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| Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site
2013 - Selection(s) Dion Graham reads with deep rumbling "big rig" tones as the trucks in a construction site quietly settle in for the night. |
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| The Red Hen
2013 - Selection(s) A creative rendering of the traditional “little red hen” story with Walter Mayes’ narration and Caleb Miles’ music that matches the lively, zany illustrations accompanying... |
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| The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case
2013 - Selection(s) Precious Ramotswe, a clever, thoughtful girl, has all it takes to be a No. 1 detective! Adjoa Andoh reads with enthusiasm and creativity, giving this... |
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| Same Sun Here
2013 - Selection(s) Through letters, River and Meena reveal their personalities, their hardships and successes, as they become friends. Authors Silas House and Neela Vaswani use their accents... |
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| Artemis Fowl: The Last Guardian
2013 - Selection(s) Listeners will be immersed in a world populated with fairies, trolls, and Opal Koboi—Artemis Fowl’s archenemy. Nathaniel Parker’s energetic performance conveys the rollicking adventures listeners... |
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| Knuffle Bunny Free: An Unexpected Diversion
2013 - Selection(s) The Willems family recalls the story of when Knuffle Bunny took a major detour during their trip to visit Trixie's grandparents. |
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| A Sick Day for Amos McGee
2013 - Selection(s) David de Vries' warm rich voice brings out the animals' feelings for their beloved zookeeper, in this charming audio that shows the power of friendship. |
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| Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring.
2013 - Selection(s) The creation of Martha Graham's and Aaron Copland's Appalachian Spring is presented and the music performed in this rich collaboration between the Seattle Symphony and... |
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| The Library Dragon
2013 - Selection(s) Carmen Agra Deedy is on fire with enthusiasm as she voices her own tale of a thick-skinned library dragon who loses her scales. |
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| Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World
2013 - Selection(s) Meredith Mitchell convincingly portrays the unique point of view of this brilliant scientist and her ability to think in pictures and develop humane ways to... |
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| Can You Canoe?
2013 - Selection(s) The Okee Dokee Brothers offer a unique experience through music, storytelling, and video on this Mississippi River adventure album. |
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| Little Seed: Songs for Children
2013 - Selection(s) Elizabeth Mitchell’s gentle voice embraces the genius of America’s musical bard, Woody Guthrie. |
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| Titanic: Voices from the Disaster
2013 - Selection(s) With the use of multiple narrators, the story of this disaster is told from the viewpoints of a number of survivors. |
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| The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale
2013 - Selection(s) Katherine Kellgren gives vivid personalities to the many voices in this lively cat and mouse tale of Dickensian England. |
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| Merry Christmas, Splat
2013 - Selection(s) John Keating’s narration and Scotty Huff’s jazzy music set a festive mood as Splat tries to be good enough for a visit from Santa. |
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| Wonder
2013 - Selection(s) Diana Steele, Nick Podehl, and Kate Rudd recount the story of Auggie, a fifth-grade boy born with severe facial abnormalities, and the challenges and triumphs... |
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| A Dog's Way Home
2013 - Selection(s) Told in alternate voices, Chuck Carrington and Emily Eiden take us on an emotional journey of unwavering love and devotion as Tam the dog and... |
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| The Mighty Miss Malone
2013 - Selection(s) The hardships and courage of Deza Malone and her family during the Great Depression are read passionately by Bahni Turpin. |
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| Words in the Dust
2013 - Selection(s) Ariana Delawari's narration creates intense visuals and emotions as we enter the world of Zulaikha and the challenges she faces as a young woman in... |
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| Edwina, the Dinosaur Who Didn't Know She Was Extinct
2013 - Selection(s) Mo and Cher Willems use playful voices timed perfectly to upbeat music in this charming tale of a dinosaur and a boy. |
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| The Mighty Sky
2013 - Selection(s) A beautiful amalgam of science and art, this album and outstanding accompanying materials celebrate astronomy through a variety of musical genres. |
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| The False Prince
2013 - Selection(s) Charlie McWade makes each unique voice stand out as Sage, an orphan, competes to impersonate a prince in a subversive plot. |
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| The Notorious Benedict Arnold
2013 - Selection(s) The story of Benedict Arnold, America’s first traitor, is narrated with suspense and intrigue by Mark Bramhall. |
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| The Fire Chronicle
2013 - Winner(s) In this sequel to The Emerald Atlas, Jim Dale expertly narrates Michael's and Emma’s hunt for a missing legendary book while their sister Kate... |
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| One Year in Coal Harbor
2013 - Selection(s) With a great deal of wit and charm, Kathleen McInerney voices Primrose Squarp's continuing story in Coal Harbor as she plays matchmaker and supports an... |
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| Ghost Knight
2013 - Selection(s) As 11-year-old Jon Whitcroft and his new friend Ella seek to solve a century-old mystery, danger threatens their every move. Elliot Hill’s narration ably balances... |
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| Ozomatli Presents OzoKidz
2013 - Selection(s) The lively blend of hip-hop, rock, reggae, funk, and Latin music will have kids and parents dancing and singing along. |
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| Jefferson's Sons
