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- Narrated by: Ali Stroker, Sonia Sotomayor
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 18
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story5 out of 5 stars 14
In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges - and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages listeners to do the same.
By: Sonia Sotomayor
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A Different Pond
- By: Bao Phi
- Narrated by: Josh Fu
- Length: 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Story0 out of 5 stars 0
As a young boy, Bao and his father awoke early, hours before his father's long workday began, to fish on the shores of a small pond in Minneapolis. Unlike many other anglers, Bao and his father fished for food, not recreation. A successful catch meant a fed family. Between hope-filled casts, Bao's father told him about a different pond in their homeland of Vietnam.
By: Bao Phi
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The Name Jar
- By: Yangsook Choi
- Narrated by: Shannon Tyo
- Length: 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Story0 out of 5 stars 0
Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what happens when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious about fitting in. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she decides to choose an American name from a glass jar. But while Unhei thinks of being a Suzy, Laura, or Amanda, nothing feels right. With the help of a new friend, Unhei will learn that the best name is her own.
By: Yangsook Choi
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The Water Princess
- By: Susan Verde, Georgie Badiel
- Narrated by: Yetide Bodaki
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 59
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 48
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 47
A young girl dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village. As a child in Burkina Faso, Georgie and the other girls in her village had to walk for miles each day to collect water. This vibrant, engaging story sheds light on this struggle that continues all over the world today, instilling hope for a future when all children will have access to clean drinking water.
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5 out of 5 stars
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great bedtime calming book for mindfulness!
- By Kristie on 05-26-20
By: Susan Verde, and others
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My Papi Has a Motorcycle
- By: Isabel Quintero
- Narrated by: Isabel Quintero
- Length: 11 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Story0 out of 5 stars 0
When Daisy Ramona zooms around her neighborhood with her papi on his motorcycle, she sees the people and places she’s always known. She also sees a community that is rapidly changing around her. But as the sun sets purple-blue-gold behind Daisy Ramona and her papi, she knows that the love she feels will always be there. My Papi Has a Motorcycle is a young girl’s love letter to her hardworking dad and to memories of home that we hold close in the midst of change.
By: Isabel Quintero
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Hair Love
- By: Matthew A. Cherry
- Narrated by: Blue Ivy Carter
- Length: 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 410
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 358
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Story5 out of 5 stars 355
Zuri’s hair has a mind of its own. It kinks, coils, and curls every which way. Zuri knows it’s beautiful. When Daddy steps in to style it for an extra special occasion, he has a lot to learn. But he LOVES his Zuri, and he’ll do anything to make her - and her hair - happy. Tender and empowering, Hair Love is an ode to loving your natural hair - and a celebration of daddies and daughters everywhere.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Beautiful Story And Narration
- By Dominique Mickens on 11-12-20
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Alma and How She Got Her Name
- By: Juana Martinez-Neal
- Narrated by: Adriana Sananes
- Length: 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 4
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story5 out of 5 stars 3
If you ask her, Alma Sofia Esperanza José Pura Candela has way too many names: six! How did such a small person wind up with such a large name? Alma turns to Daddy for an answer and learns of Sofia, the grandmother who loved books and flowers; Esperanza, the great-grandmother who longed to travel; José, the grandfather who was an artist; and other namesakes too. As she hears the story of her name, Alma starts to think it might be a perfect fit after all - and realizes that she will one day have her own story to tell.
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Thank You, Omu!
- By: Oge Mora
- Narrated by: LaQuita James
- Length: 10 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 9
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 6
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Story5 out of 5 stars 6
Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon, the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma".
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5 out of 5 stars
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Thank You Omu
- By Gwenevere on 10-24-19
By: Oge Mora
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Julián Stories
- Julián Is a Mermaid & Julián at the Wedding
- By: Jessica Love
- Narrated by: Avi Roque
- Length: 13 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 1
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Story5 out of 5 stars 1
While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela [grandmother] one day, Julián notices three women spectacularly dressed up. Their hair billows in brilliant hues, their dresses end in fishtails, and their joy fills the train car. When Julián gets home, daydreaming of the magic he’s seen, all he can think about is dressing up just like the ladies in his own fabulous mermaid costume: a butter-yellow curtain for his tail, the fronds of a potted fern for his headdress.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Perfect addition to the books!
- By Gwendhal on 06-24-23
By: Jessica Love
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Just in Case
- A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
- By: Yuyi Morales
- Narrated by: Amy Selma
- Length: 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall0 out of 5 stars 0
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Story0 out of 5 stars 0
It's Grandma Beetle's birthday, and Señor Calavera (a skeleton from the Day of the Dead) doesn't know what to bring to her party. "Don't worry," says Zelmiro the Ghost. "You surely must know, the best present to give a friend is the thing she would love the most." So instead of choosing just one gift, Señor Calavera chooses: Un Acordeón: An accordion for her to dance to. Bigotes: A mustache because she had none. Cosquillas: Tickles to make her laugh. Un Chiflido: A whistle he trapped in a bag. And so on. . . .
By: Yuyi Morales
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Dancing Hands
- How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln
- By: Margarita Engle, Rafael Lopez - illustrator
- Narrated by: Almarie Guerra
- Length: 14 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 2
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 2
As a little girl, Teresa Carreño loved to let her hands dance across the beautiful keys of the piano. If she felt sad, music cheered her up, and when she was happy, the piano helped her share that joy. Soon she was writing her own songs and performing in grand cathedrals. Then a revolution in Venezuela forced her family to flee to the United States. Teresa felt lonely in this unfamiliar place, where few of the people she met spoke Spanish. Worst of all, there was fighting in her new home, too - the Civil War. Still, Teresa kept playing, and soon she grew famous....
By: Margarita Engle, and others
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The Arabic Quilt
- An Immigrant Story
- By: Aya Khalil
- Narrated by: full cast
- Length: 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall5 out of 5 stars 1
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Performance0 out of 5 stars 0
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Story0 out of 5 stars 0
Kanzi's family has moved from Egypt to America, and on her first day in a new school, what she wants more than anything is to fit in. Maybe that's why she forgets to take the kofta sandwich her mother has made for her lunch, but that backfires when Mama shows up at school with the sandwich. Mama wears a hijab and calls her daughter Habibti (dear one). When she leaves, the teasing starts.
By: Aya Khalil