I have fond memories of using my own children's record player and listening to a wide variety of LPs. (Not only did they give me a great appreciation of good music and storytelling, they enhanced my imagination and taught me to listen well.) My favorites were classic stories, dramatized and including music. Sadly, I've had poor luck finding anything like this for my preschooler - and the few modern CDs I've purchased her have had such low-quality music I don't even let her listen to them.

But a few days ago, I discovered Kiddie Records Weekly. This website offers free downloads or streaming audio of a fantastic selection of vintage children's records, including Bible stories and classic tales like Cinderella, Peter and the Wolf, The Barber of Seville, Paul Bunyan, The Trojan Horse, Winnie the Pooh, Dr. Seuss' Horton Hatches the Egg, Thumbelina, Uncle Remus' stories, Johnny Appleseed, and so much more - performed by the likes of Danny Kaye, Lionel Barrymore, Rosemary Clooney, Gene Autry, Claude Rains, Roy Rodgers, and many other talented performers of the past. They don't make them like this anymore! And if you don't want to bother with downloading or streaming files, you can also purchase CDs. Check it out!