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Title: Boo's Dinosaur

Author: Betsy Byars

Narrator: Greta Byrum

Format: Unabridged

Length: 11 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-23-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Boo's older brother Sammy certainly won't put up with these crazy antics. A dinosaur? Outside the window? This has to stop! But Boo can't bear to part with her new friend yet. First she has to go to the library and find the perfect dinosaur book to read, then she has to ride around on her new friend to keep it from becoming lonely.

Sammy is getting tired of all this - but then he remembers a monkey, who no one else could see, who was his friend long ago. Can he help Boo say goodbye?

Critic Reviews:

"...charming ... a natural recommendation..." (

School Library Journal)

Members Reviews:

Black and white illustrations a bit dull

I bought this for my niece for Christmas on a recommendation, but also because the cover was so cheerful. I knew I was buying the paperback, but I didn't realize inside there was no color. I blame myself for not researching it better, but I really expected a children's book to have colored illustrations. It just looks like corners were cut. The content itself is pretty good. It fit my niece's situation with having an older brother and wanting to have something that's just hers. I haven't asked how she likes the story yet. If I could go back, I'd order the hardback book (assuming the inside of the hardback doesn't have lackluster illustrations too), but it was too close to Christmas to make an exchange.

It was ok

We liked it. I have to type 16 words for this to count as so here's sixteen words. Yup, weird.

Adorable story!

A cute story about a little girl with a wonderful imagination! Beautiful illustrations as well! Enjoyable for girls and boys.

He took one look at the page which looks like a young-reader's chapter book (about 40 words on the ...

My 1st grader struggles with his confidence when it comes to reading. I selected this book because the dinosaur concept appeals to him. He took one look at the page which looks like a young-reader's chapter book (about 40 words on the page, 7 lines, font maybe 16) and refused to try at first. After some encouragement, he gave it a go and had great success! The word choices were good for an 'at goal' or maybe even slightly below skill level 1st grader reader (I'm not a teacher though so take my judgment with a grain of salt) and there was lots of word repetition for skill development. I think this was the longest book he's ever read and it boosted his confidence for chapter reading!

Wonderful

My 4 year old hung on every word of this book--and I loved it, too. It manages to present an engaging story without the use of conflict, it illustrates an ideal sibling relationship, it is sweet and charming without being syrupy, and the words flow so naturally that it is quite pleasant to read aloud despite the "beginning reader" nature of the book. The illustrations are adorable--full of life and whimsy without straying into the cartoonish. The two-page-spread illustrations at the end of each chapter invite further discussion of the plot.

My daughter isn't big into dinosaurs, but she does love pretend play and imaginary friends, so she really related to this book. The text was simple and easy to understand, so she only requested one reading...but we will definitely get this out again in a few months when she's ready to read it on her own.

The sequel, Boo's Surprise, is just as good as Boo's Dinosaur.

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Title: Jamaica's Find

Author: Juanita Havill

Narrator: Kim Staunton

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-08

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Jamaica's moral dilemma will undoubtedly interest young listeners, as their consciences begin to grasp the concepts of right and wrong. Kim Staunton's reading supplies the compassion and empathy that children require in those all-too-familiar situations in which the right choice is not necessarily the easy one.

Members Reviews:

Good book.

I recently bought this book for my daughter because I wanted her to have more books about real-life situations. I liked this book and I think it can show kids that even though they might want to keep something that they find, that it's always best to return what doesn't belong to them. Even though Jamaica liked the stuffed dog and wanted to keep it, she did the right thing when she turned it over to the park's lost and found. The only thing I didn't like about the book is that it's a bit too short.

This series of books has good everyday lessons

I purchased this for my almost 7 year old granddaughter. I researched books for children of color with children of color characters, as well as authors. This series of books has good everyday lessons. I look forward to reading it with her after the holidays.

Very good story. This is one that will remain on ...

Very good story. This is one that will remain on the book shelf for a while.

She Looks Like Me!

As a tutor of reading for first grade students, I wanted a book that reflected their ethnicity. The Jamaica books fit the need perfectly and are read eagerly by my pupils.

Five Stars

Cute!

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Title: Penny Pollard's Letters

Author: Robin Klein

Narrator: Rebecca Macauley

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-12-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

How Penny Pollard learns to stop hating babies and (certain) boys is revealed in this hilarious and startling collection of letters.

©1984 Robin Klein; (P)2000 Bolinda Publishers Pty Ltd.

Editorial Reviews:

Beloved Australian author Robin Kleins irrepressible Penny Pollard sets pen to paper to describe what happens after her parents put her on the train to "boring" Aunt Winifreds while they prepare the house for her new baby brother. Perfectly expressing a 12-year-olds enthusiasm, Rebecca Macauley gives voice to the excitement and engagement as Penny shares her plans, adventures, observations, and explanations of who is really to blame when something has gone amiss, as well as her eventual discovery that not all babies and boys are all bad.

Critic Reviews:

"It's fun for listeners to hear Polly grow as she has new experiences. A wonderful choice for all maturing kids." (AudioFile)

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Title: Small Wolf

Author: Nathaniel Benchley

Narrator: uncredited

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-26-08

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

As timely as when it was first published in 1972, this is a poignant story about the impact of European settlers on Native American people.

