Bugsters [Audio CD]

Tim Russ (Author), Jedda Roskilly (Author)

Book Description

Nestled in the tiny village of Mudville is a little diner called, "Millies", and it has some of the most unusual customers you have ever heard. The Bugster's may be small, but they have big hearts and big ideas. Between munching on bark bread and moss greens, they explore everything from noisy roosters to ghost stories with fun, song, laughter and learning. In every Bugster's story there is a lesson to be learned. It is a "National Parenting Publications" Gold Award Winner, and a "Children's Music Web" award finalist.

The first in a series of colorful audio books, Bugster's short stories, "Work It Out" (Lesson: Work together as a team) and "The Mothmen" (Lesson: Do not fear the unknown), feature music, and seven of the main characters, with an emphasis on cultural diversity. Both short stories are told through dialogue and a wide range of sound effects that bring children right into the story.

Lending star power to some of the character voices are Tim Russ and Ethan Phillips, from the television series, "Star Trek: Voyager", as well as, Chase Masterson, from the popular "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" television series.

Approx. Running Time: 21:28 minutes
Age: Approx. 4 to 8

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The messages are unmistakable... The theme music is catchy. Top-notch." -- L.A. Parent Magazine, November 2003

From the Publisher

This audio book combines music, sound effects, songs and lessons to entertain and educate children at home, on trips, in the car, or at school. Close your eyes and the stories will come alive in your mind.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Abridge Club Audio Books (April 1, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0966012291
• ISBN-13: 978-0966012293
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,353,181 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just like the REAL THING!, November 16, 2002

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David Sunset (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bugsters (Audio CD)

We took this audio book camping and the kids just loved it. My boys are 4 and 6, and they were drawn into the stories right away. The sound effects make all of the action come alive, especially in the dark. We sat and talked after each story about the lessons the kids learned. One is about working as a team, and the other one is about facing your fears, but what was most important was that my boys admitted some fears that I was able to help them face through the trip.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quiets Kids Down!, January 4, 2003

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This review is from: Bugsters (Audio CD)

My husband and I took my son (5) and daughter (7), and the Bugsters, on the road to visit my parents over the holidays. We were more prepared this time, because last time, the crayons and the lap activities just weren't enough, and we don't have a VCR/DVD player in the car. I have to say that these stories really captured their attention, and sparked conversation. The CD is exceptionally done, the characters all have different voices, and the sound effects were fantastic. We couldn't get enough of it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Tim Russ's Bugsters Is Amazing, September 20, 2011

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Lorenzo M. in the Hollywood CA Area "Movie Wa... (North Hollywood, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bugsters! (Hardcover)

Bugsters is an amazing book written by Tim Russ and Jedda Roskilly. A great children's short about a group of friendly bugs.

The first part of the book (Work It Out) is centered around a restaurant in the forest which is run by a spider named Millie and befriended by her friends Sterling, Harry, Flo, Pie, Stretch and Stix who tell the tale of learning the importance of working together to solve a problem. A fun and creative way to tell small children what it means to work together.

The second part of the book (The Mothmen) teachers a more complex message in a simple way. They learn that prejudice comes in many forms and just because people say something, doesn't necessarily make it true. Learning things for yourself - helps you judge people for who they are...not who other people think they are.

This is a great story for preschoolers and fun to read with your kids.

Now I saved the best for last....the CD this book comes with is a amazing. All the characters come to life with vocal talents of people like the author Tim Russ himself, Chase Masterson and Ethan Phillips. It brings the story to life with humor, passion and heart. (Tim was Tuvok on Star Trek Voyager, Ethan was Nelix on Star Trek Voyager and Chase was Leeta on Star Trek Deep Space 9.)

There are great songs like the Bugster theme itself is catchy and fun and very contemporary for adults and for the young ones. The song Work It Out is a catchy tune with a small message!

Overall this is a great childrens book and CD. Every family should have this - it has heart, humor and great music! What more could you ask for! (9-2011)