Carlos is the loving owner of a sweet, joyous cockatiel named Michael. But when Carlos' mother falls gravely ill in Puerto Rico, he vows to travel over there to take care of her and leave Michael in the temporary care of another family that quickly becomes attached to the young bird. Will there be more than one home for Michael?
Fully dramatized children's audio book.
When Dempsey squirrel reveals that some of his winter food is missing from his storage spaces, the other residents of Winters Park become suspicious. His suggestion that the status of their food be checked as well, sets off accusations regarding his motives. Is he trying to find where they’ve hidden their food? or Does he plan to steal some later? They think whatever his motives are, they can’t be good! So getting his community to cooperate is a hard sell for Dempsey. They fail to understand they may be facing a common threat. The squirrel’s only motive is for them to be sure they still have what was stored to sustain them through the Winter. There really isn’t enough food left or time left to replenish what may be missing. The mystery that unfolds in this park will certainly catch one off guard. Prepare to be surprised!
It's a crazy morning at Charlie's house. His day gets flipped upside down when a monkey shows up and eats his pancakes. Charlie struggles with the little primate and builds confidence along the way as he takes control of a sticky situation. Charlie is a confident little boy who has a talent for making up fabulous stories. This first audiobook of the series introduces Charlie and his unique character.
Tin is known throughout his Vietnam village as being brave, possessing the calm and courage needed to expertly train wild elephants. But when American troops-who Tin's tribe, the Dega, have been helping-pull out of the Vietnam War and his village is occupied by Viet Cong forces seeking revenge, twelve-year-old Tin watches his life change in a million terrible ways. His bravery is put to a new test: He must choose between staying captive or saving his elephant's life by fleeing into the dangerous depths of the jungle.
At once heartbreaking and full of hope, A Million Shades of Gray brings listeners close to a world few know about-and no one will ever forget.
Nick and his family adopted a kitten! There is only one problem—he doesn’t have a name. No one can seem to agree on what to name their new pet. Will they be able to find the perfect one?
A VOYA Top-Shelf selection, Wendy Mass' poignant yet funny coming-of-age novel also received the ALA's Schneider Family Book Award. When 13-year old Mia finally reveals a closely-guarded secret, it soon echoes throughout her school. She was born with synesthesia, a neurological cross-wiring that lets her see sounds, taste shapes, and smell colors. To Mia the letter a glows with faded sunflower-yellow, screeching chalk sizzles with jagged red sparks, and her cat's voice puffs with orange-mango haze. But how can Mia 'the alien' find acceptance and self-worth?
