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Title: David and Goliath

Author: Darcy Weinbeck

Narrator: David DuChene

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-13-08

Publisher: PC Treasures, Inc.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Brave young David faces the fiercest warrior of his time, the wicked giant Goliath, armed with a simple slingshot and his unyielding faith in God.

©2008 PC Treasures, Inc.; (P)2008 PC Treasures, Inc.

Members Reviews:

Good audio!

Good audio and great for kids. Surprisingly enough, I'd never heard the actual story of David and Goliath, so I purchased to listen to it myself. Never knew it was biblical and assumed it was just a folk tale. Learn something new every day! Good audio, especially for kids obviously.

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Title: Hans Christian Andersen - Fairy Tales

Author: Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Cathy Ritchie

Format: Unabridged

Length: 49 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-08

Publisher: Listener's Digest Inc.

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Oh, to be a child again and listen to the beloved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen; for when we do, it is Christmas all year long. His classic tales "The Fir Tree", "The Little Match Girl", "The Red Shoes", and "The Emperor's New Clothes" charm and warm the hearts of young and old alike.

©2007 Listener's Digest Inc. (P)2007 Listener's Digest Inc.

Members Reviews:

Full of hidden gems.

My childhood was a scam!!! My mother never read these to me when I was little. So all I knew was the Disneyfied version. Now an adult, I have been studying all sorts of fables on my own - Charles Perrault, the Grimm Brothers and Aesop. Having read all of them, I must say that Hans Christian Anderson beats them all in spades. "The Little Mermaid" and the other classics are so much better in writing than they are on screen, as is so often the case.

Primarily, it's his writing style; he doesn't pretend that children are stupid, he writes using fine language, which makes reading it enjoyable for even adults. Now I know that they taught children back in the day to read straight from the King James version of the Bible. If only we had such high standards today!!! So his choice of words can be verbose. But it's not just that. Anderson also combines vivid imagery with a story that's well-paced. The stories are full of details. That's a winning combination.

Sure, there are some stories that are dull and not worth reading. But there are also hidden gems. To anyone who's lost a child to death, "The Angel", for example, would be a reassuring read. "The Shepherdess and the Sheep" is also quite endearing.

More Meaningful To Grownups

Of course we heard a tale or two from Andersen growing up. But these stories, although written in a language that appeals to children, are really for adults. Andersen comes from a Protestant background, so some themes are definitely slanted towards the view that those who work will be rewarded. But other stories address themes that persist in the modern era, such as discrimination and inequality.

Wow, What I Did Not Know

Many are familiar with "The Little Mermaid" or "The Toy Soldier," but to read this book is to find a whole new world of this great author. I got the book for my grandchildren. Started reading it and have not stopped yet. Anderson's stories focus on children,adults, plants and animals, and life and death. In reality they are about the beauty of life, love, and charity. Each story contains a moral, and from a beginning of something negative by stories end are transformed into something positive. The first story I read was about a little boy who had died. An Angel took him upon a journey. The journey was part of his life, but a view of the world he had not known before. In the end the boy was in Heaven, before God, and received his Angelic wings to soar with the Angels and other children. The story seems sad, but in reality it is not. Other stories are about a mothers love for a lost child, a birds trials, and that of flowers. Yes, they are allegorical yet they are so much more. I would recommend this book for young and old alike.

Reunited with a book dear to my childhood

I had this book as a child and loved it but it went to one of my siblings when we grew up. These are classic Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales in their original unsanitized forms. The illustrations are stunning.

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Title: Rechenka's Eggs

Author: Patricia Polacco

Narrator: Suzanne Toren

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-14-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 11 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Old Babushka is preparing her eggs for the Easter Festival when she takes in Rechenka, an injured goose who shows her that miracles really can happen.

