Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales [Abridged] [Audio CD]

Mary Sheldon (Adapter), Audrey Hepburn (Performer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2001

The late screen legend Audrey Hepburn uses music from Maurice Ravel's "Mother Goose" as the framework for her reading of these favorite fairy tales.

--This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Editorial Reviews

From AudioFile

The late screen legend Audrey Hepburn uses music from Maurice Ravel's "Mother Goose" as the framework for this production. Narrating the story portrayed by the background music, her performance, although intended for children, is that of an adult performing for adults. There are no exaggerated intonations or characterizations. What we hear is what one would expect from Hepburn: a dignified performance that is dainty with precise enunciation and fitting inflections. The music is apparent, but a nice complement to her fine voice. M.T.F. © AudioFile 2001, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: New Millennium Audio; Abridged edition (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1931056536
• ISBN-13: 978-1931056533
• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,505,536 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting Story on Tape. Well Done and Highly Recommended!, January 24, 2004

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T. Carlsen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales (Audio CD)

My daughter checked this out from the library, and we were very surprised at how excellent it is. She is loves to listen to it. Hepburn's voice is perfect, and the music compliments to story nicely. Overall, it is one of the best stories on CD we have heard.

A well-made audio story like this CD and those from Jim Weiss encourage children to use their imaginations and to read. They are very entertaining - and better for children than most of the commercial childrens entertainment products on the market.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Magic Story Tape, September 5, 2005

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P. Riley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audrey Hepburns Enchanted Tales (Dove Kids) (Audio CD)

My mother brought this tape for my niece when she was small. She loved it and asked to listen everything she was a gramma's. Now I use it for when my little one can't sleep- it works like a charm. The music is wonderful and Ms. Hepburn's voice is soothing yet entertaining. I wish there where more of these!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Enchanting Experience, June 29, 2008

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LJ Rodriguez "Luckee" (Nowhere, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audrey Hepburn's Enchanted Tales (Audio CD)

My Godmother bought this for me when I was a child. Now, as an adult (I am now 23) I still use it for my sleepless nights. It has never lost it's charm or it's effect, and I don't know what I would do without it. Definitely a keep forever!