When Ichabod Crane becomes the new schoolmaster of Sleepy Hollow, he
quickly and happily adjusts to the local ways. He delights in the
bountiful dinners he's served when visiting the prosperous farms of the
region; he enjoys the local yarns and scary legends that fill the
firelit evenings of autumn; and he comes to love the idea of marrying
Katrina Van Tassel and of one day owning her father's wealth and lands.
There's one problem with his plans, though: Brom Bones, the local hero,
who decided long ago to wed Katrina himself. And now, to his annoyance,
this pasty-faced bookworm named Ichabod is making a serious bid. This
droll tale of romantic rivalry climaxes with the appearance of the
Headless Horseman. The spirited narration by Glenn Close, radiant
illustrations by Robert Van Nutt, and original music by Tim Story
capture all the wit, fun, and shivers of this early American tale. In
1988 the audio was honored with a Grammy nomination in the category of
best recording for children.