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Recordings from Storyteller, Jim Weiss
G.A. Henty Recordings
Tales from Storyteller, Jay O'Callahan
Odds Bodkins, Story Weaver
From Astrid Lindgren
Books & Recordings by J.R.R. Tolkien
Japanese Stories and Music
 Fair is Fair:
World Folktales of Justice by Sharon Creeden. This is another book that came
highly recommended to us by one of our customers. We love it! The author is a
trial attorney who has collected 30 stories from different countries and time
periods that illustrate various aspects of law. Each story is followed by
sources for further reading and also comments that will sometimes relate the
story to our current legal system, items of historical interest, a discussion of
a legal principle within the story, and more. It is especially good as a family
or group read-aloud (we read these to our children on a long car trip) as it
sparks interesting discussions.
These are timeless tales that impart ideas of character and justice all on
their own and can be a springboard to further discussions about justice,
culture, folktales, forgiveness and other topics. The additional information
will provoke deeper study of the principles told . Appropriate for a wide age
range (younger kids: read aloud, teens & adults can read independently, but try
to read it aloud). There are a couple of stories that may be more appropriate
for teens, especially in the fourth section of the book that covers the crime of
murder, so you may want to give them a quick preview. Paper, 223 pages
#4775 $12.95
A few of the tales:
The Stolen Smells (United States)
The Warmth of a Fire (Jewish)
The Quality of Mercy (Morocco)
The Pear Seed (China)
Judge Coyote (Mexico)
Whose Children? (Africa)
The Lawyer's Advice (Denmark)
The Thief Who Slid Down a Moon Beam (Turkey)
The Furies (Ancient Greece)
Tip: Pair this with Tales from Cultures Far
and Near by Jim Weiss - in our Storytelling
section
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 The Dragon of Lonely Island by Rebecca Rupp is a
fast-paced fantasy that readers of all ages should enjoy (no matter what the age
range says!)
The three children - Hannah (12), Zachary (10), and Sarah Emily (8 ½) - are
staying at their Aunt Mehitabel's house for the summer, which is on an island
called Lonely Island (hence, the name of the book). The whole setting is so
realistic one feels as if they are falling into the pages (which in my case does
not mean falling asleep!)
This story is one of the few that doesn't portray the dragon (Fafnyr) as a
greedy beast that steals and hoards its treasure but rather as a more
kind-hearted dragon that shows pleasure in helping others - although no dragon
can get away without being a little self-centered.
A delightful ending. This book is definitely going to be read again! (Reviewed
by Lane Greer, age 10 at the time of the review).
Ages 8-11 Paper, 160 pages.
#8055 $5.99
We also have one copy of the hardcover version, which is now out of print:
#4089X $16.99
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The Return of the Dragon by Rebecca Rupp -
In this long-awaited sequel to The Dragon of Lonely Island, three
adventurous children find further intrigue on a tiny Maine island where a
talkative, three-headed dragon peacefully lives out its days and the power of
storytelling reigns supreme.
Ages 8-11. Paper, 160 pages.
#8048 $5.99
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Nights wouldn't be complete in the Greer home without a recording to listen to at
bedtime. Here's the routine: Glen and Lane brush their teeth, change into their
pajamas and get settled into Mom and Dad's bed ready for one of us to read a
book. We always have two books going, one for mom to read and one for dad
(because neither of us can bear to miss any of the story if the other
parent does the reading that night). When the reading is done, the kids hop out
of bed, pick out their recording for the night, put it in their own players by their
beds, and fall asleep while listening. (Though we never planned on this
happening, it has become a great tradition!)
We enjoy each of the following talented storytellers for their special
ability to touch us with stories of other people, places and animals.
Storyteller Jim Weiss has a wonderful gift for storytelling and a wide range
of voices. He has a talent for translating traditional stories into tales
understandable by the very young but also absorbing for older ages, including
parents.
There aren't enough superlatives in the English language to describe how we
feel about Jim's storytelling. He conveys morals in his story adaptations
without moralizing, his voice is soothing without being syrupy, and he adds life
to the characters without being overly dramatic.
Most of the stories can be enjoyed by ages 4+, but I've indicated where some
are more appropriate for younger or older audiences. Each recording runs about 1
hour.
Cassettes: $10.95 $8.99 ea. CD's:
$14.95 $12.99 each
Free cassette offer for purchasers of
Fairytale Favorites and
Sherlock Holmes CDs!
 Abraham
Lincoln and the Heart of America - One of history’s greatest stories
is that of Abraham Lincoln, and Jim Weiss brings to it all the compassion,
clarity and humor as he incorporates Lincoln’s own words into this splendid
storytelling biography.
