GivingTales facts for kids
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| Developer(s) | GivingTales Kft |
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| Platform | iOS, Android, Windows 10 Mobile, Windows Phone 8, Kindle, Audible, iTunes |
GivingTales is a special mobile app (a program for phones and tablets) that lets you enjoy classic fairy tales. These stories were written by the famous author Hans Christian Andersen. The app was created in 2015 with help from the well-known actor, Sir Roger Moore.
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Discover GivingTales: Fairy Tales for Everyone
GivingTales is an exciting app that brings classic stories to life. It's designed for both kids and adults who love a good fairy tale. You can listen to amazing stories and even read along!
Famous Voices Bring Stories to Life
Many famous British actors lend their voices to the stories in GivingTales. Imagine listening to a fairy tale read by:
- Roger Moore
- Stephen Fry
- Ewan McGregor
- Joan Collins
- Joanna Lumley
- Michael Caine
- David Walliams
- Charlotte Rampling
- Paul McKenna
- Michael Ball
These talented people make each story even more magical!
Read Along with Subtitles
GivingTales also helps you follow along with the story. You can turn on subtitles while the narrator reads. This is great for practicing your reading skills! You can choose subtitles in many languages, including:
- Arabic
- Chinese
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
- Spanish
How You Can Enjoy the Stories
You can enjoy GivingTales stories in different ways. They are available as:
- Apps for your phone or tablet
- Audio files you can listen to
- Videos you can watch
GivingTales Around the World
In December 2017, GivingTales launched a special version just for Denmark. It's called "Fantastiske Fortællinger," which means "Fantastic Tales." Famous Danish actors read these stories, including:
- Cecilie Stenspil
- Alexandre Willaume
- Bubber
- Kurt Ravn
- Jens Jørn Spottag
- Lars Mikkelsen
- Sofie Gråbøl
- Anne Marie Helger
- Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
- Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
This shows how popular Hans Christian Andersen's stories are all over the world!
Explore the GivingTales Story Collection
The app features many beloved fairy tales by Hans Christian Andersen. Here are some of the stories you can find in GivingTales, along with who reads them:
- The Princess and the Pea (Prindsessen paa Ærten) by Roger Moore
- The Little Match Girl (Den lille Pige med Svovlstikkerne) by Ewan McGregor
- The Ugly Duckling (Den grimme ælling) by Stephen Fry
- The Emperor’s New Clothes (Keiserens nye Klæder) by Joan Collins
- The Snow Queen (Snedronningen) by Joanna Lumley
- Little Claus and Big Claus (Lille Claus og Store Claus) by Michael Caine
- The Little Mermaid (Den lille Havfrue) by David Walliams
- Thumbelina (Tommelise) by Charlotte Rampling
- It's Quite True (Det er ganske vist!) by Paul McKenna
- The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Den standhaftige Tinsoldat) by Roger Moore
- The Nightingale (Nattergalen) by Michael Ball
