Who else wants dozens of great audio programs for just pennies each?
You've got to see the contents of this CD to believe it!

(Thank you so much for carefully reading this page!)

Do you love classic "living books"? Do you thrill to a well-told story?

Do you want your kids to develop a "taste" for great literature...
but just can't get them excited about reading "those old books"?

Do you desire some truly wholesome entertainment that the whole family can enjoy?

Then look no further...
We've packed over 50 wonderful AUDIO DRAMATIZATIONS
of classic books, short stories, and historical adventures into this new computer CD collection, just for you! It is a rich, overflowing "audio library" of many, many hours of satisfying, educational and entertaining audio adventures for the whole family!

This collection is a terrific way to introduce your kids to these great authors and their work. (Even if they NEVER ever sit down and read all these classics, they WILL know what the stories are all about!)  But everyone, young OR old, will enjoy listening to these excellent radio adaptations of these classic tales:

First, this collection includes a special selection of stories from one of the world's best known writers:

Few names in literature are as well-known or as beloved as that of Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870). His rich stories and wonderful characters are still loved and enjoyed today. Dickens authored fifteen major novels and several short stories during his lifetime, with the inspiration for many of these based on his own life and experience in Victorian England. Many of these were faithfully adapted for radio in years gone by, and are included in this collection. These are great stories!

Full hour adaptations of the classic Dickens novels:

A Tale of Two Cities (2 different versions!)

The Pickwick Papers (2 different versions!)

Oliver Twist

Great Expectations

David Copperfield

The Mystery of Edwin Drood
(Dickens' unfinished final novel)

A Christmas Carol (Ebenezer Scrooge)

Plus dramatizations of Dickens' lesser known but fascinating short stories:

The Signalman (a creepy ghost story!)

Dr. Manette's Manuscript

The Trial for Murder

The Queer Client

Hunted Down

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
by Victor Hugo
Next, your kids will thrill to a remarkable 30-episode serialization of Victor Hugo's classic novel, originally broadcast on Australian radio way back in 1934! A faithful adaptation of the original novel in excellent sound quality, each episode is approximately 12 minutes long. This serial would make a GREAT daily "classic literature" lesson or end-of-the-day "reward" for a six week stretch! Don't miss it!

Plus...


"The War of the Worlds" (1 hour version)
by H. G. Wells
(yes, this is the infamous broadcast that panicked America in 1938)
 

"Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
 

"The Necklace"
by Guy de Maupassant


"Huckleberry Finn" (1 hour version)
by Mark Twain

"The Pied Piper of Hamelin"
by Robert Browning


"The Count of Monte Cristo" (1 hour version)
by Alexander Dumas
 

"Dracula" (1 hour version)
by Bram Stoker
 

"The Long Winter"
by Laura Ingalls Wilder
 

"The Fountain of Youth"
 by Rudolf Baumbach


Important Note:
This is a Computer CD!
The shows on this CD can only be played on your computer or on an MP3 compatible CD player. They will not play on a regular CD player. (However, we DO include instructions on how to make good cassette copies of these shows, and also details on how to make your own Audio CDs with a computer CD burner with your order!)

But hold on...

We've added more... a lot MORE to this very special collection.

Order today and receive the following
Bonus Audio Programs on this jam-packed CD:

18 Great half hour episodes!

Ready to stretch your mind, learn all sorts of fascinating facts, and be completely amazed by a bunch of kids? The Quiz Kids was a delightful question and answer radio show, featuring five brilliant (and witty) kids under age 12 answering questions submitted by listeners and academics. Third-grade dropout Joe Kelly was wonderful as the slow-witted master of ceremonies. The children received a $100 savings bond for each appearance and the best of them returned for repeat performances. Highly praised for its educational value by parents and teachers alike, the show ran from 1940 to 1953 and is still a delight to listen to today. We especially enjoy these when driving around on errands or as light, relaxing listening while working in the kitchen, etc. You'll be amazed at what you learn!

8 Episodes!

Narrated by storyteller "Uncle York", this neat series of 15 minute shows dramatized historical incidents from New York State. Produced by the New York State Department of Commerce in the 1940s, these down-home, warm and witty stories are a great way to discover some little known history both of the state and country.

