29 Best Health & Daily Living Books
Health & Daily Living is a popular category for many book lovers. Our team at Speechify has curated a list of the top Health & Daily Living audiobooks everyone must read.
See the top 29 Health & Daily Living audiobooks below.
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Rare Birds
- By: Jeff Miller
- Narrator: Graham Halstead
- Length: 6 hours 12 minutes
- Publisher: Sterling Audio
- Publish date: January 31, 2023
- Language: English
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4.62(26 ratings)
4.62(26 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0024.99 USDTwelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no stranger to hospital waiting rooms. Sometimes, he feels like his entire life is one big waiting room. Waiting for the next doctor to tell them what’s wrong with his mom. Waiting to find out what cityTwelve-year-old Graham Dodds is no stranger to hospital waiting rooms. Sometimes, he feels like his entire life is one big waiting room. Waiting for the next doctor to tell them what’s wrong with his mom. Waiting to find out what city they’re moving to next. Waiting to see if they will finally get their miracle–a heart transplant to save his mom’s life.
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Now Graham is stuck in Florida for the summer, waiting once again. But when he meets a girl named Lou at the hospital, he finds a friend who needs a distraction as much as he does. She tells him about a contest to find the endangered Snail Kite, which resides in the local gator-filled swamps. Together they embark on an adventure, searching for the rare bird . . . and along the way, Graham might just find something else–himself.
Jeff Miller crafts a heartfelt story about what it means to live in this unforgettable middle grade novel. Rare Birds is a rare find. -
5-Minute Devotions for Teens
- By: Laura L. Smith
- Narrator: Laura L. Smith
- Length: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Publisher: Zonderkidz
- Publish date: December 06, 2022
- Language: English
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4.62(8 ratings)
4.62(8 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0016.99 USDRead by the author. 5-Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health removes the stigma on mental health and advises Christian teens what they can do when they are depressed and anxious. Scattered throughout the book are tips to helpRead by the author.
5-Minute Devotions for Teens: A Guide to God and Mental Health removes the stigma on mental health and advises Christian teens what they can do when they are depressed and anxious. Scattered throughout the book are tips to help teens maintain good mental health practices such as meditation, disconnecting from social media and technology, saying affirmations, and much more.
Each day includes a Scripture verse, short devotional, and a prayer or prompt.
This 100-day devotional will help teens 13 to 17 years old:
- deal with mental health issues, depression, and/or anxiety.
- re-enter normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic.
- develop an authentic relationship with God and deepen their faith.
5-Minute Devotions for Teens is an affordable resource that can be read again and again.
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Breathe Like a Bear: 30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere
- By: Kira Willey
- Narrator: Charon Normand-Widmer
- Length: 1 hours 21 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: May 29, 2018
- Language: English
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4.55(448 ratings)
4.55(448 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.009.99 USDThis beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises is designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these thirty simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performedThis beautifully illustrated collection of mindfulness exercises is designed to teach kids techniques for managing their bodies, breath, and emotions. Best of all, these thirty simple, short breathing practices and movements can be performed anytime, anywhere: in the car on the way to the grocery store, during heavy homework nights at home, or even at a child’s desk at school. Based on Kira Willey’s Parents’ Choice GOLD Award winner Mindful Moments for Kids, Breathe Like a Bear is sure to help kids find calm, gain focus, and feel energized during the day while also encouraging families to establish fun and consistent mindfulness practices, whether at home or on the go.
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Outside, Inside
- By: Leuyen Pham
- Narrator: Anastasia Nguyen
- Length: 13 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: June 17, 2021
- Language: English
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4.49(1995 ratings)
4.49(1995 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.009.99 USDSomething strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed. Everybody who was outside… went inside. Outside, it was quieter, wilder, and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, and we grew. We remembered to protect theSomething strange happened on an unremarkable day just before the season changed. Everybody who was outside… went inside. Outside, it was quieter, wilder, and different. Inside, we laughed, we cried, and we grew. We remembered to protect the ones we love and love the ones who protect us. While the world changed outside, we became stronger on the inside and believed that someday soon spring would come again.
