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Tom S. Weiss
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The Burgess Bird Book for Children introduces children to the fascinating subject of bird life in storybook fashion. Thornton Burgess uses Peter Rabbit as a means for younger children to learn about birds in the Green Forest and Green Meadows. On the journey through the book, Peter learns a great deal from sassy Jenny Wren and other neighbors.
Listeners learn about common birds' physical appearance, eating, nesting habits, and songs and calls. The author notes that he wrote this book to supply a definite need - to prepare a volume for those who, at the time, felt a lack of satisfactory medium to introduce bird life to little children.
Thornton W. Burgess was a conservationist and author of children's stories. He loved the beauty of nature and its living creatures so much that he wrote about them for 50 years. By the time he retired, he had written over 170 books and 15,000 stories for a daily newspaper column.
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This is the story of a hen named Sprout. No longer content to lay eggs on command only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors, where the other animals roam free, and comes up with a plan to escape into the wild - and to hatch an egg of her own. An anthem for individuality and motherhood, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly has captivated millions of fans in Korea, where it is a contemporary classic. Now the novel is making its way around the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Mothers
- By marty on 01-22-23
By: Sun-mi Hwang, and others
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Nuts to You
- By: Lynne Rae Perkins
- Narrated by: Jessica Almasy
- Length: 2 hrs and 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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The squirrels Jed, TsTs, and Chai are the very best of friends. So when Jed is snatched up by a hawk and carried away to another realm, TsTs and Chai resolve to go after him. New communities are discovered, new friends are made, huge danger is encountered (both man-made and of the fox and bobcat variety) and mysteries are revealed. Nuts to You is wholly original, funny, lively, and thought-provoking.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Entertaining for all ages.
- By Disappointed Mom on 09-28-16
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The Diaries of Adam and Eve [Classic Tales Edition]
- By: Mark Twain
- Narrated by: B.J. Harrison, Cilla Harrison
- Length: 1 hr and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 29
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Adam had a fine life. He had all the food he wanted, a fine garden to live in, and miles and miles of peace and quiet. Until one day, a woman entered his life. And amongst her other garrulous qualities, she says that his beautiful garden doesn't really look like a garden at all. She thinks it looks more like a park.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Laughs from the Garden
- By Tim Garcia on 03-05-18
By: Mark Twain
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Aesop's Fables for Children
- By: Aesop
- Narrated by: Steve Blane
- Length: 1 hr and 11 mins
- Abridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 93
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 60
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For centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts - with a message hidden in each narrative. Every child should meet up with "The Hare and the Tortoise", "The Ants and the Grasshopper", "The Goose and the Golden Egg", "The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing", and other characters.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great book kids love it.
- By umrkrkfwdnxieejxidjjdememdjjrirridiid on 01-03-18
By: Aesop
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The Armchair Birder
- Discovering the Secret Lives of Familiar Birds
- By: John Yow
- Narrated by: Kevin Young
- Length: 7 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 116
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 94
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Story4 out of 5 stars 91
While birding literature is filled with tales of expert observers spotting rare species in exotic locales, John Yow reminds us that the most fascinating birds can be the ones perched right outside our windows. In thirty-five engaging and sometimes irreverent vignettes, Yow reveals the fascinating lives of the birds we see nearly every day. Following the seasons, he covers forty-two species, discussing the improbable, unusual, and comical aspects of his subjects' lives.
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4 out of 5 stars
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If You Love Birds . . . Grab It!
- By Kathy in CA on 02-23-17
By: John Yow
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and The Marvelous Land of Oz Bundle (Annotated)
- By: Lyman Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Whitney Gardner
- Length: 8 hrs and 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 101
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 101
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Story5 out of 5 stars 101
Book 1: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, better known and loved today as simply The Wizard of Oz, is a tale that has been cherished by readers and listeners throughout the years. This timeless story has inspired Broadway shows, cartoon series, and many films over the past few generations. I hope that this book has inspired your sense of creativity and wonder as much as it has mine.
By: Lyman Frank Baum
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Laddie
- A True Blue Story
- By: Gene Stratton-Porter
- Narrated by: Laurie Klein
- Length: 14 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 214
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This is a captivating, good-humored look at family life in a small farming community in Indiana in the early 1900s.
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5 out of 5 stars
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An American Classic
- By Clint on 07-04-10
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Winterfrost
- By: Michelle Houts
- Narrated by: Amy McFadden
- Length: 4 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 110
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 111
Christmas has come, and with it a sparkling white winterfrost over the countryside. But twelve-year-old Bettina's parents have been called away unexpectedly, leaving her in charge of the house, the farm, and baby Pia. In all the confusion, Bettina's family neglects to set out the traditional bowl of Christmas rice pudding for the tiny nisse who are rumored to look after the family and their livestock.
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5 out of 5 stars
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My kids were riveted
- By Becca Horner on 12-05-18
By: Michelle Houts
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Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens & Peter and Wendy
- By: J. M. Barrie
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 7 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 47
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 39
When Peter Pan and his fairy companion, Tinker Bell, fly in through the window of Wendy's nursery one night, it is the beginning of an adventure that whisks Wendy and her brothers, Michael and John, off to Neverland. There, they will find mermaids, fairies, pirates led by the sinister Captain Hook, and the crocodile who bit off his leg - and still pursues him in hope of the rest!
