Bestsellers
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The Christmas Pig
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Amaka Okafor, Rocco Padden, Gerran Howell, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys....
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More Scary & Violent Than "Heartwarming Adventure"
- By Bookworm on 10-19-21
By: J.K. Rowling
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A Soul as Cold as Frost
- The Winter Souls, Book 1
- By: Jennifer Kropf
- Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The Quarrel of Sword and Bone was a death sentence for anyone who stepped into the arena with the deranged Queen, whose soul had crisped to frost in an age long since past....
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Impressive!
- By Sara B on 04-18-22
By: Jennifer Kropf
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Room on the Broom
- By: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
- Narrated by: Josie Lawrence
- Length: 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom....
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A sweet story for winding down
- By Gwyn on 08-22-22
By: Julia Donaldson, and others
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A Year in Brambly Hedge
- By: Jill Barklem
- Narrated by: John Moffatt
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate....
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Approval
- By Jeremy Greening on 10-03-20
By: Jill Barklem
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No More School, April Fools!
- My Weird School Special
- By: Dan Gutman
- Narrated by: Maxwell Glick
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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A.J. and the gang are tired of Miss Banks and her constant pranks. They decide to get her back and, afterward, the principal, Mrs. Stoker, suggests a weeklong prank competition between the students and the teachers....
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The prank war!
- By lionelhoss on 02-16-24
By: Dan Gutman
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A to Z Mysteries Super Editions 1-4
- Detective Camp; Mayflower Treasure Hunt; White House White-Out; Sleepy Hollow Sleepover (A to Z Mysteries)
- By: Ron Roy
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! This collection includes Detective Camp, Mayflower Treasure Hunt, White House White-Out, and Sleepy Hollow Sleepover....
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Beautiful
- By Mae7 on 08-15-23
By: Ron Roy
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The Christmas Pig
- By: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Amaka Okafor, Rocco Padden, Gerran Howell, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys....
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More Scary & Violent Than "Heartwarming Adventure"
- By Bookworm on 10-19-21
By: J.K. Rowling
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A Soul as Cold as Frost
- The Winter Souls, Book 1
- By: Jennifer Kropf
- Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The Quarrel of Sword and Bone was a death sentence for anyone who stepped into the arena with the deranged Queen, whose soul had crisped to frost in an age long since past....
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Impressive!
- By Sara B on 04-18-22
By: Jennifer Kropf
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Room on the Broom
- By: Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler
- Narrated by: Josie Lawrence
- Length: 24 mins
- Unabridged
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The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom....
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A sweet story for winding down
- By Gwyn on 08-22-22
By: Julia Donaldson, and others
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A Year in Brambly Hedge
- By: Jill Barklem
- Narrated by: John Moffatt
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate....
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Approval
- By Jeremy Greening on 10-03-20
By: Jill Barklem
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No More School, April Fools!
- My Weird School Special
- By: Dan Gutman
- Narrated by: Maxwell Glick
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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A.J. and the gang are tired of Miss Banks and her constant pranks. They decide to get her back and, afterward, the principal, Mrs. Stoker, suggests a weeklong prank competition between the students and the teachers....
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The prank war!
- By lionelhoss on 02-16-24
By: Dan Gutman
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A to Z Mysteries Super Editions 1-4
- Detective Camp; Mayflower Treasure Hunt; White House White-Out; Sleepy Hollow Sleepover (A to Z Mysteries)
- By: Ron Roy
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! This collection includes Detective Camp, Mayflower Treasure Hunt, White House White-Out, and Sleepy Hollow Sleepover....
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Beautiful
- By Mae7 on 08-15-23
By: Ron Roy
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Junie B. Jones #27: Dumb Bunny
- By: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 1 hr and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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It's an Easter egg-stravaganza! Lucille is having an Easter egg hunt at her rich expensive mansion! And guess what? The winner gets a play date to swim in Lucille’s heated indoor swimming pool....
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Good.
- By Piano on 03-28-15
By: Barbara Park
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Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday
- Junie B. Jones #6
- By: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 53 mins
- Unabridged
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That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday - except Junie....
