Kristine Klanderud y Horatio Mancilla forman equipo para contar la historia de EL COCHINITO FUGITIVO en este audiolibro para niños. El cuento en sí evoca la historia de “El hombre de pan de jengibre,” excepto que el protagonista de esta historia es una galleta con la forma de un cerdito. Leído amablemente por los dos narradores con voces claras y versátiles, se puede escuchar todo el recorrido del cochinito en ambos idiomas español e inglés. La música y los sonidos ambientales que aumentan la narración son divertidos, y los niños que escuchan disfrutarán de los chillidos, chirridos, crujidos y bocinazos que acompañan el cerdito en su huida por las calles de la ciudad. Como un premio, al final del cuento, el autor incluye la receta para que los lectores puedan hacer sus propias galletas de cochinito. J.A.G. trans. L.R.P.
[ENGLISH TRANSLATION]--In this children’s audiobook, Kristine Klanderud and Horatio Mancilla team up to tell the story of “The Runaway Piggy.” The story is reminiscent of the folk tale of “The Gingerbread Man,” except that its protagonist is a cookie-shaped like a little pig. Both narrators read with clear and versatile voices that make this audiobook a pleasant experience in both English and Spanish. The music, background noises, and sound effects throughout add to the telling of this tale, and children, especially, will enjoy the squeaking, creaking, crunching, and honking that accompany this little piggy cookie on its flight through city streets. As a bonus at the end of the book, the author has included a recipe so that readers can make their very own piggy cookies. J.A.G., Trans.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2012
Duration: 40 mins
Publisher: Lorito Books
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Narrator P.J. Ochlan embraces this spirited novel, documenting 11-year-old Rocco Zaccaro's adventures with such gusto and spunk that you'd swear you'd traveled back in time to 1887. The story begins with Rocco's removal from his home in Italy and his subsequent arrival in New York City, where he is to work as a street musician for his new padrone, Signor Ancarola. Ochlan paints a vivid picture of immigrant life and the trials Rocco undergoes trying to escape the horrible living conditions under his padrone. Capturing the characters' voices perfectly, Ochlan delivers Rocco's animated storytelling, the slang of his newfound gang of pickpockets, and the accents of the city's many immigrants, whether Irish, Scottish, German, English, or Italian. Historical notes, including a pickpocket's glossary, complete this excellent production.
(Historical fiction. 8-12)Pub Date: April 5, 2016
Duration: 7 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780147521477
Publisher: Listening Library
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Narrator Kirby Heyborne reprises his role as Nandu, a Nepalese boy, in this sequel to WHAT ELEPHANTS KNOW. The 13-year-old lives with his adoptive father, Subba-sahib, in the newly established Royal Elephant Breeding Center on the edge of the jungle in 1970s Nepal. His community is tested by earthquake, drought, a dangerous wild bull elephant, and menacing poachers. Heyborne's earnest voice captures Nandu's sincere respect and righteous anger, along with his desire to protect the animals in his care. His passionate voice contrasts with the calm, solemn authority of Subba-sahib and highlights the audiobook's powerful messages of stewardship for the earth's creatures, and kindness, empathy, and harmony among individuals of different faiths.
(Historical fiction. 9-13)Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2019
Duration: 6 hrs
DD ISBN: 9781980034773
Publisher: Recorded Books Inc.
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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