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Understood Betsy

Elizabeth Ann was orphaned at an early age and raised by her maiden aunts in the busy city. Sudden illness forces the aunts to send Betsy to other relatives, The Putnams, who live in the country on a farm. Betsy learns all about the farm and making butter and applesauce and dearly loves her new life. When one of the aunts comes back and wants to take Betsy back to the city. . . such a dilemma! Children can readily relate to Betsy who is a real girl in a real world where fortune seems to direct her life. She so loves being on the farm and doing all the things a farm girl does, including going to school. When fate again intervenes and tries to take her away from the life she loves, some manner of common sense hitcomes into play and Betsy, though torn, bounds into another day of farmlife, full of caring love for all she comes in contact with, and grows into a beautiful young lady. Table of Contents: Chapter 01. Aunt Harriet Has a Cough Chapter 02. Betsy Holds the Reins Chapter 03. A Short Morning Chapter 04. Betsy Goes to School Chapter 05. What Grade is Betsy? Chapter 06. If You Don't Like Conversation in a Book Skip this Chapter! Chapter 07. Elizabeth Ann Fails in an Examination Chapter 08. Betsy Starts a Sewing Society Chapter 09. The New Clothes Fail Chapter 10. Betsy Has a Birthday Chapter 11. ""Understood Aunt Frances"" AUTHOR Dorothy Canfield Dorothea Frances Canfield (1879-1958) was an American author and both an child and adult educational activist. Canfield worked closely with Maria Monterssori in Italy, and was greatly influential in promoting education in the United States. Dorothy Canfield was born in Kansas, but her family traveled as her father's academic career progressed, he eventually became president of Ohio State University. Canfield settled in Vermont with her husband and children, and continued writing professionally. Understood Betsy, her best known work, takes place in a Montessori-style schoolhouse, expressing her educational philosphy, in the guise of an entertaining children's story. COMMENTARY Reviews for Alcazar AudioWorks' production of Understood Betsy Understood Betsy stands near the top of the list of our favorite read-alouds, and so I must admit it was with mingled anticipation and skepticism that we approached this book-on-CD set. It had one thing in its favor, right away - the word ""unabridged"" on the cover. But could the reader do it justice? The answer is a resounding, ""Yes!"" Alcazar AudioWorks has done a marvelous job of bringing Understood Betsy to CD. This CD set was an instant success at our house, from the cheerful man who introduces the book in general and each chapter in particular, to the charming music between chapters (our middle daughter just came into the room, especially to say, ""I like that music!"") to the magic of Bobbie Frohman's reading, bringing the story to life and giving each character an individual voice. Understood Betsy is the story of Elizabeth Ann, an orphan who is torn from the only home she's known, from the tender care of her maiden aunts in the city. She is sent to the last place in the world she'd want to go - to the farm of her country cousins, a dreadful place where - just imagine it! - children are actually expected to do chores! The change in her name, from Elizabeth Ann to ""Betsy,"" is only the first of many changes in her young life in this delightful tale where she grows in understanding, while we readers (or listeners, in this case) learn just which of Betsy's relatives truly understand her wants and needs. If you like to listen to a story read well, I'd highly recommend this one. We have only one complaint: Five hours of playing time is simply not enough! Because this book-on-CD is unabridged, that's all we get, but it certainly left us wanting more. I guess we'll just have to begin again. Reviewed By: Jean Hall - EHO Eclectic Homeschool Online "

Dorothy Canfield (Author), Bobbie Frohman (Narrator)

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Unforgettable Short Stories - For Children Around The World

11-year-old actor Eden Giuliano presents a brand new line of exciting children's stories from Icon! Lyman Frank Baum was an American author chiefly famous for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its sequels. He wrote 14 novels in the Oz series, plus 41 other novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and at least 42 scripts. We know you will enjoy this very special series from Icon Audio Arts hosted by young Eden Giuliano! Host Eden Giuliano Series producer Avalon Giuliano in New York Produced by Alex Franchi in Milan and Geoffrey Giuliano in Delhi Edited and mixed by Macc Kay in Bangkok Music by AudioNautix ©2019 Icon Audio Arts (P)2019 Icon Audio Arts

L. Frank Baum (Author), Eden Giuliano, The Icon Players (Narrator)

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Unos ratones traviesos

Había una vez una preciosa casa de muñecas que pertenecía a Lucinda y Juanita.  En la casa todo era diminuto: hasta las comidas, que eran todas de juguete, eran réplicas perfectas de la comida de verdad. Un día, cuando Lucinda y Juanita no estaban en casa, un matrimonio de ratones, Pulgarcito y Jancamanca, decidieron entrar a buscar algo de comer; pero se llevaron una buena sorpresa.  ¿Os gustaría saber lo que les pasó a los ratoncitos?  Pues escuchad este Audiocuento, y lo sabréis.

Beatrix Potter (Author), Marina Clyo (Narrator)

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Up a Road Slowly

Julie would remember her happy days at Aunt Cordelia’s forever. Running through the spacious rooms, singing on rainy nights in front of the blazing fireplace. There were rides in the woods on Peter the Great, the races with Danny Trevort. Maybe best of all were the precious moments alone in her room at night, gazing at the sea of stars. But there was sadness too—the painful jealousy Julie felt after her sister got married, the tragic death of a schoolmate, and the bitter disappointment of her first love. Sometimes it all seemed like too much to handle. Julie was having a hard time believing life was fair. But she would have to be fair to herself before she could even think about new beginnings. “A book of distinction.”--Saturday Review

Irene Hunt (Author), Jaselyn Blanchard (Narrator)

