Very Young Readers
Cassettes
Africa Dream RC 41928
by Eloise Greenfield
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
A young child tells the story of a dream. She goes all the way to
Africa and visits the marketplace, sings a song with new-old
friends, rides a donkey, dances to her uncles' drums, and is
rocked back to sleep by her long-ago grandma with Mama's face.
For preschool-grade 2. 1977.
Albert Goes Hollywood RC 41242
by Henry Schwartz
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Albert is a blue dinosaur that Liz found when she was on vacation
in Mexico. He lives with Liz and her family in California, and
the PTA pays for the hundreds of hamburgers and chicken wings
Albert eats each day. But when the PTA runs out of money, Liz has
to find some way for Albert to pay his own way. For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.
All Pigs Are Beautiful RC 39557
by Dick King-Smith
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Although the narrator once had a favorite pig named Monty, he
loves pigs in general--and finds them all beautiful. He says that
pigs have lots of piglets and make good mothers, that they like
to have their backs scratched, and that they like to be talked to
and to talk back. The narrator shows lots of ways that pigs are
just like people. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.
Anansi and the Talking Melon RC 41091
by Eric A. Kimmel
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Anansi the Spider visits Elephant's garden to have a taste of a
ripe melon. But Anansi eats so much of the sweet, juicy fruit
that he gets too fat to crawl out of the hole in the melon. While
he waits to get thin, Anansi decides to have some fun. He tricks
Elephant into thinking the melon can talk. Soon Elephant is off
to show the talking melon to the king, but he's in for a big
surprise. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Apple Juice Tea RC 41885
by Martha Weston
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
When Polly's Gran comes to visit for the first time, Polly is
unhappy. Gran wants to do things with Polly, but Polly doesn't
know her at all. Finally, when Polly's parents go out and leave
Polly and Gran alone, Polly discovers Gran is fun to be with. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Arthur's New Puppy RC 41874
by Marc Brown
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Arthur has a new puppy named Pal, and they love each other very
much. But Pal is a very naughty puppy, and Arthur is in danger of
losing him if Arthur doesn't get Pal to behave. For
preschool-grade 2. 1993.
The Baby Sister RC 42685
by Tomie dePaola
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
When little Tommy's mother tells him she is going to have a baby,
Tommy asks for a little sister with a red ribbon in her hair. He
looks forward to the birth but is disappointed when his grouchy
grandmother comes to stay instead of his beloved aunt. For
preschool-grade 2. 1996.
Barney Is Best RC 41684
by Nancy White Carlstrom
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
When a little boy has to go to the hospital to get his tonsils
out, his family tells him he can take a stuffed animal with him.
They want him to take one of his newer toys, but he argues that
his brother's old elephant Barney is the best. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Bed Bouncers RC 42671
by Kimberley Knutson
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
At night when it's quiet and no one's around, bed bouncers jounce
above everyone's head. Sometimes they jump so high, they fade
right through the ceiling. With other bed bouncers from all over
Earth, they head for the heavens to tickle the stars and swing on
the moon. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
The Boy and the Cloth of Dreams RC 41735
by Jenny Koralek
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
There once was a little boy whose grandmother made a quilt of
dreams for him when he was born. She had told his mother that the
quilt would keep the dark night things away. But now the quilt
has two holes in it, and suddenly the little boy is having bad
dreams. His grandmother can mend the quilt, but first he must
find the courage to bring her the threads she needs for mending.
For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
The Brave Little Bunny RC 41930
by Linda Jennings
read by Catherine Byers
1 cassette
Millie is a lop-eared rabbit who lives in a hutch with her
brothers and sisters. But she longs to explore the outside world.
Millie's chance comes one day when someone leaves the door open.
She scampers across the yard, under a hedge, and straight into
the path of a fox. What will Millie do now? For preschool-grade
2. 1995.
By the Dawn's Early Light RC 43023
by Karen Ackerman
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Rachel and Josh's mother works at night in a box factory while
they stay home with Nana. As the evening progresses, Rachel
compares what they are doing at home with what their mother is
doing at work. And then at 4 a.m., their mother comes home, and
Rachel and Josh sneak downstairs to be with her by the dawn's
early light. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Chickens! Chickens! RC 41363
by Barbara Ann Porte
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
A man who lives on a chicken farm loves to paint pictures. But
all he paints are chickens, lots and lots of chickens. His
neighbors don't want his paintings because they are tired of
chickens. When the man moves to the city, he falls in love with a
woman who figures out what to do with all his chicken paintings.
