Jim Weiss

Lost at sea, three friends find themselves on a fantastic underwater ship, the Nautilus. You will dive deep into adventure as our heroes battle giant squid, navigate dangerous oceans, and discover new creatures and fabulous treasures. But who is the mysterious Captain Nemo? Why is he being hunted by every navy on earth? And will he ever let the three castaways return home? This beautifully illustrated Companion Reader is an exact transcript of Jim Weiss’s award-winning storytelling performance of Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The Reader can be enjoyed on its own, or used along with the recorded performance to build strong language skills. Listen to the Jim Weiss story, read along to improve fluency, vocabulary, and grammar, and then speak great words and sentences out loud by practicing and performing the short, accessible dramatic version of Jim’s performance. A complete script, stage direction, and acting tips are included.

Return to a world of strange creatures, exciting adventures, and fast-paced fun with Book 2 of L. Frank Baum's beloved Oz series. After the orphan boy Tip escapes from the evil witch Mombi with the help of Jack Pumpkinhead (yes, his head is a pumpkin, and yes, magic is involved), they set out for the Emerald City. But they find the City in turmoil as the fierce General Jinjur and her all-female Army of Revolt try to overthrow the Scarecrow's male rule. Will Tip ever find his true home? Can peace and harmony return to Oz? Can a flying machine made out of a sofa, two palm fronds, and a stuffed moose head be fast enough to catch a witch? Find out in an adventure that's even funnier, wilder, and stranger than The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Toni Maddocks' spirited reading of this unabridged classic will send a new generation of listeners on a thrilling journey to a magical land.

When a tornado whisks young Dorothy away from Kansas with her faithful dog Toto, she finds herself in the mysterious Land of Oz, where unknown dangers and strange creatures await her. Can she find a way back home? Can her new friends the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, and the Tin Man find courage, brains, and a heart? Searching for answers from the mysterious Wizard of Oz, and pursued by the forces of the Wicked Witch of the West, Dorothy and her companions must work together to complete their dangerous quest. Jim Weiss's fresh performance of this American classic introduces a new generation of listeners to the magic, wonder, and adventure of the Land of Oz. If your only experience with The Wizard of Oz is the movie, you will be astounded and delighted to find that L. Frank Baum's book is full of adventures, characters, and charm far beyond the wonder that the big-screen version conveyed.

Theodore Roosevelt was a United States President, a war hero, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, an environmental champion, and more. In Jim Weiss’s newest audio biography, young listeners will meet this extraordinary man and learn of the determination and resilience that guided him through an action-packed life.

Everything your child needs to improve fluency, vocabulary, and grammar all while being transported to an undersea world full of adventure and surprises: Listen as beloved storyteller Jim Weiss recreates the fascinating world of Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. Read along with the beautifully illustrated Companion Reader to improve fluency, vocabulary, and grammar. Speak great words and sentences out loud by practicing and performing the short, accessible dramatic version of Jim’s performance. A complete script, stage direction, and acting tips are included in the Companion Reader. Lost at sea, three friends find themselves on a fantastic underwater ship, the Nautilus. You will dive deep into adventure as our heroes battle giant squid, navigate dangerous oceans, and discover new creatures and fabulous treasures. But who is the mysterious Captain Nemo? Why is he being hunted by every navy on earth? And will he ever let the three castaways return home? This bundle includes Jim's retelling of this classic story, in CD format, as well as the beautifully illustrated Companion Reader . The Reader includes an exact transcript of Jim Weiss’s award-winning storytelling performance of Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea as well as script and stage directions for a play anyone can perform. The Reader can be enjoyed on its own, or used along with the recorded performance to build strong language skills.

Young Elmer Elevator must use all his resourcefulness and cleverness (along with a little bit of chewing gum) to survive a journey to the mysterious Wild Island, where he aims to rescue an enslaved dragon. Jim Weiss's endless variety of voices depict the crocodiles, warthogs, tigers, warthogs, and other colorful creatures whom Elmer meets along the way.

Includes poems by Robert Frost, Tennyson, Emily Dickinson, and many more! Also contains a brief, child-friendly introduction to each poet. Favorites such as “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere” and “Casey at the Bat” are here, as well as overlooked gems like “The Pobble Who Has No Toes” and A.A. Milne’s “The King’s Breakfast.” Even struggling readers can experience the beauty of classic language by following along in the text and enjoying the gorgeous color paintings of central scenes as Jim Weiss reads. This illustrated book and Jim Weiss’s audio version make the perfect combination: kids learn language and vocabulary when they follow along with the text and illustrations while listening to the audio performance. Jim’s entertaining and literate audio tales make long car rides and rainy days a joy rather than a trial, and introduce children to the great stories and sophisticated language of the world’s classics.

Renowned storyteller Jim Weiss brings us the magic and mistaken identities of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the comedy of The Taming of the Shrew.

With vivid characters and an hysterically funny choice of words, Rudyard Kipling's beloved stories "explain" how camels got humps, great whales got tiny throats, elephants got trunks and more.

Jim Weiss' spirited narration will remind children and adults alike why Lincoln holds a special place in American history and in our hearts.

These true stories of great individuals include Raphael, Michelangelo, Diogenes, Alexander the Great, King Solomon, Jesus' The Good Samaritan, Beatrix Potter, Satchel Paige, and more. Track listing: Preface An Empty Cup: A Story from Japan (1890) The Eye of the Beholder: Raphael and Michelangelo (Italy, 1515) Diogenes, The Man Who Had Everything (Greece, 400 B.C.) Alexander the Great and Diogenes (Greece, 330 B.C.) The Gates of Heaven: A Tale from Japan (1750) The Beggar and the Baker: A Story of King Solomon (Israel, 1000 B.C.) The Good Samaritan: A Story Told by Jesus (1st Century) The Tale of Beatrix Potter (England, 1900) Satchel Paige, The Philosopher of the Baseball Diamond (USA, 1930)

Children and adults will love Jim Weiss's renditions of "The Emperor's New Clothes," "Anansi the Mighty," "The Princess and the Pea," and more.

A lush bouquet of stories for young listeners You and your children will be enthralled by Jim Weiss's tellings of "The Gingerbread Man," "The Three Little Pigs", and the African folk tale, "Why Flies Buzz," each with unique character voices; touching versions of Hans Christian Andersen's beloved "Thumbelina" and "The Ugly Duckling," the classic "Dick Whittington and His Cat," with its famously satisfying ending; and even an unabridged reading of Beatrix Potter's "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," Blooming with warmth, wit and color, this collection will provide your whole family with favorites to last a lifetime.

You will laugh out loud as you meet Paul Bunyan, taller than the trees and mightier than the rivers; Johnny Appleseed, whose gentle generosity makes him a beloved legend; Pecos Bill, whose outrageous Texas-sized exploits make him the greatest of all cowboys; and Jim's original tale of the Wild West.