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Jim
- By Joanne R on 03-16-24
By: Barbara Park
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A Hero's Guide to Deadly Dragons
- By: Cressida Cowell
- Narrated by: David Tennant
- Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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It's Hiccup's birthday, but that's not going to keep him from getting into trouble....
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How many ways, books are useful !
- By Chris's Card on 01-30-16
By: Cressida Cowell
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Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt
- Nate the Great: Favorites
- By: Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
- Narrated by: John Lavelle
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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It is Halloween night, and all the kids are dressed up to go trick-or-treating. But Nate's friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat Little Hex is missing. Is he hiding, or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, are on the case! Listen to find out more....
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Nate is Great, but....
- By j. mchinson on 01-27-17
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Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)
- By: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Gobble, gobble! Room One is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast! There's even a contest to see which room can write the best thankful list. The winners will get a pumpkin pie! Only it turns out being thankful is harder than it looks....
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We loved it!
- By The Grables on 04-15-15
By: Barbara Park
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Winter According to Humphrey
- Humphrey
- By: Betty Birney
- Narrated by: William Dufris
- Length: 3 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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The holidays are coming and Humphrey is unsqueakably excited. He loves to hear about all the different ways his friends in Room 26 celebrate....
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Humphrey
- By Sam on 11-06-23
By: Betty Birney
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The Gift of the Magi
- By: O. Henry
- Narrated by: Cindy Hardin Killavey
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous....
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Well
- By Empowerment on 12-19-08
By: O. Henry
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Pete the Cat
- Big Easter Adventure
- By: James Dean
- Narrated by: Teddy Walsh
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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When Pete wakes up on Easter morning, he finds that the Easter Bunny needs his help!....
By: James Dean
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Dork Diaries 13
- By: Rachel Renée Russell
- Narrated by: Jenni Barber
- Length: 3 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Nikki Maxwell’s adventures continue in the 13th installment in the blockbuster number-one New York Times best-selling Dork Diaries series....
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AWSOME Book!!!!!!!!!
- By Helen on 10-07-19
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A to Z Mysteries Super Edition 13: Crime in the Crypt
- A to Z Mysteries, Book 13
- By: Ron Roy
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are headed to the Big Apple! They plan to spend time with Ruth Rose's grandmother in Brooklyn. But their plans are foiled when a famous vase is stolen from the Greenwood Cemetery....
By: Ron Roy
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Jake & the Gingerbread Wars
- A Gryphon Chronicles Christmas Novella
- By: E.G. Foley
- Narrated by: Jamie du Pont MacKenzie
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of Victorian London, Jake Everton, the 12-year-old Lord Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers. In the fantastical nooks and crannies of the Victorian Age....
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Heart warming
- By Patricia E. Brown on 09-06-22
By: E.G. Foley
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13 and Counting
- Friendship List, Book 3
- By: Lisa Greenwald
- Narrated by: Cassandra Morris, Jorjeana Marie
- Length: 7 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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With winter break almost over and seventh grade spinning beyond their control, best friends Kaylan and Ari write a new list of 13 resolutions to make the New Year, middle school, and their friendship even more amazing before they go to separate camps next summer....
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Great story loved every bit
- By Sarah Crowell on 02-20-23
By: Lisa Greenwald
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Felicity: Love and Loyalty
- American Girl: Historical Character (TM): Felicity, Book 1
- By: Valerie Tripp
- Narrated by: Lauren Fortgang
- Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Felicity loves riding horses far more than stitchery or serving tea. When she falls in love with a beautiful chestnut mare, she schemes to save the mare from its cruel owner with the help of Ben, her father's young apprentice....
By: Valerie Tripp
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11 Birthdays
- By: Wendy Mass
- Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Amanda is reliving her 11th birthday over and over again - even the fight with her best friend, Leo....
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In the words of a 9 yr old
- By Heather Baker- and kids on 04-03-17
By: Wendy Mass
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Finally
- By: Wendy Mass
- Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
- Length: 7 hrs and 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Now that Rory is 12-years-old there is a long list of things that she is finally allowed to do....
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An amazing book with excitement, humor, and drama.
