AMY FRIEDMAN AND LAURA HALL: Tell Me A Story

Amy Friedman and Laura Hall

Tell Me A Story

© 2006 Friedman and Danziger, Music copyright Laura Hall (837101184571)

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First in a series (also see Tell Me A Story 2: Animal Magic), a Parents' Choice Silver and NAPPA Gold winner featuring eight mightily talented performers reading multicultural tales, each story accompanied by original music ranging from jazz to reggae to

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From Diane Donovan, Editor & Senior Review of Bookwatch, Midwest Review: "...read by eight talented actors and covering tales from Africa to Scotland...over 70 minutes of vivid description pack a fine gathering which will be a ‘must' for folktale collections for any age group.
http://midwestbookreview.com/calbw/oct_06.htm

From John Wood's Kidzmusic.com:
“Twice-told-tales never told better- the talent is first-rate from top to bottom. The stories literally jump off the CD and into the listener’s imagination – I love the choices on all levels! This is the real deal.”

From a Librarian at The American International School in Vienna:
"...Tell Me a Story is an enjoyable extension to the newspaper column that kids, parents and educators have enjoyed for years." Tracy Games McCafferty, Vienna, Austria

From Christine Gerber Rutt, Librarian, Switzerland:
“...the talent is first-rate from top to bottom. The stories literally jump off the CD and into the listener’s imagination...Take it with you on vacation, give it as a gift or use it in the classroom, this one is for keeps. Highly Recommended

"...Bring this delightful CD along for a ride, or plan a once upon a time evening at home..." Bobbie Combs and Laurina Cashin, We Love Children's Books, Parents' Express Magazine.

from Amy Davis's The Lovely Mrs. Davis Tells You What To Think, November 19, 2006 and CoolMompicks.com:
"...When I got Tell Me A Story...earlier this month, it was a kind of breath of fresh air. As the title suggests, it's a storytelling album. But it's better than some anonymous, mellow, relaxation-tape kind of voice reading Peter Rabbit, which is what comes to mind (for me) when I think of a storytelling album...these are definitely not "bore your kids to sleep" stories...

From School Library Journal, October '06:
"...A wonderful listening experience."

Created by:

Amy Friedman (writer and co-producer) writes the internationally syndicated column, Tell Me A Story for Universal Press Syndicate. See the feature with Jillian Gilliland's exquisite illustrations (also featured on the CD) at www.uexpress.com/tellmeastory.

Laura Hall (composer and sound engineer) is best known as the piano player on the hit television show Whose Line is it Anyway? Laura has written music for many original shows, including Patty, Patty, Bang, Bang! which won an LA Weekly Award for Best New Musical as well as two albums of music for young children and the music for The Wheels on the Bus Video series, starring Roger Daltrey. You can learn more about Laura at www.laurahall.com.

Lori Ada Jaroslow (director, co-producer and performer on A Sense of Theft) has performed on and Off-Broadway and internationally in such shows as Fiddler on the Roof and Grease. Lori founded and produces Melt in Your Mouth, a narrative reading series for writers at the Secret Rose Theater in North Hollywood.

Read more about the other performers--from shows like Friends, Rescue Me, Gilmore Girls and more, by visiting our website (www.mythsandtales.com)

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  • My son loved it so much that he wants more!
    author: Azarin Sadegh

    I bought this CD to help my 10 years old son's sleeping problems. I am not sure if it really helped him to fall asleep faster, because now he wants to listen to the whole CD at least three times at bed time, but he loves it so much that keeps asking me to buy new ones. Thanks for your wonderful CD!

  • I liked it!
    author: Emily K.

    I think that Tell Me A Story is a great CD. What I like most about it is that each story is different in some way. For instance, Sense of Theft is about a girl who is kind and generous and is accused of stealing the smells of the bakery. While the Boatmans Howling Daughter is about a loud and outgoing girl who fights pirates. Another thing I like about Tell Me A Story is the music. I think that it sets the scene for the next story. I also like that for each character the narrator uses a different voice. All in all I think Tell Me A Story is a great folk tail CD and everyone should listen to it.

  • a perfect mix of story, music and delivery by the readers
    author: herman bennett

    As an adult, I did not expect to be engaged by kids stories, but I hung on every word. Then I watched a group of children listen to a story every day in a classroom setting. They were rapt and looked forward to storytime the next day. It's a great CD.

  • author: polly grose

    I appreciate these engaging tales, clearly told and enhanced by lively music. Amy Friedman weaves age-old morals within an appealing text. I give the CD high marks. PG

  • I laughed, I cried, I can't stop playing it. It's the most awesome CD I've ever
    author: Tanya Kiplinger

    I laughed, I cried, I can't stop playing it. It's the most entertaining CD I've ever bought. It was supposed to be for my daughter but I find myself playing it for me and telling my daughter I'll buy her her own CD.

  • At last count, my son J had listened to the CD about 7 times...
    author: Amy H

    At last count, my son J had listened to the CD about 7 times (in 2 days!). Each time he goes to the play room, he hits Power & Play to listen to the stories again. Even with his favorite friend at his house playing today, he wanted to listen to Tell Me A Story. I had to sneak over to turn it off a couple of times just to be polite. It is a wonderful collection of stories that are enjoyable for children & adults which is especially important for the parents since their children will be requesting to listen to it again & again!

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