Showing 1–27 of 27 titles
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Big Buncha Buddies
Keith Munslow, Bridget Brewer, and their band explore a wide variety of musical styles on this recording; their songs are delightfully silly, clever, and catchy.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 968938969
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The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage (Book of Dust, Volume 1)
This is a fantastic tale of a young boy named Malcom and his daemon, who live a simple life until the day Malcolm discovers a secret message. Blending a haunting and literary story with the deep, rhythmic voice of Michael Sheen, this audiobook is a mesmerizing and vivid tale. -
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 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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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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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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Greetings from Witness Protection!
Tara Sands's sarcastic teenage voice and a supporting cast build suspense in this unconventional family-in-hiding story.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525494744
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The Hate U Give
Bahni Turpin's gritty performance and deft code-switching make visceral and immediate the clash of Starr Carter's two worlds after she witnesses the police shooting of her unarmed friend.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780062677099
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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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Jump for Joy!
Caspar Babypants mixes original songs with a fresh take on classics in this energetic recording.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 993632020
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Lead Belly, Baby!
American folk and blues legend Lead Belly lives on in this collection of new interpretations by contemporary musicians, led by Dan Zanes. An informational booklet provides context to the lively music.- Folk Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 994211964
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Leo: A Ghost Story
A richly textured soundscape composed by Scotty Huff, coupled with an adroit reading by Nicol Zanzarella, gives depth to this tale of a ghost making a (real) friend.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338200621
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Long Way Down
Jason Reynolds's riveting performance of his novel in verse follows a grieving Will's elevator descent as he decides whether to seek revenge for the death of his brother.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781508241607
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Mother Bruce
Robertson Dean, the perfect grumpy-bear Bruce, and Ernest Troost's skilled musical accompaniment capture the wry humor of this delightful tale.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338200751
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The Purloining of Prince Oleomargarine
In a quirky and seamless listen, Keegan-Michael Key narrates this “lost” story from Mark Twain, while Philip Stead and Mark Bramhall voice the conversation that frames the story.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780525498711
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Rise Shine #Woke
Alphabet Rockers' combination of empowering lyrics, inspirational clips, and varied hooks and beats offers fun, engaging songs for young activists and their families.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 1005370951
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The Secret of Nightingale Wood
Narrator/author Lucy Strange brings a quiet lyricism and intimacy to her haunting, dream-like story of grief and mental illness, set in the aftermath of WWI.- Fiction, Mystery, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781338252996
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See You in the Cosmos
Listeners are along for the ride as Kivlighan de Montebello and fellow narrators record the adventures of a precocious 11-year-old on an extraordinary road trip.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781524750022
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The Stars Beneath Our Feet
Nile Bullock's youthful narration of Lolly, grieving for his older brother, is emotional, honest, and invites the listener into life in the Harlem projects.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781524782474
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Swing Set
Jazzy Ash and friends present a celebration of African-American musical culture, including toe-tapping songs, call-and-response rhymes, and playground chants.
- Songs, Jazz
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- All Ages
- ISBN: 994211936
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Trapped! A Whale's Rescue
Mournful whale song and an organic musical score composed by Chris Kubie accompany George Guidall's telling of the uplifting story of a dramatic rescue at sea.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781430126843
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Trombone Shorty
Dion Graham's narration layers perfectly with the music, text, and illustrations to create this joyful tale of the author's New Orleans jazz upbringing. -
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World
Abigail Revasch and Tara Sands's spunky performances draw listeners into this hilarious, action-packed tale about Doreen Green, a.k.a. Squirrel Girl, her new B.F.F., evil-doers, and chittering squirrels.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781524734077
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The War I Finally Won
Jayne Entwistle's accomplished narration connects the listener to Ada's journey as she struggles with growing up in England during World War II.- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9780525493631
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Wedgie & Gizmo
Johnny Heller's diabolical Gizmo, an evil genius guinea pig, and Maxwell Glick's hysterical Wedgie, an energetic Corgi, face off as they adjust to their humans' new living arrangement as a blended family.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2018
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780062683540
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The Wizards of Once
A wizard, a warrior princess, and a forbidden magical object come together in this rip-roaring adventure. David Tennant transports listeners to a faraway land with his clearly unique voices, along with sound effects and songs.