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Audio Books
Families can share audio books while traveling in the car or listening together at home. It's a great way to enjoy a good story. The five audio books recommended here are suggested for children six and up. Many younger children will also enjoy hearing these dramatized books.
Sound effects and dramatic reading make the humorous saga of an eight-legged hero come to life. Based on the picture book of the same name.
Sophisticated listeners will appreciate the dramatic readings of Greek myths.
Everyone knows that there are two sides to every story. Read a cleverly illustrated poem one way for one side; read the same poem in reverse and learn the other. Well known fairy tales are presented through reversible poems sure to intrigue sophisticated readers of all ages. Each book comes with a CD, so pop it in and follow along!
Eleven year old Marty must decide whether or not to return an abused beagle to its rightful owner, an unkind man. His dilemma includes hiding the dog, Shiloh, telling his parents the truth, and more in this riveting, award-winning novel which is ideal to read aloud with slightly sophisticated listeners. It was adapted into a live action film in 2000.
Seven stories published only before in magazines have been put together in a fresh volume introduced by a Seuss scholar and sure to delight the doctor's fans.
An absurd but satisfying fantasy based on Eudora Welty's only children’s work, is presented in lively music and narration.
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