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5 out of 5 stars
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amazing
- By Tori on 07-05-18
By: J. M. Barrie
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Miracles on Maple Hill
- By: Virginia Sorensen
- Narrated by: Cynthia Bishop, the Full Cast Family
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 232
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 189
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 187
A father's wounded heart. A mother's patient love. An eager boy, an impetuous girl, and, above all, the healing power of nature. These are the classic ingredients that fill Virginia Sorensen's Newbery Award-winning novel with a tender power and lift it to classic status.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderful, uplifting book for all ages
- By carmela on 01-09-08
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The Animals of Farthing Wood
- By: Colin Dann
- Narrated by: Paul Whitehouse, Esther Coles
- Length: 8 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 23
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Story5 out of 5 stars 23
Farthing Wood is being bulldozed and a drought means the animals no longer have anywhere to live or drink. Fox, Badger, Toad, Tawny Owl, Mole and the other animals band together and leave their ancestral home and set off to move to a far-away nature reserve. Their journey is full of adventure and fraught with disasters: a fire, a storm, a treacherous river crossing and a hunt. The animals must unite in adversity and in doing so they learn about each other’s habits and limitations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Took a while to go use to narration
- By MJ on 05-28-19
By: Colin Dann
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The Saturdays
- By: Elizabeth Enright
- Narrated by: Pamela Dillman
- Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 378
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 261
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The four Melendy children live with their father and Cuffy, their beloved housekeeper, in a worn but comfortable brownstone in New York City. There's thirteen-year-old Mona, who has decided to become an actress; twelve-year-old mischievous Rush; ten-year-old Randy who loves to dance and paint; and thoughtful Oliver, who is just six-years-old.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent for children and adults
- By Dale on 05-15-04
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The Original Adventures of Hank the Cowdog
- By: John R. Erickson
- Narrated by: John R. Erickson
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 1,457
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 1,140
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 1,135
It's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it. Guts, glory, danger, and sacrifice are all in a day's work for Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security. While investigating a murder on the ranch, Hank finds himself the number-one suspect.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Hank: a timeless chuckle for families everywhere.
- By The Super-duper Amazing Silver Golem on 03-16-16
By: John R. Erickson
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Sara, Book 1
- Sara Learns the Secret about the 'Law of Attraction'
- By: Esther Hicks
- Narrated by: Jerry Hicks
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 512
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 414
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Story5 out of 5 stars 407
This unabridged audiobook offers you, the listener, a thoughtful and inspired formula for generating appreciation, happiness, and good feelings - deftly blended into the uplifting story of a plucky, inquisitive girl named Sara and her teacher, an ethereal owl named Solomon. There's something in Sara for any child, adult, or teen pursuing joy and meaning...and searching for answers about life, death, and the desires of the heart.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Greatly Improve Life
- By Chris Boyett on 03-04-10
By: Esther Hicks
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The Swamp Robber
- Sugar Creek Gang, Book 1
- By: Paul Hutchens
- Narrated by: Aimee Lilly
- Length: 2 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 79
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 53
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Story5 out of 5 stars 54
The Sugar Creek Gang discovers a "disguise" hidden in a old tree. Does it belong to the bank robber hiding in the swamp? A mysterious map hidden near the tree proves to be even more exciting than the disguise. Before the adventure ends, the gang encounters the robber, helps Bill Collins welcome a new baby sister, and saves the victim of a black widow spider bite. Join the gang as they learn the lesson of sowing and reaping.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Love47
- By Amazon Customer on 07-18-20
By: Paul Hutchens
What listeners say about The Burgess Bird Book for Children
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- 04-07-19
Great book, needs a different narrator
So disappointed. My kids listen to the Thornton Burgess books over and over and I would love for them to hear this one. My kids are pretty easy going about narration but this one is just too hard to listen to. Pauses in all the wrong places, my kids asked me to return it, which basically never happens. Audible, please rerecord this charming book! For now, I've returned it.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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- Miriam
- 05-03-19
Wonderful
This has been a companion to my kids and I for 3 or 4 years. We have enjoyed listening slowly as we have watercolour painted the birds found within and become familiar with the feathered friends out our window and on our farm.
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance1 out of 5 stars
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Story3 out of 5 stars
- Josiah
- 03-22-20
Warning: Sample the narration before purchasing
Narration is a complete bust. It literally sounds like a computer is reading the book
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
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Performance2 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- T. H.
- 03-17-19
Narrator hard to listen to
We really wanted to love these stories and probably would with a different narrator but this narrator is hard to listen to. His reading cadence is unusual and it makes it hard to follow the story. We gave up and did not finish the book. I hope Audible will add another version of this book and the Burgess Animal Book for Children book with a different narrator.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- rebecca
- 10-21-19
A very good bad book
Might had been worth ten cents at a yard sale but it sucks so bad
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