Widely considered the greatest American President, Abraham Lincoln faced
seemingly insurmountable challenges all through his life, leading up to
ultimate triumph and sudden tragedy. Jim leads us from Lincoln’s birth
through the era just after his death, sprinkling many examples of Lincoln’s
famous wit through an engaging telling of his farsighted, ethical, yet often
controversial actions during the most tumultuous time in American history.
Jim’s telling makes the remarkable Abraham Lincoln and his entire era spring
to life in a way that will remain with listeners of all ages and explains
why our sixteenth President holds a special place in our history and our
hearts, and inspires us in our own lives. Approximately 70 minutes. Ages
5-adult.
CD only: #3843 $14.95 $12.99
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 The Adventures of Tom Sawyer - Mark Twain's humorous tale of childhood
friendship and adventure, burnished in a golden light of nostalgia, has been one
of America's most beloved books from the day it was published. Life lessons are
also learned as some of Tom's clever, comic adventures with pals Huckleberry
Finn and Becky Thatcher turns serious. This recording is filled with Twain's
wise, witty observations of human nature. As surely as the mighty Mississippi
carries Tom and his friends, Tom Sawyer will carry the listener on an
unforgettable journey.
Ages 7+
Cassette: #3576 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3827X $14.95
$12.99
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 American Tall Tales - An essential part of American folk culture, these
uproarious stories will have you laughing out loud...and occasionally pondering.
Meet Paul Bunyan, taller than the trees and mightier than the rivers; Johnny
Appleseed, whose gentleness and generosity make him a beloved legend; and Pecos
Bill, whose outrageous Texas-sized exploits make him the greatest of all
cowboys. There's even one of Jim's own tall tales, a tongue-twisting, hilarious
take on the old West. Ages 5+
CD: #3819X $14.95 $12.99
 Arabian Nights - Jim retells the timeless stories of Scheherazade,
The Bird Who Speaks, Ali Baba and
the Forty Thieves, and The Fisherman and the Genie, using subtle variations in his voice to reflect the
personalities of the characters.
Recipient of the Parents Choice Award.
Ages 5 to adult.
CD: #3282 $12.99
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 Best Loved Stories in Song and Dance
(Jim Weiss) -Through story and song,
Jim Weiss tells the
stories of The Twelve Dancing Princesses (Grimm), Snow White and Rose Red
(Grimm) and The Sleeping Beauty (Perrault). Also featured are a waltz
and a minuet song.
Adventure and romance abound along with
a deeper understanding of the worth of the characters' journeys. Includes music for
dancing. Makes a great gift for the ballerinas in your life. Adults will enjoy revisiting their favorite stories too.
Ages 5 to adult.
Cassette: #3193 $10.99 $8.99
CD: #3444 $14.99 $12.99
 Celtic Treasures
(Jim Weiss) - Ancient stories of bards and warriors, enhanced with
piano music. Stories include: Dectera and Fifty Maidens, Cuchulain's Name, The
Wooing of Emer, Finn MacCoul, The Battle for Tara, and more!
Ages 7 to adult.
Cassette: #3231 $8.99
CD: #3487 $12.99
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 A Christmas Carol and Other Favorites
(Jim Weiss) - Features A Christmas Carol by
Charles Dickens, The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry, and Dick Spindler's
Family Christmas by Bret Harte.
The good in the human spirit can be found in
Scrooge's transformation from miser to humanitarian, the importance of giving is
found in The Gift of the Magi (one of my favorite Christmas stories), and the humor
of Christmas in the old West is found in Bret Harte's tale.
This is a holiday gift that will
be listened to year-round.
Ages 5 to adult.
Cassette: #3169 $8.99
CD: #341X $12.99
 Egyptian Treasures: Mummies and Myths (Jim Weiss) - Includes The Great Myths of
Egypt, Osiris and Set, The Secret Name of Ra-Amun, A Rival for the Throne, The
Courage of Isis, The Pyramid Builders, and The Mummy's Tomb.
Winner of the 2000 Parents' Choice Gold Award.
Ages 7 to adult.
Cassette: #3223
$8.99
CD: #3479 $12.99
 Fairytale
Favorites in Story and Song Sit back and listen to these classics:
Stone Soup, Puss in Boots, Shoemaker & the Elves, and Rapunzel.
Includes the songs, Stone Soup and The Pussycat Rag. Recipient of
the Parents' Choice Award.
Ages 5 to adult. Winner of the 1996 Parents' Choice Gold Award.
Cassette:
#3126 $10.95 $4.99
Sale Price!
