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Title: Before the Bell

Author: Kiki Thorpe

Narrator: Eileen Stevens

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 19 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-17

Publisher: Disney

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Four real girls in a fairy's world.

It's the first day of school, and Gabby can't wait to tell the fairies all about it. She even met a new friend who loves fairies as much as she does! But what will the Never Girls do when a fairy goes missing in Gabby's new classroom? Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in the New York Times best-selling series for listeners ages six to nine - The Never Girls!

Members Reviews:

My daughter enjoyed this book

My daughter (5) enjoys this series very much. We read a chapter every night before bed; each book has been consistently 10 chapters long.

This book is unusual in that Gabby is the center of the story; the male fairy (sparrowman) introduced is a new one named "Spinner."

At one point in the story, Spinner's wing is bent -- this part upset my daughter a little. Shortly thereafter the book is careful to makes it clear that it's fixable and doesn't hurt at all. (I think it explains that a fairy's wing is like hair.) I thought it was very thoughtful that the author made this so clear, so that children wouldn't be too upset.

... this for my ten year old god-daughter and she loved it! We read them together and she will ...

I bought this for my ten year old god-daughter and she loved it! We read them together and she will read them again and again by herself. I will say that I hope they come up with some more scenarios, as "taking a fairy to school" has already happened in parts of some of the previous books.

They are perfect for her reading level

My daughter loves these books! They are perfect for her reading level, but we love reading them together. These books are part of the Accelerated Reader program, so if your child's school uses that then it's perfect for those who are reading on a second/third grade level.

5star follow up to the other books in the series

Finished within a day of receiving it in the mail. Page turner and just as good as the others in the series! Now we have to wait for the next one!

A picture of magic

If you where a fairy would you like to go to school this book is all about the magic friendship and beauty that is in this world right in front of you

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Title: Alice's Adventures Underground

Author: Lewis Carroll

Narrator: Edward Miller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-21-16

Publisher: Audioliterature

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

This is the original story that would later become "Alice in Wonderland". The journey began at Folly Bridge in Oxford and ended 3 miles northwest in the village of Godstow. During the trip, Lewis Carroll told the three young daughters of his friend a story that featured a bored little girl named Alice who goes looking for an adventure.

The girls loved it, and one of them, Alice Liddell, asked Dodgson to write it down for her. On 26 November 1864, he gave Alice the handwritten manuscript of "Alice's Adventures Under Ground"... The birth of an absolute classic!

©2016 Audioliterature (P)2016 Audioliterature

Members Reviews:

The Best Kindle Option Available

I took a gamble on buying this edition when no one had reviewed it yet. I tried several other Kindle editions available and had found them truly appalling in terms of formatting. This however, is significantly better, featuring well structured chapter breaks and all the original illustrations, which enhance the story a lot.

Furthermore, considering it contains both books, plus the excellent Hunting of the Snark, it is a fantastic price.

However, there are still some glaring mistakes, such as some formatting bugs in a few of the poems and spelling errors in places (such as at the start of Looking Glass, where some of the Ls are replaced with 1s - I guess a scanner did the 'writing here').

5 stars for the great price and superior formatting over the other options. -1 star for the glaring lack of proof reading from the publisher.

Good book

A classic children's book that never gets old. I bought it for my daughter and we read a chapter every night. The only issue I have is that it's a little smaller than I expected, but that's okay.

Fun and ridiculous, as intended

Playful poetry may be more amusing for adults. In any case I finally learned about the Boogum. What fun! Theres some discussion that there is a hidden message in his poem. If so, I admit to it being way over my head!

Italicized Text?!

I really wanted to like this--the original illustrations are beautifully reproduced--but bizzarely, half the books are italicized in their entirety, making them pretty much unreadable. If this were fixed, I'd give this 5 stars.

Outstanding, of course.

There is nothing for me to add to the mountains of praise already out there for this masterpiece of nonsense literature â arguably the finest sustained piece there is, with only William Gilbert and Thomas Hood to rival it.

As the Victioran languge is sometimes a little dated, readers might care to go instead for Martin Gardnerâs Annotated verion that explains everything in detail (too much detail for some tastes).

The Annotated Hunting of the Snark (The Annotated Books)

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Title: Wet Magic

Author: Edith Nesbit

Narrator: Edward Miller

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-16-16

Publisher: Audioliterature

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

"Wet Magic" is a children's novel by E. Nesbit, published in 1913. Four siblings travel to the seashore for a holiday. One of them accidentally summons the sister of a mermaid, captured by a circus; and the four children decide to try and save her... What follows is a fantastic and adventurous ride, full of challenges for the children in the underwater world of the mermaids!

