Health & Family Audiobooks

Lena and the Burning of Greenwood: A Tulsa Race Massacre Survival Story

In the early 1920s, the Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is the wealthiest Black community in the United States. But Tulsa is still a segregated city. 'Black Wall Street' and white Tulsa are very much divided. Twelve-year-old Lena knows this, but she feels safe and sheltered from the racism in her successful, flourishing neighborhood. That all changes when Dick Rowland, a young Black man from Greenwood, is accused of assaulting a white woman. Racial tensions boil over. Mobs of white citizens attack Greenwood, terrorizing Black residents and businesses, and forcing many--including Lena and her family--to flee. Now Lena must help her family survive one of the worst incidents of racial violence in American history.

Nikki Shannon Smith (Author), Caroline Sorunke (Narrator)

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Home Is in Between

In the timely yet timeless audiobook Home Is in Between, critically acclaimed author Mitali Perkins describes the experience of navigating multiple cultures and embracing the complex but beautiful home in between. Shanti misses the warm monsoon rains in India. Now in America, she watches fall leaves fly past her feet. Still, her family’s apartment feels like a village: Mama cooking luchi, funny stories in Bangla, and Baba’s big laugh. But outside, everything is different – trick-or-treating, ballet class, and English books. Back and forth, Shanti trudges between her two worlds. She remembers her village and learns her new town. She watches Bollywood movies at home and Hollywood movies with her friends. She is Indian. She is also American. How should she define home?

Mitali Perkins (Author), Sharmila Devar (Narrator)

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Lotta und Luis - Unsere Schule soll schöner werden

Die Grundschule soll schöner werden und jede Klasse soll einen Beitrag dazu leisten. Lotta wünscht sich eine Schule ohne Streit. So überlegt die Klasse 3b, wie man aus einem Streit aussteigen kann, um sich ehrlich zu vertragen. Ob das auch für Luis' Streit mit Papa funktioniert?

Kirsten Brünjes (Author), Philipp Schepmann (Narrator)

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Between Us and Abuela: A Family Story from the Border

From award-winning author Mitali Perkins and comes Between Us and Abuela, a timely debut audiobook about love overcoming the border fences between Mexico and the United States. It's almost time for Christmas, and Maria is traveling with her mother and younger brother, Juan, to visit their grandmother on the border of California and Mexico. For the few minutes they can share together along the fence, Maria and her brother plan to exchange stories and Christmas gifts with the grandmother they haven't seen in years. But when Juan's gift is too big to fit through the slats in the fence, Maria has a brilliant idea. Here is a heartwarming tale of families and the miracle of love.

Mitali Perkins (Author), Lori Felipe-Barkin (Narrator)

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Muddy, the little pig: The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk's Little Ranch - vol 3

Muddy, the little pig emphasizes the importance of sincerity, acceptance and humility. Knowing yourself and acknowledging yourself is important to accept and present yourself to others. Self knowledge, the Other and Ourselves. Empathy arises with the friend Queeik, which leads to a thrilling conclusion! The collection 'The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ranch was created to motivate parents and educators to tell stories to children, motivating them to think about human values. The characters, personified animals, represent the virtues and tell stories of the folklore of the State of Minas Gerais – Brazil, as well as legends, myths and manifestation of a culture. All stories in the book are based on true events that happened at the ranch of the author's ranch. It's a collection of children's books, with stories based on the folklore of the Center-West of Minas Gerais State. Through humanized animals, the author not only records the oral history, but also rescues values such as respect, honesty, solidarity, endurance, generosity and friendship, dating back to the time of Grandma, but always needed for proper social coexistence. Muddy, the little pig - VOL 3

Dorinha Aguiar (Author), Bebel Rosa (Narrator)

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La última sirena

La última sirena, merecedora del Premio Boolino 2018, es una historia fascinante sobre la amistad, la magia del mar, y todo lo que un verano puede cambiar nuestras vidas. Clara es una niña de once años cuya frenética vida entre escuelas de élite, múltiples extraescolares y fines de semana siempre planificados se corta en seco debido a una grave crisis familiar. Al llegar el verano, Clara se ve obligada a renunciar a los campamentos a los que van sus amigas y a pasar el verano entero con sus tíos abuelos, a quienes apenas conoce, en una pequeña isla del Mediterráneo en la que nunca pasa nada. Pero poco a poco Clara se da cuenta que ni sus tíos ni la isla en la que residen son tan apacibles y amables como parecen. ¿Qué extraña enfermedad hace que su tía Esmeralda, una bellísima mujer postrada en silla de ruedas, languidezca día a día? ¿Por qué el tío Juan se muestra cada día más hostil con Clara? ¿De dónde provienen los cantos que se oyen cada noche y... ¿quién es la misteriosa joven que nada al amanecer en la playa?

