Greathall Productions

Jim Weiss - Master Storyteller

Greathall Productions - Storytelling CDs & G.A. Henty books on CD
World-renowned storyteller Jim Weiss has brought to life myths, fables, historical fiction and more all to the delight of young and old alike! We have enjoyed several of these stories on CD and highly recommend them to you.

These are a great way to supplement your history studies!
Most recordings are one hour - G.A. Henty recordings are are longer and vary in length.

Storytelling CDs Retail: $15.00 Your cost: $13.00

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Animal Tales -- Delightful tellings of Aesop's fables, plus Grimm, Chaucer& others.

Tales From Cultures Far and Near -- Classics of many lands - wisdom from china and Japan, an African romance, and wildly funny Native American, Arabian, and Spanish tales - show that human beings are all related.

Rip Van Winkle/Gulliver's Travels -- Three classics in one! The sly humor of Rip Van Winkle, Gulliver's adventures among the tiny Lilliputians, and the wisdom of a Jewish folk tale.

Greek Myths --Makes Hercules, King Midas, and Pereus and Medusa understandable to children. Character is emphasized over violence.

Jewish Holiday Stories -- The three astonishing stories on this recording form the basis for three Jewish holidays, Chanukah, Purim, and Passover. Heroes and villains spring to life with understandable motives.

The Three Musketeers/Robin Hood - Violence is downplayed, and the swashbuckling heroes are portrayed as humans with thoughts and feelings.

Tales From the Old Testament - An exciting introduction to the Bible. Features non-denominational portraits of Biblical characters as caring, understandable humans facing extraordinary situations. Characters include: Abraham, Ruth, Noah, Esther, David & Goliath, and King Solomon.

King Arthur and His Knights - Brings tales of the Round Table to life with action and grandeur at a level which children can really grasp.

American Tall Tales - You will laugh out loud as you meet Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill!

Celtic Treasures -Ancient stories of bards and warriors told with passion and sensitivity, enhanced with music from acclaimed pianist, Paul Machlis.

Sherlock Holmes for Children - We love a good mystery! This CD brings the world of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to life for children as they follow the great detective in four classic cases.

Galileo and the Stargazers - Inspiring true stories of heroic scientists who risked everything for the truth. Includes: Archimedes and the Golden Crown, Ptolemy vs Copernicus, Tycho Brahe Scans the Skies, Kepler & Galileo and Isaac Newton.

Shakespeare for Children - The glorious richness of two of Shakespeare's best-loved plays on a level children can grasp. A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Taming of the Shrew

Heroes in Mythology - Three of the world's greatest adventures, each featuring a quest for wisdom. Includes Theseus and the Minotaur, Prometheus - Bearer of Fire, & Odin and the Norse Men.

Egyptian Treasures: Mummies and Myths - Come face to face with mummies, ancient pharaohs, and daring archaeologists, and thrill to myths of Egyptian gods and goddesses.

The Queen's Pirate: Elizabeth I and Sir Frances Drake - From daring sea voyages to glittering throne rooms to the dreaded Tower of London, you will experience the pageantry of olde England with two of history's most fascinating characters.

Abraham Lincoln and the Heart of America - You'll experience touching personal moments and Lincoln's famous wit, great ethical issues and military battles, as this master story teller brings to life Lee, Grant, Stephen Douglas, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frederick Douglas and more; and you'll remember anew why Abraham Lincoln holds special place in our history and in our hearts.

G.A. Henty - The best in historical fiction!

The historical classics of G.A. Henty are brought to life on these awesome CDs - our whole family LOVES how Jim Weiss narrates these books! Excellent historical fiction, thoughtfully abridged.

G. A. Henty Recordings Retail: $32.95 Your cost: $27.95