CD: #3371 $14.95 $12.99
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limited time, we will include a free copy of the Fairytale Favorites
cassette when you order the Fairytale Favorites CD. Please indicate in
our shopping cart's comments box (you will see it after you click the "add to
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it if you pay for the CD AND indicate that you want the cassette included with
your order.
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 Famously
Funny!: A Collection of Beloved Stories and Poems - Prepare to laugh
out loud as you listen to this collection. Jim has gather some of the
funniest stories and poems from some of wittiest writers of all time for a
recording that will delight your whole family.
At the heart of the story component are lively retellings of two Hans
Christian Anderson classics, The Emperor’s New Clothes and The Real Princess
(which is also known as The Princess and the Pea). There are also hilarious
trickster tales from India and Turkey, plus an African Anansi story, to
remind us that the combination of laughter with wisdom is universal.
In addition to these engaging stories, Jim lends his comic touch to reading
the delightful Lewis Carrol poem, Jabberwocky, along with famous and
whimsical rhymes from Carroll, Edward Lear and more, leading listeners who
as yet might not have ventured into poetry to a real enjoyment of verse and
its possibilities. Your face may ache from grinning after you listen, but it
will be worth it! Approximately 70 minutes. Ages 5-adult
CD only: #3835 $14.95 $12.99
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 Galileo and
the Stargazers - True stories about scientists who changed our view of the
world. Includes: Archimedes and the Golden Crown (our daughter's favorite),
Ptolemy vs Copernicus, Tycho Brahe Scans the Skies, Kepler and Galileo, Isaac
Newton.
Ages 7 to adult.
Cassette: #3215 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3460 $14.95 $12.99
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 Giants! A Colossal Collection of Tales and Tunes Listen to Jack and the
Beanstalk, The Fantastical Tale of Finn MacCoul, The Giant of Grabbist and Oscar
Wilde's The Selfish Giant, along with two giant songs. Listeners will be left
with a giant grin on their faces.
Cassette: #3177 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3428 $14.95 $12.99
 Good Luck Duck
(Jim Weiss) - Good Luck Duck is the first
book in in the Jim Weiss recording collection of out-of-print books that
are just "too good to be forgotten." Written in 1950 by award-winning author,
Meindert Dejong, Good Luck Duck is the story of young Timothy who
ventures to the fair and wins an astounding and endearing duck. This noisy duck
introduces Timothy to a plethora of
characters, each with astonishing personalities. This classic is full of
wonderful adventure and lasting values.
Approximately 72 minutes, 10 tracks: Timothy; Ring a Duck, Win a Duck; The
Merry-Go-Round; The Ferris Man and the Peanut Man;
Riding the Ferris Wheel; High Above the Fair; Timothy's Parents Meet the Duck;
The Little Old Lady and the Duck; The Street Car;
Going Home.
CD only.
#3895 $14.95 $12.99
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 Good Night A bedtime tape with six "vignettes" that take the listener
into scenes that bring about feelings of safety and love. In each scene, the listener
imagines falling asleep (on a tropical island, in a mountain cabin, in a tree house in the
forest and more). A minute of soothing music follows each story. Jim's honey-toned
voice is perfect for this kind of tape. Many parents have told us how much it has helped
their young ones fall asleep.
Ages and up.
CD: #3266 $14.95 $12.99
 Greek Myths Stories of Hercules, King Midas (my son's favorite), and
Medusa become understandable to children. Jim offers asides to help those unfamiliar with
the gods of ancient Greece. Emphasis on character over violence.
King Midas and the Golden Touch, Adventures of Hercules, Perseus and
Medusa, and Arachne.
Ages 5 to adult.
Cassette: #3029 $10.95 $5.99
Sales Price!
CD: #3274 $14.95 $12.99
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 Heroes in Mythology - Three great adventures:
Theseus and the Minotaur, Prometheus, Bearer of Fire, Odin and the Norse Men.
Ages 7 to adult.
Cassette: #324X $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3495 $14.95 $12.99
 Jewish
Holiday Stories (Jim Weiss) - Includes Chanukah, The Festival of Lights, Purim,
and Passover.
The three astonishing stories on this recording form the basis for three Jewish
Holidays: Chanukah, Purim, and Passover. With Jim Weiss telling the stories, you
can be certain that the heroes and villains will spring to life with
understandable motives People of all faiths will love this fascinating
recording...perfect for family entertainment!
Ages 5 to adult.
CD only: #3754 $14.95 $12.99
 The Jungle Book Jim's version of this classic tale brings the
characters from Rudyard Kipling's stories to life. Four tales are included: Mowgli's
Brothers, Tiger! Tiger!, Red Dog and The Spring Running. Recipient of the Parent's
Choice Award.
