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Title: Larky Mavis

Author: Brock Cole

Narrator: Jenny Sterlin

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-23-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Mooning about, Larky Mavis trips on three peanuts. She eats two of them, but when she sees what is in the third peanut, she can only laugh and say, "I wont eat you!" The villagers cant agree on exactly what Larky Mavis has found, but they soon have to admit that something strange and wonderful is happening in this delightful, contemporary fairy tale from Brock Cole, the award-winning author of Buttons.

Members Reviews:

Disturbing

I purchased the book for a young cousin and after reading it decided it wasn't appropriate. The book was disturbing with references to Larky Mavis's "baby" as a deformed bird and other descriptives that I found odd. While the descriptions of Larky's find are surprising, the characters in the book were very traditional (mostly men as professionals like the doctor and others Larky runs into). It seemed like a book for a young girl, but the role models were all men. The ending of the story is anti-climatic and doesn't provide much closure (the winged creature simply lifts Larky up into the sky). I was very disappointed with the purchase.

just okay

little disappointed with what I thought the message was where little children are concerned, especially special needs. I thought it was a little wierd.

Follow your heart no matter what others say

A strange little fairy tale about a woman named Larky Mavis who may be said to be eccentric, or at least judged so by the villagers. No matter their opinions, Larky Mavis follows her heart and takes care of the small being that she finds inside a peanut. When it grows into a human-looking figure with wings, it carries her away: "maybe only a little ways away, or maybe far, far away."

A story about following your heart and your dreams no matter what others might say or how crazy they take you to be.

Mooning about

The redheaded heroine of this folk-tale like story demonstrates her protective instincts while standing up for non-conformists and dreamers everywhere. Her tattered clothes with patches and holed toe socks perfectly illustrate the kind of carefree, ne'er do well existence that she leads.

Bold pen drawings paired with gentle washes of pastel watercolor match the tone of the rolling, lilting text. One day as Larky Mavis is "mooning about, mooning about" she finds a peanut in the road which appears to be "a little baby." She nicknames him "Heart's Delight." The townspeople's disapproval of her eccentricity grows stronger and stronger until finally Larky Mavis's "child" is able to sprout wings and fly away like an angel, taking Larky Mavis with him to who knows where.

Interestingly, even after Larky Mavis makes her escape, the majority townspeople remain as judgmental and unimaginative as ever. One feels too, that the name "Larky Mavis" is some kind of appellation pinned on her by the townsfolk who misunderstand her. The ambiguous ending is likely create more questions than it answers. This book is a natural read-aloud. Younger children may appreciate the sensuous feeling of the words, but older children are sure to find much to discuss in the open-ended conclusion of the tale.

A Review of Brock Cole's Book Larky Mavis

Denise Welcsh

Children's Literature

Professor Jen Welsh

19 November, 2001

A Review of Brock Cole's Picture Book Larky Mavis

Brock Cole's picture book Larky Marvis, at first glance, reminds myself of a pastoral Norman Rockwell setting.

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Title: Seven Monsters Time for Bed

Author: Ann Tucker

Narrator: Ann Tucker

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-22-13

Publisher: SevenMonstersBooks.com

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Seven Monsters Time for Bed is an audiobook about seven monster friends who live in a garden.

Bitsy and Billy and their friends try to stop the sun from setting so they don't have to go to bed. They make a tall line of monsters and have fun along the way.

This is also a counting book.

For more information on the Seven Monsters children's books, please visit SevenMonstersBooks.com.

Members Reviews:

great story!

I bought this book when babysitting for my 3yr old cousin. she loved the book. I also thought it was a good read. easy to follow, fun names, and great pictures. highly recommended for a quick nap or bed time story

Keagan's Review- he is 6 yrs old.

Keagan's Review: I laughed at the mommy saying it was bedtime. I laughed when the monsters said they could stop the sun, but when the monsters said they could climb, I wanted to see. So we read on. I was afraid the monsters would fall over. But at the end they all had fun and bounced. I like this story. Lots of colors again and monsters!

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Title: Maribel Meets Santa

Subtitle: Maribel and the Magic Shell

Author: Brian McCracken

Narrator: Brian McCracken

Format: Unabridged

Length: 13 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-18-13

Publisher: MemeZing, Inc.

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

A little girl named Maribel is given a magic shell. With it she visits Santa at the North Pole. Santa and Mrs. Claus invite Maribel to fly with Santa in his sleigh all around the world on Christmas Eve. She learns the true meaning of Christmas.

She also has adventures with Eskimos, dogs, polar bears, whales, and other animals of the sea and the Arctic.

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Title: The Kind Keepers

Author: Nancy Morahan

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-16-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

The Kind Keepers are ready to go! No more bullying is their slogan to show! They've got lots of animals to help for today, so pack up, get moving, let's find nice things to say!Join the Kind Keepers as they conquer bullying all over the planet!

Members Reviews:

Fabulous book!

