Health & Family Audiobooks

This is a Gift for You

A stunning companion to the best-selling and beloved The Wonderful Things You Will Be, this book celebrates how we say 'I love you' with gifts as heartfelt as a daisy, as magical as a dream, and as comforting as a place to belong. It is a poetic tribute to the simple joys of life and nature, and a reminder that the greatest gift we have is time spent together. The gift of quiet and the gift of loud, your hand in my hand out in a crowd. New York Times bestselling author Emily Winfield Martin joyously and thoughtfully shares the different ways of giving and loving. Like a beautifully wrapped gift, life's every day moments are precious: in both the little things and the big things, we can all find wonder. From a feather, to a hug, to a sunset, this book captures these gifts within its pages to remind readers how much they are loved, and how incredible this world we share is.  A meaningful gift for any occasion or holiday, and a stand-out for birthdays, graduations and other milestones, with its loving and inspiring message: 'But this is a gift, here, just you and me.'  This Is a Gift for You is perfect for little ones (and those who read to them!) who love The Wonderful Things You Will Be and are looking for more magic, inspiration, and unconditional love from the pen and paintbrush of Emily Winfield Martin.

Emily Winfield Martin (Author), Imani Jade Powers (Narrator)

Audiobook

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Learn Strategies to Overcome Depression, Anxiety, Panic and Anger

There's a smarter, easier way to get lasting relief from anger, panic, stress, and other mood-related conditions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy delivers a streamlined approach to the most essential aspects of CBT and shows you how to apply these powerful, fundamental principles to your daily life. After listening to this audiobook, you will learn how to: - Handle difficult situations with finesse and ease (You will no longer fear confrontation or standing up for yourself) - Find inner peace using several different techniques, including mindfulness as well as meditation - Shake off anxiety with simple breathing exercises - no matter where you are when anxiety hits - Overcome the cognitive distortions wreaking havoc on your life (You will also, of course, learn what exactly a cognitive distortion is) The time to take back control is now. You do not have to suffer, and you especially do not have to suffer alone. I am not just offering you a new therapeutic treatment to try. I am offering you your life back. You are going to be so glad you decided to incorporate CBT into your life. In upwards of 80% of cases where CBT is being used as the only method of treatment, most patients feel like their symptoms are brought under control. That can be you, too! Note: CBT is a popular and proven-effective treatment for several mental health disorders, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anger problems. However, there are no evidence-based learning techniques to teach it - until now. This simple, pragmatic guide offers everything you need to know about CBT: What it is, how it works, and how to implement it in session.

Joyce Raymond (Author), Abigail Reno (Narrator)

Audiobook

A Night at the Frost Fair

Capture the magic of winters past with this stunning gift for all the family by bestselling author Emma Carroll. 'A magical adventure to melt the frostiest of hearts' Ben Miller.  It's Christmastime, and searching for magic, Maya finds herself transported back two hundred years to the banks of the frozen river Thames. A boy called Eddie shows Maya the bustle of the glittering frost fair, filled with music, sweet stalls and thrilling rides. Is this all a dream, or can Maya bring a piece of the beautiful frost fair home with her after all . . . ? A winter story of freedom and family, from the award-winning Emma Carroll,  A Night at the Frost Fair is a classic to treasure on the family bookshelf this Christmas and for years to come.

Emma Carroll (Author), Maya Saroya (Narrator)

Audiobook

Out of My Heart

Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind. Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is a year older, and a year braver. And now with her Medi-talker, she feels nothing's out of her reach, not even summer camp. There have to be camps for differently-abled kids like her, and she's going to sleuth one out. A place where she can trek through a forest, fly on a zip line, and even ride on a horse! A place where maybe she really can finally make a real friend, make her own decisions, and even do things on her own—the dream! By the light of flickering campfires and the power of thunderstorms, through the terror of unexpected creatures in cabins and the first sparkle of a crush, Melody's about to discover how brave and strong she really is.

Sharon M. Draper (Author), Sisi Aisha Johnson (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Dust Bowl #1

Set in the 1930s Oklahoma, this American Horse Tale is the story of a young girl who makes the difficult decision to leave her family and move to California so she can stay with her horse. A young girl named Ginny and her family are dealing with the hardships of the Great Depression, and in order to survive, her dad decides they must sell their horse, and Ginny's best friend, Thimble. But Ginny will do anything in order to find a way for them to stay together, and chooses to leave her family in Oklahoma and travel west to California. The Dust Bowl is part of a series of books written by several authors highlighting the unique relationships between young girls and their horses.

