Health & Family Audiobooks

Love Monster and the Last Chocolate

A deliciously funny story featuring Love Monster, who now appears in his own animated television show on CBeebies! When Love Monster finds a mystery box of chocolates at his door, he can’t believe his luck. But he’s soon thrown into a whirlwind of turmoil. Should he keep the chocolates for himself? Or risk the perils of sharing his good fortune with his friends? This super-funny-rumbly-tummy-sherbert-explosion of a story shows that when faced with the selection box of life, following your heart will bring you the best treats of all.

Rachel Bright (Author), Sarah Hadland (Narrator)

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Cookie! (Book 3): Cookie and the Most Mysterious Mystery in the World

In her third adventure, Cookie finds mysteries everywhere - but can she solve them, and save the science show? Hurray, Cookie's Nani is coming to stay from Bangladesh! But she doesn't speak English and Cookie is the only one in the family who doesn't speak Bengali. Luckily, science-mad Cookie realises that her coding lessons at school might help her crack the language code and help her bond with Nani. Other mysteries are harder to solve, though - like, why is Jake's mum acting so weird? Who is the mystery gamer who keeps levelling-up in Cookie's computer game? And who is the Woodburn Hacker, who keeps posting teachers' secrets on the school website? Why does it look like it might be Cookie herself? Can Cookie solve these mysteries, clear her name and save the science show?

Konnie Huq (Author), Konnie Huq (Narrator)

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A Spoonful of Faith

A sweet rhyming picture book that reminds young readers that to make their dreams come true—“a spoonful of faith is all it takes!”—from debut author-illustrator Jena Holliday. An encouraging and hopeful picture book, perfect for anyone nervous about activities such as going back to school. Layla wakes up nervous to go to her new school, so she looks to Mama to help her feel better. The mother and daughter duo head to the kitchen and combine all the necessary ingredients—kindness, hope, warm hugs, and prayers—to create a new tradition of confidence and happiness. Written and illustrated by Jena Holliday, this tender picture book serves as a boosting reminder to trust in God, to have faith, but most importantly, to believe in your ability to turn a bad day around. A fun metaphor for transforming your mood, A Spoonful of Faith is Jena’s playful rendition of turning comfort food into soul food. Share this family-friendly book for Easter, Mother's Day, or anytime a spoonful of faith is needed.

Jena Holliday (Author), Imani Parks (Narrator)

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Wishing Upon the Same Stars

This powerful and poignant coming-of-age middle grade debut novel follows an Arab American girl named Yasmeen as she moves to San Antonio with her family and navigates finding friendship—and herself. Perfect for fans of Other Words for Home, Front Desk, and American as Paneer Pie. When twelve-year-old Yasmeen Khoury moves with her family to San Antonio, all she wants to do is fit in. But her classmates in Texas are nothing like her friends in the predominantly Arab neighborhood back in Detroit where she grew up. Almost immediately, Yasmeen feels like the odd girl out, and as she faces middle school mean girls and tries to make new friends, she feels more alone than ever before. Then Yasmeen meets her neighbor, Ayelet Cohen, a first-generation Israeli American. As the two girls grow closer, Yasmeen is grateful to know someone who understands what it feels like when your parents’ idea of home is half a world away. But when Yasmeen’s grandmother moves in after her home in Jerusalem is destroyed, Yasmeen and Ayelet must grapple with how much closer the events of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are than they’d realized. As Yasmeen begins to develop her own understandings of home, heritage, and most importantly, herself, can the two girls learn there’s more that brings them together than might tear them apart . . . and that peace begins with them? A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!

Jacquetta Nammar Feldman (Author), Ariana Delawari (Narrator)

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Marley and the Family Band

A picture book that celebrates music, love, and family from author Cedella Marley. A poetic story about a young girl who moves to a new country and learns to make friends-inspired by a childhood growing up with the musician Bob Marley as a father. When Marley and her family move from Jamaica to Delaware, she knows life is about to change in big ways. And she's got the perfect plan to help her and her siblings make friends: an outdoor concert for the whole neighborhood! But when weather ruins their plans, she discovers help in the most unlikely places as her new neighbors quickly become the kindest of friends. In this joyful, vibrant picture book inspired by her childhood and iconic father, Cedella Marley assures children that nothing can stop the music as long as they have community.

