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Charlotte's Web

By: E. B. White
Narrated by: E. B. White, George Plimpton
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Publisher's summary

Since its publication in 1952, Charlotte's Web has become one of America's best-loved children's books. For fifty years, this timeless story of the pig named Wilbur and the wise spider named Charlotte who saved him has continued to warm the hearts of readers everywhere. Now this class, a 1953 Newbery Honor Book, comes to life in a delightful unabridged recording, read lovingly by the author himself.

Also included is a retrospective essay by noted scholar Peter F. Neumeyer, read by George Plimpton, that gives an additional overview of the development and publication of the novel and its creators.

The Charlotte's Web 50th Anniversary Retrospective Edition is a keepsake that listeners of all ages will cherish.

©1952, 1980 E.B. White (P)1970 E.B. White

Critic reviews

"The book has liveliness and felicity, tenderness and unexpectedness, grace and humor and praise of life...that only the most highly imaginative stories seem to grow." (Eudora Welty, The New York Times Book Review)

"White simply shares his story so intimately that adult listeners notice every nuance...For children the story of Wilbur and Charlotte will be sheer delight...White's story still has the power to mesmerize and teach us great lessons of friendship and life." (AudioFile)

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Just as I remembered...

Wonderful story and beautifully read by the author, E. B. White. I didn't cry this time like I did when I was eight years old.

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The audiobook to end all audiobooks

If you haven't heard E.B. White's reading of Charlotte's Web, you are seriously missing out. It is not only one of the best children's books of all time, his delivery is absolutely perfect, and adds so much to the story. We have listened to this over and over and hear something new every time. Some Pig! Some Spider! Some Book!

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Charlottes web

I really like how he wrote it with all of the detail. I love to write it's my favorite thing. And I like to write story's with detail! I mean.... Who wouldn't? I listen to it every night, yes I know what you are thinking.... No it does not get annoying at all.... That's how much I love this book!

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Bedtime story

I have listened to this book several times with my almost 3 year old as she goes to sleep. Great story. Timeless.

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Classic tale

This is a classic tale made all the more enjoyable by the narration of the author himself E.B. White. Enjoyable for adults and children alike.

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White is wonderful!

Great book obviously. Every bit as affecting as when I first read it as a kid. But the author's narration makes it even better. I have listened to it twice and loved it both times.

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Heartwarming and just wonderful! 😍

My sister and I are 53 and 57. First time for me, she had read many times---what a wonderful story not to be missed.

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A CLASSIC! AWESOME READ

I had started this last year and I read it and loved I it so much that I just had to re-read it again. But I am finally able to finish this book and it was just as AWESOME and AMAZING as when I started it! This is such a FUNNY and LIGHT and just A FEEL GOOD Book. That I will always want to come back to it when I need a good boost of FUN and LIGHT reading! This a GREAT and cute story. CAn't wait to read more! I highly recommend it! AWESOME, AMAZING, BRILLIANT and EPIC! A MUST READ FOR KIDS!

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Charming, Perennial Favorite

"Charlotte's Web" has been the favorite story of all my children and grandchildren for a certain period of time in their development. It's the story of a friend, very small and insignificant, who makes a huge difference in the life of another friend. Perfect for a child, wouldn't you say?

We occasionally at reunions have a game of Charlotte's Pursuit where everyone competes to answer questions about the story. Since everyone has read it, adults and children alike have fun.

If you haven't read it, listen to this outstanding story - if you have, revive the experience by having a skilled reader deliver it to you. Introduce a child, a grandchild, or a neighbor to this.

Enjoy!

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One of my favourite books from my childhood

It was magical listening to EB White read one of my favourite books from my childhood to my own children during a family road trip. I haven't read Charlotte's Web in years - hearing it again made me laugh and cry just like I did the first time I read it with my Grandmother years ago. It is a wonderful story about living life to the fullest and embracing friendship. I strongly encourage parents to listen along with their children - it is a true gem.

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