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  The Swim

  Micah N Merck

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  "The Swim" is a delightful story suitable for children in kindergarten to first grade to listen to audibly. The tale begins with the Three Blue Minnows—Swish, Swoosh, and Swam—who invite children to join them in learning how to swim. They meet Swim, a friendly sea turtle, who teaches them the basics of swimming using their fins and tails. As the minnows practice, they encounter various sea creatures and explore the vibrant coral reef. The story highlights their adventures, including overcoming challenges like strong currents and helping a baby octopus stuck in a net. They learn important lessons about teamwork, safety, and perseverance throughout their journey. The story concludes with a celebration as the Three Blue Minnows graduate from Swim's class, proudly receiving special certificates for their hard work. They express gratitude to Swim for the invaluable lessons, and the baby octopus returns to congratulate them, underscoring the joy and rewards of learning and helping others.

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  I Survived the Dust Bowl 1935 (I...

  Lauren Tarshis

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  The conditions of the Dust Bowl created over 2.5 million refugees who fled massive dust storms and barren landscapes. Lauren Tarshis's story of one boy's journey to escape this disaster will leave you breathless.The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was the worst environmental disaster in American history, a time when "black blizzards" of dust, some hundreds of miles wide, swept across the southern plains. Hundreds of people were killed. Thousands of farms were buried. Millions of refugees fled starvation and sickness in the plains only to face hatred and prejudice in California.In her 25th I Survived audiobook, Lauren Tarshis brings this desperate time of poverty and fear to life through the thrilling story of an eleven-year-old boy who risks his life to save his family and friends during the worst dust storm of all, an event that would become known as "Black Sunday."

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  Soldier Dog

  Sam Angus

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  The poignant and powerful young readers' book asks: How can one young boy survive World War I and find his brother with only a dog to help?With his older brother gone to fight in the Great War, and his father prone to sudden rages, fourteen-year-old Stanley devotes himself to taking care of the family's greyhound and puppies. Until the morning Stanley wakes to find the puppies gone.Determined to find his brother, Stanley runs away to join an increasingly desperate army. Assigned to the experimental War Dog School, Stanley is given a problematic Great Dane named Bones to train. Against all odds, the pair excels, and Stanley is sent to France.But in Soldier Dog by Sam Angus, the war in France is larger and more brutal than Stanley ever imagined.“An outstanding book, reminiscent of Michael Morpurgo's War Horse.” ―School Library Journal (starred review)

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  Here and Queer

  Rowan Ellis

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  Here and Queer is a helpful, friendly audio guide, full of support and advice about living your best queer life, written for girls.  This vibrant, inclusive guide, designed for all kinds of girls, is designed to help you be the strongest, proudest, happiest version of yourself! A celebration of the gift of queerness, it's packed full of heartfelt advice, and comforting stories, and will give you the tools you need to explore your own identity, on your own terms.Author and YouTuber Rowan Ellis uses her personal experience to take you through queer life, from coming out and dealing with tough stuff, right through to finding friendships and celebrating Pride. There are also brilliant guest speeches from contributors across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. The audio book starts with guidance on understanding how you feel as a queer girl. From choosing your pronouns,to navigating different labels and identities, Ellis helps girls understand that they are in control of their own identity, and that it's ok to not be sure straight away. Moving onto an explanation of queer terms, Here and Queer helps introduce girls to the rainbow of definitions and terms which help queer people understand who they are, and how they feel. Rowan then moves onto advice on coming out, for many one of the hardest steps to take on their journey to truly living their best lives. Following are sections on sex and romance, including helpful advice about your first time, as well as information on consent, and knowing how to make sure you build a healthy and supportive relationship with your partner. There are also parts about dealing with bullies and stigma, finding your community, and looking after your mental health, including advice on how to help you find extra support, if you need it. The audio book also has more information on queer ladies in history, and on the fight for equality undertaken by brave activists throughout history and today.This friendly and supportive audio book will help all queer girls navigate the challenges of discovering and embracing their identities, and flourishing in their own skins!

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  The King of the Cats

  Sequoia Kids Media

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  When an old church caretaker returns home with a grave tale from a dark night, it's hard to tell what is truth and what is just a trick of the eyes. But as his wife and old black cat listen to the story, it seems he saw more than he imagined in that dark graveyard. Join them by the fireplace for this delightfully spooky story about the King of the Cats.

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  Selena the Sunflower (Dragon...

  Maddy Mara

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  We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar!Selena and her friends Charlotte and Layla are shocked to discover they are all Flower Dragons. They have been called to the Magic Forest because each girl has special talents this unusual place needs to survive. Selena is a Sunflower Dragon-she has traded her human form for powerful wings, glittering scales, and a roar that shakes the ground.As a Dragon Girl, she must help break the evil spell that the Fury Queen has cast over the Magic Forest. The forest's animals are deep in a sleep they can't wake up from, unless the Flower Dragons can collect all the ingredients for a special perfume. Selena's hope glows as bright as the tallest sunflower and she's determined to lead her friends to success.Listen to all the audiobooks in the Flower Dragon arc!#19: Selena the Sunflower Dragon#20: Charlotte the Rose Dragon#21: Layla the Water Lily Dragon

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