Five Children and It

By: E. Nesbit

Narrated by: Virginia Leishman

On a summer holiday in the countryside of England, five children suddenly find themselves without the supervision of their parents. Left alone with the housekeeper, the children anticipate a dull vacation. However, they soon find more adventure than they can handle. The first day after their parents leave, the children head for a gravel pit to pretend that they are at the beach. While digging in the sand they find a Psammead, or a sand fairy. The grumpy genie promises to grant the children one wish a day that will last until sunset. But as often happens with wishes, none turn out quite the way the children expect. They are led through a series of hilarious adventures by the Psammead as they learn to appreciate what they already have.

Edith Nesbit was one of the first authors to write children’s books that captured what it was like to be young. Her humorous stories are sure to entertain as they gently teach children about the things in life that are truly valuable.

Public Domain (P)2000 Recorded Books

So clever

Very cute. Parents will enjoy as well as kids! Clever story, language, and lesson. Enjoy!

Charming!

Such a charming children’s story! And the narrator did such a good job of conveying the emotion and characters. Really really good. My kids were riveted.

oldie but goodie

first heard this recording on cassette tapes as it played for my now adult children on a long car trip. While occasionally the gender characterizations are a bit dated, the story is as entertaining and charming as ever.

Beautiful narration

Not my favorite book by Nesbit, but good overall and wonderful narration! I recommend her!

Full of Fun and Adventure

My kids and I thoroughly enjoyed it. My kids, ages 5 and 7, describe it as funny, and yet intense at times.