The Flying Piano
Test Tube Giant
The Little Black Box
The Little Jars of Canjoharie
The Fire Eaters
Front Yard Fleet
The Iron Hearted Mountain
Look at the Birdie

12 Episodes of this unique history program!

Finally, we've included a DOZEN episodes of this neat little syndicated 5-minute series from the 1930s, much in the vein of Paul Harvey's "The Rest of the Story". Narrator Knox Manning tells a little known but true "behind the scenes" story about an unnamed historical figure. Can you figure out WHO the story is about before the narrator reveals their identity? (Pause the story and talk about the clues -- and see if you and your kids can come up with an answer! Warning: Some of these are tough!) A great guessing game, and a unique way to learn some fascinating history.
 

But wait... that's not all!
In addition to all the above Audio Programs,
you will also receive these extra Bonuses:
 

Bonus Gift #1:

THE homeschoolradioshows.com
TEACHER'S GUIDE

Our brand new teacher's guide is filled with tips and ideas for incorporating our audio programs into your homeschool curriculum and studies. Includes a lesson plan template, review questions, worksheets, listening tips, additional resources, and much more. This Guide is in PDF format on the CD, and may be printed out for quick reference.

Bonus Gift #2:


Video Presentation:
BACK OF THE MIKE

Yes, we've even included a great short movie featurette on this CD! Ever wonder how they made the great old radio shows we offer? You'll find out when you watch this great 1938 film offering an insider's view of a vintage radio studio, and the production of a dramatic radio show. A boy lies on his bed at home (wearing a white shirt and a necktie!), listening to a radio western. We see the images the radio creates in his mind, then we see the studio, where we find that this whole fantasy world is created at a frantic pace by announcers in three-piece suits and sound-effects technicians operating incredibly complicated jury-rigged devices. A very entertaining, fascinating look at what went on behind the mike when radio was young. (MPG format, 10 minutes)

Bonus Gift #3:

The Memory Success
"Quick Memory Improvement"
Audio Course

Do you (or your kids) have trouble learning and remembering important names, numbers and facts? Want to ALWAYS remember where you left your keys or what appointments you need to keep tomorrow? Then simply put to practice the amazingly simple but effective techniques taught by "Brain Trainer" Jay Jennings in this special Memory Success Audio Mini-Course. This course normally sells for $14.95, but we have arranged to include it FREE as a special bonus in this CD collection!

An Amazing Value
You Just Can't Pass Up:
Only $19.99, and we pay the postage!

If your family has purchased any story tapes or audio books at all, you know how entertaining — but costly — they can be! Usually, you'll pay $6.99... $8.99... or more for a single one hour cassette or CD. However, with this great collection on computer CD, you receive many, many hours of programs for only $19.99 — that's just pennies per show! You can listen to the programs on your home computer, or can easily transfer them to cassette for convenient listening while on the road, as bedtime tapes, etc. We'll include simple step-by-step instructions for making excellent quality cassette copies quickly and easily with your order.

 
Here is the Erskine family's
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
for This and ALL of our products:
If for any reason you are not thrilled and satisfied with this or any of our computer CD collection(s), just return it any time within 6 months and our family will refund 100% of your purchase price. No hard feelings, no strings attached. What we're saying is this: You don't have to decide now if this great computer CD collection is right for your family. Just go ahead and get it. Give the stories a listen. Then decide. If it isn't everything we say and more... if your kids don't thoroughly enjoy it... if you aren't completely pleased with the stories on this collection... you have nothing to worry about because we will give back every dime of your money.  We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchases from us, or frankly, we don't want your money. You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.
HERE'S HOW TO ORDER NOW:

1) By MAIL:
Just send a check or money order for $19.99 to:
The Erskines
PO Box 187
Canmer, KY 42722

If you are sending an order by mail, please specify that you are ordering the
LIVING BOOKS VOLUME 2 collection.
Also, please email us at mail@chirotoons.com and let us know your order is coming, so we can have your CD ready to ship as soon as possible.
 

2) ONLINE:
If you wish to place your order using Visa or Mastercard, we can do that too! Just click on the Paypal button below to be sent to our secure server and follow the ordering instructions. (Or if you already have a Paypal account, you can simply send payment to: mail@chirotoons.com.) Your CD and bonus resources will be shipped to you via speedy First Class Mail within 48 hours of placing your order!

Questions? Feel free to email us by clicking HERE.
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We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Sincerely,
The Erskine Family

Copyright 2004 Jim Erskine, all rights reserved
Homeway Press, PO Box 187, Canmer, KY 42722 USA
Phone 270-528-3956