Showing 1–50 of 92 titles
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28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World
A full cast of narrators performs twenty-nine poems celebrating Black History with accompanying music, sound effects, and historical recordings creating a riveting listen.
- History, Biography, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781430120223
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Abe's Honest Words: The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Nicol Zanzarella and Trevor Murphy expertly tell the story of Lincoln's life. Special sound effects, background music, and author and illustrator notes enhance the listening experience.- Biography, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781423104087
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Ahimsa
Zehra Jane Naqvi skillfully voices 10-year-old Anjali as she lives through, and becomes involved in, the 1940s Indian freedom movement.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781494540944
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Alchemy and Meggy Swann
After Meggy's mother sends her off to London, she has to prove useful to her alchemist father. Narrator Katherine Kellgren uses voices and singing to recreate the dirty streets of medieval London. -
Appleblossom the Possum
Be ready to laugh out loud as you listen to Dustin Hoffman read Holly Goldberg Sloan's story of Appleblossom and her family of possums.- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781101892350
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As Brave as You
Guy Lockard brings ebullience and poignancy to this funny, resonant story of two brothers and the questions, big and small, that they face over the summer at their grandparents' home.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781508225102
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Beetle Boy
With distinct characterizations and humor, M.G. Leonard narrates her book about a boy, beetles, and the mysterious disappearance of his father. -
Bernard Pepperlin
Gary Furlong's dynamic performance captures myriad memorable characters in this Alice in Wonderland spin-off.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062988065
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A Boy Called Christmas
“A Boy Called Christmas,” is a whimsical and charming origin story of Father Christmas. Stephen Fry's narration of the story adds a delightful dimension to this adventurous tale. Fry's reading is pitch perfect, deadpan in the quirkiest of times, and beautifully paced. -
The Bridge Home
With heartbreaking feeling and distinct voices, Padma Venkatraman narrates her story of four children finding love and support on the streets of contemporary India.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781984845092
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The Cat Who Came in Off the Roof
A rollicking performance by Katherine Kellgren lets the listener enjoy the adventures of shy Mr. Tibble and the unusual Miss Minou.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780147521019
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Charlotte's Web
Meryl Streep's quiet narration frames this classic tale, headlined by Kirby Heyborne's naive Wilbur and January LaVoy's brilliant Charlotte. -
The Christmasaurus
Paul Shelley's whimsical narration delights with a tale of a dinosaur, a young boy in a wheelchair, and the magic of Christmas.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781984838094
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Clementine and the Family Meeting
Jessica Almasy narrates Clementine with emotion perfectly suited to a third grader realizing that her family dynamics are about to change.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781456136369
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Clementine: Friend of the Week
Narrator Jessica Almasy delivers both the personality and the angst of Clementine as she makes Clementine's world more tangible with her warmhearted delivery.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781470388331
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Dear America: Like the Willow Tree
Sara Barnett relates the story of Lydia Amelia Pierce during the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918. Historical photos, Shaker music and a note from the author help fill out the story.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780545273718
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The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins
Jonathan Pryce's reading and Ernest Troost's music add depth and vibrance to the text of this 2002 Caldecott Honor Book.- Nonfiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780545196796
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The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding: A Fiendish Arrangement
Kirby Heyborne's vast range of voices makes each character vivid in this darkly humorous tale of making deals with a demon.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781501962387
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Dream On, Amber
For Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto, navigating school is not as challenging as discovering her role in her unconventional family. Amber's audacious imagination leads to both trouble and a satisfying resolution. Laura Kirman becomes this spirited tween in a dynamic performance that highlights Amber's humor, heart and multicultural heritage. -
Elijah of Buxton
Mirron Willis' enthralling, richly authentic narration of Christopher Paul Curtis' award-winning novel, transports listeners to a historic Canadian settlement of former slaves as 11-year-old Elijah Freeman confronts the realities of slavery. -
Esquivel! Space-Age Sound Artist
The roo-roo, bzzz, and zowww of instruments jump off the page as Brian Amador's lyrical narration creates a story in stereo-sound about Esquivel's innovative and creative musical career. -
Eugenia Lincoln and the Unexpected Package
Lorna Raver brings to life each quirky character from Deckawoo Drive with comedic flair in this lighthearted tale of a mysterious delivery.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781101916124
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Fart Quest
Jonathan Myles’s narration beautifully captures the hilarious adventures of three magical apprentices facing their first quest and the opportunity to become heroes.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781250795908
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Fighting Words
Bahni Turpin’s exemplary narration is emotionally moving in this powerful story about addiction, child sexual abuse, and the loving bond between two sisters.
