Hi, it's Lottie from the Cala Vox UK podcast team. I wanted to talk to you about something super important: reading comprehension. It's basically the ability to read something and really understand what it's trying to say. It's not just about recognising words, it's about being able to interpret them, work out the context and draw conclusions about what the author is trying to tell you.

Recently, I was challenged to use my skills to read Rumpelstiltskin by the Brothers Grimm in the original language. This was no easy task as the story had been translated by Margaret Raine Hunt and edited by Dr Cala Sana, which meant that there were some tricky words and phrases that I had to navigate.

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(introduced by Abbi)

Enter a world of magic and enchantment: Rediscover the darkly beautiful and timeless tales of the Brothers Grimm with our new eBook - 10 Classic Fairy Tales You Won't Want to Miss!

Dear Reader,

Welcome to this ebook of classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, translated by Margaret Raine Hunt and edited by Dr. Cala Sana. Whether you read these stories to yourself or share them with your children as a bedtime story, you'll be transported to a world of wonder and enchantment.

In this collection, you'll find 10 timeless tales that have captured the imagination of readers for generations. Here's a brief overview of each story and its moral:

(read by Jenny)

How the Cala fabula channel is the fairy godmother of every busy parent

10 benefits of subscribing to the Cala fabula channel for parents who don't have time to read bedtime stories to their kids

1. Improves reading skills: Listening to storytelling can help children develop their listening and comprehension skills, which can help them become better readers.
2. Inspires imagination: Grimm's fairy tales are known for their imaginative settings and characters. Listening to the stories on the Cala fabula channel can help children develop their own creativity and imagination.
3. Builds vocabulary: Hearing new words in context can help children build their vocabulary and improve their language skills.
4. Develops critical thinking skills: The stories on the Cala fabula channel often have underlying messages or themes that can help children develop critical thinking skills.
5. Provides entertainment: Children can be entertained by the stories on the Cala fabula channel while parents take a break or perform other tasks.
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Attention fairy tale lovers! Abbi from London is here to bring you an exclusive reading of the beloved Grimm classic, "Puss in Boots". This timeless tale follows the adventures of a clever cat who with the help of his magical boots goes from rags to riches and helps his master become a prince.