Health & Family Audiobooks

Sahara Special

There are two files on Sahara Jones. The one the school counselor keeps is evidence that she's a fifth grader who needs special education. The other is the book Sahara is secretly writing, her Heart-Wrenching Life Story and Amazing Adventures. The latest chapter in her book unfolds when her mother insists that she be taken out of special ed. So Sahara is facing fifth grade in a regular classroom, again. Enter, Miss Pointy, the new fifth grade teacher. With her elegant colored lipstick, and strange subjects such as "Puzzling" and "Time Travel," she's like no other teacher Sahara has ever known. Through Miss Pointy's unusual teaching, storytelling, and quiet support, Sahara finds the courage to overcome her fears and prove which file shows her true self.

Esme Raji Codell (Author), Phylicia Rashad (Narrator)

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Salmon for Supper

Alix wants to catch and cook fresh salmon for supper but first she has to help her family with the chores.

Ann Ingalls (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Salt: A Story of Friendship in a Time of War

Anikwa and James, twelve years old in 1812, spend their days fishing, trapping, and exploring together in the forests of the Indiana Territory. To Anikwa and his family, members of the Miami tribe, this land has been home for centuries. As traders, James's family has ties to the Miami community as well as to the American soldiers in the fort. Now tensions are rising--the British and American armies prepare to meet at Fort Wayne for a crucial battle, and Native Americans from surrounding tribes gather in Kekionga to protect their homeland. After trading stops and precious commodities, like salt, are withheld, the fort comes under siege, and war ravages the land. James and Anikwa, like everyone around them, must decide where their deepest loyalties lie. Can their families--and their friendship--survive? In "Salt, "Printz Honor author Helen Frost offers a compelling look at a difficult time in history. "[Readers] will come away with heightened sympathy for non-combatants caught up in the course of violent change."-- The Wall Street Journal, "Sensitive and smart: a poetic vista for historical insight as well as cultural awareness." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review

Helen Frost (Author), Michael Bakkensen, Tandy Cronyn, Tom Picasso (Narrator)

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Sam er for Genert til at Sige Goddag

Den generte bjørn Sam gemmer sig, når det er tid til at hilse på venner og familie. Han er så genert at han kommer til at rode sig ud i pinlige situationer. Hans mor hjælper ham og lærer ham hvordan man siger pænt 'goddag.' Efter et stykke tid hvor han øver sig flittigt bliver han rigtig dygtig til at sige 'goddag' og synes nærmest det er sjovt. En sød historie til børn fra 3 til 7. Et godt hjælpemiddel for forældre og pædagoger for at sætte en samtale i gang om generthed og selvtillid. Den danske forfatter Christina Louise, som selv er introvert, har dyb forståelse for hvor svært det kan være for børn at skulle give hånd og sige pænt 'goddag.' Historien findes også som ebog og på tryk.

Christina Louise (Author), Christina Louise (Narrator)

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Sam is te Verlegen om Hallo te Zeggen

Sam verbergt zich als het tijd is om vrienden en familie te groeten. Zijn verlegenheid brengt hem steeds in gekke situaties totdat Mama Beer hem leert om netjes 'hallo' te zeggen. Dit kinderboek is voor introverte en verlegen kinderen bedoeld. Met behulp van deze schattige verhaal kunnen ouders en pedagogen het gesprek over verlegenheid en sociale vaardigheden aangaan. De kersverse auteur Christina Louise schrijft vanuit haar hart. Ze is zelf introvert en begrijpt heel goed de problemen waarmee kinderen kunnen worden geconfronteerd. Dit verhaal is ook beschikbaar als ebook en gedrukte boek.

Christina Louise (Author), Paul Goinga (Narrator)

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Sam the Shy Bear Learns to Say Hello

Sam the Shy Bear hides when it is time to say hello to friends and family. His shyness keeps landing him in embarrassing situations until Mama Bear helps him learn how to say “hello” with confidence. This debut children’s story for pre-schoolers teaches young readers the important social skill of greeting others. Sam the Shy Bear Learns to Say “Hello” also exists as a picture book with cute illustrations. It is great for teaching children about emotions and relationships with others and can help start the conversation about shyness and social skills. Brand new author Christina Louise writes from the heart. A born introvert, she understands the struggle that children face when learning new social skills.

Christina Louise (Author), Christina Louise (Narrator)

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Sam Toes

Nathan's new stepsister has asthma which means he has to find a new home for his cat.

Lee Ebler (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Sam's Super Seats

A joyful picture book, adapted for audio, about a disabled girl with cerebral palsy who goes back-to-school shopping with her best friends, from #DisabledandCute creator and The Pretty One author Keah Brown. Sam loves herself, learning, and making her family and friends laugh. She also loves comfortable seats, including a graceful couch named after Misty Copeland and Laney, the sassy backseat of Mom's car. After a busy morning of rest, Sam and her friends try on cute outfits at the mall and imagine what the new school year might bring. It's not until Sam feels tired, and the new seat she meets isn't so super, that she discovers what might be her best idea all day. With hilarious, charming text by Keah Brown, Sam's Super Seats celebrates the beauty of self-love, the power of rest, and the necessity of accessible seating in public spaces. Includes narrative description of art for those with low/limited vision.

