School Library Journal articles from February 2006

School Library Journal archives from February 2006

Sixty-five percent is no solution: proposal is a wake-up call for the school library community.(school funds)(Editorial)
February 1, 2006... A NATIONAL MOVEMENT REQUIRING THAT SCHOOL DISTRICTS DEDICATE 65 percent or more of their budgets to classroom instruction is gaining ground. At first glance, it sounds like a good idea. After all, we all want our precious education funds to...

Calendar.(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... February 2006 March 2. Read Across America. To mark Dr. Seuss's birthday, the National Education Association commemorates the date with this annual nationwide effort for every child to read with a caring adult. Unlike previous years,...

Librarians riled over '65 percent solution': new plan by First Class Education hurts media specialists.
February 1, 2006... Media specialists are expressing mounting concern over a conservative group's push to require that school districts nationwide dedicate 65 percent or more of their operating budgets to in-class instruction. The problem? School librarians fall...

Ron Shank appointed SLJ publisher.(slj news)(School Library Journal)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Bill McGorry, executive vice president of the Reed Publishing Group, has announced the promotion of Ron Shank (left) to publisher of School Library Journal and its sister publication. Library Journal (LJ). Shank, who has been associate...

All in the family.(short takes)
February 1, 2006... Learning is a family affair for Geeta Dave, 58, and her two children (above). Dave, along with her daughter Leena, 28, and son Prateek, 25, recently earned their master's degrees from the School of Library and Information Sciences at North...

Foote named new ALSC director.(Diane Foote, A.L.A. Association for Library Service to Children)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Diane Foote (below), formerly an associate editor for Book Links magazine, is the new executive director of the Association for Library Service to Children. Foote, who began her new position on January 17, was previously director of marketing...

Drug money helps libraries: new law makes funneling seized money to schools easier.
February 1, 2006... A new law signed in January by Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle will boost school library funds through an unusual source: money seized from drug busts. Local law enforcement agencies always had the option of funneling funds collected from...

PLA: big on kids and technology: technology, graphic novels, and literacy take centerstage at PLA's national conference.
February 1, 2006... The good news about the Public Library Association's (PLA) National Conference in Boston from March 21 to 25 is that it's strong on youth services. The bad news? Many of the programs, unavoidably, are offered simultaneously. Luckily, Boston's...

Libraries get mixed signals in 2006.(Library Services and Technology Act of 1996)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... President Bush on December 30, 2005 signed into law the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education appropriations bill, giving a $4.6 million increase this year to library programs through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)....

Johns, Barnett seek AASL presidency: technology, outreach, advocacy are priorities for both candidates.(Sara Kelly Johns and Cassandra Barnett, A.L.A. American Association of School Librarians)
February 1, 2006... The race has begun. Sara Kelly Johns, a media specialist at Lake Placid Middle/ Senior High School in New York and Cassandra Barnett, a media specialist at Fayetteville High School in Arkansas, are running for president of the American...

Google targets librarians with newsletter: search engine hopes to attract public, school libraries with helpful tools.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Google wants to bring librarians into the fold. A new quarterly electronic publication from the search engine, "Newsletter for Librarians," is aimed at both public and school librarians, with stories and tips that can help them--and...

Ohio kids kept out of library: students under 14 must be accompanied by adult during after-school hours.
February 1, 2006... Some students in Ohio may now find a simple trip to the library after school impossible. After a series of incidents in the last year that left plants trampled, lights broken, and graffiti sprayed across the library walls, the Wickliffe...

Librarian Susan Hadden Woodcock dies at 60.(Brief Article)(Obituary)
February 1, 2006... Susan Hadden Woodcock, who spent the last 10 years as cochair of School Library Journal's Adult Books for High School Students committee, died of cancer at her home in Burke, VA, on December 14, 2005. She was 60. Woodcock worked for the...

Storynory.(Site of the Month)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Restless youngsters--be they in the library, computer lab, or car--have a delightful new source for storytelling: Storynory. The site features free "iPod-ready stories for kids," ranging from popular classics, such as "Sleeping Beauty" to...

War correspondent: Seattle teen wins fans for military history podcasts.(George Hageman)
February 1, 2006... Fifteen-year-old George Hageman seems like your average teenager--a good student, who plays tennis and baseball, and enjoys hanging with his friends, playing guitar in a basement baud or zoning out on Xbox. But then again, not many other...

