29 Best books to read to infants
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Moby-Dick
- By: Herman Melville
- Narrator: Anthony Heald
- Length: 23 hours 52 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2009
- Language: English
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3.53(466138 ratings)
3.53(466138 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0034.95 USDOne of the great works of American literature, Moby-Dick is the epic tale of one man’s fight against a force of nature. The outcast youth Ishmael, succumbing to wanderlust during a dreary New England autumn, signs up for passage aboard aOne of the great works of American literature, Moby-Dick is the epic tale of one man’s fight against a force of nature. The outcast youth Ishmael, succumbing to wanderlust during a dreary New England autumn, signs up for passage aboard a whaling ship. The Pequod sails under the command of the one-legged Captain Ahab, who has set himself on a monomaniacal quest to capture the cunning white whale that robbed him of his leg: Moby-Dick. Capturing life on the sea with robust realism, Melville details the adventures of the colorful crew aboard the ship as Ahab pursues his crusade of revenge, heedless of all cost. This masterfully symbolic drama of the conflict between man and his fate has a special intensity that listeners will not soon forget.
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The Circus Ship
- By: Chris Van Dusen
- Narrator: Chris Van Dusen
- Length: 11 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: November 06, 2009
- Language: English
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4.45(2918 ratings)
4.45(2918 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.007.99 USDRecipient of the E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Chris Van Dusen has made a name for himself as an acclaimed author and illustrator. In The Circus Ship, a very special craft is carrying all manner of circus animals. But when it nearly sinks, out spillRecipient of the E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Chris Van Dusen has made a name for himself as an acclaimed author and illustrator. In The Circus Ship, a very special craft is carrying all manner of circus animals. But when it nearly sinks, out spill all the animals. Luckily, they make it to a nearby island. And there they happily settle in– until the mean old circus owner tries to round them up.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
- By: Mark Twain
- Narrator: Mark Twain
- Length: 11 hours 32 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: March 14, 2000
- Language: English
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3.83(1161894 ratings)
3.83(1161894 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0024.99 USDAn unforgettable story of a boy’s adventures in the Mississippi Valley, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will captivate listeners of all ages with its vivid recreation of the history, the people, and the language of the nineteenth-centuryAn unforgettable story of a boy’s adventures in the Mississippi Valley, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn will captivate listeners of all ages with its vivid recreation of the history, the people, and the language of the nineteenth-century American South.
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The Wind in the Willows
- By: Kenneth Grahame
- Narrator: Kenneth Grahame
- Length: 7 hours 11 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: March 10, 2008
- Language: English
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3.8(10 ratings)
3.8(10 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USDThe Wind in the Willows is a classic of children’s literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. TheThe Wind in the Willows is a classic of children’s literature by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow moving and fast paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animal characters in a pastoral version of England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames valley.
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Dungeons & Dragons: Dungeon Club: Roll Call
- By: Molly Knox Ostertag
- Narrator: Katie Anvil Rich
- Length: 1 hours 1 minutes
- Publisher: HarperAlley
- Publish date: November 29, 2022
- Language: English
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4.33(462 ratings)
4.33(462 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0014.99 USDFrom New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma comes an all-new Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series! Middle school is a dungeon… At least, that’s how Jess seesFrom New York Times bestselling author Molly Knox Ostertag and critically acclaimed illustrator Xanthe Bouma comes an all-new Dungeons & Dragons graphic novel series!
Middle school is a dungeon… At least, that’s how Jess sees it.
Luckily, she and her best friend Olivia know how to escape into the sprawling worlds of their own imaginations. The two friends have always loved making up stories, first with little kid games of make-believe, and more recently with the fantasy roleplaying game, Dungeons & Dragons. When they play, Olivia runs the game as Dungeon Master and Jess is the solo party member, playing a take-no-prisoners, lone-wolf fighter of her own design named Sir Corius.
But when Olivia wants to add new players to their group, Jess finds herself struggling to share their game–and her best friend. Will their epic campaign withstand all this change, or has their adventure–and their friendship–finally come to an end?
