Showing 1–5 of 5 titles
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Drita, My Homegirl
Drita and her family flee war-torn Kosovo for America with dreams as well as struggles to adapt and fit in. Two skilled narrators use authentic accents and respectful dialects to help listeners navigate between main and secondary characters in this novel of friendship, culture, and survival.
- Fiction, General Fiction
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593587676
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I Talk Like a River
A young boy who is bullied because of his stutter finds strength in the sounds of a river. The author’s stuttering narration of this autobiographical story gives an immersive experience unmatched by the picture book alone. This much-needed audiobook offers representation and a bridge to build empathy.
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Mel Fell
Upbeat background music complements Mel the kingfisher’s leap of faith, bringing it to life. As the stakes rise so does the tempo and intensity of the music. The narrator’s outstanding vocals capture an excited bird’s story.
- Fiction, General Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338837971
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The Rainbow Parade
With perfect pacing, a rich soundscape, and lively narration, this joyful recording celebrates the LGBTQ+ community as a girl marches in a Pride parade with her two moms for the first time. Based on the author’s lived experience.
- Fiction, General Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593593486
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When Grandfather Flew
This picture book recording offers listeners a full sensory experience. Bird calls, sound effects, even pleasing contrasts between characters are presented by two skilled narrators who evoke this love story between a grandfather’s awe and reverence for birds and his grandchildrens’ affection for the man who taught them to pay attention.
- Fiction, General Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430144977