For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
The Chicks' Trick RC 42776
by Jeni Bassett
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Two hens, Mrs. Peckle and Mrs. Heckle, are always trying to outdo
each other. When they each hatch a baby chick, they argue
constantly over which is better. Finally the chicks come up with
a plan to make them stop. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
The Christmas Tree Ship RC 40471
by Jeanette Winter
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Every year when winter came, Captain Herman cut down spruce trees
and turned his fishing schooner into a Christmas tree ship. Then
he would sail down Lake Michigan and sell the trees in Chicago.
But one year, there is a blizzard when it's time for the captain
and his crew to deliver the trees. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Country Angel Christmas RC 42503
by Tomie dePaola
read by Steven Carpenter
1 cassette
St. Nicholas goes to heaven to tell the Country Angels they are
in charge of the Christmas celebration for all of the other
angels this year. Wanting to make their party as spectacular as
those put on by the Archangels and the Heavenly Choir, the
Country Angels are too busy to find something for the three
littlest angels to do. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Don't Fidget a Feather! RC 41969
by Erica Silverman
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Duck thinks she is a great swimmer, but one day Gander comes
along and challenges her. After they try to outdo each other in
swimming and flying, Duck suggests a freeze-in-place contest to
determine the "champion of champions." Funny things happen to
threaten their concentration, but neither one moves until they
are almost thrown into Fox's cooking pot. For preschool-grade 2.
1994.
The Elephant at the Waldorf RC 41315
by Anne Miranda
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
A young girl and her mother are walking in front of the Waldorf
Astoria one summer night, when they spot an elephant on a big
truck. Alas, it seems that no one is able to get the elephant to
leave the truck and go into the Waldorf Astoria to entertain the
guests. What is to be done? For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Emily and Alice RC 41390
by Joyce Champion
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Emily looks out the window and sees a new family moving in. Best
of all, they have a little girl with long black hair and pink
sandals! But as Emily runs over to meet her, she begins to worry.
What if the new girl doesn't want a friend with red hair and
striped knee socks? Prequel to Emily and Alice Again (RC 41391).
For preschool-grade 2. 1993.
Emily and Alice Again RC 41391
by Joyce Champion
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
In this sequel to Emily and Alice (RC 41390), the two girls are
the best of friends. But when Alice's grandmother sends her some
neat-looking pink sunglasses, Emily knows she has to get them
somehow. In other chapters, the girls get goofy hats and have a
sleepover. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Fanny's Dream RC 42614
by Caralyn Buehner
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Fanny was a farmer's daughter, but she wanted to marry a prince
(or someone like that). When the fairy godmother Fanny is
counting on to help her out fails to show up, Fanny gets a
proposal from a farmer. For preschool-grade 2. 1996.
Fireman Small RC 41099
by Wong Herbert Yee
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Because Fireman Small is the only fireman in his neighborhood, he
works day and night, rescuing animals and putting out fires.
Between emergencies, tired Fireman Small returns to station
number nine, slowly walks upstairs, "closes the curtains, gets in
bed, and pulls the covers over his head." For preschool-grade 2.
1994.
Gather Up, Gather In: A Book of Seasons RC 40477
by M.C. Helldorfer
read by Kerry Cundiff
1 cassette
Autumn is a time to gather in the harvest, the children for
school, and the wood for the fires. Winter slips in and hides
secrets beneath the snow, and autumn's harvest is used up. Then
spring spills down the mountainside bringing wind and rain and
flowers, and children pop out of too-small clothes. But summer is
round with trees, ponds, and Ferris wheels, till autumn twirls
back in, and summer swirls away. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
The Girl in the Golden Bower RC 40771
by Jane Yolen
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A widowed king leaves on a hunting trip and never returns. His
castle falls to ruin, and it is said that a wild beast now lives
there. Meanwhile a frail young woman, who doesn't know who she
is, comes upon a woodsman. After they marry and have a child, a
sorceress comes into their lives, searching for a charm she is
sure they have. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Good Night, Stella RC 41603
by Kate McMullan
read by Janis Gray
1 cassette
Stella's father puts her to bed, but she can't sleep. She keeps
calling to him with worries about vampire bats, eyeballs falling
out, and not being able to stop swallowing. Finally her father
tells her he is too tired to wait up for Stella's mother to come
home from the movies, so wide-awake Stella offers to take his
place. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Good Rhymes, Good Times: Original Poems RC 42639
by Lee Bennett Hopkins
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Brief poems describe children's joy in the world around them.
