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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