Health & Family Audiobooks

The Line Tender

Heartbreaking but also filled with wit and hope, The Line Tender is the story of Lucy, the daughter of a marine biologist and a rescue diver, and the summer that changes her life. If she ever wants to lift the cloud of grief over her family and community, she must complete the research her late mother began. She must follow the sharks. Wherever the sharks led, Lucy Everhart's marine-biologist mother was sure to follow. In fact, she was on a boat far off the coast of Massachusetts, collecting shark data when she died suddenly. Lucy was seven. Since then Lucy and her father have kept their heads above water--thanks in large part to a few close friends and neighbors. But June of her twelfth summer brings more than the end of school and a heat wave to sleepy Rockport. On one steamy day, the tide brings a great white--and then another tragedy, cutting short a friendship everyone insists was 'meaningful' but no one can tell Lucy what it all meant. To survive the fresh wave of grief, Lucy must grab the line that connects her depressed father, a stubborn fisherman, and a curious old widower to her mother's unfinished research on the Great White's return to Cape Cod. If Lucy can find a way to help this unlikely quartet follow the sharks her mother loved, she'll finally be able to look beyond what she's lost and toward what's left to be discovered. Funny, poignant, and deeply moving, The Line Tender is a story of nature's enduring mystery and the people willing to seek meaning and connection within it.

Kate Allen (Author), Jenna Lamia (Narrator)

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The Lines We Cross

A remarkable story about the power of choosing tolerance from one of the most important voices in contemporary Muslim literature, critically acclaimed author Randa Abdel-Fattah. Michael usually concerns himself with basketball and hanging out with his friends, but every once in a while, his parents drag him to meetings and rallies with their anti-immigrant group. And it all makes sense to Michael. Until Mina, a beautiful girl from the other side of the protest lines, shows up at his school, and turns out to be funny, smart -- and a Muslim refugee from Afghanistan. Suddenly, his parents' politics seem much more complicated. Mina has already had a long and arduous journey leaving behind her besieged home in Afghanistan, and the frigid welcome at her new school is daunting. She just wants to settle in and help her parents get their restaurant up and running. But nothing about her new community will be that easy. As tensions increase, lines are drawn. Michael has to decide where he stands. Mina has to protect herself and her family. Both have to choose what they want their world to look like.

Randa Abdel-Fattah (Author), Candice Moll, Tim Pocock (Narrator)

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The Linsey Davis Children's Audio Collection: Includes One Big Heart, The World Is Awake, Stay This

An audio download for all ages of three beloved picture books written by bestselling author and ABC news correspondent Linsey Davis This three-book audio download of Linsey Davis's picture books is sure to please listeners young and old with their inspiration message of love. This Download includes: One Big Heart The World Is Awake Stay This Way Forever The Audio Download: - Great gift idea for Christmas, birthdays, or any time - Appropriate for all ages, young and old - Content written by Linsey Davis

Linsey Davis (Author), Linsey Davis (Narrator)

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The Lion and the Mouse: Enlightening Bedtime Stories

This is an audio narration/rendition of one of Aesop’s fable, entitled The Lion and the Mouse. There are also Eastern variants of the story, all of which demonstrate mutual dependence regardless of size or status. This is a wonderful lesson about the importance of kindness. There the narration is done with a British accent and original New Age music.

Aesop (Author), Ari Ross (Narrator)

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The Lion King

EVERYTHING THE LIGHT TOUCHES IS THEIR KINGDOM. When a lion cub named Simba is born, his father, King Mufasa, introduces him to the beautiful Pride Lands he will one day rule. But when Mufasa is killed unexpectedly, young Simba blames himself. Unable to face his family, he runs away, leaving the Pride Lands under the rule of his evil uncle, Scar. Years later, the young prince must make a choice. Will he reclaim his homeland or turn his back on the kingdom in its darkest hour?

Disney Press, Elizabeth Rudnick (Author), Janina Edwards (Narrator)

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The Lions of Little Rock

Everything’s changing for twelve-year-old Marlee. Her brother’s gone off to college and her sister’s moved out of the room they’ve shared since Marlee was born. To Marlee, it feels like her whole world’s falling apart. On top of all that, she’s starting middle school and has to break in new teachers—teachers who don’t yet know Marlee doesn’t talk. At least not until she meets Liz, the new girl at school. Liz is she’s brave, brash and always knows the right thing to say, especially to the resident mean girl, Sally. Liz even helps Marlee overcome her fear of speaking. But when Liz leaves school without even a good-bye, the rumor is that Liz was really a colored girl caught passing for white. Marlee decides that doesn’t matter. She just wants her friend back. And to stay friends, Marlee and Liz are even willing to take on segregation and the dangers their friendship could bring to both their families.

Kristin Levine (Author), Julia Whelan (Narrator)

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The List

It happens every September- the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each year. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest.The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the centre of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience. With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgements of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.