Ages 7 to adult.
Cassette: #3142 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3398 $14.95 $12.99
 King Arthur & His Knights The Sword in the Stone, Sir Percival Meets A Lady,
and the Round Table are a few of the tales told on this marvelous tape. This is our
family's favorite. Jim's Sir Bedivere voice is wonderfully believable.
Ages 7+
Cassette: #3061 $10.95 $6.99
Sales Price!
CD: #3312 $14.95 $12.99
 Masters of the Renaissance:
Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and more by
Jim Weiss. In true stories
as vivid as the colors in which they painted, Jim Weiss brings to life the
astounding Leonardo da Vinci; volcanic Michelangelo; Brunelleschi, who changed
how we see the world; and other intriguing characters. You'll watch fierce Pope
Julius II drive out invaders while he supervises the painting of the Sistine
Chapel, and you will dine with Lorenzo de Medici, acclaimed statesman and patron
of the arts, who loves peace but nonetheless caused a war.
This recording will inspire a lifelong fascination with the arts and with the
riches of the Renaissance.
CD only. Running time: approximately 70 minutes.
#3886 $14.95 $12.99
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 Mystery! Mystery!
(Jim Weiss) - Three popular, classic mysteries are retold for young people: Poe's Purloined Letter, Chesterton's The Blue Cross, and
a Holme's mystery, The Red-Headed League.
Ages 7 to adult.
Cassette: #3134 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #338X $14.95 $12.99
 The
Queen's Pirate: Elizabeth I & Sir Francis Drake (Jim Weiss) - From daring sea voyages to
glittering throne rooms to the dreaded Tower of London, you will experience the
pageantry of olde England with two of history's most fascinating characters.
Jim's exhilarating signature style is at its best as he makes history spring
alive in this entertaining and passionate telling. (Features the lives of Queen
Elizabeth I and Sir Francis Drake).
Ages 7 to adult.
"Heart-pounding adventures and profound insights into questions we're still
asking centuries later." -Educator
Film Advisory Award.
CD: #3789 $14.95 $12.99
 Rip Van Winkle/Gulliver's Travels
(Jim Weiss) - Jim begins the story of Rip Van
Winkle with a brief background on the author, Washington Irving, and also sings a
short version of the tale called Rip's Rap. He continues with Gulliver's
adventures in Lilliput and concludes with Fool's Gold, a story of a wise rabbi
who has to decide between helping a rich man or poor man when a bag of gold has been
found.
Ages 5 to adult.
Cassette: #3118 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3363 $14.95 $12.99
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 She & He: Adventures in Mythology
(Jim Weiss) - This collection includes the tales of
Psyche and Cupid, Echo and Narcissus, Atalanta and the Golden Apples, and more - with an
emphasis on the value of love and honor. The Greek myths become accessible to even young
children.
Ages 5 to adult.
CD: #3347 $14.95 $12.99
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 Sherlock Holmes for Children This is the first Jim Weiss tape I ever heard, and
it's terrific! (I'm a fan of mysteries). Jim's range of voices is truly
amazing. The four stories told are The Mazarin Stone, The Adventure of the Speckled
Band, The Musgrave Ritual and The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. If you want
to encourage children to think deductively, look no further than master sleuth, Sherlock
Holmes! (It's elementary, of course).
Ages 7 to adult.
Cassette: #310X $10.95 $4.99
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CD: #3355 $14.95 $12.99
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 Spooky
Classics We're happy to offer a "scary" tape that won't frighten your
child too much and adds plenty to laugh about. Jim brings alive three classic
tales: The Canterville Ghost (Oscar Wilde), a medieval English lord whose
haunting terrifies visitors to his castle until a wholesome American family
moves in who is unimpressed with aristocrats or ghosts; Dr. Heidegger's
Experiment (Nathaniel Hawthorne), a tale about human nature that will get
you thinking; and The Sending of Dana Da (Rudyard Kipling), a rollicking
tale that cat lovers will especially enjoy. A terrific recording! Jim will
delight you with his many different voices.
Ages 7 to adult.
CD: #3436 $14.95 $12.99
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 Sweet Dreams
(Jim Weiss) - If you and your children enjoyed Jim's tape, Good Night,
you will be delighted to add this tape to your bedtime routine. Like Good
Night, Jim describes in his soothing voice six different scenes that ease
the listener into sleep. The Forest Cabin, The Pond, Behind the Waterfall,
The Toy Shop, The Desert Retreat, and The Cove are the six story
visualizations that are accompanied by sleepytime music.
