Pre-K, Kindergarten, and Early Elementary
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Arranged By Author --B-- The Tale of Brownie Beaver by Arthur Scott Bailey Brownie and his animal friends work to protect his home from Farmer Green.
The Tale of Master Meadow Mouse by Arthur Scott Bailey Master Meadow Mouse moves his home from place to place in search of a safe abode in this volume of Bailey’s “Sleepy-time Tales” series. The short chapters, 10-12 minutes in length, are perfect for a before bedtime story.
The Tale of Timothy Turtle by Arthur by Scott Bailey A turtle and his life along a creek are described in this volume of Bailey’s “Sleepy-time Tales” series, with chapters ranging from 6-12 minutes in length.
The Tale of Tommy Fox by Arthur Scott Bailey Tommy sets out to hunt for his food and learns valuable lessons along the way.
Whitefoot the Woodmouse by Thornton W. Burgess We all can learn much from the positive perspective of Whitefoot as he meets the animal friends in his neighborhood. This book serves as a good introduction to the characters in Burgess’ animal tales.
The Adventures of Jerry the Muskrat by Thornton W. Burgess Jerry Muskrat tries to save his home near Laughing Brook and Smiling Hill pond from drying up.
The Adventures of Buster Bear by Thornton W. Burgess In addition to learning about the habitat and habits of bears, the importance of sharing also comes through in this title.
The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk by Thornton W. Burgess Jimmy learns the importance of controlling his temper.
The Adventures of Johnny Chuck by Thornton W. Burgess Johnny looks for a new home and learns about the good and bad side of pride.
The Adventures of Old Man Coyote by Thornton Burgess A newcomer to the Green Forest, Old Man Coyote, gives the other animals some lessons in how to deal with those causing difficulties in this highly rated title in the Burgess Bedtime Story Books series.
The Adventures of Paddy Beaver Paddy by Thornton W. Burgess Through Paddy’s adventures we get an inside look at beaver home construction.
Poems Every Child Should Know edited by Mary Burt. Young children all the way through middle school, as well as their older siblings and parents, can benefit from listening to this collection of classic poems first published in 1904.
--D-- Adventures of the Teenie Weenies by William Donahey The Teenie Weenies are less than two inches tall, but lead adventurous lives from their home under a rose bush. They use cast off household items fashioned to their purposes in this fun and fantasy based book. This version was recorded as a collaborative effort, but all the narrators are good.
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Little Bear at Work and Play by Frances Margaret Fox.
This book will appeal to preschool and younger elementary aged children. Through a variety of experiences and adventures, Little Bear learns life lessons. Each chapter is 5-6 minutes long and is a story complete in itself.
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My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett A young boy and an alley cat venture forth to rescue a baby dragon in this light-hearted adventure story, which features both witty problem solving and gentle suspense. Using the link for the e-text will enable young listeners to enjoy the many beautiful illustrations, and those from mid-elementary may want to follow along with the text. http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30017 (text)
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys by Howard R. Garis This light-hearted story by the author of the “Uncle Wiggily” series relates the adventures of two twistytail pig brothers.
Uncle Wiggily’s Adventures by Howard R. Garis. Uncle Wiggily is a long-eared gentleman rabbit who is known for walking about with a cane and having a great deal of adventures with his neighbor animal friends. This book relates the adventures Uncle Wiggily has when he sets out on a journey.
Uncle Wiggily and Old Mother Hubbard by Howard R. Garis. In these short and gentle stories, Uncle Wiggily meets several characters from Mother Goose tales.
Lulu, Alice and Jimmie Wibblewobble by Howard R. Garis. Uncle Wiggily meets the Wibblewobble family of ducks in this series of 31 stories, ideal for bedtime or anytime there is a longing for the repeated pleasure of hearing the word Wibblewobble.
--H-- Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue by Laura Lee Hope. A six- year-old boy and his five-year-old sister have lots of fun and as well as some little adventures as they happily traipse along through life in this wholesome story published in 1916. This title was ghost-written by Howard Garis under the pen name name of Laura Lee Hope, so if you liked some of the other titles in this section by Garis, you may like this as well.
--M-- Our Old Nursery Rhymes by Alfred Moffat After a brief intro, the listener is treated to almost 25 minutes of continuously playing classic nursery rhymes set to music and sung with clear voices to instrumental accompaniment. The recording sounds very professional and would appeal to families who like to listen to classical music. It would serve as a good background for younger children during quiet playtime.
The Insect Folk by Margaret Warner Morley Written to young children as if the author is a nature guide sitting right beside them while they gaze at the insect in action, this book is composed of short chapters, each devoted to a particular insect. Usually it works best to download a book in its entirety and listen straight through. However, this book works best as a reference guide, using the individual chapters to provide more information about insects your family encounters outdoors. The e-text at Gutenberg is profusely illustrated and can be used along side of the audio text. For use on a computer, just start streaming the chapter audio, and then open another tab and have your child follow along with the illustrations in the Gutenberg text, by clicking “read this book online” under formats. http://www.gutenberg.org/files/18790/18790-h/18790-h.htm (e-text)
--P-- Among the Night People by Clara Dillingham Pierson Mosquitoes, raccoons, and muskrats make up some of the 15 creatures of the night that we become acquainted with in this book. Jude Somers does an excellent job narrating.
Among the Forest People by Clara Dillingham Pierson This gentle text provides lessons about the life and habits of a wide variety of forest creatures, ranging from squirrels to turkeys.
Among the Farmyard People by Clara Dillingham Pierson Animals that are found on a farm, as well as the bees, swallows, and rats that show up as a part of the natural realm, are featured in this book.
Among the Meadow People by Clara Dillingham Pierson Many insects, as well as worms and tree-frogs, are features in this volume. This audio is a collaborative effort of several readers, all of whom read well.
Tales of a Poultry Farm by Clara Dillingham Pierson The collaboratively-narrated chapters in this book describe life on a poultry farm and the various types of birds that are raised on there.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories by Beatrix Potter. These gentle stories that never grow old are especially appealing if the child can follow along with their own copy of the book.
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The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. This story of a dear stuffed rabbit and other toys in a playroom and their relationship to the child who owns them speaks of love and caring. This is a nice choice when you want a short selection that can be completed in less than a half hour. It is easy to listen to, with a mother and her daughter reading alternately in clear voices.
--Various Authors-- Children's Vinyl Record Series
The Arts Reformation site provides mp3 downloads of a wide variety of selections featuring the musical stories from record albums from the "50's and 60's. The audio quality is quite good, especially considering the recording medium was originally vinyl. Be sure to click "more Tale Spinners" under the Robin Hood-Cinderella-Snow White album grouping at the top of the page to see a long list of other titles available.
Kayray’s Storytime
This title is a collection of classic fairy tales, stories, and poems for the preschool through early elementary set put together by Kara Shallenberg, whose user name is Kayray on Librivox. The Librivox webpage for this collection contains links for each story that will take you to e-texts that you can download with images in EPUB or Kindle format for the enjoyment of listening while viewing some lovely illustrations. |
