A Is for Amber

Paula Danziger's beloved character is a second-grader just beginning her exploits in this playful series of early readers. In Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, Amber is excited and a little nervous about starting second grade. What if the new teacher doesn't like her? With best friend Justin and her new bear backpack, Amber decides she's ready for whatever happens – but is second grade ready for Amber Brown!? In Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown, the teacher announces a Clean Desk Award for those who deserve it, and Amber knows she wants one! However, one of Amber's endearing flaws is her messiness. Her feisty determination shines through as she struggles with her neatness issues in this humorous look at a common classroom dilemma.

Amber, her parents, her best friend Justin and his family are all in the Poconos on vacation in It's a Fair Day, Amber Brown. Amber is hopeful for a perfect day at the county fair, and the morning almost goes as planned. Then her mom and dad get into a fight, and a perfect day at the fair turns into just a fair day in this warm-hearted tale of family and friendship. Vacation time again in What a Trip, Amber Brown, and once again Amber and Justin are off to the Poconos with their families. They're looking forward to loads of fun, until tempers flare when Justin teases Amber about her fear of the water. The ups and the downs are realistically conveyed and the story is as exuberant and fresh as the seven-year-old herself.

"When their families take a joint vacation to the Poconos, Amber Brown and her best friend (usually), Justin, swim, explore, and play delightedly unil a fateful cannonball into the pool...Dana Lubotsky creates the personality of exuberant Amber and brings a freshness to the story. Amber's delights and hurts become real to the listener. Lubotsky adds just the right amount of whine for Justin's brother, Danny, and gruffness for the fathers. Nighttime sound effects and background music complete the recording." - AudioFile

Amber, her parents, her best friend, Justin, and his family are in the Poconos on vacation and she is ready for a perfect day at the county fair. The morning goes almost as planned until her mom and dad get into a fight, and a perfect day at the fair turns into just a fair day.

When her second-grade teacher announces a Clean Desk Award to those who deserve it, Amber knows she wants one! But one of Amber's endearing flaws is messiness! Her feisty determination shines through as she struggles with her neatness issues in this humorous look at a common classroom dilemma.

"As her birthday approaches, Amber desperately wants a watch so she can be independent... Dana Lubotsky's voice has a childlike quality, and she narrates with both the matter-of-factness and urgency of an almost 7-year-old. A moderate pace assures the listener time to follow the storyline and appreciate Tony Ross's illustrations. Perky music provides background." - AudioFile Magazine A Live Oak Media audio production.