2012 - Selection(s) A young slave asks why he can’t call his own father “papa.” Adenrele Ojo voices the questions of Thomas Jefferson’s sons and carries the assurance... |
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| The Sisters Club: Cloudy with a Chance of Boys,
2012 - Selection(s) With charm and humor, Jenna Lamia captures the perspectives of three sisters as boys begin to play a new role in their lives. |
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| Clementine and the Family Meeting
2012 - Selection(s) Jessica Almasy narrates Clementine with emotion perfectly suited to a third grader realizing that her family dynamics are about to change. |
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| Jessica
2012 - Selection(s) Ruthie's parents say her friend Jessica isn't real, but she is to Ruthie. Katherine Kellgren's performance captures Ruthie's sincerity and vulnerability in this story of... |
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| Songs from the Baobab: African Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
2012 - Selection(s) Authentic instrumentation and lyrics, in eleven African languages, provide a unique reading and listening experience of traditional lullabies and nursery rhymes common to Black Africa. |
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| Countdown
2012 - Selection(s) Emma Galvin's narration and historical audio clips capture the story of an 11-year-old girl growing up during the Cuban Missile Crisis. |
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| Jim Gill Presents Music Play for Folks of All Stripes
2012 - Selection(s) Jim Gill's songs incorporate fingerplays and movements so catchy that everyone will want to join in. |
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| Stone Soup
2012 - Selection(s) This traditional folktale, narrated by B.D. Wong, is given a new twist in this thoughtfully crafted production. |
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| Dead End in Norvelt
2012 - Selection(s) Jack Gantos narrates this mostly true story of his boyhood summer escaping Hell's Angels and writing obituaries, all while he was grounded at home. |
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| Looking Like Me
2012 - Selection(s) Dion Graham and Quincy Tyler Bernstine perform snappy rhyming couplets, set against original jazzy music and picture book collages. |
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| Thunder over Kandahar
2012 - Selection(s) This contemporary novel of friendship in the midst of the war in Afghanistan is enriched by Mozhan Marno's lyrical reading. |
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| Dear America: Like the Willow Tree
2012 - Selection(s) Sara Barnett relates the story of Lydia Amelia Pierce during the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918. Historical photos, Shaker music and a note from the... |
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| Lucky for Good
2012 - Selection(s) This adaptation of the final book in the Lucky series is narrated by Cassandra Campbell and has Lucky facing new questions and growing up. |
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| The Unforgotten Coat
2012 - Selection(s) Sarah Coomes' performance conveys Julie's feelings as she becomes the "good guide" for two mysterious new students from Mongolia. |
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| Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
2012 - Selection(s) Author and illustrator Mo Willems energetically voices the wheedling pigeon who does not want to go to bed in this adaptation of his popular book. |
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| Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse
2012 - Selection(s) Marilyn Singer and Joe Morton bring exuberance, humor and point of view to familiar fairy tales in 14 reverso poems. |
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| Young Fredle
2012 - Selection(s) Wendy Carter captures all the curiosity, fear and delight of young Fredle, as listeners follow the mouse’s adventures both inside and outside the house. Voigt’s... |
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| Ella Jenkins: A Life of Song
2012 - Selection(s) Ella Jenkins, the matriarch of children's music, has teamed up with children and others to deliver a collection of stories and songs inspired by her... |
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| Moon Over Manifest,
2012 - Selection(s) Jenna Lamia along with Cassandra Campbell and Kirby Heyborne tell the story of Abilene Tucker's adventures in Manifest during the summer of 1936 |
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| Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
2012 - Selection(s) Against a delightful soundtrack, Katherine Kellgren's flawless reading portrays Fletcher, who warns his animal friends to return to their winter quarters when he mistakes blossoms... |
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| Okay for Now
2012 - Selection(s) Lincoln Hoppe voices Douglas Swieteck with all the attitude and hurt that this young teen experiences in "stupid" Marysville, N.Y. in 1968. (2012 Odyssey Honor... |
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| Ghetto Cowboy
2012 - Selection(s) Narrator JD Jackson delivers a rich baritone performance as twelve-year-old Cole, a boy who grows from near-delinquent to responsible teen and passionate horseman as he... |
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| Operation Yes
2012 - Selection(s) Jessica Almasy's performance reflects the ups and downs of 6th graders living on a military base while friends and relatives serve in Afghanistan |
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| Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
2012 - Selection(s) Evil librarians are trying to take over the world. Ramón de Ocampo deftly voices the recluctant, snarky hero, Alcatraz Smedry. |
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| The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, Book 2: The Hidden Gallery
2012 - Selection(s) With precise comic timing, Katherine Kellgren does not shy away from barking and howling while managing the rich vocabulary and exciting action of this gothic... |
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| The Other Half of My Heart
2012 - Selection(s) Bahni Turpin's narration is flawless in this moving story about biracial twin sisters |
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| The Apothecary
2012 - Selection(s) Reader Cristin Milioti switches seamlessly between American, British and Russian accents in this fantasy set during the Cold War. |
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| Ivy and Bean: What's the Big Idea?
