Reformatted and redesigned, Read-Aloud Classics collects the most beloved stories of children's literature.Reading to your child is the best way to instill in him or her a lifelong love of reading. Ju
Curling up with a good book is one of life's great joys-and it is never too early to introduce that pleasure to children. The selections in this elegant volume are designed to be read aloud in ten min
A perennially popular collection of short stories, poems, legends, and myths from great works of literature that are especially appropriate for parents to read aloud to their children aged five to twe
Best-selling author Rob Reid makes reading aloud to children and teens easy by selecting titles in high-interest topics published between 2000 and 2008.Inspired by Reid's popular column in Book Links
St Augustine's 'Confessions' was written between AD 397-400. An autobiographical work, it was written in thirteen parts, each a complete text intended to be read aloud. Written in his early 40s, it do
Prose that demands to be read aloud requires a special kind of narrator. For the Audible Signature Classics edition of Joseph Conrad’s atmospheric masterpiece, Heart of Darkness, we called upon four-t
Prose that demands to be read aloud requires a special kind of narrator. For the Audible Signature Classics edition of Joseph Conrad’s atmospheric masterpiece, Heart of Darkness, we called upon four-t
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a Buddhist funerary text and guide to the afterlife, which was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased to help them attain enlightenment and liberation from the en
The Tibetan Book of the Dead is a Buddhist funerary text and guide to the afterlife. It was read aloud to the dying or recently deceased to help them attain enlightenment and liberation from the endle
A rollicking read-aloud that combines the wonderful whimsy, colorful cast, and jovial jokes of cumulative classics like I Know an Old Lady and Dr. Seuss's And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street. Bi
'From grammar to the tenderness in which this story is delivered, E. B. White's writing is so perfect...And Garth William's muted illustrations are entirely without fault. Whether read aloud or solo, this is a book well deserving of its "classic" status.' - The Children's Book ReviewWilbur the pig's life has already been saved by Fern, but when he is sold to her uncle, he realises his life is in even more danger. Enter Charlotte A.Cavatica, a beautiful large grey spider. Charlotte is determined to keep Wilbur from the chopping block, and comes up with an ingenious way to do just that. Puffin Clothbound Classics are stunningly beautiful hardback editions of the most famous stories in the world, now including a beautiful 70th anniversary edition of Charlotte's Web, the poignant, humorous story of a pig, a spider and a little girl.
"A good choice for middle-grade readers, or for parents in search of a pleasing edition to read aloud." — BooklistKenneth Grahame’s classic tale of the pleasures of country life and the dependability
"A read-aloud board book collection of traditional rhymes features a die-cut, flocked numeral ""1"" on the cover and includes both original poems and such classics as ""Monday's Child."""
A standout picture book debut about curiosity, cause-and-effect, and connectedness, which blends the delightful child-appealing nonsense of nursery rhyme with distinctive art -- perfect for fans of They All Saw a Cat or Du Iz Tak?.In this gorgeously rendered tale, Audrey Helen Weber masterfully blends suspense and nonsense, imaginative artwork, and a flawless rhythm that evokes some of the most beloved read-aloud classics, from Mother Goose to Eric Carle. On the day the horse got out...the bells all rang, the birds flew south, the rabbit dug a bit too deep, and the beetle cried out in its sleep...But what happened to the horse? Did she find what she was looking for? Drawing on the influence of nursery rhymes, fables, folklore, folk art, and mythology -- and combined with Audrey Helen Weber's own playful and surreal sensibility, page-turning suspense and read-aloud magic -- here is a transcendent journey that tells a new story with every read.
Allie Esiri's beautiful gift anthology, A Nursery Rhyme for Every Night of the Year, is a definitive collection of nursery rhymes, with enchanting illustrations by Emily Faccini. The book includes 366 rhymes - traditional classics as well as favourite rhymes of today - each accompanied by an enlightening introduction. Perfect for reading aloud and sharing with children of all ages.Rhymes include 'Oranges and Lemons', 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', 'We're Going on a Bear Hunt', 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star' and 'Rock-A-Bye Baby', alongside modern songs such as 'Do Re Mi'; with new entries from writing stars Floella Benjamin, Brian Bilston, Rod Campbell, Joseph Coelho,Julia Donaldson and Michael Rosen, all making this the most joyful book to read together, every night of the year. Each month includes rhymes on different themes:January: Winter, BedtimeFebruary: Love, Pancake DayMarch: Spring, Women's Day, Riddles April: April Fool's Day, Spring Festivals, Tongue-TwistersMay: May Day, Farm, Mar
The tale of 'Cinderella' is told wherever stories are still read aloud and everyone is familiar with 'Rapunzel' and 'The Golden Goose', but who has heard all the wonderful stories collected by the Bro
