Benny Bensky and The Parrot Napper

Bram Morrison has been a part of my life for a very long time (I still have all my Sharon, Lois and Bram records…nothing like the old skool vinyl).

So I was giddy when I was given the chance to review the audiobook Benny Bensky and the Parrot-Napper because it was narrated by Bram Morrison himself.

I was instantly transported back in time to that little girl playing her very favourite Singing ‘n’ Swinging album by Sharon, Lois and Bram on her bright orange Fisher Price record player.

But I digress.

"Benny Bensky and The Parrot Napper" by Mary Borsky , is part of the fabulous Bram reading series from RMW KIDS eAudiobooks.

The book is filled with adventure, lessons of friendship and ‘fitting in’ when you feel left out. It’s descriptive language, great spirited characters and fun filled plot will engage both boys and girls and parents alike. And seeing the mystery adventure story develop though the eyes of a big, black dog proves for great entertainment.

When their neighbour, Mrs. Graham, charges Rosie and Fran with the responsibility of parrot sitting her pet, Peanut the Parrot, the girls and Benny think the job will be a walk in the park.

While Rosie and Fran immediately take to Peanut — going so far as to make him an honorary detective, Benny is unimpressed with the "dowdy gray" bird. Soon the charming and very vocal parrot makes his way into the girls' hearts and Benny is left out in the cold, wondering if he still fits in.

But when Peanut becomes the latest victim in a parrot-napping ring, Benny senses something is terribly wrong . . . and he and the girls set out to make it right. Determined to find Peanut before Mrs. Graham's return, Benny, Rosie, and Fran head out on a new adventure to bring Peanut the Parrot back home.

Here is Bram reading an except from "Benny Bensky and The Parrot Napper"

Listening to this book with my two kids as we snuggled under the big blanket, eating popcorn and drinking hot chocolate was family entertainment at it's best.

Mr. Morrison you have captured a whole new generation of fans with this eAudiobook and the fact that I can experience my childhood with my kids all over again makes even that more special.

And for the record, I never guessed who the parrot-napper was until it was revealed at the end…so much for my mystery solving skills. We need to work on that ‘detective’ in me.

Here is a list of the other books in the RMW Kids Bram reading series:

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