| Children's Books on Tape |  | Judy Blume (Children's Books on Tape) Genres: Fiction - Humorous Stories, Realistic Fiction; Book Themes: Family, Friendship Superfudge by Judy Blume is a humorous story about families and sibling rivalry and friendship. In this sequel to "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing", life is changing for 12-year-old Peter and 4-year-old Fudge. They are moving from New York City to Princeton, NJ, and the Hatcher family is having a new baby. Peter is upset that he has to leave his best friend Jimmy Fargo behind. Fudge is still full of antics; Peter doesn't want another sibling like Fudge. After moving to Princeton, Peter makes friends with Alex Santo, a boy who lives across the street. Just as life is looking up, Peter enters sixth grade in the same school Fudge starts kindergarten. Smart, lively and mischievous Fudge attends kindergarten a year early. This chapter book in the genre of realistic fiction is fast-paced, very funny, and has characters that kids can easily relate to. "Superfudge" appeals to children in 4th grade through 7th grade. The unabridged children's audio book on tape, read by author Judy Blume, includes 2 cassette tapes and lasts about 3 hours 9 minutes. |
|  | Beverly Cleary, Stockard Channing (Children's Books on Tape) Genres: Fiction - Humorous Stories, Realistic Fiction; Book Theme: School life "Ramona the Pest" by Beverly Cleary is a very funny chapter book about Ramona Quimby's kindergarten experience. The tale about Ramona starts with her first day of kindergarten, the greatest day of her life. Ramona loves her school and her teacher, Miss Binney, but somehow Ramona gets into a lot of trouble. Author Beverly Cleary is very good at seeing things through the eyes of children. She has created a very realistic and memorable character in Ramona. Children grade 2 and up can look back to their kindergarten year and enjoy this humorous story. "Ramona the Pest" is one of the best children's books for reading aloud. The unabridged audio book on tape, narrated by Emmy Award-winning actress Stockard Channing, includes 2 cassette tapes and lasts 2 hours 27 minutes. |
|  | Lynne Reid Banks (Children's Books on Tape) Genre: Fiction - Fantasy Books; Book Theme: Friendship In the classic children's book "The Indian in the Cupboard" by Lynne Reid Banks, a boy named Omri receives a magical cupboard and key that turn a plastic toy Indian into a real living Iroquois Indian named Little Bear. This fast-paced chapter book blends real life with the exciting world of fantasy and magic. The themes of friendship and responsibility are also subtly explored. Children in third grade through seventh grade will enjoy this imaginative fantasy book. The unabridged children's book on tape, read by author Lynne Reid Banks herself, includes 3 audio cassettes and lasts 4 hours 22 minutes. |
|  | Beverly Cleary, Stockard Channing (Children's Books on Tape) Genre: Fiction - Realistic Fiction; Book Themes: Family, School life "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" by Beverly Cleary is a Newbery Honor award-winning funny but realistic fiction story. The main character of the chapter book is Ramona Quimby, who at age 8 is entering third grade. Changes are happening to her family. Money is tight, as Mr. Quimby returns to college to get a teaching degree and become an art teacher. With Mrs. Quimby working at a doctor's office, Ramona has to go to Howie's house after school. Ramona tries very hard to be nice to Howie's little sister Willa Jean, but Willa's grandma always blames Ramona when Willa makes a little fuss. Despite its quarrels and problems, the Quimby family sticks together. Life at school has its ups and downs too. Ramona is pretty upset when the egg she cracks on her head following a school fad is raw and not hard-boiled. Ramona is shocked to overhear her teacher, Mrs. Whaley, call her a show-off and a nuisance. Later on when they clear their misunderstanding, Ramona feels better about school. Many young readers can identify with Ramona Quimby, a lovable and believable character. "Ramona Quimby, Age 8" is a great book for children in third grade through sixth grade. The unabridged children's audio book on tape, read by Emmy Award-winning actress Stockard Channing, includes 2 cassette tapes and lasts about 2 hours. |
|  | E. L. Konigsburg (Children's Books on Tape) Genre: Fiction - Adventure Books; Book Theme: Family "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg is an adventure story that has delighted children for decades and is considered a modern classic. Two siblings, Claudia and her brother Jamie, run away from their family home and have an adventure at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. They uncover the mystery surrounding "Angel", a statue in the museum. Under E.L. Konigsburg's deft pen, the two main characters in the classic chapter book seem very real and likable. From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" has won Newbery Medal and ALA Notable Children's Book award, and is often considered one of the best children's books. This unabridged children's book on tape, read by Jan Miner, includes two cassette tapes and lasts 3 hours 32 minutes. |
|  | Beverly Cleary, William Roberts (Children's Books on Tape) Genres: Fiction - Adventure Books, Animal Fantasy; Book Theme: Animals "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" is another good chapter book from award-winning author Beverly Cleary. Ralph the mouse makes friends with a boy named Keith, the owner of a toy motorcycle, and goes on many adventures. Children in third grade through seventh grade will enjoy the action and adventures in this well-written animal fantasy book. The unabridged children's book on tape, read by William Roberts, includes 2 audio cassettes and lasts about 2 hours 25 minutes. |
|  | Madeleine L'Engle (Children's Books on Tape) Genres: Fiction - Fantasy Books, Science Fiction "A Wrinkle in Time" by Madeleine L'Engle is a truly great classic children's book and one of the best chapter books of the 20th century. Its literature awards include Newbery medal. The main characters of the story are three children: Meg Murray, her brilliant younger brother Charles Wallace, and her friend Calvin. They travel through time and space to rescue Meg's father, who is held prisoner by dark forces on the planet of Camazotz. "A Wrinkle in Time" is a good read aloud book. Children in 4th grade through 7th grade can learn about the battle between good and evil and the power of love from this science fiction and fantasy book. The unabridged children's book on tape, read by author Madeleine L'Engle, includes 4 cassette tapes and lasts about 5 hours 45 minutes. |
|  | Judy Blume (Children's Books on Tape) Genres: Fiction - Humorous Stories, Realistic Fiction "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" by Judy Blume is a humorous story, which children with younger siblings can relate to. Main character Peter, a fourth grader, has a two-year-old brother named Fudge, who gets into a lot of trouble. "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" is a good book to read aloud. Children in second grade through seventh grade will enjoy this very funny and entertaining chapter book in the genre of realistic fiction. The unabridged children's book on tape, read by author Judy Blume herself, includes two cassette tapes and lasts about 2.5 hours. |
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