Arthur Babysits: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventures) [Audio Cassette]

Marc Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1996 | Grade Level: P and up | Series: Arthur Adventures

This package contains a classic Arthur adventure, illustrated with bright, bold full-color art, as well as a fun-filled sound track that features lively character voices and an original musical score. Side 1 has turn-the-page signals for reading along; side 2 has uninterrupted narration of the story.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Brown's 16th adventure starring the affable aardvark has the bespectacled fellow take on his first babysitting job. Of course he has had experience looking after his sisters, D. W. and Kate, but they are less of a challenge than the terrible Tibble twins. Though D. W. telephones to coach her brother, the feisty, cowboy-suited twins almost get the best of their frenzied sitter. But luckily Arthur calls on his colorful imagination to come up with the story of a horrible, big, slimy, stinky green swamp thing who prowls around searching for his favorite meal-twin boys. Suddenly subdued, both youngsters take cover in Arthur's safe lap, where their pleasantly surprised grandmother finds them on her return. Typically loaded with kid appeal, Brown's tale is simple and satisfying. Little ones will savor the action-filled pictures depicting the riotous chaos caused by Arthur's charges. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3?School and public librarians know how hard it is to keep Marc Brown's Arthur books on the shelf. The adventures of this comical aardvark have a timeless appeal to children. These book-and-tape packages are read by the author and move along at a good pace. Music and sound effects enhance the stories without being obtrusive. The tapes have page-turn signals on one side and none on the other. Brown occasionally adds a descriptive sentence or two to the text in his reading. Each tape begins with a theme song which is too long and not really catchy enough to encourage singing along. This is a minor drawback to an otherwise well-produced series.
Peggy J. Latkovich, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, OH
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Pap/Cas edition (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316111031
• ISBN-13: 978-0316111034
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 0.6 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,022,725 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Issues > Babysitting

More About the Author

Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and co-developer of the children's PBS television series, Arthur. He has also created a second book series, featuring D.W., Arthur's little sister, as well as numerous other books for children. Marc Brown lives with his family in Tisbury, Massachusetts on Martha's Vineyard.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a review for this book, December 17, 2001

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Leah Donnelly (Bay City, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arthur Babysits: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventure Series) (Hardcover)

This book is a great book. I like it because it shows that there are ways to calm children (or should I say all people)down. Everyone should read this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Arthur Babysits, July 3, 2008

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Liz M (Mobile, AL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arthur Babysits (An Arthur Adventure) (Paperback)

This book was on the summer reading list for my first-grader. It arrived quickly and he enjoys reading it.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Arthur Gets a Job, October 30, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Arthur Babysits (An Arthur Adventure) (Paperback)

I like this book! Today was a very special day for D.W. My favorite part was when she had to go past the Tibel twins' house. There, they were jumping all about yelling, "D.W. is our favorite person." D.W. gasped. She grabbed Arthur yelling, "I'm too young to die!" "It's ok, D.W. You'll be safe," Arthur said. I think you should read this book because it is funny.