More than anything, Weezie wants to please her momma. She babysits her spoiled half-sister, Ruth Ann, and little Jackson. She makes tea for Momma in Gramma Emmeline’s beautiful teapot. She even tries to cook dinner. But nothing turns out quite right. Momma is never pleased. If only Weezie could find her daddy, she’s sure her life would be happier. Tired of making up stories about a father who ran off before she was born, Weezie teams up with her bike-riding buddy, Calvin, and new friend, Louella, to find her mysterious missing father. Does he drive a truck? Sing country and western songs? Why, her real daddy might even be better than the made-up daddy she’s been telling lies about at school! Now, all she has to do is find him. Jean Van Leeuwen’s poignant, powerful novel introduces a feisty heroine whose brave search proves even a life missing important pieces can be chock full of things that matter.
Five warm tales about Oliver and the Pig family. Meet Mother Pig, who is all-knowing and always loving. Then there's Father Pig, who is very clever and very kind. Oliver is the adventurous big brother, and finally there's Oliver's little sister, Amanda, who is just learning how to talk. Join the Pig family and find out how every day can be special and fun!
When Merciless Marvin the Magnificent finds his way into Macy's department store, he thinks he's discovered the best deal a mouse could wish for. Soon Marvin and his pals Raymond the Rat and Fats the Fuse are cozily settled into a dollhouse in the toy department; before long they've even made friends with the store's beloved Santa. Then, to their dismay, Santa goes missing. The world outside the store is dark, cold, and dangerous. But that won't stop three brave mice. Marvin and his gang will risk whatever they must to crack the crime, rescue Santa, and save Christmas! Full Cast's first Marvin recording, The Great Cheese Conspiracy, won a Publisher's Weekly "Listen Up" Award and the 2005 Golden Headset Award for Children's Audio. Now our artistic director, Daniel Bostick, reprises his hilarious rendition of Marvin-and caps off the recording with a special bonus: the beloved poem "A Visit From St. Nicholas" as recited by Marvin himself!
If Jimmy Cagney had been a mouse, he might have been Marvin the Magnificent. This story of three mice out to make a major cheese heist is guaranteed to delight young listeners even as it makes their parents smile and wink at each other. Perfect for family listening.
