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Jack and the Beanstalk and Other Classics of Childhood

By: Blackstone Audio Inc.
Narrated by: John Ritter, Robby Benson, Betty White, Brian Austin Green, Michael York
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Publisher's summary

These classic stories of magic, imagination, and inspiration will delight children again and again. From "Puss in Boots" to "A Day at Santa's Workshop", these tales will capture children's interest and spark their imagination.

"Jack and the Beanstalk" is read by John Ritter, best known for playing Jack Tripper in the ABC sitcom Three's Company.

"Puss in Boots" is read by the three-time Golden Globe nominee Robby Benson.

"A Day at Santa's Workshop" is read by Betty White, five-time Emmy Award winner and the actress who played Rose on TV's Golden Girls.

"Elfis, the Elf Who Saved Christmas" is read by Beverly Hills 90210 actor Brian Austin Green who played Derek Reese in the television series Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.

"The Elves and the Shoemaker" is read by Michael York, the well known actor who has starred in numerous films, including The Three Musketeers, The Four Musketeers, Romeo and Juliet, and the Austin Powers box-office hits.

©2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc. (P)2009 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
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Wonderful!

I love this book. I recommend this for kids of any age. I'm in my 60's and really enjoyed it.

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effects not effective

Upon hearing the names of the narrators, I had happy anticipation. The performances were okay, just okay. The disappointing part was the effects. The background music was much too loud and didn't especially fit the stories. And when there was reverb or voices were filtered, it really detracted from the story. As much as I like the individual actors, I think voice acting is a special art and it may have been best left to the experts.

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Very good

Great performances by outstanding actors. Classic stories. But some liberties taken with those classic stories.

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Lol

It was a really fun book I really love these and it is very good

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The background music is too loud. it's distracting

I wish it didn't have background music throughout the story it's so loud!
it's distracting and very annoying!

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cannot hear all of it. Kids hated it!

kids hated it in 10 minutes. couldn't hear the story. too echoey. poor recording. good story only

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