Health & Family Audiobooks

Thornlight

Resourceful twin sisters and a desperate queen must find a new source of magic to stop their kingdom from being consumed by darkness. This classic fantasy-adventure from bestselling author Claire Legrand is full of twists, turns, and unforgettable moments. Thornlight is a must-have for fans of Tahereh Mafi and Diana Wynne Jones. A stand-alone companion to the acclaimed Foxheart. Centuries and centuries ago, the Vale was split in two in a war between witches. Ever since, an evil darkness has been climbing, climbing, climbing out of the Break, infecting everything it touches. The people of the Vale fight it with discs made of lightning—and with an ancient spell. Brier Skystone is the youngest, most talented lightning harvester the Vale’s ever seen. Her twin sister, Thorn, is a sensitive artist who’s braver than even she knows. And young Queen Celestyna Hightower is determined to be Mender of the Break, the last of her family to bear the weight of anchoring the spell—which is really more of a curse. As the darkness keeps coming, these three girls will each undertake their own perilous journeys to try to save their home—and each quest reveals an electrifying surprise. Perhaps they’ve been fighting the wrong monster all along. New York Times–bestselling author Claire Legrand creates an intricate and layered world full of unicorns, witches, mistbirds, grifflets, and unlikely heroes—with an appearance by the legendary witch Quicksilver Foxheart. This stand-alone companion to Foxheart explores what it means to be brave, and the destructive force of war on nature and community Fast-paced, memorable, and surprising, Thornlight is a perfect introduction to Claire Legrand’s work and will appeal to fans of Kelly Barnhill and Jessica Townsend.

Claire Legrand (Author), Billie Fulford-Brown (Narrator)

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A Stitch in Time

Maria is always getting lost in the secret world of her imagination… A ghostly mystery and winner of the Whitbread Award,republished in the Collins Modern Classics range. Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren’t there – a swing creaking, a dog barking – and when she sees a Victorian embroidered picture, Maria feels a strange connection with the ten-year-old, Harriet, who stitched it. But what happened to her? As Maria becomes more lost in Harriet’s world, she grows convinced that something tragic occurred… Perfect for fans of ghostly mysteries like ‘Tom’s Midnight Garden’.

Penelope Lively (Author), Lucy Scott (Narrator)

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Cruella Live Action Novelization

A thrilling novelization that will take listeners inside the story of Walt Disney Studios' live action Cruella film. DE VIL BY DESIGN... ?Estella is a clever and creative grifter determined to make a name for herself with her designs amid the 1970s London punk rock revolution. As a girl, Estella befriended a pair of young thieves with an appetite for mischief, and together the trio has been able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. But Estella longs for more than an existence built on stealing to make ends meet. One day, Estella's flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness Von Hellman, a design legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable, and revenge-bent Cruella.

Disney Press (Author), Elizabeth Knowelden (Narrator)

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Lulu the Llamacorn

Lulu is a llamacorn, which means she's half llama, half unicorn, and 100% glamorous magic. She's also 100% sure that she's the most glamorous creature in all of Magic of Meadows...until she spots a mermaid with a shiny, sparkly, shimmery tail. Lulu decides she must have one of those in order to protect her title as most glamorous. With some help from her best friend, Karen the Flower Fairy, Lulu learns what it truly takes to make her glamour wishes come true. Lulu the Llamacorn will remind everyone who meets her to let their own magic shine!

Rosina Mirabella (Author), Full Cast (Narrator)

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Soul Riders: Darkness Falling

Step into the final installment of the fantasy trilogy based on the massively popular game, Star Stable. Follow four friends who discover their magic powers and learn that every girl can be a hero. A storm is coming. Darkness is falling. Will the Soul Riders find their strength in time to save Jorvik? From cozy stables to stormy nights and magical places, Darkness Falling is a thrilling adventure where the fate of the world lies in the hands of four friends and their horses. The four Soul Riders, Lisa, Anne, Linda, and Alex, are facing their greatest test yet. Mr. Sands' sinister plans are threatening to destroy life on Jorvik. Only the Soul Riders and their horses have the power to stop him and his Dark Riders. To succeed, the Soul Riders must learn to master the magic. But they are running out of time.

Helena Dahlgren (Author), Jennifer Jill Araya (Narrator)

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The Jigsaw Puzzle King

Being yourself isn't always easy. When you're new in school, all you want is to fit in. When eleven-year-old Warren and his family move to a new city, his twin brother, who has Down syndrome, attracts too much attention for Warren's liking. Bennie's different and doesn't care about it. But while Bennie may be oblivious to those who are curious or uneasy with him, Warren notices every smirk, comment, and sideways glance. Warren is weary of flip-flopping between trying to be just like everyone else and being the protective brother of a boy with special needs. Sometimes he thinks his life would be easier if he had no brother. But what he really needs is to stop worrying about what other people think.