Ages 3 and up.
Cassette #3207 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3452 $14.95 $12.99
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 Tales from Cultures
Far and Near (Jim Weiss) - Classic stories from Japan, Spain, China
and more. Wisdom, romance, and humor illustrate our human commonalities. (Have
you ever noticed that "trickster" tales are present in just about every
culture?) Imaginative twists and intrinsic morals bind the tales together.
Length: approximately one hour.
Ages 5 to adult.
Cassette: #3088 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3339 $14.95 $12.99
 Tales from the Old Testament Nondenominational rendering of The Story of
Ruth, Noah and the Ark, Wise King Solomon, Abraham and the Idols, David and Goliath,
and more. Wonderfully done!
Age 5 to adult.
Cassette: #3053 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3304 $14.95 $12.99
 Tell
Me A Story! A Treasury of Classics (Jim Weiss) - Young and old alike will enjoy this
collection of time-tested favorite stories. Includes Rumplestiltskin,
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Little Red Hen, Things Could Always Be
Worse, The Hare and the Hedgehog and Tell Me A Story (song).
Ages 3 and up.
CD: #3770 $14.95 $12.99
 The Three Musketeers/Robin Hood
(Jim Weiss) This is a great introduction to two classic tales
(and a fun way to learn some history). Includes the stories: Robin the Outlaw; Little
John; Of Gold and Lady Marion; Athos, Porthos, Aramis; The Queen's Diamonds; Duel
and six other stories. As with all of Jim's recordings, violence is downplayed.
Ages 5 to adult.
Cassette: #3045 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3290 $14.95 $12.99
 Treasure Island
CD
(Jim Weiss) -
Pirates! Buried treasure! Loyal friends and treacherous villains! Here is Robert
Louis Stevenson's immortal adventure with all its vivid characters. Set sail on
this classic adventure which requires all the ingenuity and smart thinking of
the main character (a young boy). Sudden plot twists and hair's breadth escapes
will thrill listeners. You are sure to feel the sea breeze blowing through your
own hair!
Ages 7 to adult.
Cassette: #3517 $10.95 $8.99
CD: #3762 $14.95 $12.99
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Treasury of Wisdom: True Stories of Hope and Inspiration (Created and
told by Jim Weiss). Role models and mentors have contributed to every
generation's sense of peace and stability. A Treasury of Wisdom spans
3,000 years of time in its passionate offering of inspiring true stories of wise
individuals whose lifework, philosophies and values are, to this day, valuable
lessons in hope and inspiration. Includes: Solomon; Jesus; Alexander the Great;
Diogenes, the wise Greek philosopher; Michelangelo; Raphael; Satchel Paige;
Beatrix Potter, and more.
Approximately 79 minutes, 10 tracks: Preface; An Empty Cup: A Story from
Japan (1890 A.D.); The Eye of the Beholder: Raphael and Michelangelo
(Italy, 1515); Diogenes, The Man Who Had Everything (Greece, 400 BC);
Alexander the Great and Diogenes (Greece, 330 BC); The Gates of
Heaven: A Tale from Japan (1750 AD);
The Beggar and the Baker: A Story of Solomon (Israel, 1000 BC); The
Good Samaritan: A Story Told by Jesus (1st Century A.D.); The Tale of
Beatrix Potter (1900, England); Satchel Paige, The Philosopher of the
Baseball Diamond (USA, 1930’s).
CD only. #3901 $14.95 $12.99
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 Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by
Jim
Weiss - Great literature and science merge in this new recording. A century
before Jacques Cousteau, Jules Verne took readers for a whirlwind journey
beneath the sea in the submarine, Nautilus. Accompany brilliant scientist,
Pierre Arronnas; his faithful servant, Conseil; bold mariner, Ned Land; and
mysterious Captain Nemo as they walk on the ocean floor, journey beneath polar
ice, and fight for the lives against sharks, giant squid, and one another.
Verne's famous gift for prophesying future events still startles us throughout
this electrifying voyage. Come aboard!
CD only. Running time: approximately 75 minutes. Ages 7 to adult.
#3878 $14.95 $12.99
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 Uncle Wiggly's Storybook
(Jim Weiss) - These seven "must have" stories for the
very young feature the charming adventures of Uncle Wiggly Longears, the elderly
rabbit gentleman, Nurse Jane, his muskrat lady housekeeper, and their lively
human and animal friends. The kind, polite, humorous and ingenious rabbit always
saves the day. Selected from the original stories and read lovingly by Jim
Weiss.
Ages 7 to adult.