There is the wonder of what hides behind the museum's door, of
being awakened by a puppy tickling your toe, of getting a
valentine. There is thunder that splits the sky; there are dreams
that creep into your head as you fall asleep. For preschool-grade
2. 1995.
Grandaddy's Place RC 41842
by Helen V. Griffith
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Georgia Music (RC 25639) describes the music Janetta and her
grandfather heard in the sounds of the country. Now Janetta
describes her first meeting with her grandfather. Janetta and her
mother take a long train ride out of the city to an old farm. But
when they arrive, Janetta is not happy with what she sees--a mean
looking cat, a hive of wasps, and a giant animal that chases her.
For preschool-grade 2. 1987.
Grandaddy's Stars RC 41755
by Helen V. Griffith
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
In the sequel to Grandaddy and Janetta (RC 39079), Janetta is
thrilled to learn that Grandaddy is coming to visit her and her
mother. But then she begins to worry that he won't like Baltimore
because it is not as exciting as his farm in Georgia. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Great-Aunt Martha RC 42499
by Rebecca C. Jones
read by Camille McCurty Ali
1 cassette
When a little girl's great-aunt comes to visit, the little girl
is not happy. Her parents won't let her make any noise or have
any fun because Great-Aunt Martha needs her rest. What's so great
about her? For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
The Great Pumpkin Switch RC 41204
by Megan McDonald
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Grandpa tells his grandchildren about how he and his friend Otto
accidentally destroyed Big Max, his sister's prize pumpkin.
That's when Mr. Angelo, the Potato Man, and the neighbor's pig
helped save the day. Sequel to The Potato Man (RC 41207). For
preschool-grade 2. 1992.
The Gumdrop Tree RC 41286
by Elizabeth Spurr
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
When her father gives her a bag of gumdrops, the little girl
doesn't want to eat them because then they would be gone. She
plays with her pretty candy until she has an idea. She will plant
them and grow a gumdrop tree! For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Harry's Stormy Night RC 42595
by Una Leavy
read by Gary Tipton
1 cassette
Through roaring winds, Harry's family is snug inside their warm
house even when the lights go out. They enjoy telling stories and
baking a pie together. During the night, Harry forgets his own
fears and comforts his baby brother. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Harvey Slumfenburger's Christmas Present RC 39514
by John Burningham
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Santa, exhausted after a long Christmas Eve of delivering
presents, has just put the reindeer to bed and is headed for
sleep himself when he discovers a gift still in his sack. It is
for Harvey Slumfenburger, who lives at the top of a mountain far,
far away. Santa knows Harvey's parents are poor and this is
Harvey's only gift. He must find a way to get that present to
Harvey. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.
Homer and the House Next Door RC 41397
by Robin Pulver
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Homer the dog is very depressed when his next-door neighbor, Ms.
Gallivant, moves away. He misses her biscuits, scratches, and
tennis balls. But things get worse when Homer's master, Hank,
decides it's time they moved too! For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Hooray for the Golly Sisters! RC 40050
by Betsy Byars
read by Susan McInerney
1 cassette
In this sequel to The Golly Sisters Go West (RC 40049), May-May
and Rose Golly have to get their horse and wagon across a big
river so they can get to town to put on their traveling show. In
other adventures, May-May makes the mistake of using pigs instead
of rabbits in her magic hat act, Rose tries to sing and dance on
a high wire, and the sisters also face a scary swamp. For
preschool-grade 2. 1990.
