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Title: Thunderella

Author: Jessica Findley

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Ella lived a happy life with her mommy until Ella's new stepbrothers came into the picture. While Ella loved fairytales, all her stepbrothers want to do is watch the Thunder play basketball. They tease Ella and won't let her watch or play basketball with them, so Ella wishes with all her might for a fairy godmother that will bring them all together. Will a sudden visit from a mysterious lady make all of Ella's dreams come true? Find out in the fun-filled tale of Thunderella.

Members Reviews:

Great story with a wonderful message

This is a great story that uses basketball to teach more important life lessons. Easy to read and the illustrations are great! I would highly recommend for any child.

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Title: Old Order Changes

Author: Anna Tshekeche

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Tasha and Jim watched helplessly as their habitat was destroyed by settlers in favor of tobacco farming. People were moved into reserves where the land was infertile and overpopulated. Wildlife became easy targets to their predators. The reserves became barren because of poor cultivation methods. Dongas tore the land resulting in soil erosion and siltation.

Old Order Changes is a cautionary tale geared toward preventing further destruction - if we tell children the mistakes we have made and show how our daily actions affect our environment, they can make a positive change.

Members Reviews:

Educational book with beautiful illustrations!

Author Anna Tshekeche did a wonderful job with her new book, Old Order Changes. Friends Tasha the rabbit and Jim the Monkey used to have fun playing in the lush, green forests. They never worried about finding enough food or about hunters who wanted to kill them for food. But then bulldozers came and knocked down much of the forests. People farmed the land. After a awhile, Tasha and Jim couldn't find enough food. Tasha began growing food of her own on a little patch of land in the forest. But there were always dangers. This book offers a warning to us to protect the beautiful forests and all the animals who inhabit it. I recommend this book and it's important message.

Reviewed by author, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne

Great Tale

A great story that is very educational and got those who grew up in a different time it brings back good memories. My daughter loved the story and got the underlying points. A great book and the story was easy to follow!!!

Great Read

My children loved listening to this story. They were completely engaged and asked questions along the way. We were able to talk about several ethical dilemmas we face today. The pictures are great too.

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Title: The Picadilly Children's Ballet

Subtitle: A Ferda & Felicity Big Apple Adventure

Author: Jennifer Dornbush

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Esmeralda VanOrneryMunchen makes everyone around her miserable. Will a visit from Ferda and Felicity, an exotic Turkish duo, cure Esmeralda of her grouchiness and save Swan Lake at The Picadilly Children's Ballet?

Members Reviews:

Beware of occult and devination use

Helping children learn about character by introducing them to occult practices and witchcraft is not my idea of proper teaching for any age, especially young children. The author's heroine Freda uses one form of divination called tasseomancy that includes reading coffee grounds from a tea cup to decide her future and where she should go to âhelp childrenâ.

Awesome kid's book -- great story with teachable moments!

I read the "Picadilly Children's Ballet" to my four and a half year old daughter and she absolutely loved the story -- so much so that she said "read it again Mommy"! Usually I read much shorter books to her before bedtime - but it was easy for her to follow along and she asked questions throughout (especially why Esmeralda was so grouchy). She liked seeing Esmeralda's change -- and how she eventually learned that spreading joy and seeing people smile was much more fun than being pouty all the time. My daughter also liked that all the kids helped make the ballet happen -- I liked that too because it shows that no matter how small you are, you can always lend a helping hand and make a difference. Great story -- can't wait to read the next in the series!

Review of Picadilly Children's Ballet

Have you ever lost your "joy"? If you have, you will know exactly what Esmeralda VanOrneryMunchen experienced. Her disagreeable, grouchy nature showed up in her performances with the Picadilly Children's Ballet. Then, Ferda and Felicity "come to the rescue". They show and tell her how to get that joy back. But how she gets her joy back is what you are going to have to find out by reading this delightful book. And while reading it, enjoy the colors used on the pages of this book, as well as all the wonderfully done illustrations that match the story perfectly. I am looking forward to future Ferda and Felicity adventures from this author. I give the book 5 Stars!