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Red, White, and Whole
- By: Rajani LaRocca
- Narrator: Priya Ayyar
- Length: 2 hours 39 minutes
- Publisher: Quill Tree Books
- Publish date: February 02, 2021
- Language: English
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4.46(4805 ratings)
4.46(4805 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.004.99 USDNewbery Honor Book! A heartbreakingly hopeful novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia. * Walter Award Winner * New England Book Award Winner * An NCTE Notable VerseNewbery Honor Book! A heartbreakingly hopeful novel in verse about an Indian American girl whose life is turned upside down when her mother is diagnosed with leukemia.
* Walter Award Winner * New England Book Award Winner * An NCTE Notable Verse Novel * Golden Kite Award Winner * Crystal Kite Award Winner * Goodreads Choice Nominee * A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of the Year * An SLJ Best Book of the Year * A BookPage Best Book of the Year * An NYPL Best Book of the Year * A Mighty Girl’s Best Book of the Year * An ILA Notable Book for a Global Society * A Bank Street Best Book of the Year *Junior Library Guild Selection * A Judy Lopez Memorial Award Honor *
Reha feels torn between two worlds: school, where she’s the only Indian American student, and home, with her family’s traditions and holidays. But Reha’s parents don’t understand why she’s conflicted–they only notice when Reha doesn’t meet their strict expectations. Reha feels disconnected from her mother, or Amma. Although their names are linked–Reha means “star” and Punam means “moon”–they are a universe apart.
Then Reha finds out that her Amma is sick. Really sick.
Reha, who dreams of becoming a doctor even though she can’t stomach the sight of blood, is determined to make her Amma well again. She’ll be the perfect daughter, if it means saving her Amma’s life.
From Indies Introduce author Rajani LaRocca comes a radiant story about the ties that bind and how to go on in the face of unthinkable loss. This is the perfect next read for fans of Jasmine Warga and Thanhha Lai.
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The Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James
- By: Ashley Herring Blake
- Narrator: Chloe Cannon
- Length: 9 hours 0 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: March 26, 2019
- Language: English
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4.44(2450 ratings)
4.44(2450 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0024.98 USDTwelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first kisses, and emerging feelings for another girl in this stunning, heartfelt novel–perfect for fans of Ali Benjamin and Erin Entrada Kelly.WhenTwelve-year-old Sunny St. James navigates heart surgery, reconnecting with her lost mother, first kisses, and emerging feelings for another girl in this stunning, heartfelt novel–perfect for fans of Ali Benjamin and Erin Entrada Kelly.
When Sunny St. James receives a new heart, she decides to set off on a “New Life Plan”: 1) do awesome amazing things she could never do before; 2) find a new best friend; and 3) kiss a boy for the first time.Her “New Life Plan” seems to be racing forward, but when she meets her new best friend Quinn, Sunny questions whether she really wants to kiss a boy at all. With the reemergence of her mother, Sunny begins a journey to becoming the new Sunny St. James.This sweet, tender novel dares readers to find the might in their own hearts.... Read more -
Small Steps
- By: Peg Kehret
- Narrator: Susan Boyce
- Length: 3 hours 8 minutes
- Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
- Publish date: January 01, 2013
- Language: English
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4.44(6157 ratings)
4.44(6157 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0014.95 USDAcclaimed author Peg Kehret has written the true story of the year about when she was twelve and stricken with polio. At first paralyzed and terrified, she fought her way to recovery, aided by doctors and therapists, a loving family, supportiveAcclaimed author Peg Kehret has written the true story of the year about when she was twelve and stricken with polio. At first paralyzed and terrified, she fought her way to recovery, aided by doctors and therapists, a loving family, supportive roommates fighting their own battles with the disease, and plenty of grit and luck. With the humor and suspense that are her trademarks, Peg Kehret vividly recreates a year of heartbreak and triumph.
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Rescue and Jessica
- By: Jessica Kensky
- Length: 12 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: April 03, 2018
- Language: English
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4.44(1800 ratings)
4.44(1800 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.007.99 USDBased on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire. Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog – it’s the family business, afterBased on a real-life partnership, the heartening story of the love and teamwork between a girl and her service dog will illuminate and inspire. Rescue thought he’d grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog – it’s the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he’s better suited to being a service dog, he’s worried that he’s not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she’d imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue.
