It's Me! (with Audio CD)
Author/actor/doting uncle Drachman (Leo the Lightning Bug) has created a book-and-audio series as an answer to providing unique gifts to his young nieces and nephews. OnIt's Me!Drachman narrates the tale of Patricia, a preschooler with a big imagination and a penchant for dress up. Patricia appears to her family as a princess, witch, a Little Mommy and finally a girl named Patricia. Everyone indulges her—except for the seemingly know-it-all brother, Danny. The role of Patricia, played beautifully by Drachman's real-life cousin Siva, will strike a chord of familiarity with young listeners and plenty of parents/caregivers. Humorous sound effects and Drachman's rich, friendly voice and playful storytelling style (which includes additional recorded introductions to the stories) make this a welcome entry to the genre. A third volume in the line,Ellison the Elephant, about an elephant who learns to play jazz on his trunk, also by Drachman and illustrated by James Muscarello, has been released simultaneously. Ages 4-8.(Dec. 2004)Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.