A classic and timeless piece of fiction for children.

©2016 Audioliterature (P)2016 Audioliterature

Members Reviews:

Excellent, but want more details.

This is a great book for any young reader, especially those interested in fantasy and mythology, although some parts are much different than the "tradional" view of merfolk in general (such as removable tails), but the story was good. What I noticed first was the ommission of various details, such as how they suddenly learn of the mermaid's name or leaving out details in the battles towards the end. I did find, however, that the narrator does a good job of telling the tale, like a mother would tell it to her daughter. All in all, a good story with a little action and lots of magical adventure.

Five Stars

great condition :)

One of her best; especially good for well-read bookish types

I love all of E. Nesbit's books; they are some of my dearest childhood favorites. I also really like the Enchanted Castle, The Magic City, and The Story of the Amulet. Wet Magic is more poetic and literate; there seems to be more visual beauty, and I love the scene where the book characters are literally coaxed out of all their books to help with the battle.

Nice book

Bought this as a gift for my cousin, so dont know much on what the book is about, but my cousin read it and she loved it!

Under the sea...under the sea

Like Nesbit's other little-known juvenile fantasy, "The Magic City," this one--her last--has very much the feel of L. Frank Baum about it, specifically "The Sea Fairies." Francis, Mavis, Kathleen, and Bernard are excited to be going to the seaside for the first time in their lives--and even more so when they learn that a live mermaid has been captured in the very town where they're to stay. Francis and Mavis, exploring the beach in the hopes that they may see another, suddenly hear a voice that urges, "Save her. We die in captivity." And so they set out to, with the help of Reuben, the Spangled Boy, who does an equestrian act in the circus where the mermaid is imprisoned--and proves to have been kidnapped in infancy by gypsies! In gratitude all five are invited to visit the undersea country from which the rescued mermaid comes, and after that adventures come thick and fast.

Nesbit, as always, creates children who are both real and distinctly individual (Bernard, for example, is hopeless at "sums" (the British term for arithmetic) and tends to be terminally clumsy), as well as a fascinating fantasy world with a logic all its own. Just as "The Railway Children" may be my favorite of all her non-magical juveniles, so this one may be the magical one I like best of all. Young (and not so young!) readers of Baum and Edward Eager should enjoy it.

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Title: Pokemon Go: Diary of a Hypno

Subtitle: Unofficial Pokemon Book

Author: Isabel Jones

Narrator: Trevor Clinger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 1 min

Language: English

Release date: 12-12-16

Publisher: Kemah Bay Marketing, LLC

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Are you ready to get into the adventure of Pokemon Go?

Here is the prologue.

Day 1, Monday

Life as a Drowzee sure is easy. At least, that's what I thought until today.

I was minding my own business, lazing in the grass after eating a tasty dream. By rubbing my belly I confirmed that I was full and ready for a nap. Just as I was about to drift into slumber, I heard the voice of a young human.

"It's got to be around here somewhere." The grass rustled to my left and a boy emerged. "Look, there it is!" He said while pointing at me. The boy had short brown hair with green eyes, and seemed very optimistic. He held a Pokeball in his hand and prepared a stance to throw it.

If this kid thinks he's going to make me part of his team, he better prepare for a fight. I stood up ready to dodge his Pokeball, but just then my belly grumbled. I'm too full to move! Before I knew it the Pokeball clunked me on the head and I was forced inside.

Members Reviews:

I LOVE ALL OF THESE POKEMON DIARIES!

What did you love best about Pokemon Go: Diary of a Hypno?

Me and my kids really enjoy this series of books. We listen to them almost once a week. These diaries work really well with the Pokémon Go game!

Hypno is my most favorite Pokemon!

What did you love best about Pokemon Go: Diary of a Hypno?

I loved this story the most compared to all the other Pokémon go diaries. Pidgey was great, but Hypno is even better!

Who was your favorite character and why?

Hypno of course!

What does Trevor Clinger bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book?

He makes the book come alive. I like when Trevor narrates these books because I want to feel like I am actually there, and he executes that feeling perfectly.

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Title: Shango and the Amazing Magical No Worries Spell

Subtitle: An Aid for Parents to Help Children with Anxiety and Worry

Author: Simon S Menzies

Narrator: Simon S Menzies

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-02-16

Publisher: Simon Menzies

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Shango and the Amazing Magical No Worries Spell is part of a series of books which aim to deal with a number of childhood issues, such as sleep, fears and phobias, and anger using direct suggestion and repetition. This book deals specifically with anxiety and worry.

