Tell Me A Story 2: Animal Magic
by Amy Friedman
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Author: Amy FriedmanCollaborator: Laura Hall
Illustrator: Jillian Gilliland
Edition: Music CD
Format: Audiobook
Published: 2007-10-01
ISBN: 097908671X
Number of pages: 6
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
Publisher: Friedman & Danziger
Book Reviews of Tell Me A Story 2: Animal Magic
Book Review: Animal folktales from around the world
Summary: 5 Stars
This is another delightful collection of seven folktales from around the world, which can be enjoyed by all ages. Written by Amy Friedman, and directed by Lori Ada Jaroslow, the music was composed by Laura Hall of "Who's Line is it Anyway?" The beautiful and colorful illustrations on the CD jacket are by Jillian Gilliland.
1. The Tortoise & the Magic Drum
Narrated by Glenna Forster-Jones (Sierra Leone): Broadcaster, Performer, Actress
Setting: Nigeria
[The secret of a magic drum
Makes a tortoise rather glum]
2. The Poet & the Dragon
Narrated by Peter James Smith: Actor (Ed, from The West Wing)
Setting: China
[Poems soothe a noble beast
In this fine story from the East]
3. Kerplunk
Narrated by Gideon Emery: Actor, Voice credits on games including Final Fantasy XII
Setting: Australia
[Just like the Chicken Little tale
You should let common sense prevail]
4. The Elephant's Reward
Narrated by Meera Simhan: Actress
Setting: India
[Even though you may be small
You may be useful after all]
5. The Talking Cat
Narrated by Len Cariou: Performer, Actor, Academy Award winning Narrator
Setting: Canada (French)
[A woman living with her cat
Is startled when it starts to chat]
6. Coyote's Gift
Narrated by Arigon Starr: Award winning singer, songwriter, musician, actor, artist and playwright
Setting: Native American
[Stolen fire from the sun
Has animals working as one]
7. The Cricket's Song
Narrated by Giselle Achecar: Actress
Setting: Guatemala
[The little yellow cricket's songs
Show her where her heart belongs]
Also of note is the use of musical instruments from the countries of origin of the stories. Listen for the African xylophone (balafon), ganjukoi bells, bongos, gamelon, koto, Tibetan bowl, penny whistle, dulcimer, sruuti box, tabla, melodica, marimba, maracas, flute and shaker.
Very interesting stories narrated by a talented group of performers, this would be another age appropriate gift for that budding storyteller on your list.
Amanda Richards, August 1, 2008
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