Podcast Factory: Podcast recording kit.(Test DRIVE)(Product/Service Evaluation)
February 1, 2006... M-Audio USA 5795 Martin Road, Irwindale, CA 91706 (626) 633-9050 m-audio.com. Win XP and up, Mac OSX 10.2.8 or later. $179.00 Seems like I'm forever doomed to be "so last year." During the first week of 2006, just after uploading my very...

Digital textbooks for digital natives.(Tech Knowledge)
February 1, 2006... Those 30-pound backpacks--filled with textbooks that weigh down schoolchildren nationwide--may soon become a thing of the past. Increasingly, educators are adopting digital textbooks, truly interactive online manuals that can be updated...

'Blograrian' book reviews: blogging librarians sound off on books they love ... and loathe.(The Librarian's Internet)
February 1, 2006... Hip Librarians' Book Blog hiplibrariansbookblog.blog-city.com This blog is where "hip" librarians post information about books they've read--an excellent source for reviews of children's and YA titles. Postings date back to September...

Ed-tech funding slashed.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Severe cuts in the proposed 2006 federal budget could force school districts to pull the plug on technology programs in classrooms and library media centers across the country. Congress has approved a 45 percent reduction in education...

New inspiration.
February 1, 2006... Inspiration 8, the latest version of the popular visual learning tool, debuts this month. Inspiration 8 now includes a collection of more than one million symbols, so students can select the right image to represent a concept. The update also...

We could be heroes.
February 1, 2006... So you have this great classroom project in mind-but lack the moola to fund it? Then consider applying for an ING Unsung Hero grant, which helps support innovative K-12 school projects. The annual grant, sponsored by financial services...

Cost-effective printing.
February 1, 2006... Lexmark has released a new series of printers designed to enable rapid, high-quality printing at an affordable rate. The just released C522n, C524n, C524dn and C524dtn color laser printers can potentially save schools up to 20 percent on...

Hassle-free downloading.
February 1, 2006... Photographs and other images are a nice element to add to class projects, but those tricky copyright issues, not to mention costly permissions fees, often make using pictures a real hassle. Enter Pics4Learning, a copyright-friendly free image...

Move over, Razr.
February 1, 2006... The new LG VX1000, otherwise known as the Migo Kid Phone, from Verizon Wireless might just be the next big thing--at least among the schoolyard set. With just four parent-programmable numbers, the Migo is a simplified handset designed for...

The best in library blogs.
February 1, 2006... The 2005 International Edublog Awards, citing excellence in weblogs used in education, recognized the best in library/librarian blogs. The short list featured Infomancy by Christopher Harris, The Shifted Librarian by Jenny Levine, and Joyce...

Skyline views, pigeons o' plenty.
February 1, 2006... Treat kids to an up-close view of the fastest creature on Earth--by going online. "Raptors in the City" is a Web-based educational program featuring the rare peregrine falcon. Linked to national science and technology standards, the...

Freeze your PC.
February 1, 2006... Do you have multiple users on a computer workstation? (What school or library doesn't?) Deep Freeze, a software from Faronics, is designed to safeguard original computer configurations, regardless of the modifications made to a desktop. The...

Celebrating black history.
February 1, 2006... A trove of free teaching materials honoring Black History Month is available online at www.gale.com/free_resources/bhm. Sponsored by Thomson Gale, the site provides biographies (including Garter G. Woodson, founder of Black History Month,...

Who owns your lesson plans? According to the copyright law, media specialists may be in for a surprise.(Carrie on Copyright)
February 1, 2006... Can teachers download Web images for their PowerPoint presentations without worrying about breaking the law? --Liz Ketelle, library media specialist Golden Sierra High School, Garden Valley, CA Yes, they can. Section 110(l) of the...

Food for thought: a brown-bag book discussion group has middle schoolers rushing to the library.(What Works)
February 1, 2006... LUNCHTIME AT EDWARD E. DREW JR. MIDDLE SCHOOL ISN'T TYPICAL. INSTEAD of heading to the cafeteria, twice a month 20 to 40 students march toward the media center, with their trays and Cafe Book passes in hand. Once they settle into their seats,...

