Are you trying to pick out the perfect gift for the young audiobook lover in your life? From picture books up to YA, here are 12 books that are sure to fill readers of all ages with cheer.
PICTURE BOOKS
Be You by Peter H. Reynolds
Be curious. Be adventurous. Be brave. BE YOU! A joyful celebration of individuality--and staying true to Y-O-U!
All Because You Matter by Tami Charles
A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will.
Through My Eyes: Ruby Bridges by Ruby Bridges
In November 1960, all of America watched as a tiny six-year-old black girl, surrounded by federal marshals, walked through a mob of screaming segregationists and into her school. An icon of the civil rights movement, Ruby Bridges chronicles each dramatic step of this pivotal event in history through her own words.
CHAPTER BOOKS
The Invasion (Animorphs #1) by K. A. Applegate
When Jake, Rachel, Tobias, Cassie, and Marco stumble upon a downed alien spaceship and its dying pilot, they're given an incredible power -- they can transform into any animal they touch. With it, they become Animorphs, the unlikely champions in a secret war for the planet.
The Adventures of Captain Underpants (Captain Underpants #1) by Dav Pilkey
The first book in Dav Pilkey's mega-bestselling Captain Underpants series is now available in Sound-O-Rama! Fourth graders George Beard and Harold Hutchins have created the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school: Captain Underpants! His true identity is SO secret, even HE doesn't know who he is!
Rise of the Earth Dragon (Branches - Dragon Masters #1) by Tracey West
8-year old Drake is snatched up by King Roland's soldier and taken to the castle to be trained as a Dragon Master! The Dragon Masters must learn how to connect with and train their dragons--and they must also uncover their dragons' special powers. Does Drake have what it takes to be a Dragon Master?
MIDDLE GRADE BOOKS
King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender
In a small but turbulent Louisiana town, one boy's grief takes him beyond the bayous of his backyard, to learn that there is no right way to be yourself.
Mañanaland by Pam Munoz Ryan
With a treasured compass, a mysterious stone rubbing, and Buelo's legend as his only guides, Maximiliano Córdoba sets out on a perilous quest to discover if he is true of heart and what the future holds. A timeless tale of struggle, hope, and the search for tomorrow.
Shuri: A Black Panther Novel by Nic Stone
The first book in an original series starring the break-out character from the Black Panther comics and films: T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri! Shuri is a skilled martial artist, a genius, and a master of science and technology. But, she's also a teenager. And a princess. This story follows Shuri as she sets out on a quest to save her homeland of Wakanda.
YOUNG ADULT BOOKS
The Light in Hidden Places by Sharon Cameron
The extraordinary story of Stefania Podgórska, a Polish teenager who chose bravery and humanity by hiding thirteen Jews in her attic during WWII.
Kent State by Deborah Wiles
A masterpiece exploration of one of the darkest moments in our history, when American troops killed four American students protesting the Vietnam War. Check out a sneak peek from the recording session for this full cast audiobook:
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
Liz & Mack are both running for Prom Queen...but in addition to fighting for a crown, they're ALSO fighting for each other's hearts!
