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Open the Door

By: Jennifer Armstrong
Narrated by: Jennifer Armstrong
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Publisher's Summary

Open the Door is a collection of four stories and three songs of traditional Celtic origin told and sung by Jennifer Armstrong. Her powerful performances include a startling rendition of W. B. Yeats' "The Lake Isle of Innisfree", the title song "Open the Door", and a melding of African and Scottish tales in "The Marriage Basket". Be you child or adult, listening for yourself or with a partner, Open The Door will lead you on an exploration of love for family, one's self, and the natural world.
©2000 Yellow Moon Press (P)2000 Yellow Moon Press

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A delightful surprise!

I loved the way Jennifer Armstrong narrates this book. It was like to listen to the echoes of my childhood.

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Perfection!!

I Loved it! Great stories, marvelous narration and really beautiful singing! A complete Must Have!

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Good performance, great retellings

Sweet and simple but packed with pathos and meaning. Audiobook includes several irish folk songs.
Recommend for children of all ages.

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Beautiful shorts

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, Many of my friends would enjoy these stories and music.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Actually my favorite part was the music coinciding with the story.

Which character – as performed by Jennifer Armstrong – was your favorite?

All

If you could take any character from Open the Door out to dinner, who would it be and why?

The fairy mother.

Any additional comments?

A beautiful combination of story telling and music. I highly recommend this short.