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Best Sellers
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The Christmas Pig
- Written by: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Amaka Okafor, Rocco Padden, Gerran Howell, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys....
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A poor imitation of The Velveteen Rabbit.
- By TJ on 2021-10-16
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Jake & the Gingerbread Wars
- A Gryphon Chronicles Christmas Novella
- Written by: E.G. Foley
- Narrated by: Jamie du Pont MacKenzie
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of Victorian London, Jake Everton, the 12-year-old Lord Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers. In the fantastical nooks and crannies of the Victorian Age....
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Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
- Junie B. Jones #10
- Written by: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A slumber party over at Lucille's richie nanna's big giant house is sure to be a dream come true for Junie B....
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A to Z Mysteries Super Edition 13: Crime in the Crypt
- A to Z Mysteries, Book 13
- Written by: Ron Roy
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are headed to the Big Apple! They plan to spend time with Ruth Rose's grandmother in Brooklyn. But their plans are foiled when a famous vase is stolen from the Greenwood Cemetery....
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Fear Zone
- Written by: K. R. Alexander
- Narrated by: Sarah Beth Goer, Emily Bauer, A.J. Beckles, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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When five kids are invited to a cemetery at midnight, they think it's just a prank. When they find a gravestone that instructs them to dig up a grave, they think it's just a joke. It's no joke. An evil force is unleashed - a force that takes the shape of their worst fears....
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Double Down
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 11
- Written by: Jeff Kinney
- Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. The only thing he's good at is playing video games, but his mother wants him to broaden his horizons by doing something - anything! - else....
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Hello I’m
- By EMcGibbon on 2019-08-23
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The Christmas Pig
- Written by: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Amaka Okafor, Rocco Padden, Gerran Howell, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and bad. Until one Christmas Eve something terrible happens - DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life...even toys....
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A poor imitation of The Velveteen Rabbit.
- By TJ on 2021-10-16
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Jake & the Gingerbread Wars
- A Gryphon Chronicles Christmas Novella
- Written by: E.G. Foley
- Narrated by: Jamie du Pont MacKenzie
- Length: 5 hrs and 25 mins
- Unabridged
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After his harsh beginnings as a rough-and-tumble orphan on the streets of Victorian London, Jake Everton, the 12-year-old Lord Griffon, takes his rightful place as the long-lost heir of an aristocratic family with magical powers. In the fantastical nooks and crannies of the Victorian Age....
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Junie B. Jones Is a Party Animal
- Junie B. Jones #10
- Written by: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 45 mins
- Unabridged
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A slumber party over at Lucille's richie nanna's big giant house is sure to be a dream come true for Junie B....
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A to Z Mysteries Super Edition 13: Crime in the Crypt
- A to Z Mysteries, Book 13
- Written by: Ron Roy
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 2 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are headed to the Big Apple! They plan to spend time with Ruth Rose's grandmother in Brooklyn. But their plans are foiled when a famous vase is stolen from the Greenwood Cemetery....
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Fear Zone
- Written by: K. R. Alexander
- Narrated by: Sarah Beth Goer, Emily Bauer, A.J. Beckles, and others
- Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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When five kids are invited to a cemetery at midnight, they think it's just a prank. When they find a gravestone that instructs them to dig up a grave, they think it's just a joke. It's no joke. An evil force is unleashed - a force that takes the shape of their worst fears....
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Double Down
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 11
- Written by: Jeff Kinney
- Narrated by: Ramon De Ocampo
- Length: 1 hr and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The pressure's really piling up on Greg Heffley. The only thing he's good at is playing video games, but his mother wants him to broaden his horizons by doing something - anything! - else....
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Hello I’m
- By EMcGibbon on 2019-08-23
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Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: Peril at Owl Park
- Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen, Book 2
- Written by: Marthe Jocelyn
- Narrated by: Sarah English
- Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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For young detective Aggie Morton and her friend Hector, Christmas becomes a lot more exciting when a dead body is found in this second book in the Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen series, inspired by the life of Agatha Christie as a child and her most popular creation, Hercule Poirot....
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THE BEST BOOK EVER
- By dennise on 2023-09-04
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Saint Charles de Foucauld raconté aux enfants
- Written by: Marc Geoffroy
- Narrated by: Chloé Berthier
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Après une jeunesse turbulente et un engagement dans l'armée, Charles de Foucauld est frappé par la grâce en l'église Saint-Augustin...
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A Soul as Cold as Frost
- The Winter Souls, Book 1
- Written by: Jennifer Kropf
- Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
- Length: 12 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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The Quarrel of Sword and Bone was a death sentence for anyone who stepped into the arena with the deranged Queen, whose soul had crisped to frost in an age long since past....
