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HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON
The Snow Queen and Other Stories Read by Clare Corbett [ Naxos Audio Books / 2 CD - released 28/Feb/2017 ] The Snow Queen is one of Andersen's most affecting stories. Little Kay is enticed away from his home by the Snow Queen who traps him in her palace in the cold far north. His loyal friend Gerda goes on a long and dangerous journey, overcoming many... |
MARK TWAIN
Twain: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (abridged) Read by Garrick Hagon [ Naxos Audio Books / 2 CD - released 28/Feb/2017 ] Floating down the Mississippi on their raft, Huckleberry Finn and Jim, a runaway slave, find life filled with excitement and the spirit of adventure. Join Huck and Jim and their old friend Tom Sawyer as they come up against low-down thieves and... |
THOMAS HUGHES
Tom Brown's School Days (unabridged) Read by Jamie Parker [ Naxos Audio Books / 8 CD - released 28/Feb/2017 ] Tom Brown's Schooldays is the story of an energetic, good-hearted boy and his adventures at public school. Based on the author's own childhood, the novel presents us with a snapshot of life at a Victorian public school as we follow Tom's development... |
BARBARA EUPHAN TODD
Worzel Gummidge (Unabridged) Read by Jessica Martin [ Naxos Audiobooks / 4 CD - released 10/Aug/2017 ] Regarded as one of the most popular children's novels, Barbara Euphan Todd's Worzel Gummidge follows an animated scarecrow who causes chaos and mayhem wherever he goes. The series is perhaps best known through its 1980s television adaptation, and is... |
JOHANN DAVID WYSS
The Swiss Family Robinson (abridged) Read by Jonathan Keeble [ Naxos Audio Books / 4 CD - released 28/Feb/2017 ] A classic tale of adventure and survival, The Swiss Family Robinson has been a bestseller ever since it was published in 1812, just over 200 years ago. Written by Swiss pastor Johann David Wyss, it begins with a shipwreck. A boat carrying a family of... |
SUSAN COOLIDGE
What Katy Did (Abridged) Read by Laurel Lefkow [ Naxos Audiobooks / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/2008 ] Meet Katy Carr. She's Impulsive, gangly, adventurous, awkward and brave; she loves clambering over fences, sitting on roofs, making up games or going for picnics with her five brothers and sisters (much to the horror of her Aunt Izzie). But when she... |
SUSAN COOLIDGE
What Katy Did At School (Abridged) Read by Laurel Lefkow [ Naxos Audiobooks / 2 CD - released 1/Jan/2008 ] In this sequel to What Katy Did, Katy Carr has recovered from her long period of paralysis, and is sent, along with her sister Clover, to Hillsover boarding school. The girls fall into friendship with the mischievous Rose Red, and the three of them... |
LOUISA MAY ALCOTT
Good Wives (Abridged) Read by Liza Ross [ Naxos Audiobooks / 3 CD - released 10/Aug/2017 ] "Liza Ross does a lovely job of narrating this abridged version about the March sisters, …Ross gives each character a fitting voice and expressively conveys his or her emotions. She's especially delightful as Mr. Bhaer." © 2017 AudioFile |
RAWSTHORNE / PROKOFIEV / BRITTEN
Practical Cats / Peter and the Wolf, Op. 67 / The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op. 34 Robert Donat & Richard Baker (speakers) / New Philharmonia Orchestra & Philharmonia Orchestra / Alan Rawsthorne & Raymond Leppard [ EMI Classics for Pleasure / CD - released 20/Feb/2007 ] Practical Cats is first time complete on CD. |
Roger Hargreaves
Mr Men (read By Arthur Lowe) [ AudioGo / CD - released 5/Jul/2013 ] Arthur Lowe reads these much-loved Mr Men stories, from the original BBC TV series, presented with original album sleeve notes. Join Mr Messy, Mr Snow, Mr Daydream, Mr Bounce, Mr Mean and Mr Chatterbox in these six delightful tales for children and... |
JODY TALBOT
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Austin [ Signum / CD - released 17/Mar/2013 ] The Royal Ballet's 2011 production of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland was their first full-scale commission in 20 years and was instantly acclaimed as a classic. |
DAVID ANGUS
Great Inventors & Their Inventions (Unabridged) Read by Benjamin Soames [ Naxos Audiobooks / 2 CD - released 2/Oct/2006 ] Nine remarkable men produced inventions that changed the world. The printing press, the telephone, powered flight, recording and others have made the modern world what it is. But who were the men who had these ideas and made reality of them? As David... |
Sue Pugmire
Songs for Kids of All Ages [ Sue Pugmire Records New Zealand / CD - released 15/Feb/2010 ] Classic children's songs such as; "There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed A Fly", "Cat Came Back", "My Favourite Things", and "Rainbow Connection, as well as original native songs like "Pukeko", and "Tuatara". |
Robert Swindells
Egyptian Gods and Pharoahs [ BBC Audio / 2 CD - released 6/Jan/2003 ] Christian Rodska reads Egyptian Gods & Pharoahs by Robert Swindells. For three thousand years, the Egyptian civilisation was the gretest on earth. In the beautiful hieroglyphs, carved on tomb and temple walls, the ancient Eyptians wrote all they... |
FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT
Little Lord Fauntleroy (Abridged) Teresa Gallagher [ Naxos Audiobooks / 2 CD - released 2/Jul/2007 ] Since its first publication in 1885, Little Lord Fauntleroy has become a favourite with children. The move from New York to his ancestral castle comes as a shock to both Cedric and his new-found relatives, and while he comes to terms with... |
Terry Deary & Martin Brown
Horrible Histories The Vile Victorians [ BBC Audio / CD - released 7/Oct/2002 ] |
Various Artists
Sing Along With Putumayo [ Putumayo World Music / CD - released 29/Mar/2004 ] All star Folk and Blues artists perform classic songs for children and families |
ANNA SEWELL
Black Beauty Read by Jonathan Keeble [ Naxos Audiobooks / 2 CD - released 28/Oct/2000 ] Black Beauty, the friendly, patient stallion with a white blaze upon his forehead, is one of the most familiar figures in children's literature. After the first lively carefree years in the fields, Black Beauty learns to accept the saddle and bridle... |
Various Artists
Children's Favourites [ Naxos Audiobooks / 2 CD - released 28/Aug/2006 ] An enchanting collection of favourite songs from the past. Included are I'm A Lonely Little Petunia, Sparky's Music Mix-up, I know an old lady, Popo the Puppet, The Kings's New Clothes, and many more, sung by such unique entertainers as Danny Kaye... |
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