The Lute Player's Journey Through Shadows and Light
A stirring tale of war, captivity, and the healing power of music in medieval Russia.
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The Polar Express
A magical Christmas Eve adventure to the North Pole and beyond.
Three Questions
A king’s search for wisdom leads him to life-changing truths about time, people, and kindness.
Signs and Symbols
A poignant tale of parental love, helplessness, and the enigmatic nature of mental illness.
The Nose
A bizarre and humorous tale of a man’s quest to recover his runaway nose
The Bet by Anton Chekhov
A life-changing wager that reveals the true cost of wealth and wisdom.
The Frog Princess
A tale of love, courage, and transformation in medieval Russia.
The Snow Maiden
A magical tale of the Snow Maiden who yearned for the warmth of spring.
Vasilisa the Beautiful
A tale of bravery, magic, and the triumph of a kind heart.
The Firebird
A tale of courage and magic in medieval Russia.
Baba Yaga
A young girl's courage is tested in a perilous encounter with the fearsome witch, Baba Yaga.
The Wise Old Man and the Enchanted Forest
A journey of wisdom and discovery in an enchanted forest.