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Disappointed
- By K on 2024-04-22
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Christmas in Camelot
- Written by: Mary Pope Osborne
- Narrated by: Mary Pope Osborne
- Length: 1 hr and 22 mins
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Inspired by the Celtic legend and the spirit of the imagination, Christmas in Camelot is Mary Pope Osborne's gift to young listeners everywhere....
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The Mystery at the Calgary Stampede
- The Boxcar Children Mysteries, Book 140
- Written by: Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Narrated by: Aimee Lilly
- Length: 1 hr and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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One warm night, four children stood in front of a bakery. No one knew them. No one knew where they had come from....
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A Christmas Carol and The Night Before Christmas
- With Commentary from Alison Larkin
- Written by: Clement Clarke Moore, Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Derek Perkins, Alison Larkin
- Length: 3 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and nThe Night Before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore are as different as England and America themselves....
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Jack et la Grande Aventure du Cochon de Noël [Jack's Big Adventure with the Christmas Pig]
- Written by: J.K. Rowling
- Narrated by: Lola Naymark, Charlotte Hennequin, Alexis Tomassian, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Jack est très attaché à son cochon en peluche de petit garçon. Ils ont tout vécu ensemble, les bons comme les mauvais moments. Jusqu’à cette veille de Noël où arrive la catastrophe : le cochon est perdu ! Mais la nuit de Noël n’est pas une nuit comme les autres....
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Jack et la grande aveture du cochon de Noël
- By Amazon Customer on 2021-10-23
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Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)
- Written by: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 1 hr and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Gobble, gobble! Room One is getting ready for their very own Thanksgiving feast! There's even a contest to see which room can write the best thankful list. The winners will get a pumpkin pie! Only it turns out being thankful is harder than it looks....
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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
- Written by: Karina Yan Glaser
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 5 hrs and 39 mins
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When their reclusive, curmudgeonly landlord decides not to renew their lease, the five Vanderbeeker siblings have 11 days to do whatever it takes to stay in their beloved home....
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Cute story!
- By Amazon Customer on 2021-05-06
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5 histoires de Noël, Vol. 1
- Mes premières belles histoires
- Written by: Georgie Birkett, Polly Noakes, Sébastien Braun, and others
- Narrated by: Rousset Johanna, Sandrine Fougère, Raphaël Mathon, and others
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Retrouvez dans cette compilation les titres suivants : Coucou Père Noël La couverture du Père Noël Le petit sapin de Noël Drôle de Noël chez...
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No More School, April Fools!
- My Weird School Special
- Written by: Dan Gutman
- Narrated by: Maxwell Glick
- Length: 1 hr and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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A.J. and the gang are tired of Miss Banks and her constant pranks. They decide to get her back and, afterward, the principal, Mrs. Stoker, suggests a weeklong prank competition between the students and the teachers....
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Ladybird Stories for Eid
- Written by: Ladybird
- Narrated by: Nabil Elouahabi
- Length: 1 hr and 10 mins
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Join the festivities and discover the joy of giving, sharing and spreading happiness in five new adventures! These uplifting stories are perfect for young children celebrating Eid with their friends and family or wanting to learn about different Eid traditions....
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The Donkey Who Carried a King
- Written by: R. C. Sproul
- Narrated by: R. C. Sproul
- Length: 15 mins
- Unabridged
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The biblical teaching that Jesus was the Suffering Servant who carried the sins of His people when He went to the cross is vividly brought home to children in The Donkey Who Carried a King, the latest children’s book from respected theologian, author, and educator Dr. R.C. Sproul....
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The Body Under the Piano
- Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen
- Written by: Marthe Jocelyn, Isabelle Follath
- Narrated by: Sarah English
- Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast of England in 1902. Adventurous and imaginative but deeply shy, Aggie hasn't got much to do since the death of her beloved father...until the fateful day when she crosses paths with 12-year-old Belgian immigrant Hector Perot....
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How to Catch Santa Claus
- Written by: Alice Walstead, Andy Elkerton - illustrator
- Narrated by: John Little
- Length: 3 mins
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It's time to deck the halls and set your traps in this new Christmas adventure from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling How to Catch series....
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Noel Streatfeild's Holiday Stories
- Virago Modern Classics
- Written by: Noel Streatfeild
- Narrated by: Lucy Scott
- Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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There are stories for every listener in this delightful collection—exciting crime-solving adventures; nervous young actors in the spotlight for the first time; unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships....
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How to Catch a Leprechaun
- Written by: Adam Wallace
- Narrated by: Qarie Marshall
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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You've been planning night and day, and finally you've created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you'll finally catch the leprechaun? Find out....
