Animals & Nature Audiobooks

Jungle Book

The adventures of Mowgli, a man-child raised by wolves in the jungle, have captured the imaginations not just of children but of all readers, for generations. ** Please contact member services for additional documents.

Rudyard Kipling (Author), Rebecca Burns (Narrator)

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The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin, read by Rachel Bavidge and Roy McMillan. The groundbreaking No. 1 bestseller is sure to turn nightly bedtime battles into a loving and special end-of-day ritual. This child-tested, parent-approved story uses an innovative technique that brings a calm end to any child's day. Do you struggle with getting your child to fall asleep? Join parents all over the world who have embraced The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep as their new nightly routine. When Roger can't fall asleep, Mummy Rabbit takes him to see Uncle Yawn, who knows just what to do. Children will join Roger on his journey and be lulled to sleep alongside their new friend. Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin's simple story uses a unique and distinct language pattern that will help your child relax and fall asleep-at bedtime or naptime. This soothing audiobook edition contains a choice of male or female narrator. Reclaim bedtime today!

Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin (Author), Rachel Bavidge, Roy Mcmillan (Narrator)

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The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether they're singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things. These seven stories show how practicing the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community. From learning how to take charge of their own lives to discovering how balance is best, the Seven Oaks friends have tons of adventures and find out how each and every kid can be a happy kid!

Sean Covey (Author), Sean Covey (Narrator)

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A Dragon's Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans

Fans of How to Train Your Dragon will love this whimsical tale, the first in a series, by a Newbery Honor winner, featuring charming illustrations and pet 'training tips' in each chapter. Crusty dragon Miss Drake has a new pet human, precocious Winnie. Oddly enough, Winnie seems to think Miss Drake is her pet - a ridiculous notion! Unknown to most of its inhabitants, the City by the Bay is home to many mysterious and fantastic creatures, hidden beneath the parks, among the clouds, and even in plain sight. And Winnie wants to draw every new creature she encounters: the good, the bad, and the ugly. But Winnies sketchbook is not what it seems. Somehow, her sketchlings have been set loose on the city streets! It will take Winnie and Miss Drakes combined efforts to put an end to the mayhem . . . before its too late. This refreshing debut collaboration by Laurence Yep, a two-time Newbery Honor winner and a Laura Ingalls Wilder Award winner, and Joanne Ryder features illustrations by Mary GrandPré.      Praise for A Dragon's Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans *"Warm humor, magical mishaps, and the main characters budding mutual respect and affection combine to give this opener for a planned series a special shine." - Booklist, Starred "Aternately comical, suspenseful and sometimes sweetly emotional." - Kirkus Reviews "With a black-and-white spot illustration opening most chapters, an engaging narrator, and a consistently fluid writing style, this title makes a fine dragon choice for readers." - School Library Journal "In this series launch, Yep and Ryder conjure up a world where dragons and humans interact, and the results are heartwarming and quite funny." - Publishers Weekly "A clever and amusing novel that imagines a magical world that nestles right up against our own and sometimes crosses over." - The Bulleting of the Center for Childrens Books   Praise for A Dragons Guide to Making Your Human Smarter 'Yep and Ryder keep the magic coming with their whimsical fantasy, enhanced by Grandpré's sweet drawings. The story positively vibrates with fun.' - Kirkus Reviews ' Lighthearted episodes of unusual school lessons and field trips, illustrated by GrandPrés winsome spot art, are grounded by Miss Drakes more serious encounters with the goons...a gratifying development as this buoyant, fantastical series continues.' - The Horn Book Review From the Hardcover edition.

Joanne Ryder, Laurence Yep (Author), Susan Denaker (Narrator)

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The Thing About Jellyfish

This stunning debut novel about grief and wonder was an instant New York Times bestseller and captured widespread critical acclaim, including selection as a 2015 National Book Award finalist! After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy must have been a rare jellyfish sting-things don't just happen for no reason. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory--even if it means traveling the globe, alone. Suzy's achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe...and the potential for love and hope right next door.