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Väterchen Frost

Endlich ist es so weit: Die böse Stiefmutter bringt ihren Mann dazu, seine eigene Tochter bei Eiseskälte im Wald auszusetzen. Der Alte gehorcht weinend und bekreuzigt sich nach dem Abschied seiner Tochter. Diese sitzt wiederum frierend im Wald, als Väterchen Forst erscheint. Gedemütigt begegnet sie ihm, denn ihr ist klar, dass Gott ihn geschickt hat, um ihre sündige Seele zu holen. Denn jeder, der mit dem Zepter des Frosts berührt wird, verfällt in einen eisigen Schlaf, aus dem er nie wieder erwacht. Doch Väterchen Frost ist sehr angetan von ihrer freundlichen, demütigen Art und schenkt ihr einen Pelzmantel. Er besucht sie noch zwei weitere Mal und belohnt ihre Freundlichkeit und Demut, doch die gierige Stiefmutter zu Hause hat andere Pläne für die ungewollte Stieftochter ...-

Alexander Afanasjew (Author), Franziska Pigulla, Friedrich Schoenfelder (Narrator)

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Veinte mil leguas de viaje submarino

Disfruta de un viaje espectacular en este clásico de Julio Verne, en esta edición actualizada y adaptada. Combatir con calamares gigantes, sobrevivir a un terrible remolino, navegar bajo los hielos de la Antártida... Embarca en el Nautilus, el submarino del misterioso capitán Nemo, con el biólogo Aronnax y sus amigos, y disfruta de una aventura fascinante.

Julio Verne (Author), íñigo Montero (Narrator)

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Verdad

Absuelto del cargo de asesinato, del que fue injustamente acusado a los 14 años de edad, y una vez probada su inocencia, el ahora joven Eric sale del Correccional de Menores tras cuatro años de internamiento. Sin embargo, la reinserción en una sociedad cargada de prejuicios resultará una realidad todavía más dura: no volver a caer en la delincuencia cuando el entorno parece empeñado en ello, continuar los estudios, encontrar un trabajo, alejarse de su barrio. Xenia le ayudó a superar unas barreras que creía infranqueables, ¿pero será el amor una fuerza suficiente para superar las dificultades ahora? Grabado en español ibérico (España).

Care Santos (Author), José Luis Marcos (Narrator)

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Vi på Saltkråkan

Gå ner till Strandvägskajen i Stockholm en sommarmorgon och se om där ligger en liten vit skärgårdsbåt med namnet Saltkråkan I. Om det gör det, så är det bara att gå ombord. Prick klockan tio kommer hon att klämta till avgång och backa från kajen för nu ska hon ut på sin vanliga färd, den som slutar vid öarna ytterst i havsbandet. Där ligger Saltkråkan, ön som har gett henne sitt namn. Och dit kom en dag i juni förra året en sommargästfamilj. Det var en far och hans fyra barn, Melkerson hette de, stockholmare var de, ingen av dem hade varit på Saltkråkan förut. Därför var de nu mycket förväntansfulla. Blev deras sommar ljuvligare, händelserikare och roligare än den skärgårdssommar som tusentals andra stockholmare upplever varje år? Det är svårt att säga. Familjen Melkerson tyckte nog att den var det.

Astrid Lindgren (Author), Astrid Lindgren (Narrator)

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Viagens de Gulliver

A trilha sonora da versão em áudio de Viagens de Gulliver acompanha os diferentes momentos da história. Na primeira parte, instrumentos delicados ajudam a criar a ambientação de Lilipute, país de seres minúsculos visitado por Gulliver. Depois, os timbres sonoros ganham corpo quando Gulliver visita Brobedinguenague, terra habitada por homens e mulheres que para ele são verdadeiros gigantes. A última parte, que acontece em um mundo em que os cavalos têm uma participação bastante diferente da que conhecemos no mundo dos homens, é marcada por uma trilha baseada em relinchos e batidas de cascos. Vozes: Barros Batista (imperador Golbasto); Di Ramon (Pregoeiro, Rei, personagem indefinido e som de cavalos); Giuliano Frade (narrador); Mauricio Sterchele (Hurgo e Amo). Co-produção da Livro Falante com a Editora DCL. Duração: cerca de 2 horas.

Jonathan Swift (Author), Diversos (Narrator)

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Viaje al centro de la Tierra

Un fascinante y entretenido clásico de Julio Verne en una cuidada edición actualizada y adaptada. El profesor Lidenbrock y su sobrino Axel descubrirán un mundo subterráneo, con mares, bosques y animales antediluvianos. ¿Sobrevivirán a su peligroso encuentro con dinosaurios gigantes, poderosas tormentas y seres misteriosos?

Julio Verne (Author), íñigo Montero (Narrator)

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Victoria sueña

Victoria es una lectora voraz. Sueña con duelos y persecuciones, misiones peligrosas en Siberia y con que un alienígena se lleve a su hermana para siempre. Por desgracia, vive en el pueblo más tranquilo y aburrido del mundo. Sin embargo, de repente empiezan a ocurrir cosas inexplicables: su amigo Jo está tras la pista de tres pieles rojas, sus libros van desapareciendo de la estantería de su habitación y una noche sorprende a un vaquero conduciendo el coche de su padre. Definitivamente, algo extraordinario está por sucederle. Grabado en español ibérico (España).

Timothée De Fombelle (Author), Marta García (Narrator)

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Visst kan Lotta nästan allting

Det är konstigt med Lotta på Bråkmakargatan, hon kan nästan allting. Fast ibland blir det lite fel, som när Bamsen råkar hamna i soptunnan. Men när Jonas och Mia-Maria bara gråter för att det inte finns en enda julgran att köpa i hela stan, då är det Lotta som räddar julen!

Astrid Lindgren (Author), Astrid Lindgren (Narrator)

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