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Gooney Bird and the Room Mother
- Written by: Lois Lowry
- Narrated by: Lee Adams
- Length: 1 hr and 35 mins
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Gooney Bird Greene likes to be right smack in the middle of everything. That's why she wants to have the lead role of Squanto in her class Thanksgiving pageant....
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Stick Dog Craves Candy
- Written by: Tom Watson
- Narrated by: Andrew Eiden
- Length: 2 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Stick Dog and the gang are on their usual hunt for food, but there is something unusual going on....
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Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim's Birthday
- Junie B. Jones #6
- Written by: Barbara Park
- Narrated by: Lana Quintal
- Length: 53 mins
- Unabridged
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That meanie Jim has invited everyone in Room Nine to his birthday party on Saturday - except Junie....
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A Year in Brambly Hedge
- Written by: Jill Barklem
- Narrated by: John Moffatt
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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The mice of Brambly Hedge have many adventures but they always have time for fun too. All through the year, they mark the seasons with feasts and festivities and, of course, the mice never miss an opportunity to meet and celebrate....
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A to Z Mysteries Super Editions 1-4
- Detective Camp; Mayflower Treasure Hunt; White House White-Out; Sleepy Hollow Sleepover (A to Z Mysteries)
- Written by: Ron Roy
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 6 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! This collection includes Detective Camp, Mayflower Treasure Hunt, White House White-Out, and Sleepy Hollow Sleepover....
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The Halloween Moon
- Written by: Joseph Fink
- Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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A wickedly fun middle-grade novel about a Halloween-obsessed girl named Esther Gold, who goes out trick-or-treating for one last year, only to find her town under the thrall of a mysterious presence....
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such a good story
- By Anonymous User on 2021-10-25
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The Night Before Christmas
- Written by: Clement C. Moore
- Narrated by: Jeff Bridges
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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The Night Before Christmas is an enchanting Christmas story that has brought Santa Claus to life for generations. Celebrate the holiday season with the #1 New York Times bestselling audiobook edition of the classic poem, narrated by Academy Award-Winner Jeff Bridges....
New Releases
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Little Ash: Party Problem!
- Little Ash, Book 5
- Written by: Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
- Narrated by: Ella Ferris
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favourite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?
Written by: Ash Barty, and others
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The Color of Love
- Written by: Poppy Harlow, Laura Jarrett
- Narrated by: Poppy Harlow, Laura Jarrett
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Everyone in Ms. Clementine's class has a different answer, but Grace doesn't know which color to choose. Love could be blue like her favorite pair of shoes, or yellow like the daffodils that grow in her neighborhood. As Grace and her classmates share what love looks like to them, they learn that it comes in many forms.
Written by: Poppy Harlow, and others
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Joyful Song
- A Naming Story
- Written by: Lesléa Newman, Susan Gal - illustrator
- Narrated by: Torian Brackett
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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What a happy day! Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name. But—not yet!—his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until…At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it? A truly joyful moment for everyone.
Written by: Lesléa Newman, and others
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The Christmas Children
- Written by: Joanna Molloy
- Narrated by: Claire Glover, Phillip Freeman
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of "The Christmas Children," where the magic of the holiday season comes alive. Written by Joanna Molloy and narrated by Claire Glover and Phillip Freeman, this enchanting story follows a group of children who embark on a transformative journey to discover the true spirit of Christmas.
Written by: Joanna Molloy
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How Much Farther, Papa Smurf?
- The Smurfs
- Written by: Peyo
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Papa Smurf is excited to lead everyone on an unforgettable trip to see the rare, beautiful Blue Moon! Everyone is having fun on the journey—or almost everyone. Brainy just wants to get there already, and he keeps asking an age-old question: How much farther, Papa Smurf?
Written by: Peyo
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Katrina M. Phillips
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Katrina M. Phillips
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Little Ash: Party Problem!
- Little Ash, Book 5
- Written by: Ash Barty, Jasmin McGaughey
- Narrated by: Ella Ferris
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Ash and James have been invited to their friend's birthday. It's a fancy-dress party and of course, Ash is dressed as a tennis player! But when Ash loses her favourite tennis racquet, she is so worried. Even with James's help, will she ever find it?
Written by: Ash Barty, and others
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The Color of Love
- Written by: Poppy Harlow, Laura Jarrett
- Narrated by: Poppy Harlow, Laura Jarrett
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Everyone in Ms. Clementine's class has a different answer, but Grace doesn't know which color to choose. Love could be blue like her favorite pair of shoes, or yellow like the daffodils that grow in her neighborhood. As Grace and her classmates share what love looks like to them, they learn that it comes in many forms.
