Health & Family Audiobooks

Kalinka and Grakkle

Can a perky little bird with an eye for neatness and a very messy monster find a way to be friends? Kalinka's a showy little bird with an eye for neatness, but her grumpy neighbor Grakkle doesn't care one bit about cleaning. He just wants to relax in his favorite chair and soak his feet in a cool bucket of pickle juice. "Grakk!" he complains as Kalinka "tidies up" his messes. "You're welcome," she responds. They simply aren't on the same wavelength. Can an unfortunate accident plus a little humor and empathy help an odd couple like this see eye to eye?

Julie Paschkis (Author), Eevin Hartsough (Narrator)

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Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid book 4)

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Dog Days by Jeff Kinney, read by Dan Russell. The way I like to spend my summer holidays is in front of the TV, playing video games with the curtains closed and the light turned off. Unfortunately, Mom's idea of the perfect summer holiday is different from mine. Greg's mom has a vision of 'family togetherness' that really doesn't sound a whole lot of fun. But there's a brand-new addition to the Heffley family to contend with and it looks like Greg might be outnumbered. It could be a real dog of a summer . . .

Jeff Kinney (Author), Dan Russell (Narrator)

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What Was the Holocaust?

A thoughtful and age-appropriate introduction to an unimaginable event--the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a genocide on a scale never before seen, with as many as twelve million people killed in Nazi death camps--six million of them Jews. Gail Herman traces the rise of Hitler and the Nazis, whose rabid anti-Semitism led first to humiliating anti-Jewish laws, then to ghettos all over Eastern Europe, and ultimately to the Final Solution. She presents just enough information for an elementary-school audience in a readable, well-researched book that covers one of the most horrible events in history. Includes a letter from the editor and series creator, Jane O'Connor.

, Gail Herman, Who HQ (Author), Kathleen Gati (Narrator)

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The Boy Who Grew Dragons

Imagine if you could grow dragons ... in your very own garden! When Tomas discovers a strange old tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden, he doesn't think much of it. But he takes the funny fruit from the tree back into the house - and gets the shock and delight of his life when a tiny dragon hatches! The tree is a dragonfruit tree, and Tomas has got his very own dragon, Flicker ... Tomas soon finds out that life with Flicker is great fun, but also very ... unpredictable. Yes, dragons are wonderful, but they also set fire to your toothbruth and leave your pants hanging from the TV aerial. Tomas has to learn how to look after Flicker - and quickly. And then something extraordinary happens - more dragonfruits appear on the tree. Tomas is officially growing dragons ... The first book in a sparky and utterly enchanting new series. 'My favourite sort of book - warm, funny, full of heart' POLLY FABER, author of MANGO & BAMBANG 'Andy Shepherd's debut is the literary equivalent of a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows: a warm, sweet treat that, the moment I finished it, made me crave the next one. An enchanting triumph.' MAZ EVANS, author of WHO LET THE GODS OUT?

Andy Shepherd (Author), Ewan Goddard (Narrator)

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Ascension: A Phobos novel

The first book in a heartstopping, high-octane new space series Six girls, six boys. Each in the two separate bays of a single spaceship. They have six minutes each week to seduce and to make their choices, under the unblinking eye of the on-board cameras. They are the contenders in the Genesis programme, the world's craziest speed-dating show ever, aimed at creating the first human colony on Mars. Leonor, an 18 year old orphan, is one of the chosen ones. She has signed up for glory. She has signed up for love. She has signed up for a one-way ticket. Even if the dream turns to a nightmare, it is too late for regrets. 'This thrilling space odyssey will keep you turning pages late into the night' C. J. Daugherty, author of NIGHT SCHOOL

Victor Dixen (Author), Billie Fulford-Brown (Narrator)

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Cowboy and Octopus

Peanut butter and jelly. George and Martha. Frog and Toad. Cowboy and . . . Octopus? Yes, that's right. Meet Cowboy and Octopus--the next great pair to become a household name. Cowboy likes beans'n'bacon and bacon'n'beans. Octopus eats raw seafood. Octopus prefers knock-knock jokes, but Cowboy doesn't get them. How will these two ever be friends? Told in several humorous mini-stories, the famous Stinky Cheese Man duo of Scieszka and Smith have created sweet--and of course hilarious--tales of an unlikely friendship.

Jon Scieszka (Author), Mike Ferreri (Narrator)

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There's a Big Beautiful World Out There!

There are a lot of things to be scared of, that’s for sure. There are mean-looking dogs, booming thunderstorms, spiders and other creepy crawly things. All this scary stuff may make you want to hide under your covers and never come out. Hiding is easy, but will it really make everything better?