How Turtle's Back Was Cracked: A Traditional Cherokee Tale RC
41522
retold by Gayle Ross
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Back in the days when all animals and people spoke the same
language, Turtle and Possum were best friends because neither of
them liked to go anywhere in a big hurry and both loved
persimmons. One day while sharing their favorite fruit, something
happens that changes Turtle forever. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
I Love Guinea Pigs RC 41435
by Dick King-Smith
read by Christopher Hurt
1 cassette
Guinea pigs are "piggy-looking" rodents that make good pets.
Learn how they got their name, how to take care of them, and the
different sounds they make when they talk. For preschool-grade 2.
1994.
I Love You, Bunny Rabbit RC 39992
by Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Micah's stuffed bunny rabbit is very dirty. Micah and his mother
give Bunny Rabbit a bath, but the chocolate milk and mud stains
won't come out. The next day, Micah's mother takes him to a toy
store to look at new bunnies. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
The Jade Stone: A Chinese Folktale RC 39543
by Caryn Yacowitz
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Long ago in China lived a stone carver named Chan Lo. People came
from everywhere to buy the birds and animals that he carved. When
asked how he knew what to carve, he replied that he always
listened to the stone. When the Great Emperor of All China
received a flawless piece of green-and-white jade, he commanded
that Chan Lo carve a dragon of wind and fire. But that is not
what the stone wanted to be. For preschool-grade 2 and older
readers. 1992.
Like Butter on Pancakes RC 41381
by Jonathan London
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
The sun ticks, the birds talk, and the early morning light melts
like butter on pancakes, spreading yellow and warm across your
bed. The day has begun. And your day is so busy that before long
the night is creeping in, and the sun sleeps, and the birds do,
too. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
The Luckiest Kid on the Planet RC 43235
by Lisa Campbell Ernst
read by Bruce Huntey
1 cassette
Lucky Morgenstern is the luckiest kid in the world. After all,
his name is Lucky. Then one day he gets a letter and learns that
his name is really Herbert. Suddenly he doesn't seem lucky
anymore--until he recognizes his true good fortune. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Lucy's Picture RC 41200
by Nicola Moon
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Lucy is excited because her grandfather is coming to visit. When
her teacher tells the class to paint pictures, Lucy decides to
make a special picture for her grandfather. But she doesn't want
to use paint. She will make a picture he can feel. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Lunch with Milly RC 41140
by Jeanne Modesitt
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
One day a little girl invites her friend Milly for lunch, but she
forgets to make dessert. Soon she and Milly are off on a magical
trip to collect the ingredients. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Lyle at the Office RC 41711
by Bernard Waber
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Lyle is a very funny crocodile, and everyone likes him. Because
of this, people are always offering Lyle jobs. But he is happy
living with the Primms and doesn't need to work. One day Lyle
goes to visit the advertising agency where Mr. Primm is thinking
up new ideas for selling Krispie Krunchie Krackles cereal. Lyle
has a great time until Mr. Primm's boss wants to hire him. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.
The Magic Moonberry Jump Ropes RC 43020
by Dakari Hru
read by Connie Winston
1 cassette
Two sisters want to jump rope, but there are no other children
around to join them. Then Uncle Zambezi returns from Africa with
beautiful jump ropes. He tells the girls the ropes are magical
and their wishes will come true. Sure enough, a moving van
arrives with two new friends! For preschool-grade 2. 1996.
The Man Who Tricked a Ghost RC 41176
by Laurence Yep
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Nothing scares a man named Sung. Then one night on a dark and
lonely road, Sung is surprised by a ghost. Apparently the ghost
has heard about Sung's bravery and has decided to teach him a
lesson. But Sung is very clever, and soon he learns a few tricks
that surprise even a ghost. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.
Martha Calling RC 40816
by Susan Meddaugh
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Martha, the dog who began to talk after eating alphabet soup in
(Martha Speaks RC 40496), wins a free vacation at the
Come-On-Inn. But there is a big problem: they don't allow dogs!
For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Martha Speaks RC 40496
by Susan Meddaugh
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Helen has a dog named Martha, and one day when Helen doesn't want
to eat her alphabet soup, she gives it to Martha. Then a strange
thing happens. Instead of going to Martha's stomach, the soup
goes to Martha's brain. Suddenly Martha can talk, and she doesn't
stop talking for days--until her family tells her to "Shut up!"
