The One-Eyed Griffin and Other Tales


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(3 stars; 3 reviews)

Step into a world of whimsy and wonder with The One-Eyed Griffin and Other Tales, a delightful collection of children's fairytales by Herbert Escott Inman. This enchanting anthology features the story of a griffin who, through a series of adventures, loses one of its eyes, along with other imaginative tales that explore themes of growth, transformation, and the magic of belief.

Each story invites young listeners to engage with fantastical characters and situations, such as the curious origins of giants in the tale of "Can't Shan't and Don't Care." Inman's storytelling is rich with vivid imagery and playful language, making it a perfect choice for bedtime or storytime.

With its blend of humor and moral lessons, this collection not only entertains but also encourages children to embrace their imagination and learn valuable life lessons along the way. Join the journey through these charming tales that celebrate the extraordinary in the everyday.

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The One-Eyed Griffin, A Strange Story - I - How the Griffin Lost One Eye 12:23 Read by sorbet87
The One-Eyed Griffin, A Strange Story - II - The Effect of Having Only One Eye 9:11 Read by sorbet87
The One-Eyed Griffin, A Strange Story - III - A Queer Game of Heads and Tails 10:29 Read by sorbet87
The One-Eyed Griffin, A Strange Story - IV - Among the Fairies 10:06 Read by sorbet87
The One-Eyed Griffin, A Strange Story - V - Up the Hill Difficulty 8:59 Read by sorbet87
The One-Eyed Griffin, A Strange Story - VI - The Three Magic Nuts 9:15 Read by sorbet87
The One-Eyed Griffin, A Strange story - VII - What Happened to Trixie 9:05 Read by sorbet87
The One-Eyed Griffin, A Strange Story - VIII - The Eye Is Found At Last 9:02 Read by sorbet87
Prince Gibbley Gobley, The Story of a True Heart - I - Prince Gibbley Gobley 9:13 Read by sorbet87
Prince Gibbley Gobley, The Story of a True Heart - II - At the Bottom of the Lake 8:58 Read by sorbet87
Prince Gibbley Gobley, The Story of a True Heart - III - The Road to the Sunset Lake 10:07 Read by sorbet87
Prince Gibbley Gobley, The Story of a True Heart - IV - The Golden Duck 8:22 Read by sorbet87
Prince Gibbley Gobley, The Story of a True Heart - V - Gibbley Gobley Wins His Spurs 13:04 Read by sorbet87
Prince Gibbley Gobley, The Story of a True Heart - VI - A Deed of Truth, And a Deed of Love 14:35 Read by sorbet87
Prince Gibbley Gobley, The Story of a True Heart - VII - The End of Grindel Grim 9:12 Read by sorbet87
The Discontented Elf, A Story of the Woodland - I - Under the Greenwood Tree 6:49 Read by sorbet87
The Discontented Elf, A Story of the Woodland - II - The Adventures of Dumble Dor 9:04 Read by sorbet87
The Discontented Elf, A Story of the Woodland - III - Hipperty Hopperty, the Frog 9:18 Read by sorbet87
The Discontented Elf, A Story of the Woodland - IV - Thistledown Tries Again 10:09 Read by sorbet87
The Discontented Elf, A Story of the Woodland - V - Underwing, the Moth 6:45 Read by sorbet87
The Discontented Elf, A Story of the Woodland - VI - The Punishment 9:03 Read by sorbet87
The Discontented Elf, A Story of the Woodland - VII - A Little One to Finish 5:47 Read by sorbet87
The Child of Mercy, A Sequel to "The Discontented Elf" - I - Hilda and Sullenbrow 10:22 Read by sorbet87
The Child of Mercy, A Sequel to "The Discontented Elf" - II - Little Tender Heart 8:30 Read by sorbet87
The Child of Mercy, A Sequel to "The Discontented Elf" - III - At the Full of the Moon 11:19 Read by sorbet87
The Child of Mercy, A Sequel to "The Discontented Elf" - IV - Tender Heart's Singing 8:04 Read by sorbet87
The Child of Mercy, A Sequel to "The Discontented Elf" - V - How the Mercy Band Fought Cruelty 9:43 Read by sorbet87
The Child of Mercy, A Sequel to "The Discontented Elf" - VI - The Sprite Keeps His Word 9:13 Read by sorbet87
The Child of Mercy, A Sequel to "The Discontented Elf" - VII - 'Neath the Great Oak 14:05 Read by sorbet87
The Rat That Lost His Tail, A Tale of Two Tails - I - The Lost Tail 11:37 Read by sorbet87
The Rat That Lost His Tail, A Tale of Two Tails - II - How the Tails Got Mixed 11:15 Read by sorbet87
The Rat That Lost His Tail, A Tale of Two Tails - III - The End of the Tale 9:25 Read by sorbet87
The Dream Pixies - I - What the Pixies Heard 6:27 Read by sorbet87
The Dream Pixies - II - What Freddy Saw in the Dream Palace 10:39 Read by sorbet87
The "New Leaf" Goblins, A Tale of New Year's Eve 15:52 Read by sorbet87
Humptydello - I - The Stolen Princess 11:21 Read by sorbet87
Humptydello - II - In Merlin's Cave 9:48 Read by sorbet87
Humptydello - III - Dicky Darling 9:43 Read by sorbet87
Humptydello - IV - The End of Greedypig 11:00 Read by sorbet87
Humptydello - V - Humptydello's Castle 11:03 Read by sorbet87
Humptydello - VI - The Rescue of Daffodil 10:44 Read by sorbet87
The Bottle of Smoke, A Story of Curiosity - I - The Little Grey Man 10:15 Read by sorbet87
The Bottle of Smoke, A Story of Curiosity - II - The Wonderful Charm 7:49 Read by sorbet87
The Bottle of Smoke, A Story of Curiosity - III - Curiosity 10:41 Read by sorbet87
The Bottle of Smoke, A Story of Curiosity - IV - Opening the Bottle 10:19 Read by sorbet87
The Pixies and the Pollywog - I - All About the Pollywog 5:51 Read by sorbet87
The Pixies and the Pollywog - II - Wattie and Winnie 10:41 Read by sorbet87
The Pixies and the Pollywog - III - All About the Blue Witch 8:15 Read by sorbet87
The Pixies and the Pollywog - IV - What the Pixies Did 9:28 Read by sorbet87
The Pixies and the Pollywog - V - The Pollywog Gets His Supper 8:02 Read by sorbet87

Reviews

Enjoyable kids stories


(3 stars)

I didn't read all the stories as there were a few I didn't like so much. But I enjoyed the rest. Many thanks to the narrator. Her steady reading never failed to put me to sleep. Oh I nearly forgot. The second story stars a hero who was cursed as a baby and turned into an ugly red head. He sets out on an adventure to become tall, dark and handsome again. I'm married to a beautiful red headed man. I better watch out he doesn't head off on any adventures. I wouldn't want to exchange him for some dark stranger.