
Habo, an albino youth, seeks dignity and respect in Tanzania.
September 18, 2013
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Singer/songwriter Nina Stone hits all the right notes with her second album, Sha Doo Be Doop. Find out how in the starred review.

A tale about a secret animal society, set against the background of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee

Visit Central America with the Kratt brothers as they share information about the diversity of and the animals inhabiting the rainforest in the DVD production, Wild Kratts: Rainforest Rescue. Be sure to check out the review.

Listeners are treated to Kirby Heyborne’s stellar reading of Daniel Kraus’s Scowler. Check out this starred review.

Explore air pressure, make a matchstick speedboat and a lava lamp, and build a motor—these are among the 23 experiments presented in Amazing Science! Volume 1, a starred DVD production for kids in kindergarten though eighth grade.

The book traces the advent of cross-country train travel, focusing on an early trip from Omaha to Sacramento.

Requiem, the final title in Lauren Oliver’s “Delirium” trilogy features Sarah Drew’s fantastic narration that vividly captures all the characters’ emotions. Check out the starred review of the audiobook.

The made-for-TV version of Victor Hugo’s classic, Les Miserables, stars Gerard Depardieu as Valjean and John Malkovich as Javert. Be sure to read the starred review of this superb production.

Serious themes such as anti-bullying and gay rights are skillfully woven into Tim Tharp’s Mojo, featuring Jessie Bernstein’s stellar narration. Read the starred review of this audiobook featuring wildly careening plot twists, fabulous characters, and madcap antics.

The DVD version of Rebecca and Ed Emberley’s The Ant and the Grasshopper turns Aesop’s fable on its ear and celebrates the joy of community and music.

In Fox Forever, the satisfying conclusion to Mary Pearson’s “Jenna Fox Chronicles,” Matthew Brown’s narration brilliantly captures the emotions of the characters. Check out the starred review.

Fun Foundations for Handwriting (The TV Teacher) is a creative and entertaining production that will help improve youngsters’ motor skills and handwriting. Be sure to check out the starred review.

The life and accomplishments of renowned researcher and environmentalist Jane Goodall are presented in Jane’s Journey, a vividly filmed documentary from First Run Features.







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