Listen to New Releases of Audiobooks in Kids, Ages 5-7

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Title: The Lonely Lake Monster

Author: Suzanne Selfors, Dan Santat (Illustrator)

Narrator: Bryan Kennedy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-17-13

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Pearl doesn't mean to be a troublemaker. Trouble just seems to find her.

Pearl Petal and Ben Silverstein can't wait for their first official day as apprentices of Dr. Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. That is, until they are tasked with clipping the sasquatch's toenails. Gross!

Then Pearl spots a monster in the lake behind the hospital. Even though they were told not to leave the building for any reason, Pearl sets off for a closer look, with Ben trailing cautiously behind.

The outing goes awry when Ben is captured by the creature and held hostage on an island in the middle of the lake. It's up to Pearl to hatch a rescue mission. Will she save the day or cement her reputation as the town troublemaker? And will the hospital's secret patient be able to help?

In this fun-filled series, Suzanne Selfors takes listeners on an incredible adventure filled with mythical creatures and astonishing discoveries that are anything but imaginary.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

Members Reviews:

Worth a listen for children

Where does The Lonely Lake Monster rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far?

My grandchildren, girls 8 & 12, listened intently to the book while we were traveling during our family vacation. I enjoyed the book also although probably would not have been a personal choice without the children. The story kept the girls interest and they eagerly asked for it to be resumed after traveling breaks.

Any additional comments?

I recommend it for children. Although fictional it is not stupid and has a good plot overall.

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Title: Axel the Truck: Speed Track

Subtitle: My First I Can Read

Author: J. D. Riley

Narrator: Jeff Gurner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 3 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-13

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Axel is a little red truck with big wheels and big dreams. In this easy-to-comprehend story that is just right for beginning listeners, Axel and his dog, Rex, go to the racetrack at the fairgrounds and race against trucks and cars that are bigger, better, and faster than he is. Does Axel win? You bet he does! Short declarative sentences, tons of action and fun, age-appropriate vocabulary, sound effects, and onomatopoeia make Axel the Truck: Speed Track a great choice for young listeners. This is a companion to Axel the Truck: Beach Race and Axel the Truck: Rocky Road. The Axel books can be listened to in any order, and all of the Axel books are geared for both listening and reading together and independently.

Members Reviews:

Boys loved it

My first grader read it easily and 4 year olds really enjoyed it. I would recommend it for beginning readers and younger.

We love Axel

Just sad that it isn't offered as a paperback....the repetitive words and sight words make it fun and easy for my son to read.

Book

Child Enjoys book over and over has other axle book on nook which can read to child when adult unavailable

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Title: Amelia Bedelia Tries Her Luck

Author: Herman Parish, Lynne Avril

Narrator: Christine Ebersole

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 08-27-13

Publisher: HarperAudio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Amelia Bedelia's day starts with a crash and a broken mirror. When Amelia Bedelia hears that a broken mirror is bad luck, she's worried. Does this mean that she's doomed for life?

Amelia Bedelia is determined to change her luck, but how? Will a four-leaf clover do it? How about a horseshoe? Miss Edwards, Amelia Bedelia's teacher, explains that those are superstitions and don't really affect your luck. But after Amelia Bedelia tries her luck and steps on every single crack in the sidewalkshe's not so sure!

An easy-to-comprehend story about good luck, bad luck, and super-lucky friendships that is just right for young listeners.

Members Reviews:

Great books for little readers!

Amelia Badelia is a great children's character for girls. I love these books for children the I can read 1.

Amelia Bedelia

These books came one day late but I feel this was due to the weather and not the seller. I got them as a gift and they are great. Good books for a beginning reader and a couple of chapter books but also fun to read for adults who enjoy childrens books.

Good for a child just learning to read

a good book for a kindergartener who is just learning to read. Hopefully she'll be able to read all of the Amelia Bedelia books in a year or two.They are so entertaining & are good for lots of laughs.

