Narrator Tara Sands serves up a deliciously silly performance in this energetic picture book told in rhyming verse. Ms. Bronte, the dinosaur librarian, knows that library books are not for eating, but she just can't help herself. How can she be a librarian if she keeps snacking on the collection? To accent her lively narration, Sands creates outrageous voices for Ms. Bronte and for each of her exasperated co-workers--principal, lunch lady, coach--who tries to solve her book-chewing problem. Hilarious sound effects like the massive chomp of a book being devoured and the roar of Ms. Bronte solemnly promising to mend her ways will delight young listeners, while jaunty background music rounds out a thoroughly entertaining production.
(Picture book. 5-7)Pub Date: June 23, 2020
Duration: 6 mins
DD ISBN: 9780593342336
Publisher: Listening Library
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
"The car trip to Grandma’s always feels exciting until after the first hour,” begins Robert Petkoff in the informative voice of a travel guide. Questioning and mystery enter his tone as he wonders what happens after that hour, “when your brain is bored.” Then Petkoff departs from his neutral role to become the squeaky-voiced complaining backseat child who issues the classic titular question. On the accompanying CD, Santat’s comic illustrations mark changes in the story and the child’s emotions. Petkoff animates the tale with a dinosaur roar, alien chatter, and, of course, the continual whine of the bored but imaginative passenger. Illustrations and narration work together well to emphasize the humor.
(Picture book. 5-8)Pub Date: April 12, 2016
Duration: 5 mins
DD ISBN: 9781478908999
Publisher: Hachette Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Travel back sixty-five million years to hear about dinosaurs and dinosaur bones. Bob Barner packs much dinosaur food for thought into his book. Not only can one simultaneously listen to and read the text, but one can also enjoy the bold illustrations and accompanying factual information. Barner's rhymes will appeal to young audiences, especially as read by Jerry Dixon. This audio production provides the listener many options—the text itself, the facts themselves, as well as either of the former with or without page-turning prompts. Both younger and early learners will find the right track. Zippy music, including an original song, complete the package.
Ages 4-6Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2006
Duration: 4 mins
Publisher: Weston Woods Studios
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
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