Children’s DAISY Audio Books and Online Digital Audio
Adventure
DC34131
Things are looking up, Jack by Dan Bar-el.
1 disc. Narrated by Ann Saunders.
All is not right in the land of Mother Goose. People and things keep falling down and it is not merely coincidental. There is trouble afoot, and it is up to King Jack and his sister Princess Jill to get to the bottom of the mystery. Grades 2-4. 2003.
DC32895
Little Fur: the legend of Little Fur, Book 1 by Isobelle Carmody.
1 disc. Narrated by Isobelle Carmody.
Little Fur is very old, though she looks more like a four-year-old child. She is half elf and half troll, and she lives in her very own wilderness, a patch of park, within the city where the humans live. Little Fur is distressed by what the humans are doing to her patch of wilderness - they are burning trees - and she must go on a perilous journey to prevent her precious home from being destroyed. She enlists the help of her friends: Brownie the shaggy Shetland pony, Crow the crow and the Sett Owl. Grades 2-4. Followed by "A fox called sorrow" (DC32896). 2006. (The legend of Little Fur ; 1)
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DC33649
Into the ravine by Richard Scrimger.
1 disc. Narrated by Faline Bobier.
Neighbours Jules, Chris, and Corey decide to sail the river that flows in the ravine behind their homes. On their way, they rescue a diabolical dog, confront a hydrophobic gang, and survive a waterfall; they are bombarded by bicycles, hoodwinked by hobos, and bewitched by bikinis. They crash a funeral and a pool party and cope with a kidnapping and a false arrest. Some strong language. Grades 5-8. 2007.
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Biography
DC12234
Armand Bombardier: inventor of the snowmobile by Michael Webb.
1 disc. Narrated by Ann Drew-Brook.
As a boy, Armand Bombardier liked to tinker with machines. By the time he was 15, he was the best mechanic in his village. While he was working as a mechanic, he began to invent other vehicles. His most famous invention was the snowmobile, but he also invented "snow cars" which could carry several people, and a tractor which could travel over muskeg. Grades 2-4. 1991. (Scientists and inventors series)
DC12246
Frederick Banting: discoverer of insulin by Michael Webb.
1 disc. Narrated by Bill McIntosh.
This biography of Banting describes his early life and his work in 1921 to discover insulin, a drug which is used to control diabetes. It also discusses his other achievements and the treatment of diabetes today. Grades 2-4. c1991. (Scientists and inventors)
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Family Stories (Fiction)
DC04668
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary.
1 disc. Narrated by Bryon Johnsen.
In his letters to his favourite author, ten-year-old Leigh reveals his problems in coping with his parents' divorce, being the new boy in school, and generally finding his own place in the world. Newbery Medal winner. Grades 4-7. 1983.
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Fantastic Fiction
DC07970
The return of the Twelves by Pauline Clarke.
1 disc. Narrated by Carmella Ross.
An 8-year-old boy finds a box of old wooden soldiers in the attic and discovers that they can come alive. Grades 3-6. c1962. (Reissue)
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Friendship Fiction
DC24466
Jean and Johnny by Beverly Cleary.
1 disc. Narrated by Jennifer Mendenhall.
Jean Jarrett invites popular Johnny Chessler to the Girls' Association dance despite her family's warning about not chasing him. She learns from bittersweet experience that having a crush on a boy doesn't ensure that he has one on her too. For grades 5-8. c1959.
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Music
DC01650
All about the symphony orchestra and what it plays by Dorothy Berliner Commins.
1 disc. Narrated by Norman Rose.
A study of outstanding forms of orchestral music, the various instrument sections, and the role of the conductor. Includes brief sketches of composers. Grades 5-8. 1961.
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Mysteries (Fiction)
DC21349
The money pit mystery by Eric Walters.
1 disc. Narrated by Deryk Sparks.
Sam and Beth accompany their mother on a visit to their grandfather's home on Oak Island. Something strange seems to be happening to grand-dad. Apart from losing his memory, he's also spending a lot of time on a hunt for a 200-year-old treasure. Sam is bitten by the treasure bug too, and he and the whole family set out to solve the mystery. Grades 4-7. 1999.
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School Stories
DC22576
Ramona's world by Beverly Cleary.
1 disc. Narrated by Madelyn Buzzard.
Ramona Quimby, age nine, is starting fourth grade in Mrs. Meacham's class with new friend Daisy and old friend Yard Ape. Ramona also has fun at home with her big sister Beezus and a new baby sister, Roberta. Sequel to "Ramona Forever" (DC05240). Grades 3-6. 1999. (Ramona series)
DC24467
The luckiest girl by Beverly Cleary.
1 disc. Narrated by Jennifer Mendenhall.
Shelley Latham is eager for new experiences when her parents let her spend her junior year of high school with family friends in sunny California. She enjoys dating a popular basketball player until he fails biology and loses his place on the team. For grades 5-8. 1958.
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