Members Reviews:

Five Stars

Good 1st reader

Great book for kids

My 5 year old son can't get enough of this book, that tells it like it is when it came to the Natives in NY. It is cute, nice pictures, yet it is not PC, it tells the truth!

Be Warned...

This book is very one-sided and although it may be factual for ONE tribe in ONE region of the country, it sent the wrong message for my child. The settler is described as looking like "the Devil" twice in the book. Never do the Native American characters do anything wrong, but the settlers were very trigger happy and shooting at the Natives preemptively when the N.A's only wanted to "talk". The book never reconciles the two parties and leaves the reader to believe that white men are the devil and that N.A's are just peace-loving passivists. If that fits your world-view, here's a piece of propaganda to feed your kids...

Eye opening

This really opened my daughters eyes to how the Native Americans were treated as the settlers moved in. She wants me to read it to her over and over and is always asking me more questions to learn more.

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Title: The Awful Pawful

Subtitle: Jack Russell: Dog Detective #5

Author: Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers

Narrator: Alan King

Format: Unabridged

Length: 54 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-18-08

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

This is book 5 in the hugely successful Jack Russell: Dog Detective series. What terrier-ible thing has happened to the dogs of Doggeroo? They're missing! Then Jack finds them hiding under beds. But why? Can Jack sniff out the solution?

©2006 Sally and Darrel Odgers; (P)2007 Bolinda Publishers Pty Ltd.

Editorial Reviews:

The situation is not just scary, its terrier-ible. Dogs are hiding under their beds and Doggeroos own canine detective, Jack Russell, returns from vacation and immediately is forced to sniff out a solution to the mystery of why. Alan King performs the fifth in this series of chapter books for young listeners with a boisterous playfulness well suited to the hero, as he entertains with "nose maps" and "Jacks facts" along a path strewn with fun and the clues as to what kind of creature has been frightening all the dogs and cats of Doggeroo.

Critic Reviews:

"Alan King's animated reading delivers several distinctive characters in this boisterous, engaging mystery, which includes lively music and snappy sound effects." (AudioFile)

Members Reviews:

Pawfully Good Fun

Alan King does a wonderful job of all the voices in this story. Jack sounds suitably heroic, while Foxie and Auntie Tidge are wonderful takes on the characters. We love the Jack Russell books in audio. The engaging characterisations keep us coming back for more, AND they're not abridged.

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Title: Noah's Ark

Author: Darcy Weinbeck

Narrator: David DuChene

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 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:

Ever-faithful Noah is given an important task by God - build an ark and save the animals from the impending flood. With the animals aboard and the rain beginning, Noah witnesses the awesome power of God, and the great depths of His merciful heart.

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

Members Reviews:

This was one of my favorite books as a child

This was one of my favorite books as a child. I loved telling the story of Noah to my mother as well turned the pages. It made me feel like I could read long before I was able to do so. The text is spare, but Peter Spier's drawings are rich. This book had a huge impact on my adult life as a writer and storyteller. I buy it for all of my friend's children. I have ordered MANY copies for birthdays and baptisms.

Fascinating Artwork!

This book is meant for kids, but I think I like it more than my almost-3-year old. The artwork in this book is so thoughtfully created and it really brings the story to life! It shows the reality of what Noah and his family really endured in preparing for the flood, living through the flood inside the ark with thousands of animals, and what all that must have looked like! We see all these beautiful, crisp, clean artistic drawings and paintings of noah's ark--so peaceful and every little thing perfect. Well, if you have to care for all those animals for several months inside a big boat, I doubt everything would "feel" perfect and beautiful. Yes, Noah was very devoted to God and following His instructions, but that doesn't mean it was easy. That's like our lives--we follow God's will for our lives, but that doesn't mean everything will always be perfect or without struggles. This book seems to depict the reality of the flood in the best illustration form I have every seen. You will not regret adding this book to your home library! It is beautifuly executed artwork and even includes some humor!

Five Stars

One of the best religious books for young children

I just might enjoy this book more than my children

I just might enjoy this book more than my children. We find a new detail in it every time we look at it. A great gift-

but this is a picture representation of the story with few words and lots of wonderfully illustrated pages

I bought this book for a four year old grandson, but think I will also purchase one for myself. We all know the story of Noah's ark, but this is a picture representation of the story with few words and lots of wonderfully illustrated pages. It would never be a mistake to give this one as a gift, or even enjoy it yourself for fun. I loved it when I first was introduced to it several years ago, and I still do. The illustrations are the best part.

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Title: Favorite Tales for Children

Author: Margaret Williams, Kenneth Grahame, Hans Christian Andersen

Narrator: Barbara Daly

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 2 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-25-08

Publisher: Listener's Digest Inc.

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

The Velveteen Rabbit, "Dulce Domum" (from The Wind in the Willows), and The Little Mermaid. These three stories for young people are some of the most memorable and beloved of all children's stories. Every child should know these by heart, as they will remember them for a lifetime.

