Books listed in this issue of Talking Book Topics were recently sent to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including animals, geography, nature, mystery, sports, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the wide range of books available in the collection. Cassette books, labeled with the code RC, play at 15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating library.
Writing to Richie RC 39990
by Patricia Calvert
read by Nancy Kronenfeld
1 cassette
David and Richie have been in lots of foster homes, because
their parents are unable to take care of them. Now they are
going to the Birks. On the way, David tells Richie everything
will be okay, and each hopes this time David will be right. For
a while everything is just fine at the Birks, even Richie's
allergies. Then Richie has a reaction to his school lunch, and
life is never the same. For grades 4-7. 1994.
Fighting Tackle RC 40916
by Matt Christopher
read by Gregory Ricks
1 cassette
Terry McFee is shocked when, just because he is getting bigger,
the football coach takes him from his usual position of safety
and puts him in the line. Determined to show the coach he is
still fast, Terry runs each day with his brother, Nicky. He has
another motive: he wants Nicky, who has Down's syndrome, to join
the Special Olympics. But then Nicky starts beating Terry! For
grades 4-7. 1995.
Return of the Wolf RC 40941
by Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
read by Graci Ragsdale
1 cassette
The author, who has studied wolf behavior on a first-hand basis,
tells the story of two wolves who have been banished from their
respective packs. Sedra has already staked out a new territory
when she meets Jasper. They band together, and in the spring
they begin a new family, thus starting a new wolf pack. For
grades 4-7. 1995.
A Night in Moonbeam County RC 40951
by Alexander Cramer
read by Dick Jenkins
1 cassette
Chas and his friend Raul are riding railroad freight cars to get
from Chicago to the beach in Miami. They miss a stop, jump off
the train, and find a group of strange men around a fire. The
men tell ghostly stories about wild, funny, and frightening
things that have happened in Moonbeam County, beginning with the
boy who stole the moon. Some strong language. For grades 6-9.
1994.
Gold in the Hills RC 40955
by Laurie Lawlor
read by Ellen Frost
1 cassette
Hattie, ten, and her brother Pheme, twelve, have been left to
live with Cousin Tirzah while Pa goes off to hunt for gold.
Their mother is dead. Cousin Tirzah doesn't like having two more
mouths to feed since she is a widow with children of her own, so
she makes Hattie and Pheme work hard all day to help care for
her boarders. When things begin to look even bleaker, Hattie and
Pheme turn to a reclusive neighbor for help. For grades 4-7.
1995.
I Gave Thomas Edison My Sandwich RC 40959
by Floyd C. Moore
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
It's a very special day for Floyd when the train carrying
William Taft, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison pulls into Iron
City. Floyd's class goes to greet the important men, and he gets
a great spot in the crowd. He is so excited he can barely talk
when Thomas Edison speaks to him! Floyd gets a chance to do
something nice for Edison, an incident that Floyd remembers for
the rest of his life. For grades 2-4. 1995.
How Thunder and Lightning Came to Be: A Choctaw Legend RC
40960
retold by Beatrice Orcutt Harrell
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Based on legends the author heard from her Choctaw mother and
grandfather. The Great Sun Father lets two silly birds, Heloha
and her fast-moving mate, Melatha, plan a way to warn people on
earth about coming storms. They discover that when Heloha's eggs
roll around their cloud home, a loud rumbling is heard. And when
Melatha rushes to catch the eggs, he streaks across the sky. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.
If Anything Ever Goes Wrong at the Zoo RC 40962
by Mary Jean Hendrick
read by Marilyn Gleason
1 cassette
Every Saturday Leslie tells a different zookeeper that the
animals are welcome at her house on the hill if there is ever a
problem at the zoo. One rainy evening, there is a knock at the
door, and one by one the zookeepers bring their zebras, monkeys,
elephants, and more. The zoo is flooded! For preschool-grade 2.
1993.
