Health & Family Audiobooks

Dear Librarian

When Lydia was five years old, she and her family had to leave their home. They hopped from Grandma's house to Aunt Linda's house to Cousin Alice's house, but no place was permanent. Then one day, everything changed: Lydia's mom took her to a new place?not a house but a big building with stone columns and tall tall steps. The library. In the library, Lydia found her special spot across from the sunny window at a round desk. For behind that desk was her new friend, the librarian. Together, Lydia and the librarian discovered a world beyond their walls, one that sparkled with spectacular joy.

Lydia M. Sigwarth (Author), Ira Glass, Lydia M. Sigwarth (Narrator)

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Outside, Inside

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Leuyen Pham (Author), Anastasia Nguyen (Narrator)

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Code Breaker, Spy Hunter: How Elizebeth Friedman Changed the Course of Two World Wars

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Laurie Wallmark (Author), Romy Nordlinger (Narrator)

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Everybody Is Somebody

In the final book of this bestselling easy-to-read series, Hank begins a new chapter! When a well-known author of a beloved book series visits Hank's school, he and his two best friends get the chance to be her guide for the day and introduce her at an assembly. But Hank, embarrassed by his struggles with reading, tries to hide the fact that he's never actually finished reading the author's books--or any book, for that matter! So Hank gets creative and makes up his own version of the story. But will everyone be able to tell fact from fiction? This bestselling series written by Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver is perfect for the transitional reader. With a unique, easy-to-read font, endless humor, and characters every kid would want to be friends with, any story with Hank is an adventure!

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver (Author), Henry Winkler (Narrator)

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How to Hug an Elephant

When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become fast friends. But when Hank notices how lonely Elsie is, he's determined to help her find her own animal friends.

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver (Author), Henry Winkler (Narrator)

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Robot on the Loose

Hank, the star of the bestselling easy-to-read series, is back! This time, he has to learn the nuts and bolts of making a robot--and making a friend! Hank's school is hosting its first-ever Build-a-Robot competition and Hank is ready to win. There's just one problem: he completely forgot about the contest! While other kids have been working on their robots for a month, Hank has just two days to create an amazing robot that will wow the judges and win him the trophy. To make matters worse, there might be another problem, too. Hank has no idea how to build a robot! With help from Jaden, a robot expert at his school, Hank and his friends construct their robot, Stanley, just in time. But on the day of the competition, Stanley malfunctions! It will take Hank, Frankie, Ashley, and their new friend Jaden to get it back on track. Forget winning the trophy--Hank has to stop a robot on the loose!

Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver (Author), Henry Winkler (Narrator)

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Stella

An uplifting and poignant story about a former service beagle named Stella who must find the courage to overcome her fears and use her special nose to save a girl's life Ever since Stella was a puppy, she was trained to use her powerful beagle nose to sniff out chemicals used in explosives and warn her human handler in order to keep people safe. But during a routine security inspection, Stella is distracted and misses the scent of an explosive chemical. The sound of the blast is loud and scary. Stella survives but her handler-her best friend in the whole world-is gone. Stella blames herself, certain she's a bad dog. Scared of loud noises, especially thunder and fireworks, Stella struggles with her anxiety and must be retired from being a service animal. Several families try to foster her, but sometimes Stella is so scared she howls or digs or tears things up with her teeth. She wonders if anyone will want to adopt her. An expert dog trainer, Esperanza, thinks she can help. It's Stella's last chance to prove she can be a good dog. Stella has every reason to love her new family, especially the young human named Cloe who smells like chocolate chip cookies, newly cut grass, the pages of books, and something else-a strange chemical she can't quite identify. Cloe has epilepsy, and a chemical inside her body surges just before she has a seizure. Stella's nose makes the connection. But how can she warn Esperanza without her thinking it's just Stella's usual anxiety? How can she convince her new family that she can be a new kind of service dog and hopefully save Cloe's life? Told from Stella's point of view, listeners will experience life through a dog's eyes, ears, and, especially, her nose. Like Babe the pig or Ivan the gorilla, Stella the beagle is an extraordinary story for kids who love animals. An endearing novel of courage, compassion, friendship, and love.