Stir it up: a little bit of effort and understanding can go a long way with teens.(Teenage Riot)
February 1, 2006... THE WORD "RIOT" CONJURES IMAGES OF REBELLION AND CAN INSPIRE FEAR. Ironically, the word "teenager" invokes similar images for some adults. In the late 1980s, Sonic Youth debuted Teen Age Riot--a song that was heralded as an anthem for...

Bringing home the world: a librarian puts forth a shopping list for international literature.(Up for Discussion)
February 1, 2006... HAVE YOU OPENED THE REFRIGERATOR ONLY TO FIND THE SAME THINGS that were there yesterday? Times like these I'm thankful to live in an immigrant community, where I can count on finding something to eat that I've never tried before. There's a...

Meet the parent: in Dana Reinhardt's first novel, a teen is (reluctantly) reunited with her birth mother.("In A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life " )(Interview)
February 1, 2006... In A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life, Simone, who was adopted at birth, agrees to meet her biological mother, Rivka. Complicating matters, Rivka is the daughter of a Hasidic rabbi and Simone is an atheist raised by caring, gentile...

It's a big world after all: books are the best way to open kids' minds.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2006... IN THE PAST FEW YEARS, Americans have been surprised to discover that the way we see ourselves and the world isn't shared by others. Our society's values are not universal, and what we see as acts of good will aren't always taken that way. We...

Everyone's invited: ways to make your library more welcoming to children with special needs.
February 1, 2006... Is your library a friendly environment for students with disabilities? Like most media specialists, you have good intentions. But you're probably on a tight budget and can't afford to purchase special resources or equipment. Moreover,...

Drama queen: forget about Bambi, Thumper, and Flower. Jacqueline Wilson writes about domestic violence, mental illness, and parents who are total losers.(Interview)
February 1, 2006... The most borrowed author in British libraries is not I. K. Rowling or John Grisham or even the late Catherine Cookson, who was bumped from a 17-year reign at the top by the current champion, Jacqueline Wilson. The 60-year-old Wilson enjoys...

Witness to history: museums give kids a firsthand--and powerful--look at our past.(United States Holocaust Memorial Museum)
February 1, 2006... TEACHING THE HOLOCAUST TO middle and high school students is a daunting task for any media specialist. But it doesn't have to be. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM in Washington, DC, offers extensive resources on every aspect...

Gods and heroes.(Focus On / Topical Resources for Curriculum Needs)(Bibliography)
February 1, 2006... Myths serve many purposes. They explain the world and its people; they provide moral guidance; they link diverse individuals into a people: and they offer insights into what happens after death (and, perhaps, before birth). Which is to say...

Latin American Women Artists 1915-1995.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Latin American Women Artists 1915-1995. DVD. color. 27 min. Prod. by Films for the Humanities & Sciences. Dist. by Films Media Group. 2003, 2005 release. ISBN 1-4213-2537-3. $129.95. Gr 11 Up--The program stresses the important...

Aboriginal Art: How to Create It.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Aboriginal Art: How to Create It. video. color. 24:35 min. Crystal Prods. 2005. ISBN 1-56290-351-9. $29.95. Gr 2-8--Artist and educator Peggy Flores begins this instructional video by providing very brief background information about...

Hip Hop for Kids: Pop! Lock! And Break!(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Hip Hop for Kids: Pop! Lock! And Break! video or DVD. color, approx. 1 hr. Prod. by Jumping Fish Prods. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. 2004, 2005 release. ISBN 0-9649828-3-8. video: $14.95, DVD: $24.95 Gr 4-10--Hip hop master, Roger D,...

Addiction and the Human Brain.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Addiction and the Human Brain. video or DVD. color. 28 min. with tchr's. guide, student handouts. Human Relations Media. 2005. ISBN 1-55548-068-3. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--In brief talking head interviews sprinkled throughout this program, one...

Athletes, Alcohol and Steroids: What's Wrong with This Picture? .(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Athletes, Alcohol & Steroids: What's Wrong with This Picture? video or DVD. color. 24 min. with tchr's guide, worksheets. Human Relations Media. 2005. ISBN 1-55548-058-6. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--The program opens by posing the question: "Why...

Know a Baby.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2006... Know a Baby. videocassette or DVD. color. approx. 30 min. Know a Baby. 2003, 2005 release. $14.99. PreS--Featuring live-action shots as well as computer animation, this title aims to entertain and educate young children ages 3 months to...

