Showing 1–50 of 60 titles
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¡Muévete!: Songs for a Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body
José-Luis Orozco brings traditional Mexican musicality to these songs—in both Spanish and English—encouraging young children to get their bodies in motion.
- Music, Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2021
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 1149063248
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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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Art Adventure
Art Adventure is an app designed to encourage children and their caregivers to be creative with various shapes, colors, and texts as they design their own masterpiece. The collage art style differentiates this app from many of the other coloring and drawing apps for children. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish.
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Audio Adventure
Audio Adventure is an app that allows children to create their own radio dramas, using their own sound creations and a selection of various sound effects and background music. Controls are intuitive and easy to use, making this a fun, creative storytelling experience. Available in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish.
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Backstroke Raptor
Based on short stories written by elementary school students, this creative and unique mix of songs features guest artists such as Lin-Manuel Miranda.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 1142186980
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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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Coral Reef
Part of Tinybop's Explorer's Library series, Coral Reef encourages children (4-8) to learn about marine life and explore the reef ecosystem. With impressive sound effects and crisp, clean graphics, children have ample opportunities to explore the gritty, gross, gorgeous and wondrous aspects of the reef ecosystem. The app offers vocabulary in 20+ languages and includes a handbook for caregivers to use as they support children’s discovery of ocean life.
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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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First Day in Grapes
"First Day in Grapes" vividly and realistically portrays the human characters in the story about a child of migrant workers. The use of watercolor, colored pencil, and pastel create a warmth and sensitivity to Chico and his school experiences- Fiction, General Fiction
- Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2004 (Honor Title)
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781584300458
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Funexpected Math
This app leads kids through a beautifully animated world using a wide variety of mathematical games and activities. Challenges increase noticeably in difficulty, and replay value is moderately high as users continue to build skills. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 999907
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GoNoodle - Kids Videos
This app and website is full of short videos that provide music, movement, dance, stretching, yoga and mindfulness. A simple way to get kids moving in a safe and fun environment. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 999908
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Hopster Coding Safari
This drag-and-drop coding logic game teaches basic computational thinking. The controls are easy to use and the puzzles increase in difficulty to build skills. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 999909
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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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A Is for Oboe: The Orchestra’s Alphabet
A poet and a composer have creatively teamed up to present the orchestra’s world through verse. This audio version of the picture book combines the deep, expressive voice of Thomas Quasthoff with musical accompaniments to illustrate the instruments and vocabulary for each verse. From the sound of a single instrument to the whole orchestra, the audio presents a much richer version of this book.
- Poetry, Music, Alphabet Books, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593346228
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Jet's Bot Builder
Children build and personalize their own robot as they travel through outer space with Jet and his friends in this adaptive STEM app from PBS KIDS. Closed captions available. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 999910
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Jungle Gym
Kids will delight in 12 songs about everyday events: fire drills, trick or treating, snow days, and sleepovers. Justin Roberts' tuneful lyrics inspire listeners to sing along.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 617871111
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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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Lego Duplo World
Based on the popular real world Duplo Legos, young children are invited to explore, discover, pretend, and create. Multi-touch functionality allows parent and child to engage together in side-by-side play. Children from all backgrounds will see themselves represented in this open-ended, play-based game. Free, but with paid add-ons. Available in multiple languages.
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Lexi's World
Explore Lexi’s World, an enchanting app that provides a gentle introduction to letters, words, animals, and actions. The playful landscape allows young children and caregivers ample opportunities for rich interaction with each other. Surprises abound as children bring words to life and reveal discoveries about cause and effect.
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Light and Color by Tinybop
Light and Color, a paid app by Tinybop, teaches about color and light by allowing children to explore these topics in a variety of ways. Children can mix colors, hunt for colors in their world, line up blocks in order of shades, tints and gradients, and play with color and light. Use the “Understand” section to see the world through a dog’s eye view, or “Connect” to think about how colors and emotions interact. Interactive labels can toggle on and off. Available in 50+ different languages.
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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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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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Martha Speaks Word Spinner
An interactive game for up to 6 players, based on the Martha Speaks books. Players choose a dog as their game piece, spin a wheel, and complete the task (most involve sorting activities) in order to move along the board.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2018
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 999948
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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. -
Math Land
Kids and adults can practice math, everything from simple addition and subtraction equations to more complex equations, with the use of different strategies in a pirate game setting. Available in multiple languages.
