Showing 1–50 of 68 titles
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5 O'Clock Band
Troy “Trombone Shorty" Andrews' stellar musical score and Dion Graham's warm voicing embody the New Orleans soundscape of Trombone Shorty's childhood.- Autobiography, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430143918
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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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All Because You Matter
Narrated by the author, the poetic text is enhanced by background music and sound effects that add depth to both the words and Bryan Collier’s beautiful illustrations.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338750294
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Be You!
Reynolds encourages kids to be themselves in this inspirational story that features his signature whimsical illustration style, engaging narration, and lively music and sound effects.
- Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338803822
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Before She Was Harriet
With a musical score and sound effects carefully tailored to each beautiful spread of the picture book, Sisi Aisha Johnson, January LaVoy, Lisa Renee Pitts, & Bahni Turpin take turns painting scenes from Harriet Tubman's life with their passionate, engaging reading.- Biography, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430131205
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Bugs in My Hair
Upbeat music and accompanying sound effects will have you bopping your head as well as scratching it as Jesse Bernstein narrates this tale of head lice.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545143134
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Chicken Little
This re-telling by narrator Walter Mayes of the fable of Chicken Little is humorous, snarky, and fun.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545296519
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Creepy Carrots!
In this Caldecott Honor book, Jasper Rabbit has all the carrots he wants until the creepy carrots start following him around: when he comes home from Little League, while he brushes his teeth, and even hiding in the shed, until he comes up with the perfect plan to stop their stalking. James Naughton's narration adds an eerie atmosphere to an enticing story
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The Curious Garden
David Mansfield's music and Katherine Kellgren's narration combine to dramatize the story of a boy whose special wild garden grows and spills over into the dreary city.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781440777417
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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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Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Author and illustrator Mo Willems energetically voices the wheedling pigeon who does not want to go to bed in this adaptation of his popular book.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545326070
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Dooby Dooby Moo
Music and barnyard chatter enhance Randy Travis' performance of Cronin's comic tale of talented farm animals gone wild.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2008 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545042796
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Du Iz Tak?
With a multigenerational cast, sound effects, and an expressive musical accompaniment, this simple-text picture book explores the wonders of imagination and creativity in nature. -
Epossumondas Plays Possum
Cynthia Darlow gives a masterful performance when reading this funny, ever so slightly scary story of an adventurous baby possum.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781449806262
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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. -
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
Against a delightful soundtrack, Katherine Kellgren's flawless reading portrays Fletcher, who warns his animal friends to return to their winter quarters when he mistakes blossoms for snow.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545326124
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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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Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs
Mo Willems narrates his own hilarious version of this familiar tale.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545842709
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Groovy Joe: Ice Cream and Dinosaurs
Mixing narrative with song, Eric Litwin presents an engaging story of a dog who loves ice cream and learns to share with his dinosaur friends.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338090291
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H. O. R. S. E. A Game of Basketball and Imagination
Two boasting kids try to outdo each other during a pick-up game with increasingly imaginative and absurd plays. Outstanding sound effects -- from hoop swishes to horse whinnies -- take this production to great heights. Graham's and Myers' playful banter over a funky beat make this a slam dunk production.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2015 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430117469
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Here in Harlem: Poems in Many Voices
Walter Dean Myers writes about his love of the Harlem community where he grew up. In each poem the cast members speak in the distinctive voices of people living there, offering a story, a reflection, or a memory.- Poetry, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Older
- ISBN: 9781430108405
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I and I Bob Marley
Smith’s authentic narration transports the listener to Marley’s Jamaica through the use of Marley’s own music, poetry, and creative sound effects.
- Poetry, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781430144632
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I'm Dirty!
Jaunty music, energetic background sounds, and Steve Buscemi's rollicking narration enliven Kate and Jim McMullan's vibrant picture book about a dirt-loving backhoe loader.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2009 (Honor Title)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545094498
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If You Were a Penguin
Antonia Bath reads this simple introduction to various types of penguins with a quiet, clear voice that allows ample time to peruse the colorful illustrations. Music and sound effects add to the experience.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430108641
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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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Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
Xe Sands quietly narrates the story of this famous gorilla.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2016
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545879194
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Jazz
The readalong is taken to new heights as James "D-Train" Williams and Vaneese Thomas perform the work of Walter Dean Myers. Original music accompanies each poem's performance, resulting in a rhythmic representation of mood and tone. Separate tracks for the selections and lively inclusion of a glossary and timeline create a dynamic audiobook; part poetry, part nonfiction, and wholly authentic.- Fiction, Poetry, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2008 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430100225
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Jessica
Ruthie's parents say her friend Jessica isn't real, but she is to Ruthie. Katherine Kellgren's performance captures Ruthie's sincerity and vulnerability in this story of friendship.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430109853
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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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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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Louise, the Adventures of a Chicken
Louise, a French chicken with wanderlust, finds adventure in Kate DiCamillo's comical picture book. Whimsical sound effects, playful background music and Barbara Rosenblat's impressive repertoire of voices combine in this tour-de-force listening experience.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production 2010 (Medal Winner)
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430106838
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The Magic of Letters
Marc Thompson pulls the listener into the magical world of language, emphasizing the energy and feeling of blending sounds together.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780823441594
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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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Mango, Abuela, and Me
This family-led narration enhances the tale of a Spanish-speaking abuela moving in with her young English-speaking granddaughter and their journey to learn each other's languages.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430131304
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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. -
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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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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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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My Pen
Christopher Myers' dazzling vocalizations and masterful art come together with brilliant sound effects to create an immersive sensory experience.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- All Ages
- ISBN: 9781430125884
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Nanette's Baguette
Trixie Willems, along with Mo and Cher Willems, exuberantly perform the rhyming trials and tribulations of Nanette trying to get a baguette home to her mother.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338243321
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Ohana Means Family
Soothing music and rhythmic description capture the lush natural beauty of Hawaii through the process of farming taro and creating the traditional dish of poi for a family luau.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430144595
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The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read
The story of tenacious Mary Walker, who learned to read at the age of 116, is presented through an engaging, emotional, and honest narration highlighted by vivid illustrations by Oge More.
- Nonfiction, History, US History, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2022
- Middle
- ISBN: 9781338751857
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On Bird Hill
Jane Yolen's narration conveys a sense of exploration, while gentle music and sound effects add to the feeling of wonder in her sparse picture book.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2019
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781430127987
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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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Potato Pants!
A full cast uses hilarious voicing and sound effects to take listeners on a rollicking good time during this epic attempt by a potato to purchase a pair of pants.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2020
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781250107237
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Songs from the Baobab: African Lullabies and Nursery Rhymes
Authentic instrumentation and lyrics, in eleven African languages, provide a unique reading and listening experience of traditional lullabies and nursery rhymes common to Black Africa.- Songs
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Younger
- ISBN: 9782923163796
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Splat the Cat
The angst of attending the first day of school is delivered with all the humor Rob Scotton's rich language merits, as voiced by John Keating and scored by Scotty Huff and Robert Reynolds- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2011
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545226417
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Stick and Stone
Maxwell Glick's concise, expressive, and clear voice beautifully narrates this sweet and humorous tale of friends lost and found. Bonus song enhances the story experience.- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780544032569
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Stone Soup
This traditional folktale, narrated by B.D. Wong, is given a new twist in this thoughtfully crafted production.- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2012
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780545327152