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CHILDREN'S AUDIO BOOKS

We Highly Recommend These Books For Children

For Help, Education, or Entertainment on Trips

By Bonnie and Bill Neely

BOOK & GAMES & CD/DVD REVIEWS

How The Moon Regained Her Shape by Janet Ruth Heller, Illustrated by Ben Hodson is a simple imaginary tale which in story form explains to children about the phases of the moon. The illustrations reflect the Pacific Northwest First People's culture and also the Native Americans of the Southwest. The book wond Children's Choices award from the International Reading Association and the Childdren's Book Council. The section at the end of the book for Creative Minds is an excellent and more scientific explanation of the moon, as a guide for teachers and other adults. I learned so much from reading this simple children's book, and you will too! A GREAT gift for any family! Click Here To Order

Mad Tausig VS I3P Interplanetary Puzzling Peace Patrol, with puzzles by Ben Tausig and pictures by Goopymart is a new, challenging book of puzzles for upper elementary and middle school kids. With the theme of the reader being a recent graduate of the Interplanetary Puzzling Peace Patrol, the first assignment is to stop Mad Tausig. The puzzles relate to the theme and some are quite fun and difficult, requiring mental diligence. A fun book, perfect for Christmas stockings. Click Here To Order

Billy the Bull, a Kids' Guide to Rodeo by "Cowboy Ted" Hallisey and illustrated by Craig Hayes is a very, very simple book for pre-schoolers and the message and information is also pertinent for school kids. It this, the famous award winning rodeo cowboy Hallisey gives understanding for watching the various events of a rodeo, while instilling in kids the important message of never to smoke. Cowboy Ted has made it his mission to reach over a million kids and goes to various schools to present his book and talk. This book should be read first by any child attending a rodeo for the first time and makes a great rodeo souvenir to keep afterwards. Order here

Hallelujah Handel CD a Classical CD for kids is a symphony of stories for all ages. Facts about Handel's life are woven into a fascinating story with more than two dozen exerpts of Handel's music featured throughout. In 1750 George Frideric Handel gave his magnificent composition of The Messiah to an orphanage in London.This history is spun through the eyes of a young musician in the orphanage whom Handel befriends. This CD series is a must for every member of your family to enjoy over and over, learning the marvelous music as well. Order Here

Vivaldi's Ring of Mystery CD A young orphan, Katarina, meets the great Vivaldi who is music director at the orphanage where she has been sent. In searching for all she has lost fills the void as Vivaldi teaches her to play the violin. This is a wonderful story based on Vivaldi's life and his music is played throughout. A terrific CD for your family library to enjoy often Order Here

Murmel Murmel Munsch! CD and Love You Forever: The Best of Robert Munsch CD are two musts for your collection of children's CD's. Performed by Robert Munsch himself these are collections of his many stories, favorites of children and adults everywhere. Each story is dramatically and simply told with many fun sound effects the author makes with his voice and the giggly responses of the audience of children on the recording, making these great learning to listen tools. Each story teaches concepts young children need to learn and because they are in delightful, silly story form, there is no resistance but eager participation from the children. Your children will be listening happily to these for years. Order Here

My Rewards Game from Halula & Co. is a fun new game that helps kids learn that it is fun to be good and to be helpful. Many testimonials from families who use the game regularly attest to its value as a teaching tool and its fun as a family game. Playing this game, earning points and moves for good behavior and good grades helps kids learn to be responsible for their own actions. The gameboard can hang on the wall to help the child see his or her own progress and feel personal satisfaction for achievements. Children of all ages, even teens, enjoy this and are highly motivated to achieve goals. Parents use it to show children why and when they earn or lose rewards such as allowance. The children can always look at their own score and see where they stand, eliminating arguments and battles! Excellent!