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Pete the Kitty and the Case of the Hiccups
- By: James Dean
- Narrator: James Fouhey
- Length: 4 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: July 14, 2020
- Language: English
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4.42(674 ratings)
4.42(674 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.99 USDBeginning readers will laugh and easily relate to Pete the Kitty and his search for the perfect remedy for his hiccups! Pete gets a case of the hiccups, and he doesn’t know what to do. He decides to ask his wisest friends for help, like GrumpyBeginning readers will laugh and easily relate to Pete the Kitty and his search for the perfect remedy for his hiccups!
Pete gets a case of the hiccups, and he doesn’t know what to do. He decides to ask his wisest friends for help, like Grumpy Toad, Callie, and Bob. But Pete is still stuck with the hiccups. Will Pete the Kitty ever get rid of his terrible hiccups?
This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations–which means it’s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
This is the very first Pete the Kitty I Can Read favorite from New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat author-artist James Dean!
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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
- By: Ashley Herring Blake
- Narrator: Chloe Cannon
- Length: 6 hours 7 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: March 06, 2018
- Language: English
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4.38(5889 ratings)
4.38(5889 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0024.98 USDIn the wake of a destructive tornado, one girl develops feelings for another in this stunning, tender novel about emerging identity, perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish. When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old IvyIn the wake of a destructive tornado, one girl develops feelings for another in this stunning, tender novel about emerging identity, perfect for fans of The Thing About Jellyfish.
When a tornado rips through town, twelve-year-old Ivy Aberdeen’s house is destroyed and her family of five is displaced. Ivy feels invisible and ignored in the aftermath of the storm–and what’s worse, her notebook filled with secret drawings of girls holding hands has gone missing.
Mysteriously, Ivy’s drawings begin to reappear in her locker with notes from someone telling her to open up about her identity. Ivy thinks–and hopes–that this someone might be her classmate, another girl for whom Ivy has begun to develop a crush. Will Ivy find the strength and courage to follow her true feelings?
Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World exquisitely enriches the rare category of female middle-grade characters who like girls–and children’s literature at large.
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Final Season
- By: Tim Green
- Narrator: Kirt Graves
- Length: 6 hours 44 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: September 14, 2021
- Language: English
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4.36(153 ratings)
4.36(153 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USD**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a gripping, deeply personal standalone football novel about a star middle school quarterback faced with a life-changing decision**INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER**
From New York Times bestselling author and former NFL player Tim Green comes a gripping, deeply personal standalone football novel about a star middle school quarterback faced with a life-changing decision after his dad is diagnosed with ALS. Perfect for fans of Mike Lupica!
With two all-star college football players for brothers and a former Atlanta Falcons defensive lineman for a father, it is only natural for sixth-grade quarterback Benjamin Redd to follow in their footsteps.
However, after his dad receives a heartbreaking ALS diagnosis–connected to all those hard hits and tackles he took on the field–Ben’s mom becomes more determined than ever to get Ben to quit football.
Ben isn’t playing just for himself though. This might be his dad’s last chance to coach. And his teammates need a quarterback that can lead them to the championships. But as Ben watches the heavy toll ALS takes on his dad’s body, he begins to question if this should be his final season after all.
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The Keeper: The Unguarded Story of Tim Howard Young Readers’ Edition UNA
- By: Tim Howard
- Narrator: William Harper
- Length: 5 hours 1 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: December 09, 2014
- Language: English
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4.35(251 ratings)
4.35(251 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDThe uplifting memoir of U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard, adapted for young readers. In this heartwarming and candid account, Tim Howard opens up about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette Syndrome defied the odds toThe uplifting memoir of U.S. national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard, adapted for young readers.
In this heartwarming and candid account, Tim Howard opens up about how a hyperactive kid from New Jersey with Tourette Syndrome defied the odds to become one of the world’s premier goalkeepers.
Tim shares his remarkable journey in an accessible way that will speak to soccer fans, kids struggling with issues that make them feel “different,” and any young person looking for a compelling autobiography to read for a report or just for fun.
After a successful seventeen-year professional soccer career, Tim became an overnight star during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. His heroic performance in the game for the United States against Belgium, in which he saved an astonishing fifteen shots–the most for any goalkeeper in a World Cup game–made him a household name as well as a trending internet meme.
