Audiobooks Narrated by Nick Podehl

The Next Door series

Two favorite books in one audiobook bundle! From Denette Fretz comes the Next Door Series, a wacky world where children learn to love their neighbors. This collection includes: Conrad and the Cowgirl Next Door It's a good thing Conrad brought his Mega Ultimate Extreme First Aid Kit to Uncle Clint's ranch, because learning how to be a cowboy turns out to be a lot harder-and more painful-than he thought. Conrad has a lot to learn, including don't squat with spurs on and never wave your red sweatshirt at a bull. But the biggest challenge of all is dealing with Imogene Louise Lathrup, the know-it-all-cowgirl next door. When Imogene shows up, she is all too happy to point out Conrad's shortcomings.Pirates on the Farm When pirates move in next door, life on the farm is bound to get interesting. But will the unadventurous Sanders family be able to handle the pirates' bad manners, ghastly grub, and outrageous antics? Or will they learn the importance of loving one's neighbor and help the graceless pirates find their "land legs"?

Denette Fretz (Author), Emma Galvin, Nick Podehl (Narrator)

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Goodnight Collection

Cuddle up with your little one and listen to these three bedtime Bible favorites: Goodnight, Manger by Laura Sassi Goodnight, Manger tells the story of Mary and Joseph as they try to lull Jesus to sleep in the noisy stable after his birth. It's bedtime for Baby Jesus, but who knew a manger could be so loud? Mama, Papa, and all of the animals try to lull the baby to sleep, but between itchy hay, angels' joyful hosannas, and three kings bearing noisy gifts, it's just too loud. Until Mama finds a way for everyone to work together to shepherd baby Jesus into peaceful dreams under the twinkling stars.Goodnight, Angels by Melody Carlson Goodnight, rubber duckie. Thank you for the scrub. Goodnight to the bubbles, sliding down the tub. As a little boy says goodnight to the things and people in his world, he remembers to offer a thankful nighttime prayer to God. Goodnight, Angels gently draws children to sleep as it reminds them that God is watching over them.Goodnight, Ark by Laura Sassi It's bedtime on Noah's ark, but the animals can't sleep because of the storm. Two by two, they crowd into Noah's bed, creating a sticky situation. Will Noah ever get them back to their own beds? Climb aboard the ark for this rollicking, yet ultimately restful bedtime story as Noah finds a way to make things calm and cozy, even in the midst of a storm.

Laura Sassi, Melody Carlson (Author), Ellen Archer, Nick Podehl, Sheri Beth Schafer (Narrator)

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Santa Claus vs. the Easter Bunny

Santa has it so easy: a workforce of elves to make the presents, a team of reindeer to deliver them, even a hi-tech factory! The Easter Bunny has to make and wrap all the chocolate eggs and deliver them all by himself. Now Bunny has had enough. But will his plan for a Christmas disaster turn into a Christmas delight?

Fred Blunt (Author), David Bendena, Marisa Blake, Nick Podehl, Stephanie Willing, Tyler Jackson-Price (Narrator)

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The Halloween Tree

All trees grow up wanting to be beautiful Christmas trees, but this grumpy old tree is determined to be different. Start a new tradition with a Halloween tree!

Susan Montanari (Author), Nick Podehl (Narrator)

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How to Catch a Turkey

Thanksgiving time is here again, but there's a turkey on the run! Can you catch this tricky bird and enjoy all the holiday fun? A turkey is running loose in a school right before a Thanksgiving play. Can YOU help catch it? Fun and chaos ensue as students turn their school upside down trying to catch the turkey, ending with a twist that ensures no turkeys are harmed (or eaten!).

Adam Wallace (Author), Nick Podehl (Narrator)

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The Very Very Very Long Dog

Bartelby is a very long and lovable dachshund who lives in a bookstore. He has a lovely set of friends who take him for walks through the city, but he has no idea that his bumbling backside leaves a trail of destruction and accidents behind him. Embarrassed that he has no control over his back end, Bartelby vows to never leave the cozy bookstore again. Can his friends help him find a way to help himself?

Julia Patton (Author), Nick Podehl (Narrator)

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Supergifted

The highly anticipated sequel to Ungifted from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman. Donovan Curtis has never been what anyone would call "gifted." But his genius friend Noah Youkilis is actually supergifted, with one of the highest IQs around. After years at the Academy for Scholastic Distinction, all Noah dreams of is the opportunity to fail if he wants to. And he's landed in the perfect place to do it-Donovan's school. Almost immediately, Noah finds himself on the wrong side of cheerleading captain Megan Mercury and alpha jock Hash "Hashtag" Taggart. Sticking up for Noah lands Donovan in the middle of a huge feud with Hashtag. He's told to stay away from the sports star-or else. That should be the end of it, but when a freak incident suddenly makes Donovan a hero, he can't tell anyone about it since Hashtag is involved. So Noah steps in and becomes "Superkid." Now he's gone from nerd to titan at school. And it may have gone more than a little bit to his head. This funny and heartwarming sequel to Ungifted, which has become a word-of-mouth hit, cleverly sends up our ideas about intelligence, heroism, and popularity.