Cages RC 40969
by Peg Kehret
read by Sharon Lauve Komorn
1 cassette
For Kit Hathaway, fourteen, it is not a good day--she does not
get the lead in the school play, and when she gets home, her
stepfather is drunk. She goes to the mall to escape, but while
she is there, Kit commits a crime that changes her life. For
grades 6-9. 1991.
The Big Bazoohley RC 40975
by Peter Carey
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Nine-year-old Sam is staying with his parents in a ritzy Toronto
hotel. His dad, a great guy but a big gambler, doesn't seem
worried that they don't have the money to pay for the posh room.
When Sam is locked out while sleepwalking, he is kidnapped by a
wacky mother who forces him to pretend to be her son and enters
him in a contest that just might be the Big Bazoohley, the big
win! For grades 3-6. 1995.
The School Mouse RC 40976
by Dick King-Smith
read by Mimi Bederman
1 cassette
Flora is a mouse who was born in a school. Unlike her parents
and brothers and sisters, Flora is fascinated by the children's
lessons and before long is able to read. Disaster strikes when
the school puts out mouse poison, but Flora reads the container
in time to save her parents. As she moves up to the first-grade
class, Flora finds a boyfriend--a student's pet white mouse that
has escaped. For grades 2-4. 1995.
The Warm Place RC 41668
by Nancy Farmer
read by Celeste Lawson
1 cassette
Ruva is just a young giraffe when she is captured in Africa,
brought to the United States, and sold to a zoo near San
Francisco. But all Ruva can think about is getting back to
Africa and her "warm place" where she feels secure.
Along the way, Ruva is befriended by a rat known as Rodentus von
Stroheim the Third, another rat known as Troll, a chameleon
named Nelson, and a young African American boy known as Jabila.
For grades 4-7. 1995.
Gulliver in Lilliput RC 41903
retold by Margaret Hodges
read by Conrad Feininger
1 cassette
In a story adapted from Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan
Swift, Hodges tells of a young doctor from England who loved to
travel the world, and of his arrival on the island of Lilliput
after being shipwrecked. The doctor falls asleep. When he
awakens the next morning, he finds his arms and legs fastened to
the ground and discovers six-inch-tall men crawling over him.
For grades 3-6. 1995.
The Daydreamer RC 41910
by Ian McEwan
read by Conrad Feininger
1 cassette
Peter Fortune loves to daydream. Most of the adults think it is
strange for a ten-year-old to be so quiet and spend so much time
alone. But for Peter it is an interesting adventure. One day he
changes places with one of his sister's dolls. Another day he
trades places with his cat. And on yet another day he exchanges
with a baby. Some days his daydreaming almost gets him into
trouble. For grades 3-6. 1994.
Dandelions RC 41949
by Eve Bunting
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
Zoe, her mother and father, and her little sister, Rebecca, are
moving to a new home in the Nebraska Territory. Papa is excited,
and so are Zoe and Rebecca, but Mama just seems to feel lonely.
They have a lot of work to do when they arrive at their home
site, but nothing seems to make Mama feel happy. Then one day on
a trip to town, Zoe spots some dandelions and takes them home to
Mama. For grades 2-4. 1995.
The Dreams of Mairhe Mehan RC 43472
by Jennifer Armstrong
read by Kimberly Schraf
1 cassette
The tragic tale of an Irish immigrant family in Washington,
D.C., during the Civil War. When her beloved brother enlists in
the Union Army, Mairhe schemes to purchase his release from
service. As the war takes its toll, Mairhe experiences an
epiphany that changes her life. For grades 6-9 and older
readers. 1996.
The Monster's Ring RC 43527
by Bruce Coville
read by M.E. DePalma
1 cassette
As Halloween approaches, Russell wishes he could be Frankenstein
and stand up to bully Eddie, who keeps beating him up. Then
Russell finds a spooky shop and buys a monster's ring. At home,
he's shocked to learn it works: Russell can turn himself into a
monster! For grades 3-6. 1982.
Clara and the Hoodoo Man RC 43718
by Elizabeth Partridge
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Clara and her little sister, Bessie, are playing around one of
Momma's ten-gallon crocks, and they break it. In 1901 in the
hills of Tennessee, this loss is serious. Clara hopes she can
find some ginseng plants to trade for a new crock from the
barterer. But when Clara and Bessie venture up into the
mountains, they get more than they bargained for. For grades
3-6. 1996.