2012 - Selection(s) With humor and heart, Cassandra Morris portrays Ivy and Bean as they search for the perfect science project. A note about global warming extends the... |
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| Practically Ridiculous
2012 - Selection(s) The Jimmies bring a wide variety of musical styles to this celebration of all things kid. |
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| Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Piano Classics
2012 - Selection(s) Richard Perlmutter introduces piano classics and notable composers, resulting in a great time for all in this CD that invites listeners to sing along. |
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| 2011 notable children's recordings
2011 - Selection(s) Alchemy and Meggy Swann. 4 hr, 23 min. Listening Library. 1-800-733-3000. Ages 9-14. |
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| Songs from the Garden of Eden: Jewish Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
2010 - Selection(s) The folk art illustrations in the book match the mood of the old songs and rhymes sung by multiple artists of all ages, accompanied by... |
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| The Chosen One
2010 - Selection(s) Narrator Jenna Lamia perfectly portrays 13-year-old Kyra, living in an isolated polygamist cult and chosen by the brutal Prophet Childs to become the seventh wife... |
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| Leviathan
2010 - Selection(s) Rushing toward WWI, two geo-political factions prepare their Steampunk war machines for confrontation in this delightful sci-fi romp with Darwinian overtones. Great sound effects and... |
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| A Soup Opera
2010 - Selection(s) Listeners will want more than one helping of this delectable sing-along soup opera, brought to life in a book illustrated by David Moose and a... |
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| Diamond Willow
2010 - Selection(s) The narration of Jennifer Ikeda and an ensemble cast embodies the lyrical beauty and suspense of Diamond Willow, the story of a 12-year-old part-Athabascan... |
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| Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken
2010 - Selection(s) Louise, a French chicken with wanderlust, finds adventure in Kate DiCamillo’s comical picture book. Whimsical sound effects, playful background music, and Barbara Rosenblat’s impressive repertoire... |
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| The Tapestry Book 1: The Hound of Rowan
2010 - Selection(s) Narrator Jeff Woodman creates a vibrant voice for each character in the story of 12-year-old Max McDaniels, who discovers that he is a wizard and... |
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| A Dog on His Own
2010 - Selection(s) William Dufris’s talented voice brings to life many canine characters in this humorous story of misadventure told from stray dog K-10’s point of view. |
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| Mañana Iguana
2010 - Selection(s) Young readers can enjoyably learn the days of the week in Spanish as Iguana plans a fiesta. Clear, well-accented voices are complemented by fine background... |
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| We Are The Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball
2010 - Selection(s) Dion Graham takes listeners down memory lane with his authentic and compassionate retelling of the history of the Negro National League that played baseball from... |
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| Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
2010 - Selection(s) Playful, perfectly timed music encourages responsive interaction as a deeply determined pigeon attempts to persuade listeners to let him drive the bus in this excellent... |
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| Music for Abraham Lincoln: Campaign Songs, Civil War Tunes, Laments for a President
2010 - Selection(s) Learn the Civil War story of Abraham Lincoln in song with historical music from the Library of Congress. A teachers' guide and original music also... |
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| Wild Girl
2010 - Selection(s) The soft accents and lilting voice of Justine Eyre gently tell the story of 12-year-old Lidie, who leaves Brazil and struggles to fit in with... |
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| Emperors of the Ice: A True Story of Disaster and Survival in the Antarctic, 1910-13
2010 - Selection(s) Narrator Michael Page captivates listeners in this tale of adventure, discovery, and danger, which recounts the three-year Antarctic expedition led by Captain Robert Scott, told... |
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| Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales
2010 - Selection(s) Both the diversity and commonality of the African continent's oral tradition is beautifully presented in this collection of 22 folktales accompanied by magical music. Each... |
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| The Witch's Guide to Cooking with Children
2010 - Selection(s) Narrator Laura Merlington uses a variety of voices and accents in this modern mystery update to the Hansel and Gretel story. Lively narration and deadpan... |
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| European Playground
2010 - Selection(s) Putumayo Kids puts together a collection of songs from across Europe with upbeat tempos that reflect the culture and history of each represented country. |
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| Peace, Locomotion
2010 - Selection(s) In this follow-up to Woodson's Locomotion, soulfully narrated by Dion Graham, 12-year-old Lonnie finally starts feeling at home with his foster family while struggling to... |
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| Field Trip
2010 - Selection(s) Recess Monkey, acclaimed children’s band from Seattle, takes children on one amazing field trip with their catchy tunes with kid appeal, precisely matching the alternative... |
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| Picnic Playground
2010 - Selection(s) Children and adults will feast on these twelve songs representing foods and cultures from around the world. Includes liner notes in English, Spanish, and French. |
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| Heart of a Shepherd
2010 - Selection(s) Kirby Heyborne warms the heart with his narration of a story about modern ranch life and the trials of military service families. Accents and lively... |
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| Red Blazer Girls: The Ring of Rocamadour
2010 - Selection(s) Tai Ricci delivers fun, lively narration in this tale of four 12-year-old girls embroiled in a mystery surrounding a decades-old scavenger hunt and a missing... |
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| The Alvin Ho Collection: Books 1 & 2
2010 - Selection(s) Young actor Everette Plen’s brilliant, comedic narration perfectly captures scaredy-cat Alvin Ho as he braves the perils of school, piano lessons, bullies, and camping trips. |
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| Henry's Freedom Box: A True Story from the Underground Railroad
2010 - Selection(s) Narrator Jerry Dixon magnificently brings to life the true story of Henry "Box" Brown, who escaped slavery by ingeniously hiding himself in a wooden crate... |
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| Riot
2010 - Selection(s) In 1863, 15-year-old Claire, the daughter of an Irish mother and a black father, faces ugly truths and great danger when Irish immigrants, enraged by... |
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| Chasing Lincoln's Killer