Eva Millet, Romy Berntsen (Author), Andrea Hermoso (Narrator)

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Die Abenteuer der kleinen Nenia - Nenia gegen die Nachtmonster

Die Buchreihe 'Die Abenteuer der kleinen Nenia' sind wunderschön geschriebene und illustrierte Bücher für Kinder im Alter von 4 bis 8 Jahren. Die Bücher helfen den Kindern die Welt um sie herum zu begreifen. Gefühle, Emotionen und Dilemmas zu verstehen. Die Hauptfigur Nenia erzählt von ihren alltäglichen Abenteuern, die manchmal lustig und charmant , aber auch ab und zu voller Angst sind. Die Bücher über Nenia, sind die perfekte Möglichkeit, um vor dem Schlafengehen, auf einer Reise oder beim gemeinsamen Familienspaß sie zu lesen. Jedes Kind findet dort ein Stück von sich selbst und lernt, wie man auf neue, völlig ungewohnte Situationen angemessen reagieren kann. 'Nenia gegen die Nachtmonster' ist der erste Teil der Reihe. Die nächsten werden bereits zur Veröffentlichung vorbereitet.

Maria Piórkowska - Urbaniak (Author), Janine Nehring (Narrator)

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Las aventuras de la pequeña Nenia - Nenia contra los monstruos nocturnos

La serie Aventuras de la pequeña Nenia a son libros hermosamente escritos e ilustrados para los niños de 4 a 8 años que les ayudan a comprender el mundo que los rodea, las emociones y dilemas. La protagonista que se llama Nenia a nos cuenta sus aventuras cotidianas, a veces divertidas y graciosas, a veces llenas de miedos. Los libros sobre Neña consituyen la forma ideal de lleer y ver juntos con los padres antes de irse a dormir, durante el viaje y juegos familiares. Cada niño encontrará una parte de sí mismo en el personaje de Neña y aprenderá cómo reaccionar adecuadamente a las cosas nuevas, completamente desconocidas hasta aquí. Neña contra los monstruos nocturnos es la primera parte de la serie. Las siguientes ya se están preparando para su publicación.

Maria Piórkowska - Urbaniak (Author), Rosa Martos Martínez (Narrator)

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The Jasmine Toguchi Complete Collection: Books 1-4

Jasmine Toguchi, Mochi Queen: The first in a new chapter book series featuring a spunky Japanese-American heroine! Eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is a flamingo fan, tree climber, and top-notch mess-maker! She's also tired of her big sister, Sophie, always getting to do things first. For once, Jasmine wishes SHE could do something before Sophie-something special, something different. The New Year approaches, and as the Toguchi family gathers in Los Angeles to celebrate, Jasmine is jealous that her sister gets to help roll mochi balls by hand with the women. Her mom says that Jasmine is still too young to join in, so she hatches a plan to help the men pound the mochi rice instead. Surely her sister has never done THAT before. But pounding mochi is traditionally reserved for boys. And the mochi hammer is heavier than it looks. Can Jasmine build her case and her mochi-making muscles in time for New Year's Day? Jasmine Toguchi, Super Sleuth: The second heartfelt story of friendship and sisterhood in this charming new chapter book series, starring a Japanese-American girl! It's a big weekend for Jasmine Toguchi! She's excited to celebrate Girl's Day-a Japanese holiday honoring women and girls-with her sister, mother, and best friend, Linnie. On Friday after school, Linnie comes over to plan their outfits for the Girl's Day celebrations. And Jasmine's neighbor, Mrs. Reese, lets them search through her old clothes for the perfect accessories. But the clothes are in her dark garage, which is kind of scary. And Linnie decides to go home early, which is kind of weird. And Jasmine's big sister, Sophie, doesn't seem to want to join in the Girl's Day fun this year, which is kind of confusing. WHAT is going on? As her big weekend plans start to unravel, Jasmine must use her sleuthing skills to spot the clues around her-and within herself. Then maybe, just maybe, she can put everything back in order before Girl's Day is over! Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl It's talent show time at school, and eight-year-old Jasmine Toguchi is excited to show her stuff. But as she thinks about her strengths-tree-climbing, mochi making, collage-none of them feel quite right to perform on-stage. Jasmine's friends already have a talent: Tommy yo-yo's, Daisy dances, and Linnie plays piano. Plus, Maggie Milsap (aka Miss Perfect) is saying she'll have the best talent. When Jasmine's mom introduces her to the taiko, a traditional Japanese drum, Jasmine finally finds an activity that feels just right. But will she be good enough at taiko in time to beat Maggie Milsap? Join Jasmine as she discovers her talent-and the difference between being the best and trying your best. Jasmine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper Jasmine's best friend, Linnie, has just gotten a puppy. And now Jasmine wants a pet of her own-a flamingo! So when her grandmother sends Jasmine a daruma doll as a surprise gift, Jasmine colors in one doll eye and wishes for a flamingo to keep. Next, Jasmine tries to convince her parents that she's responsible enough for a pet. She cleans her room, brushes her teeth, takes out the trash, and, most importantly, researches everything she can about flamingos. But soon it becomes clear that her wish may never come true! Will Jasmine's daruma doll ever get its second eye? Luckily her big sister, Sophie, has a surprise planned that fulfills Jasmine's wish beyond her wildest dreams. Debbi Michiko Florence is at her best in Jamine Toguchi, Flamingo Keeper, a sweet, special story of sisterhood and new responsibilities.

