Customer Reviews

Animal Tales: Raccoon, Bear and Coyote (PlainTales Explorers)

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We were tired from a long day of school and work and it was raining on the drive home. We didn't feeling like
listening to our usual rock/pop music but didn't have the energy to entertain ourselves with conversation. We put this CD in and quietly listened to the stories. We pulled in the driveway, closed our eyes, and let
the stories of racoon's fight over his marshmallow treasures, Bear's home is where the heart is and coyote's hunger quest fill our minds and relax our bodies. We rested and listened. It was very entertaining and enjoyable for both us!!!

A delightful set of stories about three different animals and a little piece out of their daily lives. These are definitely what I call "living stories" The tales were masterfully woven and children learn all sorts of wonderful things about how the animals live, what it eats, how it acts BUT the child never knows that they are actually "learning" anything because the stories are so captivating. The well-chosen, descriptive vocabulary brings the animals alive, you can actually see them on the movie screen in your mind!

Thanks Melody Warnick, your keen observation of the animal world and your enchanting communication made these an enjoyable hour for my family! The only complaint we had about these stories is that they came to an end too quickly!

The "Plain Tales" series consists of brief audiobooks, each on a single CD, that retell classic stories suitable for all ages. "Animal Tales: Raccoon, Bear & Coyote" has three stories about the titular creatures, from a coyote struggling to survive a bleak winter to a young raccoon searching for shelter from predators to a brown bear who seeks to build the perfect winter den. Highly recommended, especially for long car trips or rainy day listening fun, and excellent additions to public library audiobook collections for children.

I got this cd along with "Johnny Appleseed and Other American Legends" a few years ago as part of a promotion. She is 11 now, and still thoroughly enjoys them! In fact, tonight, she just said, "Mom we need to get some more of these!"

Tightly written stories provide a great balance of facts with entertaining stories. This CD was a little young for my son (age 10 & prolific reader); however, he really loved the Johnny Appleseed & other tales. Narration is very soothing. Would be excellent for children who like to listen to stories at bedtime.