2010 - Selection(s) The story of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the capture of his killer, John Wilkes Booth, is told using trial manuscripts, interviews, and other... |
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| The Jesus Storybook Bible
2010 - Selection(s) Selections from both the Old and New Testament, told in stories short enough for little ears, are woven together into the bigger story of God's... |
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| The Scrambled States of America Talent Show
2010 - Selection(s) The Scrambled States of America show off their many talents in this creative read-along, which is jam-packed with original songs and old standards. The full... |
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| The Chicken Chasing Queen of Lamar County
2010 - Selection(s) Squaa-aak! Sisi Aisha Johnson’s strong, sassy narration takes listeners on a fun-filled journey to the farm, taking up the pursuit of the elusive Miss Hen. |
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| Knuffle Bunny Two: A Case of Mistaken Identity
2010 - Selection(s) Performed by Mo Willems, his daughter Trixie, and wife Cheryl, this is a delightful rendition of the best selling picture book. They make a fantastic... |
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| I'm Dirty
2009 - Selection(s) Join a backhoe loader for a day of work in this fanciful romp featuring big machinery. Steve Buscemi captures all the enthusiasm of this personified... |
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| Celia Cruz: Queen of Salsa
2009 - Selection(s) Cuban born salsa singer Celia Cruz always had a magical vibrancy even as a child. Using music and sound effects and featuring narration and singing... |
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| Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale
2009 - Selection(s) Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy brings spirited wit and cultural touches to her retelling of the traditional Cuban tale of Martina’s quest to find a husband... |
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| Clementine's Letter
2009 - Selection(s) Clementine’s beloved teacher Mr. D’Matz might be leaving, so she hatches a plan to get him back even if it means ruining his once-in-a-lifetime chance. ... |
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| Miss Spitfire
2009 - Selection(s) Narrator Terry Donnelly fully captures both the joys and frustrations of Helen Keller’s tutor, Anne Sullivan, in their first days together in this fictionalized diary... |
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| Curse of the Blue Tattoo: Being an Account of the Misadventures of Jacky Faber, Midshipman and Fine
2009 - Selection(s) Versatile narrator Katherine Kellgren takes feisty, seafaring Mary “Jacky” Faber on an ill-fated voyage to become a lady as Jacky stretches her seas legs at... |
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| The Possibilities of Sainthood
2009 - Selection(s) Antonia Lucia Labella has a secret ambition to become a saint, but also a secret desire to catch the eye of a “hottie.” This warm... |
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| The Dead and the Gone
2009 - Selection(s) Narrator Robertson Dean lends a chilling air of suspense telling the story of Alex Morales and his siblings’ struggle for survival after an asteroid hits... |
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| Red Moon at Sharpsburg
2009 - Selection(s) Coming of age during the American Civil War, 13- year-old India Moody faces both danger and heartbreak as she concentrates on surviving. Julia Gibson narrates... |
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| Elijah of Buxton
2009 - Selection(s) Mirron Willis narrates Christopher Paul Curtis’ award-winning tale of Elijah, who’s life changes when he embarks on a dangerous journey to America in pursuit of... |
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| Shooting the Moon
2009 - Selection(s) Jessica Almasy voices the story of Jamie who receives a roll of film to process from her brother who is serving in Viet Nam. This... |
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| Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village
2009 - Selection(s) Listeners get a glimpse of life in medieval times as told by a wide variety of characters from nobility to beggar – enhanced by narrator... |
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| Skybreaker
2009 - Selection(s) Matt Cruse returns in this adventure where he and the intrepid Kate attempt to salvage a long lost treasure ship. The mysterious mood is enhanced... |
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| The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones
2009 - Selection(s) At the reading of their grandmother’s will, Dan and Amy Cahill are given the choice of receiving a million dollars or uncovering the 39 clues... |
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| Gradnfather's Journey
2009 - Selection(s) B.D. Wong’s crisp and clear narration enhances Allen Say’s provocative memoir of his grandfather's yearning for two countries. A bonus author interview is included. |
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| The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
2009 - Selection(s) Told from Alexander T. Wolf’s point of view, narrator Paul Giamatti presents a compelling case for the wolf’s innocence. A great use of music, pacing... |
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| The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
2009 - Selection(s) Author Sherman Alexie narrates his National Book Award-winning story of 14-year-old Arnold "Junior" Spirit. The realistic and earthy narration captures the hero’s struggle to overcome... |
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| The Graveyard Book
2009 - Selection(s) As a baby, Nobody Owens flees his family’s killer and finds refuge in a graveyard. Raised by ghosts, Bod walks the line between the living... |
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| Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
2009 - Selection(s) Ingenious and versatile narrator Jim Dale brings to life the classic story of Alice falling down the rabbit hole and experiencing nonsensical adventures.
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| Gregor and the Code of Claw
2009 - Selection(s) Narrator Paul Boehmer enlivens the final segment of the Underland Chronicles with distinct character voices and appropriate tension for the battle of the Warrior Gregor... |
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| Beethoven's Wig 4: Dance Along Symphonies
2009 - Selection(s) Listeners of all ages will sing and dance to the 26 symphonic songs, twelve of which feature lively lyrics that both reflect the essence of... |
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| Hawaiian Playground
2009 - Selection(s) Ukuleles, native Hawaiian language, and the sliding sounds of slack key guitars bring the Aloha State right into the room with this collection of fun... |
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| Brooklyn Bridge
2009 - Selection(s) Narrator Fred Berman voices the thoughts and hopes of lucky Joseph Michtom, son of the couple who created the Teddy Bear in 1903, while homeless... |
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| Dooby Dooby Moo
2008 - Selection(s) Duck and his barnyard friends are determined to enter the county fair talent show in spite of their one obstacle--Farmer Brown--in this humorous tale written... |
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| Lilly's Big Day
2008 - Selection(s) Narrator Laura Hamilton captures the spunky, determined voice of Lilly who has her heart set on being the flower girl at her teacher's wedding in... |
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| Dream
