Child Esteem

Princess Lila lives in a beautiful castle and has everything she could ever desire—well, almost. She yearns to venture beyond the forest, explore her country and meet people her own age. But the forest is off limits. Resourceful and ingenious, Princess Lila sets to work building a tower to catch a glimpse of the forbidden land.

Boy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a large hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked and abused by the other young people in his town. Until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Impressed with Boy's climbing and jumping abilities, Secondus engages Boy as his servant, pulling him into an expedition across Europe to gather the seven precious relics of Saint Peter.

Lucas is prepared for the highly anticipated bike race, fueled by his determination to win. However, he soon faces the moral dilemma of achieving victory through cheating. Guide your kids in making the right choices.

The determined Little Blue Engine is back, bringing inspiring and enlightening words of wisdom to graduates of all ages as they make the transition from one phase of life to the next. I Knew You Could! provides familiar comfort in changing times and will be treasured for years to come. Listeners will revisit the story again and again as they move forward along life's path. From "I think I can" to "I knew I could", The Little Engine that Could helps kids of all ages realize that anything is possible if you just put your mind to it!

Nearly all adults will become parents at some point in their lives—around 89.6 per cent of the adult population worldwide. While most of us aspire to be excellent parents, the endless challenges of parenthood can leave us feeling baffled and frustrated. Such difficulties can be seen in all developmental phases, as both parents of toddlers and teenagers can attest. Several variables work together to help children build resilience. These elements operate as a safety net for the youngsters, allowing them to grow confident.

Unfortunately, unlike his siblings, Arthur hasn't broken a single, solitary world record! But when the Whipples suffer a spate of catastrophes and a curious amount of attention from a pair of irregularly sized and unusually menacing clowns, Arthur might be the only one who can save his family from losing their collective crown… or worse.

Hugo is not happy about being dragged halfway across the state of Colorado just because his dad had a midlife crisis and decided to become a ski instructor. It’d be different if Hugo weren’t so tiny and guys didn’t call him “leprechaun” and rub his head for luck. But here he is, the tiny new kid on his first day of middle school. When his fellow students discover his remarkable talent for garbology, the science of studying trash to tell you anything about a person, Hugo becomes the cool kid for the first time in his life. But what happens when it all goes to his head?

In this heartwarming tale, young listeners embark on an adventure alongside Mia, an endearing character brimming with curiosity and respect. Through her journey, children discover the significance of personal space, consent, and the art of recognizing boundaries. With a delightful relatable scenarios, young minds will be enchanted as they accompany Mia on her voyage of discovery.

Everybody! is a touching and funny exploration of empathy and unity -- featuring Elise Gravel's signature quirky and funny monsters! Everybody is unique and different. But we are all more similar than we think. Just like you: Everybody has fears. Everybody has moments of joy... and moments of sadness. Everybody makes mistakes... and can fix them.

Growing up, Dr Camilla Pang loved patterns and ordering things. She was obsessed with Disney, infatuated by Stephen Hawking and the language she only really understood was science. Diagnosed with autism age eight, Camilla felt like an outsider - and kids often like nothing better than to gang up on outsiders. This is the story of how Camilla used science as her sidekick for navigating the world - allowing her to translate ideas she could understand (like gravity and light waves) onto things she couldn't (like people, how long to smile for and when someone needed a hug).

With no word from Kyja, the people of Farworld are beginning to face the possibility that she is truly dead, and the quest to save Farworld and Earth has failed. In an effort to find a way to bring Kyja back, Marcus must enter the most dangerous place possible, the Realm of Shadows. Meanwhile, Kyja wakes up in a world of lost souls and memories. With no idea who she is, she wanders Fire Keep, home to the most quick-tempered of the elementals. The other spirits around her have given up hope.

Mike has awesome hair. He has LOTS of energy! His parents love him. And Mike is a PERFECT blend of the two of them. Still, Mike has to answer LOTS of questions about being mixed. And he does, with LOTS of energy and joy in this charming story about a day in the life of a mixed-race child.

After parting ways with her troubled mermaid tribe, Luce just wants to live peacefully on her own. But her tranquility doesn’t last long: She receives news that the tribe is on the verge of collapse and desperately needs her leadership. The tribe’s cruel queen wants Luce dead. Dorian, the boy Luce broke mermaid law to save, is determined to make her pay for her part in the murder of his family. And while the mermaids cling to the idea that humans never suspect their existence, there are suddenly ominous signs to the contrary.

Aref is excited for his journey to reunite with his father in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Aref makes a friend on an airplane, wonders what Michigan will be like, and starts school in the United States. While he does miss his grandfather, his Sidi, Aref knows that his home in Oman will always be waiting for him. Award-winning author Naomi Shihab Nye’s highly anticipated sequel to The Turtle of Oman explores immigration, family, and what it means to feel at home.

When a well-known author of a beloved book series visits Hank's school, he and his two best friends get the chance to be her guide for the day and introduce her at an assembly. But Hank, embarrassed by his struggles with reading, tries to hide the fact that he's never actually finished reading the author's books - or any book, for that matter! So Hank gets creative and makes up his own version of the story. But will everyone be able to tell fact from fiction?

Graduation day is finally here! The Little Blue Engine, the Yellow Passenger Engine, and the Red Freight Engine are excited to take their final test of Engine School: making their first solo trip over the mountain. But each engine encounters different challenges and obstacles on their journey. A poignant story told by Bob McKinnon reminds a new generation of listeners to "think they can".

Here is a book that celebrates you. It is meant to be carried wherever life takes you, over all the roads, through all the years. This debut audiobook by Nancy Tillman has already touched the hearts of readers of all ages, from the youngest to new mothers to grandparents. A New York Times and Publishers Weekly best-selling book, On the Night You Were Born is sure to also be a beloved addition to family listening libraries.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play... He can candle a birthday cake, light a campfire, or so many other cool things.... But what if your dragon is constantly worrying when he’s separated from you?

Through our guidance, you will explore and reintegrate aspects of your mind that have been shamed and repressed. Shadow Work teaches us to stop hiding from our true selves. By owning the truth of your feelings, regardless of how "bad" or "wrong" you judge them, you reclaim your power. Shadow Work is about confronting the truth and nothing but the truth.

In The Warrior's Heart, an adaptation of his best-selling memoir, The Heart and the Fist, Eric Greitens brings his adventures to life, sharing stories of friendship, struggle, and hard-earned wisdom. This remarkable book will inspire listeners to live every day with compassion and courage.