Great for a Character Study

If you are an educator or a parent who wants to support what is being done at school, this is a great book for character study. Esmmeralda VanOrneryMunchen is perfect to do a Character Map with. As you read, the character's feelings and actions change, as does what the other characters think and say about her. As a reader, you can't help but have your feelings change toward Esmmeralda, too. In addition to being a great book for character study, there is also a great life lesson.

Nice story

This is a fun illustrated story for early elementary children. The illustrations help tell the story and are artfully done. Children will learn a wonderful lesson along the way as they read this cute story. Mom's will have fun reading this book and answering the questions their young children may have about Esmeralda's grouchiness!

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Title: Shaggy Bear and the Three Bees

Author: Neal Childs

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Shaggy Bear lives in the Appalachian Mountains and spends his days looking for food. One day Shaggy Bear discovers some honey but is chased away by angry bees. After this unfriendly meeting, he stumbles across the bees again and saves the same bees from a hungry spider's web. Will the bees be able to return the favor when Shaggy Bear finds himself stuck in a sticky situation? Find out in Shaggy Bear and the Three Bees.

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Title: Wendy and the Witch

Author: Patsy Ann Rivera

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Wendy has always found the old witch interesting. She has been sneaking into her home for a long time, even though everyone else in the town is scared. And Wendy's never gotten caught...but this time there are creaks and laughs that might spoil her secret! Watch what happens in Patsy Ann Rivera's Wendy and the Witch - a fun, suspenseful story with a surprise ending that will help children learn to use their imagination.

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Title: Grandpa's Little White Truck Goes on a Picnic

Author: James John

Narrator: James John

Format: Unabridged

Length: 12 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Grandpa's Little White Truck Goes on a Picnic is a fun story about an outside celebration, a picnic. Grandchildren and grandparents have a simple but wonderful time in the great outdoors. Every celebration has some problem, and Grandpa solves this one; plus the "Little White Truck" even gets a surprise.

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Title: A Country Morning

Author: Linda King Eoff

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Life on the farm is full of wonder and just plain fun. A Country Morning offers children a visit to the farm to play in the sand, learn about the animals, and chase rabbits.

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Title: A Place in the Country Where the Animals Live

Author: Alpha Covington

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Oh-Oh the opossum lives with his mom and dad under a barn on a farm. They get plenty of food from Casey the dog's food bowl after he goes to bed every night. But one day, the people who own the farm discover the opossum family. What will happen when the people decide that the opossums can't stay on the farm any more? Find out in A Place in the Country Where the Animals Live.

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Title: Buster and Ozzie

Subtitle: The Friendship Begins

Author: Marlene Cook

Narrator: Whitney Edwards

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-06-13

Publisher: Tate Out Loud

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Buster the bear and Ozzie the otter are two very different animals in the forest. As this unusual friendship develops, Buster learns all about Ozzie, and Ozzie learns all about Buster.

Listen along as they overcome their differences to become true friends in Buster and Ozzie: The Friendship Begins.

Members Reviews:

Great book for toddlers.

Great book for toddlers. Talks about friendship. I bought this book for my great niece, nephew and granddaughter and they really enjoyed the book and pictures.

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Title: The Creation of the World

Author: David Angus

Narrator: Aled Jones

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-03-13

Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

This is a story from the Moses and Other Stories from the Old Testament collection.

Here are the main stories from The Old Testament: Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noahs Ark, Abraham and Isaac, Moses, The Ten Commandments, David and Goliath, Jonah and the Whale, Daniel and the Lions Den, and more.

In these days where religion plays a diminishing role, it is important that we know the stories of The Bible not least because they appear repeatedly in art, literature, drama, music and even in films and computer games! David Anguss informal text especially written for this recording is brought to life by the friendly storytelling talents of Aled Jones.