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Christmas and Advent Audiobooks: May 2024s Essential Listening

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2024-05-03

Christmas and Advent Audiobooks: May 2024s Essential Listening

May 2024 has some fantastic audiobooks in Christmas and Advent. We go through our favourite five of this month.

Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement Clark Moore

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house ..... Christmas just isn't the same without this poem which is why Monkeynut Audiobooks have brought together the unforgettable voice of Mike Read, the musical genius of film composer Andrew Stamp and leading audiobook producer Elliott Frisby to create this full orchestral version of the famous poem by Clement Clarke Moore.
Experience the magic of Christmas alongside your friends and loved ones or just enjoy this audiobook by yourself . Let the unforgettable voice of Mike Read and the heart warming music carry you to magical places this Christmas.
Merry Christmas from everyone at Monkeynut Audiobooks.
Narrated by Mike Read
Music by Andrew Stamp
Produced by Elliott Frisby
Recorded at Monkeynut Audiobooks in Hampshire, England.
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JIMMY AND THE STAR ANGEL by Jeffrey Gage

A HOLIDAY MUSICAL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Jimmy and his sister Samantha are celebrating their first Christmas since the death of their father. While Samantha embraces the holiday spirit, Jimmy is filled with apathy and indifference over the season. On Christmas Eve, after Jimmy breaks one of his father's ornaments, a strange force shrinks both he and his sister down to ornament size. On the lowest branch, they meet an Old St. Nicholas ornament who explains that the Star Angel, residing at the very top of the Christmas tree, has the lone power to return them to normal size and must do so before sunrise, when the magic that brings the ornaments to life will fade away, turning Jimmy and Samantha into ornaments as well. With the aid of the Cookie Dough Man '66, Lighthouse, Sheriff and Pockets the tramp clown, they embark on a journey to the top of the tree. Determined to stop them is Scrimshaw, who has vowed revenge against Jimmy for dropping him on the floor and causing him to break, only to be glued back together again, and forever banished to Empty Side. It becomes a race against the clock to reach the top of the tree as Scrimshaw and his hideous, disfigured army from Empty Side pursue the kids and their merry gang in this musical adventure.
Starring Jerry Robbins, Shana Dirik, Allan Mayo, Steven DeMonico, Colin Budzyna, Lily Ramras, Cameron Levesque. Book By Jerry Robbins. Music And Lyrics By Jeffrey Gage Executive Producer Mark Vander Berg Produced By Jeffrey Gage. Directed By Jerry Robbins
Cover Illustration by Jeff Hayes
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The Note by Richard Littledale

A unique Christmas story, 'The note' will take you on a wonderful journey across the greatest oceans to a baby in a manger and beyond guided by the heart warming narration of the author Richard Littledale and the stunning orchestral arrangement by Andrew Stamp. With it's high praise ( see below ), The note is to be enjoyed by you, your friends and loved ones.
Do you hear THE NOTE?
Richard Littledale writes “once it has been played or sung, every note goes on forever. May this note stay with you forever".
PRAISE FOR THE NOTE AUDIOBOOK
“It has a life all of its own. Bravo! Listened keenly on public transport this morning. Oh the inspiration!” - Bernard Achampong, freelance radio producer
“It has something of the Little Prince about it” – Fiona Robertson, editor, Watkins Press
“It leaves a residue, which is the hallmark of a good story. …The Note is super – evocative and haunting as ever. You have a knack of taking the simplest thing and imbuing it with meaning, depth and resonance.” – Jonny Gallant, managing director, Alban Books
“Great first impression” – Rev Mary Hawes, National Children’s and Youth adviser, C of E
“Magical” – John Logan, head teacher.
“Well... it's just sheer delight. I think you may have a winner :)” – Jonathan Gunson, bestselling author and marketing expert, New Zealand
“I love it, I can just picture the whole family sitting together to listen to this, with just the faint flicker of candle light” – Trudi Harrison, cake-maker
“A mesmerising, thought-provoking and tinglingly emotive story, so beautifully read. Every listener will find him or herself looking for that silvery note. Just gorgeous” – Karen Sullivan, founder, Orenda Books
“Just wow really! Beautiful and your voice is perfect for it - so gentle & peaceful” Helen Sadler, founder of Monkey Wellbeing, children’s specialist”
“It's a lovely story. The whole thing is completely gorgeous. I wish you all the very best with
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Barry the Penguin's Black and White Christmas by Rachel Bellman

A Christmas musical adventure like no other, Narrated by Christopher Eccleston (Dr Who) and featuring original songs performed by a West End cast.
Barry is a penguin detective with enough gumption to carry him from one end of the earth to the other and back again. When Father Christmas is kidnapped by the evil Bedbug Queen it looks like Christmas will be destroyed forever. Only the chosen one, a girl called Phoebe, can save him. But she hates Christmas... Will Barry convince her to help him? Will they reach Father Christmas before midnight strikes? Will they have the power to stop the evil Bedbug Queen?
Featuring unforgettable new songs, this is a superbly original, comical story about the importance of friendship, trust and self-belief. This audiobook features songs performed by a West End cast, including Kerry Ellis (Wicked, Les Miserables), Olivier Award nominee Michael Xavier (Sunset Boulevard West End & Broadway) and Haydn Oakley (Book of Mormon) as Barry the Penguin.
Christopher Eccleston said, 'This book is great fun, a mad and humorous adaptation of an original new musical. It has been an absolute pleasure to be part of this unique project and I look forward to seeing it all on the stage one day.'
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The Holiday Fir Tree - Christmas Sleep Stories by Joel Thielke

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You have discovered the best in Christmas and Advent audiobooks this May 2024. To continue your journey with more audiobooks and new articles, go to sounded dot com.

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