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The Fifth Season
- By: N. K. Jemisin
- Narrator: Robin Miles
- Length: 15 hours 27 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: October 08, 2019
- Language: English
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4.32(174325 ratings)
4.32(174325 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0029.98 USDThe Fifth Season: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *At the end of the world, a woman must hide her secret power and find her kidnapped daughter in this “intricate and... Read moreThe Fifth Season: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *At the end of the world, a woman must hide her secret power and find her kidnapped daughter in this “intricate and extraordinary” Hugo Award winning novel of power, oppression, and revolution. (The New York Times)
This is the way the world ends…for the last time.It starts with the great red rift across the heart of the world’s sole continent, spewing ash that blots out the sun. It starts with death, with a murdered son and a missing daughter. It starts with betrayal, and long dormant wounds rising up to fester.This is the Stillness, a land long familiar with catastrophe, where the power of the earth is wielded as a weapon. And where there is no mercy.
Listen to the first book in the critically acclaimed, three-time Hugo award-winning trilogy by NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.
*Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. Gently playing in the background, the music never overpowers or distracts from the narration, so listeners can enjoy every minute. When you purchase this Booktrack edition, you receive the exact narration as the traditional audiobook available, with the addition of music throughout. -
King of the Bench: No Fear!
- By: Steve Moore
- Narrator: Maxwell Glick
- Length: 2 hours 8 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: March 28, 2017
- Language: English
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3.76(141 ratings)
3.76(141 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0014.99 USDFrom the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers” comes a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve, who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and TimmyFrom the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers” comes a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve, who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Timmy Failure, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and bench-warmers everywhere.
Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. It’s just a fact. But this year, Steve and his friends are excited to try out for the Spiro T. Agnew Middle School baseball team. The only problem is, after watching another player get beaned by a fastball, Steve has developed a serious case of bean-o-phobia–the fear of getting hit by a pitch. If Steve ever wants to get off the bench and get in the game, he’s going to have to muster up some courage, and fast.
Oh, and if you’re wondering why Steve would write a book and tell total strangers all about the humiliating phobia that almost ruined his first year on the baseball team? Duh. It’s pretty much a rule that you spill your guts when you write a book about yourself.
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The Adventures of Barry & Joe
- By: Adam Reid
- Narrator: Adam Reid
- Length: 4 hours 13 minutes
- Publisher: HarperAudio
- Publish date: March 26, 2019
- Language: English
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3.45(95 ratings)
3.45(95 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDBrothers from different mothers, bromancing history to save us from Trump. These are the continuing adventures of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, time traveling superheroes in search of a brighter future for America. Moments after the inauguration ofBrothers from different mothers, bromancing history to save us from Trump.
These are the continuing adventures of Barack Obama and Joe Biden, time traveling superheroes in search of a brighter future for America.
Moments after the inauguration of our 45th President, best friends Barack Obama and Joe Biden were escorted to a secret lab run by the world’s greatest scientists. They were asked to take off all their clothes and hold very still in a fetal position until they felt a painful tingling sensation. Then they vanished. They would awake to find themselves apart, and inside their younger bodies–driven to find each other and change history for the better. Their faithful guide on this journey is Samuel L. Jackson, a brilliant actor from the present who appears in the form of an augmented reality that only they can see and hear. And thus, they find themselves leaping through time, striving to right injustice wherever they find it, looking for a world which they can proudly call home.
This audiobook is a love letter to cheesy science fiction and the two men who can still be counted on to inspire us–an adventure that will melt your snowflake brain and give you hope for humanity at the same time.
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The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish
- By: Neil Gaiman
- Narrator: Neil Gaiman
- Length: 13 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: October 06, 2009
- Language: English
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3.99(10603 ratings)
3.99(10603 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.002.99 USD“I’ll swap you my dad,” I said. “Oh-oh,” said my little sister. What if you wanted your best friend’s two goldfish so much that you’d swap anything for them, even your father? What if your mother came“I’ll swap you my dad,” I said.
