An Australian possum named Hush used to think that the magic made by Grandma Poss to make her invisible was fun - until one day, Hush wants to know what she looks like. Tour Australia with these two charming possums as they sample the food that will one day make Hush's wish come true. Narrated by author Mem Fox with music by Yothu Yindi.
According to this original tall tale, Angelica Longstrider, better known as Swamp Angel, is the greatest woodswoman in Tennessee history. Narrated by Allison Moorer with music by Robert Reynolds and Scotty Huff.
Sara's feisty Russian grandmother asks for "no presents" for her birthday - and gets them - one from each neighbor, one from Mama and a special one from Sara to teach Grandma to read and write English. Narrated by Ekaterina Gordeeva.
Hats off to Mr. Gilly, the always smiling, ever energetic trash man who dumps it in, smashes it down and drives around the Trashy Town until his truck is full of glorious garbage. Follow Mr. Gilly from morning till evening when he's the only thing left to clean up.
Only a mother could love this ugliest of ducklings, teased at every turn for his awkward appearance. But seasons change - and so does he - into a gloriously graceful swan. Narrated by Lynn Whitfield with music by Ernest V. Troost.
This fresh, funny story is guaranteed to bring lots of laughs from children and adults. To save himself from becoming the main course at a barbecue, a pig disguises himself as a boy. It looks as if his daring trick will work until he meets young Emily, who is not fooled for a moment.
When sweet little Marcella and her Daddy go to the fair for the day, her toys are left at home--but Raggedy Ann and her brother Andy decide to have a fair of their own--with a slippery slide and everything! Listeners old and young alike will love this adorable tale about two of the most beloved toys of all time.
In Dimwood Forest, all the mice know that moving beyond Grey House requires the permission of the great horned owl, Mr. Ocax. No one but Mr. Ocax can guarantee protection against the horrible porcupines who lurk in the forest, waiting to grab innocent creatures. He frequently reminds the trusting mice of his importance, as he snatches careless ones for his frequent meals. But Poppy is a curious mouse, and a little foolish. When she is caught dancing in the moonlight on Bannock Hill, she soon faces not only the great owl, but a huge porcupine, and an impossible challenge. Poppy, an ALA Notable Children's Book, is a warm and lively tale for young listeners and their parents. Through the award-winning talents of the master storyteller Avi, the tiny creature's far-ranging adventure provides a hearty lesson about bullies and celebrates the strength of a courageous spirit.
When the ferocious beast with the polka-dot hide catches a piglet, he has a tough decision to make: whether to have him on whole wheat or rye bread. But the clever piglet saves his own life when he convinces the beast that the seams on his polka-dot hide are about to burst. To save his hide, the beast agrees to let the piglet fix all of his meals. "You have to eat the foods you like the least," the piglet tells the beast. Soon, prunes and hay and pine needles make the beast too sick to move, and the piglet sees his chance for escape. But can he leave the poor beast lying in agony? Betty Paraskevas' delightful story introduces readers to the popular characters seen on Nickelodeon's Maggie and the Ferocious Beast. John McDonough's crisp narration enhances a tale that young listeners will like better than bacon.
Sam and Victoria are about to sit down to eat a plate of their mother's cookies when suddenly the doorbell rings. As visitors come in and the doorbell keeps ringing, Sam and Victoria see their six cookies apiece growing fewer and fewer - until the last ring of the doorbell.A Live Oak Media audio production.
Minnie and Moo are two of the most entertaining and charmingly wacky bovine buddies ever to hit the printed page, and Barbara Caruso brings them refreshingly to life on audio...The background music and sound effects combine to enhance the stories, and add just the right touch and mood. A winning combination! - AudioFile
Continuing the adventure of the bovine buddies Minnie and Moo, this slapstick extravaganza finds the cows traveling past a crane that they think is the Eiffel Tower, picking up a busload of equally adventurous animal friends from nearby Africa World, careening through a car wash they believe is China, and trading stories under a night sky in what they hope is America. The power and appeal of this welcome twosome has rarely been funnier.