Nancy Carlson (Author), Khristine Hvam, Kristine Hvam (Narrator)

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The Jigsaw Jungle

A mysterious treasure hunt helps to heal a broken family in critically acclaimed author Kristin Levine's first contemporary tale-perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Jennifer L. Holm Claudia Dalton's father has disappeared. What began as a late night at work has spiraled into a missing persons case-one that's left twelve-year-old Claudia questioning everything she's ever known about her father and their family. But when she finally gets word from her dad, it turns out he isn't missing at all. He's just gone to "think things over" and visit an old friend, whatever that means. Feeling confused and helpless, Claudia starts to assemble a scrapbook, gathering emails, receipts, phone transcripts and more, all in a desperate attempt to figure out what's happening with her dad. Claudia's investigation deepens at her grandfather's house, where she receives an envelope containing a puzzle piece and a cryptic message. It's this curious first clue that sets Claudia on an unexpected treasure hunt that she hopes will bring her dad home and heal whatever's gone wrong with her family. Told through the pages of Claudia's scrapbook, The Jigsaw Jungle is a moving story of a family lost and then found, with a dash of mystery and loads of heart, from award-winning author and middle-grade master Kristin Levine.

Kristin Levine (Author), Erin Cahill (Narrator)

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She Loves You (Yeah, Yeah, Yeah)

'Filled with love, hope, and longing, this is a novel for readers of all ages.' - Holly Goldberg Sloan Bestselling author Ann Hood crafts a funny, heartfelt story of a girl growing up in the heart of Beatlemania. The year is 1966. The Vietnam War rages overseas, the Beatles have catapulted into stardom, and twelve-year-old Rhode Island native Trudy Mixer is not thrilled with life. Her best friend, Michelle, has decided to become a cheerleader, everyone at school is now calling her Gertrude (her hated real name), and the gem of her middle school career, the Beatles fan club, has dwindled down to only three other members--the least popular kids at school. And at home, her workaholic father has become even more distant. Determined to regain her social status and prove herself to her father, Trudy looks toward the biggest thing happening worldwide: the Beatles. She is set on seeing them in Boston during their final world tour--and meeting her beloved Paul McCartney. So on a hot August day, unknown to their families, Trudy and crew set off on their journey, each of them with soaring hopes for what lies ahead.In her signature prose, Hood crafts an extraordinary story of growing up, making unexpected connections, and following your dreams even as the world in front of you--and the world at large--is changing too fast.

Ann Hood (Author), Holly Linneman (Narrator)

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The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle

A determined 12-year-old girl bikes across the country in this quirky and charming debut middle grade novel. Introverted Bicycle has lived most of her life at the Mostly Silent Monastery in Washington, D.C. When her guardian, Sister Wanda, announces that Bicycle is going to attend a camp where she will learn to make friends, Bicycle says no way and sets off on her bike for San Francisco to meet her idol, a famous cyclist, certain he will be her first true friend. Who knew that a ghost would haunt her handlebars and that she would have to contend with bike-hating dogs, a bike-loving horse, bike-crushing pigs, and a mysterious lady dressed in black. Over the uphills and downhills of her journey, Bicycle discovers that friends are not such a bad thing to have after all, and that a dozen cookies really can solve most problems.

Christina Uss (Author), Jennifer Barnhart (Narrator)

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Where Did the Sneeze Go?: A week in the life of Max

Where has Max's sneeze gone? Spend a week with Max as he waits for his sneeze to find him. From Aunt Suzy's perfume to Grandpa's sawdust, Max spends the week with a nose irritated and ready to sneeze, but every time he thinks it's about to happen ... nothing. Until he picks some flowers for Mum!Children will enjoy identifying with the characters and routines in this story, and observing the differences. This story has been designed as a discussion point so that children and carers can talk about 'same' and 'different' so that children learn that we all lead different lives and that different doesn't mean wrong. Also available as an ebook and as a two-in-one print edition with 'Who caught the Yawn?'

Jennifer Mosher, Todd Sharp (Author), Kirsty Gillmore (Narrator)

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Dating Advice for Women: Dating With Dignity, 20 Winning Dating Tips for Women of All Ages

Dating With Dignity, 20 Winning Dating Tips for Women of All Ages! - Learn the secrets of great dating relationships - Avoid stress, pain, and regrets from bad dating decisions - Get dating & relationship advice that creates happiness - Set meaningful relationship goals for dating - Develop new dating habits that will ensure your success Have you been suffering from relational pain, regrets, confusion, disappointment, or maybe even abuse? I know what it feels like, trust me, and I want to save you some pain, that's why I created this course! Experience is what enables me to relate to your struggles and help you step-by-step. If you want to learn how to avoid awful relationships and how to build awesome relationships, this course has been created with you in mind. The skills you will develop during this course include: - Establishing good character discernment - Creating new relational thinking patterns - Avoiding relationships that destroy you and your life - Finding and building healthy, meaningful relationships that enrich your life In this book you'll learn how to: - Learn the secrets of great dating relationships - Avoid stress, pain, and regrets from bad dating decisions - Get dating & relationship advice that creates happiness - Set meaningful relationship goals for dating - Develop new dating habits that will ensure your success What you will find in the book - Introduction to Dating - Understand the stages of men - Learning to know thy self - The meeting phase - Secrets of men - Common dating mistakes - The Etiquette of Dating - Dating Advice for women - Dating Tips

Rina Mcnally (Author), Janelle Bigham (Narrator)

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