“Oh-oh,” said my little sister.What if you wanted your best friend’s two goldfish so much that you’d swap anything for them, even your father?
What if your mother came home and found out what you’d done?
The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is a hilarious adventure and was the first book for younger readers from the acclaimed author and illustrator of the New York Times best-sellers The Wolves in the Walls and Coraline. Chosen as one of Newsweek magazine’s Best Children’s Books of the Year, The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is beloved by readers of all ages. This new edition features brand-new jacket art and an afterword by the author on the origins of this unique and wonderfully funny story.
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Just Jaime
- By: Terri Libenson
- Narrator: Imani Parks
- Length: 2 hours 5 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: May 28, 2019
- Language: English
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4.25(5394 ratings)
4.25(5394 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0013.99 USDAnother spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy. Friends. Frenemies. Middle school… The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wonderingAnother spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy.
Friends. Frenemies. Middle school…
The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are.
Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right?
Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It’s like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered . . . ?
Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.
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King of the Bench: No Fear!
- By: Steve Moore
- Narrator: Maxwell Glick
- Length: 2 hours 8 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: March 28, 2017
- Language: English
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3.76(141 ratings)
3.76(141 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0014.99 USDFrom the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers” comes a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve, who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and TimmyFrom the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers” comes a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve, who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Timmy Failure, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and bench-warmers everywhere.
Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. It’s just a fact. But this year, Steve and his friends are excited to try out for the Spiro T. Agnew Middle School baseball team. The only problem is, after watching another player get beaned by a fastball, Steve has developed a serious case of bean-o-phobia–the fear of getting hit by a pitch. If Steve ever wants to get off the bench and get in the game, he’s going to have to muster up some courage, and fast.
Oh, and if you’re wondering why Steve would write a book and tell total strangers all about the humiliating phobia that almost ruined his first year on the baseball team? Duh. It’s pretty much a rule that you spill your guts when you write a book about yourself.
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Supertato: Presents Jack and the Beanstalk
- By: Sue Hendra
- Narrator: Sue Hendra
- Length: 9 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
- Publish date: January 01, 2023
- Language: English
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3.75(4 ratings)
3.75(4 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.005.99 USDThe brand new adventure in this super bestselling series! It’s showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack’sThe brand new adventure in this super bestselling series!
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It’s showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack’s mum.
There are thrills, spills and the return of a familiar-looking melon-bot as this hilarious, panto-tastic show unfolds. Will Jack’s beans bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams? Will Jack and Supermum be able to escape the fearsome giant?
All will be revealed…
Other Supertato adventures by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:
Supertato
Supertato: Veggies Assemble
Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run!
Supertato: Evil Pea Rules
Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom
Supertato: Carnival Catastro-pea!
Supertato: Bubbly Troubly!
Supertato: Night of the Living Veg
Supertato: The Great Eggscape!
Also by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:
Barry the Fish with Fingers
Norman the Slug with the Silly Shell
Norman the No-Bot with No Bottom
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I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing
- By: A. D. Jameson
- Narrator: A. D. Jameson
- Length: 6 hours 58 minutes
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
- Publish date: May 22, 2018
- Language: English
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3.38(254 ratings)
3.38(254 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USDA. D. Jameson celebrates the triumph of geekdom in I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing, an insightful and irreverent journey through the science fiction, fantasy, and superhero pop-culture cinematic icons whose legions of fans have put them at theA. D. Jameson celebrates the triumph of geekdom in I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing, an insightful and irreverent journey through the science fiction, fantasy, and superhero pop-culture cinematic icons whose legions of fans have put them at the top of the box office over and over.
Star Wars, Marvel superheroes, The Lord of the Rings–properties that were once supposedly the domain of socially maladroit youth have become mainstream entertainment, enjoyed by enormous audiences and by more than a few film critics too. But there are those commentators who have decried the way in which serious adult cinema has seemingly vanished, with Hollywood dominated by mindless kiddie fare such as tent-pole-event movies, franchises, and endless remakes and reboots.