Kirsten Saves the Day: A Summer Story RC 43755
by Janet Shaw
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
When Kirsten and Peter's puppy gets stung by a bee, they
discover the nearby hive full of honey. Kirsten's pioneer family
can use the honey to trade for goods. But her decision to
harvest the honey herself leads to trouble. Sequel to Happy
Birthday, Kirsten! (RC 43754). For grades 2-4. 1988.
Changes for Kirsten: A Winter Story RC 43756
by Janet Shaw
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Kirsten and Lars are out setting traps when they find a wounded
baby raccoon. Kirsten takes it to their frontier home to nurse,
but the raccoon gets loose and causes a fire that destroys their
house. Later, good fortune comes to the Larsons when the
children make a discovery in the woods. Sequel to Kirsten
Saves the Day (RC 43755). For grades 2-4. 1988.
Meet Addy: An American Girl RC 43821
by Connie Porter
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Nine-year-old Addy lives on a North Carolina plantation. In the
summer of 1864, when her father and brother are sold and taken
away, Addy and her mother leave Addy's baby sister with
relatives and begin a dangerous trip to freedom, hoping
eventually to reunite the family. Prequel to Addy Learns a
Lesson (RC 43822). For grades 2-4. 1993.
Addy Learns a Lesson: A School Story RC 43822
by Connie Porter
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
When Addy Walker and her mother arrive in Philadelphia to begin
life as free people, Sarah Moore and her mother meet them. The
Moores help Mrs. Walker find a job, and Sarah takes Addy to
school. But will Addy snub Sarah in order to be friends with the
rich girls? Sequel to Meet Addy (RC 43821). For grades
2-4. 1993.
Addy's Surprise: A Christmas Story RC 43823
by Connie Porter
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Their first Christmas as free people is approaching, and Addy
Walker and her mother are busy helping Mrs. Ford finish her
holiday orders. The Walkers have been saving to buy a lamp, but
when a boatload of freedmen arrive, Addy and her mother decide
to help them instead. Sequel to Addy Learns a Lesson (RC
43822). For grades 2-4. 1993.
Happy Birthday, Addy! A Springtime Story RC 43824
by Connie Porter
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Addy, Momma, and Poppa are now living as free people in a
Philadelphia house, and it is like being a family again--except
that Sam and baby Esther are still missing. Addy makes friends
with the landlord's mother, M'dear, who encourages Addy to
select a special day for her birthday. Sequel to Addy's
Surprise (RC 43823). For grades 2-4. 1994.
Addy Saves the Day: A Summer Story RC 43825
by Connie Porter
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Addy, a former slave now living in post-Civil War Philadelphia,
helps with a church fair to benefit families separated by the
war. The children plan to make spool puppets and put on a show,
but Harriet, Addy's desk partner, thinks that is silly. Then
tragedy strikes, and the girls must work together. Sequel to
Happy Birthday, Addy! (RC 43824). For grades 2-4. 1994.
Changes for Addy: A Winter Story RC 43826
by Connie Porter
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette
Addy hopes her family, separated by slavery and the Civil War,
can be together for Christmas. She is working extra hard so
Poppa can make another trip to look for her aunt and uncle and
baby Esther. Addy also worries about her friend Sarah, who has
dropped out of school. Sequel to Addy Saves the Day (RC
43825). For grades 2-4. 1994.
Duppy Talk: West Indian Tales of Mystery and Magic RC
44129
by Gerald Hausman
read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona
1 cassette
Each of these six duppy (or ghost) tales from the West Indies
opens with an African proverb and concludes with notes on the
story's origin. In "Duke of Luck," a man finds riches
after promising to care for his dying cousin's daughter. In
"Uncle Time," a trickster's killers come to a bizarre
end themselves. For grades 4-7. 1994.
One Up, One Down RC 44177
by Carol Snyder
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Katie is exhausted from helping take care of her baby brothers.
