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EL DEAFO

by Cece Bell, for Listening Library

The beloved #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Honor winning graphic novel, adapted for audio with a full cast and sound effects. Starting at a new school is scary, especially with a giant hearing aid strapped to your chest! With the Phonic Ear she can hear her teacher not just in the classroom but anywhere in the school. This is power. Maybe even superpower! Can Cece channel her powers into finding the thing she wants most, a true friend?

A full cast performs Cece Bell's graphic memoir for kids. The cast performs the dialogue among the many characters, giving each one a unique voice. The sound production of the audiobook imitates what Cece hears through her hearing aid, illustrating the different kinds of sounds she experiences. When needed, the audio includes descriptions that help listeners picture Cece's world. With the vibrant performances of the cast and the careful attention to production, this audiobook is sure to engage listeners young and old.

-Audiofile Magazine

TAYLOR SWIFT

by Wendy Loggia, for Listening Library

Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography brings her story to life—from her childhood living on a Christmas tree farm, where she discovered her passion for songwriting, to her early days on Nashville’s Music Row and her rise as one of the biggest stars in pop music. When you’re Taylor Swift, the sky’s the limit!

I AM DOLLY PARTON

by Brad Meltzer, for Listening Library

This audiobook spotlights Dolly Parton, in the New York Times bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8, adapted for audio. The legendary country musician, reading advocate, and philanthropist Dolly Parton is known for her beloved country songs, who has also sent over 150 million free books to children through her Imagination Library.

I AM LEONARDO DA VINCI

by Brad Meltzer, for Listening Library

This friendly, fun biography focuses on the traits that made our heroes great - the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction listeners and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This book features Leonardo da Vinci, the Renaissance artist and inventor.

THE MAGIC IN A YEAR

by Frank Boylan, for Dreamscape Audio

Discover the magic in a calendar year with this endearing title that follows a young girl as she tells of all the unique things she loves about each month of the year. Not only does this title teach little ones the months and seasons of the year, it also allows them to open their eyes and learn to appreciate something special about each month and season.

DIRT

by Denise Gosliner Orenstein, for Scholastic Audio

A horse in the house? Things are hard for 11-year-old Yonder. Her mother died, and her father has sunk into sadness. She doesn't have a friend to her name...except for Dirt, the Shetland pony next door.