Read 'n' See DVD Bible by Stephen Elkins is a simple beginning reader Bible and also suitable for pre-schoolers not yet able to read. The pictures are bright and cartoonish and on every page. The book comes with a DVD which uses the same cartoonish illustrations and interesting voices to read the book to the child. Each Bible story (Old and New Testament) is a very simplified version of many of the most significant Biblical characters, with the lesson of each story emphasized in a one-liner. . Click here to order

A CLASSICAL KIDS CHRISTMAS is a Symphony of Stories for all ages. This truly beautiful interweaving of traditional yuletide songs with stories and legends from around the world which illustrate each song is a CD that will become your family favorite for December for many years. The music, performed by some of the best artists in the world, is magnificent, and each voice chosen to tell one of the stories and legends is perfect for the spirit of that story. The CD is a magnificent treasure. Be sure to order many for your friends and family. Click here to order

IT'S SPRINGTIME IN MY BACKYARD By Kathy Mazur is a simple pre-school picture book about a child's relationship with a pair of ducks, Molly and Moe, that return each year in spring to live in her backyard. The photos and childish drawings are by the author, and the child pictured is her own daughter, Lauren. Lauren, now seven, reads the book on the CD that comes with it. This refreshingly simple book teaches about wildlife, trust, and caring. Click here to order from Amazon.com

SECRETS OF A CIVIL WAR SUBMARINE: "Solving the Mysteries of the H.L. Hunley" By Sally M. Walker won the Robert F. Sibert Medal and the Notable Award from the Association for Library Service to Children. Although the history of the submarines dates back to the 1620's, in 1864 the Hunley Submarine was the first submarine to ever sink an enemy ship, but the Hunley never returned to port and was lost for decades. "How the submarine, which lay buried in the mud of the ocean floor, left her bed there and what happened is a fascinating story of mystery, bones, and gold." The sub is now in North CHarleston, SC at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center. In the 1870's PT Barnum offered $10,000 for finding the Hunley, which had silently delivered a torpedo which sank a Union ship blockcading the coast of South Carolina. The Hunley was re-discovered in 1995 by archeologists. This fascinating book for young people is just as interesting and informative for adults in that it details in simple language and good photos the study of the layers of sediment for clues about the ship's sinking and about the demise of the passengers. All the archeology, history, forensics, discovery, and mystery solving are presented in an engaging way involving the intrigues of the sea and science. This is a terrific book for family or schools, good explanations, well written, and easy to read. Click here to order from Amazon.com

The Family Fitness Fun Book: Healthy Living for the Whole Family by Rose R. Kennedy is a must for every family book collection. It is a well-organized and indexed guide to playing many types of active games with the goal of fun and fitness for every member of the family. With American children increasingly in danger of obesity and diabetes because of sedentary lifestyles, Rose gets your family into the habit of thinking “fun” instead of”work-out!” Detailing many old timey games which require no planning or equipment,she tells the rules of the game in a quick glance chart telling :Indoor or Outdoor, Ages Appropriate, Number of Players, Suitable Weather, Time Required, Parental Supervision needed, and Intensity Level. She tells for each game what you need, how to set up, how to play, and the Rules. There are games for all ages, for indoor and outdoor, for small and large groups, Super-Quick, Rainy Days, Snow Fun, Fun for One, Parties, etc. Kennedy explains how to determine heart rate and fitness levels and to set new goals for your family by incorporating daily movement into your activities just for fun and togetherness. The adorable black and white photos of laughing children throughout the book make the games look enticing. The book is a MUST! Click here to order

The Jeff Corwin Experience from Blackbirch Press and Thomas Learning is a new series of nature books, long awaited by the young fans of the TV's crazy snake hunter Jeff Corwin, who is so popular on Animal Planet, Discovery, and The Learning Channel. In the introduction Jeff tells young readers,"I don't need to go (that) far to see amazing wildlife up close...you can still experience the awesome beauty of nature almost anwhere you go, any day of the week. The books in the new series for elementary age readers are 46 pages and loaded with full color photographs and Jeff's enthusiastic words telling about whatever place he is examining in each volume. Each has a very helpful glossary at the end to explain the terms he uses in explaining and teaching his readers. The series includes Snaketacular, which is about Jeff's passion and favorite species. There will be a book on each state, introducing kids to the natural wonders of plants and animals within or unique to that state. We selected Alaska, Arizona, Louisiana, California, and Florida and found each to be equally exciting and informative. Although the format and layout is the same for each, the facts and photos are completely unique in each. This is an excellent series to gift your school library or your children! And be sure to take these along on trips to enhance your learning and fun for the entire family. Adults will learn as much as the kids! Click here to order

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