May Club Card picks are here!
Hello, listeners! It might be April Fools’ Day, but this isn’t a prank: your May Club Card Picks are really here! This month, we’ve got a wide selection of classic childhood tales, animal-tastic music, inspirational stories and more that the whole family is sure to enjoy.
This Month’s Exclusives
Peter Pan
Author: J.M. Barrie
Age range: 5-8, 8-12
Running time: 2 hrs 12 mins
When Peter Pan flies through the Darling children's nursery window one night, he is nearly captured and makes a hasty escape, leaving behind his shadow. Returning with the fairy Tinker Bell to reclaim it, he wakes up Wendy, John and Michael, and whisks them away to the magical shores of Neverland.
There they meet the Lost Boys, befriend Tiger Lily and her Braves, swim with the mermaids in the lagoon and have a host of wonderful adventures. But danger awaits too, for the terrible Captain Hook and his pirate gang are determined to make them walk the plank...
JM Barrie's timeless masterpiece is introduced by Michael Morpurgo and read by ten star actors: Kit Harington, Martin Jarvis, Alex Jennings, Alex Kingston, Joanna Lumley, Helen McCrory, Jennifer Saunders, Juliet Stevenson, David Walliams and Zoë Wanamaker.
Laurie Berkner’s Animal Songs
Artist: The Laurie Berkner Band
Age range: All ages
Sing, dance and play along with these songs about animals and the fun times they have. Laurie says: “I find animals incredibly fun to sing about. Perhaps it’s because I love making animal noises! Here is a collection of songs about all different kinds of animals – from bugs to baby rhinos, and dragons to dogs to dinosaurs. Have fun acting them out together!”
This Month’s Swaps
As always, you can swap out this month’s picks for some Card Store favorites. We’ve got eight options to choose from, from musical collections and sleepy songs to classic stories and inspirational football tales.
Carnival of the Animals
Artist: Camille Saint-Saëns
Age range: All ages
Running time (music only): 1 hr 7 mins
Two animal-focused musical collections, with a coda of 'The Sorcerer’s Apprentice' made famous by a cartoon mouse.
On The Night You Were Born
Author: Nancy Tillman
Age range: 0-2, 3-5
Running time: 6 mins
On the night you were born, the moon smiled with such wonder that the stars peeked in to see you and the night wind whispered, "Life will never be the same."
On the night you were born, the whole world came alive with thanksgiving. The moon stayed up till morning. The geese flew home to celebrate. Polar bears danced.
On the night you were born you brought wonder and magic to the world.
Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years. This debut audiobook by Nancy Tillman has already touched the hearts of listeners of all ages, from the youngest to new mothers to grandparents, and is a New York Times and Publishers Weekly best-selling book.
Sounds for Sleep
Artist: Yoto
Age range: 0-2, 3-5
A collection of soothing sounds to help your child fall asleep.
We are by the sea, and can hear the gentle sound of waves breaking on the shore and the clink of boats bobbing about on the water. In the jungle, all is at peace for now; the frogs croak gently and the crickets play their chorus.
As well as sounds of nature, there is a collection of melodic musical arrangements that will soothe and relax, as well as some of the quirkier ways to help bring sleep such as white noise, pink noise, and the gentle hum of a distant vacuum cleaner!
Happy Families: The Audio Collection
Author: Allan Ahlberg
Age range: 5-8
Running time: 1 hr
Families come in all shapes and sizes, big ones, small ones, funny ones and even silly ones. In this first ever audio collection you can discover the story of Mrs Wobble the Waitress, Mr Biff the Boxer, Miss Dirt the Dustman's Daughter and many more of Allan Ahlberg's beloved Happy Families.
This audio collection features 11 classic tales brought to life with original music and dazzling sound effects, all read in Alexander Armstrong's unique style.
The Enormous Crocodile
Author: Roald Dahl
Age range: 5-8
Running time: 23 mins
The Enormous Crocodile is a greedy grumptious brute who loves to guzzle up little girls and boys. But the other animals have a scheme to get the better of this foul fiend, once and for all!
Kidico Podcast
Artist: Studio Kodomo
Age range: 5-8
Language: French
The audio encyclopedia for children! Discover topics that interest your child every week, divided into three sections: Kidico Questions, Mad Crazy Numbers and True or False. Please note: this podcast is in French.
Ultimate Football Hero: Mbappé
Author: Matt & Tom Oldfield
Age range: 5-8, 8-12
Running time: 2 hrs 48 mins
Meet Kylian Mbappé - Ultimate Football Hero.
Kylian Mbappe has the world at his feet. The young French striker's goals, skills and fearless attacking spirit earned him a £166 million transfer to French champions Paris Saint-Germain, to take on the best teams in Europe with new teammate Neymar. And at the 2018 World Cup, Kylian was the star player, his goals firing France to victory in the final. Now as a world champion, he has just one goal left - to become the best player ever.
Big Nate: In a Class By Himself
Author: Lincoln Peirce
Age range: 8-12
Running time: 1 hr 49 mins
For fans of the hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet Big Nate! In the first novel in the New York Times best-selling series, Big Nate is in a class by himself!
Nate knows he's meant for big things. REALLY big things. But things don't always go your way just because you're awesome. Nate barely survives his dad's toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school - minus his lunch. He body slams the no-nonsense principal. He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla). And school has barely started!
Trouble always seems to find him, but Nate keeps his cool. He knows he's destined for greatness. A fortune cookie told him so. Here comes BIG NATE, accidental mischief maker and definitely NOT the teacher's pet.
And that’s it! We hope you enjoy your Club options this month, and we’ll be back in May with a whole new selection of cards to choose from. Happy listening!
