Bestsellers
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My Side of the Mountain
- By: Jean Craighead George
- Narrated by: Michael Crouch
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods - all by himself....
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Amazing
- By Student on 02-19-18
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Mr. Popper's Penguins
- By: Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater
- Narrated by: Nick Sullivan
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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The story of Mr. Popper, the small-town housepainter who dreamed of exploring Antarctic regions, and Captain Cook, the redoubtable penguin who turned Mr. Popper's world upside down....
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Enjoyed by a sensitive 4 year old and her parents
- By L Gatzos on 08-13-16
By: Richard Atwater, and others
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Wishtree
- By: Katherine Applegate
- Narrated by: Nancy Linari
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree" - people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches....
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Beautiful story!
- By Amy on 01-22-18
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
- By: Mo Willems
- Narrated by: Mo Willems
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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The Pigeon is about to get SCHOOLED. Do YOU think he should go? Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! Well ... almost everything....
By: Mo Willems
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
- By: Mo Willems
- Narrated by: Mo Willems
- Length: 8 mins
- Unabridged
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When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place - a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before....
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Unnecessary and unwanted commentary at the end
- By Kervin on 11-30-18
By: Mo Willems
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The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
- By: Mo Willems
- Narrated by: Mo Willems
- Length: 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Buckle up for twists, turns, and emotional loop-de-loops in the most roller coaster-y Pigeon adventure ever! The Pigeon WILL be ready....
By: Mo Willems
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My Side of the Mountain
- By: Jean Craighead George
- Narrated by: Michael Crouch
- Length: 4 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods - all by himself....
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Amazing
- By Student on 02-19-18
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Mr. Popper's Penguins
- By: Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater
- Narrated by: Nick Sullivan
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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The story of Mr. Popper, the small-town housepainter who dreamed of exploring Antarctic regions, and Captain Cook, the redoubtable penguin who turned Mr. Popper's world upside down....
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Enjoyed by a sensitive 4 year old and her parents
- By L Gatzos on 08-13-16
By: Richard Atwater, and others
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Wishtree
- By: Katherine Applegate
- Narrated by: Nancy Linari
- Length: 2 hrs and 33 mins
- Unabridged
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Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neighborhood "wishtree" - people write their wishes on pieces of cloth and tie them to Red's branches....
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Beautiful story!
- By Amy on 01-22-18
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The Pigeon HAS to Go to School!
- By: Mo Willems
- Narrated by: Mo Willems
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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The Pigeon is about to get SCHOOLED. Do YOU think he should go? Why does the Pigeon have to go to school? He already knows everything! Well ... almost everything....
By: Mo Willems
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Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus
- By: Mo Willems
- Narrated by: Mo Willems
- Length: 8 mins
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When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place - a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before....
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Unnecessary and unwanted commentary at the end
- By Kervin on 11-30-18
By: Mo Willems
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The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!
- By: Mo Willems
- Narrated by: Mo Willems
- Length: 20 mins
- Unabridged
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Buckle up for twists, turns, and emotional loop-de-loops in the most roller coaster-y Pigeon adventure ever! The Pigeon WILL be ready....
By: Mo Willems
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Knight Owl
- By: Christopher Denise
- Narrated by: James Langton
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book, adapted for audio, about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart....
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This is just a 6 min clip not the book, very disappointing
- By James W lucas on 04-15-24
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Are You My Mother?
- Beginner Books(R)
- By: P. D. Eastman
- Narrated by: Julia Whelan
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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This must-have classic about a baby bird in search of his mother is the perfect gift for Mother's Day....
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Absolute Perfection
- By Suzi @ Royal Reads on 06-10-21
By: P. D. Eastman
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Mr. Popper's Penguins: Booktrack Edition
- By: Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater
- Narrated by: Nick Sullivan
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble house painter is sent a male penguin by the great Admiral Drake and, thanks to the arrival of a female penguin, soon has 12 penguins living in his house....
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Hilarious 🤣🐧
- By Willow on 09-20-24
By: Richard Atwater, and others
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Arnold Lobel Audio Collection
- By: Arnold Lobel
- Narrated by: Mark Linn-Baker
- Length: 57 mins
- Unabridged
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Here are four of your favorite Arnold Lobel stories together in one audio collection! From Owl's surprising house-guest to the small pig's quest for the perfect mud puddle, Arnold Lobel's stories are filled with one-of-a-kind characters and more than a little silliness too....
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Great for young children
- By Sarah Dumoulin on 10-14-10
By: Arnold Lobel
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Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole
- Guardians of Ga'Hoole, Books One, Two, and Three
- By: Kathryn Lasky
- Narrated by: Pamela Garelick
- Length: 16 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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This box set contains the first three books by Kathryn Lasky, which are the basis of the animated movie, Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole: The Capture, The Journey, and The Rescue....
