Archive for December, 2008
Toads and Diamonds
One daughter is sweet and mannerly and therefore she is well rewarded. The other daughter is saucy and wretched and therefore punished. Remember good words pour out of your mouth like diamonds and flowers, but nasty words slither out like snakes and toads!
By Charles Perrault.
From the Blue Fairy Book.
Read by Amy
Add comment December 30, 2008
Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is the first truly American fairy tale about Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a cyclone to a strange land called Oz. There she joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on a journey to the Emerald City to visit the powerful Wizard of Oz.
In chapters fourteen and fifteen our friends return to the Emerald City with the news of the end of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Chapters Fourteen and Fifteen- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
From The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Read by Alyson
Add comment December 29, 2008
The Fisherman and His Wife
A poor fisherman catches a talking fish and lets him go, only to have his wife send him time and again to demand more and better rewards for his kindness.
The Fisherman and His Wife
from The Green Fairy Book, edited by Andrew Lang
read by Suzanne
Add comment December 23, 2008
Chapters Twelve and Thirteen- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is the first truly American fairy tale about Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a cyclone to a strange land called Oz. There she joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on a journey to the Emerald City to visit the powerful Wizard of Oz.
In chapters twelve and thirteen our friends leave the Emerald City in search of the Wicked Witch of the West.
Chapters Twelve and Thirteen – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
From The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Read by Alyson
Add comment December 22, 2008
Chapter Eleven- The Wonderful Emerald City of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is the first truly American fairy tale about Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a cyclone to a strange land called Oz. There she joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on a journey to the Emerald City to visit the powerful Wizard of Oz.
In Chapter Eleven our party enters the Emerald City and meet with the great Oz.
Chapter Eleven- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
From The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Read by Alyson
Add comment December 15, 2008
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
This is the story of Peter Rabbit who does not obey his mother’s instructions and goes into Mr. MacGregor’s garden. Peter gets into trouble in the garden. Listen to discover what happens to Peter.
The Tale of Peter Rabbit
By Beatrix Potter
Read by Kathleen
Add comment December 9, 2008
Chapters Nine and Ten- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is the first truly American fairy tale about Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a cyclone to a strange land called Oz. There she joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on a journey to the Emerald City to visit the powerful Wizard of Oz.
In Chapters Nine and Ten our party meet the Queen of the Field Mice and rescue the Lion from the deadly poppies before resuming their journey to the Emerald City.
Chapters Nine and Ten – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
From The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Read by Alyson
Add comment December 8, 2008
Clever Oonagh
Fin is a hero in Irish legend, but even he is terrified when his enemy Cucullin stops by for a visit. Fortunately for Fin, his wife Oonagh is more than a match for the unsuspecting giant…
From “Clever Cooks,” compiled by Ellen Greene
Read by Lindsay
Add comment December 2, 2008
Chapters Seven and Eight- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is the first truly American fairy tale about Dorothy and her dog Toto, who are swept away by a cyclone to a strange land called Oz. There she joins the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion on a journey to the Emerald City to visit the powerful Wizard of Oz.
In Chapters Seven and Eight our party leave the forest and enter the deadly poppy field.
Chapters Seven and Eight – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
From The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum
Read by Alyson
Add comment December 1, 2008