2008 - Selection(s) Mae Robertson's lovely, mellow voice makes this collection of lullabies a soothing and peaceful way to lull a young child (or tired parent) to sleep. |
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| Marley: A Dog Like No Other
2008 - Selection(s) Neil Patrick Harris delivers a personalized narration to the children's adaptation of the book "Marley and Me," a story about a man and his best... |
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| Epossumondas Saves the Day
2008 - Selection(s) A little possum rescues his Mama, Auntie, and Baby Gator from a ferocious turtle in this lovingly told and narrated Bayou adventure. |
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| The Rules of Survival
2008 - Selection(s) Daniel Passer delivers a controlled and nuanced narration of young teen Matthew's harrowing journey, with his siblings, to find a safe haven from his abusive... |
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| Every Child Deserves a Lifetime: Songs from the "For Our Children" Series
2008 - Selection(s) Ziggy Marley starts off this benefit CD, an eclectic collection of songs that children and parents of several generations will enjoy, with a variety of... |
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| Skulduggery Pleasant
2008 - Selection(s) Rupert Degas fleshes out a cast of characters including a “tweenage” girl, nefarious villains, and a skeleton detective. Music and sound effects mirror the mood... |
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| Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
2008 - Selection(s) Harry has come of age and must face the most dangerous and serious challenges of his life; narrator Jim Dale continues the series with expert... |
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| Seven Blind Mice
2008 - Selection(s) B.D. Wong provides the narration of Ed Young’s Caldecott Honor winning tale in which seven blind mice discover wisdom comes from seeking the whole. The... |
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| Hattie Big Sky
2008 - Selection(s) Trying to 'prove-up' a Montana claim during WWI, Hattie Brooks' struggles and victories settle well through narrator Kirsten Potter's gentle prairie voicing of this Newbery... |
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| Treasure Island
2008 - Selection(s) Robert Louis Stevenson’s pirate classic elegantly unfolds as Alfred Molina’s panoply of accents and the soundscape of the sea place listeners aboard the Hispaniola. (2008 ... |
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| Black Duck
2008 - Selection(s) Step back in time to New England's rum-running days as David Ackroyd's piratical voice takes you straight into the mysterious history of the infamous Black... |
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| The Higher Power of Lucky
2008 - Selection(s) This 2007 Newbery Award-winning story about 10-year-old Lucky has elements of adventure, survival, and conflict, all reflected by the tenets of the 12-Step programs that... |
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| A Very Brave Witch
2008 - Selection(s) Music by David Mansfield provides a spooky, fun background for the narration of young Elle Fanning and others in this read-along Halloween picture book. |
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| Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy
2008 - Selection(s) Katherine Kellgren’s vocal athleticism takes listeners from the filthy streets of eighteenth century London to the high seas in L.A. Meyer’s fast-paced novel about a... |
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| If a Tree Falls at Lunch Period
2008 - Selection(s) Gennifer Choldenko has written a book, told in alternating chapters exquisitely read by Ariadne Meyers and Francois Battiste, that covers fitting in, acceptance, and best... |
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| The Wednesday Wars
2008 - Selection(s) Joel Johnstone narrates the story of Holling Hoodhood's seventh grade year at Camillo Junior High in 1967, highlighted by Wednesday afternoons, when Holling is left... |
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| Cave of the Dark Wind
2008 - Selection(s) Jim Dale expertly narrates this exciting sequel to Peter and the Starcatchers which takes place while Peter is away from the Island of the Lost... |
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| The Invention of Hugo Cabret
2008 - Selection(s) Magically narrated by Jeff Woodman, along with sound effects and including a DVD, this audio recording relates the story of 12-year-old orphan Hugo Cabret who... |
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| Welcome to Camden Falls
2008 - Selection(s) Flora and Ruby have had to move to Camden Falls, Mass. following their parents' death, and their journey and friendships found are narrated with compassion... |
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| Clementine
2008 - Selection(s) Clementine is the heroine that listeners will cheer for in this humorous, sweet story by Sara Pennypacker, beautifully narrated by Jessica Almasy. |
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| JAZZ
2008 - Selection(s) The smooth tones of narrators James "D-Train" Williams and Vaneese Thomas enhance this work of the history of Jazz told through a series of poems... |
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| A Crooked Kind of Perfect
2008 - Selection(s) Zoe dreams of being a classical pianist, and playing at Carnegie Hall, but her dream is detoured to the Perfectone D-60 organ, and a competition... |
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| The Librarian from the Black Lagoon
2008 - Selection(s) Mike Thaler's picture book about the school library comes to life with child narrator Alexander Gould leading the way through the wild rumors and exaggerations... |
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| Baby Loves Jazz: Go Baby Go!
2007 - Selection(s) An all-star jazz ensemble reinvents kid classics in this production that conducts young listeners through lively tunes to dreamy lullabies. |
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| Mao's Last Dancer: Young Reader's Edition
2007 - Selection(s) Paul English performs a nuanced reading of Li Cunxin’s autobiography detailing a boy’s journey from a poverty-stricken Chinese village during the Cultural Revolution to ballet... |
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| The Book Thief
2007 - Selection(s) Allan Corduner masterfully narrates Markus Zusak's horrifying and elegant novel that tells of one foster girl's survival during the Holocaust as she uses books to... |
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| Midnight over Sanctaphrax
2007 - Selection(s) John Lee skillfully voices heroic pirates and fantastic creatures in Paul Stewart & Chris Riddell's imaginative third installment of The Edge Chronicles. |
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| Carolinda Clatter!
2007 - Selection(s) Author/illustrator Mordicai Gerstein and Bonnie Kelley-Young tenderly and musically narrate a tall tale of a sleeping giant awakened by a nosy young girl. |
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| My Haunted House
2007 - Selection(s) Katherine Kellgren portrays the crafty voice of Araminta Spookie who launches an awful ambush to discourage potential buyers of her aunt’s haunted house in this... |
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| Day of Tears
2007 - Selection(s) The largest slave auction in U.S. history is the backdrop for Julius Lester's powerful novel in dialogue, read by an ensemble cast, detailing multiple viewpoints... |
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| Peter and the Shadow Thieves
2007 - Selection(s) Narrator Jim Dale's true-to-form mastery of individual voices for each character will enthrall audio listeners of Dave Barry & Ridley Pearson's fantasy novel. |