This book is great!! Perfect for small children and has a wonderful message. I recommend it to everyone. I even bought a copy for my sobs school

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Title: Leppy and the Magic Pot

Author: Lauren Schoenbauer

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-16-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

The leprechauns are busy making coins, and poor Leppy's coins turn out lumpy every time. But when his travels take him to the home of a little girl, Leppy's the lucky one. The two become best friends and have all kinds of adventures. Their favorite involves the Magic Pot. Find out what friendship and a little leprechaun magic can make!

Members Reviews:

Awesome

This book is creative and has a cute story. It is a story that I can see many kids acting along to and having lots of fun playing with.

Delightful and imaginative book by new author

This delightful new book, written in verse, tells the story of a secret leprechaun who lives with a little girl in her magic pot, and puts treats in the pot in place of leaves. Leppy's journey starts in the land of leprechauns, and ends in the home of this loving family, where Leppy becomes a kindred spirit with the little girl, until even her mother experiences Leppy's magic. The real magic of the story is that it's based on the author's childhood experience with her siblings, whose mother and grandmother introduced leprechaun charms to them through a "magic pot". Any child who reads this will be captivated by the childhood fantasy of leprechauns, and may be inspired to lure their own with a "magic" pot..

Excellent!!!

This book is indeed excellent!! Written by a young and passionate author, this story relates perfectly to all young children, sparking their imaginations and encouraging them to believe in the impossible. This book induces a smile in every reader and allows them to appreciate the innocence and love found in the characters. In addition to portraying a fun and exciting story, this book also encourages the readers to participate and get involved, advising them to try the game "Magic Pot" for themselves. This book truly is inspirational and perfect for all children!

A Must-Read Book for kids of all ages!

This is a great book to get kids imaginations going and get them into a new, fun tradition. I highly recommend this book for kids of all ages and it makes a fun gift for schools and classrooms too! Two thumbs way up for the book and this aspiring young author!

Great Fun!

This book is wonderful, the kids I babysit absolutely LOVED it! After reading it to them, we simply had to try the little game ourselves! Needless to say, today I (as well as the children) made some fantastic memories that will be cherished for years. You can't go wrong with Leppy! :)

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Title: New Orleans Saints Alphabet Book

Author: Linda Colquitt Taylor

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-16-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Who dat, who dat, who dat say they gonna beat them Saints?

The New Orleans Saints Alphabet Book will delight Saints fans young and old. Little ones will learn everything there is to love about the Saints from A to Z! Fans will treasure this book full of memories, from the fleur de lis to the Saintsations.

Members Reviews:

Great Book for the little Saint's fans.

Just received today and it's good. The reading level is more like 2nd grade but the letters are all used well. Listen to the audio example.

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Title: Daniel and the Special Treasure

Author: Bessie Rahman

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

It was a warm and breezy night in the little town of Nazareth. The sky was filled with bright, shiny, and beautiful stars. When a little donkey named Daniel goes out to count the stars, he hears an angel tell him that he will get to carry a very special treasure. Daniel is so excited that he gets donkey bumps. But when a king picks all the donkeys except for little Daniel to carry his trunks full of shiny and sparkly treasure, Daniel walks away disappointed.

The angel told me I would be the one to carry the special treasure, not them. I guess the angel was wrong".

Take a journey with Daniel as he discovers the most priceless treasure in the world. Through its sweet message, Daniel and the Special Treasure will help parents and teachers instill a heart's lesson of what God treasures most.

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Title: Benji's Christmas Letter

Author: Andrea Baker

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 4 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Benji is worried about his daddy, who is fighting a war in another part of the world. He turns to Santa, believing that he has an inside track to Jesus, for the best Christmas gift he could ask for.

Though most people are familiar with the sacrifices that soldiers make, Baker asks listeners to remember the children left behind, who often do not understand where their parents are or what they are doing. Benjis Christmas Letter seeks to comfort children of military families during trying times, for there is nothing more important to a child then the security and love they receive from their mother or father, especially at Christmas.

Inspired by events from her life, Andrea Baker invites listeners to believe in miracles. What better Christmas gift could a child ask for than the safe return of a parent from war?

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Title: How Smart Is God?

Author: Diane Ellis

Narrator: Diane Ellis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Have you ever really thought about how smart God is? God made the world. God made the big blue sky and the bright yellow sun. God makes puppies, kittens, flowers, and trees. God made you and God made me. God gives us eyes to see, ears to hear, a heart, a brain, and hands and feet. Just think of all we can see and do because of how smart God is and how He makes us.

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Title: Boris the Spider

Subtitle: A Childrenary Story

Author: Jeffrey P. Shaffer

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-15-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Boris the spider eats mosquitoes and flies, but his friends say he should eat burgers and fries. But when their food runs out, they're filled with dread, as Boris the spider in his web is well fed. Boris the Spider is a must-listen, so follow along in the web that he weaves!