In the course of 120 minutes, Tim went from a player known mainly by soccer fans to an American icon, loved by millions for his dependability, daring, and humility.
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The Couch Potato
- By: Jory John
- Narrator: Kirby Heyborne
- Length: 9 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: November 03, 2020
- Language: English
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4.31(2845 ratings)
4.31(2845 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.002.99 USDAn Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List Selection Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creatorsAn Instant New York Times Bestseller * An Instant Indie Bestseller * An Indie Next List Selection
Feeling fried? Peel yourself on the couch and meet your new pal-tato! The winning fourth picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of The Bad Seed, The Good Egg, and The Cool Bean, Jory John and Pete Oswald, will get you and your kids moving!
The Couch Potato has everything within reach and doesn’t have to move from the sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, Couch Potato is forced to peel away from the comforts of the living room and venture outside. Could fresh air and sunshine possibly be better than the views on screen?
Readers of all ages will laugh along as their new best spuddy learns that balancing screen time and playtime is the root to true happiness.
Check out Jory John and Pete Oswald’s funny, bestselling books for kids 4-8 and anyone who wants a laugh:
- The Bad Seed
- The Good Egg
- The Cool Bean
- The Couch Potato
- The Good Egg Presents: The Great Eggscape!
- The Bad Seed Presents: The Good, the Bad, the Spooky!
- The Cool Bean Presents: As Cool as It Gets
- That’s What Dinosaurs Do
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Just Breathe
- By: Mallika Chopra
- Narrator: Mallika Chopra
- Length: 2 hours 46 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: August 28, 2018
- Language: English
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4.31(179 ratings)
4.31(179 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0012.98 USDFor kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra. Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustratedFor kids ages 8 to 12, this is an accessible and fun meditation and mindfulness how-to book filled with full-color illustrations, written by Mallika Chopra and with a foreword by Deepak Chopra.
Just Breathe is a fun and accessible, fully illustrated go-to meditation guide written by none other than Mallika Chopra, wellness expert and the daughter of Deepak Chopra. For kids ages 8 to 12, this book is full of specific exercises to help deal with day-to-day challenges and tips to lead a healthier, happier, and more connected life. The book includes practical advice on breathing techniques and guided meditations for a number of topics and scenarios, including:
- Dealing with stress
- Getting to sleep
- Building self-confidence
- Focusing on school/tests/other work
- Ridding oneself of anxiety
Beginners will learn the basics of meditation and how to get started, and those more experienced will learn how to improve their practice. This book will also teach kids how to prepare their own meditation spaces. Just Breathe is the go-to book for kids who want to learn more about mindfulness and meditation.
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Garvey in the Dark
- By: Nikki Grimes
- Length: 1 hours 25 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: January 10, 2023
- Language: English
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4.29(190 ratings)
4.29(190 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.008.99 USDWhat can one voice do? As the first rumblings of the pandemic sound around Garvey, he hardly notices. Caught up with his friends, school, chorus, and his newfound relationship with his father, he doesn’t imagine that the new disease adultsWhat can one voice do?
As the first rumblings of the pandemic sound around Garvey, he hardly notices.
Caught up with his friends, school, chorus, and his newfound relationship with his father, he doesn’t imagine that the new disease adults are talking about could touch him.
But it will.
When everything changes, when fear moves in, and when all seems dark, Garvey feels helpless. Yet one voice–Garvey’s voice–can be a powerful spark in the dark …
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The Crossover
- By: Kwame Alexander
- Narrator: Kwame Alexander
- Length: 2 hours 16 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: July 11, 2014
- Language: English
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4.26(49673 ratings)
4.26(49673 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0010.99 USDFourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Review Quotes: “This novel in verse is rich in character and relationships. . . . PoetFourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health. Review Quotes: “This novel in verse is rich in character and relationships. . . . Poet Alexander deftly reveals the power of the format to pack an emotional punch.” –“Kirkus, ” starred review “Alexander fully captures Josh’s athletic finesse and coming-of-age angst in a mix of free verse and hip-hop poetry that will have broad appeal. . . . This will inspire budding players and poets alike.” –“Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, “starred review “The poems dodge and weave with the speed of a point guard driving for the basket, mixing basketball action with vocabulary-themed poems, newspaper clippings, and Josh’s sincere first-person accounts that swing from moments of swagger-worth triumph to profound pain.” –“Publishers Weekly, “starred review
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Nikhil Out Loud
- By: Maulik Pancholy
- Narrator: Maulik Pancholy
- Length: 6 hours 11 minutes
- Publisher: Balzer + Bray
- Publish date: October 11, 2022
- Language: English
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4.26(138 ratings)
4.26(138 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDFrom the acclaimed actor and Stonewall Honor-winning author of The Best at It, Maulik Pancholy, comes a new middle grade novel about a gay Indian American boy who learns the power of using his voice. For fans of Merci Suarez Changes Gears and BetterFrom the acclaimed actor and Stonewall Honor-winning author of The Best at It, Maulik Pancholy, comes a new middle grade novel about a gay Indian American boy who learns the power of using his voice. For fans of Merci Suarez Changes Gears and Better Nate Than Ever.