Before long they are very sorry. Prequel to Martha Calling (RC
40816). For preschool-grade 2. 1992.
Moon Rope: A Peruvian Folktale RC 40759
by Lois Ehlert
read by Maria Pino and Mary Kane
1 cassette
A Peruvian folktale in Spanish and in English. Fox asks Mole to
climb to the moon with him on a grass rope. But half way up, Mole
lets go and falls back to earth. To hide his embarrassment from
all the other animals, Mole hides in a deep tunnel and now comes
out only at night. For preschool-grade 2. 1992.
The Moonglow Roll-O-Rama RC 41683
by Dav Pilkey
read by Gordon Gould
1 cassette
There is a wonderful place on an island beyond the lagoon, where
beneath the blue moon lies the Moonglow Roll-O-Rama. And every
night while people sleep snugly in their beds, the animals go to
this spot where the magic of moonlight sweeps them skating up to
the sky. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Mr. Tall and Mr. Small RC 40791
by Barbara Brenner
read by John Horton
1 cassette
A giraffe and a mouse argue over whose size is better. They
quarrel until the day a hunter drops a lighted match that sets
the forest on fire. Afraid they will be trapped, the mouse and
the giraffe put their heads together and find a way out. Only
then do they learn to appreciate their differences. For
preschool-grade 2. 1966.
Nathaniel Willy, Scared Silly RC 41843
retold by Judith Mathews and Fay Robinson
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Nathaniel Willy lives with his Gramma in the country. One night
after Gramma kisses Nathaniel good night and closes the door,
Nathaniel thinks he hears a ghost. To stop him from being scared,
Gramma brings in the cat, then the dog, then the pig, and even
the cow, but Nathaniel still hears the ghost. For preschool-grade
2. 1994.
The New King RC 42058
by Doreen Rappaport
read by Ed Blake
1 cassette
When Prince Rakoto's father dies, the young boy is very sad. He
orders the powerful men of the village to bring the king back to
life, but they cannot. Then the Wise Woman helps Rakoto see that,
like the young shoots of the banana tree, he can carry on his
father's work, keeping the memory of his father alive. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Night Thunder and the Queen of the Wild Horses RC 42645
by Lynn Reiser
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Before she goes to bed, a little girl draws a picture of the
queen of the wild horses. Later, loud noises wake both the little
girl and her drawing. The girl climbs on the back of the winged
queen of the wild horses, and they fly off to investigate the
sounds. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Norman the Doorman RC 40726
by Don Freeman
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette (Reissue)
Norman is a mouse who works as a doorman for the basement of an
art museum. He gives other mice tours of the paintings and
sculpture in storage and practices his own art. His biggest wish
is to go see the art on display upstairs, but he is afraid the
guard will catch him. Then one day, Norman sees a sign for a
sculpture contest. For preschool-grade 2. 1959.
On the Trail with Miss Pace RC 43080
by Sharon Phillips Denslow
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
When teacher Miss Pace arrives at her favorite vacation ranch out
west she finds a big surprise. Twins Bill and Phil from her class
are there, too! The boys are thrilled to learn Miss Pace knows a
real cowboy. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Poppa's New Pants RC 41905
by Angela Shelf Medearis
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
Grandma Tiny has everyone in an uproar. Her mother and sister are
coming to visit and she wants the house to look perfect. George
and his grandfather, Poppa, are happy to be sent out shopping
because it means they can get away. At the store Poppa finds a
nice pair of pants, but they are too long. He figures Grandma
Tiny can hem them before church in the morning. But Poppa doesn't
count on other people helping also. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
The Potato Man RC 41207
by Megan McDonald
read by Terence Aselford
1 cassette
Grampa tells his grandchildren about his boyhood meeting with the
Potato Man. Mr. Angelo is a new huckster in town with his wagon
full of vegetables and fruits. Grampa and the other children
begin calling him Potato Man because he has a lumpy face and only
one eye. But when young Grampa has a string of bad luck, he
thinks it is because he made fun of Mr. Angelo. For
preschool-grade 2. 1991.