CD: #3800 $14.95 $12.99
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 Rascal by Sterling North (read
by Jim Weiss) is an autobiographical story about the author's life with his pet
raccoon.
Eleven-year-old Sterling found Rascal - a mischievous, intelligent, and most
engaging young raccoon - in a hollow stump in the woods. Adopted into a
household that included Sterling's absentminded father, four skunks, woodchucks,
a crow named Poe, and half finished 18-foot canoe in the living room. Rascal
became Stelring's constant companion - and ate, slept, and even went to school
with him.Set in 1918, this is a wonderful story about a child and his
pet. Sterling is a very independent and resourceful young man who learns
valuable life lessons during his year with Rascal.
Unabridged. 3 cassettes (not available on CD). Length: 4 hours, 41 minutes.
#9562 $25.00 $15.99
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 Come On Seabiscuit! written by Ralph Moody; unabridged reading by
Jim Weiss - Who would have believed that a knobby-kneed little colt called
Seabiscuit would become of of the most celebrated racehorses of all time?
Although Seabiscuit was the grandson of the legendary Man O'War, he was neither
handsome nor graceful. His head was too big, his legs were too short, and his
gallop was awkward. During the depths of the Great Depression, Seabiscuit's wins
against incredible odds uplifted the hearts of Americans from the streets to the
White House.
Ralph Moody recounts the thrilling tale of the plucky horse who refused to quit,
the down-on-his-luck jockey who didn't let horrendous accidents keep him out of
the saddle, and the taciturn trainer who brought out the best in both. This is a
real treasure for horse and animal lovers of all ages and places.
3.5 Hours on 4 CD's.
#9311 $32.00
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A friend introduced us to this award-winning storyteller, urging us to carry
his tapes. Trusting her good judgment, I decided to see what the fuss was all
about. Well, these original stories (written and performed by Jay) reveal him as
a gifted weaver of tales.
Many of Jay's stories for young children were created by him for his daughter
and son - Ted and Laura - when they were small. The stories are delightfully
creative, and Jay delivers them with his own special energy. They are tales that
the whole family will enjoy.
Jay has performed his stories around the world and often performs at the
National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee (U.S.A.). He has also been a guest,
and performed, on National Public Radio (NPR).
"A Genius Among Storytellers" (Time Magazine)
Each cassette is: $10.00 $8.99
Each CD is: $15.00 $13.50
 Around the World with Jay O'Callahan
is a collection of stories from Jay's other recordings that celebrate different holidays
throughout the year.
Ages 7 to adult.
Total running time: 66:10 List of stories.
CD only: #A20 $15.00
$13.50
Damaged copy of Around the World. The case has a big crack on the
front. One copy available.
#A20-D $15.00 $10.99
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 Earth Stories includes the wonderful story of Herman, the worm, and
Marguerite, the caterpillar. We love the catchy song, "I'm Herman, the wormin'
and I like my squirmin." Also included is the story of The Boy Who Loved
Frogs; and my favorite story, which is that of Brian, who loves worms.
Trust me, you and the kids will really like this tape!
Ages 4-7. 49 minutes. Recipient of the Parents' Choice Award.
CD: #HER $15.00 $13.50
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 The Herring Shed cassette - World War II comes home to a Nova
Scotia fishing village. This is the touching story told through the eyes of a
14-year-old girl.
Again, I'm in awe of Jay's original storytelling. He weaves together the stories
of real events and real people and creates the most amazing rhythm. The song
sung in the herring shed has stuck with me (in a good way). I don't always
remember the words, but the gentle rhythm is there.
Stories: The Herring Shed, Home On The Range, The Iceman, Hary Janos, Connor
and the Leprechaun, The Cliffs of Culdurragh.
Teen to adult. Length: approximately 52 minutes.
Cassette only. #HSX $10.00 $8.99
"A minor-masterpiece." - Time Magazine
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 The
Island Put together evil pirates, a fairy queen and an honorable sailor,
and what do you get? An imaginative tale of adventure! Recipient of the
Parents' Choice Award!
Ages 7+. 52 minutes.
CD: #4454 $15.00 $13.50
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 Jeremy: A Christmas Story Jeremy transforms Christmas for children
everywhere in this Christmas tale of generosity and love. Also includes:
Christmas Candles, "a story of love that burns bright from the windows of a
home on Pill Hill." Recipient of the Parents' Choice Award!
49 min.
cassette. Ages 6 to adult.
Cassette #JEYX $10.00 $8.99
CD: #4519 $15.00 $13.50
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 The
Little Dragon and Orange Cheeks Four of Jay's most popular children's
stories are included: Little Dragon, Orange Cheeks, Woe is Me Bones, and
Tulips.
