Health & Family Audiobooks

The Ultimate Guide to Growing Dragons (The Boy Who Grew Dragons 6)

An enchanting companion title to Andy Shepherd and Sara Ogilvie's bestselling THE BOY WHO GREW DRAGONS series Tomas, the boy who grew dragons, is officially the Grand High Dragon Master. He's lived with his dragons - Flicker and Zing - and grown dozens more. He's an expert at caring for the dragonfruit tree. He knows all the tricks for training dragons, nurturing dragonfruit seedlings and defusing dragon poo. So - he has this brilliant idea. He and his friends have got to get all their dragon expertise down, in one easy-to-read place, for them, and anyone else who might find themselves growing dragons! The only problem is - Tomas's friends Ted, Kat, Kai, Liam and Aura are currently scattered all around the world, from Suffolk to Mexico to China. Perhaps, though, if they can get their heads together, they can figure this all out together, and create the most brilliant ULTIMATE GUIDE ever, together? Of course, what they don't realise is they still have a lot to learn about dragons!

Andy Shepherd (Author), Ewan Goddard (Narrator)

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Pages & Co.: The Treehouse Library

The fifth and penultimate book in the bestselling bookwandering series for readers aged eight to twelve. As Tilly and Milo hurtle towards their final showdown with the Alchemist, the stakes are higher than ever – though there is always time for hot chocolate! Milo Bolt is ready to be the hero of his own story. With Uncle Horatio trapped in an enchanted sleep by the power-hungry Alchemist, he sets off with his new friend Alessia to find a cure and save them all. Their journey leads them to the magical treehouse – home of the Botanist, the Alchemist’s sworn enemy. Against the clock, they hunt for the cure: foraging in the Secret Garden, challenging Robin Hood and confronting the mighty Jabberwock. But the Alchemist will stop at nothing to unlock the powerful secrets of The Book of Books, and Tilly, Pages & Co. and the whole world of imagination are under threat as a battle for the fate of bookwandering is set in motion . . .

Anna James (Author), Aysha Kale (Narrator)

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Adrift

From the author of All You Knead Is Love and How to Make Friends with the Sea, an upper middle grade contemporary story of survival and grief about two biracial Filipino cousins whose resilience is tested when one of them is lost at sea. Cousins Coral and Isa are so close that they’re practically siblings; their mothers are sisters, and the two girls grew up on the same small island. When Coral and her parents leave on a months-long sea voyage amid the islands of Indonesia, Isa is devastated that they’ll be kept apart, and the two vow to write to each other no matter what. Then the unthinkable happens and Coral’s boat capsizes at sea, where her parents vanish. Washed up on a deserted island, alone and wracked by grief, she must find the strength within to survive and find her way back home. Meanwhile, Isa is still on Pebble Island, the only one holding out hope that her beloved cousin is still alive. Told in alternating points of view, this is a powerful story of loss and hope, love and family―and the unexpected resilience of the human spirit.

Tanya Guerrero (Author), Jennifer Aquino, Sura Siu (Narrator)

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Hear Me

One year after being diagnosed with hearing loss, Rayne’s hearing keeps getting worse, even with aids. It’s a struggle to maintain friendships and keep up in school, surfing is now a wipeout, and she can’t understand her favorite singer’s lyrics. But worst of all, Rayne’s parents are pushing for her to get cochlear implants, a surgery Rayne’s not convinced is worth the risks and challenges. Rayne begs her parents to consider other options, but they’re not budging. With the surgery looming, Rayne sets off on a bus journey that forces her to face her own assumptions about what her hearing loss means and what kind of life she could have. With the help of some new friends, Rayne realizes that even though her ears may be broken, she is not.

Kerry O'malley Cerra (Author), Caitlin Davies (Narrator)

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The Gender Identity Workbook for Kids: A Guide to Exploring Who You Are

Transgender and gender-nonconforming (TGNC) children need validation and support on their journey toward self-discovery. Unfortunately, due to stigma and misinformation, these kids can be especially vulnerable to bullying, discrimination, and even mental health issues such as anxiety or depression. The good news is that there are steps you can take to empower your child as they explore, understand, and affirm their gender identity. This important workbook will guide you both. In this guide, a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in gender-nonconforming youth offers real tools to help your child thrive in all aspects of life. You and your child will discover a more expansive way of understanding gender; gain insight into gender diverse thoughts, feelings, and experiences; and find engaging activities with fun titles such as, 'Apple, Oranges, and Fruit Bowls' and 'Pronoun Town' to help your child to explore their own unique identity in a way that is age-appropriate and validating. No child experiences gender in a vacuum, and children don't just transition-families do. Let this workbook guide you and your child on this important journey in their lives.