As a lifelong geek, A. D. Jameson blasts through the cliches that have always surrounded pop-culture phenomena: that fans are mindless followers who will embrace all things Spider-Man, regardless of quality; or that the popularity and financial success of nerd cinema represents the death of ambitious film-making. Instead, he makes a case for why genre films are worthy of serious critical attention–and shares his thoughts on where their true flaws lie.
Shining a new light on beloved classics, and exploding misconceptions as to their historical and intellectual value, I Find Your Lack of Faith Disturbing explores how the geek inherited the earth.
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King of the Bench: No Fear!
- By: Steve Moore
- Narrator: Maxwell Glick
- Length: 2 hours 8 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: March 28, 2017
- Language: English
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3.76(141 ratings)
3.76(141 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0014.99 USDFrom the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers” comes a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve, who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and TimmyFrom the nationally syndicated cartoonist of “In the Bleachers” comes a new, highly illustrated middle grade series about Steve, who plays the same position in every sport: bench-warmer. Perfect for fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Timmy Failure, King of the Bench is an ode to teammates, underdogs, and bench-warmers everywhere.
Steve is King of the Bench. No brag. It’s just a fact. But this year, Steve and his friends are excited to try out for the Spiro T. Agnew Middle School baseball team. The only problem is, after watching another player get beaned by a fastball, Steve has developed a serious case of bean-o-phobia–the fear of getting hit by a pitch. If Steve ever wants to get off the bench and get in the game, he’s going to have to muster up some courage, and fast.
Oh, and if you’re wondering why Steve would write a book and tell total strangers all about the humiliating phobia that almost ruined his first year on the baseball team? Duh. It’s pretty much a rule that you spill your guts when you write a book about yourself.
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The Iliad
- By: Homer
- Narrator: Jeff Harding
- Length: 20 hours 32 minutes
- Publisher: Public Domain
- Publish date: August 19, 2016
- Language: English
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3.89(355936 ratings)
3.89(355936 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.007.99 USDThe Iliad is an epic Greek poem written by philosopher Homer, and is considered one of the oldest pieces of western literature still in existence. The story takes place during the last weeks of the ten year Trojan War, with a focus on the quarrelsThe Iliad is an epic Greek poem written by philosopher Homer, and is considered one of the oldest pieces of western literature still in existence. The story takes place during the last weeks of the ten year Trojan War, with a focus on the quarrels between King Agamemnon and the legendary warrior Achilles. However, this tale’s most famous scene is when the Greek’s give a gift to the Trojans of a large wooden horse, but one that is filled with soldiers, that allows the Greeks to infiltrate the high walls of the city of Troy. Many Scholars believe the Iliad was originally composed in an oral tradition, intended to be heard, not read, making this epic classic a must have for audiobook listeners!
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The Ten Thousand Doors of January
- By: Alix E. Harrow
- Narrator: January LaVoy
- Length: 12 hours 20 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: September 10, 2019
- Language: English
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4.05(85997 ratings)
4.05(85997 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0025.98 USD“A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through…absolutely enchanting.”–Christina Henry, bestselling author of Alice and Lost BoysLOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER!Finalist for the 2020“A gorgeous, aching love letter to stories, storytellers and the doors they lead us through…absolutely enchanting.”–Christina Henry, bestselling author of Alice and Lost BoysLOS ANGELES TIMES BESTSELLER!Finalist for the 2020 Hugo, Nebula, Locus, and World Fantasy AwardsIn the early 1900s, a young woman embarks on a fantastical journey of self-discovery after finding a mysterious book in this captivating and lyrical debut.In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures, January Scaller is a curiosity herself. As the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke, she feels little different from the artifacts that decorate the halls: carefully maintained, largely ignored, and utterly out of place.Then she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds, and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own.Lush and richly imagined, a tale of impossible journeys, unforgettable love, and the enduring power of stories awaits in Alix E. Harrow’s spellbinding debut–step inside and discover its magic.... Read more -
Sailing Alone Around the World
- By: Joshua Slocum
- Narrator: Joshua Slocum
- Length: 6 hours 38 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: February 04, 2008
- Language: English
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4.14(7536 ratings)
4.14(7536 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USDJoshua Slocum was the first man ever to sail around the world single-handedly. He completed his voyage in 1895, without radio and modern technology, when native pirates roamed the seas. It makes for an exciting tale-all 46,000 miles and three yearsJoshua Slocum was the first man ever to sail around the world single-handedly. He completed his voyage in 1895, without radio and modern technology, when native pirates roamed the seas. It makes for an exciting tale-all 46,000 miles and three years of it.
