Children's Audiobooks: 0 - 5

The People Remember

By: Ibi Zoboi
Narrated by: Ibi Zoboi & Robin Miles
Length: 24 minutes

From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her debut book—a tour de force that uses the principles of Kwanzaa to talk about the history of African Americans. The People Remember tells the journey of African descendants in America by connecting their history to the seven principles of Kwanzaa. It begins in Africa, where... Read more

Nigel and the Moon

By: Antwan Eady
Narrated by: Anthony Cloyd
Length: 6 minutes

From debut author Antwan Eady and artist Gracey Zhang comes a glowing tale about the young dreaming big. A perfect story to demonstrate how pride in where we come from can bring a shining confidence.When Nigel looks up at the moon, his future is bright. He imagines himself as…an astronaut, a dancer, a superhero, too!Among the stars, he twirls.... Read more

Goodnight Racism

By: Ibram X. Kendi
Narrated by: Imani Kendi
Length: 3 minutes

National Book Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi (How to Be an Antiracist, Antiracist Baby) returns with a new picture book, adapted for audio, that serves as a modern bedtime classic.

As children all over the world get ready for bed, the moon watches over them. The moon knows that when we sleep, we dream. And when... Read more

Lola Goes to School

Lola Reads: Book #6

By: Anna McQuinn
Narrated by: Channie Waites
Length: 3 minutes

Spunky Lola embarks on a new adventure--the first day of school! Lola and her family prepare for the first day of school the
night before, then get up early, take pictures, and head to class. Lola puts her things in her cubby, chooses her activities, reads, plays, and has a snack.
Before she knows it, it's time to sing the good-bye song and rush... Read more

Lola Gets a Cat

Lola Reads: Book #5

By: Anna McQuinn
Narrated by: Channie Waites
Length: 4 minutes

Open a book with Lola!

Lola really wants a cat. She reads all about cats at the library. She
takes extra-good care of her stuffed cat toys. When Lola finally gets
to adopt a cat of her own, she knows just what to do. Read more

Lola at the Library

Lola Reads: Book #1

By: Anna McQuinn
Narrated by: Channie Waites
Length: 3 minutes

Learn about the library, checking out books, and story time with Lola. Every Tuesday Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don't have to be quiet all the time. The nice librarian tells stories. There is a big machine that buzzes Lola's books in and out, and she can take any books she wants home... Read more

Wait and See (Classic Munsch Audio)

By: Robert Munsch
Narrated by: Robert Munsch
Length: 9 minutes

It is Olivia’s birthday, and when she blows out the candles on her cake and makes a wish, she gets exactly what she wanted—SNOW, SNOW, and MORE SNOW, even though it’s summertime. All that snow leads to too much trouble, though, so Olivia’s parents bake her another cake so she can make a new wish that will get rid of it. But when that wish,... Read more

Starstruck

The Cosmic Journey of Neil deGrasse Tyson

By: Kathleen Krull & Paul Brewer
Narrated by: Cary Hite & Janina Edwards
Length: 37 minutes

Young Neil deGrasse Tyson was starstruck when he first visited the sky theater at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. He couldn't believe the crowded, glittering night sky at the planetarium was real—until a visit to the country years later revealed the impossible. That discovery was like rocket fuel for Neil's passion about space. His... Read more

Going Down Home With Daddy

By: Kelly Starling Lyons
Narrated by: Daxton Edwards
Length: 24 minutes

"On reunion morning, we rise before the sun. Daddy hums as he packs our car with suitcases and a cooler full of snacks. He says there’s nothing like going down home.” Down home is Granny’s house. Down home is where Lil’ Alan and his parents and sister will join great-grandparents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Down home is where... Read more

Libby Loves Science

By: Kimberly Derting & Shelli R. Johannes
Narrated by: Allyson Johnson
Length: 20 minutes

Libby and her friends are put in charge of the science booth at their school fair. There’s only one problem: no one is visiting their booth! Does everyone think science is boring? Libby and her friends use teamwork, creativity, and just a bit of chemistry to turn things around and prove that science is for everyone. Perfect for aspiring... Read more