Ages 4 to adult. 50 minutes.
CD #4381 $15.00 $13.50
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 Little Heroes - Set off on a daring adventure with Michael the
Grasshopper, as he learns that he is beautiful just the way he is. Then meet
five other little heroes in these wonderful stories about friendship,
imagination and delight. Michael the Grasshopper, Raisins, The Bubble, The
Red Ball, Don't You Dare, and Nonsense.
Ages 4 and up.
Cassette #LIHX $8.99
CD #4438 $15.00 $13.50
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 Raspberries - How can magical berries change an unlucky farmers life?
The main character, Sad Simon, discovers the answer in this imaginative tale
that has many interesting twists and turns. It is a hopeful story for the whole
family. This is my favorite Jay O'Callahan story, and it showcases his amazing
creative talent.
Ages 7+
Raspberries was first heard nationally on National
Public Radio and has since become one of Jay's classic stories.
CD #4403 $15.00 $13.50
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 The Strait of Magellan
(cassette) is based on the journal accounts of Pigafetta,
who traveled with Magellan during the voyage to find the Western Passage. A tale
of mutiny, stormy seas and incredible discovery.
Ages 10+. Cassette only.
#MAG $8.99
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Odds Bodkin's stories almost have a physical quality to them. Perhaps
it's the energy he puts into his characters and the musical instruments he
plays. I'm not sure. I do know that he throws himself wholeheartedly into the
story, changing his voice for each character (his voice for some of his female
characters is hilarious). He also accompanies his narration with his skillful
playing of a 12-string guitar and Celtic harp.
 Dark Tales of the Supernatural (Odds Bodkin) - Includes:
Treasure Trove, A Tale of Russian Serfs; The Phantom Train of
Marshall's Pass, a Rocky Mountain Legend; The Panther Boys, a
Chinese tale; and The Storm Breeder, a New England ghost story.
Ages 10+. Length: approximately 80 minutes.
Cassette: #2044 $9.95
(One copy available).
 The Evergreens: Gentle Tales of Nature
for the Whole Family (Odds Bodkin) - Includes: The Evergreens, a Danish
Folktale, The Name of the Tree, a Bantu Folktale, The Woman Who Fell
from the Sky, an Iroquois Myth, The Lion Makers, a Fable from Bhutan,
and The Wind and the Sun, an Aesop's Fable
Length: 40 minutes. Ages 3+
CD: #2230X $14.95
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 Giant's
Cauldron Viking Myths Odds Bodkin will entrance you with his thunderous
voice and 12-string guitar. Get swept up in Norse mythology as this talented
storyteller brings characters such as Thor the Thunderer & Odin the Allfather to
life. You can listen to the tape on any player, but I recommend a good stereo
system to get the full effect. Approx. 1 hour.
#2036 $9.95 $8.99
 The Harper and The King: The Story of
Young David (Odds Bodkin) - A young poet, destined to write The Psalms.
A king, haunted by failure. A giant, slaying men like rabbits. Date: 996 B.C.
Camped in the Judean Hills, the People of Israel face enslavement, unless they
fight. Saul, the King, has fallen from the grace of God. Unable to sleep, he
summons a boy, a shepherd named David, to harp for him. Across the valley, a
Philistine giant named Goliath wonders at the meaning of the lives he has taken.
Soon they will all meet.
The Harper and The King combines Odds' magnificent character voices with
his virtuoso playing on 12-string guitar. Here is a
Bible story that tells of a time when God was close, miracles changed history,
and faith was everything.
CD only. Ages 8+. 60 minutes.
#2400 $14.95 $13.45
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 The
Hidden Grail: Sir Percival and the Fisher King features a full original
musical score composed on 12-string guitar, with multiple character voices.
Based on the poem of medieval bard Wolfram von Eschenbach, the story follows a
young man, Percival, who stumbles upon The Grail in a castle surrounded by
wasteland (the famous wasteland from T.S. Eliot's poem). Percival fails to ask a
simple question of the wounded Fisher King of the castle and in so doing he
fails his destiny. Percival's journey back to wholeness is filled with miracles,
magic, and adventures. The music is wonderful and the story is captivating.
Length: 90
minutes Winner of the Family Channel seal of quality award. Ages 7+.
2 CDs: #2257 $24.95 $19.99
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 The Little Proto Trilogy (Odds
Bodkin) - Contains three-stories-in-one: The Adventures of Little Proto,
Little Proto's T-Rex Adventure and Little Proto and the Volcano's Fire.
