Menstuff® has prepared a special listing of books/CDs/DVDs for
children from GiGi Books. In addition to the audio adaptations of the
standards of Charles Dickens "A Christmas Carol" and Washington
Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, GiGi Books offers a number of
delightful children's stories on CD. Those with an "*" have a picture
book that goes along with them.
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Bertha Bantam Learns a Lesson, written
by Rosetta Kelley , illustrated by Emily Dorr. Is biggest always
best? Bertha leaned the answer! Cluck along with Bertha
as she becomes frustrated with her place in the hen house and
decides to strike out on her own. A wonderful story that appeals
to the young as they learn that big or small, young or old, we are
all important. This audio production comes complete with an easy
to read picture book containing "tickle your tummy" illustrations
and a song that will have your children doing the chicken
dance! GiGi Books, www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
2004. Book/CD ISBN 0-9740847-7-8 
Brenda's Great New Getup. The clothes
make the person...or do they? Find out in this audio
production about a fashionable 8th grader who has it all, and her
envious classmates who wish they did. Then again, maybe they
don't. GiGi Books, www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
CD ISBN 0-9740847-0-0 
A Christmas Carol: Past, present
and future, Edward Stirling in collaboration with Charles
Dickens. Ebenezer Scrooge is a penny-pinching miser in the first
degree. He cares nothing for the people around him and mankind
exists only for the money that can be made through exploitation
and intimidation. He particularly detests Christmas which he views
as 'a time for finding yourself a year older, and not an hour
richer'. Scrooge is visited, on Christmas Eve, by the ghost of his
former partner Jacob Marley who died seven Christmas Eves ago.
Marley, a miser from the same mold as Scrooge, is suffering the
consequences in the afterlife and hopes to help Scrooge avoid his
fate. He tells Scrooge that he will be haunted by three spirits.
These three spirits, the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and
future, succeed in showing Scrooge the error of his ways. His
glorious reformation complete, Christmas morning finds Scrooge
sending a Christmas turkey to his long-suffering clerk, Bob
Cratchit, and spending Christmas day in the company of his nephew,
Fred, whom he had earlier spurned. Ages 7 to adult. GiGi Books,
www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
CD ISBN 0-9740847-9-4 
A Garden Circus. Written by
Rosetta Kelley, illustrated by Emily Dorr. What's bugging
you? Listeners will love this adorable poem about some
personable bugs that decide to host a circus in a child's garden.
Your child's attention will be captured by the book's beautiful
illustrations as they follow along with each exciting turn of the
page. The audio story brings the bugs to life as they "act out"
each scene. The audio story concludes with a toe tapping song for
your young child to enjoy! GiGi Books, www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
2003. Book ISBN 0-9740847-5-1
or the CD ISBN 0-9740847-6-X 
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Washington
Irving. Was there really a Headless Horseman? This dramatic
story will draw you into the life of Ichabod Crane as you ponder
the question. The Washington Irving classic has been rewritten as
an "edge of your seat" audio production with updated language for
today's audience. A thrilling story any time of the year. Not
intended for the faint of heart. GiGi Books, www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
CD ISBN 0-9740847-2-7 
Prince Talkalot. Do actions really
speak louder than words? Prince Talkalot knows the answer.
This adventurous audio story takes lace in medieval times,
complete with princes, princesses, damsels in distress and a
dragon with one sore jaw. GiGi Books, www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
CD ISBN 0-9740847-1-9 
The Velveteen Rabbit - or How Toys
Become Real. Written by Margery Williams, illustrated by Brad
& Darleen Door. But, can a toy really come to
life? Based upon Margery Williams' original tale, this is a
perfect bedtime story you can really snuggle up to with its
soothing narration, fascinating characters and soft, beautiful
music. Follow along with the picture book as its sweet
illustrations wonderfully complement the audio narration! GiGi
Books, www.gigiaudiobooks.com,
2003. Book ISBN 0-9740847-3-5
or the CD ISBN 0-9740847-4-3 Every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last. - Charles Dickens
A torn jacket is soon mended; but hard words bruise the heart of a
child. - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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