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Paddle-to-the-Sea
- By: Holling Clancy Holling
- Narrator: Terry Bregy
- Length: 58 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2010
- Language: English
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4.27(5583 ratings)
4.27(5583 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.009.95 USDA young Indian boy from Nipigon country in the Canadian wilderness carves a twelve-inch canoe with a kneeling Indian figure and frees it to undertake a journey to the Atlantic Ocean in his place. He must stay home and help his father but yearns toA young Indian boy from Nipigon country in the Canadian wilderness carves a twelve-inch canoe with a kneeling Indian figure and frees it to undertake a journey to the Atlantic Ocean in his place. He must stay home and help his father but yearns to learn about the world beyond his life in the village. Four years later this tiny vessel reaches its destination, ending a journey fraught with danger, excitement, and beauty.
Taking the listener through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean, Holling Clancy Holling gives us a treasure chest of geography and natural science wrapped in an unforgettably beautiful story. This timeless award-winning book has been a favorite of families for over sixty years.
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Disney Before the Story: Mulan, Pocohontas & Snow White
- By: Tessa Roehl
- Narrator: Erin Bennett
- Length: 3 hours 41 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2021
- Language: English
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4.67(7 ratings)
4.67(7 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0014.95 USDThese three exciting chapter books feature some of your favorite Disney heroines on fun adventures as young girls! Mulan’s Secret Plan Mulan can’t wait to start school. She’s excited to learn! But when class starts, she realizesThese three exciting chapter books feature some of your favorite Disney heroines on fun adventures as young girls!
Mulan’s Secret Plan
Mulan can’t wait to start school. She’s excited to learn! But when class starts, she realizes that it’s not quite what she was expecting. And if she and her friends really want to learn something, they’re going to have to do it their own way.
Pocahontas Leads the Way
Pocahontas is always looking for an adventure. When Nakoma’s younger brother falls ill and the tribe’s healer needs a special herb to treat him, Pocahontas recruits Nakoma to come with her on a harrowing journey. Will the two girls retrieve the plant in time? Or will their differences cost them the mission and their friendship?
Snow White’s Birthday Wish
The king tells Snow White that she can have any horse she wants for her birthday, but the only one she wants is the hurt stallion she found in the woods. Where did he come from? Does he belong to someone else? Snow White’s special bond with nature guides her as she tries to do what’s best for the horse … and make her own birthday wish come true.
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Gussy
- By: Jimmy Cajoleas
- Narrator: Chloe Dolandis
- Length: 7 hours 13 minutes
- Publisher: Quill Tree Books
- Publish date: November 02, 2021
- Language: English
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3.58(59 ratings)
3.58(59 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDA magical, lyrical middle grade novel that will enchant fans of Kelly Barnhill and Anne Ursu, about a girl who must take on the ultimate responsibility in her village–and the dangers of secrets kept locked away in the dark. Gussy knows thatA magical, lyrical middle grade novel that will enchant fans of Kelly Barnhill and Anne Ursu, about a girl who must take on the ultimate responsibility in her village–and the dangers of secrets kept locked away in the dark.
Gussy knows that being a village Protector is a big job, even if Grandpa Widow makes the role look easy. So when Grandpa Widow is suddenly called to travel across the desert surrounding the village, and Gussy has to step into the role of Protector herself, she barely feels ready to perform the magical Rites that keep her village safe from the Great Doom, the mysterious power that threatens the residents in the lands outside.
