Growing Life

Lucy Bluecrowne is beginning a new life ashore with her stepmother and half brother, though she's certain the only place she'll ever belong is with her father on a ship of war as part of the crew. She doesn't care that living in a house is safer and the proper place for a 12-year-old girl; it's boring. But then two nefarious strangers identify her little brother as the pyrotechnical prodigy they need to enact an evil plan, and it will take all Lucy's fighting instincts to keep her family together.

Governments were toppled and rulers were killed during the last attempt to find the lost treasure Amy and Dan Cahill are searching for - do they even stand a chance?

This audiobook translates anxiety from the jargon of psychology into concrete experiences that children can relate to. Children and their parents will understand the biological and emotional components of anxiety responsible for the upsetting symptoms they experience. Please Explain Anxiety to Me (2nd Edition) gives accurate physiological information in child friendly language. A colorful dinosaur story explains the link between brain and body functioning, followed by practical therapeutic techniques that children can use to help themselves. Children will:

In 1985 southern Sudan is ravaged by war. Rebels and government forces battle for control, with ordinary people…people like the boy, Salva Dut…caught in the middle. When Salva's village is attacked, he must embark on a harrowing journey that will propel him through horror and heartbreak, across a harsh desert, and into a strange new life. Years later, in contemporary South Sudan, a girl named Nya must walk eight hours a day to fetch water. The walk is grueling, but there is unexpected hope.

Even though David was a shepherd boy, he wins an unlikely fight with Goliath, the giant. This classic Old Testament story teaches children that anything is possible with God on your side. Using a few stones and a slingshot, David faces Goliath, a giant who is over nine feet tall! David shouts, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty…” With wonderful narration, young listeners will find it simple to understand the importance of trusting in God.

How does it feel to be sad? What does sadness look like? Explore the range of feeling sad.

Can a speedy football receiver outrun his all-star brother's footsteps? Andrew's been improving his speed at the wide receiver position. But he'll need to work overtime to lead his team to victory and impress his older brother.

Hippo might bump and squish others as he makes his way through his day, but he always remembers to say, “Excuse me!” This audiobook in the Hello Genius series is perfect for teaching manners in fun and playful way.

When the town mouse and the city mouse visit each other, they discover they prefer very different ways of life.

Ever since Nate received a dinosaur costume for his birthday, Nate has been misbehaving by acting like a dinosaur, and his sister can hardly wait for her birthday to see what gift she receives.

Casey the rabbit loves to play goalie on the soccer team. But when Casey fails to block a goal, Dana the squirrel starts calling Casey hurtful names. Young listeners watch Casey struggle with bullying and learn safe ways to make it stop.

When their whale-watching trip goes horribly wrong, Skylar, Gabby, and Miles find themselves on an inflatable raft in the middle of the ocean. With no food, a small amount of water, and only a small first-aid kit to help them, they must spend three treacherous days on the waves, hoping desperately for help to arrive.

Edward "Egg" Garrison thought the field trip to the caverns would be a great place to take pictures. It turns out it's the perfect place for a mystery!

Three truck buddies hide in the park. Monster Truck must find them before it turns dark!

Because of an injury, Nadia couldn't practice her balance beam routines all summer. Her ankle is healed now, but she's nervous about being back in competition. It seems like every time she sees her rival, Blaire, her ankle starts to hurt again. Will Nadia find her balance, or will she let Blaire's mean comments keep her from winning?

Catalina "Cat" Duran and her friends thought they were on a field trip to see the seals at the aquarium. So why has the seal show been cancelled?

In San Francisco on a field trip, Gum Shoo and his friends get caught up in a wave of pickpocketing.

Tractor works hard all day on the farm. At the end of the day, he is tired and dirty. Thankfully, his friends are ready to help him relax.

It is the first day of school, and School Bus is excited. Tractor, Train, and Fire Truck wish him luck on his big day!

Fire Truck is very brave. While he is off fighting a fire, School Bus, Tractor, and Train await his return.