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painful narration
- By S. Laird on 02-02-11
By: Kathryn Lasky
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A to Z Mysteries: The Canary Caper
- By: Ron Roy
- Narrated by: David Pittu
- Length: 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose get an urgent call from Mrs. Davis. Her canary is missing....
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Great
- By brooklynreader on 10-04-20
By: Ron Roy
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Owl at Home
- By: Arnold Lobel
- Narrated by: Mark Linn-Baker
- Length: 14 mins
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Owl lives by himself in a warm little house. But whether Owl is inviting Winter in on a snowy night or welcoming a new friend he meets while on a stroll, Owl always has room for visitors....
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perfect elements come together
- By James Boring on 03-19-21
By: Arnold Lobel
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The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
- By: Mo Willems
- Narrated by: Mo Willems
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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When Pigeon finds a delicious hot dog, he can’t wait to devour it. But then along comes a sly duckling who wants a bite. Who will be the more clever bird?
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a nightly favorite!
- By Nathalie Gregory on 09-11-17
By: Mo Willems
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Maximum Ride
- Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
- By: James Patterson
- Narrated by: Valentina De Angelis
- Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins
- Abridged
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In Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports, the time has arrived for Max and her winged "Flock" to face their ultimate enemy and discover their original purpose: to defeat the takeover of "Re-evolution"....
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Exciting but diappointing
- By Sandra on 09-02-08
By: James Patterson
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Billy and the Minpins
- By: Roald Dahl
- Narrated by: Bill Bailey
- Length: 47 mins
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Billy's mum says he must never go out through the garden gate and explore the dark forest beyond. So, one day, that's exactly what he does! There he meets the Minpins, tiny tree-dwelling people whose children are the size of matchsticks....
By: Roald Dahl
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Ferals
- By: Jacob Grey
- Narrated by: Josh Hurley
- Length: 7 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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Blackstone was a thriving metropolis before the Dark Summer - a wave of violence and crime that swept through the city eight years ago....
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Good story. Good narration.
- By Justin on 08-16-15
By: Jacob Grey
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Where to Hide a Star
- By: Oliver Jeffers
- Narrated by: Oliver Jeffers
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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World-renowned artist and picture book creator Oliver Jeffers brings to life an endearing story about the magic of friendship—and sharing what brings us joy.
By: Oliver Jeffers
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The Hunt for Scarface
- Hometown Hunters
- By: Lane Walker
- Narrated by: Benjamin Little
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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A thunderous sound echoes through the stormy Nebraska countryside. The hair on the backs of their necks stood up. But it wasn't lightning. For twins Kent and Kyle Morris, there was only one creature who could make such a loud noise—it was Scarface!
By: Lane Walker
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Frank the Farting Flamingo
- A Story About a Flamingo Who Farts
- By: Humor Heals Us
- Narrated by: Aaron D. Johnson
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Frank is an awesome flamingo, except for one small problem: He has gas. He can't help it; it's just the way he is. Fortunately, he explains farting is so common that there are different kinds of names for farts....
By: Humor Heals Us
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Dave Pigeon: Kittens!
- Dave Pigeon, Book 5
- By: Swapna Haddow
- Narrated by: Sam Devereaux
- Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
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Dave Pigeon and his trusty sidekick, Skipper, are minding their own business in the garden shed when they see Mean Cat behaving very strangely... And why is she multiplying? The arrival of some very cute kittens is disastrous news! More cats? Ugh....
By: Swapna Haddow
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Don't Let The Pigeon Stay Up Late!
- By: Mo Willems
- Narrated by: Mo Willems
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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It’s getting dark out, but one stubborn Pigeon is NOT going to bed!
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LEVI
- By Da peeps who listen on 01-26-18
By: Mo Willems
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Eve of the Emperor Penguin
- By: Mary Pope Osborne
- Narrated by: Mary Pope Osborne
- Length: 1 hr and 17 mins
- Unabridged
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Jack and Annie arrive on the one continent they haven’t visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure...Jack and Annie are about to find out! Listen to find out more....
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great
- By Lola Grace on 02-03-17
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Home Away From Home
- By: Cynthia Lord
- Narrated by: Brenna Larson
- Length: 3 hrs and 51 mins
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Mia and her mom visit Grandma in Maine every summer, but this year Mia is going alone. Her mom will stay behind to get their house ready to sell. It'll be a new start, she says, after the divorce.
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The characters were interesting.
- By Sonja on 09-10-24
By: Cynthia Lord
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X Is for Xenops
- The Xenops and Seeds (Tim's Animal Adventures, Book 24)
- By: Mike Robb
- Narrated by: Jill Gress
- Length: 1 min
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Tim the baby blue xenops faces his fear of seeds in this charming tale. Through determination and support from friends, Tim learns that seeds aren't so scary after all. A heartwarming story about courage and overcoming fears.