Thirteen-year-old Nikhil Shah is the beloved voice actor for Raj Reddy on the hit animated series Raj Reddy in Outer Space. But when his mom temporarily moves them to the small town in Ohio where she grew up to take care of Nikhil’s sick grandfather, Nikhil feels as out of orbit as his character.
Nikhil’s fame lands him the lead in the school musical, but he’s terrified that everyone will realize he’s a fraud once they find out he has stage fright. And when a group of conservative parents start to protest having an openly gay actor in the starring role, Nikhil feels like his life would be easier if only he could be Raj Reddy full-time.
Then Nikhil wakes up one morning and hears a crack in his voice, which means his job playing Raj will have to come to an end. Life on earth is way more complicated than life on television. And some mysteries–like new friendships or a sick grandparent or finding the courage to speak out–don’t wrap up neatly between commercial breaks.
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This Appearing House
- By: Ally Malinenko
- Narrator: Elise Arsenault
- Length: 7 hours 10 minutes
- Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
- Publish date: August 16, 2022
- Language: English
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4.25(210 ratings)
4.25(210 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDFrom the author of Ghost Girl comes another standalone spooky middle grade for fans of Nightbooks and Ghost Squad, about a terrifying house and the girl haunted by her experience with cancer, grief, and healing. Are you brave enough to stepFrom the author of Ghost Girl comes another standalone spooky middle grade for fans of Nightbooks and Ghost Squad, about a terrifying house and the girl haunted by her experience with cancer, grief, and healing. Are you brave enough to step inside?
For as long as anyone could remember there wasn’t a house at the dead end of Juniper Drive . . . until one day there was.
When Jac first sees the House, she’s counting down to the five-year anniversary of her cancer diagnosis, when she hopefully will be declared NED, or “no evidence of disease.” But with a house appearing, and her hands shaking, and a fall off her bike, Jac is starting to wonder if these are symptoms–or if something stranger is happening.
Two classmates dare Jac and her friend Hazel to enter the House. Walking through the front door is the way in. It’s definitely not the way out. There’s something off about the House; Jac can feel it. The same way she knows it’s no coincidence that the House appeared for her five-year marker. It wants something from her. And she won’t be able to get out until she figures out what.
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Dog Driven
- By: Terry Lynn Johnson
- Length: 4 hours 48 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: December 03, 2019
- Language: English
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4.25(197 ratings)
4.25(197 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0012.99 USDFrom the author of Ice Dogs, comes a riveting adventure about a musher who sets out to prove her impaired vision won’t hold her back from competing in a rigorous sled race through the Canadian wilderness. Perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen.From the author of Ice Dogs, comes a riveting adventure about a musher who sets out to prove her impaired vision won’t hold her back from competing in a rigorous sled race through the Canadian wilderness. Perfect for fans of Gary Paulsen. McKenna Barney is trying to hide her worsening eyesight and has been isolating herself for the last year. But at the request of her little sister, she signs up for a commemorative mail run race in the Canadian wilderness-a race she doesn’t know if she can even see to run. Winning would mean getting her disease-and her sister’s-national media coverage, but it would also pit McKenna and her team of eight sled dogs against racers from across the globe for three days of shifting lake ice, sudden owl attacks, snow squalls, and bitterly cold nights. A page-turning adventure about living with disability and surviving the wilderness, Dog Driven is the story of one girl’s self-determination and the courage it takes to trust in others.