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| Gossamer
2007 - Selection(s) Narrator Anne Twomey's subtle reading of this richly imaginative tale reveals the lyrical language of author Lois Lowry. |
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| Ptolemy's Gate
2007 - Selection(s) Simon Jones continues his impeccable narration in this conclusion of the intricately plotted Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud. |
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| Half-Moon Investigations
2007 - Selection(s) Listeners will enjoy hard-boiled humor voiced with an Irish lilt by Sean Patrick Reilly in Eoin Colfer's tale introducing 12-year-old detective Fletcher Moon. |
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| Rotten Ralph Helps Out
2007 - Selection(s) Jack Gantos reads his own work with just the right tickle in his inflection, inviting beginning readers to join in the fun. |
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| Hondo and Fabian
2007 - Selection(s) Jeff Brooks' gentle, fatherly interpretation of Peter McCarty’s Caldecott honor book is perfect for bedtime listening. |
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| The Silver Spoon of Solomon Snow
2007 - Selection(s) Jenny Sterlin reads Kaye Umansky's romp about a foundling searching for his true parents with verve and just the right amount of exaggeration, exacting every... |
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| I, Coriander
2007 - Selection(s) Narrator Juliet Stevenson mesmerizes listeners with her tour-de-force performance of Sally Gardner's intricate and multi-layered tale, in which a young girl living in repressive Puritan... |
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| SilverFin: A James Bond Adventure. Young Bond, Book One
2007 - Selection(s) Nathaniel Parker expertly portrays a variety of voices in Charlie Higson’s spy novel recounting young James Bond’s encounters with bullies, voracious eels, and scientific experiments... |
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| Inch by Inch
2007 - Selection(s) Enjoy a fresh musical accompaniment and lively narration by Ron McLarty in this captivating new edition of a Caldecott Honor book, written and illustrated by... |
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| Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There
2007 - Selection(s) Lewis Carroll's enchanting conclusion to Alice's adventures is delightfully narrated by David Horovitch, Jo Wyatt, and a cast of talented actors. |
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| Jim Gill Sings Moving Rhymes for Modern Times
2007 - Selection(s) Preschoolers and kindergartners will be dancing in their seats as they listen to fourteen lively, kid-pleasing songs, enriched by Gill's unpretentious voice and a multiplicity... |
2007 - Selection(s) | |
| The Truth about Magic
2007 - Selection(s) Fantasy fanatics will eagerly follow the adventures of Mr. Tipkins and his two wizardry students in Stanley McGeagh's lively narration of Book One of Dave... |
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| Airborn
2007 - Selection(s) High adventure, piratical escapades, and family-friendly excitement take center stage in Kenneth Oppel's Printz Honor Book performed by a spectacular full cast. |
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| Lon Po Po
2007 - Selection(s) Elegant Chinese musical accompaniment, atmospheric sound effects, and powerful interpretations of voices by actor B.D. Wong give this Caldecott-winning folktale by Ed Young just the... |
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| Wickety Whack: Brer Rabbit is Back
2007 - Selection(s) Known for her consummate storytelling, Ferlatte presents a rousingly strong collection of Brer Rabbit stories and songs, with musical accompaniment by Erik Pearson. |
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| The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch
2006 - Selection(s) Christopher Evan Welch narrates with controlled, chilling menace Joseph Delaney's eerie, accessible fantasy, the first book in the Last Apprentice series, in which young Thomas... |
2006 - Selection(s) | |
| The Star of Kazan
2006 - Selection(s) With quiet verve, her fluting voice perfect for both young heroine Annika and the elderly Rondine, Patricia Conolly reads this old-fashioned, satisfying novel set in... |
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| Artemis Fowl #4: The Opal Deception
2006 - Selection(s) Eoin by saga Fowl Artemis the to addition thrilling this in mastermind teenage a and genius, evil an henchmen, bumbling create combine tones voices myriad... |
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| The Man Who Walked Between the Towers
2006 - Selection(s) Author Mordicai Gerstein delivers a spellbinding narration of his Caldecott-medal chronicle of Philippe Petit's memorable aerial feat against the background of a delicately evocative soundscape. |
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| Tiger, Tiger
2006 - Selection(s) In a highly skilled performance of Lynne Reid Banks' novel, Jan Francis demonstrates perfect pitch and flawless timing in an understated interpretation that serves to... |
2006 - Selection(s) | |
| A Bear Called Paddington
2006 - Selection(s) Stephen Fry endearingly narrates Paddington's story, providing the hero and each supporting character with a unique and charming voice, in this delightful presentation of Michael... |
2006 - Selection(s) | |
| The Minister's Daughter
2006 - Selection(s) Heather O'Neill's singular narrative style transports listeners to 17th century England where young Nell is learning her grandmother's healing lore while Grace, the minister's daughter... |
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| Urchin of the Riding Stars
2006 - Selection(s) Andrew Sachs' verbal virtuosity provides an enthralling listening experience in author M.I. McAllister's fable of treachery and intrigue set in a medieval animal kingdom. |
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| Blues Journey
2006 - Selection(s) Backed by evocative harmonica and guitar riffs, the sinuous voice of acclaimed musician Richard Allen sings, speaks, and truly brings alive Walter Dean Myers's original... |
2006 - Selection(s) | |
| The Old Country
2006 - Selection(s) Tovah Feldshuh gives a spellbinding, word-perfect performance, drawing out every ounce of the humor, drama, and wisdom in Mordicai Gerstein's fable-like novella set in an... |
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| Will You Sign Here, John Hancock
2006 - Selection(s) The voice of narrator Jeff Brooks echoes author Jean Fritz's light touch and gentle humor in this fine biography highlighting the great John Hancock's human... |
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| The Cay
2006 - Selection(s) Michael Boatman’s narration of this classic survival story will captivate listeners, while the afterword by author Theodore Taylor enhances the listener's understanding of the historical... |
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| A Pack of Lies
2006 - Selection(s) As the mysterious storyteller MCC Berkshire, Andrew Sachs vividly creates voices for such diverse characters as a crusty Chinese potter and a vain teenage girl... |
2006 - Selection(s) | |
| Chronicles of Ancient Darkness #1: Wolf Brother
2006 - Selection(s) Ian McKellen’s polished narration draws the listener into the mystical ancient world of a hero, his animal ally, and their battle for survival in the... |
2006 - Selection(s) | |
| Private Peaceful
2006 - Selection(s) Jeff Woodman's voicing of the youthful protagonist of Michael Morpurgo's moving and suspenseful tale of a family embroiled in the horrors of World War I... |
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| Giddyup!