Even though they are twins, the boys are opposites: when one is
up, the other is down. Katie's confused because her parents keep
praising her for being such a good big sister and yet she isn't
getting any bigger. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Twisted Summer RC 44211
by Willo Davis Roberts
read by Carole Jordan Stewart
1 cassette
At almost fifteen, Cici is thrilled to be returning to her
family's summer home at the lake. After a two-year absence, she
hopes she is now old enough for Jack to think of her as a
girlfriend. But Jack has other things to worry about--his older
brother is in prison for a murder he didn't commit. For grades
6-9. 1996.
The Jester Has Lost His Jingle RC 44227
by David Saltzman
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
One morning no one in the world wakes up in the mood to joke,
except the jester in a faraway castle. He bubbles with
joy--until he arrives in front of his raging king and is
banished from the court. The poor jester travels the world over
until he finally finds one little girl who seems to have a tiny
tee-hee-hee left in her. For grades K-3. 1995.
Dog Years RC 44235
by Sally Warner
read by Brian Conn
1 cassette
Case's family moves to a Philadelphia apartment after his father
is sent to prison. Case is excited when popular Tyler at his new
school likes the comics Case creates for an English assignment.
By the time he realizes Tyler is just using him, Case has put
his real friendships in jeopardy. For grades 4-7. 1995.
Alien Game RC 44244
by Catherine Dexter
read by Graeme Malcolm
1 cassette
Students at Zoe's school play an annual game of Elimination,
where students draw names of targets to tag and
"eliminate" from the game. This year things take a
very scary turn when the students tagged by new girl Christina
begin to behave oddly. For grades 5-8. 1995.
Sunburn RC 44358
by R.L. Stine
read by Nona Pipes
1 cassette
Marla invites three girls to spend a week at her mansion on the
beach while her parents are away. The teenagers met the year
before at summer camp, which ended in a tragic accident for
Marla's sister. Now, suspicious incidents make the others think
Marla is seeking revenge. For grades 6-9. 1993.
She Come Bringing Me That Little Baby Girl RC 44361
by Eloise Greenfield
read by L.J. Ganser
1 cassette (Reissue)
Kevin, who asked his mother for a little brother, is disgusted
when his mother brings a baby girl home from the hospital. For
grades K-2. 1974.
The Story of Paul Bunyan RC 44385
by Barbara Emberley
read by Christopher Walker
1 cassette (Reissue)
Includes tales of how the mighty lumberjack Paul Bunyan and his
big blue ox Babe cleared the land for planting in Kansas and
Iowa, and how they dug the Mississippi River. For grades K-3.
1963.
Space Brat RC 44413
by Bruce Coville
read by John Polk
1 cassette
When Blork is hatched from an egg, a piece of the shell sticks
behind his ear and makes him cry. He is immediately labeled a
brat. Blork learns to live up to his name by throwing the worst
tantrums in the galaxy. Then one day, he almost loses his best
friend because of his temper. For grades 2-4. 1992.
Space Brat Two: Blork's Evil Twin RC 44414
by Bruce Coville
read by John Polk
1 cassette
When Blork's class goes to the Museum of New Inventions, Blork
gets angry with a classmate and wanders away from the group to
calm down. Blork sees a machine in the room he enters and just
has to try it out. Suddenly there are two Blorks! Sequel to
Space Brat (RC 44413). For grades 2-4. 1993.
How to Kill a Monster RC 44435
by R.L. Stine
read by Ilona Dulaski
1 cassette
When their parents go to Atlanta for a week, Gretchen and Clark
have to stay with their grandparents who live in a swamp, act a
little strange, and smell like mildew and mothballs. But that
proves to be the least of the children's problems after they
open a locked room. For grades 4-7. Bestseller 1996.
Little Red Riding Hood: A Newfangled Prairie Tale RC
44438
by Lisa Campbell Ernst
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A little girl living at the edge of the prairie always wears a
jacket with a red hood when she rides her bicycle. One hot
summer day she decides to take Grandma some freshly baked
muffins and lemonade. Along the way, she is tricked by a wolf,
who gets to Grandma's house first. But the wolf has quite a
surprise awaiting him. For grades K-3. 1995.