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Where Snow Angels Go
- By: Maggie O’Farrell
- Narrator: Ruth Negga
- Length: 35 minutes
- Publisher: Dreamscape Media
- Publish date: November 02, 2021
- Language: English
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4.24(404 ratings)
4.24(404 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDOne night Sylvie awakens to an incredible sight: a glowing figure tiptoeing across her floor, with enormous feathery wings wafting from his back. He’s muttering to himself, trying to remember his orders, for this is his first flight. Could heOne night Sylvie awakens to an incredible sight: a glowing figure tiptoeing across her floor, with enormous feathery wings wafting from his back. He’s muttering to himself, trying to remember his orders, for this is his first flight. Could he really be the same angel she made last winter in the snow? Sylvie’s angel says she isn’t supposed to see him. He has been sent to save her life, and when the danger is past, she won’t remember he was there. But she does remember. She thinks of him every day. And when nothing Sylvie does, no matter how risky, can make him reappear, she realizes he’ll always be there unseen when she truly needs him. Told with humor and warmth, this contemporary fairytale is the story of a spirited girl who finds a way to bring magic into her own house–and enlist it to bring a sense of wonder to those she loves.
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Normal
- By: Magdalena Newman
- Narrator: Matt Gumley
- Length: 5 hours 22 minutes
- Publisher: Clarion Books
- Publish date: January 14, 2020
- Language: English
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4.22(395 ratings)
4.22(395 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0021.99 USDPraised by R.J. Palacio as “wondrous”—this moving memoir follows a teenage boy with TC syndrome and his exceptional family from diagnosis at birth to now. “This touching memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to know morePraised by R.J. Palacio as “wondrous”—this moving memoir follows a teenage boy with TC syndrome and his exceptional family from diagnosis at birth to now.
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“This touching memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to know more about the real-world experiences of a child with craniofacial differences and his extraordinary family. It’s also more than that. It’s a story about the love between a mother and a son, a child and his family, and the breadth of friends, helpers, and doctors that step in when the unexpected happens. It’s a story that will make young readers reevaluate the word ‘normal’—not only as it applies to others, but to themselves. Any book that can do that is pretty wondrous, as far as I’m concerned.” —R.J. Palacio, author of Wonder
In this uplifting and humorous memoir brimming with black-and-white comic illustrations, Nathaniel and his mother, Magda, tell the story of his growing up with the same craniofacial syndrome as the boy from Wonder—from facing sixty-seven surgeries before the age of fifteen, to making friends, moving across the country, and persevering through hardships. How they tackle extraordinary circumstances with love and resilience is a true testament to Nathaniel and Magda’s extraordinary family, and to families everywhere who quietly but courageously persist.
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Love Like Sky
- By: Leslie C. Youngblood
- Length: 8 hours 45 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: March 29, 2019
- Language: English
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4.17(533 ratings)
4.17(533 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USD“Love ain’t like that.” “How is it then?” Peaches asked, turning on her stomach to face me. “It’s like sky. If you keep driving and driving, gas will run out, right?” “That’s why we gotta“Love ain’t like that.” “How is it then?” Peaches asked, turning on her stomach to face me. “It’s like sky. If you keep driving and driving, gas will run out, right?” “That’s why we gotta go to the gas station.” “Yep. But have you ever seen the sky run out? No matter how far we go?” “No, when we look up, there it is.” “Well that’s the kind of love Daddy and Mama got for us, Peaches–love like sky.” “It never ends?” “Never.” G-baby and her younger sister, Peaches, are still getting used to their “blended-up” family. They live with Mama and Frank out in the suburbs, and they haven’t seen their real daddy much since he married Millicent. G-baby misses her best friend back in Atlanta, and is crushed that her glamorous new stepsister, Tangie, wants nothing to do with her. G-baby is so preoccupied with earning Tangie’s approval that she isn’t there for her own little sister when she needs her most. Peaches gets sick-really sick. Suddenly, Mama and Daddy are arguing like they did before the divorce, and even the doctors at the hospital don’t know how to help Peaches get better. It’s up to G-baby to put things right. She knows Peaches can be strong again if she can only see that their family’s love for her really is like sky.