Kelly Storck LCSW (Author), Amy Deuchler (Narrator)

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Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: New School Skirmish

A hilarious story of new-school hijinks, filled with friendship, family, and plenty of pranks--perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Diary of a Wimpy Kid! Meet Airi Sano. After spending her entire childhood moving from one military base to another, she's excited to be settling down for the long-term in Hawai'i. She's less excited about her new teacher, who's determined to make Airi like school. But she's got a plan: prank her teacher so hard that she gives up on even trying to get Airi to do any work-especially any reading. But Mrs. Ashton won't give up, no matter what Airi does. Airi will need the help of her new classmates-who might even be her new friends-to get Mrs. Ashton to crack. It's time . . . for a prank war! New School Skirmish kicks off a brand-new series for readers to adore! Praise for Airi Sano, Prankmaster General: New School Skirmish: "The ultimate prankster has arrived! Airi Sano is guaranteed to keep readers on their toes!" -Booki Vivat, New York Times bestselling author of the Frazzled series

Zoe Tokushige (Author), Sara Matsui-Colby (Narrator)

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The Book of the Seven Spells

Sebastian Garcia, Juliet Okofor, and twins Angus and Celia McNeil could not be more different from one another. But when they accidently discover an enchanted house that once belonged to the great magician Moriarty Mortimer, everything changes. Legend has it that somewhere inside the mysterious mansion is the most powerful book of magic ever known, and the kids aren’t the only ones hoping to find it. Someone unexpected wants to use it for their evil plan. Now, they must find the book and use a spell to travel back in time to convince Moriarty Mortimer to teach them magic well enough to defeat a maniacal mad man. But magic is tricky, so they must work as a team. If they fail, unimaginable power will fall into exactly the wrong hands. If they succeed, they’ll go from magicless misfits to guardians of The Book of the Seven Spells.

Charlie Lovett (Author), Jaime Lincoln Smith (Narrator)

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1-2-3-4, I Declare a Thumb War

Meet Whisper, Frannie, Sophie, Gemma, and Zuzu, five friends who tell eerie tales by night and navigate middle school drama by day.   MISERY FALLS, OREGON, IS ABUZZ AS the 100th anniversary of the electrocution of the town's most infamous killer, Silas Hoke, approaches. When a mysterious text message leads the girls to the cemetery-where Silas Hoke is buried!-life can't get any creepier. Except, yes, it can thanks to the surprise storyteller who meets them at the cemetery, inspires the first-ever meeting of the Graveyard Girls, and sets the stage for a terrifying tale from Whisper that they'll never forget.   This slightly scary, extremely addictive story is the first in a five-book series by New York Times best-selling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Kraus.

Daniel Kraus, Lisi Harrison (Author), Ana Evans (Narrator)

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Nowhere Better Than Here

In a town slowly being destroyed by rising tides, one girl must fight to find a way to keep her community’s spirit from drowning. For thirteen-year-old Jillian Robichaux, three things are sacred: bayou sunsets, her grandmother Nonnie’s stories, and the coastal Louisiana town of Boutin that she calls home. When the worst flood in a century hits, Jillian and the rest of her community band together as they always do―but this time the damage may simply be too great. After the local school is padlocked and the bridges into town condemned, Jillian has no choice but to face the reality that she may be losing the only home she’s ever had. But even when all hope seems lost, Jillian is determined to find a way to keep Boutin and its indomitable spirit alive. With the help of friends new and old, a loveable golden retriever, and Nonnie’s storytelling wisdom, Jillian does just that in this timely and heartfelt story of family, survival, and hope. In her stunning debut middle grade novel, Sarah Guillory has written a lush story about an indomitable girl fighting against the effects of climate change.

Sarah Guillory (Author), Sophie Amoss (Narrator)

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Attack of the Black Rectangles

Award-winning author Amy Sarig King takes on censorship and intolerance in a novel she was born to write. When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words blacked out, he thinks it must be a mistake. But then when he and his friends discover what the missing words are, he's outraged. Someone in his school is trying to prevent kids from reading the full story. But who? Even though his unreliable dad tells him to not get so emotional about a book (or anything else), Mac has been raised by his mom and grandad to call out things that are wrong. He and his friends head to the principal's office to protest the censorship... but her response doesn't take them seriously. So many adults want Mac to keep his words to himself. Mac's about to see the power of letting them out. In Attack of the Black Rectangles, acclaimed author Amy Sarig King shows all the ways truth can be hard... but still worth fighting for.