Cedella Marley (Author), Cedella Marley (Narrator)

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The Birthday Duck

The classic story of finding fun on the farm from the nation’s favourite storyteller, Michael Morpurgo. From Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a classic story of one small boy, and one very lucky duck… Sam is a city boy through and through – and isn’t looking forward to his school trip to Nethercott Farm at all. But busy days of farm work, animals and learning all about nature weave their magic – and when Sam finds a duck about to be dinner, he is determined to save him. But how? This warm and magical story is set on the real-life Nethercott Farm – a member of Farms for City Children – the charity that offers urban children from all over the country the chance to live and work together on a real farm and experience the magic of the English countryside.

Michael Morpurgo (Author), Michael Morpurgo (Narrator)

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100 Days to Brave for Kids: Devotions for Overcoming Fear and Finding Your Courage

100 Days to Brave for Kids helps kids see they were always meant to be brave. From dealing with fears, anxiety, and difficult changes in life, Annie F. Downs presents honest wisdom and humor giving kids ages 8 to 12 the courage and confidence to embrace the plan God has for their lives. 100 Days to Brave for Kids is your guide to help your kids not allow fear to hold them back. With 100 days of devotions and advice, they will discover: - How to be the best version of themselves they can be - How to defeat fear so it doesn't hold them back - Their unique gifts and how to create daily habits that will help them face any circumstance 100 Days to Brave for Kids is perfect for: - Readers 8 to 12 who are facing new life events, loneliness, or changes in their everyday lives - Helping children through difficult transitions - Youth groups Kids today are going through a lot! With anxiety and loneliness at all-time highs, these 100 days can help your child discover they are braver than they know and stronger than they thought possible.

Annie F. Downs (Author), Annie Downs (Narrator)

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Just Harriet

From the award-winning author of A Boy Called Bat comes a new young middle grade series in the tradition of Ramona and Clementine, starring an unforgettable girl named Harriet. There are a few things you should know about Harriet Wermer: She just finished third grade.  She has a perfect cat named Matzo Ball.  She doesn’t always tell the truth.  She is very happy to be spending summer vacation away from home and her mom and dad and all the wonderful things she had been planning all year. Okay, maybe that last one isn’t entirely the truth. Of course, there’s nothing Harriet doesn't like about Marble Island, the small island off the coast of California where her nanu runs a cozy little bed and breakfast. And nobody doesn’t love Moneypenny, Nanu’s old basset hound. But Harriet doesn’t like the fact that Dad made this decision without even asking her. When Harriet arrives on Marble Island, however, she discovers that it's full of surprises, and even a mystery. One that seems to involve her Dad, back when he was a young boy living on Marble Island. One that Harriet is absolutely going to solve. And that's the truth.

Elana K. Arnold (Author), Taylor Meskimen (Narrator)

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The Retake

"A book about a time-traveling app? I'm in! Jen Calonita strikes again with a coming-of-age middle grade full of wit and a little bit of magic. " -Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After and Upside Down Magic series 'A brilliant friendship story that champions kindness, resilience and the courage to challenge long held expectations - both of others and of yourself.' --Lauren Myracle, co-author of the New York Times best-selling Upside-Down Magic series You can retake your photos...but what if could redo moments in your life too? With one magical app, Zoe is able to do just that! A smart and funny twist on time travel from New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita, for fans for Disney's Zapped and The Swap.  Zoe knows that the only thing harder than middle school is losing a best friend. She and Laura used to do everything together from taking silly selfies, to joining all the same clubs together and even throwing surprise birthday parties for one another. But lately things have been weird between them. Now Laura will post a photo of her hanging out with other girls before responding to Zoe's simple text. She doesn't even want to sit with her at lunch anymore. Zoe is heartbroken--all she wants is for things to go back to normal. But then a magical app downloads on her phone...and things get even weirder! Suddenly Zoe can travel back in time to moments where her and Laura started drifting apart. It is like a dream come true. A chance for Zoe to mend their friendship. But as Zoe goes back to moments of middle school drama--sleepover games gone wrong, field trips with cliques and crushes, and school projects that bring on more-than-awkward encounters--she realizes that second chances don't always go as planned and that sometimes you need to trust the magic of new beginnings. The Retake is a picture-perfect look at tween friendship, that also explores more serious themes of social media pressure, bullying and what it means to be yourself. 'Jen Calonita puts a magical spin on all-to-real middle school drama. Warm, witty and wise, The Retakeis for anyone who has broken up with a best friend and wished they could go back to the way it used to be.'-Megan McCaferty, author of True to Your Selfie and Jessica Darling's It List series 'As addictive as your favorite app, you won't be able to put it down.' - Stacy McAnulty, the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl