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Forever This Summer
- By: Leslie C. Youngblood
- Length: 9 hours 10 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: July 06, 2021
- Language: English
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4.15(77 ratings)
4.15(77 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0019.99 USDIt was because of the Alzheimer’s, which is like a big bully that takes stuff that doesn’t belong to them and won’t give it back. Georgie has no idea what to expect when she, Mama, and Peaches are plopped down in the middle ofIt was because of the Alzheimer’s, which is like a big bully that takes stuff that doesn’t belong to them and won’t give it back.
Georgie has no idea what to expect when she, Mama, and Peaches are plopped down in the middle of small-town USA–aka Bogalusa, Louisiana–where Mama grew up and Great-aunt Vie needs constant care.
Georgie wants to help out at the once-famous family diner that served celebrities like the Jackson 5 and the Supremes, but everyone is too busy to show her the ropes, and Mama is treating her like a baby, not letting her leave her sight.
When she finally gets permission to leave on her own, Georgie makes friends with Markie–a foster kid who’d been under Aunt Elvie’s care–who has a limb difference and a huge attitude.Then Markie asks Georgie to help her find her mom, and suddenly the summer has a real purpose. As Georgie’s and Markie’s histories begin to entwine, Georgie becomes more desperate to find the truth, and she may even find a way to right
past wrongs and help Aunt Vie and Markie out after all.From the critically acclaimed author of Love Like Sky comes a novel about holding on to family identity, and memories in post-Katrina Louisiana.
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Doctor De Soto
- By: William Steig
- Narrator: Stanley Tucci
- Length: 15 minutes
- Publisher: Macmillan Audio
- Publish date: January 04, 2011
- Language: English
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4.15(13875 ratings)
4.15(13875 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.99 USDFrom the incomparable William Steig, creator of Shrek, comes an audio story that proves even a fox can be out-foxed by a clever mouse in Doctor De Soto, a Newbery Honor Book. “Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work.” With theFrom the incomparable William Steig, creator of Shrek, comes an audio story that proves even a fox can be out-foxed by a clever mouse in Doctor De Soto, a Newbery Honor Book.
“Doctor De Soto, the dentist, did very good work.” With the aid of his able assistant, Mrs. De Soto, he copes with the toothaches of animals large and small. His expertise is so great that his fortunate patients never feel any pain.
Since he’s a mouse, Doctor De Soto refuses to treat “dangerous” animals–that is, animals who have a taste for mice. But one day a fox shows up and begs for relief from the tooth that’s killing him. How can the kindhearted De Sotos turn him away? But how can they make sure that the fox doesn’t give in to his baser instincts once his tooth is fixed? Those clever De Sotos will find a way.
Doctor De Soto is a 1982 New York Times Book Review Notable Children’s Book of the Year and Outstanding Book of the Year, a 1983 Boston Globe – Horn Book Awards Honor Book for Picture Books, and a 1983 Newbery Honor Book.
Made into an animated short film in 1984 by American director and animator Michael Sporn.
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Pete the Kitty Goes to the Doctor
- By: James Dean
- Narrator: James Fouhey
- Length: 4 minutes
- Publisher: HarperCollins
- Publish date: July 14, 2020
- Language: English
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4.14(314 ratings)
4.14(314 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.001.99 USDOh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It’s time to go to the doctor! Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers theOh no! Pete the Kitty has a tummy ache. Good thing his dad knows just what to do. It’s time to go to the doctor!
Except Pete may be a teensy-weensy bit nervous about his first visit to the doctor. With the help of his dad, Pete discovers the doctor isn’t scary.
Beginning readers will easily relate to Pete the Kitty as he overcomes his fear of going to the doctor’s office.
This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations–which means it’s perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.
From New York Times bestselling author/illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean, it’s everyone’s favorite kitty, Pete the Kitty!
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Cyclone
- By: Doreen Cronin
- Narrator: Candace Thaxton
- Length: 6 hours 21 minutes
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
- Publish date: January 01, 2017
- Language: English
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4.11(1178 ratings)
4.11(1178 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0017.99 USDNora’s whole world plummets faster than the Cyclone roller coaster when her cousin Riley falls into a coma that Nora thinks is her fault in this warm, big-hearted debut middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author, DoreenNora’s whole world plummets faster than the Cyclone roller coaster when her cousin Riley falls into a coma that Nora thinks is her fault in this warm, big-hearted debut middle grade novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Doreen Cronin.