Mccall Hoyle (Author), Rachel Jacobs (Narrator)

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An Unexpected Journey: a Covid-19 tale

“Haven’t you heard about the virus?”  When her BFF asks this question at the bus stop, there was no way ten year old Emilia could know that the global pandemic of Covid-19 was about to turn her life upside down.  Based on true events, this story follows the journey of Emilia, who lives in South Korea with her teacher mother, where they both enjoy their international school community.  Life is wonderful until the rapidly spreading global pandemic of Covid-19 prompts her mother to take Emilia from her home in Korea to her home in New Zealand. Emilia’s life changes without warning and the range of heart wrenching feelings she experiences is overwhelming. The transformational story of Emilia honestly expresses the pain and confusion of sudden transition from a child’s point of view and celebrates the comfort that family and community can provide. It honours the story of an everyday girl hero who could be your neighbour, classmate or relative.

Naomi Barton (Author), Emilia Lower, Kelly Ann Thorstensen, Lindsay Hawkes, Naomi Barton (Narrator)

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The Kids of Widney Junior High Take Over the World!

Before they became the world-famous Kids of Widney High, they first had to survive junior high! This rock band, composed entirely of members with developmental disabilities, loves to put on a show, but boy can they can get into fights, trouble, and sticky situations. Join their friend and honorary assistant manager Robbie as he introduces the band members and shows us how they're just like everyone else. From cafeteria food fights to relationship woes, Robbie finds himself immersed in an incredible adventure to get everyone onboard for the big concert while better understanding his new friends with special abilities. Junior high can be tough, but this group of rambunctious misfits is ready to entertain and loves to have a good time! Comes with an exclusive interview with Peewee about disability representation and two unreleased Kids of Widney High songs.

Mathew Klickstein (Author), Cary Hite (Narrator)

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No, No, No!

'A light-hearted way of teaching toddlers the difference between good and bad choices.' —Readers' Favorite WARNING: Toddlers LOVE this book—repeat reading requests guaranteed! The youngest 'readers' cannot get enough of the adorable naughty baby and their 'No, no, no!' antics. Loved by parents and children alike, No, No, No! offers endless, cherished hours of shared giggles and delight. Each naughty baby activity is paired with the preferred activity to teach manners, safety, and good behavior from the earliest ages in the best way possible: through shared FUN! Everyone will be chanting 'no, no, no!' and 'okay, okay. Yes, you may' page after charming page. ************************************************************ 'Hilarious for parents ... One of the cutest books I've ever read. ... You can't help but laugh.' (Amy Louise Hill for Readers’ Favorite) 'A light-hearted way of teaching toddlers the difference between good and bad choices. ... A simply loveable book for toddlers filled with adorable pictures ... Filled with important lessons for toddlers and is a must-have for parents.' (Sefina Hawke for Readers’ Favorite) 'No, No, No!, will have young readers laughing along with this baby’s antics. ... encourage early word recognition ... very much an interactive book.' (Emily-Jane Hills Orford for Readers’ Favorite)

Justine Avery (Author), Christian Stoner (Narrator)

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Drummer Boy

Mark and Tom's school was putting on the Drummer Boy for their Christmas program. Mark won the lead role over his best friend, Tom. During the performance Mark learns that Tom really wanted the part and had invited his whole family. Mark switches places with Tom and shows the true meaning of Christmas.

Marilyn Berry (Author), The Peter Pan Players (Narrator)

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Sizzle: The Cat Hub Adventures, Book 1

Sizzle, an opossum, and Mama are foraging one day when a man captures Mama. This man, Crackle Fingers, runs a taxidermy business out of his house, and he plans to add Mama to his collection. Sizzle turns to a family of cats for help. Shadow, a talkative black cat, invites Sizzle to eat from the family’s food bowl on a backyard deck. Moody is a senile but kind tabby, and Buttercup is an overweight and overprotective orange cat. In order to befriend the cats and rescue Mama, he’ll have to rely on his intelligence and ingenuity.

Matthew Warner (Author), Matthew Warner (Narrator)

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