Jen Calonita (Author), Dominique Franceschi (Narrator)

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The Founders Unmasked

'Its power to spark important conversations should not be underestimated.' -Booklist 'A powerful series that fills in the cracks and illuminates the shadows of the past.' -Sherri L. Smith, award-winning author of Flygirl '[Jennifer Sabin] does a concise, coherent job of breaking down complicated material … an important title for students and an immensely useful resource for educators.' -School Library Connection 'With material presented chronologically and in straightforward language (with text-embedded glossaries), brief profiles of key players, numerous quotes and sidebars, and fresh details that help readers grasp nuances and understand consequences...the conversation tone is inviting and...encourages thoughtful reflection.' -Booklist Introducing a new nonfiction series for the next generation of activists, uncovering the hidden history of The United States through an anti-racist lens. The true story of the men-and women-surrounding the founding of America. In the summer of 1776, when Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence, declaring that "all men are created equal," he wasn't alone. With him was Robert Hemings, just one of the many Black people Jefferson enslaved. But who was Robert Hemings? Discover his story and the true history of those who really helped build America. Featuring riveting interviews with historians, including Margaret Kimberley, author of Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, The Founders Unmasked is a quest for the whole truth: the good and the bad.

Jennifer Sabin (Author), Jennifer Sabin, Julienne Irons (Narrator)

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Bob el Constructor - El Dinoparque

En esta historia, Bob el constructor y sus amigos tienen que armar una exposición de dinosaurios en el parque. Todo tiene que estar listo antes de que el alcalde venga a visitar. No será una tarea fácil, ya que los dinosaurios de modelo son gigantescos y muy aterradores. Para peor, ¡Tip le tiene un miedo terrible a los dinosaurios! Ven y únete a Bob el constructor y sus amigos en aventuras inolvidables, Scoop, Muck, Dizzy, Rolly, Lofty, Wendy, Pilchard, Bird, Travis y Spud están listos para ayudar a los ciudadanos de Spring City con todos sus proyectos. Construirán un edificio de recepción en la consulta del veterinario, una nueva sede para los Spring City Rockets, ¡y también ayudarán a preparar el nuevo Dino Parque para su gran inauguración! Bob y sus amigos se divertirán mucho trabajando en equipo y terminando todos sus proyectos. ¿Podrán hacerlo? ¡Si podremos! Bob el constructor es una popular serie de caricaturas inglesa que fue televisada por primera vez en 1999 y creada por Keith Chapman. La serie sigue al capataz Bob, su colega Wendy y a sus vecinos y amigos de la ciudad. Bob tiene un equipo de talentosas máquinas que siempre están listas para ayudar a Bob a construir los proyectos que le encarguen. Siempre hay mucho trabajo que hacer, lo que requiere de la cooperación de todos para alcanzar a terminar el trabajo a tiempo. Juntos, el equipo sobrepasa los obstáculos que se les presenten, diciendo siempre: '¿Podrán hacerlo? ¡Si, podremos!' © 2021 HIT Entertainment Limited y Keith Chapman. El nombre, personaje de Bob the Builder, personajes relacionados y el logo son marcas registradas de HIT Entertainment Limited.

Mattel (Author), Roger Berrío Reyes (Narrator)

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Yes! No!: A First Conversation About Consent

A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, adapted for audio, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. A board book bestseller - now in audio!     Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. This book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. It centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate 'No.'     While young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. Research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice.     This audiobook offers a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult.

Jessica Ralli, Megan Madison (Author), Chanté Mccormick (Narrator)

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