Health & Family Audiobooks

Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Breathe Like a Bear

This guided mindfulness exercise featuring a sweet bear cub will help kids feel calm, wherever they are.   Kids will learn to breathe deeply and soothe themselves slowly to sleep, just like a bear in hibernation! Written and read by Kira Willey, winner of three Parents' Choice Gold Awards, this audiobook can be listened to anywhere: in the backseat of a car, at home, or even at rest time at school.    Mindfulness Moments for Kids are easy-to-follow exercises kids can use to manage their bodies, breath, and emotions.

Kira Willey (Author), Kira Willey (Narrator)

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Mindfulness Moments for Kids: Three Calming Activities

Written and read by Kira Willey, winner of three Parents' Choice Gold Awards, kids can use these three mindfulness activities to manage their bodies, breath, and emotions.   With Breathe Like a Bear, kids will learn to breathe deeply and soothe themselves slowly to sleep, just like a bear in hibernation.   With Bunny Breaths, kids learn how to replenish their energy with quick, focused breaths-no matter how blah they feel.    With Listen Like an Elephant, kids learn to slow down, listen to the world around them, and focus their minds-no matter how messy life becomes.   These exercises for calm and focus can be done anywhere: in the backseat of a car, at home, or at a child's desk at school.

Kira Willey (Author), Kira Willey (Narrator)

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The Collector

Josie always liked visiting her grandmother in the countryside. But when her mother loses her job in the city and they're forced to relocate along with Josie's sister, Annie, she realizes she doesn't like the country that much. Especially because Grandma Jeannie has some strange rules: Don't bring any dolls into the house. And never, ever go near the house in the woods behind their yard. Soon though, Josie manages to make friends with the most popular girl in the sixth grade, Vanessa. When Vanessa eventually invites Josie back to her house to hang out, Josie doesn't question it. Not even when Vanessa takes her into the woods, and down an old dirt road, toward the very house Grandma Jeannie had warned her about. As Josie gets caught up in her illicit friendship with Vanessa, Annie is caught in the crossfire. What follows is a chilling tale of dark magic, friendship, and some verrrrrry creepy dolls.

K. R. Alexander, K.R. Alexander (Author), Cassandra Morris (Narrator)

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El Perro con Sombrero: A Bilingual Doggy Tale

Derek Taylor Kent's El Perro con Sombrero is a funny, bilingual tale of a dog finding a family. ¡Perro! ¡Sombrero! ¡El perro con sombrero! Meet Pepe! Before he got a sombrero, he was a lonely dog living in the streets. Now he is a movie star, loved by everyone! Well, everyone except… ¡El Gato en Zapatos! El Gato is one sneaky, jealous kitty. Watch out, Pepe! A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company

Derek Taylor Kent (Author), Derek Taylor Kent, Jeannie Tirado (Narrator)

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The Talk: Conversations about Race, Love & Truth

This powerful collection of short stories, essays, and poems is a call-to-action that invites all families to be anti-racist and advocates for change. Thirty diverse, award-winning authors and illustrators--including Renee Watson (Piecing Me Together), Grace Lin (Where the Mountain Meets the Moon), Meg Medina (Merci Suarez Changes Gears), and Adam Gidwitz (The Inquisitor's Tale)--engage young people in frank discussions about racism, identity and self-esteem. Featuring stories filled with love, acceptance, truth, peace, and an assurance that there can be hope for a better tomorrow, The Talk is an inspiring anthology and must-have resource published in partnership with Just Us Books, a black-owned children's publishing company that's been in operation for over 30 years. Just Us Books continues its mission grounded in the same belief that helped launch the company: Good books make a difference. So, let's talk. Featured contributors: Selina Alko, Tracey Baptiste, Derrick Barnes, Natacha Bustos, Cozbi A. Cabrera, Raúl Colón, Adam Gidwitz, Nikki Grimes, Rudy Gutierrez, April Harrison, Wade Hudson, Gordon C. James, Minh Lê, E. B. Lewis, Grace Lin, Torrey Maldonado, Meg Medina, Christopher Myers, Daniel Nayeri, Zeke Peña, Peter H. Reynolds, Erin K. Robinson, Traci Sorell, Shadra Strickland, Don Tate, MaryBeth Timothy, Duncan Tonatiuh, Renée Watson, Valerie Wilson Wesley, Sharon Dennis Wyeth This audiobook includes a downloadable PDF of sources and notes from the authors. 'The go-to book for talking to kids about race and privilege. Thoughtful. Thought-provoking. A must-read for every family.' -Ellen Oh, editor of Flying Lessons & Other Stories and cofounder of We Need Diverse Books 'The ingredients are all here. May this magnificent collection inspire us to move from dialogue to deep action.' -Kirkus, Starred Review

