Finally available on audio, all five Olivia titles in one collection, gloriously read by Dame Edna Everage.
Olivia
Olivia...and the Missing Toy
Olivia Forms a Band
Olivia Saves the Circus
Olivia Helps with Christmas
Share in the antics and adventures of Olivia, everyone's favorite hyperactive piglet, as she spins tall tales about lion taming and tightrope walking, plays amateur detective, starts her own one-pig band, saves Santa from being cooked in the fireplace, and creates more than her fair share of havoc that will amuse and delight listeners of all ages.
The story telling genius of Harriet Beecher Stowe is never more obvious than in these animal stories. Meant to enchant as well as instruct young listeners on the dilemmas we face growing up, Ms. Stowe sees through the eyes of the forest creatures, large and small, and shows us how things might work in the adventure of growing "big".
This set of short tales include:
1. Hen that Hatched Ducks
2. The Nutcrackers of Nutcracker Lodge
3. The History of Tip-Top
4. Miss Katy-did and Miss Cricket
5. Mother Magpie's Mischief
6. The Squirrels That Live in a House
7. Hum, Son of Buz
8. Our Country Neighbors
9. The Diverting History of Little Whiskey
AUTHOR
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author who became a major catalyst for the abolishion of slavery with her novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin.
A deeply religious woman from an enormous and devout family, Stowe had enormous compassion for the plight of slaves and infused her writings with humanity, creating characters and situations that resonated with people all over the world.
The impact of Uncle Tom's Cabin was so profound, that when Abraham Lincoln met Harriet Beecher Stowe, he reportedly said ""So you are the little woman who wrote the book that started this great war.""
COMMENTARY
Quotes about Queer Little Folks
This was an awesome and amazing book of several wonderful little moral tales, mostly told from the perspective of cleverly anthropomorphized animals such as inhabit the woods of New England. The stories are witty, and clever. There are subtle puns and the characters are keenly portrayed.
I also found that the attitude and morals are almost surprisingly in line with those of today--although there was more mention of death than you'd find in a contemporary book of children's tales.
I'd totally recommend reading this, and reading it to any and all small children that you can get to sit still long enough to listen. (Amazon.com)
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When SpongeBob and Patrick take a tour of Sandy’s rocket ship, they accidentally take off to the moon! Join SpongeBob and Patrick for an out-of-this-world adventure!
From a makeshift flying machine to a hapless bat costume, SpongeBob’s airborne attempts are grounded until he accidentally invents a pair of superhero-like flying pants. But SpongeBob soon realizes that being a superhero isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
Everyone wants to give their friend Clifford a special birthday present and in the end Clifford gets the best present of all--his family there to celebrate with him.
Jonathan London's acclaimed Froggy series stars a charming amphibian that young listeners have come to love. Froggy's adventures have taken him to school, restaurants, and even soccer fields. This time around, he's headed to the baseball diamond to play T-ball with all of his pals, including his best friend Max. But Froggy doesn't seem to be a very good ballplayer-that is until the final inning when the game is on the line! Look for other Froggy stories from Recorded Books, including Froggy Plays Soccer.
What is the connection between a Bear of Very Little Brain and a Honey Pot? Usually it's the very sticky paw of Winnie the Pooh, as he a takes a break between adventures for 'a little something.
Mama und Papa Eisbär müssen mit ihrem Sohn Benjamin ihre Eisscholle verlassen, weil es auf der Erde immer wärmer wird. Eine abenteuerliche Reise durch das Eismeer beginnt ... Das Hörbuch wird erzählt und die Lieder werden gesungen von Herman van Veen, seiner Tochter Anna und Edith Leerkens.
Have fun with Olivia...
dressing up
singing songs
building sand castles
napping (maybe)
dancing
painting on walls
and -- whew! --
going to sleep at last.
Life on the farm is getting brighter! The Barnyard Buddies Books teach young readers about a day in the life of their favorite animals. Easy-to-read text combined with colorful illustrations provide entertainment and facts for even the youngest audience. S
She longed for adventure.
So she left her home and ventured out into the wide world.
The pleasures and perils she met proved plentiful: marauding pirates on the majestic seas, a ferocious lion under the bright lights of the big top, a mysterious stranger in an exotic and bustling bazaar.
Yet in the face of such daunting danger, our heroine . . .
She was brave.
She was fearless.
She was feathered.
She was a chicken.
A not-so-chicken chicken.
Her name?
In four chapters, the intrepid chicken describes her escapades to her sister chickens, who cheer on her exploits all the while safely tucked in their henhouse.
Young children will delight in this zany tale which celebrates independence while offering the reassurance of home and friends.
A Live Oak Media audio production.
