"A dream trip to the moon. A rocket full of excitement. And one big lesson in acceptance.
Bentley is over the moon—literally! He’s got a ticket to blast off into space. But when his friends are told they can’t come along just because they’re “different,” Bentley’s mission takes an unexpected turn.
Get ready for a high-flying, laugh-filled adventure that teaches kids ages 4–8 the importance of standing up for others and celebrating what makes us unique. Packed with excitement, teamwork, and just the right amount of chaos, this story reminds young listeners that the best journeys are the ones we take together.
This is the fifth and final book in the award-winning Bentley Hippo series, recognized for empowering children with essential life skills in a fun, relatable way.
Perfect for storytime, classrooms, or bedtime reading, this book is a must-have for every young child learning to love themselves—and others—for who they are."
"A banana, a bonk, and a big misunderstanding—can Jaxon make things right?
Jaxon thinks he’s being generous by tossing bananas to his friends, but when one accidentally bonks Bentley on the head, things take a turn! Embarrassed and unsure, Jaxon runs away… but soon learns that real sharing means thinking about how others feel.
This fun, heartwarming children’s audiobook shows kids ages 4–8 that kindness isn’t just about giving — it’s about caring, understanding, and making things right.
Part of the award-winning Bentley Hippo collection, this adventure is perfect for sparking conversations about empathy, friendship, and the joy of giving.
Bentley Hippo Books: Where Values Come to Life."
"A bully on the bus. A pair of stolen glasses. And a big lesson in kindness.
When Marty gives in to peer pressure, he picks on Toby and takes his glasses. But the tables turn when Marty becomes the target of bullying. Will Bentley and the others turn their backs—or show Marty the true meaning of kindness?
This heartwarming audiobook teaches children ages 4–8 that kindness means standing up for others, even when it’s not easy. Through themes of forgiveness, empathy, and personal responsibility, kids learn that it's never too late to make things right.
Part of the award-winning Bentley Hippo collection — where values come to life."
"A long line. A big Blue Rocket. And one very impatient monkey!
Jaxon can’t wait to ride the Blue Rocket, but waiting in line is just too hard! When he rushes ahead, it leads to an unexpected disaster—complete with a flying ice cream cone. Can Bentley and the gang help Jaxon understand that patience means more than just waiting?
This playful and heartwarming audiobook shows children ages 4–8 that being patient takes practice, but the rewards are worth it. Through lessons in mindfulness, self-control, and understanding others, kids learn how to slow down and be present—even when excitement takes over.
Part of the award-winning Bentley Hippo collection — where values come to life."
"National Book Award–winning and #1 New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Ibram X. Kendi brings an American icon to life in the first major biography of Malcolm X for young people in more than thirty years. This program is read by the author.
As a youth, Malcolm endured violence, loss, hunger, foster care, racism, and being incarcerated. He emerged from it all to make a lasting global impact. As a Muslim. As a family man. As a revolutionary. Malcolm’s life story shows the promise of every human being. Of you!
To trace Malcolm’s childhood and adult years, Kendi draws on Malcolm’s stirring oratory style, using repetition and rhetoric. Short, swift chapters echo Malcolm’s trademark fast walk. An abundance of never-before published letters, notes, flyers, extensive source notes, and more give young listeners a front-row seat to his life.
One hundred years after his birth in 1925, Malcolm’s antiracist legacy lives on in this thoughtful and accessible must-read for all Americans. For you!
Just like history, Malcolm lives.
A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux."
"For fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and THE MARVELLERS, Alby C. Williams' debut middle grade fantasy is a sweeping adventure filled with monsters, mysteries, and mischief.
Eleven-year-old Glory Brown is desperate for adventure far from her family’s quaint, quiet life at The Light Inn. Generations of Browns have been stewards of this humble hotel, which acts as a sanctuary in the stretch of monster-filled land called the Seam. But Glory wants nothing more than to learn how to use her Moxie, a special magic only kids have, and to train to become a Spherinaut like her mother, exploring and documenting the perilous depths of the Outersphere.
When a mysterious boy named Marcus appears one day on a top-secret mission for the Parliamentarium – the school for aspiring Spherinauts – Glory packs up her beloved books and sets off on a once-in-a-lifetime journey that will shuttle her across time and space…and reveal new dangers lurking in the worlds beyond the Seam.
For there’s mischief afoot that’s threatening the balance between the worlds, its magic, and its monsters. And it’s up to Glory to find a solution before it’s too late.
A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press."
"“Young listeners are in for a treat.”—AudioFile
Magic, mystery, and a marvelous mailbox take two kids on a surprising adventure and, even, to a new dimension in this middle grade audiobook from bestselling comics creator Vera Brosgol. Perfect for fans of Greenwild and The Lost Library.
Be careful what you wish for…
After everything they’ve been through, Oliver and his mom finally have a place to call home. But Oliver’s fresh start feels more like a dead-end at his fancy new private school, where kids fly in on helicopters, wear the latest and most expensive sneakers, and go on luxury vacations. Oliver is only there because his mom’s the school custodian.
Oliver wishes his life could be easier. And then one day, after slipping a wish into a mysterious mail slot, it suddenly comes true. Pizza for dinner? Yes! The rarest sneakers in the world? Yes! Everything he could ever want, without spending a cent? Yes, yes, yes!
