Welcome to People Learn Productions, formerly Narkaling Inc. Our audio books are now on CD.  Some titles are still being remastered onto CD and won't be available on this website. Please note that only web listed products are available for sale.  For a full list of products please download our Acrobat Catalogue >>2009 CATALOGUE<<

PLP Reading Kits are unique in that the reading has speeds of narration from 40wpm to 120wpm.  Standard audio books are read at 200wpm.  Each kit contains a print copy of the book, audio at a slow speed, all in a sturdy folder ready for library or classroom uses. "Do you have requests for resources to help adult literacy students improve their reading?" Our kits are suitable for people with reading disability, intellectual disability, ESL students, adult learners and reluctant readers at school.

"Do CALD students have trouble with basic literacy and ask your library for appropriate books?"  PLP Reading Kits are read at slower speeds to allow all level students of English to follow along (with the print). You will find our specially adapted resources in schools, TAFE colleges and public libraries across Australia and internationally.  PLP is also producing its own series of Easy To Read print books which are being packaged as Reading Kits with 3 different reading speeds. In the adult, teenage and children's section you will find something for your library or school for  English as a Second Language, Adult Literacy or Special Needs collection. Ordering via credit card will attract a small surcharge.

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a guide to breast health
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A Guide to Breast Health L2 & L6 (2006)

0 86457 518 1
(with kind permission of the Disability Services Commission Breast Screen WA), narrated by Polly Low.
Speed Levels 2 (60wpm) and 6 (110wpm) 3CDs  ISBN: 0 86457 518 1    PP. 84

This book was written for people with an intellectual disability who are interested in breast health. It is a user friendly guide that provides clear information about having a mammography and breast checks. Using simply colourful graphics and large bold text in a landscape format, there is also a support person/carer section written in a smaller font.

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as we grow from 3 to 5 years
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As We Grow (complete set) L5

0 86457 700 1
with kind permission of the Child Development Centre, WA) Narrated by Kim Farley.
 
Complete set at Level 5 (90wpm) 8 booklets, 4CDs  ISBN: 0 86457 700 1

One of our popular Independing Living titles. This is the whole series recorded onto CD.  Each booklet is also available separately (only on cassette recordings however) and there are 32 pages in each booklet.

 

As we Grow from Birth to Nine Months

As we Grow from Nine to Eighteen Months

As we Grow from Eighteen Months to Three Years

As we Grow from Three to Five Years

As we Grow from Five to Eight Years

As we Grow from Eight to Twelve Years

Crying

Toileting or - Going to Pot

 

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feathers and flight

Feathers and Flight /Set 1 L8

0 86457 521 1
Robert Coupe, Narrated by Karen Reys.
 
Speed levels 0 (40wpm) & 4 (80wpm) 2CDs  ISBN: 0 86457 521 1    PP. 32

 

 

 

This Set One title takes you on a journey of discovery into the world of flight – in nature that is! Looking at birds of prey, the first birds, how birds fly and even rainforest gliders.  Beautifully illustrated, it brings a non-fiction topic to life in a fictional way and is thus suitable for all ages who are developing their literacy skills.

 

Weldon Owen Publishing

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gandjau wangai
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Gandjau Wangai 3 & 7

0 86457 770 2
(with kind permission of Karmick Multimedia) Karen Reys, narrated by Karen Reys.
 
Speed levels 3 (70wpm) & 7 (120-130wpm) 1CD  ISBN: 0 86457 770 2    PP. 19

 

This is the story about a snake whose eyes are too big for his belly.  Gandjau Wangai, meaning Hungry Snake, goes to the creek to look for food.  He allows the smaller animals that cross his path to go uneaten, only to wait for the bigger animals.  In Badjala (from Fraser Island, QLD) and English, with line drawings.

Karmick Multimedia

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lets eat
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Let's Eat L0, L3 & L6

0 86457 673 0
(with kind permission of Omnibus Books)
Ana Zamorano, illustrated by Julie Vivas, narrated by Helen Doig.
 
Speed levels 0 (40 wpm) 3 (70 wpm) & 6 (100-110 wpm) 1CD  ISBN: 0 86457 673 0    PP. 31
 

This whimsical book takes us along for an adventure with a Spanish family.  Their joy of eating and of being a family is captured through Little Antonio's eyes and in the beautiful watercolour pictures.

Omnibus Books

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wilfred gordon macdonal partridge
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Wilford Gordon McDonald Partridge L0, L3 & L6

0 86457 679 X
(with kind permission of Omnibus Books)
Mem Fox, illustrated by Julie Vivas, narrated by Mariyon Slany.
 
Speed levels 0 (40wpm) 3 (70wpm) & 6 (100-110wpm) 1CD  ISBN: 0 86457 679X    PP. 30
 

A small boy helps ninety six year old Miss Nancy recapture some memories.  Beautiful illustrations.

Omnibus Books

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