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"In the first of the Milo & Jazz mysteries, detective-in-training Milo acquires the able assistance of a new partner. Following the sage advice of super sleuth Dash Marlowe—be an observer on the lookout for anything strange or unusual—Milo and Jazz head to the locker room in search of pitching ace Dillon’s lost lucky socks. Vinnie Penna and Chantale Hosein bring freshness and believability to this kid-friendly mystery. " AudioFile Magazine

"Brian Amador's narration and Spanish intonations add authenticity to the tale and bring the setting and the characters to life. ....Listeners will be drawn into the story."-School Library Journal

"As the story begins, narrator Nancy Wu catches listeners' attention with her emphatic, "No spinach!" ... As Sylvia, Wu delivers an authentically childlike tone. Listeners will delight in the enthusiasm of the conclusion. Gentle music and tips for gardening complete the production.: AudioFile

Mudge wants Henry's snack and the drooly puppy is too cute for Henry to resist!

"When Jazz's pet pig goes missing, she and her sleuthing pal, Milo, consult "The Amazing Zelda," who claims she can read pets' minds for a dollar. Narrators Chantale Hosein and Vinnie Penna splendidly tell the story. ...This fun series abounds with gentle humor as it dramatizes good relationships." AudioFile

Houndsley worries that he has made his friend Catina sad by admitting that he doesn't know when his birthday is and reminding her that she doesn't know hers either.

The sweeping scope of Myers's free verse poems is captured beautifully and interpreted dramatically on this CD by a diverse cast of narrators. This eminently patriotic book celebrates free expression and attempts to paint with word pictures the depth and breadth of the varied American experience. ... the chorus of voices, music, and sounds tell the unique story of America and its people in 33 breathless minutes. Truly inspirational." --School Library Journal

"Mr. Farrmer is in financial trouble, and the bovine duo Minnie and Moo aim to help. The likable and capable Barbara Caruso humorously narrates the two cows' bumbling attempts to save the day.... Caruso's delightful characterizations and snappy cow dialogue will reassure them that nothing can go too terribly wrong for this silly pair.... newly independent readers are likely to enjoy."-AudioFile

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

Not normally a mall rat, young Sammy Keyes somehow finds herself at the video arcade with her best friend one day, blowing off steam before the big junior-high softball tournament. Naturally, fans of this plucky girl detective will not be at all surprised to learn that this innocent outing winds up putting Sammy in the middle of another big, messy, dangerous mystery. In spite of her best intentions, our sleuth is soon exploring the seamy underbelly of her hometown, confronting gang members, pursuing a man with "hatred for eyes, steel for a mouth," and trying to take care of an abandoned infant -- all while remaining undercover at her grandmother's adults-only apartment complex. Newcomers and veterans of the Sammy Keyes mystery series will immediately take to this not-so-hard-boiled seventh-grade detective and her funny yet issue-laden adventures.

Crippled by a freak farming accident, 11-year-old Nathaniel is bitter, helpless, frustrated, and angry when his father brings John Worth, an Orphan Train boy, into their home to help with the chores Nate can no longer manage in A. LeFaye's novel. But the two boys, each wounded in a different yet similar way, discover they have more in common than initially apparent and slowly begin to develop a friendship based on their joint desire to save the family's farm. LaFaye's unsparing look at the grueling hardships of day-to-day farm life during the late 19th-century and the ongoing battle between farmers and ranchers for control of the land is matched by the narrator Tommy Fleming's skill at portraying the starkness of the emotions felt by each of the characters in this short, spare, and beautifully told winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for historical fiction. Speaking with an authentic Nebraska accent, Fleming captures the poignancy of Nate's battle to overcome his disability, learn to read, and reinvent himself within his unhappy family. A compelling and historically accurate story beautifully rendered.

One English paperback/CD and one paperback/CD of the Spanish edition in a large hang-up bag.

"...Youngsters will want to listen to the tape and read along again and again...an excellent production..."- School Library Journal

"How do you improve Florence Minor's terrific book about the creatures that fascinate children? Add delightful music, playful penguin sounds, and a narrator with a subtle British accent. ...A welcome addition to collection's for young people, and an essential purchase for libraries that already circulate the book." -School Library Journal

Young, vibrant narrators voice heartfelt concerns as Fatima, Maria, and Jin are each welcomed into new classrooms in a new country. ...the joy is palpable in each narrator's voice as each child grows in confidence in a new setting and experiences success in connecting with others." AudioFile Magazine