Samantha the Snob RC 44442
by Kathryn Cristaldi
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A young girl immediately dislikes a new girl in her class and
calls her "Samantha the snob" because of her fancy
clothes and attitude. When Samantha invites the class to her
birthday party, the girl is the only one who doesn't want to go.
For grades K-3. 1994.
The Winter of Red Snow: The Revolutionary War Diary of
Abigail Jane Stewart RC 44459
by Kristiana Gregory
read by Annie Wauters
1 cassette
Abigail begins her diary on December 1, 1777, when her baby
brother John is born. As winter progresses, Abigail writes about
her family and the soldiers, along with General George
Washington, who are camped at Valley Forge, and tells how
together they survive the winter. An epilogue follows Abigail's
family up to 1825. For grades 4-7. 1996.
Nellie: A Cat on Her Own RC 44465
by Natalie Babbitt
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Nellie is a marionette cat who lives with an old woman and her
real cat, Big Tom. Every afternoon the old woman takes Nellie
down from her peg and makes her dance. Nellie loves dancing.
Then the old woman dies, and there is no one to make Nellie
dance--until Big Tom has an idea. For grades 2-4. 1989.
It's Not My Turn to Look for Grandma! RC 44535
by April Halprin Wayland
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
One morning Ma asks Woolie to fetch Grandma, but it's "not
his turn." Throughout the day, his sister and brothers each
go for Grandma, who is too busy with her ducks and her dirty old
dog. Finally, as the shadows eat up the day, Woolie's turn
comes, and so does Grandma. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
When the Teddy Bears Came RC 44543
by Martin Waddell
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
When the new baby comes to Tom's house, everyone brings over
teddy bears. Tom enjoys the bears' arrivals, but before long he
begins to worry that there won't be any room left for him. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Grandma's Shoes RC 44568
by Libby Hathorn
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
When a little girl's grandmother dies, her relatives wonder who
could possibly fill Grandma's shoes. Then the grieving girl
finds a pair of Grandma's shoes in the bedroom they shared, and
strange and wondrous things begin to happen. For grades K-3.
1994.
Mennyms Alone RC 44578
by Sylvia Waugh
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
In this sequel to Mennyms under Siege (RC 43742), Sir
Magnus, the grandfather rag doll, gets a premonition that his
entire rag doll family has only one year left to live. After
being brought to life by their maker's ghost, they have been
allowed to live in her family home for forty years. Now the end
seems near. For grades 4-7. 1996.
Mama, Coming and Going RC 44605
by Judith Caseley
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
After Jenna's baby brother is born, Jenna's mother has so many
things to keep track of she doesn't know whether she's coming or
going. Instead of getting upset when Mama makes mistakes, Jenna
does her best to help fix them. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Heart of a Tiger RC 44614
by Marsha Diane Arnold
read by Jamie Horton
1 cassette
Naming Day--a special day when the animals choose fitting names
for themselves--will soon arrive, and "Number Four," a
small gray kitten, wants a name of power and importance. He then
follows a mighty Bengal tiger, hoping to learn its ways, when he
suddenly gets a chance to prove himself. For grades K-3. 1995.
Harry's Birthday RC 44621
by Barbara Ann Porte
read by Jamie Horton
1 cassette
Harry is about to have a birthday, and he has told his father
and all of his friends that he wants a cowboy hat. He has even
chosen a cake shaped like a cowboy hat, and plates, napkins, and
cups with cowboy hats on them. But what Harry gets is a little
more than he expects. For grades K-3. 1994.
Midnight Is a Place RC 44630
by Joan Aiken
read by Erik Sandvold
2 cassettes (Reissue)
In 1840s England, fourteen-year-old Lucas and his young friend
Anne-Marie are forced to flee when Midnight Court burns to the
ground. They struggle to survive through tough times, and they
learn to depend on each other through many adventures. For
grades 6-9. 1974.