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Forge
This sequel to Chains brings to life what it takes for runaway slaves to forge their own paths in the midst of the American Revolution. Tim Cain's gravelly voice reflects the harshness of the time. -
Freedom over Me: Eleven Slaves, Their Lives, and Dreams Brought to Life
Poems about the lives and dreams of eleven slaves are performed in a straightforward yet resonant style by Patricia Floyd, Kevin Free, and Jenny Sterlin.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781501956652
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From the Desk of Zoe Washington
With skill and compelling realism, Bahni Turpin gives voice to aspiring pastry chef Zoe Washington, as she sets out to try to prove the innocence of her incarcerated father.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780062969279
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Ghost Knight
As 11-year-old Jon Whitcroft and his new friend Ella seek to solve a century-old mystery, danger threatens their every move. Elliot Hill's narration ably balances the real and ghostly worlds. -
Grayling's Song
With a flair for character vocalization and a beautiful singing voice, Katherine Kellgren takes the listener on Grayling's magical quest. -
The Griffin's Feather: Dragon Rider #2
A fantastical soundscape layered with Marc Thompson and Cornelia Funke's theatrical narration brings listeners along on this epic adventure to save the last Pegasus.- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: B07GJV6ZJF
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The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, Book 2: The Hidden Gallery
With precise comic timing, Katherine Kellgren does not shy away from barking and howling while managing the rich vocabulary and exciting action of this gothic mystery.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780307917003
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Infinity and Me
Through expressive narration, sound effects, and music, this production explores the concept of infinity.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781430120025
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Jake the Fake Keeps It Real
Sullivan Jones paints a hilarious picture of middle-school jokester Jake the Fake with style and pizzazz.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781524721336
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The Jumbies
Using authentic Haitian accents and song, Robin Miles creates an atmosphere of supernatural menace as a girl fights to save her father and her island home.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781490664651
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Jump Back, Paul: The Life and Poems of Paul Laurence Dunbar
The poet Paul Laurence Dunbar is warmly introduced by Bahni Turpin while Dion Graham deftly brings the poems to life.
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Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat: The Spacedog Cometh #3
Through believable voicing of a displeased evil warlord alien cat, an amenable golden retriever spy, and naive humans, this installment of Klawde's adventures rockets to life.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593106334
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The League of Beastly Dreadfuls: The Dastardly Deed (Book 2)
Rosalyn Landor deftly captures a wide range of sound effects and characters, from bats to shapeshifters, in this lively fantasy tale.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781101891681
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The List of Things That Will Not Change
Rachel L. Jacobs sensitively voices young Bea with appropriate emotion, anger, and joy as she settles into a life where some things are new, but others will not change.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593155356
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Looking Like Me
Dion Graham and Quincy Tyler Bernstine perform snappy rhyming couplets, set against original jazzy music and picture book collages.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781430108726
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Lucky for Good
This adaptation of the final book in the Lucky series is narrated by Cassandra Campbell and has Lucky facing new questions and growing up.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780307745910
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The Madre de Aguas of Cuba
Through dynamic narration, Rebecca Soler takes listeners on a magical adventure exploring the complexities of Cuban culture, the importance of water to the island nation, and the mystery of the Madre de Aguas.
- Fantasy, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593209431
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The Magician's Elephant
Juliet Stevenson creates multiple voices for this magical, mysterious story of an elephant and an orphan in the imaginary city of Baltese.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781441889058
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Mama's Nightingale: A Story of Immigration and Separation
Robin Miles interprets this heartwarming immigration story in a simple, believable voice, that perfectly captures a tender mother-daughter relationship.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781501913761
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Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
Seamlessly shifting between Spanish and English, Cartaya reads his own novel about entrepreneurial Marcus Vega searching for his father in his homeland of Puerto Rico with emotion and understanding.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525625575
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Martina the Beautiful Cockroach: A Cuban Folktale
Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy brings spirited wit and cultural touches to her retelling of the traditional Cuban tale of Martina's quest to find a husband. Bonus tracks include a Spanish version and a storytelling performance. -
Matilda
This beloved classic stars an exceptional girl who develops extraordinary powers that she uses to triumph over nasty parents, wretched friends, and a monstrous headmistress. Dahl's cast of vivid characters is infused with life by Oscar-winner Kate Winslet's dynamic performance.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2014 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780141370354
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Max and the Midknights
Kristen DiMercurio leads an amazing full cast production filled with standout characters, pointed jokes, medieval music, and humorous sound effects.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525636038
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Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse
Marilyn Singer and Joe Morton bring exuberance, humor and point of view to familiar fairy tales in 14 reverso poems.- Poetry, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781430110156
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Monstrous Devices
With great aplomb and distinct accents, Allan Corduner throws listeners, along with the main character Alex, into a world in which robots are alive, ancient magical powers can come to life, and Alex's grandfather eats too many sweets.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780525638629