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Queen of Ice

Didda, Princess of Lohara, is beautiful, intelligent and lame. Despised by her father and bullied by his heir, Didda's childhood is miserable and her future, bleak. When she is married off to the dissolute ruler of Kashmira, she must learn to hold her own in a court ridden with factions and conspiracies. But Didda is no ordinary queen. Ruthless and ambitious, she wants to rewrite history. Will she succeed? Queen of Ice is a compulsive read that brings alive the turbulent history of tenth-century Kashmir with an exquisite balance of fact and fiction. This is award-winning author Devika Rangachari's finest novel yet. © Duckbill Books and Publications Pvt Ltd 2018

Devika Rangachari (Author), Neeti Wagh (Narrator)

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Unbroken

So okay, I'm a monster. But look what I have to deal with my brother is a frightened little freak, my father is selfish and ill-tempered, my mother is an ignorant doormat and my friends are just plain irritating. And I'm in a prison surrounded by them all, with nowhere to escape. People insist on seeing the worst in me. So, I show them the worst. But one day, something happens ... and suddenly I see what these relationships and people (however annoying) mean to me. I've been a monster for such a long time now, I've almost forgotten what it's like to be human. What if it's too late? ©Duckbill Books and Publications Pvt Ltd 2019

Nandhika Nambi (Author), Renu Sharda (Narrator)

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Lee Cleans His Room

Join Lee as he learns about an important job cleaning up his room. Do you have trouble getting your kids to help with chores? Do your kids have trouble remembering to pick up their toys? Lee Cleans His Room features Lee, a little boy who like most little boys does not like to clean up after himself. Lee thinks that he has found a way around actually cleaning, but he ends up paying a major price for his little trick. The story provides a good way for parents and children to talk about the importance of good hygiene and keeping the house clean. It is a great story for bedtime and can be listened to by the whole family.

Leela Hope (Author), Annette Martin (Narrator)

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The Missing Truck

This audiobook for kids is relatable for children of any age. Teach your kid to be clean. Tim and Finn the Dragon Twins can't find their favorite truck, regardless of where they look - but their room is a mess! Will they learn that it's good to keep your room clean? Will they find their truck? Perfect for early listeners, this children's storybook teaches your children: - To be clean - It's not very fun having a mess - The importance of friendship Tim and Finn the Dragon Twins - The Missing Truck is a wonderful bedtime story for all ages that's told through rhyming verses. This storybook helps you develop your child's reading skills in a fun and exciting adventure.

Leela Hope (Author), Elaine Cashmore (Narrator)

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Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs: A STEM Career Book for Kids

Join 18 amazing moms in an empowering, informative, and fun lesson about women in STEM and service careers! Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs is an engaging and easy-to-follow rhyming book that teaches children about STEM careers (doctor, dentist, scientist, paleontologist) and service careers (firefighter, police officer, teacher). This book is packed with fun descriptions of STEM jobs and a simple discussion of what each job entails. Paisley’s mommy is a programmer. She works on a computer. If you need help writing code, She’d make an awesome tutor! Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs celebrates an awesome and diverse group of women in science and technology, which works both to encourage young girls to pursue those careers and to promote gender positivity. Seeing women in these careers is critical to help girls picture themselves in these important roles. But this book isn’t only for girls. It’s equally as important to demonstrate to boys that girls can be (and are) on equal ground with them in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math! Benefits: - Inspires girls (and boys!) to picture themselves in STEM and service careers - Helps kids understand what people do in different jobs - Promotes gender equality - Builds confidence in young readers ages 2-7 with simple vocabularies Bonuses: - Free lesson plan resources - Printable coloring pages Grab your copy of Mighty Mommies and Their Amazing Jobs today to set your kids on the path to learning about awesome STEM careers and the amazing women of science and technology!

Donald Jacobsen (Author), Megan Rutledge (Narrator)

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Winter Muddle Puddles

This is a children's book for kids who are learning to read and love books! Have fun with Faith. Splash in the mud with Faith and her friends as they travel around the farm. Who will join them next? Will Peter the pony remain afraid of splashing in the mud? Winter Muddle Puddles is also a book for children learning to read. It has the following features: - Repetitive patterns that help the child recognize words by sight - Opportunities to develop the child’s predictive skills Listen to this book with your child. Pretty soon, your child will be repeating it back to you.

Leela Hope (Author), Elaine Cashmore (Narrator)

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Wally Raccoon's 4-Book Collection

A collection of Leela Hope's best-selling children's stories! Wally Raccoon’s Farmyard Olympics - Team Sports Do your kids like playing team sports? Do they ever feel left out? Wally Raccoon loves to play team sports - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the first day of the Farmyard Olympics. Although he experiences rejection from other animals and disappointment at not being allowed to join in, Wally Raccoon finally finds a friend who finds a spot for him on the team.  Wally Raccoon’s Farmyard Olympics - Athletics Day Do your kids like participating in athletics? Do they ever feel like they don’t get a chance? Wally Raccoon loves athletics - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the second day of the Farmyard Olympics. Wally experiences disappointment from not being allowed to represent his team in varying activities, but a little new friend helps him find an activity in which he can participate.  Wally Raccoon’s Farmyard Olympics - Aquatics Day Do your kids like swimming and other water activities? Do they ever feel singled out? Wally Raccoon loves aquatics - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the third day of the Farmyard Olympics. Wally feels rejected and singled out when he just wants to participate in different water activities for his team, but another animal helps him find an activity in which he can excel.  Wally Raccoon’s Farmyard Olympics - Winter Olympics Do your kids enjoy winter? Do they like to participate in winter sports? Wally Raccoon loves winter games - especially in the Farmyard Olympics. Follow Wally and his adventure on the fourth and final day of the Farmyard Olympics. Although Wally has proven himself before, he still finds the other animals won’t let him join in with the Winter Olympics.

