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The Adventures of Aunt Nut and the Circle of Kindness is a gentle, heart-centered children’s story about empathy, friendship, and learning how to care for one another—with animals as our teachers. Through simple storytelling and meaningful animal friendships, young listeners discover that kindness can look different for everyone, that boundaries matter, and that caring for others also means caring for ourselves.

Getting mail always gives Katie a thrill, and today she's going to give someone else that fun feeling. She's sending her grandfather a package for his birthday. Along the way, she runs into friends with mail they've received and mail to send. Those postal workers are so busy!

Former means once-upon-a-time. Nina tried as hard as she could to keep track of everything, but somehow she still forgot about her school project. And her friend Jay is mad at her. With little sister Kavita’s birthday party right around the corner, and her longtime friendship with Jay on the rocks, there’s a lot going on.

When Liam hears his parents having an argument, he escapes into an imaginary world with animal friends he has drawn. His new friends help Liam understand that even when things feel out of his control, he is always safe, always loved, and a brighter day is just ahead.

Carolina's hope of opening up Paradise Ranch to everyone is coming true: the Unbridled Dreams program is ready to welcome its first sponsored student! Gisella Bassi seems like the perfect fit—on paper, that is. When she arrives at Paradise Ranch, she's not as excited as everyone expects. She might even be... scared of the horses? But if their first student isn't a success, there's no way the program will continue. Can Caro and her new friend, Chelsie, agree on how to rope Gisella in?

A tender, funny story about making—and keeping—friends, perfect for fans of Sarah Mlynowski. At Hurston Middle School, best friendship is a big deal. And Zariah Brown makes the best best friendship bracelets in town. Business is booming; Zariah can hardly keep up with orders. The problem is...

Twelve-year-old Paris Pan has moved to a small town where she has a real shot at making friends. But that friendship comes at a price. She must take the dare, something that caused a girl to disappear on the very property she now resides. To make matters worse, Paris must play basketball against her will, eradicate a crush on the least desirable boy in seventh grade, and cope with a family crisis that was possibly caused by a chili dog.

Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee's dual paths have inspired a friendship empowered by the principles of equality, progress, and hope for a new generation. Here, two friends come together to tell one uplifting story of girls and women strengthening one another and changing the world.

Assalamu Alaikum, Sister. Welcome. Ameena feels invisible. Ever since she arrived at her school a few months ago, kids look at her like she’s something strange. Is it because of the twists in her hair? Or her brown skin? Then, one day, there’s a new new kid in class. Ameena sees her. Sees her brownness. Sees her hijab. Sees her in ways that the other kids do not. Ameena wants to be her friend … but she doesn’t know how. She can’t seem to find the right words … until one day, when they find those words together.

At Happy Days Elementary, Mr. Bowles’s third-grade class starts a new pen pal program with students from Ukraine. Amaleigha corresponds with Vova, a nine-year-old boy who loves to go to school so he can learn science and how other people live. Vova and Amaleigha exchange many letters. Through their letters they become great friends as they learn about each other’s favorite food and traditions. When Russia declares war on Ukraine, Amaleigha becomes very worried about Vova, his family, and the people of Ukraine.

American Indian Youth Literature Award: Middle Grade Honor Book! Hello/Boozhoo—meet Jo Jo Makoons! Full of pride, joy, and plenty of humor, this first book in an all-new chapter book series by Dawn Quigley celebrates a spunky young Ojibwe girl who loves who she is. Jo Jo Makoons Azure is a...

Two friends, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass, get together for tea and conversation. They recount their similar stories fighting to win rights for women and African-Americans.

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time when children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles and generally pass time.

This program is read by Taye Diggs. An audiobook about what it means to be a friend from Taye Diggs and Shane W. Evans, the writer/artist team that brought us Chocolate Me! and Mixed Me. Friends lend a hand when they can They help blend and mend it doesn't depend on whether you're doing wrong or...

In this listen-along audio companion, Jayden's real voiceovers help kiddos learn Chinese phrases and simple Chinese cultural lessons. When Jayden and Evan go to the zoo, there are many more Daddy Says lessons and simple Chinese cultural tips that explain all the action of their adventures.

56th NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Literary Work – Children (2025) #1 New York Times Bestseller! From award-winning actress and mental-health advocate Taraji P. Henson, You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!) shows kids the great things that can happen when we approach others and...

This is the story of a boy, Jayden, who meets a strange kid from a foreign land who doesn't speak English and doesn't know how to share. They meet each other at the same playground every day. Their initial interaction isn't pleasant. Still, they learn to share, explore new things, and become best friends.

A short story about two best friends who come from different backgrounds but the strength of their friendship beats even the naughtiest kids in class.

Nola loves being a nurse. And not just any nurse, but a nurse practitioner, just like her mommy. But she’s not alone. Nola’s trusty friends include the superhero nurse practitioner Bax, the expert midwife Maddi, and the special nurse Charo. Nola is thrilled when her friends of Indian heritage, Anita and Adar, introduce her to the Holi Festival, or Festival of Colors. Nola and her nurse friends have a blast throwing colored water and powder on each other and eating Indian food. Yet trouble lurks. Anita’s doll, Lady, and Adar’s doll, Clint, are fevered and sick!

In Spanish for Natalie: A New Friend, two girls from different cultural backgrounds discover they have a lot in common. Natalie is eight years old and has only her new kitten, Popsicle, to call a friend—or so she thinks. After her father encourages her to meet the new girl across the street, Natalie discovers a whole new language: Spanish. Through her newfound friend, Maria, Natalie learns how to say many new words and phrases in Spanish, including hello and goodbye, as well as numbers, colors, foods, and animals.