Health & Family Audiobooks

Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise: Book 2

Monster and Boy are back for another adventure! And this time the best friends are in for a surprise: a sister surprise! Ever since Monster (who sleeps under the bed) and Boy (who sleeps in the bed) met and became best friends, they've learned a lot about each other. So when Monster notices that Boy seems grumpy (Boy's mom has told him he's getting another baby sister), Monster decides to cheer his friend up. Together, they set out on a surprise adventure! But surprise: Boy's sister has tagged along. Together, they learn about how monster babies are born and get their names, before Boy and his sister find yet another surprise waiting for them back home. Told with a warm, cozy voice, Hannah Barnaby's story is brought to life. Filled with adventure and humor, Monster and Boy: The Sister Surprise is a perfect chapter book for sharing with kids just aging out of picture books and for newly independent listeners.

Hannah Barnaby (Author), Joel Froomkin (Narrator)

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Jacob and the Mandolin Adventure

Thirteen-year-old Jacob's life is hard in 1920s Poland, where he lives in an orphanage for Jewish children. His days are brightened by playing in the orphanage mandolin orchestra. When an American benefactor arrives with the promise of a new life in Canada at a farm school, Jacob and his friends are thrilled. But can they trust this man to keep his promises? The children travel by train and by ship, facing illness and prejudice along the way. where a stowaway becomes dangerously sick. Jacob, who has become the orchestra's star player, must overcome his fears and doubts to help his friends and to fulfill his dream to one day play at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. Inspired by real events.

Anne Dublin (Author), Steven Vlahos (Narrator)

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Ruby Wishfingers: Hide-and-Seek

Something extraordinary is going on ... even more extraordinary than usual in the Wishfingers household! Things keep disappearing and then reappearing in the strangest of places! Dad can’t find his lawnmower, until it mysteriously appears in an upstairs hallway. Norman’s fish tank vanishes from Ruby’s bedroom, only to turn up in the kitchen all by itself! And how on earth does Dad’s jar of treats keep finding its way into little brother Jellybean’s cot? With Dad as nutty as a fruitcake and finger-nibbling Jellybean throwing terrible tantrums, all poor Mum can think about is a holiday. It’s up to Ruby to find out what’s going on. Get ready for the greatest game of hide-and-seek in this next adventure of Ruby Wishfingers.

Deborah Kelly (Author), Coco Hannah (Narrator)

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Motril 86

Un viatge per la costa espanyola que canviarà la relació que té amb les seves mares, amb el món i amb si mateixa. Corre l'any 1986 i la Mar, de deu anys, comença un trajecte en cotxe fins a Andalusia. Una de les seves mares es queda a Barcelona, mentre l'altre agafa la carretera amb la Mar. Pel camí recolliran un jove autoestopista, cantaran cançons de pop i discutiran per bajanades. Durant aquestes vacances, la Mar aprendrà més de si mateixa, dels seus sentiments i de la vida. - Muriel Villanueva (Valencia, 1976) és escriptora i professora. Es va llicenciar en Teoria de la literatura i va estudiar també educació musical. Ha treballat com a mestre d'ambdues disciplines, però actualment compagina el seu treball d'escriptora amb la docència literària. Ha publicat més d'una vintena d'obres de poesia i narrativa, sobretot dins la literatura juvenil i infantil.

Muriel Villanueva (Author), Ariadna Gaya (Narrator)

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Hello & Goodnight

Join Emery as she takes you on a day in her life. Meet animals, play in the park, and greet a few of her favorite things! Hello & Goodnight gives you a look at a day in the life of a toddler, through the eyes of a toddler! Engaging you with fun rhymes, beautiful imagery, and adorable humor, Hello & Goodnight is sure to become a bedtime favorite.

Imani Lewis (Author), Imani Lewis (Narrator)

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Niña morena sueña

National Book Award Winner Coretta Scott King Award Winner Newbery Honor Book Robert F. Sibert Informational Honor Book ¿Qué significa crecer en dos lugares y no pertenecer completamente a ninguno? Jacqueline Woodson creció entre Carolina del Sur y Nueva York y siempre se sintió a medias en ambos. Estos poemas, conmovedores y poderosos, lo reflejan; así como reflejan la experiencia de ser una niña afroamericana en las décadas de 1960 y 1970, de una infancia vivida entre los residuos de las leyes de Jim Crow, de su aprendizaje constante sobre el movimiento de derechos civiles. Cada verso es una mirada al alma de alguien que, desde muy pequeña, busca su lugar en el mundo. Tal vez lo encontró en su propia voz al escribir. La elocuente poesía de Woodson es tambiénuna celebración de la escritura pues, a pesar de que tuvo dificultades con la lectura cuando era niña, su amor por las historias inspiró las primeras chispas de la talentosa escritora que es hoy. Este libro es resultado de eso. Es el universo de una niña morena que, contra todo y contra todos, se atrevió a soñar.

Jacqueline Woodson (Author), Laura Acosta (Narrator)

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El pan de la guerra (The Breadwinner)

El primer libro de la fascinante serie Breadwinner de Deborah Ellis es una novela premiada sobre lealtad, supervivencia, familias y amistad en circunstancias extraordinarias durante el gobierno de los talibanes en Afganistán. Parvana, de once años, vive con su familia en una habitación de un edificio de apartamentos bombardeado en Kabul, la capital de Afganistán. El padre de Parvana - un profesor de historia hasta que su escuela fue bombardeada y su salud destruida - trabaja desde una manta en el suelo en el mercado, leyendo cartas para personas que no pueden leer ni escribir. Un día, es arrestado por el delito de tener una educación extranjera, y la familia se queda sin alguien que pueda ganar dinero o incluso comprar comida. A medida que las condiciones para la familia se desesperan, sólo surge una solución. Prohibido ganar dinero cuando era niña, Parvana debe transformarse en un niño, y convertirse en el sostén de la familia. La edición del 15º aniversario incluye un prólogo especial de Deborah Ellis, así como un nuevo mapa, una nota de autor actualizada y un glosario para proporcionar a los lectores jóvenes un fondo y contexto. Todas las regalías de la venta de este libro se destinarán a Canadian Women for Women en Afganistán. El Fondo parvana apoya proyectos educativos para mujeres y niños afganos.

