"...this production shines with the quiet (and sometimes not-so-quiet) drama of sibling relationships." -- School Library Journal

"Curious about apples?... Bonnie Kelley Young reads the text slowly so that listeners can absorb all the facts and instructions and peruse the bright illustrations... A good choice for elementary science units and to satisfy requests in the fall for books about apples."-School Library Journal

Carlotta the Great is the best lady balloonist in America, as well as Ariel's mother, and Ariel longs to ride in the basket herself someday. The thrill of Ariel's first hydrogen balloon ride is breathtakingly presented in this exciting story based on a real ballooning family of the 1800s.

ALA Notable Recording "Sarah Stewart's Depression-era story of a young girl sent to live with her uncle Jim in the city has a sweet, wistful quality with narration alone, but coupled with David Small's soft-edged pencil illustration, it's a total delight." - AudioFile

A sprightly, cumulative tale has extra child appeal with the use of an adult narrator questioning, and a child responding in this playful readalong for very young listeners.

"Bonnie Kelley-Young's narrative voice is well suited to the subject matter and its audience....The sound effects enhance the story and add to the sense of wonder."-AudioFile

"Should be welcome in any library with a demand for audio read-alongs." - School Library Journal

"...harmony of words, pictures, and music creates a noteworthy addition to audiobook collections." - School Library Journal