Bad luck isn't bad

I liked this book because it teaches you that bad luck isn't that bad after all I enjoyed reading this book I hope you enjoy reading this book too-Megan seven years old

Great story!

My kids love this book!

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Title: Harry Cat and Tucker Mouse: Tucker's Beetle Band

Author: Thea Feldman, George Selden, Garth Williams

Narrator: Kathleen McInerney

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 05-03-13

Publisher: Macmillan Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

A new group of beetles has just moved in and theyre disturbing Tuckers sleep with their loud music. But they cant stop practicing if they want to win the Battle of the Bug Bands. Will Tucker find a way to deal with all this racket and get a good nights sleep?

These favorite characters from The Cricket in Times Square star in the brand new-adventure created especially for beginning listeners.

Members Reviews:

Love this My Readers series

Love, love it! This is a great series for any child who loves animals and teaches about kindness of others.

Good Story

George Seldon and Garth Williams wrote this series of books, this one originally titled,The Cricket in Time Square. The cricket has been changed by the author of this version Thea Feldman to a mouse.

This would be the next step up for children even being read the story because it attempts to keep their interest longer not being in small chapter form.

My preschooler who has usually a pretty good attention span, could not seem to be interested through the whole book. Perhaps if a child were older they would follow the story better

A shoeshine booth or store would not really resonate with small children because in most places they don't exist.

This is a nice story of friendship by the cat to get his friend, the mouse out of trouble. Although well written and a good message it just doesn't jump out at children early enough in the story to keep their interest, and a book keeping a childs interest is the key to delivering the message quick enough before interest is lost .It's a good story but if for small children not one their likely to remember.

Terrific story about friendship

My son was almost 2 when we discovered this book on our local library's table and checked it out. He loves the pictures of Harry, Tucker and the subway station. It's a long book for his age, but we were able to get through it most times we read it and we'll soon be getting our own copy. Children a year or 2 older I think will also love it as will beginning readers. It's a terrific story about friendship-- our babysitter said she cried when she read it to our son. It's based the original Cricket in Times Square by a different author -- if that's half as good as this, that's worth getting too. Harry to the Rescue is a little longer and is also great.

Josh

good easy reader

If you have read the Cricket in Times square you are familiar with Tucker and Harry! They are a cat and mouse that are an unlikely pair of friends. It's part of the My Readers collection for early readers. I think that this book would make a great lead in to introduce kids to the longer chapter book in which they can learn more about these characters!

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Title: Hairy Maclary

Subtitle: A Collection of 9 Favourite Stories

Author: Lynley Dodd

Narrator: Kyle Pryor

Format: Unabridged

Length: 24 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-19-13

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

In 1983, Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy was published, introducing the world to a lovable dog and all his friends and foes. It's been thirty years since, and Hairy Maclary has been on many more adventures.

This collection is to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first Hairy Maclary book, and features a collection of stories perfect for kids and parents alike.

Critic Reviews:

"A child's best introduction to books." (The Times)

"....That relatively rare commodity, a book that tickles the funnybones of parents and children alike." (Publishers Weekly)

Members Reviews:

The perfect voice

The perfect voice for this story. The adjectives and accent fit so well. Thank you Kyle Pryor!

Disappointing

I thought it would be good to have a genuine Scottish accent for these little poems but I'm afraid the narration is a bit empty. What a shame as the rhymes are brilliant. Maybe these are just one of those things that don't translate well into an audiobook format.

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Title: Mr Birdsnest and the House Next Door

Author: Julia Donaldson

Narrator: Olivia Colman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 15 mins

Language: English

Release date: 04-11-13

Publisher: Whole Story Audiobooks

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Elmo and his sister love playing in the jungle house next door...that is, until mean old Mr Birdsnest moves in. But when it appears that Mr Birdsnest has kidnapped the children's grandma they must sneak back in to rescue her!

A delightful and cleverly written story by the Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson.