By: Mike Robb
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Gladys the Magic Chicken
- By: Adam Rubin
- Narrated by: Adam Rubin
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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From the mega-best-selling author of Dragons Love Tacos and the mega-best-selling illustrator of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors comes this hilarious new book about an irresistible chicken who unexpectedly finds herself on an epic journey during ancient times....
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Can’t beat hearing the author speak his words
- By Kathleen Diffatte on 05-22-23
By: Adam Rubin
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The Big Spill Rescue
- The Boxcar Children Endangered Animals, Book 1
- By: Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Narrated by: Aimee Lilly
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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When an oil spill takes place off the coast of Connecticut, the Aldens are happy to volunteer to help clean up the animals affected, including a rare species of shore bird. But could more have been done to prevent the spill? As the Aldens take up the case, it leads them on an adventure....
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Jejwjw
- By Jack on 05-28-23
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Peter Duck
- A Treasure Hunt in the Caribbees (Swallows and Amazons Series)
- By: Arthur Ransome
- Narrated by: Alison Larkin
- Length: 12 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The third book in Arthur Ransome's wonderful series for children, Peter Duck takes intrepid explorers John, Susan, Titty, and Roger Walker onto the high seas....
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Great book for quite afternoons
- By Bruce Yarnall on 06-13-23
By: Arthur Ransome
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Owl Moon
- By: Jane Yolen, John Schoenherr
- Narrated by: Jane Yolen
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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A young child and her father search the moonlit woods for the Great Horned Owl....
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lovely
- By Amazon Customer on 08-28-16
By: Jane Yolen, and others
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The Secret Language of Birds
- By: Lynne Kelly
- Narrated by: Ferdelle Capistrano
- Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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From the award-winning author of Song for a Whale comes a poignant and heartwarming tale about a girl who discovers a pair of endangered birds about to lay eggs in the marshes of her summer camp...and the secret plan she hatches to help them....
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pretty good:)
- By Jessica L. Klein on 09-30-24
By: Lynne Kelly
New releases
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The Enchanted Types
- By: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Tiffany Magnuson
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Enchanted Types, L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wizard of Oz, crafts a whimsical and magical tale about Popopo, the chief of the Knooks. Tired of his peaceful life, Popopo ventures into the human world, where he encounters bustling cities and discovers a troubling fashion trend—birds are being used to decorate women’s hats! With a kind heart and a bit of magic, Popopo hatches a clever plan to free the birds and change fashion forever.
By: L. Frank Baum
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Hatch!
- By: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
- Narrated by: Debra Porter
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn about how eggs grow and hatch, and how baby chickens can be hatched using an incubator.
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The Great Bayou Flying Race
- By: William Kelly
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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This bird race explains why flamingos have long legs, pelicans have pouches, and vultures are bald.
By: William Kelly
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The Hunt for Scarface
- Hometown Hunters
- By: Lane Walker
- Narrated by: Benjamin Little
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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A thunderous sound echoes through the stormy Nebraska countryside. The hair on the backs of their necks stood up. But it wasn't lightning. For twins Kent and Kyle Morris, there was only one creature who could make such a loud noise—it was Scarface! When the set out on an adventure to discover the secrets of the huge thunder chicken and finally bag him, another surprising opportunity arose that could change the fortune of their family forever.
By: Lane Walker
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The Only Crow in Crickshaw
- By: Tori Telfer
- Narrated by: Tamara Ryan
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Sally is the only child at the only school in Crickshaw. Day after day, Crow played alone in the streets of Crickshaw. But when the two meet on Sally's fifth birthday, they become fast friends.
By: Tori Telfer
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A Nest on My Porch
- By: Buffy Silverman
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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When two robins build a nest and start to raise a family on the porch, a young buy uses his nature notebook to record his observations. He gets to watch as the eggs hatch into nestlings, and the nestlings grow into fledglings! Do you have robins where you live?
By: Buffy Silverman
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The Enchanted Types
- By: L. Frank Baum
- Narrated by: Tiffany Magnuson
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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In The Enchanted Types, L. Frank Baum, the beloved author of The Wizard of Oz, crafts a whimsical and magical tale about Popopo, the chief of the Knooks. Tired of his peaceful life, Popopo ventures into the human world, where he encounters bustling cities and discovers a troubling fashion trend—birds are being used to decorate women’s hats! With a kind heart and a bit of magic, Popopo hatches a clever plan to free the birds and change fashion forever.
By: L. Frank Baum
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Hatch!
- By: Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld
- Narrated by: Debra Porter
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Learn about how eggs grow and hatch, and how baby chickens can be hatched using an incubator.
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The Great Bayou Flying Race
- By: William Kelly
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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This bird race explains why flamingos have long legs, pelicans have pouches, and vultures are bald.