Siobhan Vivian (Author), Madeleine Rose, Madeline Rose (Narrator)

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The List of Things That Will Not Change

EIGHT STARRED REVIEWS! The reassuring book kids and families need right now. 'An absolute original . . . a story that kids will love.' --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things will always stay the same. A soon-to-be classic by the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me. After her parents' divorce, Bea's life became different in many ways. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things that will stay the same. The first and most important: Mom and Dad will always love Bea, and each other. When Dad tells Bea that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is thrilled. Bea loves Jesse, and when he and Dad get married, she'll finally (finally!) have what she's always wanted--a sister. Even though she's never met Jesse's daughter, Sonia, Bea is sure that they'll be 'just like sisters anywhere.' As the wedding day approaches, Bea will learn that making a new family brings questions, surprises, and joy, and readers will discover why the New York Times called Rebecca Stead a 'writer of great feeling.' 'Uplifting without sentimentality, timely not trendy, and utterly engaging.' --Kirkus Reviews, starred review 'No author writing today observes young lives with more clarity, tenderness, and grace.' --Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan 'Stead truly understands the inner life of kids.' --Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Hello, Universe and You Go First

Rebecca Stead (Author), Rachel L. Jacobs (Narrator)

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The little book of Self-Esteem and Money Affirmations

Arе thеrе mеѕѕаgеѕ thаt реорlе саn givе tо сhildrеn, tо thеmѕеlvеѕ, аnd tо еасh оthеr thаt will nurturе the dеvеlорmеnt оf hеаlthу ѕеlf-еѕtееm, ѕuрроrt реrѕоnаl grоwth, еnсоurаgе appropriate behavior, аnd еnhаnсе thеrареutiс change? Thiѕ ԛuеѕtiоn iѕ an imроrtаnt оnе in thе fiеldѕ оf раrеnt еduсаtiоn, соunѕеling, and рѕусhоlоgу bесаuѕе thеѕе mеѕѕаgеѕ, оr аffirmаtiоnѕ, mау bе a ѕimрlе heuristic tool thаt саn bе uѕеd mаnу wауѕ tо hеlр реорlе.  Thеrе аrе many ԛuеѕtiоnѕ tо bе аnѕwеrеd соnсеrning Affirmаtiоnѕ in gеnеrаl, but thiѕ bооk iѕ bеуоnd thаt.  Whаt Yоu Will Lеаrn in Thiѕ Bооk  - Whу Arе Mу Affirmаtiоnѕ fоr Sеlf Eѕtееm Nоt Wоrking - Triсkѕ tо Mаkе Sеlf-Eѕtееm Affirmаtiоnѕ Wоrk - Hоw tо Dеаl With Yоur Sеlf-Eѕtееm Iѕѕuеs - Hоw tо Crеаtе Yоur Own Self Eѕtееm Affirmаtiоnѕ - Thе Pоwеr оf Sеlf Eѕtееm Affirmаtiоnѕ - Hоw tо Uѕе Sеlf Eѕtееm Affirmаtiоnѕ tо Gаin Highеr Sеlf Eѕtееm

Manuel L. Thompson (Author), Dms (Narrator)

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The Little Boy Who Cried Fire

A little boy thought it would great fun to call in a fire alarm to watch the firemen and their engines come to his house. When the firemen got there and found no fire they were upset. This happened two more times and after the third time the Fire Chief was so upset he told the little boy they would not come out to one of his alarms again. The next day the there really was a fire at the little boy's house and no matter how loud the little boy yelled the firemen would not respond and the house burned to the ground.

Steve Sahlein (Author), The Peter Pan Players (Narrator)

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The Little Butterfly That Could (Butterfly Series) (Unabridged edition)

WHAT IF I CAN'T? “Will elicit plenty of giggles.' -- Kirkus Reviews Which way to the flowers? That way. 200 miles. How am I supposed to travel that far?! You fly. Can I take a plane? No. Then I'll never make it! This comical companion to Ross Burach's The Very Impatient Caterpillar pays loving homage to every child's struggle to persist through challenges while also delivering a lighthearted lesson on butterfly migration. Remember, if at first you don't succeed, fly, fly again!

Ross Burach (Author), Hannah Kiem, Matt Braver, Sisi Aisha Johnson (Narrator)

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The Little Dragon

*Enhanced Audiobook with Music and Sound FX The Little Dragon loves to dance in his magical meadow. When he discovers that he's not alone, he experiences the overpowering emotions of anxiety, fear, embarrassment, and anger for the first time. Through a series of heartwarming missteps, he learns the value of being open to sharing instead of isolating himself. This enchanting story helps kids recognize and express their big feelings in healthy ways, and teaches us all that dancing and life are better with friends.Themes include: Emotions, Anger, Anxiety, Embarrassment, Fear, Feelings, Self-Confidence, Friendship, and Sharing The Little Dragon was honored as a Finalist in the 2019 Readers Favorite International Book Awards for Best Children's Fable.

Sheri Fink (Author), Sheri Fink (Narrator)

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