Prepare to laugh out loud! Jim Weiss has gathered some of the funniest stories and poems from some of the wittiest writers of all time for a recording that will delight your whole family. At the heart of the story component are lively retellings of two Hans Christian Andersen classics, "The Emperor's New Clothes" and "The Real Princess" (which is also known as "The Princess and the Pea").
There are also hilarious trickster tales from India and Turkey, plus an African Anansi story, to remind us that the combination of laughter with wisdom is universal. In addition to these engaging stories, Jim lends his comic touch to reading the delightful Lewis Carol poem, Jabberwocky, along with famous and whimsical rhymes from Carroll, Edward Lear and more, leading listeners who as yet might not have ventured into poetry to a real enjoyment of verse and its possibilities. Your face may ache from grinning after you listen, but it will be worth it!
Literature has never been more fun than in this potpourri of hilarity:
- The Emperor's New Clothes
- The Real Princess (The Princess and the Pea)
- Jabberwocky
- Father William
- Anansi the Mighty
- The Yak
- The Tiger, The Brahman and the Jackal
- The Duck and the Kangaroo
"Few storytellers can match Jim Weiss' skill at a broad range of voices and intelligent choice(s) of stories." —Sacramento Bee
2004 Children's Music Web Award