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27 audiobooks in our catalogue, every one with its narrator named.
The Chicken Doesn't Skate
"Milo has a problem. He's trying to do a project on the food chain, so he charts the growth of a baby chick, and makes arrangements to serve his specimen to the judges at the science fair. But he's baffled by the rest of his class. They name the chick Henrietta. They sign up to take her home on weekends. They claim that she's a good luck charm, a friend, even the new hockey team mascot! Milo just wants to win the science fair to impress his dad. But when the class finds out that Henrietta will be cooked and eaten for Milo's project, everyone panics!"
Gordon Korman (Author), Barbara Caruso , Jeff Woodman , Johnny Heller , Julie Dretzin , L.J. Ganser , Robert Ramirez , Ron McLarty (Narrator)
Audiobook · 4 hrs 32 mins
"In Anne of Green Gables, delightful, unpredictable Anne Shirley captured the hearts of girls around the world. Now this charming heroine returns in the further adventures of Anne of Avonlea. Avonlea is the prettiest little town on Prince Edward Island, which is the prettiest island in all of Canada. Years ago, Anne came here as an orphan—a mischievous, talkative redhead with a shabby suitcase and a heart full of dreams. Now, however, Anne is a young woman with new dreams. She has a job as the town’s schoolteacher, and as the school year passes, wonderful adventures await: reuniting two long-lost lovers, raising two orphans who tumble into her life, and discovering the first flickering of love for a dear old friend. Today L.M. Montgomery’s tales of Anne Shirley are beloved classics, with generations of fans everywhere."
L.M. Montgomery (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 9 hrs 15 mins
Amelia Bedelia and the Baby
"With warmth and laughter, Amelia Bedelia-the maid who takes everything literally-teaches young readers a critical, and often difficult, lesson: words can have many different meanings. Young listeners will find Amelia Bedelia a welcome splash of fun on the easy-reading shelf."
Peggy Parish (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Dinosaur Bones
"No mystery is too great for super-sleuth Cam Jansen and her amazing photographic memory! Mysteries follow super-sleuth Cam Jansen everywhere she goes … even to the museum. Cam and her class are on a field trip at the museum when Cam discovers that some bones are missing from a dinosaur skeleton. Can Cam find the bones and catch the thief? The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades."
David A. Adler (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
"As a young girl Sandy Price dreamed of owning a pony like Misty of Chincoteague. Journeying to Chincoteague for the annual pony penning, a grown Sandy decides to make her dream come true. At the end of the auction she brings home not just one but four beautiful ponies, including Sunshine, a direct descendant of Misty. When Twilight, Sunshine's foal, first appears from her stall, the fire of the wild ponies of Assateague is in her eyes. She races and rears herself into a lather, bucking at even the temporary confinement when the farrier examines her hooves. As Twilight begins to grow in stature and spirit, Sandy realizes the filly has a special future in store for the both of them. Marguerite Henry's Newbery Award-winning collection of horse stories have become children's classics, charming thousands of readers in many different countries. Her stories feature actual people and horses and are refreshingly free from the violent themes and issues so prevalent in today's children's literature. Misty's Twilight is filled with the dreamy quality of yesteryear that holds an ageless appeal to young and old alike."
Marguerite Henry (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 2 hrs 48 mins
"When Pollyanna was published in 1913, it became an overnight success. It immediately sold over a million copies as young and old alike fell in love with the little freckled orphan girl and her spirited optimism. Many of Beldingsville's citizens are ill, misguided, and even despairing. The sparkling, ingenuous eleven-year-old who descends upon them with her 'glad game' gives them renewed hope and changes their lives forever. Then unexpected tragedy strikes, and Pollyanna can no longer find the silver lining in any cloud. Can a child's suffering possibly serve any purpose? Author Eleanor Porter wrote, ' I have never believed that we ought to deny discomfort and pain and evil: I have merely thought that it is far better to greet the unknown with a cheer.' With the added bonus of Barbara Caruso's skillful reading, even adult readers will be challenged to finish the book dry-eyed."
Eleanor H. Porter (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 44 mins
"In 1896, Mary Emmons is surprised when her grandmother takes her along to visit an old friend in Toronto named Bethlehem. Mary has led a sheltered life in New York City, far from hardship and danger. But when Mary meets the ancient woman, the personal history she shares removes the blinders from Mary's eyes, forcing the girl to recognize prejudice and injustice for the first time. As a young girl, Suzanna, Mary's grandmother, is sent to live with her uncle in the South. Seeing slaves for the first time, and the horrible way they are treated, Suzanna decides to run away, back to her home in Vermont. When she leaves, though, she is not alone. Disguised as a boy, the young slave Bethlehem escapes with her. As the story of these two brave young women is told through alternating chapters, they share the dangers they face on the perilous journey from Virginia to freedom. Award-winning narrators Christina Moore, Barbara Caruso, and Lynne Thigpen masterfully capture each riveting conflict and difficult decision."