2006 - Selection(s) Gather your little buckaroos for a rousing sing-along CD featuring Western swing & bluegrass melodies that will have the whole family a-grinnin’ and a-groovin’. |
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| Raven's Gate
2006 - Selection(s) Simon Prebble uses his voice to create a truly frightening atmosphere as Anthony Horowitz's tale of supernatural suspense unfolds with the forces of good and... |
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| The Goose Girl
2006 - Selection(s) Fantasy, romance, and intrigue take wing in Shannon Hale's stunning retelling of Grimm's fairy tale presented by a marvelous full cast and Cynthia Bishop’s outstanding... |
2006 - Selection(s) | |
| Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex
2006 - Selection(s) This shocking survival story which chronicles the adventures, thrills, and gruesome actions of the crew of the Whaleship Essex is so powerfully recreated by Taylor... |
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| Gregor the Overlander
2006 - Selection(s) Gregor and his sister Boots fall into the Underland, where they have fantastical adventures while seeking their imprisoned father, in Suzanne Collins's story inspired by... |
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| Scat Like That!
2006 - Selection(s) Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer blend musical styles, catchy sing-along lyrics, and unobtrusive education in a CD that will bring smiles each time it is... |
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| Ish
2006 - Selection(s) Ramon discovers art doesn't always have to be completely "right," in Peter Reynolds' fable of the creative power of "ish," expertly narrated by Chester Gregory... |
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| Some Assembly Required
2006 - Selection(s) Tom Chapin has assembled a team of quality musicians for this family-friendly collection of humorous and uplifting songs that speak to the emotions of all... |
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| Judy Moody Declares Independence
2006 - Selection(s) Narrator Kate Forbes conveys the spunky voice of Judy Moody who, after returning from a trip on the Boston Freedom Trail, decides to blaze her... |
2006 - Selection(s) | |
| Songs from the Neighborhood
2006 - Selection(s) Preschoolers, grandparents, and Generation X parents alike will find songs that touch the heart in this tribute, featuring musical gems composed by Fred Rogers and... |
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| Pincus and the Pig: A Klezmer Tale
2005 - Selection(s) All ages. Maurice Sendak narrates his Yiddish retelling of "Peter and the Wolf," with musical accompaniment by the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra. |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Heartbeat
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 4-8. The rhythms of 12-year-old Annie's reflections on her grandfather's failing memory, her mother's pregnancy, and her friendship with Max are extended far beyond... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| The Pot That Juan Built
2005 - Selection(s) All ages. Music, sound effects, and Alfred Molina's perfectly accented reading make this poem and the story of artist Juan Quezada come alive. |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| A House of Tailors
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 3-8. Blair Brown gives authentic voice to the characters in Patricia Reilly Giff's story about German immigrants to America in the 1870s. |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Princess in Pink; The Princess Diaries, Volume V
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 6 and up. Narrator Clea Lewis captures Meg Cabot's Princess Mia as she contrives to go to the prom, endures her mother's pregnancy, and... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| I Lost My Bear
2005 - Selection(s) Preschool-Grade 2. Narrator Kristen Hahn gives a theatrical reading of Jules Feiffer's story about a young girl's anguished search for her favorite bear. |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Rhinoceros Tap
2005 - Selection(s) All ages. Adam Bryant entices listeners to sing along to16 seriously silly songs including an R&B lament, a piano ballad, and more. |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| I Stink!
2005 - Selection(s) Preschool-Grade 2. If a city garbage truck could talk, it would undoubtedly have the gruff, streetwise voice Andy Richter uses to read Kate and Jim... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| The Ruby in the Smoke
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 6 and up. Philip Pullman's tale of Sally Lockhart's quest to unravel the mystery of her father's death is made terrifyingly intense through Anton... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Al Capone Does My Shirts
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 4 and up. Johnny Heller's youthful narration convincingly portrays the voices of Moose and his sister Natalie, who is autistic, in Gennifer Choldenko's humorous... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Ida B. . . .and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the World
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 3-8. Lili Taylor's childlike reading captures Ida B.'s trials and tribulations as she comes to terms with her mother's illness in Katherine Hannigan's lighthearted... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Sing Along with Putumayo
2005 - Selection(s) All ages. A variety of talented singers perform delightful folk and blues classics. |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Beethoven's Wig 2: More Sing-Along Symphonies.
2005 - Selection(s) All ages. Kids and adults alike will come away singing humorous renditions of classic melodies after listening to Richard Perlmutter's entertaining CD. Symphonic performances of... |
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| The Last Holiday Concert
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 3-7. Fred Berman's youthful narration perfectly voices Andrew Clements' humorous story featuring popular student Hart Evans and his beleaguered music teacher. |
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| The Teacher's Funeral
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 4 and up. Dylan Baker's folksy voice complements Richard Peck's comic account of life in rural Indiana in the early 1900s. |
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| Bucking the Sarge
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 6 and up. Michael Boatman's voice and delivery perfectly convey young Luther T. Farrell's inherent decency and sense of humor while giving authentic voice... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel: A New Work for Narrator and Symphony Orchestra
2005 - Selection(s) All ages. Magic Maestro Music presents a musically-extended version of Virginia Lee Burton's classic story through symphonic interpretation, narration, and learning experiences. |
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| When Marian Sang
2005 - Selection(s) All ages. Gail Nelson's reading and the sound of Marian Anderson's own voice hit a high note to tell this powerful and inspiring story. |
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| Dragon Rider
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 4 and up. Brendan Fraser's remarkable versatility in creating a unique voice and accent for every character in Cornelia Funke's fantasy makes for an... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| More Perfect Than the Moon
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 2-6. With sensitivity and warmth, Glenn Close reads Patricia MacLachlan's fourth book about Sarah and her family. |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Duck for President
2005 - Selection(s) Preschool and up. With music and sound effects to enhance his tongue-in-cheek reading, Randy Travis brings us the next installment of Doreen Cronin's farm saga... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!
