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Title: Werewolf versus Dragon

Subtitle: An Awfully Beastly Business, Book 1

Author: David Sinden, Matthew Morgan

Narrator: Gerard Doyle

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 56 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-20-09

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

With the help of Orson the giant, Tiana the fairy, and Dr. Fielding the RSPCB vet, Ulf must stop the most evil beast poacher in the world...before it's too late.

Members Reviews:

For the kiddies - the young kiddies

While this wasn't what I, as an adult listener, was looking for, it did strike me as a good read for the under 10 crowd, though it may be more geared for the under 7s. There was a great deal of imaginative and mythical creatures, and the tension was milder than a Disney flick.

The audio quality wasn't quite what I had hoped for, and the narrator lacked a voice I enjoy listening to. I am also finding that male narrators have a difficult time with feminine voices, and Mr. Doyle is no exception to that.

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Title: Gooney the Fabulous

Author: Lois Lowry

Narrator: Lee Adams

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-24-09

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Gooney Bird Greene has a fabulous idea after her teacher reads fables to the class. The children learn that fables are stories with animal characters that teach something important. Gooney's fabulous idea is that each student create their own fable and tell it to the class! Everyone but Nicholas is excited about their stories and costumes. Can Gooney Bird find out why Nicholas is unhappy and get him to join in the fun? Now that would be truly fabulous!

©2009 Random House, Inc; ©2009 Lois Lowry

Members Reviews:

My 10 year old really liked this book (and she doesn't like many!)

Ignore the cover art (assuming you find it as off-putting as I do), this is a really good book. My 10 year old loved it. She found the fables interesting, and liked that one character told his as a rap. She read me parts of it and it was funny and clever. It opened up some very nice conversations about what a fable and moral is and about the meaning of several of the fables. Even encouraged her to create her own fable.

She's a kid who doesn't really love to read, and she said, with suprise, "Mom, I really LIKE reading this book. It's funny and intersting." Woo hoo! A winner, for sure!

Five Stars

My son is really enjoying this book!

Gooney is Great!

Every Gooney Bird book has a writing going on of some kind...fables, poetry, play, etc. Lois Lowry works in so naturally. My kids love Gooney Bird and the other kids in the class as well, with the array of characters there's one each student can relate to...I was surprised to learn from a YouTube interview that the author was not like Gooney Bird as a child, she was the quiet kid that looked at the floor. Gooney is a keeper!

Good read for elementary age children.

Gave this as a gift to my granddaughters. They love it. It's a book they request their mom and dad read to them over and over.

Five Stars

Daughter loves them

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Title: Mr. Putter and Tabby Bake the Cake

Author: Cynthia Rylant

Narrator: John McDonough

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-25-09

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

That's it! He'll make her a good cake for Christmas, a light and airy one that won't break her toe if she drops it. He's never baked a cake before, but it should be a cinch.

Among the delightful creations of this popular Newbery Medal honoree, Mr. Putter is perhaps the most comical and endearing. Narrator John McDonough is charming in the title role. Young readers will beg to hear all the Mr. Putter series again and again.

Members Reviews:

Must-read book for kids

Mr. Putter and Tabby try to find the perfect gift for Mrs. Teaberry.one of the funniest books in the series by Cynthia Rylant. I read all these books with the kids I taught and tutored and this was the first book I purchased after I learned I would be a grandmother! My grandson was excited when I bought it to listen to in the car! Light-hearted and fun, Mr. Putter continues on another adventure with his fine cat, Tabby!!

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Title: Dragon Tales

Author: Kenneth Grahame, Edith Nesbit

Narrator: Bertie Carvel, Emma Gregory

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-18-09

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 31 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Here is a collection of four delightful dragon stories by two master writers for children: "The Reluctant Dragon" by Kenneth Grahame and "The Island of the Nine Whirlpools", "The Fiery Dragon", and "The Last Dragon" by Edith Nesbit. Presented with lively music and even the occasional amusing sound effect.

Editorial Reviews:

Young listeners will roam the worlds of dragons - from the days of Saint George to the time of the first airplane - in this collection of tales. They'll also add to their dragon knowledge. Did you know that dragons prefer petrol to princesses and that being called "dear" goes a long way toward coercing a dragon to do one's bidding? Bertie Carvel and Emma Gregory narrate with a tone of fondness and with gentle animation. One listens to their storytelling with appreciation for their soothing voices, rich personalities, crisp British accents, and subtle narrative drive. Gregory's lilt brings witches and queens to life and a smile to the listener. Carvel brings mystery and wisdom to commoner, saint, and dragon alike.