Leela Hope (Author), Annette Martin (Narrator)

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Phoebe and Her Unicorn in the Magic Storm

The first Phoebe and Her Unicorn graphic novel - now adapted as a multicast audio drama! Phoebe and Marigold decide to investigate a powerful storm that is wreaking havoc with the electricity in their town. The adults think it's just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be, and that the storm may have a magical cause. To solve the case, they team up with Max, who is desperate for the electricity to return so he can play video games, and frenemy Dakota, who is aided by her goblin minions. Together, they must get to the bottom of the mystery and save the town from the magic storm. Cast: Thessaly Lerner as Phoebe Cortney Wright as Marigold Maxwell Glick as Max

Dana Simpson (Author), Cortney Wright, Dana Simpson, Maxwell Glick, Thessaly Lerner (Narrator)

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Kamal i els alfabetistes

Kamal és un noi de 13 anys que viu a Berlín amb la seva família. Té una vida d'allò més normal com qualsevol adolescent de la seva edat, fins que un dia la seva tia Jasmín es converteix en un monstre i ell ha de salvar el món. Viatja a Turquia i coneix a el misteriós grup dels alfabetistes, que li expliquen que s'acosta la fi del món i només ell pot salvar-lo. Una trepidant aventura entre Istanbul i Berlín en la qual conviuen alemanys, turcs, okupes, monstres, sectes, 'punks', il·luminats, nazis, àngels, ressuscitats, obsessos, ballarins de Bollywood i l'antic alfabet otomà en un mosaic de cultures i en un 'collage' de maneres de veure i viure la vida, mitjançant humor i fantasia, que desperta la curiositat del lector i el desenllaç no està mancat de certa tensió. Aquest audiollibre està narrat en català - Àngel Burgas (Figueres, 1965) és escriptor. Pertany al consell de redacció de la revista 'Faristol' especialitzada en literatura infantil i juvenil, i és un dels membres de 'Libres al replà', bloc especialitzat en LIJ. Compagina la literatura per adults amb la literatura per a joves. Ha obtingut guardons com ara el Premi Mercè Rodoreda, el Folch i Torres, el Joaquim Ruyra o el Galera Jóvenes Lectores. Ha fet cursos de narrativa creativa i ha impartit classes al màster de Foment de la lectura a la UB. Actualment és jurat del Premi Mercè Rodoreda de Contes i Narracions, porta els clubs de lectura del Premi Crexells de l'Ateneu Barcelonès. La seva darrera novel·la per a joves, 'Noel et busca' (2012) ha obtingut el premi Crítica Serra d'Or 2013, ha estat seleccionat per a la llista d'honor de l'IBBY i com a finalista al Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil y Juvenil del Ministerio de Cultura espanyol.

Angel Burgas (Author), Albert Cortés (Narrator)

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Toro Pikopiko Tales Volume # 1: Maori Cultural Stories volume # 1

This is a collection of 5 performed māori cultural stories, adapted from the musical puppet shows created for TORO PIKOPIKO PUPPETS from 2010 - 2020. Story 1 is Tāwhaki and the 3 Baskets of Kūmara - Tāwhaki is sent by Matakerepō, the Blind Keeper of Time, to deliver kūmara to her whānau. (11 minutes.) Story 2 is Tamarereti and the Star Seeds - Set on the shores of Taupō moana, Tamarereti seeds stars throughout the night skies. (9 minutes.) Story 3 is Tānenui-a-rangi and the Eyes of Tāwhirimātea - tells of how the Matariki galaxy of stars came to be. (11 minutes.) Story 4 is The Breath of The Wind/ Ko Te Hā o te Hau - Hine Raukatauri, takes her friends the rainbow fairies and birds from the bush on a wind borne journey. (13 minutes.) Story 5 is The Tangled Tails - about two titanic water entities, whose entangled lives span across the eons. (22 minutes.)

Jeffrey J Addison (Author), Jeffrey J Addison, Te Whaitaima Te Whare (Narrator)

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Claes den hoppande elefanten: Skriven och uppläst av Magnus Melander

En elefant som egentligen inte kan hoppa, och en humla som inte kan flyga... eller? Det här är en mysig saga med härlig atmosfär och vacker musik.

Magnus Melander (Author), Magnus Melander (Narrator)

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Los Juegos Olímpicos de la Granja del Mapache Wally

Al Mapache Wally le encantan los ceportes de invierno, especialmente los de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Granja. Sigue a Wally y sus aventuras en el cuarto y último día de los Juegos Olímpicos de la Granja. Aunque Wally ha demostrado lo bueno que es, todavía tiene problemas para que otros animales le permitan participar en las Olimpiadas de Invierno. Pero un amigo le ayudará a encontrar un deporte en el que puede participar y, una vez más, ¡se destaca! Los Juegos Olímpicos de la Granja del Mapache Wally - Olimpiadas de Invierno, es una historia ideal para todos ellos, que además está acompañada de coloridas ilustraciones. La serie de Los Juegos Olímpicos de la Granja del Mapache Wally es ideal para contar antes de ir a dormir, para preescolares y para niños que están aprendiendo a leer.

Leela Hope (Author), Erica Van Boven (Narrator)

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