Health & Family Audiobooks

T.K. and the Face Snaps

T.K. and his family moved from Oklahoma to California because a big dust storm in April of 1935 ruined their farm. Their life is hard as the whole family picks crops for a living and they live in a tent. When a photographer comes to their camp to take pictures of the workers, T.K. decides he wants to have his picture taken so the photographer can tell his story.

Susan Martins Miller (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Tabaquismo

¿Qué es el tabaquismo? Es la adicción al tabaco provocada, principalmente, por uno de sus componentes activos: la nicotina. La acción de dicha sustancia acaba condicionando el abuso de su consumo. Este audio nos ayudara a saber las causas, consecuencias de esta adicción que a muchos los ha llevado hasta la muerte

Oslos Molina Palacios (Author), Jorge Palacios (Narrator)

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Tad

Sometimes the biggest stories come from the smallest beginnings… Meet Tad. She’s the smallest tadpole in a big pond, and lives there with all her tadbrothers and tadsisters. Although something else lives there too… BIG BLUB! And when everyone else starts to disappear, Tad starts to wonder if Big Blub will get her too… Or is everyone else going somewhere else; somewhere better? And if so, will Tad ever get there too? A big story about a tiny tadpole – about growing up, branching out, and taking a leap into life. Shortlisted for the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize and from the award-winning creator of The Storm Whale and Granddad’s Island, Tad is the perfect story for everyone who’s ever grown up, or still has a way to go…

Benji Davies (Author), Dawn O’porter (Narrator)

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Tainted by Hate: A Novella about Friendship: A Novella about Friendship

Tainted by Hate a short read about friendship. It takes guts to continue or runaway. Especially in a world where generational family breakdown and parental frustrations still continue. This book shows how depression in a family can make life at home a strain for teenagers. Interesting story of a teen and her life as to how she has been dictated by adults and how her behaviors are controlled. But this teen takes the painful but courageous steps to change. In fact, she has only two options: either lose the only happiness she know or go against the only love. What will she do? How will she cope with the situation?

Patrice M Foster (Author), Aundrea Mitchell (Narrator)

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Take a Deep Breath

After Lily knocks over his block castle Tex learns that the steps Ms. French taught them to calm down really work.

Lissa Rovetch (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Take Back the Block

'This book made me want to step aside, hand over the mic, and listen to Wes. A must-read.' --Mariama J. Lockington, author of For Black Girls Like Me Brand-new kicks, ripped denim shorts, Supreme tee-- Wes Henderson has the best style in sixth grade. That--and hanging out with his crew (his best friends since little-kid days) and playing video games--is what he wants to be thinking about at the start of the school year, not the protests his parents are always dragging him to. But when a real estate developer makes an offer to buy Kensington Oaks, the neighborhood Wes has lived his whole life, everything changes. The grownups are supposed to have all the answers, but all they're doing is arguing. Even Wes's best friends are fighting. And some of them may be moving. Wes isn't about to give up the only home he's ever known. Wes has always been good at puzzles, and he knows there has to be a missing piece that will solve this puzzle and save the Oaks. But can he find it . . . before it's too late? Exploring community, gentrification, justice, and friendship, Take Back the Block introduces an irresistible 6th grader and asks what it means to belong--to a place and a movement--and to fight for what you believe in. * 'Outstanding.'-School Library Journal, Starred Review * "Transformative."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review 'Filled with hope, friendship, and grit.' --Stacy McAnulty, best-selling author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 'Timely and penetrating.' --Kelly Starling Lyons, author of Sing a Song: How Lift Every Voice and Sing Inspired Generations 'Chrystal Giles's sparkling debut will have you standing up and cheering.' --Lisa Yee, award winning author of Millicent Min, Girl Genius 'Chrystal Giles really nailed it. I loved this book.' --Linda Williams Jackson, award winning author of Midnight Without a Moon 'Necessary and inspiring. An empowering read.' --Ashley Herring Blake, author of the Stonewall Honor Book Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World 'Wes will welcome middle grade readers into his delightful circle of friends, his strong and loving family, and his powerful community.' --Barbara Dee, author of the ALA Notable Children's Book Maybe He Just Likes You

Chrystal D. Giles (Author), Chrystal D. Giles, Genesis Oliver (Narrator)

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Taking a Trip

Tex and Indi take a road trip with their family to visit Grandma. On the way they stop for lunch and buy Grandma a present at the candy store before coming up with a special present to bring Cow.

Lissa Rovetch (Author), Highlights For Children (Narrator)

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Taking Up Space (Unabridged edition)

From beloved author Alyson Gerber comes another realistic contemporary novel perfect for fans of Judy Blume. Sarah loves basketball more than anything. Crushing it on the court makes her feel like she matters. And it's the only thing that helps her ignore how much it hurts when her mom forgets to feed her. But lately Sarah can't even play basketball right. She's slower now and missing shots she should be able to make. Her body doesn't feel like it's her own anymore. She's worried that changing herself back to how she used to be is the only way she can take control over what's happening. When Sarah's crush asks her to be partners in a cooking competition, she feels pulled in a million directions. She'll have to dig deep to stand up for what she needs at home, be honest with her best friends, and accept that she doesn't need to change to feel good about herself. Booklist described Gerber's novels in starred reviews as both 'highly empathetic' and 'truly inspiring.' Taking Up Space promises to be a realistic and compelling story about struggling with body image and learning that true self-esteem comes from within.

