18 | Sleeping Beauty | Read Along | Storybook & Record

18 | Sleeping Beauty | Read Along | Storybook & Record

Sleeping Beauty originated in the French fairy tale collection Stories or Tales of Past Times, published in 1697 by Charles Perrault. The collection later became widely known as Tales of Mother Goose and includes some of the best-known fairy tales in children's literature. This 1977 edition was released as part of the Disneyland Records Little Long Playing Book & Record series (Cover No. 301) and features narration by Bob Holt. Presented in the classic read-along format, this recording pairs illustrated storybook pages with guided narration characteristic of the era. Original 1977 release by Disneyland Records.

17 | Noah and the Ark | Read Along | Vintage Storybook

Noah and the Ark was published in 1967 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-A-Tale Books collection (No. 2558). Written by Devere Ramsay and illustrated by Leslie Gray, this story presents a gentle children’s retelling of Noah and the ark in the calm, reassuring style common to mid-century religious storybooks for young readers. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-SR-015, this recording is narrated by Grandpa Dutch in a vintage read-aloud style with page-turn pacing. Original publication: Whitman Publishing Company, 1967.

16 | Little Briar Rose | Read Along | Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale

Little Briar Rose is based on the 1812 version of the tale recorded by the Brothers Grimm. This 2026 original edition was written and illustrated by Grandma Sue & P.A.I.G.E. as part of the Retro Read Along | Season 1 collection. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-OR-011, this recording reflects the classic read-along format, pairing storybook pages with guided narration in a calm, mid-century style. Narrated by Grandma Sue. Published through Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing.

15 | Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree | Read Along | Storybook & Record

Winnie-the-Pooh first appeared in 1926 in the classic children’s stories by A.A. Milne, introducing Pooh Bear and his companions in the Hundred Acre Wood. This 1979 edition was released as part of the Disneyland Records Little Long Playing Book & Record series (Cover No. 313) and features narration by Laurie Main. It also includes songs from the film. Presented in the classic read-along format, this recording pairs illustrated storybook pages with guided narration characteristic of the era. Original 1979 release by Disneyland Records.

14 | Little Joe's Puppy | Read Along | Vintage Storybook

Little Joe's Puppy was published in 1957 by Whitman Publishing Company as part of the Tell-A-Tale Books collection (No. 2660). Written by Dorothy Haas and illustrated by Florence Sarah Winship, this story reflects the mid-century style of affordable, illustrated books created for young readers. Presented here as Grandma Sue’s Library No. GSL-SR-014, this recording is narrated by Grandpa Dutch in a calm, vintage read-aloud style with page-turn pacing. Original publication: Whitman Publishing Company, 1957.