It is sixty-seven million years ago and Little Proto, Odds' beloved dinosaur
character, comes to life in an audio adventure for young listeners. In The Adventures of Little Proto,
Little Proto is on his first of many adventures, to Magnolia Island, where an
old Triceratops lives. It's a heart-warming story with four original songs and
exciting dinosaur sound effects.
When Proto is
carried off by a giant Pteranodon in Little Proto's T-Rex Adventure, Old Wrinkles the Triceratops must rescue him.
Luckily, King Geoffrey the One-Eye, a starving old T-Rex, has stumbled into the
Sea Forest and now owes his life to Proto and Wrinkles. King Geoffrey agrees to
help search for Proto. But there are other T-Rexes out there, too.
In the third adventure, Little Proto and the Volcano's Fire, a
volcano erupts and sends a fire toward Little Proto’s home, the Sea Forest. The
dinosaurs must work together to survive.
Over three hours of family listening. Sixteen songs! Sound effects, and a host
of unforgettable dino characters.
Winner of the Storytelling World Award and the Parents' Choice Gold
and Silver Awards.
Family listening for ages three and up.
3 CDS: #2362 $39.95 $35.99
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 The Rage of Hercules: an Odds Bodkin Musical
Story. (Odds Bodkin) Heroic strongman? Kind do-gooder? In some ways, yes. But the real
Hercules was also haunted by rages he could not control. He was the strongest
adventurer in the world, yet in the end his towering ego was crushed by that
very strength.
Brought to life with an immense voice only a master storyteller could create,
The Rage of Hercules is fully scored with virtuoso music on 12-string guitar.
Here is the genuine myth of Hercules. His loves. His madness. His guilt. His
epic Twelve Labors. And much more.
Length: 100 minutes. 2 CDs. Recommended for ages 12 to adult due to some
violence. Kids who like strong adventure stories will be drawn to this.
2 CDs: #232X $24.95 $22.95
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 The Teacup Fairy As I mentioned before, one of the delightful aspects
of Odds' storytelling is some of his higher-pitched voices. My daughter and I
get a big kick out of one of the voices on this tape. This recording includes:
The Little Shepherd, an Italian fairytale; The Monkeys and the Moon,
a Tibetan Fable; The Fox and the Cat, an Aesop's fable; and Theft of
Fire, a Maidu Native American tale.
Ages 3+. Approx. 45 minutes.
#2001 $9.95 $8.99
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The Odyssey: An Epic Telling by Master Talesman, Odds Bodkin. An
incredible retelling of the travels of Odysseus of Ithaca. When our son was 7,
he sat captivated in our living room (along with his mom) as Odds wove this
story of adventure and mythic creatures. Recently, I was privileged to hear Odds
Bodkins perform an hour's worth of his Odyssey performance. I sat with a group
of people in a room with stone flooring and large stained-glass windows. All the
electric lights were off, and the room was illuminated with one large candelabra
next to Odds and votive candles placed in the windows. As he told the tale by
the flickering light, and played his guitar, the audience was totally riveted.
At the conclusion of the story, the audience gave him a well-deserved standing
ovation.
Animal Tales
(Jim Weiss) - Children delight in these classic tales by Aesop, Grimm
and Chaucer. 
The
Prince and the Pauper (Jim Weiss) - The genius of Mark Twain abounds in this remarkable
adventure of two young boys who exchange identities and learn the nature of true
nobility. Swirling around these two boys are dashing heroes, appalling villains,
hair's breadth escapes and outrageous laughter. The thousand-voiced Jim Weiss
brings to life all the beloved characters and the wisdom of their lessons in
this value-rich classic.
Romeo and Juliet CD (Jim Weiss) - Jim
seamlessly integrates his own storytelling art with the profound beauty of
Shakespeare's famous verse, bringing both young and old listeners the ecstatic
joy, sudden sorrow and tender sighs of one of the greatest works of literature's
greatest author.
Shakespeare
for Children A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Taming of the Shrew
are told on a level children can grasp. As usual, Jim is able to take complex
stories and translate them into tales easily understood by children (not to
mention adults!) An excellent introduction to Shakespeare. 
Thomas Jefferson's America (Jim
Weiss) - Thomas Jefferson lived a dozen lifetimes in one. Patriot,
scientist, architect, president, author of the Declaration of Independence, he
preferred above all titles, "father" and "grandfather". Yet demand for his
unique skills drew him from the quiet home he loved. In this recording, you will
thrill to true stories of war and peace, loyalty and betrayal, battles against
empires and struggles against slavery.
The Golden Drum. The main
character, Ororingy, uses wit and courage in her quest for the magic drum that
will save he enchanted land of Artana. She becomes Artana's most powerful woman
warrior.