Bully Smart.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Bully Smart (Series). 4 videos or 4 DVDs. color. 20 min. ca. (closed captioned), with tchr's. guide, handouts. Human Relations Media. 2005. ISBN 1-55548-086-1. $349.95 set., $99.95 ca. Includes: Bully Smart: Are You a Bully? (ISBN...

Surviving Peer Pressure: You Can Do It!(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Surviving Peer Pressure: You Can Do It! video or DVD. color. 20 min. with tchr's. guide, student handouts. Human Relations Media. 2005. ISBN 1-55548-060-0. $119.95. Gr 5-9--Peer pressure dominates the lives of many middle school and high...

It's My Life: 10 Web Clips.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... It's My Life: 10 Web Clips. video or DVD. color. 28 min. Prod. by In the Mix. Dist. by Castle Works. 2005. video: ISBN 1931843-69-4, DVD: ISBN 1-931843-98-8. $69.95 (+ $5 s/h). Gr 3-7--In this companion to the award-winning "It's My...

Real Character/Real People: Profiles in Responsibility.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Real Character/Real People: Profiles in Responsibility. video or DVD. color. 20 min. with tchr's. guide, student handouts. Human Relations Media. 2005. ISBN 155548-075-6. $139.95. Gr 8 Up--Featuring a variety of speakers, viewers learn...

Job Survival: Keeping and Advancing Your Job.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Job Survival: Keeping and Advancing Your Job. video or DVD. color. 24 min. Linx Educational. 2005. video, ISBN 1-891818-55-4: $98; DVD, ISBN 1-89181871-6: $108. Gr 8 Up--This program offers strategies and techniques to help people keep...

Boomer's Great Adventures.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2006... Boomer's Great Adventures. video or DVD. color. 15 min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. 2005. ISBN 0-97619812-6. $69.95. PreS-K--Constance W. McGeorge's loveable golden retriever is featured in three adventures that teach him and...

Don't Be Silly, Mrs. Millie!(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Don't Be Silly, Mrs. Millie! video or DVD. color. 8 min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. 2005. ISBN 0-9761981-3-4. $49.95. PreS-Gr 2--School is a barrel of laughs in Mrs. Millie's class, where the rhyming redhead evokes a menagerie of...

Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Sophie's Masterpiece: A Spider's Tale. video or DVD. color. 7 min. with tchr's. guide. Nutmeg Media. 2005. ISBN 09771510-1-8. $49.95. K-Gr 3--This quiet film is an iconographic version of Eileen Spinelli's book (S & S, 2001). Sophie is...

Ziggy's Gift.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Ziggy's Gift. DVD. color. approx. 24 min. Prod. by Ziggy & Friends. Dist. by B.F.S. Entertainment & Multimedia. 2004, 2005 release. ISBN 0-7792-5721-9. $12.95. PreS-Gr 3--Tom Wilson's lovable, optimistic cartoon character, Ziggy, comes...

The Human Hambone.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The Human Hambone. video or DVD. color. 30 min. First Run/Icarus Films. 2005. $225 (Rental: $65). Gr 9 Up--This title provides an overview of the art of body percussion and its varied forms. Divided into segments about the different...

Little Upstarts: Babies Moving Right from the Start, vol. 2.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2006... Little Upstarts: Babies Moving Right from the Start, Vol. 2. video or DVD. approx 30 min. Prod by Little Upstarts. Dist. by Instructional Video. 2005. video: $12.99, DVD: $19.99. Gr 11 Up--This live-action, interactive production is...

Parenting Gay Teens: What You Should Know.("Keeping Kids Healthy: Parenting Gay Teens, What You Should Know")(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Parenting Gay Teens: What You Should Know (Keeping Kids Healthy Series). video or DVD. color. 27 min. Prod. by Montefiore Medical Center in assn. with Thirteen/WNET, NY. Dist. by Aquarius Health Care Media. 2003, 2005 release. video, $125,...

Adventures with Wink and Blink: A Day in the Life of a Firefighter! .(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Adventures with Wink & Blink: A Day in the Life of a Firefighter! videocassette or DVD. color. 30 min. Laurel Hill Entertainment. 2005. video, ISBN 0-9753885-4-1: $9.98; DVD, ISBN 0-9753885-5-X: $12.98. PreS-Gr 4--In their latest...