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Math Tango: Grades K-5 Learning
Earn monster badges, complete missions, build unique worlds and practice valuable math skills! Tango Math allows students (Grades K-5) to practice and build their addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills through engaging puzzles and activities. Available in English.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Learning Lab
This interactive website shares resources from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, organized in curated collections for a variety of age groups. Utilizing objects, documents, imagery, and videos that enhance historical content knowledge as well as the guided activities and lessons provided, users can hone historical thinking skills and be inspired to see themselves as agents of change. Available in English.
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Nuts to You
Jessica Almasy uses tones, cadences, and accents to personify three squirrels and other animals during an exciting rescue mission.
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Ology: Science for Kids
Created by the educators at the American Museum of Natural History, the free Ology app allows school-aged children to play fun interactive games, watch videos, and read articles about all kinds of science. The interface is bright and eye-catching, and content areas are well organized while also creating plenty of opportunity for discovery. Available in English, with some videos also available in Spanish.
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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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Papa Is a Poet : A Story about Robert Frost
Ammi-Joan Paquette gives a youthful voice to 15-year-old Lesley, who narrates this picture book biography of her father, the notable American poet, Robert Frost.
- Biography, Literature, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780545842587
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PBS Kids Games
Shows, games, and activities strengthen reading, science, creativity, math, music and social/emotional skills.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2018
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 999950
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Play and Learn Engineering by PBS Kids
This free, user-friendly app builds kids' engineering skills as they solve puzzle challenges. The challenges vary in difficulty, but all reward logic and experimentation. Reading proficiency is not necessary; brief, vocalized instructions and clear examples demonstrate the tasks clearly. Available in English and Spanish.
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Play and Learn Science
With 12 interactive games that can be played in English or Spanish, Play and Learn Science by PBS Kids encourages children and caregivers to explore basic earth science, physical science, and life science topics together. Open-ended activities allow for exploration and promote a growth mindset. Bright, friendly graphics will draw young users in and verbal cues facilitate navigation.
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Queer Kid Stuff
Lindsay and co-host Teddy educate children on a variety of LGBTQ+ topics in an entertaining way in this web series. Printable activity sheets are also included.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2019
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 999941
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Rebel Girls
Kids of all ages can listen to over 150 engaging stories, soundscapes, and activities featuring a variety of amazing women. The Rebel Girls App features stories of present day heroes and historical figures from the award-winning podcast "Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls." Listeners can browse based on interest or length of story. Each story is 10-20 minutes in length. Available in English.
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Rise of the Slippery Sea Monster
In this installment of Adventures of the Steampunk Pirates, Thorpe delivers a side-splitting performance featuring spunky voices for an entire cast of characters.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593344286
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Scribbles & Ink
Children draw along with characters Scribbles and Ink, either following interactive prompts or creating independently. Printable activity sheets and how-to-draw videos are also provided. The drawing tools are clear and easy to use. This is a simple but elegant drawing program for young learners. Available in English.
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Sesame Street Family Play: Caring for Each Other
Developed as a shared play experience for caregivers and young children, the Sesame Street Family Play app provides over 130 screen-free activities that encourage kids to stay busy, move their bodies, and calm themselves. Customizable game ideas and a simple design invite families to play together at home using everyday objects. The app is available in both English and Spanish.
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Standing in the Need of Prayer
This retelling of the classic spiritual incorporates struggles and triumphs of African American history and is presented in a careful, authentic, and dynamic way by the author. Accented throughout by deliberately selected background music, the text is elevated when the author sings at the conclusion of the book in a beautifully personal way.
- Fiction, History, Religion, Audiobook, African American
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9780593613702
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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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Storms
Dion Graham combines excellent narration with dramatic sound effects to inform and engage early readers. Vivid photos, riddles, and quizzes enhance this read-along.- Literature, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781430121244
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Storyline Online
Developed with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, this website and app contains a diverse and growing selection of picture books read by celebrity readers. Each book includes supplemental curriculum material developed by educators. Available in English.
- Notable Children's Digital Media 2020
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 999922
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The Sun Is Kind of a Big Deal
An enthusiastic full cast humorously introduces the wonders of our solar system to children, focusing on the significance of the sun and all its amazing characteristics.
- Nonfiction, Science, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Middle, Younger
- ISBN: 9781338810240
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Swift Playgrounds
2021: Swift Playgrounds uses puzzles and challenges to teach coding. This app is useful for all ages, both to beginners seeking to gain the basics of coding, and those with some experience seeking to advance their skills before moving on to more difficult coding used by developers. Available in multiple languages.
2023: Swift Playgrounds is a free app created specifically for iPad and Mac that teaches users how to use Swift, a programming language created by Apple. Fun activities and interactive walkthroughs show beginners where to start, while advanced users can learn to create their own, real-life apps. The interface is user-friendly and intuitive, creating a fun learning experience. Available in 14 different languages.