Old Kid Fiction

Millions of Africans were enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade, but few recorded their personal experiences. Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is perhaps the most well known of the autobiographies that exist. Using this narrative as a primary source text, authors Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge share Equiano's life story in "found verse," supplemented with annotations to give listeners historical context.

Fifth-grader Poppy McBean likes rules and order. She's a follower, and she's totally okay with that. And if you judge her for that, she's okay with that too! But after falling prey to her friends' bullying one too many times, Poppy makes a wish to be happy—and it comes true in a very unexpected way: She wakes up in the body of her cat, Mitten Man.

These audiobooks introduce young listeners to the detective mystery genre. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Nate, the great detective, depends on his dog, Sludge, to help him solve all of his cases. But Sludge can’t help him this time - Sludge is lost! Lost inside a big department store on a rainy day. Nate frantically searches for his best friend and trusted helper. Salespeople have spotted a wet, slippery, sloppy dog running about. Is Sludge hiding from them?

Dear Girl, Do You Know That You Are Amazing? Have you ever felt like you’re not good enough? Maybe you think you’re not as sporty, smart, or brave as other children? Helen feels that way too sometimes. But as she goes on her adventures, she learns something amazing: being herself is exactly what makes her special. These stories are written just for you. Join Helen as she finds her courage, follows her dreams, and learns that being kind makes her strong. You’ll see how she helps her friends, tries new things, and discovers that her voice matters. Get ready for the adventure!

Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!

Gregory giraffe is the child who loves to play with his friends…but what happens when he finds himself misfit among his friends?

Sometimes it can be a challenge to get a six-year-old to go to sleep, and these stories are designed to keep children focused while they lie in bed waiting to get to sleep. The other benefit of these stories is that they are educational, and so over time, young listeners should build up knowledge of, and curiosity for, the natural world. The stories span a range of topics including the planets in our solar system, understanding how animals adapt to desert environments, what lives in our oceans, animals of the forest, and the cities of the world.

A meeting with a gangly Bāluvā mānchē named Kotaka Bonson and a slender man when he first arrives on Mars is destiny in the making. This is an epic battle between good and evil on Mars involving Holden Soule of Sanfernandovalley—a.k.a. "Kid Millennium"—and Shiva star Hinengaro Maori and the eternal violet light of truth. They fight a trio of super bad and greedy purveyors of evil. The nucleus and inner circle of hate and greed have reprogrammed the simulation and have violated policy. They're coming for you, and only the prime source code writer herself can save them.

Embark on an enchanting journey with Jack and the Wise Old Turtle in "The Wise Old Turtle Kids Stories Book," a captivating collection of bedtime stories that blend magic, wisdom, and adventure. In the heart of a mysterious forest, a young boy named Jack discovers a hidden pond and meets the Wise Old Turtle, a gentle and ancient guardian of the woods. Through fifteen beautifully crafted chapters, Jack and the turtle embark on a series of adventures that teach valuable life lessons and celebrate the beauty of nature.

The confident Black narrator of this audiobook is proud of everything that makes him who he is. He's got big plans, and no doubt he'll see them through - as he's creative, adventurous, smart, funny, and a good friend. Sometimes he falls, but he always gets back up. And other times he's afraid, because he's so often misunderstood and called what he is not. So slow down and really look and listen when somebody tells you - and shows you - who they are.

This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. This audiobook focuses on Harriet Tubman's brave heroism as part of the movement to abolish slavery. As one of the key players in the Underground Railroad, she helped enslaved African Americans escape and find freedom.

Young listeners are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these audiobooks. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Somebody has been raiding Oliver's garbage can each night. How can Nate narrow the long list of suspects down to one? Nate the Great might just have to go under cover...under cover of the garbage can lid, that is!

Moving to a new town isn't easy, but it's harder now that Mo's family is dealing with some tougher stuff, like her stepdad leaving, and her mom trying to find a new job while struggling with depression. But Mo can't dwell on those things, because there's a ghost dog haunting her backyard—which is also rumored to be the burial site of an elephant who died in a circus fire.

Now an agent for the small, covert SIFTR Agency, Rob Chandler is confronted with the possibility something terrible has occurred to a beloved fellow agent. He knows who is responsible, the WWZ, a fanatical neo-Nazi organization and another, even more powerful organization, called the Order. Together they are making their move - one that could alter the geopolitical landscape of the United States, forever. The newly selected multi-billionaire leader of the Order, Rudy Palmolive, has a unique hobby...he's built an 1881 re-creation of the town of Tombstone. It's a testing ground....

Billy is an ordinary boy from an ordinary family, but when something unusual happens to him, he becomes quite extraordinary. He finds that he has incredible abilities that take him on a journey all the way to the Olympic Games. The listener is on the edge of their seat, every step of the way, to find out what happens.

Sebastian, Dana, and Clark are like any other kids—if you don't count their spaceship! Get ready to inspire your little listener as they follow these thrilling adventures across the globe….

Now children can know more about God and the Bible with this audiobook wherever they go! This book is great for car rides to school or church, and for children eager to learn more about God. This book tells Old Testament bible stories like Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Moses, David and Goliath, Daniel and the Lion's Den, and more!

Did you ever wanted to have your kids learn math in a fun way? Guaranteed to enrich a child’s arithmetic and analytical thinking, this book is simple and fun for kids discover different ways of learning math as they solve each questions. In this book, you will discover that: Each section takes the listener on a World tour with math questions related to a respective country, this will give "spending time with family" a whole new meaning, and this will sharpen your child's analytical and arithmetic skill.

It's finally time for the party! Every year, best friends Edie and Molly-Jean (who still prefers to be called MJ) throw a costume party and have the best time. They plan the perfect outfits, order pizza, and dance to silly songs...but this year they'll also magically travel to Mexico and find themselves in the middle of Día de los Muertos celebrations to discover that a secret mole recipe has been stolen!

It's Squish - a hilarious, action-packed graphic-novel series, now adapted for audio, from the award-winning creators of Babymouse! This audiobook includes books five through eight of the Squish series: Game On!, Fear the Amoeba, Deadly Disease of Doom, and Pod vs. Pod.