Geologic History Series.(Video Recording Review)
February 1, 2006... Geologic History Series. 4 videos or 1 DVD. color. 20 min. ea. with tchr's guide, blackline masters. Visual Learning Co. 2005. video: ISBN 1-59234-124-1; DVD: ISBN 1-59234-129-2. $299 ser., $89 ea. Includes: Geologic History: A Journey...

The Life and Times of El Nino.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The Life and Times of El Nino. video or DVD. color. 50 min. Prod. by BBCW. Dist. by Films Media Group. 2005. ISBN 1-4213-2679-5. $89.95. Gr 9 Up--This production about the El Nino weather pattern offers a very thorough look at the science...

One Tiny Turtle.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... One Tiny Turtle. video, color. 9 min. with tchr's, guide. Nutmeg Media. 2005. ISBN 0-9761981-7-7. $49.95. PreS-Gr 3--Nicola Davies' picture book (Candlewick, 2001) about a young loggerhead turtle's journey to adulthood is effectively...

Scientific Processes.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Scientific Processes (Series). 4 videos or 1 DVD. color. 20 min. ca. (closed captioned). with tchr's, guide, reproducible masters. Visual Learning Co. 2005. video: ISBN 1-59234-124-1, DVD: ISBN 1-59234-111-X. $299 ser., $89. ea. Includes:...

Squibs, Vol. 2: In Space: Earth, Moon, Sun and Beyond.(Squibs: In Space: Earth, Moon, Sun and Beyond, Vol. 2)(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Squibs, Vol. 2: In Space: Earth, Moon, Sun & Beyond. DVD. color. 35 min. Prod. by Ignite Learning. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. 2005. #S552-DVD. $29.95. Gr 4-6--This DVD consists of 18 short segments dealing with specific topics related to...

American History--Racial Inequality: Remnants of a Troubled Time.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... American History--Racial Inequality: Remnants of a Troubled Time. video or DVD. color. 56 min. Discovery School. 2005. video, ISBN 1-59527-389-1: $59.95; DVD, ISBN 1-59527-518-5: $69.95. Gr 7 Up--Using old news clips, reenactments,...

June 6, 1944: As It Happened.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... June 6, 1944: As It Happened. video or DVD. color. 60 min. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by NBC News. Dist. by Human Relations Media. 2005. ISBN 1-55548062-4. $139.95. Gr 7 Up--Imagine the impact of D-Day if it had taken place in the...

Kids Go to Court.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Kids Go to Court (rev. ed.). DVD. color. 17 main. with tchr's. guide. Prod. by First Light Video Pub. Dist. by TMW Media. 2005. #K4037DVD. $64.95. Gr 2-6--Combining live action and animation, this program provides an easy to understand,...

The Other Side of Burka.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The Other Side of Burka. Video. color. 52 min. Cinema Guild. 2004, 2005 release. ISBN 0-7815-1098-8. secondary schools: $175 (Rental: $85). Gr 11 Up--This film takes viewers to the poverty-stricken villages of Qeshm Island, an Iranian...

Rosevelt's America: A Refugee's Inspiring Journey.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Rosevelt's America: A Refugee's Inspiring Journey. video, color. 30 min. Filmakers Library. 2005. $99. Gr 9 Up--The United States continues to be a refuge for those seeking sanctuary from political unrest and persecution abroad as...

Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness. video or DVD. Color. approx. 1:26 hrs. WGBH Boston. 2005. video: ISBN 1-593753-63-2, DVD: ISBN 1-593753-64-0. $19.95. Gr 9 Up--During the summer of 1940, Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat assigned to...

Under Fire: Soviet Women Combat Veterans of World War II.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Under Fire: Soviet Women Combat Veterans of World War II. Video. color. 27 min. Cinema Guild. 2005. ISBN 0-7815-1103-8. secondary schools: $117 (Rental: $55). Gr 9 Up--Russia's civilian and military populations suffered the highest...

Nova: The Viking Deception.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The Viking Deception (Nova Series). video or DVD. Color. approx. 1 hr. WGBH Boston. 2005. video: ISBN 1-59375-251-2, DVD ISBN 1-59375-252-0. $19.95. Gr 8 Up--This production focuses on one of the most tantalizing historical hoaxes of the...

