Showing 1–29 of 29 titles
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Ain't Burned All the Bright
What does it really mean to breathe? In this poem told in three parts, Jason Reynolds explores what it means to be Black in America in 2022. Listeners get to experience this piece twice, read once by Reynolds and a second time by a full cast. Each retelling brings something different to the story but both use the rhythm of spoken word to bring this poetry to life.
- Fiction, Poetry, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781797137544
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Boys Will Be Human
Raw, vulnerable, and intimate, this nonfiction book read by the author about what it means to grow up draws the listener into the conversation. Despite the sometimes-difficult topics presented, personal anecdotes and a willingness to be silly create a comfortable atmosphere, keeping the audiobook authentic and honest.
- Nonfiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780063067233
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Coraline
When Coraline ventures through a mysterious door to find an uncanny version of her own home, she must use all her courage and cleverness to escape from this Other world. Gaiman’s beloved text is given new life in this full-cast recording in which each narrator, perfectly-cast, captures both the story’s magic and its true horror.
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Daughter of the White Rose
Set in medieval England during the reign of King Edward IV, this historical fiction narrative follows a common girl’s friendship with the young prince born on the same day as her. The full-cast narration enhances the story as the listener becomes immersed in the world of royalty, intrigue, and betrayal.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9781430144823
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The First Helping (Lunch Lady Books 1 & 2)
The first two books in Krosoczka’s beloved Lunch Lady graphic novel series get a refresh in this hilarious and cleverly adapted audiobook. An immersive soundscape and a talented full cast of narrators capture the energy and spirit of the books readers already know and love.
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Gallant
Reminiscent of a Vincent Price movie, the listener is drawn into the eerie tale through the effective and creative use of voice, pauses, and pace. The tone of the gripping story of a girl trying to solve the mysteries of her family’s past comes through, capturing and holding the attention of the listener.
- Fiction, Scary Stories, Audiobook, Horror
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780063220751
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Inheritance: A Visual Poem
With dynamic narration and exquisite emotional resonance, Acevedo’s poetic performance celebrates the multidimensional subject of Black hair in the context of the author’s Dominican identity.
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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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Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day
This versatile, talented narrator brings Isaiah’s start of middle school to life through culturally authentic use of tone, pace, and intonation. This sequel to Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero stands on its own.
- Fiction, Poetry, Audiobook, African American
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle, Older
- ISBN: 9780593560228
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Kapaemahu
This bilingual recording is an ode to a 15th Century Indigenous Hawaiian legend about healing and the Mahu people with dual male and female spirit. A rich soundscape and poignant narration enrich and extends the engaging text.
- Fiction, Folklore & Fairy Tales, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593605929
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Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, A Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
This picture book biography of a deaf girl who made her life about percussion is beautifully presented. Supported by a dynamic soundscape, the narrator effectively uses her voice in both the storyline and the distinct vocables.
- Nonfiction, Arts, Performing Arts, Biography, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593508985
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Max and the Midknights and the Tower of Time
The medieval tale of a knight-in-training continues with book 3 of the Max and the Midknights series as Max strives to find her twin. The full cast, with each reader distinct and talented, feels like a cinematic experience, often inviting listeners to participate with humor and interactivity.
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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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Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
Onyeka’s unruly afro hair has always made her feel different, but when she learns that it has psychokinetic super powers, everything changes. Nneka Okoye deftly switches between British and Nigerian accents, even using Pidgin English, adding authentic flair for listeners that pulls them even further into this story of self-discovery and acceptance.
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The Patron Thief of Bread
Moira Quirk’s nuanced performance brings to life a large cast of characters including a group of street urchins, a young thief turned baker’s apprentice, and a grumpy gargoyle who watches them all from a cathedral high above their medieval town.
- Fiction, Fantasy, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593632291
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The Peach Rebellion
This story of childhood friends coming of age in the years following The Great Depression is brought to life by dual narrators who fully embody the young heroines. This recording captures issues of class, young love, and adolescence with the talents of two skilled performers.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593584996
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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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Real Pigeons Eat Danger (Book 2)
Elias-Reyes presents a performance that immerses the listener in the adventures of a group of crime-fighting pigeons. Through effective vocal characterizations as well as balanced music and sound effects, the audio carries the story along as the pigeons work to solve cases in their park neighborhood.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780593560068
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The Road to After
Rey’s authentic narration chronicles eleven-year-old Lacey as she, her sisters, and her mother, flee their home after years living with domestic violence. With raw vulnerability, this nuanced performance sensitively captures a story of pain, trauma, and hope for renewal and recovery.
- Fiction, Audiobook, Verse Novel
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9780593590287
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Rules for Vampires
The narrator’s vocal range captures Eleonora’s Birthnight perfectly. With a wide range of accents, this recording expands and elevates the text. A tale of vampires that is not canned or overdone.
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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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Stuntboy, in the Meantime
Portico's adventures in his apartment building are brought to life in a dynamic and playful way that transports the listener in this high energy and thrilling chapter book. With a full cast and a soundscape that blends seamlessly with the narration, listeners will not be able to help being drawn into the fun.
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This Is Music: Drums
This introduction to a family of musical instruments for our youngest listeners is dynamic and engaging. Listeners hear the different types of instruments in the family during the introduction of the book. The sounds are then matched with the name, purpose and other facts for each specific instrument. Listeners are invited to “name that sound” at the end of the recording.
- Nonfiction, Music, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593634530
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This Is Music: Horns
This introduction to a family of musical instruments for our youngest listeners is dynamic and engaging. Listeners hear the different types of instruments in the family during the introduction of the book. The sounds are then matched with the name, purpose and other facts for each specific instrument. Listeners are invited to “name that sound” at the end of the recording.
- Nonfiction, Music, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9780593634554
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The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Filled with music, forest sounds and talented narration, Mac Barnett's ability to capture energy and humor coupled with the zestful soundscape brings this retelling of a classic folk tale to life.
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Three Strike Summer
From dried-up farmland to the peach orchards of California, Gloria Mae and her family are barely surviving the Great Depression. This novel reveals challenges faced by 1930’s crop pickers and the heart of a young girl set on playing baseball. A single narrator (the author) adeptly delivers multiple characters and emotional tension using no bells and whistles, just powerful pacing and believable Oklahoma accents.
- Fiction, Historical Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Older
- ISBN: 9781797148182
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Watercress
A young girl is embarrassed when her family stops to gather watercress from a roadside ditch. She has a change of heart when her parents share their stories of life in China over dinner. The audio elevates the text authentically and gently. The background music is culturally respectful.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338811216
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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
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Wishes
With subtle background music and sound effects, Văn narrates this emotional story of escape and starting over. The audio conveys the emotions of the journey and provides an immersive experience when paired with the text and illustrations.
- Fiction, Audiobook
- Notable Children's Recordings 2023
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781338825992