©1988 Patricia Polacco; (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

Stunning art, sweet story

My little boy is absolutely in love with Canada geese, so I expected this to be a great hit. So it is! The winsome images in this book, colorful with geometrically designed painted eggs and elaborately detailed feathers on the slightly abstract bird, have captured his imagination. In contrast, Babushka's dear, lined face is softer and pencil drawn, surrounded by the clear stained-glass brilliance of her colorful quilts -- I think this may be how my child sees the universe anyway, and he tenderly embraced the characters and their quiet little story. I will note that he was jangled by the (offhand and off-camera) injury of the goose by a hunter before she came into Babushka's healing hands; we had just seen a children's movie in which a deer was slain by hunters, and so he was still full of that. Exceedingly sensitive kids will love this book, but expect that to be a talking point. :)

Just not the vastly superior work that this author usually provides.

Many of the books written by this author carry the ring of truth as well as a life lesson. This one does not. Still, it is a solid piece of work. Just not the vastly superior work that this author usually provides.

Amazing illustrations!

This story was such an enjoyable read aloud at Easter! But it is truly perfect for anytime of the year! It has such a sweet ending and the illustrations are just amazing!

Favorite author/artist

While this was not my favorite of Patricia Polacco's books, it was delightful and filled with intricate design. My grandchildren loved it.

Very sweet story of love and friendship and generosity

Looove this book. We read it together and blow and paint eggs. Very sweet story of love and friendship and generosity.

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Title: The Cat Mummy

Author: Jacqueline Wilson

Narrator: Sophie Thompson

Format: Abridged

Length: 1 hr and 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-12-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

The simply sensational Jacqueline Wilson strikes hard and fast with this superb story of a feisty little girl coping with the death of a much-loved pet. But, as usual, the wily Wilson doesn't just leave it there. Instead, she goes on to deliver a graceful, poignant, and barely perceptible exploration of the close-to-the surface emotions of a family who have never truly recovered from the long-ago death of a loved one.

Members Reviews:

Quirky and great fun

What did you like most about The Cat Mummy?

I liked how important Mable the cat was to her owner and how she wanted her to live on by preserving her as the ancient Egyptians used to preserve their important deceased.

What other book might you compare The Cat Mummy to, and why?

i think this book is quite unique. I love all Jaqueline Wilson books, especially the Were Puppy.

What does Sophie Thompson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you had only read the book?

She provides great character voices which helps the listener to imagine what the characters are like. I am also very dyslexic so having the book on audio means that I can enjoy the story unfold better than if I have to read it myself.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

A story of the love between a cat and her owner

Any additional comments?

It is really worth listening too.

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Title: The Velveteen Rabbit

Author: Margery Williams

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-11-08

Publisher: Scholastic Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Given as a Christmas gift to a young boy, the Velveteen Rabbit lives in the nursery with all the other toys, waiting for the day when the boy will choose the wisest resident of the nursery, who reveals the goal of all nursery toys: to be made "real" through the love of a human.

(P)2007 Scholastic Inc.

Members Reviews:

Would Recommend, Good Book for Children

Very good book to read to your children. My wife loved hearing this story when she was little. I never heard of it until just last year when she told me about it. We gave the book to one of our friends who just has a baby and she loves reading the book to her son. If you want a good children's book, I would recommend the Velveteen Rabbit.

That first chapter I heard was beautiful.

I listened to the Audio supplied on one of the Amazon pages for the book. Bought as a baby shower gift. Have not had the pleasure of reading it personally. I am considering buying a copy just for my own personal satisfaction. That first chapter I heard was beautiful.

Heartwarming.

Even though I did not have this book as child, I had heard of it and wanted to know the story. I was afraid it would break my heart, but instead it brought me peace. I, too, have always wanted to be "real" but didn't know it's real meaning. Now I do.

The perfect children's book of all time!

This book, of all children's books, is one of the very best. It is touching and teaches unconditional love. I can remember my own very special stuffed animal, Puppy, and, in fact, I still have him. The love and connection a child has for his very first stuffed toy is something that remains throughout their lives and gives them a sense of comfort and safety. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a child, or knows a child, or who was a child, and that pretty much includes everyone.