I Am Your Child: A Child with Special Needs.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... I Am Your Child: A Child with Special Needs. videocassette or DVD. color. 27 min. Parents Action for Children. 2005. $14.95. Gr adults--In the most positive, upbeat way possible, this title provides an honest picture of what happens when...

AdventurePatrol: Snow Daze.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Adventure Patrol: Snow Daze. DVD. color. 35 min. Prod. by Big Bright World. Dist. by Big Kids Prods. 2005. #L330-DVD. $19.95. K-Gr 3--Snow Daze offers a brief introduction to the winter sports of skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and...

Marbles: Ancient Art and Modern Play.(Video Recording Review)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Marbles: Ancient Art & Modern Play (Discoveries America Series). DVD. color. 82 min. Bennett-Watt Entertainment. 2005. ISBN 1-932978-36-4. $14.95. Gr 5 Up--Marble enthusiasts will learn a great deal about marbles as a sport and as a...

Betrayal at Cross Creek.(Brief Article)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... Betrayal at Cross Creek (American Girl History Mysteries Series) (unabr.). 3 cassettes. 4:30 hrs. Recorded Books. 2005. ISBN 1-4193-5079-X. S28.75; read-along pack: $44.95. Gr 5-7--In this new title in the series by Kathleen Ernst...

A Chanukah Present.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... A Chanukah Present. 1 CD. 53:25 min. Light Publications. 2005. $14.95. Gr all levels--The Tales or Wisdom of Chelm are traditional Eastern European Jewish folktales about a community that is devoid of wisdom and abundant with foolish...

Chicken Boy.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... Chicken Boy (unabr.). 3 cassettes or 4 CDs. 3:51 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2005. cassette, ISBN 0-307-24619-1: $30; CD, ISBN 0-307-24620-5: $38. Gr 4-7--Tobin McCauley begins the seventh...

A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray (unabr.). 3 cassettes or 4 CDs. 3:59 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2005. cassette, ISBN 0-307-28346-1: $30; CD, ISBN 0-307-28347-X: $38. Gr 4-6--This...

First Boy.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... First Boy (unabr.). 3 cassettes or 4 CDs. 4: 47 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2005. cassette, ISBN 0-307-28342-9: $30; CD, ISBN 0-307-28343-7: $38. Gr 6 Up--This fast-paced and suspenseful...

The Five Ancestors, Book 2: Monkey.(The Five Ancestors: Monkey, Vol. 2)(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... The Five Ancestors, Book 2: Monkey (unabr.). 3 cassettes or 4 CDs. 4:15 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2005. cassette, ISBN 0-307-28334-8: $30; CD, ISBN 0-307-28335-6: $38. Gr 5-9--The second...

Ghostly Tales: The Ghost of Able Mabel and The Spectre of Hairy Hector.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... Ghostly Tales: The Ghost of Able Mabel & The Spectre of Hairy Hector (unabr.). 2 cassettes. 1:22 hrs. Prod. by Chiver's Children's Audio Books. Dist. by BBC Audiobooks America. 2005. ISBN 1-4056-5073-7. $18.95. Gr 2-4--These two tales by...

Goose Girl.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... Goose Girl (unabr.). 10 CDs. 10 hrs. Full Cast Audio. 2005. ISBN 1-932076-72-7. $45. Gr 6-9--A full-cast production voiced by over four dozen actors brings this well-known Grimm's fairy tale to life, albeit it with a modern and magical...

Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane, vol. 2.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane (The Underland Chronicles, Book 2). (unabr.). 4 cassettes or 5 CDs. 6:34 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape. 2005. cassette, ISBN 0-307-24610-8: $35; CD, ISBN...

How to Be a Pirate.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... How to Be a Pirate (unabr.). 3 cassettes. 3:45 hrs. Recorded Books. 2005. ISBN 1-4193-5085-4. $28.75; read-along pack: $33.75. Gr 4-6--Cressida Cowell's Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III is off on another rousing adventure in this sequel...

The Indoor Pirates on Treasure Island.(Brief Article)(Children's Review)(Audiobook Review)
February 1, 2006... The Indoor Pirates on Treasure Island (unabr.) 1 cassette. 1:05 hrs. Prod. by Cover to Cover. Dist. by BBC Audiobooks America. 2005. ISBN 1-85549-887-1. $9.95. Gr 2-4--Children will thoroughly enjoy the wacky crew and their adventures in...