The Magic Orange Tree and Other Haitian Folktales

Celebrated storyteller Wolkstein's (www.dianewolkstein.com) 1978 American Library Associatin Notable Book of classic Haitian tales at last comes to audio in this high-quality production featuring a selection of those 27 tales, among them "Cric? Crac?" and "Horse and Toad." Wolkstein's narration is interspersed with songs and musical interludes in both Creole and English; the CD includes a link to free lesson plans for teachers to the title story. All the proceeds from the first 100 copies sold go to Partners in Health (www.pih.org), to benefit relief efforts in Haiti. Though this Parents Choice Gold Award-winning audio is best suited to younger audiences, the captivating tales in this collection, together with Wolkstein's earnest and lively telling of them, will appeal to listeners of all ages who enjoy stories and fables. [Visit bit.ly/claCmY to download a free copy of the featured story "Horse and Toad" (05:59).—Ed.]—Raya Kuzyk, Library Journal