Jennifer Armstrong (Author), Barbara Caruso , Christina Moore , Lynne Thigpen (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 27 mins
Little Men: Life at Plumfield with Jo’s Boys
"Little Men (1871) by Louisa May Alcott is a classic coming-of-age story about Jo and her husband Professor Bhaer, who open a progressive school for boys at their home, Plumfield Estate. The novel follows the lives of the boys and their interactions with each other and the adults, as they learn important life lessons and grow into young adults. Jo and Professor Bhaer strive to create a homelike atmosphere where the boys can learn and grow, while also making sure they have plenty of time for fun and adventure. With a cast of lovable and diverse characters, Little Men is sure to capture the hearts of readers of all ages."
Louisa May Alcott (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 11 hrs 1 min
"Returning to the 'Aunt Hill' from a two-year trip around the world, 20-year-old Rose Campbell suddenly finds herself surrounded by male admirers, all expecting her to marry them! Rose is rich and pretty, and she suspects many of these suitors are more interested in her wealth than her dreams. But she is determined to live her own life and find her own love, despite the many plans of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Louisa May Alcott wrote this delightful sequel to Eight Cousins at the request of her many fans."
Red Sings from Treetops
"In spring, Red sings from treetops: cheer-cheer-cheer, each note dropping like a cherry into my ear. Sleepy Yellow sticks to summer. Yet ocean Blue stays cool and alive. Green fades in fall, turns to dust, and no longer keeps Brown at bay. In winter, Pink blossoms on chilled cheeks. And Black echoes through the still of winter's night. But spring comes again, and Red returns-flitting and fluttering, bright as a Cardinal bird. Winner of a Caldecott Honor, this delightful book of free verse poems by celebrated poet Joyce Sidman is 'a charming inspiration to notice colors and correlate emotions' (Kirkus Reviews). With each verse of Barbara Caruso's spellbinding narration, children and adults alike will appreciate the colors of the seasons. '. as the title implies, the colors that surprise on every page do sing.'-Booklist, starred review"
Joyce Sidman (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
"This unforgettable classic has been captivating children and adults alike for more than a century. Rebecca's widowed mother has a failing farm, meager resources, and seven children to raise. When her spinster sisters offer Rebecca a home and an education, Mrs. Randall bundles her second eldest into a stagecoach with a kiss and an admonition to stay out of mischief. Could she be asking too much of the free-spirited imp with sparkling eyes and insatiable curiosity? Kate Douglas Wiggin wrote children's books to finance the school she started in the slums of San Francisco in 1878. Her first book was published in 1883, and by 1887 she had become a popular success. But the publication of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm in 1903 won her major acclaim both here and in Great Britain."
Kate Douglas Wiggin (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 53 mins
"A treasured children’s classic, Susan Coolidge’s What Katy Did is a vivid story of childhood bravery with a feisty heroine at its heart. Twelve-year-old Katy is a dreamer. She invents exciting games, faraway lands and imagines that one day she’ll be charming and graceful. But in the meantime she gets into all kinds of mischief … until one day a terrible accident happens and life as Katy knows it turns upside down. Can Katy’s boisterous courage keep her dreams alive?"
Susan Coolidge (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 5 hrs 16 mins
"Recently orphaned, young Rose Campbell is sent to the 'Aunt Hill,' where Uncle Alex, her six aunts and seven boy cousins live in noisy confusion. It is nothing like the quiet girls' boarding school that has been Rose's home for the past year. Surrounded by a bewildering array of pets, relatives, and unfamiliar foods, the fragile girl wonders if she will ever get used to this new life. Fortunately, Uncle Alex is her guardian. He keeps the aunts from coddling her too much, and makes sure that she has plenty of time to play outside with her cousins. Day by day, learning how to care for each of these people, Rose begins to bloom. Eight Cousins is a charming introduction to Louisa May Alcott's timeless classics, which include Little Women and Little Men. Barbara Caruso's colorful narration perfectly captures Rose and her extended family."
Audiobook · 7 hrs 40 mins
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
"—A Newbery Medal Winner Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, is faced with a terrible problem. She must move her family to their summer quarters immediately, or face almost certain death. But her youngest son, Timothy, lies ill with pneumonia nd must not be moved. Fortunately, she encounters the rats of NIMH, an extraordinary breed of highly intelligent creatures, who come up with a brilliant solution to her dilemma. And Mrs. Frisby in turn renders them a great service."