Keah Brown (Author), Keah Brown (Narrator)

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Samantha Spinner and the Boy in the Ball

Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the third book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and classics like Holes. At last! Samantha Spinner tracked down her uncle! Now it's her big chance to learn everything. And now that he's safe and sound, it's time to get some answers. There are so many questions to ask--it's almost impossible to know where to start. Where did the RAIN come from? And what about the SUN? Who made the umbrella and all the incredible ways to travel? What did Uncle Paul mean when he told her to watch out for the... Wait a minute. Nipper's missing. Where did he go? What's that strange trail of yarn? Can't a girl take her eyes off her super-annoying little brother for ten minutes? (If you've been paying attention, then you know that the answer to that last question is 'No! Of course not!') *Includes the author's original theme music and exclusive audio puzzles created and narrated by the author Praise for the Samantha Spinner series: 'A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles . . . [that is] sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers.' --Kirkus Reviews 'Wild, wacky, and occasionally gross.' --The Bulletin

Russell Ginns (Author), Grover Gardner, Kathleen Mcinerney (Narrator)

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Samantha Spinner and the Perplexing Pants

Take another super-big globe-trotting, plaid pants spotting adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the fourth book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series! Perfect for fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library and the Secret series, and classics like Holes and The Westing Game. Samantha Spinner's Uncle Paul has gone missing again. But this time, he left behind a yellow mitten and a note: Watch out for the SNOW! That's weird, especially because they're in Seattle . . . and it's the middle of summer! Samantha has defeated ninjas, battled clowns, and faced down daredevils. But with the sinister SNOW, she may have met her math!* A puzzling uncle, a mission to Michigan, and a mysterious mitten. Let's hope Samantha's super-annoying brother can lend her a hand with . . . the PERPLEXING PANTS! *That's a super-secret clue.

Russell Ginns (Author), Grover Gardner, Kathleen Mcinerney (Narrator)

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Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs

Get ready for more round-the-world adventure with Samantha Spinner and her brother, Nipper, in the second book in this hilarious, puzzle-packed series filled with super-secret messages! Perfect for fans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and classics like Holes. When Samantha Spinner's uncle Paul disappeared, he left presents for his nieces and nephew. Samantha's sister, Buffy, got $2,400,000,000. Her brother, Nipper, got the New York Yankees. Samantha got . . . a rusty old umbrella. Wow! So unfair, Uncle Paul. Well, it seemed unfair--until Samantha discovered that the old umbrella holds the plans for a super-secret network of transit systems that covers the globe. It's the ticket to danger and adventure beyond anyone's wildest dreams. But Uncle Paul is still missing. And Samantha just received a new gift from him: a pair of strange purple sunglasses. Are they another powerful present? A clue to his whereabouts? Or just a bad fashion choice? Samantha and Nipper need to figure it out fast, because . . . here comes the SUN! Praise for Samantha Spinner and the Super Secret Plans, Book 1 in the Samantha Spinner series: 'A winning mix of fast-paced action, fascinating facts, bathroom humor, and hidden puzzles . . . [that is] sure to please action-loving middle-grade readers.' --Kirkus Reviews 'Full of adventure and survival . . . [and with] characters [who] are likable, realistic, and well rounded . . . [Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans is] great for [readers of] series like The 39 Clues.' --School Library Journal

Russell Ginns (Author), Grover Gardner, Kathleen Mcinerney (Narrator)

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Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans

For fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library and the Secret series, and classics like Holes and The Westing Game, the first book in a hilarious new series about a girl, her brother, and some super-big globe-trotting adventures. Samantha Spinner's Uncle Paul disappeared, and here's what he left: * Samantha's sister got a check for $2,400,000,000. * Samantha's brother got the New York Yankees. * And Samantha got a rusty red umbrella with a tag hanging off its worn handle. The tag says "Watch out for the RAIN." Thanks a lot, Uncle Paul. After all the strawberry waffles, stories, and puzzles they've shared, how could he just leave without saying goodbye? And what is the meaning of that mysterious message? The answer is simple. Sam knows in her heart that Uncle Paul is in danger. And if he taught her anything, it's that not everything is exactly what it seems. Which is why we should pay close attention to that rusty red umbrella. The RAIN is coming and Samantha Spinner is about to find herself mixed up in some super-important, super-dangerous, super-secret plans. And don't miss what happens next to Samantha, Nipper, and Dennis in Samantha Spinner and the Spectacular Specs!

Russell Ginns (Author), Grover Gardner, Kathleen McInerney (Narrator)

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