Audrey Hepburn's narration brings to life four entertaining fairy tales for children and adults alike. Included here are "The Sleeping Princess," "Tom Thumb," "Laideronette, Empress of the Pagodas," and "Beauty and the Beast," charming stories that demonstrate the power of unselfish devotion and courage and the triumph of true love. This Grammy Award-winning performance by the late film legend features not only sound effects and music from Maurice Ravel's "Mother Goose Suite" spread liberally throughout the hour but also a background story of the composer Ravel telling these tales to two young children, as remembered by one child when she was an elderly lady, all delivered in Audrey Hepburn's uniquely cultured style.
The Classics Read by Celebrities Series
This is a delightful introduction to the fifty states and the District of Columbia, presented through stories, statistics, legends, descriptions, and music. Three former US presidents and four first ladies join with sixteen actors and actresses to narrate this work, presented from the point of view of the individual states. The program opens with a reading of the Pledge of Allegiance performed by; President George H.W. Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush; President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan; First Lady Rosalynn Carter; President Gerald Ford and First Lady Betty Ford. The lively and entertaining state performances include the talents of Betty White, Ben Vereen, Rita Moreno, Elliott Gould, and others.
The Classics Read by Celebrities Series
Pato is just a stuffed dinosaur, but he hopes that by emulating the giving and loving nature of Santa Claus, he'll become real. Can he do enough good deeds to make his wish a reality? This heartwarming story teaches us all to follow our dreams.
Children will enjoy hearing Betty White, the popular television personality, narrate these seven stories for a whole week of adventures. The stories in this collection will take children on seven enjoyably entertaining outings with the delightful Betty White as their companion. Included here are: "Day at the Aquarium," "Day at the Farm," "Day at the Library," "Day at the Zoo," "Day at Santa's Workshop," "Day at the City," and "Day with Dad at the County Fair."
Author Mary Sheldon makes her writing debut with this compelling novel. Arriving home from school one day, eight-year-old Alexis is devastated when she learns of her mother's abandonment. Now 40, Alexis is drawn back into her tragic past through the eyes of a troubled teen. The emotional reading by Barbara Rosenblat lends heartbreaking awareness to every single sentiment.
