Mon, Aug 8, 2022
"Rosie Revere, Engineer" is written by Andrea Beaty, illustrated by David Roberts, and read by Lea Michele. A beautifully-illustrated tale of a girl and her dream to become a great engineer. Where some people see rubbish, Rosie Revere sees inspiration. Alone in her room at night, shy Rosie constructs great inventions from odds and ends. Hot dog dispensers, helium pants, python-repelling cheese hats. Rosie's gizmos would astound -- if she ever let anyone see them. Afraid of failure, she hides them away under her bed. Until a fateful visit from her great-great-aunt Rose, who shows her that a first flop isn't something to fear -- it's something to celebrate.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
"La Nevera de Maddi" is written by Lois Brandt, illustrated by Vin Vogel and read by Isabella Gomez. With humor and warmth, this children's picture book raises awareness about poverty and hunger. Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia's fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi's house is empty. Sofia learns that Maddi's family doesn't have enough money to fill their fridge and promises Maddi she'll keep this discovery a secret. But because Sofia wants to help her friend, she's faced with a difficult decision: to keep her promise or tell her parents about Maddi's empty fridge. Filled with colorful artwork, this storybook addresses issues of poverty with honesty and sensitivity while instilling important lessons in friendship, empathy, trust, and helping others.
Wed, Oct 5, 2022
"Halloween Hustle" is written by Charlotte Gunnufson, illustrated by Kevan J. Atteberry and read by Joel McHale. In the dark, a funky beat. Something white with bony feet. Skeleton dancing up the street, doing the Halloween Hustle. Skeleton is dancing his way to a Halloween party -- but as he grooves across town, he keeps stumbling, tumbling, and falling apart. Can Skeleton stay in one piece long enough to make it to the party?
Mon, Nov 7, 2022
"Julius, the Baby of the World" is written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes and read by Rosario Dawson. The baby of the world is anything but that to his big sister - until Cousin Garland dares to criticize him. When baby Julius is born, his parents think he is just perfect. "Julius is the baby of the world," they chime as they kiss him and admire him. But Lilly is Julius's older sister, and she knows differently. "I am the queen," says Lilly. "And I hate Julius." Poor Julius. And poor Lilly, because her selfish behavior is making her miserable, too. Can anyone persuade Lilly that her brother really is the baby of the world?
Mon, Dec 5, 2022
"Memoirs of an Elf" is written by Devin Scillian, illustrated by Tim Bowers and read by Sutton Foster. It's Christmas Eve and Spark Elf has the very important job of keeping Santa Claus on schedule as he travels the globe in 24 hours delivering presents. Small in stature with pointy ears and stopwatch in hand, Spark lets Santa know it's time to go. He programs the GPS while the other elves secure the toy bag and check the Nice list. Little known fact: We don't even bring the Naughty list with us. Six hours into the trip Santa, sleigh and crew begin to fall behind--so many cuddly doggies to pet and extra cookies to eat. The jolly group makes up time in Brazil and soon find themselves back at the North Pole. Their work is done. But wait, there's something left in the bag -- but it isn't a present at all -- it's a family dog. Well-known fact: Santa gives things away. He does not take things. Momma Claus comes to the rescue with a plan to get the dog back to his family. Can Santa return the family's beloved pooch in time to keep their Christmas merry?