On her very first night in charge, a mysterious young girl arrives in search of shelter, forcing Gussy to break the number one rule of being a Protector: When the sun goes down, keep the gates shut.
Soon it becomes clear that the Great Doom has managed to get inside the village walls. And as the villagers all look to Gussy for help, Gussy will have to turn to some surprising allies to save the only home she’s ever known.
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Secrets of a Christmas Elf
- By: Ben Miller
- Narrator: Ben Miller
- Length: 1 hours 53 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
- Publish date: January 01, 2022
- Language: English
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3.97(81 ratings)
3.97(81 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0013.99 USDThe brilliant blockbuster from Ben Miller – the perfect book for all the family. It’s business as usual in the run up to Christmas at Santa’s Workshop – and toy elves Holly and Tog are busy making gifts for children allThe brilliant blockbuster from Ben Miller – the perfect book for all the family.
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It’s business as usual in the run up to Christmas at Santa’s Workshop – and toy elves Holly and Tog are busy making gifts for children all around the world. But Father Christmas isn’t feeling well, and Holly is worried that things won’t be finished on time. Inventing a robot to help out with festive duties seems like a fantastic idea, until Father Christmas is KIDNAPPED and a race against time to save him and the big day begins.
Funny and heartwarming, this beautifully illustrated pocket-sized story shows the importance of family at Christmas, and all year round. Discover more adventures from Hollie and Tog in Diary of a Christmas Elf.
Praise for Ben Miller:
‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
‘Great for reading aloud’ The Week Junior on The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale
‘A fire-side gem of a story’ Abi Elphinstone on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘Fabulous’ Sunday Express on The Boy Who Made the World Disappear
‘Enchanting, funny and intriguing in equal measure’ Philip Ardagh on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘Each of [Ben’s] five books is joyous and thoughtful’ Red Magazine
‘A sheer delight for all kids both big AND small’ Ruth Jones on The Night I Met Father Christmas
‘Bubbles with warmth and mischievous humour . . . irresistible’ Alexander Armstrong on The Night I Met Father Christmas
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Supertato: Presents Jack and the Beanstalk
- By: Sue Hendra
- Narrator: Sue Hendra
- Length: 9 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
- Publish date: January 01, 2023
- Language: English
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3.75(4 ratings)
3.75(4 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.005.99 USDThe brand new adventure in this super bestselling series! It’s showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack’sThe brand new adventure in this super bestselling series!
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It’s showtime in the supermarket as Supertato and the veggies put on their very own production of Jack and the Beanstalk, starring The Evil Pea as Jack and Supertato as Jack’s mum.
There are thrills, spills and the return of a familiar-looking melon-bot as this hilarious, panto-tastic show unfolds. Will Jack’s beans bring him riches beyond his wildest dreams? Will Jack and Supermum be able to escape the fearsome giant?
All will be revealed…
Other Supertato adventures by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet:
Supertato
Supertato: Veggies Assemble
Supertato: Run, Veggies, Run!
Supertato: Evil Pea Rules
Supertato: Veggies in the Valley of Doom
Supertato: Carnival Catastro-pea!
Supertato: Bubbly Troubly!
Supertato: Night of the Living Veg
Supertato: The Great Eggscape!
Also by Sue Hendra and Paul Linnet:
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The Dragon Egg Princess
- By: Ellen Oh
- Narrator: Amielynn Abellera
- Length: 6 hours 21 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: March 03, 2020
- Language: English
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3.79(286 ratings)
3.79(286 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDPerfect for fans of Wing & Claw, this must-have middle grade novel is from We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh! “Filled with strange terrains, creatures, and magic, this is an enthralling read!”–Soman Chainani, author ofPerfect for fans of Wing & Claw, this must-have middle grade novel is from We Need Diverse Books cofounder Ellen Oh!
