Audio
Reviews:Audio book released in January, 2004 "Ashley
Bryan is the consummate storyteller - at one with his stories and possessing a
seemingly effortless command of the storyteller's craft. Rhythm, voice, and sound
effects all blend into a singular listening experience."
- AudioFile, April/May, 2004
"Bryan gives a
joyous performance of his work on this recording...this project capitalizes on
all the author's storytelling strengths. His enthusiasm and emphasis on
certain passages will quickly captivate young listeners."
- Publishers Weekly, 4/04
" Bryan performs
six stories from his published works on this rousing collection. Bryan's tales
come alive on the page with his stylized writing - and his delivery and vocal
performance are a perfect match. Bryan creates an irresistable folktale
experience."
- School Library Journal, 4/04 Book Reviews for Beautiful
Blackbird:“Just aches to be read aloud - a must.”- Kirkus
Reviews 
“Lilting...Magical...Infectious.” -Publishers
Weekly
“Makes your heart happy....” - Chicago Tribune SYNOPSIS:Ashley
Bryan travels from coast to coast speaking and performing and is an award-winning
author and illustrator. He turned 80 years old in 2003 and lives on an island
off the coast of Maine.
Take a front row seat for Ashley Bryan’s
performance of:
Beautiful Blackbird
Why Frog and Snake
Never Play Together
Tortoise, Hare and the Sweet Potatoes
Hen
and Frog
Frog and His Two Wives
How Animals Got Their Tales
Check out our other Ashley Bryan recordings -
Ashley
Bryan - Poems & Folktales
I,
Too, Sing America
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All
ages
CD:
Beautiful
Blackbird Hardcover: $16.95