Members Reviews:

Good early chapter book for a struggling reader

I found this book initially from a British website that specializes in books for dyslexics. The text is a little larger and it is printed on nice paper - so very visually clean. It was listed on that website as reading age 6 with an interested level of 5-8 years. My 8 year old daughter who is struggling with reading found it to be just that - interesting, but a good level for her to read.

One Star

Book was in terrible shape.

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Title: Roanoke

Subtitle: The Lost Colony

Author: Jane Yolen, Heidi Elisabet Yolan Stemple

Narrator: Jessica Almasy

Format: Unabridged

Length: 25 mins

Language: English

Release date: 03-02-13

Publisher: Recorded Books

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Spurred on by Sir Walter Raleigh, John White leads 120 men, women, and children across the treacherous Atlantic to colonize the wilds of Virginia. Landing at Roanoke Island in July of 1587 - with hostile Indians afoot and little food for winter - the colonists persuade White to return to England for the supplies and help they need. After a terrifying ocean crossing, White finds every available British ship pressed into service against the looming threat of the Spanish Armada. When White finally returns to Virginia after three years, the colonists are nowhere to be found. Their fate still remains one of historys most puzzling mysteries.

An award-winning author of more than 200 books - including Briar Rose and The Devils Arithmetic - Jane Yolen teams up with her private detective daughter Heidi Elisabet Yolen Stemple to explore a story that has baffled generations. Jessica Almasys pitch-perfect narration makes this a truly memorable listening experience for children and their parents.

Critic Reviews:

"An attractive, intriguing introduction to the lost colony." (

Booklist)

"This intriguing entryinvites readers to use their detective skills to solve a puzzle from the past." (

Publishers Weekly)

"a fine contribution to middle-elementary history studies" (

Childrens Literature)

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Title: The Tale of Benjamin Bunny

Author: Beatrix Potter

Narrator: Emma Messenger

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-13-13

Publisher: Trout Lake Media

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Peter Rabbit returns to Mr. McGregor's garden with his cousin Benjamin to retrieve the clothes he lost there during his previous adventure.

Members Reviews:

Good old classic story by a great

Another Beatrice Potter book that is so cute for a little three year old. Good old classic story by a great author

A Classic

Gift for new born. New parents loved it...

Book is small and beautifully bound. Contains the original illustrations of the author

Read these books as a child and bought them to share with the next generation. Book is small and beautifully bound. Contains the original illustrations of the author.

Brand New

This was a lovely addition to an Easter basket! Great quality, brand new.

Potter Perfection

Always <3 Potter!

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Title: My Naughty Little Sister and Bad Harry

Author: Dorothy Edwards

Narrator: Jan Francis

Format: Unabridged

Length: 1 hr and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-04-13

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

My naughty little sister is the naughtiest little girl in the world, and there's double trouble with her best friend, Bad Harry! There's a peculiar pile of green mouldy crusts on the floor - where has it come from? Bad Harry gets covered in polish and sawdust, but he doesn't think that's naughty at all. And why on earth are those children taking pieces of cheese and bacon rind to the library?

Members Reviews:

My daughter loves them

I used to read these books when I was little and remember loving them. It turns out my daughter now loves them too :)

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Title: The Folk of the Faraway Tree

Subtitle: The Faraway Tree Series, Book 3

Author: Enid Blyton

Narrator: Kate Winslett

Format: Abridged

Length: 5 hrs and 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-31-13

Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Kids, Ages 5-7

Publisher's Summary:

Joe, Beth, and Frannie have a visit from Connie, who just cannot believe in the Faraway Tree and the magical people who live there - Moon-Face, Silky the Fairy, and the Saucepan Man. Together the children climb the tree and meet the magical friends, and visit the mysterious Land of Secrets, the Land of Giants, the Land of Tea Parties, and the Land of Enchantments. After a few marvellous adventures, Connie is enthralled by the Faraway Tree and the folk who inhabit it.