“Filled with strange terrains, creatures, and magic, this is an enthralling read!”–Soman Chainani, author of the New York Times bestselling School for Good and Evil series
“A rich and wonderfully imagined story about the many ways young people can be powerful and the tremendous benefits of awakening your inner dragon.” –Annie Ursu, National Book Award for Young People’s Literature nominee for The Real Boy
“By drawing inspiration from Korean lore and culture, Ellen Oh is helping to reinvigorate the fantasy genre. Readers will love The Dragon Egg Princess for its humor, inventive magic, and thrilling action!” –Linda Sue Park, Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author
In a kingdom filled with magic, Jiho Park and his family are an anomaly–magic doesn’t affect them.
Jiho comes from a long line of forest rangers who protect the Kidahara–an ancient and mysterious wood that is home to powerful supernatural creatures. But Jiho wants nothing to do with the dangerous forest.
Five years ago, his father walked into the Kidahara and disappeared. Just like the young Princess Koko, the only daughter of the kingdom’s royal family. Jiho knows better than anyone else the horrors that live deep in the magical forest and how those who go in never come back.
Now the forest is in danger from foreign forces that want to destroy it, and a long-forgotten evil that’s been lurking deep in the Kidahara for centuries finally begins to awaken. Can a magic-less boy, a fierce bandit leader, and a lost princess join forces and save their worlds before it’s too late?
Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Nominee
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The Little Match Girl Strikes Back
- By: Emma Carroll
- Narrator: Imogen Wilde
- Length: 1 hours 40 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
- Publish date: January 01, 2022
- Language: English
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4.3(121 ratings)
4.3(121 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0013.99 USDIt only takes one strike! A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child.Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets ofIt only takes one strike! A powerful feminist reworking of the Hans Christian Andersen classic, from bestselling and award-winning creators Emma Carroll and Lauren Child.
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Bridie works hard to feed her family, selling matches on the streets of Victorian London. After an incident leaves her with only three matches left, the magical strike of each one sees her tumble into visions of a brighter future. Realizing she has the power to change her own fortune, Bridie leads the match factory workers out on strike, achieving the remarkable through their unity and courage.
A defiant and empowering retelling of the classic you thought you knew, based on real-life events, this stunning collaboration brought to life in glorious spot colour introduces a bold new heroine for future generations to treasure. -
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything
- By: Linda Williams
- Narrator: Cecelia DeWolf
- Length: 6 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: April 24, 2012
- Language: English
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4.27(17739 ratings)
4.27(17739 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.002.99 USD“A splendiferous Halloween story.” —The Horn Book “A great purchase for Halloween or any time of year.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of“A splendiferous Halloween story.” —The Horn Book
“A great purchase for Halloween or any time of year.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
Once upon a time, there was a little old lady who was not afraid of anything! But one autumn night, while walking in the woods, the little old lady heard . . . clomp, clomp, shake, shake, clap, clap.
And the little old lady who was not afraid of anything had the scare of her life! With bouncy refrains, this is a fun and timeless Halloween story.
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The Night We Got Stuck in a Story
- By: Ben Miller
- Narrator: Ben Miller
- Length: 3 hours 34 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
- Publish date: January 01, 2022
- Language: English
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3.96(24 ratings)
3.96(24 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0013.99 USDClimb into the adventure of your dreams in the bestselling adventure from bestselling author, Ben Miller!Lana and Harrison are staying with their grandparents, when they discover their favourite tree to play in is under threat. That night, a magicalClimb into the adventure of your dreams in the bestselling adventure from bestselling author, Ben Miller!
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Lana and Harrison are staying with their grandparents, when they discover their favourite tree to play in is under threat. That night, a magical golden thread leads them up through the hollow of the tree into a storybook land, where wind and rain rage and a mysterious creature lives.
When Harrison is kidnapped by the evil Spider Queen, Lana must do whatever it takes to find him, save the villagers and restore the balance of the storybook world, before the night is out.
A breathtaking journey through magical worlds for all the family, featuring Lana and Harrison, the adventure-loving siblings from the smash-hit The Day I Fell into a Fairytale, from master storyteller, Ben Miller.