Members Reviews:

BEST Reluctant Dragon

The version of Grahame's Reluctant Dragon in this fine collection is outstanding because it includes not just the core story about the dragon, the Boy, and St. George, but also Grahame's original frame for the story. Young Grahame and his sister find what they think are dragon tracks in the snow, and eagerly track the dragon, only to end up, at the close of the day, far from home. Luckily they encounter an adult they know, who respects their story, gives them supper, and tells them the Reluctant Dragon story as he walks them home after supper. Bertie Carvel reads the story superbly.

Emma Gregory does an excellent job with the Nesbit stories. Nesbit's tales are tricky: they have to be read a bit tongue-in-cheek (as Nesbit wrote them) so reader and listener together enjoy the blend of predictability and unexpected twists. Heavy-handed treatment would make them sound trite, but in Gregory's deft performance they are delightful.

If only Audible could offer us a Bertie Carvel reading of the full two volumes of stories of Grahame's childhood, The Golden Age and Dream Days . . . .

Great stories for a variety of ages.

The first story was very wordy with lots of long words maybe more suitable to 10+ listeners but the last 2 stories were lovely and great for 6+.

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Title: Francis Marion

Subtitle: The Swamp Fox of the American Revolution

Author: Louis P. Towles

Narrator: Benjamin Becker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-29-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

A revered citizen-soldier of the American Revolutionary War, South Carolina-born Francis Marion has been dubbed by some the "father of the U.S. Army Special Forces." This innovative patriot earned the nickname the "Swamp Fox" from a British colonel who all too often lost track of Marion when the clever soldier made stealthy retreats into American swamp lands.

©2002 The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc.; (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Boorrriiiiiinnng

What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?

If you like discussions of long-ago battles in obscure Carolina counties, you'll like this book. It is notable for what it did not cover: childhood development, family life, outlook on life...what's in the man?

What was most disappointing about Louis P. Towless story?

This underresearched book did not meet my needs because it did not tell much of the story about Francis Marion, the man.

Have you listened to any of Benjamin Beckers other performances before? How does this one compare?

Reader read right.

You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

I learned about Francis Marion's battles.

Any additional comments?

Nope!

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Title: The House at Pooh Corner

Author: A. A. Milne

Narrator: Alan Bennett

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-22-09

Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

In these 5 stories, taken from the book The House at Pooh Corner, Pooh and Piglet build a house for Eeyore, Tigger comes to the Forest and has breakfast, Piglet nearly meets the Heffalump again, Pooh invents a new game and Owl moves house. As usual they are accompanied by Kanga, Roo, Rabbit and Owl - to say nothing of Pooh's very clever young human friend, Christopher Robin.

Now with musical introduction, Alan Bennett's delightful readings bring each and every character in the Forest to life.

Members Reviews:

No Better Presentation of Pooh Than Alan Bennett's

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

Absolutely. Most people know Disney's Pooh -- a goofy and lovable, over-produced character. Bennett's Pooh is Milne's Pooh -- he low-production, innocently funny, surprisingly clever, sometimes wise, and purely affectionate. His friends are representations of people we all know in life -- including ourselves. These readings are pure pleasure.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The House at Pooh Corner?

Too many to count, but all the stories of Pooh and Piglet rank. Eeyore and Rabbit are choice.

What about Alan Bennetts performance did you like?

Only that it's the best and truest Pooh to be found anywhere.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

You'll discover it's not just for children, and never was.

Any additional comments?

I have only one criticism of these recordings -- the added music. We grew up on pure Alan Bennett, and agree that he was enough.

Classic stories told by a tired old winchester

These stories are of course timeless classics of the highest quality. My issue is with the narrator.

He does a fine job with Rabbit's and Owl's voices and one could possibly appreciate his Pooh and Piglet voices. But what he does with Eeyore and especially Tigger is inexcusable! Turns them into sophisticated stuck-up nose-in-the-air Stanford types. Not the lovable characters we imagine when reading the stories ourselves.

Oh how I wish Sebastian Cabot could have made this.

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Title: Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa

Subtitle: Rain or Shine

Author: Erica Silverman

Narrator: Elizabeth Morton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-28-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Erica Silverman's Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa books have received widespread acclaim for their witty rhyming, clever wordplay, and heartwarming lessons. This time around, Cowgirl Kate and her faithful horse Cocoa are venturing onto the farm in the pouring rain. Kate's prepared, but now Cocoa's not sure he wants to even go outside. These two inseparable friends delight young listeners with their playful - and this time, wet - antics.

©2008 Erica Silverman; (P)2008 Recorded Books, LLC.