Adam Gidwitz, April Harrison, Christopher Myers, Cozbi A. Cabrera, Daniel Nayeri, Derrick Barnes, Don Tate, Duncan Tonatiuh, E. B. Lewis, Erin K. Robinson, Gordon C. James, Grace Lin, Marybeth Timothy, Meg Medina, Minh Lê, Natacha Bustos, Nikki Grimes, Peter H. Reynolds, Raúl Colón, Renée Watson, Rudy Gutierrez, Selina Alko, Shadra Strickland, Sharon Dennis Wyeth, Torrey Maldonado, Tracey Baptiste, Traci Sorell, Valerie Wilson Wesley, Wade Hudson, Zeke Peña (Author), Catherine Ho, Fajer Al-Kaisi, Feodor Chin, Gisela Chípe, Guy Lockard, James Fouhey, Janina Edwards, Jesus E. Martinez, Lisa Renee Pitts, Michael Crouch, Nicole Lewis, Omar Leyva, Renata Friedman (Narrator)

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Twintuition: Double Dare

IDENTICAL TWINS CASSIE AND CAITLYN Waters may be able to see into the future, but they never anticipated how much their lives would change on their twelfth birthday. Their visions are getting stronger, their social studies teacher suspects they have special powers, and the grandmother they just found out about is in town to teach them how to better control what they foresee. While the girls devote their afternoons to strengthening their Sight, their days are spent competing in a class-wide game of Truth or Dare. But as the game goes on, the ideas get wilder and crazier . . . and even a little dangerous, too. When a vision shows the girls' friend getting hurt, Cassie and Caitlyn know that they're the only ones who can prevent it. They need to figure out what will happen before it's too late, but with their teacher waiting to catch them midvision, they're not sure they can risk looking into the future again. Can Cassie and Caitlyn dare to put the pieces together in time? Or will helping their friend mean that the truth will come out?

Tamera Mowry, Tia Mowry (Author), Channie Waites, Lisa Renee Pitts (Narrator)

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All He Knew

A novel in verse about a young deaf boy during World War II, the sister who loves him, and the conscientious objector who helps him. Inspired by true events. Henry has been deaf from an early age-he is intelligent and aware of langauge, but by age six, he has decided it's not safe to speak to strangers. When the time comes for him to start school, he is labeled 'unteachable.' Becasue his family has very little money, his parents and older sister, Molly, feel powerless to help him. Henry is sent to Riverview, a bleak institution where he is misunderstood, underestimated, and harshly treated. Victor, a conscientious objector to World War II, is part of a Civilian Public Service program offered as an alternative to the draft. In 1942, he arrives at Riverview to serve as an attendant and quickly sees that Henry is far from unteachable-he is brave, clever, and sometimes mischievous. In Victor's care, Henry begins to see how things can change for the better. Heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful, Helen Frost's All He Knew is inspired by true events and provides sharp insight into a little-known element of history.