It is a beautiful, loving

It is a beautiful, loving, sentimental story with a happy ending.

I first read this to my 31yr. old son when he was a toddler & have kept the book to pass on to a grandchild if I should be blessed to have one. I always cherish the memories of bedtime reading.

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Title: No Biz Like Show Biz

Subtitle: Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo # 24

Author: Nancy Krulik

Narrator: Lauren Davis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-06-08

Publisher: Penguin Group USA and Audible

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

When Miriam gets Suzanne's role in the school play (that is, the role Suzanne thinks belongs to her), Katie knows there will be trouble. But she certainly doesn't plan on being involved in it! Unfortunately, the magic wind has plans of its own - it turns Katie into Miriam just before the show! Katie doesn't know the lines and she can't sing. Will the show go on? Will it go on with Suzanne instead?

©2007 Nancy Krulik, John and Wendy; (P)2008 Penguin

Members Reviews:

Why highlight narcissism in a children's book?

I am not a fan of this series, but my five-year-old daughter is. This probably had the best story line so far that we have read of the Katie Kazoo books.

One question, though. Why does Katie have a narcissist for a best friend? What is the point of including that in a children's book? Clearly,

Suzanne is manipulative, toxic, and verges on abusive. Katie seems to shrug it all off, but narcissists aren't a joke in real life. Suzanne is the series' most developed character, and she is clearly bad news. What is the point? I suspect the author may just feel like she's a funny character to add to the story, or that she moves the plot forward. But still, what are the implications here?

What's not to like about Katie Kazoo?

Katie Kazoo Switcheroo is a wildly popular series about a girl who gets into situations when a magic wind switches her into someone else. In this 24th book Katie's best friend Suzanne wants to be the star of the fourth grade play. The trouble is, Suzanne can't carry a tune when she sings! Another friend, Miriam, gets the role. Unexpectedly and inexplicably during dress rehearsal, Katie is switcheroo-ed with Miriam. Of course Katie doesn't know the songs or the lines, and it looks like Suzanne, the understudy, may get her wish to be the star. Katie however fakes laryngitis, and soon enough she and Miriam get switcheroo-ed back to themselves. This straightforward and fast paced story is chock full of kid humor and the all too common angst of kid friendships. Katie conceives a way for Suzanne to have a spectacular entrance so she feels like a star after all.

Katie Kazoo #24

I've read most of the Katie Kazoo series, liking all of them except Love Stinks. This one was great too.

Both Suzanne and Miriam are auditioning to be in the school musical play. Suzanne is a HORRIBLE singer. Miriam is a WONDERFUL singer. When Suzanne doesn't get the lead role, Miriam does, she will do almost anything to keep Miriam from preforming, afterall Suzanne is the understudy.

Along the way Katie gets in trouble for drawing on her shoes and math homework, not exactly in trouble, but scolded. In the end she ends up making the scenery for the musical play.

The only problem I had was, I didn't feel as if Katie was the main character. It was focusing more on Miriam and Suzanne. Even when she switched into someone, it wasn't for very long. She even found a way out of the switch, meaning she got out of doing the "thing" that the "person" she "changed" into was supposed to do.

I wouldn't BUY this if I were you, maybe the library.

A Good One

The "Katie Kazoo" series is about an elementary age girl who received a granting of her wish to be someone else.

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Title: Amelia Earhart

Subtitle: Young Air Pioneer

Author: Jane Moore Howe

Narrator: Lynn Taccogna

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 53 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-25-07

Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Praised by parents, teachers, and historians, the Young Patriots Series is an ideal way to sweep today's young listeners into history. The everyday details of family life, the time period in which they lived, what they wore, and the challenges they faced in school create a window through which children can access history. The early evidence of character, responsibility, ability, and courage are showcased in common situations to which every child can relate.