Praise for Ben Miller:
‘Wonderful, funny, magical’ Chris Evans on How I Became a Dog Called Midnight
‘A magical adventure’ Sunday Express on The Day I Fell into a Fairytale
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The Nutcracker
- By: Susan Jeffers
- Narrator: Courtney Shaw
- Length: 6 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: November 04, 2014
- Language: English
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4.26(2206 ratings)
4.26(2206 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.000.99 USDNew York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor winner Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker as only she can–with lavish illustrations, magnificent detail, a glitter-brushed cover, and enchanting holiday scenes on every page. This isNew York Times bestselling artist and Caldecott Honor winner Susan Jeffers has created a Nutcracker as only she can–with lavish illustrations, magnificent detail, a glitter-brushed cover, and enchanting holiday scenes on every page. This is The Nutcracker as you’ve never seen it before! Makes a lovely keepsake and gift.
Join Marie, Fritz, and the intriguing Nutcracker himself on a magical Christmas Eve adventure. Behold the frightful Mouse King, the elegant Sugar Plum fairies, and the entire Land of Sweets in this dazzling, gorgeously illustrated holiday classic. With spare text based on the story in the ballet, this book offers a front-row seat to the enthralling tale that is a perennial favorite of adults and children alike.
And for Susan Jeffers fans looking for extra content, an author’s note is included at the end of the book, in which she explains what inspired her to turn this holiday tradition into a show-stopping picture book.
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The School for Good and Evil #2: A World without Princes
- By: Soman Chainani
- Narrator: Polly Lee
- Length: 13 hours 4 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: April 15, 2014
- Language: English
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4.01(35298 ratings)
4.01(35298 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.009.99 USDTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix–starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, KitTHE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL will soon be a major motion picture from Netflix–starring Academy Award winner Charlize Theron, Kerry Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Sofia Wylie, Sophie Anne Caruso, Jamie Flatters, Earl Cave, Kit Young, and more!
In the New York Times bestselling sequel to Soman Chainani’s debut, The School for Good and Evil, Sophie and Agatha are back in Gavaldon, living out their Happily Ever After, but life isn’t quite the fairy tale they expected.
Witches and princesses reside at the School for Girls, where they’ve been inspired to live a life without princes, while Tedros and the boys are camping in Evil’s old towers. A war is brewing between the schools, but can Agatha and Sophie restore the peace? Can Sophie stay good with Tedros on the hunt? And whose heart does Agatha’s belong to–her best friend or her prince?
Soman Chainani has created a spectacular world that Newbery Medal-winning author Ann M. Martin calls “a fairy tale like no other, complete with romance, magic, humor, and a riddle that will keep you turning pages until the end.
Don’t miss the thrilling conclusion to the beloved series, The School for Good and Evil #6: One True King!
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The Triumphant Tale of Pippa North
- By: Temre Beltz
- Narrator: Tara Sands
- Length: 10 hours 41 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: March 24, 2020
- Language: English
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4.19(51 ratings)
4.19(51 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0027.99 USDAn enchanting, clever, and whimsical fairy tale sure to charm fans of Adam Gidwitz and Shannon Hale. In the storybook kingdom of Wanderly, everyone wants to be a Triumphant: the kingdom’s most glorious heroes. Everyone except Pippa North, whoAn enchanting, clever, and whimsical fairy tale sure to charm fans of Adam Gidwitz and Shannon Hale.
In the storybook kingdom of Wanderly, everyone wants to be a Triumphant: the kingdom’s most glorious heroes. Everyone except Pippa North, who is quite happy with her perfectly common family.
No one in Wanderly wants to be a magician, would-be villains who are nothing more than nuisances. But Oliver Dash wants it more than anything in the world.
When Pippa is swept away to the Triumphant academy, and Oliver finds himself in danger of flunking out as a magician, a wayward wish puts them on opposite ends of a villainous scheme–and plunges Pippa into an adventure that will make the whole kingdom ask what it really means to be a hero.
Full of humor, magic, and heart, this Triumphant adventure is a stand-alone companion to The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom, which bestselling author Liesl Shurtliff called “the most charming book, footnotes and all!”
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