas. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Time spent in the country was determined the best remedy for the severe case of nerves afflicting Mr. Framton. As he visited with a young lady waiting for the owner of a cottage in the country where he would be staying she shared a story that seemed unbelievable, but convinced him that the matron of the house might have lost her mind. Yet one final event rattled Framton to the core. Did he have all the details needed to react with such fear or was he in the midst of a great storyteller?

We’ve all had songs that we can’t seem to get out of our heads. It’s maddening. Mark Twain faced the same issue, but instead of a song, it was a rhythmic poem. All who came in contact with the poem seemed to be possessed with the same malady. This is where Twain’s trademark humor makes its inevitable appearance. A classic short story from Mark Twain narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Like most fathers, the one found in this Grimm classic only wants the best for his son. He sends him away to learn, but the only thing the boy seems to learn is the language of animals. His father ultimately has no use for his son and sends him out on his own - that's just when what he has learned becomes extremely useful. A delightful story narrated by Glenn Hascall.

Another masterful interaction between young Margery and her uncle. From the mind of the creator of Winnie the Pooh comes one in a series of short stories that captures the joy of childhood and the frustration of an uncle unused to interacting with children.