Members Reviews:

very good read

very good read

Excellent book!

The Cowgirl Kate series has opened up a reading life for one of my struggling readers. This grade 4 girl, with severe reading disabilities, is reading these books with a passion that is a sight to behold. The stories are interesting, the characters are well developed, and the phrasing and sentence structure is easy to read, but not stilted in any way. She begs for the next book before she even finishes the last. These books are responsible for an amazing break through with a student that had given up on learning how to read.

Cute book, perfect for my 5 year old

This was the first one of the Cowgirl Kate books that I have purchased. My 5 year old, horse lovin' daughter requests this book every night and it's not one of those ones that I have to talk her out of. Very cute book and I will be purchasing more from this series.

The sweetest little girls book series!

The sweetest little girls book series! My daughter, my husband, myself and Nana all love them! My daughter is four years old and they will be great for years! These books usually have 3 or 4 chapters and each chapter is only a couple of pages, and each page only a few sentences. Great pictures too! I buy them for all my friends kids for birthdays and Christmas. They make a nice gift and this way I can get them the whole series over time:)

Five Stars

my daughter loved reading these books wonderful collection

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Title: The Storm

Author: Cynthia Rylant

Narrator: Mark Nelson

Format: Unabridged

Length: 47 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-23-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Newbery Medal winner Cynthia Rylant has written more than 60 books for children. Her popular Lighthouse Family series is filled with delightful characters and warm family themes. In The Storm, Rylant shows that families can come in all shapes and sizes. Beginning readers will love following the adventures of this charming family series. Children will be enthralled by Mark Nelson's tender narration.

©2002 Cynthia Rylant; (P)2004 Recorded Books, LLC

Members Reviews:

Can't hear

I haver the book,but I like audio books. So when I started to play the eBook, I couldn't hear

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Title: There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Shell!

Author: Lucille Colandro

Narrator: Skip Hinnant

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-07-08

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

With rollicking, rhyming text, this lively version of a classic song will appeal to young readers. And there's a surprise ending!

Members Reviews:

Very catchy and repetitive

What an adorable book! My son is 1 1/2 and loves "there was an old lady" books. They are very sing-songy and keep his attention well. He always laughs when we read "I don't know why she swallowed the shell". The book is repetitive making it easy for him to follow along and say words he knows in the book. I was able to purchase this book gently used from Amazon, which saved us a ton of money! This book is definitely a keeper!

Five Stars

Great book to read to preschool children

" books and my students like seeing what she swallows in each one

A cute book that fits right into my June/Beach theme in my speech therapy classroom! I have several of the "There Was an Old Lady..." books and my students like seeing what she swallows in each one. Great practice for memory skills and sequence as well as repetition of sounds, words and fun vocabulary for little ones!

Will ALWAYS love these!

I would "sing read" all of the "There Was an Old Lady..." stories in my general music classroom. It was a favorite amongst all of my grades...especially my lower elementary students. They always knew when a holiday or new season was approaching, I would pull one of these out. They would sing it with me!

My class loved the book

Shipping was slow, even with additional fee paid.

My class loved the book!

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Title: Inspector Hopper

Author: Doug Cushman

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Unabridged

Length: 16 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-08

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Inspector Hopper is a detective with a feel - and feelers - for mysteries. With the help of his partner, McBugg, this tiny supersleuth can crack any case!

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Thank you

Five Stars

Pleased!

Cute!

Great book for emerging readers; has been very entertaining for my son who has become an avid reader this summer.

Bugs and Other Insects

A lively, simple, early reader. Inspector Hopper's asst McBugg is always hungry and my 3 yrs old grandson thinks that is hilarious. Excellent illustrations.

Three Fun Stories

This book contains three easy-to-read stories featuring Inspector Hopper, a grasshopper detective, and his assistant, McBugg, who is always hungry. In the first story, Mr. Ladybug asks Inspector Hopper to find Mrs. Ladybug, who is missing. The only clue is a blue stain on the carpet near her chair. After walking along and asking everyone they encounter a question, the detectives end up in a blueberry patch, where they find Mrs. Ladybug.

In the second story, Skeet has lost his boat, which was a leaf. Following the same pattern as in the first story, the two detectives, with Skeet in tow, walk along and ask questions of everyone they encounter. As it turns out, a caterpillar ate the boat because it was a leaf.

The third story is better constructed than the first two. In it, the two detectives are walking home at night and think the moon is following them because it wants to be a detective, too. They tell the moon that it must learn to follow people more carefully. The moon then goes behind a cloud, creating darkness which traps a rat thief. All three detectives are satisfied with their work.