Anxiety or worry is a common issue among children and can take many different forms. Anxiety can have adverse effects on behavior and health and can include general anxiety disorder, stomach pains, inorganic hearing loss, sleeplessness, bed-wetting, panic attacks, separation anxiety, repetitive behavior, and disrupted eating habits. Anxiety can be a normal passing phase and part of growing up; however, if the symptoms persist for more than a couple of weeks or to the point where you are concerned, then professional advice should be obtained.

Shango books are based around the central character of Shango Tidbog. Shango and his friends, using magic spells, aims to help children overcome common issues. Tidbogs live in both the real world and the Dream World, where they have the power to help their special friend (the child) and confer spells upon them given by Tidbog wizards, known as Wizbogs. All the books have a common thread to improve positivity and happiness within the child.

The books are not intended as traditional stories for children; the emphasis is on the book being a tool for the parent to help their children overcome the specific childhood issues that concern the child or parent. They are not intended to replace medication or medical treatment. Please seek the advice of your medical professional if in doubt or symptoms persist.

Members Reviews:

THis book is great!

I was given this book to read to my son as he was stressing with school homework. When I first opened it I thought "Yikes, this is a little simple!" But that is it's beauty - simplicity that seems to resonate to a deeper mental level. This book really works! I followed the instructions and my son loved the story. He seems to come away with a much happier attitude. Highly recommended!

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Title: Little Red Riding Hood

Subtitle: Palace in the Sky Classic Children's Tales

Author: Imperial Players

Narrator: Imperial Players

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-19-16

Publisher: EDCON Publishing Group

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Enjoy a delightful excursion into the wonderful world of make-believe, where fairy tales and old favorite stories come vividly to life. Narration by expert storytellers, music, exciting sound effects, and dramatic dialogue will inspire children. This classic tale is sure to become a favorite pastime, treating children to a magical fantasy of entertaining enjoyment along with life lessons to which they can relate.

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Title: They All Saw a Cat

Author: Brendan Wenzel

Narrator: T. Ryder Smith

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-16

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws.

In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?

Members Reviews:

Picture a cat

Itâs funny. Unless youâre a teacher or librarian, a grown adult that does not work or live with children will come into very little contact with picture books. Then, one day, they produce a few kids and BLAMMO! They are shot into a world they havenât visited since they were young themselves. They grab frantically at the classics, discover that a lot of them donât work with very very young children (since when did âHorton Hatches the Eggâ have so many words?!?), and then occasionally turn to the experts for help. And why? Parentsâ reasons are not united on this front. Some read to their kids to instill a love of reading. Others to build little brains. Others to simply fill the long hours of the day. Occasionally a parent will also use a book to teach some kind of a lesson. If the parent is unlucky they will get stuck with a book sticky with didacticism (an unpleasant book that sucks all the joy out of the reading experience). But if they are lucky (or they are in the hands of a capable professional) they might find just the right book, teaching just the right lesson. Hereâs an example: Letâs say you wanted to teach a kid empathy or how our perceptions change depending on our own experiences and who we are. How do you show that in 32 pages? Well, you could pick up some cloying, toxic dribble that overuses words like âhugsâ and âfriendshipâ. Nine times out of ten, thatâs whatâs going to happen. Or, if you are a clever parent, you pick up a book like âThey All Saw a Catâ. It looks at first glance like itâs just about a cat. Delve a little deeper and youâll find it about science and art and perception and empathy. And it does it all with very simple sentences, repetition, and a lot of white backgrounds. Not too shabby. Not too shabby at all.

âThe cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . .â In that walking it is seen. It is seen by a child, a dog, and a fox. It is seen by a fish, a mouse, and a bee. It is seen by a bird, a flea, a snake, a skunk, a worm, and a bat. And what's important is that this âseeingâ changes with every creature. For mice and dogs, the cat is perceived through the lens of their own interactions with it. For worms and bats the cat is only visible through the ways in which it moves through space (vibrations through the ground and the ways in which echolocation shape it). By the end we see a hodgepodge cat, a mix of how each animal sees it. Then the cat comes to the water, viewing its own reflection, âand imagine what it saw?â

The book this actually reminded me of the most was that old Rudyard Kipling story âThe Cat Who Walked By Himselfâ. Unlike that tale we never really get this book from the catâs perspective. Indeed, the cat is often only visible when others see him. The similarity to Kipling comes with the language. That very first sentence, for example: âThe cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . .â And as in the original art for that story, the cat here is often pictured from the back.