By: William Kelly
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The Hunt for Scarface
- Hometown Hunters
- By: Lane Walker
- Narrated by: Benjamin Little
- Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins
- Unabridged
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A thunderous sound echoes through the stormy Nebraska countryside. The hair on the backs of their necks stood up. But it wasn't lightning. For twins Kent and Kyle Morris, there was only one creature who could make such a loud noise—it was Scarface! When the set out on an adventure to discover the secrets of the huge thunder chicken and finally bag him, another surprising opportunity arose that could change the fortune of their family forever.
By: Lane Walker
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The Only Crow in Crickshaw
- By: Tori Telfer
- Narrated by: Tamara Ryan
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Sally is the only child at the only school in Crickshaw. Day after day, Crow played alone in the streets of Crickshaw. But when the two meet on Sally's fifth birthday, they become fast friends.
By: Tori Telfer
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A Nest on My Porch
- By: Buffy Silverman
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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When two robins build a nest and start to raise a family on the porch, a young buy uses his nature notebook to record his observations. He gets to watch as the eggs hatch into nestlings, and the nestlings grow into fledglings! Do you have robins where you live?
By: Buffy Silverman
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Where to Hide a Star
- By: Oliver Jeffers
- Narrated by: Oliver Jeffers
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Once there was a boy who would often play hide-and-seek with his friends the star and the penguin. The star was always easy to find, but one day it went missing. So, the boy radioed the Martian for help, and soon found himself on an exciting spaceship rescue mission to the North Pole! But there, he discovered that he wasn’t the only one who had always dreamed of having a star as a friend.
By: Oliver Jeffers
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Rainbow Bird: A Play Based on a Folktale from Northern Australia
- By: Pat Betteley
- Narrated by: Colin Draun
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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This is the myth of the evil Crocodile Man, who would not share his firesticks with the other animals, and the cunning Bird Woman, who wanted to share fire with the people.
By: Pat Betteley
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How Do Owls See?
- By: Edna Manning
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Owl eyes function much like human eyes but with some small differences.
By: Edna Manning
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Monroe Pelly Can
- By: Bronchelle Parker
- Narrated by: Dan Schoeneberg
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Monroe Pelly is a pelican who's afraid of swimming, until he finds the right encouragement.
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Where's the Honey, Honey
- By: Tania Therien
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 3 mins
- Unabridged
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A wild bird and the Boran people in Africa help each other to find honey.
By: Tania Therien
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Eudora Entwhistle and the Geese of Macadoodle-by-the-Sea
- By: Alicia Potter
- Narrated by: Tamara Ryan
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Eudora loves her musical geese, but the townfolk of Macadoodle-by-the-Sea find them too noisy and try to get rid of them.
By: Alicia Potter
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The Building Season
- By: Prudy Miller Hock
- Narrated by: Michael Gillick
- Length: 2 mins
- Unabridged
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A young boy is too little to help his dad work on the house. But he's just the right size to assist the birds in building their nests.
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The Turkey We Saved from Thanksgiving
- By: Marlene Bateman Sullivan
- Narrated by: Tyler Thompson
- Length: 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Two brothers must come up with a plan to save their pet Timothy the turkey from a fate as Thanksgiving dinner.
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Nightjar
- By: Katya Balen, Richard Johnson - illustrator
- Narrated by: Joe Jameson
- Length: 59 mins
- Unabridged
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When Noah’s dad visits from New York, he and Noah come across an injured nightjar during a walk in the countryside. Noah is determined to save the bird, but his dad believes they should leave it alone to let nature take its course. As father and son argue, it becomes clear that Noah is angry about more than just the bird. He feels abandoned and misunderstood by his dad, who has moved to the US and started a new family there that doesn’t seem to have room for Noah. Can they find a way to build a new relationship and rediscover the common ground between them?
By: Katya Balen, and others
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Come Back, Ducks
- By: Shulamith Levey Oppenheim
- Narrated by: Brian Scott Mitchell
- Length: 1 min
- Unabridged
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A young boy watches the ducks in his family's pond and wonders why they've suddenly left one day.
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How the Birds Changed Their Colors
- By: Gale Sypher Jacob
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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How did some birds come to have brightly colored feathers to match the flowers and fruits of the tropical forest, but others stayed in muted colors? According to this Arawak folktale, they got their colors from a snake! What happens when there aren’t enough colors to go around?
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Asha, Bird of Hope
- By: Kimberly Long Cockroft
- Narrated by: Maria Pendolino
- Length: 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Seth has a new stepfather, a new stepsister, and a new home. Adjusting to so many changes at once is difficult. He's happy for his mother, but he misses spending time alone with her. When a new neighbor moves in, Seth becomes fascinated by her African grey parrot.