Album Notes

FOUR-time national award winner, Linda Gorham tells imaginative multicultural folktales are fun, full of energy, and designed to enhance the love of reading and the joy of storytelling. Linda's stories also reinforce values and spark the imagination. In her many live performances, Linda is known for her participation stories. Sooooooo, even when listening to this CD, get ready to chant, get ready to move, get ready for fun! And . . . of course . . . be prepared, even old folktales, when told by Linda, are updated with "attitude!"

"Common Sense and Uncommon Fun" is great for parents, teachers and schools seeking to emphasize important character traits such as respect for others, caring for our environment, using common sense, and more. And the best part - Linda does all of this important teaching without "preaching!" This CD is fun for all - kids AND adults - what a concept!

Hot news! "Common Sense and Uncommon Fun" has received FOUR national awards for excellence! Wow! Check out these web sites:

2004 Parent's Choice Award
www.parents-choice.org

2004 iParenting Media Award
http://iparentingmediaawards.com/winners

2004 NAPPA National Parenting Publications Award
www.nappa.parenthood.com

2005 Storytelling World Magazine
From the National Storytelling Network
www.storynet.org

Linda performs nationally year-round as a professional storyteller. She has been featured many times on television, most notably on Chicago's WTTW, Channel 11 show, "Arts Across Illinois."

And just in case, you didn't know . . . Linda is known as "the storyteller with the gold shoes."