Ali Benjamin (Author), Sarah Franco (Narrator)

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The Bears on Hemlock Mountain

There are no bears on Hemlock Mountain, No bears, no bears at all... Or so young Jonathan is told by the grown-ups as he sets out alone over Hemlock Mountain. But as Jonathan discovers on the cold winter night, grown-ups don't always know... And there are bears on Hemlock Mountain!

Alice Dalgliesh (Author), William Dufris (Narrator)

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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase

Wicked wolves and a grim governess threaten Bonnie and her cousin Sylvia when Bonnie's parents leave Willoughby Chase for a sea voyage. Left in the care of the cruel Miss Slighcarp, the girls can hardly believe what is happening to their once happy home. The servants are dismissed, the furniture is sold, and Bonnie and Sylvia are sent to a prison-like orphan school. It seems as if the endless hours of drudgery will never cease.With the help of Simon the gooseboy and his flock, they escape. But how will they ever get Willoughby Chase free from the clutches of the evil Miss Slighcarp?

Joan Aiken (Author), Lizza Aiken (Narrator)

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Mary Engelbreit's Mother Goose

From the imagination of Mary Engelbreit springs a Mother Goose world bursting with warmth and humor. All the favorite characters are here -- Little Bo-Peep, Humpty Dumpty, Old King Cole, Jack and Jill, and many, many more. Lynn Redgrave' s illuminating performance can be enjoyed on its own or listened to while reading Mary' s illustrated book. As complete as can be with one hundred rhymes in all, this is truly an audio to treasure.

Mary Engelbreit (Author), Lynn Redgrave (Narrator)

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Puppy Place: #12 Princess

It seems like it's going to be just another normal Peterson family trip for haircuts that is until Charles meets Princess, a spoiled but irresistible Yorkie pup. She belongs to one of the stylists but Princess's owner is moving and can't take the puppy with her. Charles volunteers to care for Princess until they find her a new home. But it doesn't take long for the Petersons to get tired of Princess's privileged ways. How will Charles ever find the right family for this high maintenance pup?

Ellen Miles (Author), Aliza Foss, Eliza Foss (Narrator)

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A Very Marley Christmas

With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, it's no surprise that Marley, the lovable pup with a nose for trouble, wants to get in on the action. Anticipating his very first snowfall and Santa's arrival, Marley jumps in to help his family every way he can. But Marley, being Marley, always ends up on the wrong side of right. It's not long before he tears down the twinkle lights, attacks a chain of paper snowflakes, and mistakes the Christmas tree for . . . well . . . his very own indoor bathroom. Will Marley's good intentions ruin everything before Christmas begins? Or will he manage to share some Christmas magic with his family after all? This follow-up to the #1 bestselling Bad Dog, Marley! delivers a heartfelt holiday story with many hilarious Marley mishaps along the way

John Grogan (Author), Neil Patrick Harris (Narrator)

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Emily the Strange: Stranger and Stranger

Emily is . . . 1. A mad scientist 2. A cat lover 3. A mural painter 4. A golem builder 5. A virtuo-spastic guitarist 6. A wicked skater 7. A wily troublemaker 8. A poltergeist tamer 9. A mystery solver 10. A master prankster 11. An eXtreme procrastinator 12. A happy loner 13. A unique individual . . . and now there are two of her.

Jessica Gruner, Rob Reger (Author), Angela Goethals (Narrator)

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Calendar Mysteries #9: September Sneakers

In the ninth book of the Calendar Mysteries, an early chapter-book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives, Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy have taken care of the first-grade class hamster, Goldi, for the summer. But on the first day of school, when they plan to bring her back, Goldi is missing! In place of her cage is a green-and-orange sneaker key chain. Soon, the kids spot green-and-orange sneakers all over Green Lawn. And they find out other things have been disappearing around town, too. Can the four friends track down the sneaker sneak and get Goldi back?

Ron Roy (Author), Jim Meskimen (Narrator)

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