Written by: Poppy Harlow, and others
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Joyful Song
- A Naming Story
- Written by: Lesléa Newman, Susan Gal - illustrator
- Narrated by: Torian Brackett
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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What a happy day! Zachary’s baby sister will have her naming ceremony. In the temple! With his moms, the congregation, and all their friends! He’s so excited he can barely contain it. On the walk from their home, they meet neighbor after neighbor who want to know the baby’s name. But—not yet!—his mothers tell him. The tradition is to have a great reveal at the ceremony. So they invite each neighbor to come along. A colorful, diverse parade blooms along the route, until…At last it’s time, and Zachary gets to reveal his sister’s name…What is it? A truly joyful moment for everyone.
Written by: Lesléa Newman, and others
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The Christmas Children
- Written by: Joanna Molloy
- Narrated by: Claire Glover, Phillip Freeman
- Length: 31 mins
- Unabridged
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Immerse yourself in the heartwarming tale of "The Christmas Children," where the magic of the holiday season comes alive. Written by Joanna Molloy and narrated by Claire Glover and Phillip Freeman, this enchanting story follows a group of children who embark on a transformative journey to discover the true spirit of Christmas.
Written by: Joanna Molloy
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How Much Farther, Papa Smurf?
- The Smurfs
- Written by: Peyo
- Narrated by: P. J. Ochlan
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Papa Smurf is excited to lead everyone on an unforgettable trip to see the rare, beautiful Blue Moon! Everyone is having fun on the journey—or almost everyone. Brainy just wants to get there already, and he keeps asking an age-old question: How much farther, Papa Smurf?
Written by: Peyo
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Katrina M. Phillips
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Indigenous Peoples' Day is about celebrating! The second Monday in October is a day to honor Native American people, their histories, and cultures. People mark the day with food, dancing, and songs. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Katrina M. Phillips
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Hanukkah
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Jessica Server
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Hanukkah is about celebrating! Often called the Festival of Lights, the eight-day celebration honors a miracle that happened long ago. During Hanukkah, people light the menorah. They sing songs. They gather with family and friends to eat special food and give gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Jessica Server
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Juneteenth
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Lisa A. Crayton
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. Across the country, people observe the day with speeches, poetry readings, festivals, picnics, street fairs, and family reunions. It is a day for people to come together and continue working toward equality.
Written by: Lisa A. Crayton
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Christmas
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Emily Raij
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Christmas is about celebrating! It is a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus. Some people mark the holiday with Christmas trees and other decorations. People gather with family and friends to eat meals and give gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Emily Raij
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Diwali
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Diwali is about celebrating! It honors the Hindu story of Rama. Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jains also celebrate Diwali. To celebrate this Festival of Lights, people light lamps, watch fireworks, and dance. Others might exchange cards and presents. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Anita Nahta Amin
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Kwanzaa
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Kwanzaa is about celebrating! It honors African American heritage. Some people mark the holiday by lighting the kinara. Families and friends gather to eat a big feast. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
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Día de los Muertos
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Alicia Salazar
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Día de los Muertos is a special holiday to remember and celebrate loved ones. It is a Mexican tradition held to honor those who have died. Some people dress up and go to parades. Others sing, dance, and eat special food. Others decorate altars with flowers and make offerings. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Alicia Salazar
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The Birthday Party Mystery
- Katie Woo and Pedro Mysteries
- Written by: Fran Manushkin
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s nearly Katie’s birthday, and she learns she will be getting a special present. She’s too excited to wait patiently for the gift to arrive, so she decides to investigate ahead of time. The clues might lead her to her present, but is it better to let this mystery go unsolved?
Written by: Fran Manushkin
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Cinco de Mayo
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Sharon Katz Cooper
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Sharon Katz Cooper
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Groundhog Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Sharon Katz Cooper
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Groundhog Day puts weather prediction in the paws of a rodent! To celebrate this holiday, some people watch Punxsutawney Phil in person, on TV, or online. Others make springtime crafts or have groundhog parties. Listeners will discover how a shared special day can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Sharon Katz Cooper
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Chinese New Year
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Sharon Katz Cooper
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Chinese New Year is a time for new beginnings. Some people clean their homes from top to bottom or share meals with friends. Others pray, light fireworks, or give each other gifts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Sharon Katz Cooper
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Melissa Ferguson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrates the life of the civil rights movement leader. Some people observe the day by singing, reading, or watching movies about him. Others volunteer in their community or make peace-inspired crafts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Melissa Ferguson
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Earth Day
- Traditions & Celebrations
- Written by: Melissa Ferguson
- Narrated by: uncredited
- Length: 7 mins
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Earth Day celebrates our beautiful planet and calls us to act on its behalf. Some people spend the day planting flowers or trees. Others organize neighborhood clean-ups, go on nature walks, or make recycled crafts. Listeners will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways.
Written by: Melissa Ferguson