Michelle Jabès Corpora (Author), Sophie Amoss (Narrator)

Audiobook

Spectacular Stories for the Very Young 2

Four more of David Walliams’ side-splitting stories on one spectacular CD! Read by the number-one bestselling author himself. Thirty-nine minutes of side-splitting stories for the very young, hilariously read by David Walliams. This unabridged compilation includes: BOOGIE BEAR Up at the North Pole, a big furry polar bear is swimming, fishing and eating. But when she nods off and finds herself far from home, she thinks things can’t get any worse. But they can…. Much worse! GERONIMO Meet Geronimo – the baby penguin who has one dream and one dream only – and that is to fly! But everyone knows penguins can’t fly…or can they? With a little help from his dad and friends, baby Geronimo discovers that even the wildest of dreams can come true. THE CREATURE CHOIR There’s more than one star of the show…In fact, there’s a whole choir of them! Warble the walrus loves to sing. Unfortunately, she is not very good at it! And when her atrocious warbling causes an avalanche, the other walruses leave her all alone. But when you sing like no-one is listening, sometimes, they start to hear you… LITTLE MONSTERS Howler is a small werewolf with a big problem. He is just not scary! And that makes him the odd one out at Monster School… But when Howler finds some new friends, he discovers that being the odd one out might just make him the coolest one of all…

David Walliams (Author), James Goode, Jocelyn Jee Esien, Lizzie Waterworth Santo, Lizzie Waterworth-Santo (Narrator)

Audiobook

Amos McGee Misses the Bus

10 years after the phenomenally successful, Caldecott Medal-winning classic, A Sick Day for Amos McGee, we get to meet back up with the gang in a brand new, heartwarming story. Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, is very considerate and always on time. But after a late night planning a surprise for all his friends, Amos is tired. So tired that he falls asleep during breakfast and misses his bus to the zoo! Now he knows he won't have time for the surprise he planned for his friends. Unless... maybe his friends can step in and help him out. Philip Stead's gently humorous tale of friendship and kindness satisfies fans of the first book while Erin Stead's elegant drawings bring a whole new life to a beloved classic. A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press

Philip C. Stead (Author), Ell Potter (Narrator)

Audiobook

Santa in the City

A little girl's belief in Santa is restored in this ode to the magic of Christmas. This is a holiday gift readers will treasure for years to come! It's two weeks before Christmas, and Deja is worried that Santa might not be able to visit her--after all, as a city kid, she doesn't have a chimney for him to come down and none of the parking spots on her block could fit a sleigh, let alone eight reindeer! But with a little help from her family, community, and Santa himself, Deja discovers that the Christmas spirit is alive and well in her city.   With warm, lively narration that captures the joy of the holidays, this adapted-for-audio picture book from award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson is not to be missed.

Tiffany D. Jackson (Author), Keylor Leigh (Narrator)

Audiobook

Uni the Unicorn in the Real World

Uni the Unicorn, the only unicorn who believes kids are real, slides down a double rainbow to visit friends on earth. Uni the Unicorn visits her best friend in the real world. Now everyone will know that unicorns exist, and that Uni is real after all. But when the little girl introduces Uni to her family and friends, they can't see the unicorn. Then, with the power of believing and Uni's magic horn, one little boy begins to see something. And then all the kids begin to believe in magic. And as the real world grows brighter and brighter, all kinds of other magical creatures appear, ending the book with the most dazzling array of imaginary creatures. Paris Rosenthal, the daughter of the late Amy Krouse Rosenthal, wrote this as a tribute to her mom.

Amy Krouse Rosenthal, Paris Rosenthal (Author), Paris Rosenthal (Narrator)

Audiobook

My Daddy Can Fly! (American Ballet Theatre)

For young dance lovers, a picture book about a young boy whose father has the unique position as a ballet dancer. Written by American Ballet Theatre principal dancer Thomas Forster. Ben and his friends are playing in their favorite part of the classroom-- the dress-up corner! They are talking about what they want to be when they grow up. Rachel wants to be a tae kwon do master, Dixie wants to be a doctor like her auntie, and John wants to be a teacher just like their teacher, Mr. Underwood. But when Ben says he wants to fly just like his daddy, his friends are sure his daddy must be a pilot. Ben tells his friends that they aren't even close, but he offers a few more clues. His daddy is strong, gentle, fierce, and fast. His friends have lots of guesses, but no one lands on the right one until Ben gives them the biggest clue of all. Written by a dad who is also a professional ballet dancer, this story will appeal to all ballet dancing children and their loved ones.

Shari Siadat, Thomas Forster (Author), Thomas Forster (Narrator)

Audiobook

The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars

Celebrate the connections between parents, children, and the universe in this lyrical debut picture book from actress, dancer, and singer Rachel Montez Minor. In simple rhyme with a universal message, this book celebrates diverse children, their power to inspire those around them, and the invisible bonds of family and humanity that can never be broken.   Listeners are encouraged to shine their light and positivity on those around them and to always lift each other up. We are all one, living together on our planet, connected under the sun, the moon, and the stars.

Rachel Montez Minor (Author), Rachel Montez Minor (Narrator)

Audiobook

What Was the Plague?

Oh, rats! It's time to take a deeper look at what caused the Black Death--the deadliest pandemic recorded in human history. While the coronavirus COVID-19 changed the world in 2020, it still isn't the largest and deadliest pandemic in history. That title is held by the Plague. This disease, also known as the 'Black Death,' spread throughout Asia, Africa, and Europe in the fourteenth century and claimed an astonishing 50 million lives by the time it officially ended. Author Roberta Edwards takes readers back to these grimy and horrific years, explaining just how this pandemic began, how society reacted to the disease, and the impact it left on the world.

Roberta Edwards (Author), Eileen Noonan (Narrator)

Audiobook