Robert C. O'brien (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 7 hrs 15 mins
Princesses Are Not Perfect
"In a rose-covered palace by the sea live three lovely princesses who never sit around doing nothing. Libby is a master builder, Mellie is a master gardener, and Allie is a master baker. The day before 100 children visit for the Summer Party, Mellie tells Libby and Allie that she would like to try something other than gardening. Since all three are quite sure princesses can do anything, they decide to switch roles for a day. But things don't turn out exactly as planned. Critically acclaimed author Kate Lum's tales have been named a Junior Library Guild Selection and a Nick Jr. Family Magazine Best Book of the Year. This popular series takes an irreverent look at princesses who don't fit perfectly into the pages of classic storybooks. Narrator Barbara Caruso's whimsical performance conveys the individual charms of all three imperfect young ladies. 'This sprightly tale will enchant aspiring princesses.'-Kirkus Reviews '. will entertain wannabe princesses royally/.'-Booklist"
Kate Lum (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Joyful Noise: Poems for Two Voices
"Grasshoppers, waterstriders, and fireflies light up the pages of this rib-tickling book of poetry for two voices. Written as spirited duets, the poems ring with the love songs of book lice, the serenades of moths, and a choir of cicadas. Each one is a treat, filled with busy insect life. In addition to the voices of these frisky critters, there are also fascinating tidbits about their lives and habits. The digger wasp lays eggs underground, musing that it will never see their generation. Joyful Noise is a marvelous concoction of music and imagery, sound and sense, brilliantly narrated by four of Recorded Books, Inc.'s most gifted readers. Paul Fleischman, an award-winning author of children's books, has received critical acclaim for this collection of poems. Joyful Noise is an ALA Notable Children's Book, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and a Newbery Medal Winner. It won the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction/Poetry, it was selected for The Horn Book Fanfare Honor List, and was designated a Notable Children's Trade Book in the Language Arts by the NCTE."
Paul Fleischman (Author), Barbara Caruso , Christina Moore , Jeff Woodman , John McDonough (Narrator)
The Callender Papers
"Think carefully … That's the advice Jean Wainwright always gets from her beloved Aunt Constance, Jean's guardian and headmistress at the boarding school where she lives. It's advice that proves valuable when Jean finds herself spending the summer far from home, sorting out family papers for the reclusive Mr. Thiel, a trustee of Aunt Constance's school and the widower of her childhood friend Irene Callender. At Mr. Thiel's isolated country estate, Jean is surrounded by bewildering questions from the past. Why is there such hatred between Mr. Thiel and his late wife's brother? Was her death an accident? And what happened to their child, who disappeared after Irene Thiel's death? Do the answers lie in the Callender papers? And will searching for the answers put Jean's own life in jeopardy?"
Cynthia Voigt (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 6 hrs 51 mins
"The iconic start to the timeless, Newbery-winning series from Cynthia Voigt. “It’s still true.” That’s the first thing James Tillerman says to his older sister, Dicey, every morning. It’s still true that their mother has abandoned the four Tillermans in a mall parking lot somewhere in the middle of Connecticut. It’s still true that they have to find their own way to Great-aunt Cilla’s house in Bridgeport. It’s still true that they need to spend as little as possible on food and seek shelter anywhere that is out of view of the authorities. It’s still true that the only way they can hope to all stay together is to just keep moving forward. Deep down, Dicey hopes they can find someone to trust, someone who will take them in and love them. But she’s afraid it’s just too much to hope for. … A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021) National Book Award Finalist ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults"
Eleanor Roosevelt: A Life of Discovery
"1994 Newbery Honor Book • Library of Congress Children's Books • Jane Addams Book Award Honor Book • Notable Children's Book in the Language Arts (NCTE) • Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies (NCSS/CBC) • Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Award • Golden Kite Award • Publishers Weekly Best Book • School Library Journal Best Book • Bulletin Blue Ribbon (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books) • ALA Notable Children's Book • New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age• Boston Globe/Horn Book Award • Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Illinois) • Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award (Vermont) • Not Just for Children Anymore! (Children's Book Council) • Horn Book Fanfare The intriguing story of Eleanor Roosevelt traces the life of the former First Lady from her early childhood through the tumultuous years in the White House to her active role in the founding of the United Nations after World War II."