An Extraordinary Egg RC 44650
by Leo Lionni
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Three frogs live on Pebble Island. When one of them discovers a
beautiful white egg, she brings it home to the others, who are
sure it is a chicken egg. Instead, when the egg hatches, out
crawls a long, scaly creature that walks on four legs. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Hugh Can Do RC 44658
by Jennifer Armstrong
read by John Polk
1 cassette
Hugh, a young orphan boy, decides to go to the city to make his
fortune. But to get to the city he must cross a bridge, and to
cross the bridge, he must pay a toll. The toll taker tells Hugh
he will let him cross for a loaf of bread, and so Hugh sets out
to get one. For grades K-3. 1992.
What a Wonderful Day to Be a Cow RC 44674
by Carolyn Lesser
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Each month is special to some animal on the farm. The farm dog
loves the January snow, the pigs enjoy the April mud, and the
cows treasure the lazy days of June. For preschool-grade 2.
1995.
Why the Sun and Moon Live in the Sky RC 44692
retold by Niki Daly
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Retells the African legend of how Sun and Moon, who used to live
together in a home on the earth, were forced from their house by
Sea and now live in the sky. For grades K-3. 1995.
The Trouble with Wishes RC 44706
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
read by Margaret Strom
1 cassette
Third-grader Katie Logan finds a magic lamp after school and is
granted three wishes. But, as her brother warns her, wishes can
be tricky. Will wishing for the lead in the class play mean
something bad will happen to the girl who has the part now? For
grades 2-4. 1996.
Meet Posy Bates RC 44708
by Helen Cresswell
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette
More than anything else, Posy Bates, eight, wants a dog. But her
mother always says no. When Posy meets an old bag lady, she
gives her some food, and in return the woman gives Posy a
bobbin--a "lucky" bobbin. Perhaps it is lucky, because
Posy's life begins to change. For grades 3-6. 1990.
Washing the Willow Tree Loon RC 44710
by Jacqueline Briggs Martin
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When a barge hits a bridge and spills oil into the water, a team
of volunteers goes to work to save the many ducks and birds
covered with oil. This is the story of how one loon by a willow
tree is captured, washed, fed, and returned to a clean part of
the river. For grades K-3. 1995.
Wishbones: A Folk Tale from China RC 44716
retold by Barbara Ker Wilson
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
In long-ago China, young Yeh Hsien and her father live with his
evil second wife and her daughter. Yeh Hsien does all the work
until she befriends a magical fish who changes her life. For
preschool-grade 2. 1993.
When the Monkeys Came Back RC 44717
by Kristine L. Franklin
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When Doña Marta was a little girl her valley was a quiet
place, except at dawn when the monkeys would howl and bark in
the trees and at dusk when they would hoot and scream. Then men
cut down the trees and the monkeys went away. As a young wife,
Doña Marta began planting new trees. For preschool-grade
2. 1994.
Posy Bates, Again! RC 44723
by Helen Cresswell
read by Vanessa Maroney
1 cassette
Posy wants to keep Buggins, the stray dog she acquired at her
Great Green Pet Show, but her mother doesn't like dogs. So Posy
sets out to make her mother like Buggins. But in her attempts to
be helpful, Posy ruins a load of washing and mangles the vacuum
cleaner. Sequel to Meet Posy Bates (RC 44708). For grades
3-6. 1991.
My Dad RC 44725
by Niki Daly
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
A boy and his sister have a dad who spends every Friday night
drinking with his buddies. When they are given the chance to
perform at school on a Friday night, they make sure their dad
doesn't know so he won't come and embarrass them. But their dad
does show up and he is drunk. For grades K-3 and older readers.
1995.
The Stories Huey Tells RC 44733
by Ann Cameron
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Big brother Julian tells his stories in several books (More
Stories Julian Tells (RC 26051), The Stories Julian Tells
(RC 26478), and Julian's Glorious Summer (RC 27536).
Now the younger Huey tells some of his own. In "The
Rule," Huey explains that you have to eat a little bit of
everything on your plate, and in a restaurant, you have to eat
all of what you order. This idea becomes a problem when Huey
orders the day's special. For grades 2-4. 1995.