Critic Reviews:

"This engaging story will entertain young readers - highly recommended." (Midwest Book Review)

"What makes this chapter book especially appealing...is that the author tells real stories, not fanciful ones, about Earhart's childhood." (ForeWord)

Members Reviews:

Amelia Earhart

Great book and easy to understand for kids. The narrarator did a great job and kept one engaged in the story until the end.

Did not tell full story

This book only talked about Amelia when she was little not when she traveled the world and never came back

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Title: Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom!

Author: Cornelia Funke

Narrator: John Beach

Format: Unabridged

Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-02-07

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 19 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

To earn his Ghosthunting Diploma, Tom's got to nab a deadly 12th Messenger. But while on the hunt in the haunted town of Bogpool, Tom stumbles into the mucked-up lair of a mud-loving minotaur who has an entire army of ghosts at his command. Suddenly there's a lot more at stake than Tom's graduation. This raging beast is dead-set on doomsday. And that's no bull!

Get scared silly! Check out other creepy adventures in the

series.

Original text ©1995 Loewe Verlag. English translation by Helena Ragg-Kirby. ©2007 Cornelia Funke; (P)2007 Random House, Inc. Listening Librarty, an imprint of the Random House Audio Publishing Group

Members Reviews:

Great book for a long car ride!

Any additional comments?

Ghosthunters and the Muddy Monster of Doom is the fourth book in Cornelia Funkes Ghosthunters series. The Audible version helped make a long car ride with a nine-year old go more quickly and smoothly. Cornelia Funke is a great childrens author and this series is perfect for seven to ten-year old Ghostbusters fans. There is just enough suspense to keep that age group totally engaged. There is also enough humor to keep adults happy. In this adventure, eleven-year old Tom is working on the final exam for his Ghosthunting Diploma. The exam turns out to be much harder than he or his partners, Hetty Hyssop and Hugo, the ASG (Averagely Spooky Ghost), ever imagined. The audiobook is a really good listen, and Im sure it would also be a great read.

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Title: Harriet Bean and the League of Cheats

Author: Alexander McCall Smith

Narrator: Charlotte Parry

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-22-06

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Alexander McCall Smith, a New York Times best-selling author of more than 50 books, delights children with his Akimbo adventures and Harriet Bean mysteries.

Members Reviews:

Harriet Becomes A Detective

In his last Harriet Bean book, McCall Smith reveals that Harriet has twin Aunts who are detectives. With Smith's bent toward detective stories it is little wonder he wasted no time creating one for Harriet. That is how the book starts off.

The aunts have found that there is something wrong with the horseracing business and the races seem to be fixed in some way. They need more information in order to figure out how it is being done. It must be done by the jockeys considering the high level security around the horses. And Harriet is just the right size to pose as a jockey.

Harriet has her moments of doubt and dread, but in the end, she does solve the mystery. Readers will find Smith using his familiar style and ethics. He notes that cheating is a bad thing and that people should not do it. The book is recommended for readers from 7 to 12 years of age.

genius dr.

we enjoyed this book so much that we are waiting for the next episode a s a p... thx v much for your genius dr. maccall smith. pip

harriet bean and the league of cheats

In 2010,to our youngest grandchild, Lucy, we sent a Harriet Bean story. She enjoyed it and requested H.B.and the League of Cheats. Her wish will be granted in 2011. She is an avid reader at 9 almost 10 years old. She doesn't read what she doesn't like. She likes McCall Smith's stories.

Good series of books

We really like Alexander McCall Smith books, and this is no exception. My 6 yr old son loves detective and mystery stories and these are really well written and interesting, fun to read aloud for the whole family.

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Title: Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo

Subtitle: Books 5 & 6

Author: Nancy Krulik

Narrator: Anne Bobby

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 52 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-06

Publisher: Listening Library

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Get Lost!:

Katie's class is on a two-day science field trip to Nature School. While on a hike, Katie turns into the counselor and gets her class totally lost! Back in her own body, how will Katie get things back on track?