Gordon Korman (Author), Cassandra Morris, Dan Bittner, Erin Moon, Jonathan Todd Ross, Mark Turetsky, Nick Podehl (Narrator)

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Only YOU Can Save Christmas!: A Help-the-Elf Adventure

Everything at the North Pole is going according to plan-that is, until Santa's head elf, Wink Silverbells, discovers a list that's labeled for Santa's one true love. Wink assumes it's a list of gifts that Santa wants to get Mrs. Claus, and Wink wants to make sure Mrs. Claus gets them, but time is running out. Can you help? You'll have to honk, whistle, wiggle, and shake to save Christmas for Mrs. Claus!

Adam Wallace (Author), Nick Podehl (Narrator)

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Benjamin Franklin: You've Got Mail

If the Future has any remedy for this situation, do not hesitate to provide it. That is to say, Ike and Claire Wanzandae, HELP! HELP HELP HELP. I am (perhaps not for long),Benjamin Franklin Ike Saturday has seen better days. For one thing, his pen pal, Benjamin Franklin (yes, that Benjamin Franklin), is the target of an angry mob after Ike's plan to help the Founding Fathers with some intel from the future seriously backfired. For another, he's decided to mail himself back in time with the help of his girlfriend, Claire Wanzandae, and it's not a particularly comfortable way to travel. Once Ike tracks B-Freezy down in 1776, it becomes clear that his pal is less than impressed with the irritating, modern-day rescuer, partially because Ike has a habit of making things worse for Ben, and partially because Ben is incredibly cranky when not in the presence of numerous meat pies. Which speaks to another issue for the pair: they have no money, no food, and basically no plan for saving the country. But Claire won't be able to cover for Ike back home in the future forever, and the British are looking pretty impatient, so Ike and B-Freezy will have to come up with something quickly if they want to avoid an epic, history-destroying disaster. In this hilarious sequel to Benjamin Franklin: Huge Pain in My . . . , Adam Mansbach and Alan Zweibel take Ike and B-Freezy's antics to the next level as this ill-paired (and sometimes actually ill) duo hold the future of the world in their not-so-capable hands.

Adam Mansbach, Alan Zweibel (Author), Lauren Ezzo, Nick Podehl, Tom Parks (Narrator)

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The Blazing Bridge

Ronan Truelove’s best friend, scrappy smart aleck Greta Sustermann, has no idea that she is one of the thirty-six Pure souls crucial to the safety of the world. But Ronan’s evil father has figured it out—and he’s leading the Bend Sinister straight to Greta. If they capture her, she’ll suffer a fate far worse than mere death. But to get to Greta, they’re going to have to go through Ronan first. Standing with Ronan are plucky hacker Sammy; witty, unkillable Jack Dawkins; and a sharp-tongued woman named Diz, who drives a dangerously souped-up taxi. One breathless close call after another leads to an ugly showdown: Ronan alone against his father, with the fate of Greta, his friends, and the entire world hanging in the balance. Will Ronan be able to rise up and prove once and for all that he has what it takes to join the Blood Guard? By turns heart-stopping and hilarious, The Blazing Bridge brings the Blood Guard trilogy to a surprising, clever, and altogether thrilling conclusion.

Carter Roy (Author), Nick Podehl (Narrator)

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How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids

Every moment matters.Each of us has an invisible bucket. When our bucket is full, we feel great. When it's empty, we feel awful. Yet most children (and many adults) don't realize the importance of having a full bucket throughout the day.In How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids, Felix begins to see how every interaction in a day either fills or empties his bucket. Felix then realizes that everything he says or does to other people fills or empties their buckets as well.Follow along with Felix as he learns how easy it can be to fill the buckets of his classmates, teachers and family members. Before the day is over, you'll see how Felix learns to be a great bucket filler, and in the process, discovers that filling someone else's bucket also fills his own.

Mary Reckmeyer Ph.D., Tom Rath (Author), Amy McFadden, Caitlin Kelly, Dan John Miller, Emily Sutton-Smith, Joyce Bean, Luke Daniels, Michael Crouch, Nick Podehl, Tanya Eby, Tom Parks (Narrator)

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Julius Zebra: Rumble with the Romans!

Julius Zebra-who is DEFINITELY NOT A STRIPEY HORSE-is part of a ragtag crew of animals captured in the heart of the African savanna and transported to the ferocious clamor of the Colosseum in the middle of ancient Rome. A few surprising twists of fate mean that Julius Zebra and his motley menagerie of friends must train to be gladiators. Only if they earn the love of the Roman crowds will they win back their freedom. But do Julius and his pals have what it takes to succeed in a world where only the meanest and toughest survive?

Gary Northfield (Author), Nick Podehl (Narrator)

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