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Greathall Productions has produced "Intelligent entertainment for the thinking family"™ for 22 years!

Jim Weiss whose voice has been described as "liquid gold" (CNN) is the reader and storyteller on these recordings.

Because these stories are "told" not read (except for unabridged titles), they provide a rich model of oral language and are engaging to children and adults of all ages.

The Greathall line specializes in classical literature and history for the 3-12 year old such as:
King Arthur, Sherlock Holmes, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Aesop, Treasure Island, etc.

Award-winning storytelling for children and families featuring 43 titles and 85+ national awards — NO MINIMUM ORDER.

All available on compact discs for $14.95 and wholesale for $9.00.
"Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" - Suggested Retail: $32.95 and Wholesale: $16.50
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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
Julius Caesar and The Story of Rome
Carry On, Mr. Bowditch tells the inspiring, true adventures of Nat Bosditch, a boy during the American Revolution, whose passion for learning and unstoppable spirit lead him from poverty and servitude to triumph and adventure at sea. Ultimately, Nat achieves everlasting fame for revolutionizing navigation and saving countless lives.

This is a moving personal story about the value of knowledge and the exultant human spirit.


 
Adventurer, conquerer, political genius, classic author - Julius Caesar lived one of history’s most amazing lives. Yet it was the story of his death that William Shakespeare turned into a dramatic masterpiece.

This spirited retelling brings us Shakespeare’s cast of immortal characters with excerpts from the original dialogue told in a way that young listeners can grasp. This CD will nurture a passion for Shakespeare and an understanding of why these people and historical events still shape our world today.


Romeo and Juliet
Good Night
Passionate promises beneath the pale moon and deadly sword-play under the blazing sun! Now Jim Weiss seamlessly integrates his own storytelling art with the profound beauty of Shakespeare's famous verse, bringing both young and old listeners the ecstatic joy, sudden sorrow and tender sighs of one of the greatest works of literature's greatest author.

"Weiss takes the words of literary figures and contextualizes their famous speeches with lively story...both my 7 and 11 year old daughters listened along intently." - AudioFile


 
The perfect recording when a child is ready to move beyond listening to music to spoken word. Features delightful tellings of Aesop's Fables, plus lively tales from Grimm, Chaucer and others.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff
The Lion and the Mouse
The Tortoise and the Hare
.. and more

"Your delightful tape has helped develop a happy, imaginative, dramatic, confident child." —Parent


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 CONTACT INFORMATION:
GREATHALL PRODUCTIONS
P.O. Box 5061
Charlottesville, VA 22905-5061
Ph: 434-266-4288
Fax: 434-296-4490
Alt Phone: 800-477-6234
http://www.greathall.com
greathall@greathall.com
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