- By Olive on 02-21-12
By: Wendy Mass
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- By: Barbara Robinson
- Narrated by: Elaine Stritch
- Length: 1 hr and 26 mins
- Abridged
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The Herdmans are the worst kids in the history of the world....
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WHAT A WASTE
- By Patty on 10-05-10
By: Barbara Robinson
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Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve
- By: Mary Pope Osborne
- Narrated by: Mary Pope Osborne
- Length: 1 hr and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The castle looms dark against the light of the moon. Giant ravens circle in the sky. The wind whistles through the empty windows....
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Okay listens
- By Ronald on 04-22-05
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The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!
- By: Jory John
- Narrated by: Dan Bittner
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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The Great Eggscape is when the Good Egg and his pals escape their carton and drop into the store for a morning of fun, enjoyed by everybody. Well, almost everybody. Shel (an egg) isn’t a huge fan of group activities, especially when he’s made to be “It” for a game....
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good one for the little ones
- By Kaui on 01-09-21
By: Jory John
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Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentine
- Junie B. Jones #14
- By: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 43 mins
- Unabridged
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Hurray! February 14, Valentine's Day, as June B. calls it, is just around the corner....
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So basic
- By Y. Meshcheryakova on 05-11-24
By: Barbara Park
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The Case of the Halloween Ghost
- By: John R. Erickson
- Narrated by: John R. Erickson
- Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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When Halloween arrives, Hank - the self-appointed Head of Ranch Security - has got his hands full of adventure....
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Fun for the whole family
- By Roberta on 01-10-14
By: John R. Erickson
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The Best Halloween Ever
- By: Barbara Robinson
- Narrated by: Elaine Stritch
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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The Herdmans plus Halloween have always spelled disaster....
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Good book
- By Bigglets on 03-17-20
By: Barbara Robinson
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The Donkey Who Carried a King
- By: R. C. Sproul
- Narrated by: R. C. Sproul
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The biblical teaching that Jesus was the Suffering Servant who carried the sins of His people when He went to the cross is vividly brought home to children in The Donkey Who Carried a King, the latest children’s book from respected theologian, author, and educator Dr. R.C. Sproul....
By: R. C. Sproul
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A Child's Christmas in Wales
- By: Dylan Thomas
- Narrated by: Dylan Thomas
- Length: 48 mins
- Unabridged
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The sights, smells and sounds of a long-ago Christmas come to life in Dylan Thomas's reading...
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An index of contents
- By Ruth Green on 12-16-12
By: Dylan Thomas
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Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
- Junie B. Jones #10
- By: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A slumber party over at Lucille's richie nanna's big giant house is sure to be a dream come true for Junie B....
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great performance don't care for the writing
- By Grace and Farm | Kristen Maple on 10-04-17
By: Barbara Park
New releases
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Little Ash: Party Problem!
- Little Ash, Book 5
- By: Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
- Narrated by: Ella Ferris
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favourite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?
By: Ash Barty, and others
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The Color of Love
- By: Poppy Harlow, Laura Jarrett
- Narrated by: Poppy Harlow, Laura Jarrett
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Everyone in Ms. Clementine's class has a different answer, but Grace doesn't know which color to choose. Love could be blue like her favorite pair of shoes, or yellow like the daffodils that grow in her neighborhood. As Grace and her classmates share what love looks like to them, they learn that it comes in many forms.
By: Poppy Harlow, and others
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Little Ash Party Problem!
- Little Ash, Book 5
- By: Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
- Narrated by: Ella Ferris
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favorite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?
By: Ash Barty, and others
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Joyful Song
- A Naming Story
- By: Lesléa Newman, Susan Gal - illustrator
- Narrated by: Torian Brackett
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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What a happy day! Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name. But—not yet!—his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until…At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it? A truly joyful moment for everyone.
By: Lesléa Newman, and others
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The Christmas Children
- By: Joanna Molloy
- Narrated by: Claire Glover, Phillip Freeman
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of "The Christmas Children," where the magic of the holiday season comes alive. Written by Joanna Molloy and narrated by Claire Glover and Phillip Freeman, this enchanting story follows a group of children who embark on a transformative journey to discover the true spirit of Christmas.
By: Joanna Molloy
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How Much Farther, Papa Smurf?
