DescriptionThe story of a moose who was too hospitable for his own good.
DescriptionWhat is your favorite story? is the question children across the country often ask professional storyteller Pleasant DeSpain. As he attempts to answer, his list grows longer and longer, until he confesses he likes them all. An untiring researcher of oral traditions, DeSpain is known for his concise versions of world folktales specifically crafted for retelling. This new, digital recording of 10 stories is excerpted from DeSpain's 22 Splendid Tales to Tell from Around the World, Volume Two . The accompanying music, original compositions for this recording by Jim Wolfe, reflects the styles of the featured cultures. For Ages Four to Adult
DescriptionWhen storyteller David Novak asked a young girl what she wanted for dinner, the answer he got was "Cookies!" That girl didn't get cookies for dinner, but she did get a story. Now we all can share David Novak's story about the little girl who always wanted to eat cookies. It's a story with a lesson, as most stories are, but mostly, it's a story that's fun and memorable. Throughout this collection, listeners will be gently reminded that new stories are often old stories warmed up . For Ages Four to 10
DescriptionThe story of Little and Big Nutbrown Hares' efforts to express their love for each other has become a publishing phenomenon. For over ten years it has captivated adults and children the world over.