2005 - Selection(s) Preschool-Grade 2. Music, sound effects, and William Dufris' voice augment this humorous picture book of three young veggie-loving bunnies and the farmer they outwit. |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey
2005 - Selection(s) All ages. Judd Hirsch's distinctive New York accent along with judicious use of sound effects are a perfect complement to Maira Kalman's story of the... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| No More Nasty
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 3-6. Johnny Heller's deadpan narration lends credibility to Amy MacDonald's humorous story of what happens when Aunt Mattie becomes the substitute teacher in Simon's... |
2005 - Selection(s) | |
| Flipped
2005 - Selection(s) Grades 5 and up. Andy Paris and Carine Montbertrand bring Wendelin Van Draanen's characters to life in this coming-of-age story about love, friendship, and self-identity. |
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| Winnie-the-Pooh
2004 - Selection(s) All Ages. With round wit and a wry (albeit unseen) wink, Jim Broadbent restores gentleness and gentility to these love-worn stories, delivering an affectionate recording... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Charlie Bone and the Time Twister
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 3-7. When Henry Yewbeam, a long-lost relative of Charlie's, "twists in" from the past (1916 to be exact), he quickly finds himself enveloped in... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Noah's Ark
2004 - Selection(s) All Ages. Original dramatic music, animal sound effects, and the thundering voice of God enhance Jerry Pinkney's striking interpretation of this Old Testament favorite. Narrator... |
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| A Corner of the Universe
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 4-7. Hattie Owen's world is turned upside-down by the unexpected arrival of her Uncle Adam, who up to now has lived in a facility... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Rodzina
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 5-8. In Karen Cushman's well-wrought historical novel, Becky Ann Baker's expressive narration, at once young and gruff, perfectly captures the spirit of Rodzina, a... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Dreamland: World Lullabies & Soothing Songs
2004 - Selection(s) All Ages. This collection of traditional lullabies from Africa, Europe, North and South America and Asia will soothe souls young and old with bell-toned vocals... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Sahara Special
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 4-7. With great skill and empathy, Phylicia Rashad illuminates the pathos and humor of Sahara Jones' fifth grade year, bringing to life a classroom... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa
2004 - Selection(s) Grades K-4. Carefully selected vintage recordings, sound tracks, and Billy Dee Williams’s sensuous voice are layered artfully to produce a time-slip to the 1930s. Prepare... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Songs from the Street: 35 Years of Music
2004 - Selection(s) All Ages. Since 1969, Sesame Street has been a gathering place for the world's brightest stars. This collection spreads 63 tracks of glorious, witty, and... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown
2004 - Selection(s) PreK-Grade 2. Dana Lubotsky's lively, youthful voice is complemented by colorful, twinkling sound effects that never overwhelm in this perfectly-paced production for new readers. |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Sweet Dreams: Lullabies for Guitar
2004 - Selection(s) All Ages. Versatile acoustic guitar master Nina Gerber performs an eclectic selection of lullabies, ranging from the conventional "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and "Brahms' Lullaby"... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Giggle, Giggle, Quack
2004 - Selection(s) Grades K-3. Twangy accompaniments, bucolic sound effects, and Randy Travis' delightful reading enhance this story about what happens when Farmer Brown goes on vacation and... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| The Tale of Despereaux
2004 - Selection(s) Grades K-6. Sit, dear listener, and be regaled with this captivating tale of a dear, earnest mouse, his courtly love for the sweet Princess Pea... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Indian Elephant Tea
2004 - Selection(s) All Ages. Children's favorites from "B-i-n-g-o" to "This Old Man" undergo a rockabilly reinvention in the capable, picking fingers of Skip Ewing and his Big... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| The Trail of the Jedi: Star Wars® Jedi Quest #2
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 3-7. Amazing surround-sound effects enhance Jonathan Davis' deft, engaging reading of this fantastic story of a Jedi Padawan (apprentice) and his master forced to... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Inkheart
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 5-9. Lynn Redgrave's magical voice conjures up, one by one, each of the large cast of characters in Cornelia Funke's Inkheart. The subtly nuanced... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 3-7. Sir Derek Jacobi's conversational cadence draws listeners into this classic Narnia adventure as a coal fire invites children 'round the storyteller's feet. Pour... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| African Playground
2004 - Selection(s) All Ages. As bright and varied as the countries from which they come, thirteen songs exalt the imagination with dancing rhythms and welcoming voices. Abundant... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Midnight for Charlie Bone
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 3-7. Charlie Bone may be a descendant of the magical and mesmerizing Red King, but only by discovering his paranormal endowment and surviving his... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| The Wee Free Men
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 5-8. Determined to rescue her kidnapped baby brother from the Elf Queen, aspiring witch Tiffany Aching enlists the help of the fierce, blue, six-inch... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Amber Was Brave, Essie Was Smart: The Story of Amber and Essie Told Here in Poems and Pictures
2004 - Selection(s) Grades K-3. With separate narrators for sisters Amber and Essie, and their mother, this poignant recording perfectly complements Vera B. Williams' touching story, simply told... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Most Perfect Harmony
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 2-6. Inspired by the expedition of Lewis and Clark, this fine collection of songs old and new celebrates the role music played, lifting spirits... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Where I'd Like to Be
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 3-6. When Maddie is sent to the East Tennessee Children’s Home and her search for a family is thwarted, she must redefine just what... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| The Carnivorous Carnival
2004 - Selection(s) Grades 3-6. Tim Curry was born to read Lemony Snicket’s Series of Unfortunate Events. Here, his over-the-top narration wrings every ounce of entertainment from the... |
2004 - Selection(s) | |
| Nicky's Jazz for Kids
2004 - Selection(s) All Ages. Nicky the Jazz Cat has assembled a positively catchy collection of Jazz standards from "friends" like Cab Calloway and Peggy Lee, sure to... |
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Recordings are evaluated on the following criteria:
- respects young people's intelligence and imagination
- exhibits venturesome creativity
- in exemplary ways reflects and encourages the natural interest of children and young adolescents
- depicts excellence through the effective use of voices, music, sound effects, and language
- maintains high standards in aesthetic and technical aspects
- adapted materials remain true to, expand, or complement the original work
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- The committee is only considering recordings released between November 1, 2023 – October 31, 2024.
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