Deborah Ellis (Author), Adriana Galindo (Narrator)

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Diary of a Piglin Book 13: The Warden Awakens (An Unofficial Minecraft Story)

Our favorite Piglin is back with a brand-new adventure! Calvin and Peter embarked on a journey guided by a treasure map. It turned out that the map was a trap. It revealed a new dimension under the Bedrock layer called Amethyst where an ancient beast was sealed to slumber for eternity. But Calvin and Peter have awakened the Warden. This monster was thought to be no more than an old tale by many. With a new threat on the horizon, could Calvin and his trusty friends face the new challenge and emerge victorious for the sake of the Overworld? Will they be able to ensure the safety of both humans and Piglins? Or will they be too weak to contain this powerful monster? This unofficial Minecraft audiobook is not authorized, endorsed or sponsored by Microsoft Corp., Mojang AB, Notch Development AB or any other person or entity owning or controlling the rights of the Minecraft name, trademark or copyrights. All characters, names, places and other aspects of the game described herein are trademarked and owned by their respective owners. Minecraft®/ /TM & ©2009-2016 Mojang/Notch.

Mark Mulle (Author), David Van Der Molen (Narrator)

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Frances, This Time You've Gone Too Far

Frances Green is a precocious twelve-year-old with a critical eye and a tender heart. She’s cool and confident (well, mostly) at her new middle school after her family moves to a small beach town in California. Frances grapples with fitting in or being alone, helping others with good intentions but getting in trouble for it, all while feeling like an adult trapped inside of a teenager. Ultimately, she finds new friends in unexpected places and strikes a balance between trying too hard and staying present. As she navigates her unusual family, a new school, and the challenges of leaving her old life and her father behind, she deals with life by writing. Frances’s memoir is where her emotions surface, woven throughout a funny, poignant, coming-of-age story.

Janis Ost (Author), Rod Caborn (Narrator)

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Master Mouse: Book 1

Master Mouse is a 14,500-word middle-grade children’s story written to amuse, instruct and inspire kids aged 5 to 10 by transporting them to a magical world of adventure while drawing deep parallels with their own journeys of growth and awareness. Beautifully narrated, the story’s clear messages are delivered with humor and pace and give permission to kids of all ages to embrace the life’s endeavors by being brave and vulnerable. We are all perfectly imperfect, and no one demonstrates this better than Master Mouse and his flawed team of Questers, consisting of Master Mouse, a giraffe, a slug and a pig (?!), who seem doomed to fail from the outset. Unaware of the unique skills each brings, and all keen to suppress their individual flaws, the ragged team struggle to work together, all with the goal to fulfill the graduation requirements for Quest School. During their adventure, Master Mouse manages to lose all of his team members, but, in the end, needs to rely on his team members to be rescued himself. Will this be enough to receive their diplomas? Through a hilarious series of mishaps and misunderstandings, this story shows children how vulnerability brings us closer to each other. It demonstrates how embracing our perceived weaknesses helps us cooperate while acknowledging our individuality and diversity. Many children’s books address the challenges of childhood, coping with life’s lessons and social dynamics, but this book is uniquely positioned to support the current wave of awareness around the dichotomy of inclusion and diversity and shows children how to feel their feelings and be proud of their uniqueness.

Mirja Camphausen (Author), Declan Nicholls (Narrator)

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Karina's Curly Crown: La Corona Crespa de Karina

Dear Reader, My name is Karina, and I hate my hair! Come with me as I talk to my mom about how I feel. I'll tell you a secret. By the end of the story, I'll feel much better. See you inside! Love, Karina Querido y querida lector, Mi nombre es Karina y odio mi cabello! Acompaname mientras le hablo a mi mama sobre como me siento. Te contare un secreto. Al finalizar del cuento, me siento mucho mejor. Nos Vemos adentro! Con Amor, Karina

Maya Miernik, Vanessa Vallejos Jimenez (Author), Maya Miernik, Roxana Chaves Tellini (Narrator)

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Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear (Mom's Choice Award® Gold Medal Recipient)

Meet Sticky Icky Vicky, a girl who wants to get over her fear-once and for all In Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear, the first book in the Sticky Icky Vicky™ series, authors Alysia and Michael Ssentamu introduce readers to Vicky, a fun-loving girl who doesn't mind getting a little sticky and icky. She loves rolling down hills and playing in mud-but when it comes to water, Sticky Icky Vicky's fear prevents her from joining in the fun. Then Vicky gets an invitation for a waterpark party, and she decides that she really wants to go-even if it means ignoring the Negative Ned voice in her head and getting over her fear.   With vibrant illustrations and catchy rhymes, Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear offers children an inspirational/loveable heroine who learns some valuable life lessons, such as: - Courage - Positive thinking - Goal-setting Aimed primarily at readers aged six to ten, Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear is a reading experience that leaves kids believing that they, like Vicky, can get past any obstacle in their way. 'An encouraging tale for young readers with their own fears to face.' - Kirkus reviews (starred review) Sticky Icky Vicky: Courage over Fear is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children.

Alysia Ssentamu, Michael Ssentamu (Author), Senn Annis (Narrator)

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