Oliver’s dreams are finally within his grasp… but what happens when he discovers that his wishes don’t come for free?
A Macmillan Audio production from Roaring Brook Press."
"Read by the author.
Welcome to the world of The Big Mess! This adventure-filled book from bestselling author Justin Whitmel Earley, Habits of the Household, is packed with humor, chaos, and of course, a big mess! This heartwarming and relatable story about two siblings who must learn to get along reminds readers that, no matter how messy, life is better when shared with the ones you love.
Follow along as big brother Mouse tries to bake the perfect dessert, only to be interrupted by his energetic yet clumsy, baby brother Moose. No matter how Mouse tries to avoid it, catastrophe strikes whenever Moose comes near, and every "perfect" dessert gets destroyed! Can Mouse learn how to navigate his relationship with his baby brother and come to appreciate Moose's uniqueness and spirit?
The Big Mess is:
- Filled with humor and lots of love
- A lesson in giving grace and being patient with one another
- The perfect family read-aloud for bedtime or anytime
- A helpful story for navigating sibling relationships and learning to enjoy and get along with others despite their differences
Written in engaging and fun rhyme."
"A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Home Alone meets A Night in the Museum in this clever middle-grade heist story by USA Today bestselling author Jenni L. Walsh. When a science-loving girl and her friends overhear a plot to rob her dad's insectarium, they embark on a mission to stop the burglary of the museum's rarest insects. Inspired by true events, this STEM-based adventure is perfect for fans of hijinks and mysteries.
Without a mom and with her dad busy running the museum, Liberty Jacobs was practically raised by the tarantulas, leopard geckos, and rare butterflies of the Walnut Street Insectarium. She loves being the resident "Bug Girl," but unless Liberty and her dad can snag a big investor, they'll lose the museum, their home, and the funding Liberty needs to launch her dream business: a butterfly release program called Life & Liberty.
The investor meeting is a week away, but there's a big problem: Liberty has reason to suspect there's going to be a 'buglary' of the museum's rarest animals. But the police don't believe her, and with Dad out of town for an insect convention, it's up to Liberty and her friends (and her vast knowledge of bug defense mechanisms) to thwart the thieves and save the museum.
The Bug Bandits is:
- perfect for readers ages 8 and up who love mystery and suspense
- An empowering story of adventure, friendship, and courage
- Ideal for fans of Blue Balliett, James Ponti, and Deron Hicks
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"An instant New York Times bestseller!
Reality proves more epic than fantasy in this family road trip story starring a reluctant young hero and his curmudgeonly grandfather.
Gonzalo Alberto Sánchez García has never considered himself the hero of his own story. He's an observer, quietly snapshotting landscapes and drawing the creatures he imagines emerging from them. Forced to spend the summer with his estranged grandfather, Alberto William García-the very famous reclusive author-Gonzalo doesn't expect to learn that heroes and monsters are not only the stuff of fantasy.
But that's precisely what happens when Gonzalo's CEO mother, Veronica, sends Alberto on tour to promote the final book in his fantasy series for children and Gonzalo must tag along, even though he feels no connection to his grandfather or the books. Together, they embark on a cross-country road trip from Mendocino to Miami in a classic 1968 Oldsmobile Cutlass S convertible named Mathilde. Over the course of ten epic days on the highway, they will slay demons, real and imagined; confront old stories to write new ones; and learn what it truly means to show up for your family."
"The third book in a warm and beautifully observed farm adventure series from Nicola Baker, star of Our Farm in the Dales. Perfect for readers 8+ and fans of Jacqueline Wilson, Michael Morpurgo, Dick King Smith and The Snow Foal. With stunning illustrations from Rachael Dean throughout.
It's summer at Whistledown Farm and there's plenty for Ava to do - from helping to shear the sheep to baling the hay. But then she meets a litter of border collie pups and suddenly the sunny days get a lot more complicated . . .
'Baker is a gifted writer, and her bucolic adventure harks back to classic farm stories such as those written by Dick King Smith and Michael Morpurgo' The Bookseller
About the author:
Growing up, Nicola spent hours with her nose stuck in a book or filling notebooks with stories and sketches. After a successful career as a physiotherapist and raising two children she's now come full circle and is writing again.
Nicola lives on a smallholding with her husband and two children. When she's not mucking out chickens or feeding the sheep you'll find her writing adventure stories for children."
"A young readers edition of the #1 New York Times bestselling, Pulitzer Prize-winning book American Prometheus was the inspiration for the blockbuster film, Oppenheimer.
This brand-new edition introduces the next generation to one of the twentieth century's most iconic and complex global figures.
J. Robert Oppenheimer was a brilliant physicist who led the American effort to build the atomic bomb during World War II, and who later found himself confronting the moral consequences of the revolutionary weapon he helped create.
Readers of all ages will witness the rise and fall of a scientific and historical icon in this masterful new edition. Exploring his childhood, his secret work on the bomb, his central role in the Cold War, and his tragic downfall, this quintessential biography is history at its finest. Filled with dozens of photographs and updated information, this riveting and deeply informative account is now available to a middle and high school audience.
* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing select photographs and the list of Historical Figures from the text."
