Pleasant DeSpain has narrated 3 audiobooks on Listento.it by 1 author, with an average listener rating of 3★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is Eleven Turtle Tales.
Eleven Turtle Tales
Summary
Slow but steady Turtle exhibits wisdom, perseverance, and cunning in these world folktales. Full of adventure that's sure to captivate young listeners, these tales hold meaning for all ages. Turtle is alive with possibilities. Living on land and in the water and breathing air, Turtle joins these three elements of creation, becoming symbolic of the earth itself. Always clever, always wise, and ever patient, Turtle never fails to find humor in any situation. For Ages Seven to Adult
©1994 Pleasant DeSpain (P)1995 August House Publishers, Inc.
Tales to Tell from Around the World
Summary
"What is your favorite story?" is the question children across the country often ask professional storyteller Pleasant DeSpain. As he attempts to answer, his list grows longer and longer, until he confesses he likes them all. An untiring researcher of oral traditions, DeSpain is known for his concise versions of world folktales specifically crafted for retelling. This new, digital recording of 10 stories is excerpted from DeSpain's 22 Splendid Tales to Tell from Around the World, Volume One. The accompanying music, original compositions for this recording by Jim Wolfe, reflects the styles of the featured cultures. For Ages 4 to Adult
©1979 Pleasant DeSpain (P)1995 August House Publishers, Inc.
Tales to Tell from Around the World, Volume Two
Summary
"What is your favorite story?" is the question children across the country often ask professional storyteller Pleasant DeSpain. As he attempts to answer, his list grows longer and longer, until he confesses he likes them all. An untiring researcher of oral traditions, DeSpain is known for his concise versions of world folktales specifically crafted for retelling. This new, digital recording of 10 stories is excerpted from DeSpain's 22 Splendid Tales to Tell from Around the World, Volume Two. The accompanying music, original compositions for this recording by Jim Wolfe, reflects the styles of the featured cultures. For Ages Four to Adult.
©1979 Pleasant DeSpain (P)1995 August House Publishers, Inc.