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Title: Swift Walker: A Continental Journey

Subtitle: Geography Books for Kids! Book 1

Author: Verlyn Tarlton

Narrator: Sean Patrick Hopkins

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-14-16

Publisher: Yes, MAM Creations

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Swift Walker introduces kids to the continents, maps, and basic geography concepts with a fun character they can relate to. Swift Walker loved to walk fast. His sister warned him, "One day, you'll walk so fast you won't be able to stop!" Sure enough, his speedy legs took him on a journey across the world. Perfect for home, school, or homeschoolers. Ages four and up.

Members Reviews:

You have found a way for children to experience the world and enjoy the trip walking in "Swift Walker's shoes I will ...

Verlyn you did it again! I thought "Swift Walker " had invited me to come along when I read "A Continental Journey". You have found a way for children to experience the world and enjoy the trip walking in "Swift Walker's shoes I will recommend this series to every parent with young children..

The kids love this book

Great book!

Great series

My son loves the entire Swift Walker series. Please write more!

Awesome Book!

Swift Walker is an awesome book! My children were amazed and engaged as we read about Swift Walkers international journey! My children learned about geography and amazing landmarks!

Love Geography!

Great story! A little mistake on PG. 10 your editor missed (maybe just in the ebook).

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Title: The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight

Author: Elli Woollard

Narrator: Stephen Mangan

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-05-16

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

When a kind young boy helps a strange-looking bird, a beautiful friendship forms. But what these two friends don't realise is that one is a young knight...and the other a young dragon! What will they do when they discover they are enemies and destined to fight?

The Dragon and the Nibblesome Knight is a bold, funny and heartwarming story from the creators of The Giant of Jum.

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Title: Shadows in My Room & What's That Noise?

Subtitle: Bedtime Stories

Author: Linda Weaver Clarke

Narrator: Heidi Allred

Format: Unabridged

Length: 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-25-16

Publisher: Red Mountain Shadows Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 22 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

In each of these stories, a mother helps her little girl understand her fears at night.

"Shadows in My Room": Kayla sees shadows in her room that disturb her. Her mother answers all her questions about each shadow that she points to and helps her to calm down and go to sleep.

"What's That Noise?": Amber hears noises that disturb her, such as the wind and thunder. Her mother teaches Amber to use her imagination by turning something fearful into something fun.

Members Reviews:

Great bedtime story

This was a wonderful audiobook for children about using their imagination to calm their fears. There were two stories. In each the parent teaches the child to use her imagination to help explain away her fears.

This audiobook was well produced. The narrator had a soothing voice and told the story in a way that would make any child relax before bedtime. The pace was perfect and unrushed. There were also sound effects to enhance the production.

As an adult I enjoyed listening to this book so I think that children will love it. In particular I think it is good for younger children who are apprehensive about shadows and noises before bed. It is definitely a book that will help to calm their fears.

I would like to thank the author/narrator/publisher for gifting me a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are unbiased and my own.

Great bedtime story bundle!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Absolutely! Here are several reassuring tales for anxious sleepers. I thought there were only 2 stories so was happily surprised when I heard more being told. They really address the worries both children and adults have about the dark, including fear of shadows, the wind, thunder, and the bizarre ability to deny being tired at bedtime.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved listening to the engrossing tales. The narrator Heidi Allred did all the sounds and used different voices for each character. The way the mother came up with suggestions for everything was impressive, and ones I'll try and remember if I need them later. I can't think of a night fear which wasn't covered in these short yet fun listens that can quite easily. These can easily be listened to one each night rather than all in one go. Unfortunately even knowing shadows are just shadows, having an imaginative mind can make nighttime a tricky situation, especially when wakimg from a nightmare, and Linda's book goes a long way to making sleep much easier for everyone.

Which scene was your favorite?

All of them!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me smile at how soothing it is.

Any additional comments?

Hope Linda writes more like this!

Cute & sweet

These adorable children's stories were a fantastic break from the everyday. They were fun to read as an adult and ones that I would definitely read to my children. This will become a staple on our audio-shelves.

Bedtime Stories

Would you listen to Shadows in My Room & What's That Noise? again? Why?

Yes.

It combines sweet and educational bed time stories.

Smart bedtime stories are a treat both for children and the parents.

Which character as performed by Heidi Allred was your favorite?

The chapter about the Thunder.