Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211632 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Gabe & Izzy: Standing Up for America's Bullied Author: Gabrielle Ford, Sarah L. Thomson Narrator: Susan Bennett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 40 minutes Release date: May 9, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: The moving, true story of the young woman dubbed 'The Voice of America's Bullied'; how her bond with her dog, Izzy, changed her life; and their mission to help break the cycle of bullying. In middle school, Gabrielle 'Gabe' Ford developed a degenerative muscle disease, and was harassed by bullies as a result. She did her best to keep her head high, but it wasn't easy. Then Gabe got a dog, Izzy, who developed an uncannily similar disorder. They were invited to appear on Animal Planet to talk about their bond, which in turn led to an invitation to speak at a school. And so began Gabe's career as an anti-bullying advocate. Dubbed 'The Voice of America's Bullied' by the Huffington Post, Gabe now makes a career of public speaking and has received numerous honors for her hard work. Here is her amazing story--from her lowest days dealing with various challenges, to the unbelievable and immediate bond with Izzy, to her ongoing mission to put an end to bullying, one school at a time. Biographical Note: Gabrielle Ford never dreamed that a long-eared coonhound could change her life. But that's just what happened when she cared for her ailing pet Izzy and found the voice to help others in need as a nationally-known motivational speaker. Today Gabe's incredible story has drawn media attention from The Today Show, Cosmopolitan Magazine and Animal Planet, among others. As a child, Gabrielle loved dance and dreamed of becoming a prima ballerina. That dream was shattered by a rare genetic neuromuscular disease, Friedreich's Ataxia, that would eventually place her in a wheelchair. Gabe not only struggled with the devastation of the illness, but also endured constant and cruel bullying from classmates. The constant torment took her on a path of depression and isolation. That all changed when Izzy, a long-eared coonhound pup, entered Gabe's life. Izzy became Gabe's best friend and constant companion. When this special friend mysteriously developed a condition mirroring Gabe's, Gabe re-entered the world to get Izzy the best treatment available. Speaking out for the voiceless Izzy gave her the courage to speak out for another voiceless group: the thousands of children bullied in American schools every day. Through countless personal trials, Gabe found her way back to the stage as an outspoken advocate against school bullying. In addition to her countless school visits, she has also been a keynote speaker at various conferences and conventions. Her dedication even earned her the 2011 Communications & Leadership Award from Toastmasters International, The 2011 Peace Maker of The Year Award (Gandhi Award /Genesee County MI), as well as the Community Hero Award in 2008 from the Fenton Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210444 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Boy and a Jaguar Author: Alan Rabinowitz Narrator: Adam Grupper Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 10 minutes Release date: May 6, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. Why are they all alone in empty cages? Are they being punished? More than anything, he wants to be their champion--their voice--but he stutters uncontrollably. Except when he talks to animals... Then he is fluent. Follow the life of the man 'Time Magazine' calls, 'the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation' as he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves. This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chen explores truths not defined by the spoken word. Contributor Bio: Rabinowitz, Alan Dr. Alan Rabinowitz has dedicated his life to two causes: protecting the world's thirty-six wild cat species and advocating for stutterers as a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation of America. His conservation work has been chronicled in the New York Times, Scientific American, Audubon, Outside, Jerusalem Report and National Geographic Explorer, among others. He tells audiences that he feels lucky to have been given the gift of stuttering and believes that without it, he would not be on the path of his passion--saving big cats. This is his first book with Houghton Mifflin. Visit www.panthera.org and www.stutteringhelp.org. Contributor Bio: Chien, Catia Catia Chien is an avid painter who works from her studio in Southern California. She is a collection of fun entomology facts and has been known to prefer soup over most other types of food. Besides filled with vivid imagination, her work is described as rich with whimsy, colors, and energy. She is currently producing work for the children's book market, film and animation, comic book anthologies, and galleries.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/209884 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Duke (Dogs of World War II) Author: Kirby Larson Narrator: Jonah Von Spreecken Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 26 minutes Release date: May 1, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.2 of Total 5 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: A poignant World War II story about a boy and his dog and his dad, and the many meanings of bravery, from Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson. Now in paperback! With World War II raging and his father fighting overseas in Europe, eleven-year-old Hobie Hanson is determined to do his part to help his family and his country, even if it means giving up his beloved German shepherd, Duke. Hoping to help end the war and bring his dad home faster, Hobie decides to donate Duke to Dogs for Defense, an organization that urges Americans to 'loan' their pets to the military to act as sentries, mine sniffers, and patrol dogs. Hobie immediately regrets his decision and tries everything he can to get Duke back, even jeopardizing his friendship with the new boy at school. But when his father is taken prisoner by the Germans, Hobie realizes he must let Duke go and reach deep within himself to be brave. Will Hobie ever see Duke, or his father, again? Will life ever be the same?