Alyson Gerber (Author), Cassandra Morris (Narrator)

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Tales From the Tank: Season 1 Episode 2: Meeting Melinda's Father

Telling Melinda he could talk, was his choice. Melinda telling her father that he could talk, wasn't. Trapped in a cup, Teensie has to speak up for himself and demand respect from the people who care for him. A message from Teensie: Being in a tank has its advantages. Primarily, people forget that I’m there. I mean, let’s be realistic for a moment, even when they do remember I’m around, they don’t see me as a threat. I’m just a harmless goldfish. But that’s not my full story. See, I’m more than just a goldfish. I can talk - and the people I talk to can understand me. I live with an amazing family, Melinda and her father, who are doing everything they can do to keep me safe and give me the life I dream about. Melinda has her books, and I have mine. This is my side of the story. In Tales From the Tank you’ll hear about what actually goes on in the Longers' home, and out in the community! Come with me, and let me take you underwater to experience the adventure my way! From Porsche Ray: This short story is Season 1: Episode 1 of Tales From the Tank - short stories that take place within the full-size novels. Season 1 matches up with Book 1 of the MELINDA series, “Melinda and Her Father Go Scuba Diving'. These stories contain bonus content NOT included in the novels, but the storyline does run parallel to what you will see in the larger books. Like all books in the MELINDA series, the content is safe, fun, and absolutely age-appropriate.

Porsche Ray (Author), Mallorie Peters (Narrator)

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Tales From the Tank: Season 1 Episode 3: Fish Out of Water

Swimming is easy for Teensie. Not so much for Melinda and her Father. While they discuss the difficulties they are having with their SCUBA lessons, he must advocate for himself to get out of the plastic baggie and into a proper travel tank. A message from Teensie: Being in a tank has its advantages. Primarily, people forget that I’m there. I mean, let’s be realistic for a moment, even when they do remember I’m around, they don’t see me as a threat. I’m just a harmless goldfish. But that’s not my full story. See, I’m more than just a goldfish. I can talk - and the people I talk to can understand me. I live with an amazing family, Melinda and her father, who are doing everything they can do to keep me safe and give me the life I dream about. Melinda has her books, and I have mine. This is my side of the story. In Tales From the Tank you’ll hear about what actually goes on in the Longers' home, and out in the community! Come with me, and let me take you underwater to experience the adventure my way! From Porsche Ray: This short story is Season 1: Episode 3 of Tales From the Tank - short stories that take place within the full-size novels. Season 1 matches up with Book 1 of the MELINDA series, “Melinda and Her Father Go Scuba Diving'. These stories contain bonus content NOT included in the novels, but the storyline does run parallel to what you will see in the larger books. Like all books in the MELINDA series, the content is safe, fun, and absolutely age-appropriate.

Porsche Ray (Author), Mallorie Peters (Narrator)

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Tales From the Tank: Season 1 Episode 4: The Flight

The Longers' family have spent weeks with Teensie. They take him out into the community and listen to what he wants to say. The airplane is different. There, he's seen as 'just a pet,' and restricted from viewing the plane's take-off and landing. This doesn't sit well with Teensie. A message from Teensie: Being in a tank has its advantages. Primarily, people forget that I’m there. I mean, let’s be realistic for a moment, even when they do remember I’m around, they don’t see me as a threat. I’m just a harmless goldfish. But that’s not my full story. See, I’m more than just a goldfish. I can talk - and the people I talk to can understand me. I live with an amazing family, Melinda and her father, who are doing everything they can do to keep me safe and give me the life I dream about. Melinda has her books, and I have mine. This is my side of the story. In Tales From the Tank you’ll hear about what actually goes on in the Longers' home, and out in the community! Come with me, and let me take you underwater to experience the adventure my way! From Porsche Ray: This short story is Season 1: Episode 4 of Tales From the Tank - short stories that take place within the full-size novels. Season 1 matches up with Book 1 of the MELINDA series, “Melinda and Her Father Go Scuba Diving'. These stories contain bonus content NOT included in the novels, but the storyline does run parallel to what you will see in the larger books. Like all books in the MELINDA series, the content is safe, fun, and absolutely age-appropriate.

Porsche Ray (Author), Mallorie Peters (Narrator)

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Tales From the Tank: Season 1: Episode 1: Teensie Talks

Teensie has just been struck by lightning and is hearing a strange voice! Join him as he learns about his new-found power and imagines the things he can accomplish with it! A message from Teensie: Being in a tank has its advantages. Primarily, people forget that I’m there. I mean, let’s be realistic for a moment, even when they do remember I’m around, they don’t see me as a threat. I’m just a harmless goldfish. But that’s not my full story. See, I’m more than just a goldfish. I can talk - and the people I talk to can understand me. I live with an amazing family, Melinda and her father, who are doing everything they can do to keep me safe and give me the life I dream about. Melinda has her books, and I have mine. This is my side of the story. In Tales From the Tank you’ll hear about what actually goes on in the Longers' home, and out in the community! Come with me, and let me take you underwater to experience the adventure my way! From Porsche Ray: This short story is Season 1: Episode 1 of Tales From the Tank - short stories that take place within the full-size novels. Season 1 matches up with Book 1 of the MELINDA series, “Melinda and Her Father Go Scuba Diving'. These stories contain bonus content NOT included in the novels, but the storyline does run parallel to what you will see in the larger books. Like all books in the MELINDA series, the content is safe, fun, and absolutely age-appropriate.

Porsche Ray (Author), Mallorie Peters (Narrator)

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