Debbi Michiko Florence (Author), Allison Hiroto (Narrator)

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A Very Special Gift

One day, the King and Queen of a fairy kingdom receive an unfamiliar gift. That gift is a little daughter who is unlike anyone else in the kingdom. They all love her and celebrate her arrival. But then, a Shadow crosses the land and places a curse upon the little daughter, causing her to be different, delayed, unable to speak or walk. Three magic fairies try to overcome this curse by giving gifts to the girl. But the curse can only be broken when the girl herself discovers her unique powers. An unfamiliar twist on a familiar fairy tale, Laura Loyola wrote this story for her daughter Emma, who has an extremely rare disease. Laura hopes this story expresses the value of every child and conveys to Emma, and children like her, that they are a gift to the world. See www.spumitaem.com

Laura Loyola (Author), Sarah Bacaller (Narrator)

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Everybody Pees! / ¡Todos hacemos pis!: A Suteki Creative Spanish & English Bilingual Book

'The perfect potty training lesson ... a fun read for readers of all ages.' -The US Review of Books ~ From the Author of the International Phenomenon EVERYBODY POOPS! ~ ** NEW Dual Language Edition in both Spanish & English ** Everybody pees-yes, indeed! It's time to blow the door right off the bathroom, and shine a light on what happens on the loo. For the little ones just discovering the contents of their diapers and nappies, the bigger ones needing reassurance that the most frequent of their mysterious bodily functions is as natural as can be, and the biggest ones who still hold a fondness for toilet humor, Everybody Pees! is spilling over with bright and brazen illustrations and the truth about who's doing the peeing: every body is doing it! Sure to incite giggling fits and all-ages laughter, Everybody Pees! exposes one of the least talked about facts we all have in common the world over and among all walks of life, benefiting the youngest of us by opening the discussion, promoting comfort with their bodies, and helping them feel included. Pee pride! * A great potty-time partner with Potty by Leslie Patricelli and Sesame Street's P is for Potty! by Naomi Kleinberg!

Justine Avery (Author), Cristian Stoner (Narrator)

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Muriqui, the happy monkey: The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk's Little Ranch - Vol 2

In Muriqui, the happy monkey, living in society is approached. The greatest primate in Brazil teaches us the importance of studying, of having emotional balance, of looking for what is appropriate to you and what you need. Teaches democracy. The little blue fairies enchant children, by instigating reasoning and leading to the realization that everything comes from thinking and that joy has a place in everyone's heart. The collection 'The 7 Virtues – Stories from Hawk`s Little Ranch was created to motivate parents and educators to tell stories to children, motivating them to think about human values. The characters, personified animals, represent the virtues and tell stories of the folklore of the State of Minas Gerais – Brazil, as well as legends, myths and manifestation of a culture. All stories in the book are based on true events that happened at the ranch of the author's ranch. It's a collection of children's books, with stories based on the folklore of the Center-West of Minas Gerais State. Through humanized animals, the author not only records the oral history, but also rescues values such as respect, honesty, solidarity, endurance, generosity and friendship, dating back to the time of Grandma, but always needed for proper social coexistence.

Dorinha Aguiar (Author), Bebel Rosa (Narrator)

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