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/211051 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Annie Author: Thomas Meehan Narrator: Annie Potts Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 18 minutes Release date: April 10, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: It's a hard-knock life for America's favorite orphan! Everyone knows the story of the irrepressible Annie, who lives at Miss Hannigan's orphanage until she beats the odds and finds a new life with the benevolent and wealthy Daddy Warbucks. Annie has enchanted millions of readers from her original comic strip appearance to the hit Broadway musical. Now, with a Tony-nominated revival playing on Broadway, Puffin is reissuing this novelization of the classic story, with a new introduction by Tony and Emmy Award-winning author Thomas Meehan. This is an adaptation that delves even deeper into Annie's story, as she lives on the streets during the Great Depression, finds Sandy the dog, and encounters characters both familiar and new.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/210326 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Blood Ties (Spirit Animals, Book 3) Series: #3 of Spirit Animals Author: Garth Nix, Sean Williams Narrator: Nicola Barber Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 28 minutes Release date: April 1, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.94 of Total 16 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 5 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: The adventure continues in this third book in the New York Times bestselling series. Erdas is a land of balance. A rare link, the spirit animal bond, bridges the human and animal worlds. Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan each have this gift-and the grave responsibility that comes with it. But the Conquerors are trying to destroy this balance. They're swallowing whole cities in their rush for power-including Meilin's home. Fed up with waiting and ready to fight, Meilin has set off into enemy territory with her spirit animal, a panda named Jhi. Her friends aren't far behind . . . but they're not the only ones. The enemy is everywhere.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/208751 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Zane and the Hurricane: A Story of Katrina Author: Rodman Philbrick Narrator: Jerry Dixon Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 4 hours 11 minutes Release date: March 1, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.83 of Total 6 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 4 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Newbery Honor author Rodman Philbrick presents a gripping yet poignant novel about a 12-year-old boy and his dog who become trapped in New Orleans during the horrors of Hurricane Katrina. Zane Dupree is a charismatic 12-year-old boy of mixed race visiting a relative in New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hits. Unexpectedly separated from all family, Zane and his dog experience the terror of Katrina's wind, rain, and horrific flooding. Facing death, they are rescued from an attic air vent by a kind, elderly musician and a scrappy young girl--both African American. The chaos that ensues as storm water drowns the city, shelter and food vanish, and police contribute to a dangerous, frightening atmosphere, creates a page-turning tale that completely engrosses the reader. Based on the facts of the worst hurricane disaster in U.S. history, Philbrick includes the lawlessness and lack of government support during the disaster as well as the generosity and courage of those who risked their lives and safety to help others. Here is an unforgettable novel of heroism in the face of truly challenging circumstances.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/204812 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Crankee Doodle Author: Tom Angleberger Narrator: Rich Orlow Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 8 minutes Release date: January 10, 2014 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Yankee Doodle went to town / a-riding on a pony / stuck a feather in his hat / and called it macaroni.' Many know the song ' Yankee Doodle Dandy,' but few understand it. This unapologetically silly picture book reveals that the legendary ride to town (and the whole macaroni thing) was all suggested by Mr. Doodle' s overeager pony. This just makes Mr. Doodle cranky: ' I do not want macaroni. I do not want a feather. I do not want any other clothing, any other pasta, or any other parts of a bird. I do not want anything that they have in town!' A historical note ends this colorful, comical take on a nonsensical old song.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/205039 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A Hundred Horses Author: Sarah Lean Narrator: Mandy Williams Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 55 minutes Release date: January 7, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Nell is not happy about spending her school vacation with relatives she doesn't know. Expecting nothing more than silly little cousins and boring farm life, she sneaks along a special suitcase that once belonged to her father. In it, she knows, are the parts of a music box and sixteen miniature painted horses, and she thinks maybe she can fit them all back together. But the countryside has unexpected surprises. When a half-wild and mysterious girl named Angel steals Nell's suitcase, the two girls are united in an adventure of Angel's devising. Nighttime meetings and a horse that might just be magical pique Nell's curiosity, and soon she may find a way to put together the mystery of who Angel truly is, understand the legends about the herd of a hundred horses, and also discover something special about herself. Sarah Lean, acclaimed author of A Dog Called Homeless, explores the power of friendship, family, and the truth of belonging in this tale with a touch of magic about two girls, an old farm, and the most special of a hundred horses.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/205171 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Star Wolf (Wolves of the Beyond #6) Series: #6 of Wolves of the Beyond Author: Kathryn Lasky Narrator: Erik Davies Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 45 minutes Release date: January 1, 2014 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.86 of Total 7 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: The latest in Kathryn Lasky's hit series - a stunning spin-off set among the wolves of Ga'hoole. A great cold has seized the Beyond. The warmth of summer, the smell of sweet grass and the great caribou migrations are distant memories. Now the wolves know only ice, dark, snow and endless cold. The order that kept the wolf clans strong for thousands of years has broken down completely. The wolves have only one chance for survival. They must find their way to a new land, a land of warmth and summer. But the journey will take them over a frozen sea and through thousands of miles of perilous territory. Will the wolves trust young Faolan to lead them?

