Chirp Book Review: The Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott

 

Journey back in time with children's Christmas stories of old from beloved author Louisa May Alcott. The Christmas Stories of Louisa May Alcott have been compiled by Dreamscape Media and are performed by an award-winning narrator.

Let me say, though I know the work of Louisa May Alcott, I didn't recall that she wrote so many Christmas stories. Yet, here they are, compiled in one delightful audio collection for middle graders on up. Some of my favorites from this collection are:

• "Bertie's Box,"
• "A Hospital Christmas,"
• "A Christmas Turkey," and
• "A Merry Christmas."

With audio books, the narrator can make it or break it for me. This narrator did an amazing job!

If you are a fan of Little Women, Louisa May Alcott, or classic children's literature, you will want to listen to this charming collection.

Release Date: October 1, 2013

Publisher: Dreamscape Media
Unabridged Audiobook

I downloaded a copy of this book from Chirp. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.

Chirp Book Review: Classic Christmas Stories from Dreamscape Media

 

Do you enjoy classic Christmas stories from days gone by? Do you appreciate the works of Mark Twain, O Henry, Willa Cather, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, and more? Then Classic Christmas Stories by Dreamscape Media is a book to which you should listen. 

While looking for affordable and quick Christmas reads, I found Classic Christmas Stories published by Dreamscape Media, which features numerous holiday tales from well-known authors. With classical piano music playing before and after these delightful stories, various narrators read:

• "A Christmas Inspiration" by L. M. Montgomery,
• "The Gift of the Magi" by O Henry,
• "The Burglar's Christmas" by Willa Cather,
• "The Fir Tree" by Hans Christian Andersen,
• "The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,
• "Susie's Letter from Santa" by Mark Twain,
• "Christmas in Poganuc" by Harriet Beecher Stowe,
• "How Santa Claus Came to Simpson's Bar" by Brett Harte,
• and "Christmas at Thompson Hall" by Anthony Trollope.

The narrators did a fine job recording these stories, and many were just as charming as I remember them. Montgomery's, O Henry's, and Twain's were some of my favorites. Though I had never read/heard "Christmas at Thompson Hall" before, I had the plot figured out by the middle of the story. Mrs. Brown was especially annoying, but she is made a great character because of it. 

The reader should keep in mind the times in which these Classic Christmas Stories were written, as gender roles were specifically noted in a story or two and some words or phrases may not hold up well with our more enlightened generations. It's still nice to appreciate the storytelling abilities of these authors in their seasonal short stories. 

Authors: Anthony Trollope, Arthur Conan Doyle, Bret Harte, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, L. M. Montgomery, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Willa Cather

Release Date: November 20, 2012

Publisher: Dreamscape Media

Unabridged Audiobook

Highlights: Christmas

I purchased a copy of this audio book from Chirp. This review contains my honest opinions, which I have not been compensated for in any way.