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Riding the Cyclone, the world famous Coney Island rollercoaster, was supposed to be the highlight of Nora’s summer. But right after they disembark, Nora’s cousin Riley falls to the ground…and doesn’t get up. Nora had begged and dragged Riley onto the ride, and no matter what the doctors say, that she had a heart condition, that it could have happened at any time, Nora knows it was her fault. Then, as Riley comes out of her coma, she’s not really Riley at all. The cousin who used to be loud and funny and unafraid now can’t talk, let alone go to the bathroom by herself. Now she’s only 10% Riley. Nora, guilt eating her up on the inside worse than a Coney Island hotdog, thinks she knows how to help. How to get 100% Riley back. But what Nora doesn’t realize is that the guilt will only get worse as that percentage rises. -
Caleb and Kit
- By: Beth Vrabel
- Narrator: Adam McArthur
- Length: 5 hours 50 minutes
- Publisher: Hachette Audio
- Publish date: September 12, 2017
- Language: English
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4.1(468 ratings)
4.1(468 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0022.98 USDFrom award-winning author Beth Vrabel comes a powerfully moving story about a magical friendship, coping with disability, and the pains of growing up and growing apart. Twelve-year-old Caleb is shorter, frailer, and more protected than most kidsFrom award-winning author Beth Vrabel comes a powerfully moving story about a magical friendship, coping with disability, and the pains of growing up and growing apart.
Twelve-year-old Caleb is shorter, frailer, and more protected than most kids his age. That’s because he has cystic fibrosis, a diagnosis meaning lungs that fill with mucus and a shortened lifespan. Caleb tries not to let his disorder define him, but it can be hard with an overprotective mom and a perfect big brother.
Then Caleb meets Kit — a vibrant, independent, and free girl — and his world changes instantly. Kit reads Caleb’s palm and tells him they are destined to become friends. She calls birds down from the sky and turns every day into an adventure. Her magic is contagious, making Caleb question the rules and order in his life. But being Kit’s friend means embracing deception and danger, and soon Caleb will have to decide if his friendship with Kit is really what’s best for him — or her.
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The Boo-Boos That Changed the World
- By: Barry Wittenstein
- Narrator: Barry Wittenstein
- Length: 21 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: March 23, 2018
- Language: English
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4.09(728 ratings)
4.09(728 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.007.99 USDDid you know Band-Aids were invented by accident?! And that they weren’t mass-produced until the Boy Scouts gave their seal of approval? 1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cutDid you know Band-Aids were invented by accident?! And that they weren’t mass-produced until the Boy Scouts gave their seal of approval? 1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle’s bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren’t convinced, and it wasn’t until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle’s prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history.
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Memories of Summer
- By: Ruth White
- Narrator: Ruth White
- Length: 3 hours 32 minutes
- Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish date: February 22, 2013
- Language: English
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4.09(664 ratings)
4.09(664 ratings)Regular Price:Try for $0.0010.99 USDIn 1955, thirteen-year-old Lyric, her older sister Summer, and their widowed father pack the car. Poor yet hopeful, they move from the hills of Virginia to Flint, Michigan, where “Poppy” plans to find factory work. Once they are inIn 1955, thirteen-year-old Lyric, her older sister Summer, and their widowed father pack the car. Poor yet hopeful, they move from the hills of Virginia to Flint, Michigan, where “Poppy” plans to find factory work. Once they are in Michigan, Lyric and Summer love the excitement of the city. Lyric makes friends at her new school, but Summer feels like an outcast. Soon, the close bond between the two sisters begins to dissolve. Lyric always knew that Summer was a bit odd, but now Summer withdraws more and more into a fantasy world. Filled with love and pain, Memories of Summer is Lyric’s story of her sister’s descent into mental illness. Newbery Award-winning Ruth White is noted for her ability to capture the conflicts and emotions that affect many young adults. Narrator Kate Forbes’gentle voice captures both the sisters and their changing world. For more by Ruth White, look for Weeping Willow, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults.
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