Showing 1–27 of 27 titles
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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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Bear Came Along
Inspired sound effects, music, and a lively reading by Joshua Manning add magic to this story of Bear and his new friends as they venture down the river.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781549159459
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The Best of Iggy
This hilarious performance by Kate Reinders brings high-energy, always-in-trouble Iggy to life in the first of a new series.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593162828
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Clap When You Land
Clap When You Land is a novel in verse about two sisters who learn about each other after their father’s death. In alternating chapters, the lyrical and expressive tones of these spoken-word performers are beautifully balanced. Listeners experience the pain and joy of the sisters as they reconcile and share their family stories.
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Concrete Kids
Amyra León’s narration of her autobiographical poetry collection draws listeners into the beauty, joy, and pain of her childhood and adolescence as a foster child in New York City (Harlem, East Harlem).
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593294826
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Cozy
Subtle, yet blustery, sound effects create a wintry mood to accompany the friendly voices of a community of animals seeking shelter with a muskox named Cozy.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593294840
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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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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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Going Down Home with Daddy
Daxton Edwards’s stellar narration captures the essence of a family reunion, while atmospheric sound effects celebrate farm life and family traditions.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 1194963752
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Here We Are
Patiently illuminating the intricacies of life on earth, Oliver Jeffers, aided by evocative sound effects, provides a joyful reading that mirrors a lullaby appropriate for even the youngest listeners.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593341056
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HotDog!
Energetic narration, sound effects, and music capture the lively adventure of HotDog and friends.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338665765
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Kent State
Kent State uses alternating voices to convey the experiences behind the shootings at Kent State University on May 4, 1970. Original music by Jim Pearce and vivid sound effects combine with the narration to create an immersive, thought-provoking, and immediate experience for any listener.
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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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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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Overground Railroad
A soundscape painted with the bustle of a train, chatter of passengers, and the poetic voice of Shayna Small moves listeners through a train journey North amidst the Great Migration.
- Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781430144250
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Punching the Air
Ethan Herisse gives poetic voice to the frustrations, fears, and hopes of a young Black teen wrongfully incarcerated.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9780063025707
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Say Her Name
Channie Waites’s narration fills these poems with resilience and courage, singing praise to Black women and girls through subtle pacing, shifting tones, well-placed pauses, and the effective use of song.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9781980061809
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Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You
Jason Reynolds’s engaging, conversational narration empowers listeners of this essential work to discuss and disrupt their roles within the ongoing history of racism and anti-racism in America.
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Stepping Stones
Jen’s move from NYC to the country, and the ups and downs that entails, is brought to life through consistent sound effects and stellar voicing in this full cast performance.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593341414
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The Thing about Bees: A Love Letter
The author and his family give a charming and lively performance in this engaging and beautiful tribute to bees.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430144298
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Tristan Strong Destroys the World
Amir Abdullah’s excellent and nimble characterization captures Tristan Strong’s storytelling prowess and a wide-ranging cast of characters as they return to Alke in a battle to save Tristan’s loved ones from a powerful evil force.
- Fantasy, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780593149591
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The Very Impatient Caterpillar
Playful music, engaging sound effects, and dynamic narration by Matt Braver and Sisi Aisha Johnson enhance this humorous story about a caterpillar struggling to learn patience on his journey to becoming a butterfly.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338620030
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We Are Not Free
Narrated by a full cast, the unique personalities of 14 characters are fully realized in this gripping and powerful tale of the Japanese American experience during World War II.
- History, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Older
- ISBN: 9780358343561
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When Stars Are Scattered
Faysal Ahmed skillfully leads a full cast performance that brings authenticity and emotion to Omar’s personal story and experiences in a refugee camp.
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Wink
Earnest and humorous, Michael Crouch effectively voices Ross as he undergoes treatment for an eye cancer, while Marc Thompson’s sound effect-laden delivery of the comic adventures of BatPig help drive the story forward.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780593162552
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The Wizards of Once: Knock Three Times
David Tennant’s dazzling narration captures every magical moment and unique character, as a prince and princess from two kingdoms must join together to save their homes from certain destruction in the third book in this bestselling series.