A. S. King (Author), Amy Sarig King, Gretchen Bender, Jane Yolen, Pete Cross (Narrator)

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Best Wishes (Best Wishes #1)

From Sarah Mlynowski, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author behind Whatever After and Upside-Down Magic, this thrilling new series is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants for a new generation of readers! Brimming with magic, friendship, humor--and irresistible illustrations--this is the book you've been wishing for! Becca Singer is having the Worst Day Ever. Her best friend, Harper, dumped her, and Becca is totally friendless and alone. Then the box arrives in the mail. Inside the box? One bracelet, plus a mysterious note telling Becca to make a wish. So Becca puts on the bracelet-why not, right?-and wishes to have friends. Lots of friends. So many friends. And just like that, the magic works. Suddenly, EVERYONE wants to be Becca's BFF, from all the kids at school to the teachers (!) to her own mom (!!).As things spin out of control, Becca starts to wonder: Is this wish a curse? This series is perfect for fans of Whatever After, Real Friends, The Baby-Sitters Club, and all stories told with warmth and sparkle. And keep an eye out for Books 2 and 3, where the magic bracelet gets mailed to new girls with new wishes (with each book co-written by Sarah Mlynowski and a different author!) The audio edition also features a bonus recording of an original short story in the WHATEVER AFTER universe, GO FETCH by Sarah Mlynowski and narrated by Emily Eiden. Follow siblings Abby and Jonah (and their puppy, Prince) as they tumble through the magic mirror and into the classic nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill. When Abby and Jonah meet Jack and Jill on the hill, they try to help the other pair carry their pail of water—with hilarious results! This bite-sized adventure is a special treat for fans of the bestselling WHATEVER AFTER series, and for anyone who loves magical stories told with humor and sparkle.

Sarah Mlynowski (Author), Sarah Beth Goer (Narrator)

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Faithgirlz Sophie Series Audio Collection, Books 1-6: 6 Books in 1

Middle school drama and one girl's big imagination collide in this audio collection containing the first six books in the Sophie series for girls ages 9-12. Readers will love following future film director Sophie and her friends as they navigate first crushes, major bullies, shifting friendships, and what it means to apply your faith to everyday life. Each story is not only entertaining, the plotlines speak to the real-life issues girls are facing at school and at home. Perfect for young daydreamers and fans of contemporary middle-grade fiction, books 1-6 in the Sophie Series from Nancy Rue are now available in one audio download! Faithgirlz Sophie Series Audio Collection, Books 1-6 features: - A relatable and fun main character who will appeal to young girls discovering who they are and want to become - Experiences with bullying, first crushes, jealousy, working through your feelings, and moving to a new home and making new friends - Inspirational Christian themes that help readers imagine themselves in Scripture and apply it to their lives In addition, this audio download is: - ideal for birthdays, Christmas, or any gift-giving occasion - wonderful for summer reading, travel, or listening around the house - great for readers 9 to 12, and especially girls who are creative, artsy, imaginative, or dealing with the trials of middle school friend relationships Faithgirlz Sophie Series Audio Collection, Books 1-6 includes: - Sophie's World: After moving to Virginia, Sophie is not only adjusting to her new town and school, her overactive imagination keeps getting her in trouble and she's soon labeled "weird." Then Sophie meets Fiona, who loves play-acting too. But will therapy sessions with Dr. Peter help Sophie finally merge her imaginary world with the very real world of middle school? - Sophie's Secret: When a school project leads Sophie to investigate her family's past, she discovers there are no pictures of her as a baby. Sophie's mind begins to spin, and she can't stop wondering, what secrets are her parents hiding? And can she ever trust them again? - Sophie Under Pressure: To boost their science grades, Sophie and her friends decide to build a spacestation in the backyard and film their experience of what it would really be like to explore other planets. But then their astronaut expedition crew begins to seriously fight. Can Sophie save the mission-and her friendships-before it's too late? - Sophie Steps Up: Sophie and her friends are excited to be doing their latest play as their project for the school's live showcase. And when a new girl from Ireland is assigned to their group, Sophie is eager to make her feel welcome. But all of Sophie's dreams start to fade as the school decides the girls' play needs to change and cultures clash between her friends and Darby. It will take more than Sophie's imagination to make everything right again. - Sophie's First Dance: The first boy-girl school dance is coming, and all the girls are a mix of excitement and nerves. To cope, they create a fantasy movie where the boys are perfect gentlemen. But Sophie can't stop worrying about the possibility of dancing with her kinda-crush, Jimmy. And as the dance gets closer, the real boys start to unwittingly cause issues between friends. - Sophie's Stormy Summer: Sophie and her friends have been looking forward to a summer of fun and relaxation, but when one of them is diagnosed with a serious illness, everything shifts, and they realize they can't daydream themselves away from the news.

Nancy N. Rue (Author), Judy Young (Narrator)

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