He captivates and delights child and adult audiences with his original stories as well as with retellings of both ancient and modern classics. This is the perfect recording for when a child is ready to move beyond listening to music to listening to the spoken word. Features the delightful tales of Aesop, Grimm, Chaucer, and more. Acclaimed bedtime recording with six vignettes takes the listener into scenes that bring about feelings of safety and love. A minute of soothing music follows each vignette.
Gentle music follows each story.
This recording begins with the story of Scherherazade, who first spun these amazing tales, and then leads into a selection of intriguing stories. A Christmas Carol and Other Favorites Dickens s beloved story of miserly Scrooge, ghostly visitors, and human compassion makes holiday literature a year-round favorite. A big recording full of big surprises mixes favorite classics, original songs, and the very best folktales for listeners of all sizes. Greek Myths Weiss s rich voice makes Hercules, King Midas, and Perseus and Medusa understandable to children, with strong emphasis on character prevailing over violence. The sly humor of Rip Van Winkle, Gulliver s adventures among the tiny Lilliputians, and the wisdom of a Jewish folktale will enchant children.