The Rattlebang Picnic RC 41713
by Margaret Mahy
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Mr. and Mrs. McTavish, their seven children, and Granny McTavish
often go to the beach. They always take along some of Granny's
pizza, which she bakes at a low temperature for one or two hours.
The pizzas are too hard to eat, but they make great frisbees.
Then one day the family goes to Mount Fogg and finds a more
unusual use for Granny's pizza. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Rebel RC 41054
by Allan Baillie
read by John Horton
1 cassette
The general comes across the plain of Burma with his clanking
tanks, wheeled guns, and hard-faced soldiers. The soldiers march
through the town and bring every person before the general. The
people are afraid and nobody speaks. Suddenly one child breaks
the general's spell. Based on an actual incident in Rangoon. For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Rhino and Mouse RC 42061
by Todd Starr Palmer
read by John Horton
1 cassette
Rhino is Mouse's best friend, but sometimes Rhino gets on Mouse's
nerves. On National Mouse and Rat Day, Rhino buys Mouse a cat,
paints his house in polka dots, and makes him breakfast with
catsup and hot fudge. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
The Rooster Who Lost His Crow RC 41484
by Wendy Cheyette Lewison
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Every morning, just as the orange sun begins to peek over the
chicken coop, Rooster hurries out into the farmyard to awaken the
farmer with his "cock-a-doodle-doo!" But one morning, Rooster is
frightened by a bee and loses his "cock-a-doodle-doo!" Now who
will wake up the farmer? For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Sam's Wild West Show RC 43057
by Nancy Antle
read by Jack Fox
1 cassette
Long ago Sam had a Wild West show with cowboys and cowgirls who
did tricks with horses and ropes. After they performed in one
town, the mayor got word that bank robbers were coming. He hired
Sam and his group to stop them. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Saturday at The New You RC 40544
by Barbara E. Barber
read by Robin Miles
1 cassette
Shauna is an African American girl who loves to help her mother
run The New You beauty parlor on Saturdays. Sometimes Shauna
helps to get the coffee ready for the first customers, hands out
magazines to the women under the dryer, and restyles her dolls'
hair. She always wishes her mother would let her help more. One
day she gets her chance. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
So Much RC 41545
by Trish Cooke
read by Bob Moore
1 cassette
Mom and baby aren't doing anything, nothing really, and then the
doorbell rings. It's Auntie Bibba, and she wants to squeeze the
baby SO MUCH! Soon the doorbell rings again. And again. Pretty
soon there is a whole house full of people who want to love the
baby SO MUCH! For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Splish Splash RC 40498
by Joan Bransfield Graham
read by Madelyn Buzzard
1 cassette
Collection of poems about the many forms that water can become.
It can be a babbling brook, a waterfall, a clicking clattering
ice cube, the steam from a boiling bubbling pot, or the rain that
washes the world clean. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Stacy Had a Little Sister RC 41827
by Wendie C. Old
read by Miranda Daniloff
1 cassette
Stacy is not very happy with her new sister, Ashley. Ashley gets
too much attention, and she isn't any fun yet. But one night
Ashley dies in her crib and Stacy misses her. Stacy's parents
explain Sudden Infant Death Syndrome to her. For preschool-grade
2. 1995.
Stellaluna RC 39478
by Janell Cannon
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
A baby bat and its mother are out looking for something to eat
when they are attacked by an owl. The baby falls, landing
headfirst in a nest of baby birds. Growing up with birds, the bat
learns to eat bugs, sleep at night, and hang by her thumbs, until
one day her mother finds her. Soon she learns to eat fruit, fly
at night, and hang by her feet, but she is still friends with the
birds. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.
The Sweet and Sour Animal Book RC 41245
by Langston Hughes
read by Chuck Young
1 cassette
A book of poems about animals whose names start with every letter
of the alphabet except x: ape, bumblebee, camel, dog, elephant,
fish, goose, horse, ibis, jaybird, kitten, lion, monkey, newt,
owl, pigeon, quail, rabbit, squirrel, turtle, unicorn, vixen,
white mouse, yak, and zebra. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Sweet Dreams of the Wild: Poems for Bedtime RC 42581
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
read by Jill Fox
1 cassette
Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of
animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a teacup-sized nest, a
turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open
countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the
wild." For preschool-grade 2. 1996.
