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Once Upon a Shoe Storytelling Collection

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I am looking for books on CD's for a long road trip this summer. I want things that are engaging for the kids and not annoying for us adults. These stories are amazing! I would highly suggest downloading these stories even if you aren't going on a road trip. I have been testing them out in the car as we drive around town to see if my kids like it and they want to stay in the car until the story is finished. Rose Anne uses great voices and noises to animate the stories. This is a gem. I am going to try to find more just like this!

These are really fun stories that I remember my Mom reading to me from books but Miss Rose Anne really makes them come to life. My Moma bought me this CD for my birthday and it made me really happy!

Rose Anne St. Romain is the consummate artist and she proves it in her latest recording "Once Upon a Shoe." The audio is filled with classic folktales that are kissed with Rose Anne's signature style - polished stories that give everyone a chance to participate. Each of the delightful tales have the subtle lessons that parents and teachers love yet are full of plain ole fun for the kids. The live recording lends a richness to the audio - you can "see" the audience enjoying their adventure with Rose Anne as well as picture the stories as you are listening. From "Singing Down the Rain" to "The Gunniwolf", Rose Anne fills her stories with characters who truly "come to life." "Once Upon a Shoe" is storytelling at its best, a CD worth listening to over and over. It is destined to become a storytelling classic.

Dianne de Las Casas
President, Independent Children's Artist Network
La State Liason, National Storytelling Network

My children, ages 1.5 - 8 years old have thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories on this delightful CD. We have listened to it many times in the evening, before going to bed, and the kids get very quiet in order to capture every word. The stories are humorous and engaging, yet they do not hipe the kids up into a frenzy. The author is very energetic in her story telling, and you can see the story being played in your mind. We have also enjoyed listening to the stories on long car trips when the children are restless. I highly recommend this CD to kids of all ages!