How Night Came from the Sea: A Story from Brazil RC
44736
retold by Mary-Joan Gerson
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
An African sea goddess brings nighttime and its creatures to the
land of daylight in order to comfort her daughter, who is
married to a man of the earth. The cool darkness of night allows
the workers relief from Brazil's hot sun. For grades K-3. 1994.
Ready, Set, Go! RC 44737
by John Stadler
read by Suzanne Toren
1 cassette
Sasha is a little dog who very much wants to play with her big
cousin, Oliver, and his even bigger friend, Juliet. "You're
too little to play with us," Oliver and Juliet tell Sasha,
but then she gets a chance to prove herself. For preschool-grade
2. 1996.
Little Bear RC 44738
by Else Holmelund Minarik
read by John Horton
1 cassette (Reissue)
Four episodes about Little Bear in which he tries to persuade
his mother to make him a winter outfit, makes himself some
birthday soup, takes an imaginary trip to the moon, and finally
goes to sleep as his mother tells him a story. For grades K-3.
1957.
Veronica Ganz RC 44746
by Marilyn Sachs
read by Michele Schaeffer
1 cassette (Reissue)
Eleven-year-old Veronica Ganz learns self-confidence when teased
out of her bullying ways by Peter Wedemeyer, a new, pint-sized
classmate. Prequel to Peter and Veronica (RC 44702). For
grades 4-7. 1968.
Papa Gatto: An Italian Fairy Tale RC 44810
by Ruth Sanderson
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Long ago, when it was not unusual for animals to talk, there was
a very smart cat, known as Papa Gatto, who became an advisor to
the prince. As the father of eight orphaned kittens, Papa Gatto
needed someone to care for them when he was away from home. But
he had trouble finding the right nanny. For grades K-3. 1995.
Marvelous Marvin and the Wolfman Mystery RC 44811
by Bonnie Pryor
read by Erik Sandvold
1 cassette
Shortly after Marvin Fremont decides he wants to catch criminals
for a living, he hears two men in the grocery store parking lot
plotting a murder. One of the men is the Fremonts' new neighbor,
Mr. Wolfe, whom Marvin has reason to believe is a werewolf. For
grades 3-6. 1994.
Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday RC 44823
by Judith Viorst
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette (Reissue)
Alexander doesn't think it is fair that his brother Anthony
still has money. He doesn't think it is fair that Nicholas does,
too. Alexander had some money, but now all he has is...bus
tokens. Grandpa and Grandma came to visit last Sunday and gave
them all a dollar, but that was last Sunday! For grades K-3.
1978.
Beneath the Ghost Moon RC 44824
by Jane Yolen
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
On the night before Ghost Eve, all the farmyard mice are
sleeping. They have finished their costumes for the ball the
following evening. During the night, mean-hearted
creepy-crawlies come out and destroy everything. But the mice
refuse to be defeated. For grades K-3. 1994.
Possum's Harvest Moon RC 44825
by Anne Hunter
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Possum awakes one autumn evening to discover a beautiful harvest
moon. He invites his meadow friends--the mice, crickets, frogs,
fireflies, and Raccoon--to help celebrate this special time of
the year before the arrival of winter. For grades K-3. 1996.
Jordi's Star RC 44826
by Alma Flor Ada
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Jordi is a lonely shepherd who lives a difficult life on top of
a bare and rocky hillside. Then one night he is delighted to
discover a new friend in a twinkling star reflected nearby.
Fearing that his friend will not like the plainness of his
mountain home, Jordi then gathers gifts from nature to make the
place more beautiful. For grades K-3. 1996.
My Brother, Ant RC 44962
by Betsy Byars
read by Anne Hancock
1 cassette
Several stories about a boy and his younger brother, Anthony,
called Ant for short. First Ant's big brother gets rid of the
monster under Ant's bed. Then he has to forgive Ant for drawing
on his spelling homework, reads Ant a story, and writes a letter
make Grandfather believe her? For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
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