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

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Title: Ugenia Lavender and the Terrible Tiger

Author: Geri Halliwell

Narrator: Geri Halliwell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 26 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-06-08

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Thoughtful, brave and sassy, Ugenia is one amazing kid. With loads of energy, tons of attitude and brainwaves like thunderbolts of lightning, Ugenia leaps into adventures that are as packed with personality as their creator, Geri Halliwell.

Each book in the series contains three stories plus Ugenia's Big News, Top Tips and extra Brain Squeezer puzzle pages.

Book 2 - Ugenia battles a rival for the role of leading lady in the class play, rescues a fearsome tiger from the circus, and discovers that popularity isn't always quite what it's cracked up to be!

Members Reviews:

A fun little girl

My girls listen to this audiobook every night. I cannot get them to change. They love the adventures of Ugenia and her friends. Kids can relate to her and they love the British accent which is now a local trend.

great story great adventure

love this book and the books we have so far of the series. they are all great. easy read but good stories and keeps you interested. my boy really likes them. he likes the story and the author. thanks

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Title: Ugenia Lavender

Author: Geri Halliwell

Narrator: Geri Halliwell

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 32 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-02-08

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Publishers Ltd.

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Thoughtful, brave and sassy, Ugenia is one amazing kid. With loads of energy, tons of attitude, and brainwaves like thunderbolts of lightning, Ugenia leaps into adventures that are as packed with personality as their creator, Geri Halliwell.

Each audiobook in the series contains three stories plus Ugenia's Big News and Top Tips Book 1.

How will Ugenia Lavender fit in as the new girl at school? Does she ever discover the meaning of the "lovely illness"? And can she rescue celebrity chef, Uncle Harry, from a big mix-up?

Members Reviews:

A fun little girl

My girls listen to this audiobook every night. I cannot get them to change. They love the adventures of Ugenia and her friends. Kids can relate to her and they love the British accent which is now a local trend.

great story great adventure

love this book and the books we have so far of the series. they are all great. easy read but good stories and keeps you interested. my boy really likes them. he likes the story and the author. thanks

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Title: Anansi Goes to Lunch

Author: Bobby Norfolk, Sherry Norfolk

Narrator: Bobby Norfolk

Format: Unabridged

Length: 5 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-28-08

Publisher: August House

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Anansi is invited to three parties and wants to attend them all. He gives each of his hosts a rope to tug, ties the other end around his own waist, and waits to be summoned when the food is served - but when all of the food is ready at the same time, Anansi is caught in the middle! That's why Spiders have small waists today. Illustrated by Baird Hoffmire.

©2007 Bobby Norfolk and Sherry Norfolk; (P)2007 August House Publishers, Inc.

Editorial Reviews:

Anansi's eyes prove to be a little too big for his stomach in Bobby and Sherry Norfolk's entertaining and sprightly Anansi Goes to Lunch.

With roots in African folklore, this charming tale humorously illustrates how Anansi becomes, quite literally, stretched too thin after shortsightedly accepting three lunch invitations at the same time.

Like any good children's audiobook narrator, Bobby Norfolk delivers a warm, energetic performance that will hold children's attention from the start while providing a refreshing moral on the consequences of greed.

Members Reviews:

Silly, but Funny...

Although this story has roots in African folklore, it does seem somewhat "Americanized" in the presentation, but perhaps, that was the authors' intent--to appeal to children's sense of fun with familiar items (like pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, spaghetti) while introducing a beloved character from another culture, the trickster spider, Anansi.

In this tale, Anansi looks more human than spider--even though he has six arms! Some readers may not like this particular rendering of the character. [For them, I suggest the Anansi stories as retold by Eric Kimmel and illustrated by Janet Stevens, which are among my favorite versions of the spider stories. In those versions, Anansi totally looks like a black spider, even though he is very human in actions and adventures.] My three-year-old nephew, though, loves the illustrations in "Anansi Goes to Lunch" because he is learning to count, and he delights in counting Anansi's six arms--three in each sleeve! My nephew's theory on the arms (despite the fact the Anansi is supposed to be a spider) is that the character needs all those arms to hold all the food he wants to take at the lunch parties. :) LOL

Cultural studies aside, the book still has some educational value in presenting concepts such as greed, personal responsibility, and decision-making (especially when choosing among many great choices). It's worth reading and discussing. It's a great "read-aloud" book for beginning readers. Our family enjoys Story Cove books and their companion websites, so we rate this tale very high.

**Older readers and students might enjoy comparing / contrasting this book with other versions of the Anansi tales. Such activities can help to develop critical thinking, interpretation, and observation.

Some other interesting renderings of the Anansi tales are...

The Pot of Wisdom by Adwoa Badoe & Baba Wague Diakite [Stories contain a humanish looking spider, but his clothes look very African.]

Anansi Does the Impossible by Verna Aardema [This is a clever little tale, worth reading!]

Anansi The Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti by Gerald McDermott [This is a very unusual looking book! ]

Five Stars

Anansi stories are a great way to teach valuable lessons.

Anansi Goes to Lunch

The color illustrations make the book inviting to kids.