- The Smurfs
- By: Peyo
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Papa Smurf is excited to lead everyone on an unforgettable trip to see the rare, beautiful Blue Moon! Everyone is having fun on the journey—or almost everyone. Brainy just wants to get there already, and he keeps asking an age-old question: How much farther, Papa Smurf?
By: Peyo
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Little Ash: Party Problem!
- Little Ash, Book 5
- By: Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
- Narrated by: Ella Ferris
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favourite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?
By: Ash Barty, and others
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The Color of Love
- By: Poppy Harlow, Laura Jarrett
- Narrated by: Poppy Harlow, Laura Jarrett
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Story
Everyone in Ms. Clementine's class has a different answer, but Grace doesn't know which color to choose. Love could be blue like her favorite pair of shoes, or yellow like the daffodils that grow in her neighborhood. As Grace and her classmates share what love looks like to them, they learn that it comes in many forms.
By: Poppy Harlow, and others
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Little Ash Party Problem!
- Little Ash, Book 5
- By: Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
- Narrated by: Ella Ferris
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favorite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?
By: Ash Barty, and others
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Joyful Song
- A Naming Story
- By: Lesléa Newman, Susan Gal - illustrator
- Narrated by: Torian Brackett
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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What a happy day! Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name. But—not yet!—his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until…At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it? A truly joyful moment for everyone.
By: Lesléa Newman, and others
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The Christmas Children
- By: Joanna Molloy
- Narrated by: Claire Glover, Phillip Freeman
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Performance
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Immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of "The Christmas Children," where the magic of the holiday season comes alive. Written by Joanna Molloy and narrated by Claire Glover and Phillip Freeman, this enchanting story follows a group of children who embark on a transformative journey to discover the true spirit of Christmas.
By: Joanna Molloy
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How Much Farther, Papa Smurf?
- The Smurfs
- By: Peyo
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Papa Smurf is excited to lead everyone on an unforgettable trip to see the rare, beautiful Blue Moon! Everyone is having fun on the journey—or almost everyone. Brainy just wants to get there already, and he keeps asking an age-old question: How much farther, Papa Smurf?
By: Peyo
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JINGLE BELLS
- By: Chuck Nelson
- Narrated by: Virtual Voice
- Length: 1 hr and 27 mins
- Unabridged
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A plump and lazy young elf named Winker has made a disaster of his first day in Santa's Workshop. The elf in charge of the workshop wants him thrown out but Santa takes pity on the bumbling elf and creates a job for him as the caretaker of Santa's sleigh. Winker's new job is the easiest at the North Pole, cleaning the sleigh before and after Christmas, something he faithfully does for many years. Unfortunately, he forgets to also take care of the building where the sleigh is stored and finds early one winter that Santa's sleigh is ruined. Now Winker must get a new sleigh for Santa in time ...
By: Chuck Nelson
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Juneteenth
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Lisa A. Crayton
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality.
By: Lisa A. Crayton
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Melissa Ferguson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. Others volunteer in their community or make peace-inspired crafts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
By: Melissa Ferguson
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Birthdays Around the World
- Customs Around the World
- By: Mary Meinking
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Happy birthday! Let's celebrate! All around the world people are turning another year older. What are some ways birthdays are celebrated in Asia? Or in South America? Discover the ways people celebrate birthdays in this engaging series that develops kids' understanding of our diverse global community and their place in it.
By: Mary Meinking
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Diwali
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama. Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains also celebrate Diwali. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
By: Anita Nahta Amin
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Kwanzaa
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Katrina M. Phillips
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
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Día de los Muertos
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Alicia Salazar
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
By: Alicia Salazar
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Christmas
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Emily Raij
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
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Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
By: Emily Raij
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Hanukkah
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Jessica Server
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
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Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
By: Jessica Server
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The Birthday Party Mystery
- Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries
- By: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
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It’s nearly Katie’s birthday, and she learns she will be getting a special present. She’s too excited to wait patiently for the gift to arrive, so she decides to investigate ahead of time. The clues might lead her to her present, but is it better to let this mystery go unsolved?
By: Fran Manushkin
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Cinco de Mayo
- Traditions & Celebrations
- By: Sharon Katz Cooper
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.