Gina Mcmurchy-Barber (Author), Mark Sanderlin (Narrator)

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Kinderland: Gedichte für Kinder

Von bunten Luftballons und hurtig in den Himmel steigenden Drachen über mutige Segler, guten Freunden und niedlichen Waldtieren bis hin zu geheimnisvollen Fabelwesen, führen 22 Gedichte und Illustrationen durch die vier Jahreszeiten und bringen den Leser dazu, für einen Moment ins Land der Fantasie zu reisen, um dort eine Reihe von kleinen lustigen und spannenden Abenteuern zu erleben. Herzhaft erzählt von Kristin Perndl und Axel Jomeyer mit Musik gespielt von Musikern aus vielen Ländern der Erde, die durch die wunderschönen Melodien ihren Zuhörern die Musikinstrumente eines Symphonie Orchesters vorstellen.

Irmhild Foessl (Author), Axel Jomeyer, Kristin Perndl (Narrator)

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El País de los Niños: Poemas para Niños

Desde coloridos globos y cometas que se elevan, hasta valientes marinos, buenos amigos, simpáticas criaturas del bosque y misteriosas criaturas míticas, estos 22 poemas e ilustraciones conducen al lector a través de las cuatro estaciones, llevándolo en un momento a un viaje por el país de la fantasía para vivir una serie de pequeñas, divertidas y emocionantes aventuras.

Irmhild Foessl (Author), Rodo Balderas, Sofía Narváez (Narrator)

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こどもの国: 子供のための詩

カラフルな風船、空をゆく凧、小さくてもゆうかんな船乗り、仲良しのふたり、かわいい森の動物たち、神秘的な神話の生き物など、22の詩とイラストで折々の四季を巡り、小さな読み手を想像の世界へと誘い、楽しくてワクワクするような小さな冒険を体験させてくれる、そんな絵本です。

Irmhild Foessl (Author), さと, ゆりえほよよん (Narrator)

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?" When Alice's boring school lessons are interrupted by a white rabbit with a pocket watch, she embarks on an exciting adventure that takes her to the magical world of Wonderland. In Wonderland, everything is nonsensical and fantastic. People can grow and shrink from magical potions and cookies, animals and plants can talk, and mad queens cause chaos in the midst of wild croquet games. Everything makes little sense, but that nonsense is what makes Wonderland feel more exciting than the reality Alice left. Alice's journey through Wonderland is full of vibrant characters who speak in riddles and rhymes, including favorites like the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the Queen and King of Hearts, and many more. As Alice ventures through this world on her way home, she discovers her own capacity for nonsense, but also finds that she eventually misses the real world. She must journey deep into the whimsical world to find her way back to the "boring" one. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been used as inspiration for film, television, music and theater for generations, and inspires readers of all ages to tap into their own imaginations and live in the world of nonsense and make-believe, if only for a few hours.

Lewis Carroll (Author), Erin Bateman (Narrator)

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Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry

A story of friendship and empathy for bedtime, the classroom, or during therapy to help children understand and appropriately react to bullying. For ages 3-8. Punk the Skunk liked to tease. Normally, his teasing was harmless. But what happens when teasing goes too far? For a child, recognizing mistakes can be difficult. Saying I'm sorry can be even harder. Help your child learn this valuable social skill with Punk the Skunk. Parents, counselors, and teachers love that the valuable life lessons in this book are taught in such a fun way that kids won’t even realize they’re learning.  The author has teamed up with a licensed school counselor to offer discussion materials on the following topics in the back of the book: ✓Showing empathy ✓Dealing with bullying ✓Being a true friend ✓Recognizing mistakes ✓Saying sorry ✓Forgiving others  When Punk realizes his teasing isn’t funny, will he be able to do what it takes to get his friends back, or will it be too late? Read Punk the Skunk Learns to Say Sorry to see if this prankster can become a peacemaker today!

Misty Black (Author), Amy Weaver (Narrator)

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The Robin That Could Not Sing

This inspirational tale tells the story of a little robin and how his life changed when he stopped trying to be like the other birds and just accepted himself for who and what he was .Robins are known to sing beautiful tunes that fill the trees with enchanting  music, but this little robin just didn't fit in until, one day, he learned that there are things more important than trying to be like others. The embedded message in the story will surely make the reader reflect on their own limitation and why, like the little robin, they, too, are special.

Dr. Raymond Dunn (Author), Dr.Raymond Dunn (Narrator)

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