Helen Frost (Author), Michael Crouch (Narrator)

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Share Your Rainbow: 18 Artists Draw Their Hope for the Future

When the storm subsides and the sun comes out, don't forget to look for the rainbow! Inspired by kids across the country displaying rainbows in their windows, acclaimed illustrators come together to imagine everything these rainbows represent: caring for one another, and our hopes for the future. In this collection of eighteen scenes, readers will lick an ice cream cone, swim in the ocean, cuddle close with cousins, and celebrate a birthday with a party full of friends and family. Each spread has a hidden rainbow for kids to find! An introduction by R. J. Palacio, New York Times bestselling author of Wonder, reminds us that rainbows have always been symbols of hope, and that as fleeting as a rainbow may seem, we can always look for the next one--in the sky, on the sidewalk, and in a window. 100% of net proceeds from the sale of this book will go to World Central Kitchen, using the power of food to help our communities weather this storm.

Tba, Various (Author), Catherine Ho (Narrator)

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Six Tales from Percy’s Park

Percy and his animal friends have delighted readers around the word for over thirty years! Here you can listen to six fantastic park adventures, performed by Jim Broadbent. Percy the park keeper works hard looking after the park and his animal friends who live there. But Percy still likes to find time for some fun and games. And of course in Percy’s Park there’s always time for a story… This fantastic collection brings together six entertaining adventures: The Secret Path (Text copyright © Nick Butterworth 1994) The Rescue Party (Text copyright © Nick Butterworth 1993) Percy’s Bumpy Ride (Text copyright © Nick Butterworth 1999) After the Storm (Text copyright © Nick Butterworth 1992) The Treasure Hunt (Text copyright © Nick Butterworth 1996) One Snowy Night (Text copyright © Nick Butterworth 1989)

Nick Butterworth (Author), Jim Broadbent (Narrator)

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Philly & Friends: Who Do I See in the Mirror?

Who Do I See in the Mirror? is a simple yet powerful book about a sweet little girl, Philly, who goes through a journey of discovering what makes her truly special. It reminds children to love who they are and that they are much more than their physical appearance. This sweet, beautifully-narrated book concludes with a strong message that it’s what is on the inside that counts. 'The little girl, Philly, has so much self-love, it's contagious.' As Philly looks at her reflection in the mirror, she realises that from her curly hair to her legs that love to dance, she is unique. But what makes her truly special is her good heart and curious mind. The important message conveyed is for children to love the skin they are in. It's what you are on the inside that matters most.

Vese Aghoghovbia Aladewolu (Author), Shakirat Giwa (Narrator)

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Relaxations for Children at Bedtime: Guided Relaxations for a Peaceful Night’s Sleep

This collection contains Bedtime Relaxations for Children, More Bedtime Relaxations for Children, and Relax Everyone. These guided relaxations have been devised to relax and soothe the busiest of minds at the end of the day. Relaxations for Children at Bedtime contains twelve different guided relaxations that can be listened to night after night. Each session will guide your child safely through a series of relaxation techniques and take them on different imaginary journeys that will help them clear their minds and relax physically and emotionally, making it easy for them to fall asleep. Learning to relax at an early age is an important life skill that can be drawn on at any time, however young or old. This program will allow you to stop worrying about your child falling asleep and take some time to rest and recharge yourself. Also included is a bonus track, “Relax Everyone,” a guided relaxation that is suitable for the whole family. This audio class has been devised and narrated by leading yoga, relaxation, and meditation teacher Sue Fuller. Sue has been teaching yoga since 1995 and is the creator of the Yoga 2 Hear range of audio yoga classes. She is also a course author for the BSY and a regular columnist for Natural Health (UK).

Sue Fuller (Author), Sue Fuller (Narrator)

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Any Dream is Possible

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 3rd and up Hi, my name is Christopher and I live in the poor town of Santa Rita. I have to work with my father to help put food on the table for my family. Despite this responsibility I have always had a passionate dream to become a music star! One day I came across a music teacher, named Michael, who gave me a chance of a lifetime to live out my dream despite financial, social and academic hardships. Learn how I overcame challenges to achieve my dreams! Any Dream is Possible is a relatable story that many children live out in their everyday lives. The message portrayed in these pages teaches that if you hold on and act upon your dreams, no matter how unrealistic they may seem, Any Dream is Possible!

Bill Stevens (Author), Bill Stevens (Narrator)

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