Planting Stories

The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré

By: Anika Aldamuy Denise
Narrated by: Adriana Sananes
Length: 15 minutes

This inspiring biography tells the story of New York City's first Puerto Rican librarian, a woman who championed bilingual literature. When she came to America in 1921, Pura Belpré carried the cuentos folklóricos of her Puerto Rican homeland. Finding a new home at the New York Public Library as a bilingual assistant, she turned her popular... Read more

Do Not Bring Your Dragon to the Library

Do Not Bring Your Dragon: Book #1

By: Julie Gassman
Narrated by: Imani Parks
Length: 6 minutes

Have you ever thought about bringing your dragon to the library? Don't do it! You might have the best intentions, but that dragon will cause nothing but trouble. Using rhyming text and a diverse cast of characters, this charming story provides some important-and not so important-library etiquette in a very entertaining way. Read more

Julián Is a Mermaid

Julián: Book #1

By: Jessica Love
Narrated by: Avi Roque
Length: 6 minutes

While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela 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... Read more

Mindful Mr. Sloth

By: Katy Hudson
Narrated by: Erin Ruth Walker
Length: 8 minutes

Sasha has one speed?fast. She loves to do lots of things, all at once, as fast as possible. Mr. Sloth has one speed?slow. He loves to do things one at a time, at a nice, easy pace. Can Mr. Sloth’s mindful ways teach Sasha to slow down and enjoy life? Bestselling author Katy Hudson gently weaves a mindfulness theme into this unlikely friendship... Read more

Soul Food Sunday

By: Winsome Bingham
Narrated by: Winsome Bingham & Sullivan Jones
Length: 17 minutes

On Sundays, everyone gathers at Granny’s for Soul Food. But today, I don’t go to the backyard or the great room. I follow Granny instead. “You’re a big boy now,” Granny says. “Time for you to learn.” At Granny’s, Sunday isn’t Sunday without a big family gathering over a lovingly prepared meal. Old enough now, our narrator is finally invited to... Read more

Julián Stories

Julián Is a Mermaid & Julián at the Wedding

Julián

By: Jessica Love
Narrated by: Avi Roque
Length: 13 minutes

Julián Is a Mermaid While riding the subway home from the pool with his abuela 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... Read more

Good Night, Body

Finding Calm from Head to Toe

By: Britney Winn Lee
Narrated by: Britney Winn Lee
Length: 33 minutes

Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive note to parents and a breathing meditation with music to help your child relax and fall asleep. “A soothing nighttime routine and an age-appropriate introduction to mindfulness.” —Kirkus ReviewsBedtime can be full of big emotions for kids! Calm anxious, busy thoughts with this body scan meditation... Read more

Mommy's Khimar

By: Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Narrated by: Robin Eller
Length: 10 minutes

A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress-up with her mother’s headscarves, feeling her mother’s love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant, this portrait of a young Muslim American girl’s life showcases the beauty of a diverse and... Read more

Fry Bread

A Native American Family Story

By: Kevin Noble Maillard
Narrated by: Kevin Noble Maillard
Length: 34 minutes

Fry bread is food. It is warm and delicious, piled high on a plate. Fry bread is time. It brings families together for meals and new memories. Fry bread is nation. It is shared by many, from coast to coast and beyond. Fry bread is us. It is a celebration of old and new, traditional and modern, similarity and difference. Told in lively and... Read more

I’m Going to Have a Good Day!

Daily Affirmations with Scarlett

By: Tiania Haneline
Narrated by: Tiania Haneline & Joniece Abbott-Pratt
Length: 16 minutes

I am beautiful. I am kind. I am loved.In this uplifting picture book, young readers will discover how they can use daily affirmations to remind them of who they are and what makes them special. Join TikTok sensation Scarlett Gray and Tiania Haneline as they repeat exuberant affirmations that empower Scarlett throughout the day and inspire those... Read more