The Thing That Bothered Farmer Brown RC 41240
by Teri Sloat
read by Andy Chappell
1 cassette
Just as Farmer Brown is about to fall asleep something begins to
buzz around his bedroom, keeping him awake. What a time he has
chasing the pesky mosquito! And when it finally decides to leave
the farmer alone, it flies away and annoys the animals too. For
preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Three Cool Kids RC 41973
by Rebecca Emberley
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Three goat kids live in the city. They are called Big Cool,
Middle Cool, and Little Cool. Although the brothers and sister
like the lot they live on, it is becoming run down. They are
thinking about moving to a vacant grassy lot across the street,
but are afraid to walk by the big rat that everyone says lives
behind the sewer grate. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
Thunderhoof RC 41546
by Syd Hoff
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
The story of how Thunderhoof, the last great horse to run wild
out West, lets himself be tamed. For preschool-grade 2 to share
with older readers. 1971.
Tiger Soup: An Anansi Story from Jamaica RC 39838
retold by Frances Temple
read by Diane Page
1 cassette
Tales of how hungry Anansi the spider tricks Tiger out of the
sweet soup he has just made, and how the little monkeys end up
living in trees. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Town Mouse, Country Mouse RC 41147
by Jan Brett
read by Bob Askey
1 cassette
Tired of running from the house cat, the town mouse decides to
take his wife on a picnic in the country. There they meet a
country mouse and her husband, who offer to trade houses with the
town mice. For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
The Unbeatable Bread RC 42625
by Lyn Littlefield Hoopes
read by John Polk
1 cassette
A man wakes up one morning and declares he is going to bake a
bread that will wake the world from winter's sleep. Although his
wife complains that he has already baked too much and that there
will be no one to eat the creation, he begins mixing dough for
his unbeatable, undefeatable bread. For preschool-grade 2. 1996.
Valentine RC 43137
by Carol Carrick
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
Heather is upset when her mother has to go to work on Valentine's
Day. But while Heather and her grandmother wait on the farm
baking holiday cookies, a wonderful thing happens. Grandma's
sheep gives birth to three lambs, and one needs Heather's help.
For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
The Wee Little Woman RC 42640
by Byron Barton
read by Pam Ward
1 cassette
A wee little woman has a wee little house, a wee little cow, and
a wee little cat. They are all happy until the day things go
wrong. For preschool-grade 2. 1995.
When Grandma Almost Fell off the Mountain and Other Stories RC
41411
by Barbara Ann Porte
read by Lindsay Ellison
1 cassette
When Stella and Zelda take a vacation to see their grandmother,
they ask her to tell them a story. She tells them how, when she
was a little girl, she traveled with her sister, her parents, and
her grandmother to Florida to see her other grandparents. Almost
falling off the mountain was only one of the many adventures she
had on the trip. For preschool-grade 2. 1993.
Zeke Pippin RC 40757
by William Steig
read by Laura Giannarelli
1 cassette
Zeke Pippin is a pig who found a harmonica that dropped out of a
garbage truck. He learns how to play the harmonica, but when he
proudly gives a concert for his family they all doze off. Zeke is
very angry, and he packs some snacks and runs away. But he soon
learns his harmonica is magical--everyone falls asleep when he
plays! For preschool-grade 2. 1994.
Braille
Sweet Dreams of the Wild: Poems for Bedtime BR 10791
by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
1 volume
Poems that explain to a sleepy child where different kinds of
animals go to bed. A hummingbird sleeps in a teacup-sized nest, a
turtle rests on a moss-covered log, sheep nap in the open
countryside, and all "cuddle up tight with sweet dreams of the
wild." For preschool-grade 2. 1996.
There's a Dragon in My Sleeping Bag BR 10080
by James Howe
1 volume
Simon and Alex are brothers who do everything together. Then one
night Simon tells Alex that Simon's friend Dexter the dragon is
sleeping in Alex's sleeping bag and Alex will have to sleep
elsewhere. And the next day Simon has no time to play with Alex
because he is spending his time with Dexter. But Alex can't see
Dexter. Sequel to There's a Monster under My Bed (BR 7129). For
preschool-grade 2. 1994.