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"A picture book of few words is skillfully given depth with sound effects and dialogue between two talented voices." BOOKLIST

ALA Odyssey Honor Award; AudioFile's Best Audiobooks of 2019 " Each narrator lends a unique voice to the story, complementing the diverse contemporary Cherokee families who are depicted celebrating every season. Cherokee pronunciations are beautifully delivered to help listeners understand the language, while sounds of the forest and the community create ambiance. Listening with the picture book is the ideal way to appreciate this charming and important work with themes of being thankful, honoring family and ancestors, and coming together for celebrations. ...."

Starred Review "This charming audio presentation of Troy Johnston's picture book that celebrates the power of language soars thanks to evocative sound effects and narrator Marc Thompson's impressive vocal acrobatics. This playful title demonstrates how "letters hold magic" by showing how they form a wide assortment of powerful, sometimes nonsensical words that can be mighty, yummy, or even bewitching, among other things." BOOKLIST

Starred Review"WHERE Y' AT? This companion to the award-winning Trombone Shorty (2015) offers another captivating look at the childhood of the celebrated contemporary jazz musician. With great fondness, Andrews (with co-author Bill Taylor) shows how the music and people of his beloved Treme´ neighborhood shaped him as a bandleader. A brass band playing "When the Saints Go Marching In" kicks off the production, which is just as engaging and beautifully produced as the award-winning recording of the first title. Shorty loves playing tunes with the other boys making up the 5 0'Clock Band." BOOKLIST

"....This should be included in all library audio collections for young children." - School Library Journal

"Judd Hirsch narrates with admiration for each crew member. His voice is firm and steady as he shares both the mundane and the heroic. Sound effects of the period and the nautical and musical interludes complete the recording." AudioFile Magaine

"Author Marilyn Singer explains that her poetic creation called a "reverso" is a poem that can be read top to bottom and bottom to top.... Singer and Joe Morton deliver these thought-provoking stories...Each narrator embraces the task and uses intonation, elongation, enthusiasm, sarcasm, and timing to delight the listener....A must!" -AudioFile Magaine

ALA Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production "Pirates! Shipwrecks! Lion attacks! Chicken-napping! Louise is a chicken with a yen for adventure.... Barbara Rosenblat who reads the story with fine pacing and energy and creates unique personalities, voices, and accents for each character..... sound effects make this a treat for the ears as well as the imagination."-School Library Journal

"...This audio version features excellent narration, mouse-like voices and delightful sound effects...a must purchase..." - School Library Journal

"....this delightful and lyrical tale of perserverance and hope...features excerpts from composers including Brahms, Beethoven and Mozart and subtly introduces youngsters ages 4-8 to classic violin music." - Today's Librarian

"Based on an old Yiddish folk song, Taback's spirited...well-paced narration allows time to pour over the dense gouache, watercolor, collage, and pencil-and-ink illustrations. Playful sound effects extend the humor, while the Klezmatics' rousing music reinforces the focus on Jewish culture." School Library Journal

"...a fine addition to audio collections for beginning readers." - School Library Journal

"...The Italian music which accompanies the story, is a great enhancement, breathing life into the short picture book...a great readalong for individuals or small groups." School Library Journal