Thursday, September 25, 2008

 

FRANKENSTEIN MAKES A SANDWICH by Adam Rex read by L.J. Ganser



Listeners of all ages will appreciate this collection of poems featuring monsters. Narrator Ganser clearly relishes Rex’s oddball setups and clever wordplay. Fun for listeners ages 6 and up.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2008

 

DOOBY DOOBY MOO by Doreen Cronin Read by Randy Travis



Narrating with a drawl that fits the wacky farm where all animals are musical, Randy Travis may inspire a sing-along. Music, voice, and soundscape blend into a story symphony in this charming and award-winning audiobook good for listeners ages 4-6

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Wednesday, September 10, 2008

 

ELIJAH OF BUXTON by Christopher Paul Curtis read by Mirron Willis



This Newbery Honor book tells the story of Elijah, an 11-year-old boy who is the first freeborn black in his Buxton, Canada, settlement. A rich story and authentic-sounding dialect are the hallmarks of this dynamic audio for listeners ages 10 and up

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

 

THE BAPTISM by Shelia P. Moses Read by Muhammad Cunningham



Set in racially-charged 1940s North Carolina, this children's story is dialect-rich and protagonist-strong--perfect for listening. Cunningham’s spunky, saucy reading shines and carries us along. Great for listeners Ages 10 and up.

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