Russell Freedman (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Audiobook · 3 hrs 45 mins
"Anne Shirley is all grown up and married to her longtime sweetheart Gilbert Blythe. What’s more, they have six wonderfully mischievous children—who’ve just discovered a new secret hideout. When the Blythe boys and girls learn that an eccentric family has moved into a nearby mansion, they are bubbling over with curiosity. The new family is the Merediths, and they have two boys and two girls of their own. They also shelter a runaway named Mary Vance, but sadly she’s about to be sent away to an orphanage. Can the Blythe children find a way to help? Listeners will delight as the frolicsome bands of children team-up on a goodhearted adventure to save the day! L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables novels are enduring classics that the whole family can cherish. First published in 1919, Rainbow Valley continues the captivating saga begun in the books Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, and Anne of the Island."
Audiobook · 8 hrs 49 mins
"In 1914 Rilla Blythe, youngest daughter of Anne, is almost 15. Life with her many brothers and sisters has been delightful and Rilla dazzles everyone she meets with her charm and beauty. Her biggest worries are the upcoming dance at the Four Winds Lighthouse and whether Kenneth Ford will ask her to dance. Her special night is shattered with the announcement that war has been declared in Europe. As her brothers and friends prepare to go off to battle, the irrepressible Rilla realizes that she will also be changed forever. In fact, the world will never be the same again. Renowned author L.M. Montgomery penned some 500 short stories and poems with translations into 15 languages as well as the classic Anne of Green Gables novels."
Audiobook · 10 hrs 53 mins
"Anne of Green Gables, the story of a mischievous, carrot-topped waif, is beloved by generations. Now Anne has grown into a lovely young woman. Leaving the tranquility of her home on Prince Edward Island, she begins a new life on the mainland as a freshman at Redmond College. Will she be ready for the challenge of a cranky professor who thinks education is wasted on women? Or will she welcome the security offered by proposals of marriage? Education and romance are hanging in the balance for the curious, redhaired beauty. Follow the irrepressible Anne Shirley as she journeys into a wider world and faces the tantalizing decisions of young adulthood."
Audiobook · 8 hrs 22 mins
Anne of Green Gables
"The skinny, red-haired waif’s expectant smile brightened up the entire length of the Bright River Station platform. The only living creature in sight, she waited patiently, her legs dangling from the pile of shingles where she sat. Matthew Cuthbert knew all too well that his sister Marilla had expected the orphanage to send a boy, but when he lifted the freckled, green-eyed little girl into the buggy, he sensed that life at Green Gables was going to be very different and, he hoped, much improved. This endearing, heartwarming book has charmed generations of children and parents since it was first published in 1908. A classic of children’s literature, Anne of Green Gables has given the world the spunky, irrepressible little girl who Mark Twain hailed as “the most moving and delightful child of fiction since the immortal Alice.”"
Audiobook · 10 hrs 19 mins
Anne's House of Dreams
"Gilbert Blythe has completed his schooling and is finally a doctor. So now he and his beloved Anne can be together. The couple marry and move to Four Winds Harbour to start their new life together. Anne and Gilbert buy an old home and fix it up, and the house quickly becomes their dream home. Along with their new home comes new neighbors and friends, including old and opinionated Miss Cornelia Bryant, sea-loving Captain Jim, and the complex Leslie Moore. Here they experience many ups and downs, the births of their children and an unexpected death in the family. Internationally renowned writer L.M. Montgomery continues the beloved series, which began with Anne of Green Gables, a bestseller since 1908."
Audiobook · 8 hrs 47 mins
Minnie and Moo Go Dancing / Minnie and Moo Go to Paris
"Moo’s simple wish is for “a nice pair of thumbs.' It’s her longing that leads the cow girls to dress up and dance at the farmer’s party. When they’re mistaken for the farmer’s twin sisters from California, the bovine buddies realize it’s time to hoof it right out of the party! In Minnie and Moo Go to Paris, the two wayward cows are convinced that they are in Paris when they take a bus on a crazy journey that includes passing an electrical tower (the Eiffel Tower?) and then pick up a busload of animal friends to continue on their international adventure. As always, the slapstick humor and endearing characters meld into an appealing story of friendship and fun."
Denys Cazet (Author), Barbara Caruso (Narrator)
Minnie and Moo Go Dancing
"Minnie and Moo are two of the most entertaining and charmingly wacky bovine buddies ever to hit the printed page, and Barbara Caruso brings them refreshingly to life on audio...The background music and sound effects combine to enhance the stories, and add just the right touch and mood. A winning combination! - AudioFile"
Minnie and Moo Go to Paris
"Continuing the adventure of the bovine buddies Minnie and Moo, this slapstick extravaganza finds the cows traveling past a crane that they think is the Eiffel Tower, picking up a busload of equally adventurous animal friends from nearby Africa World, careening through a car wash they believe is China, and trading stories under a night sky in what they hope is America. The power and appeal of this welcome twosome has rarely been funnier."
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