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/204514 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pete the Cat Saves Christmas Author: Eric Litwin Narrator: Teddy Walsh Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 4 minutes Release date: December 23, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: A New York Times bestselling Pete the Cat holiday picture book! Spend the holidays with your favorite blue cat! In this rockin' spin on the traditional tale The Night Before Christmas, Pete the Cat proves that giving your all in the spirit of Christmas is the totally groovy thing to do. The fun never stops—don’t miss Pete’s other spin on a holiday classic, Pete the Cat’s 12 Groovy Days of Christmas. Don't miss Pete's other adventures, including Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes, Pete the Cat: Rocking in My School Shoes, Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons,  Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, Pete the Cat and the Bedtime Blues, Pete the Cat and the New Guy, Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie, Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes, and Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/203557 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Cat with Seven Names Author: Tony Johnston Narrator: Graham Winton, Brian Hutchison, Lizan Mitchell, Henry Strozier, Carol Monda, Peter Bradbury, Stina Nielsen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 10 minutes Release date: December 20, 2013 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: A friendly, rotund cat visits six diverse people in an busy urban neighborhood, receiving snacks and love. When a near-accident threatens the cat, the neighbors pull together as a community. Told from the point of view of each of the neighbors, this heartfelt story reflects the universal desire for connection and companionship.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201624 to listen full audiobooks. Title: A HERO'S GUIDE TO DEADLY DRAGONS Series: #6 of How to Train Your Dragon Author: Cressida Cowell Narrator: David Tennant Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 0 minutes Release date: December 10, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.38 of Total 8 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: It's Hiccup's birthday, but that's not going to keep him from getting into trouble. To save his dragon, Toothless, from being banished, Hiccup must sneak into the Meathead Public Library and steal the Viking's most sacred book. But the Vikings see books as a dangerous influence, and keep them locked up and under heavy guard. To save his friend, Hiccup must brave the Hairy Scary Librarian and his dreadful army of Meathead Warriors and face off against the formidable Driller-Dragons. Will he make it out and live to see his next birthday?

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/201623 to listen full audiobooks. Title: HOW TO CHEAT A DRAGON'S CURSE Series: #4 of How to Train Your Dragon Author: Cressida Cowell Narrator: David Tennant Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 30 minutes Release date: December 10, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.93 of Total 14 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 6 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Don't miss an action-packed, hilarious, heart-warming moment of the bestselling series that inspired the hit movies! Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III's best friend, Fishlegs, has been stung by the deadly Venomous Vorpent! The only cure is the Vegetable-That-No-One-Dares-Name. But where will Hiccup find such a thing? He'll have to dodge the terrible Sharkworms, battle Doomfangs, and outwit crazy Hooligans if he's going to be a Hero (again). A fast paced plot, plenty of action, slapstick humor, witty dialogue, and imaginative black and white illustrations make this fourth adventure in Cressida Cowell's beloved and bestselling How to Train Your Dragon series a must-read.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198030 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Library Mouse: Home Sweet Home Series: #5 of Library Mouse Author: Daniel Kirk Narrator: Chris Sorensen Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 19 minutes Release date: October 4, 2013 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: When Sam the library mouse and his friend Sarah wake to find the library being packed up to prepare for a major renovation, they realize they won' t have a home during the construction. So off they go in search of a new place to live. Sam knows research is key, so he finds books about architectural styles to get ideas for building a temporary home from objects found around the library. They build and live in a variety of houses: a castle, an igloo, a yurt, a modern house, and even a geodesic dome. But none feels like home to Sam. Finally, though, the renovation of the library is complete, and they can move back to their true home, the library! The book includes photos of the real house styles discussed in the text and a relevant glossary of architectural terms.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/198093 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mr. Putter & Tabby Drop the Ball Series: #22 of Mr. Putter and Tabby Author: Cynthia Rylant Narrator: John McDonough Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 13 minutes Release date: September 17, 2013 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, love to take naps -- too many naps. What they need is a sport! Luckily Mrs.Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke, know of a baseball team they can join. It's not long before Mr. Putter is ready to play ball, but will his creaky knees cooperate? And can Zeke avoid wreaking havoc on the field? Win or lose, this baseball team will never be the same!

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/187690 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Chancey of the Maury River Author: Gigi Amateau Narrator: Jd Jackson Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 6 hours 30 minutes Release date: August 6, 2013 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: On the night Chancey is born, a 'fire star' gallops across the sky. But many years of hardship will pass before the orphaned albino Appaloosa can believe the prophecy his dam foretold—that his 'fire star' was a beacon for a horse of profound wisdom and extraordinary potential, one who will eventually change the lives of two children forever. Told through Chancey’s eyes in the classic tradition of great horse stories, here is a tale about bravery, destiny, and hope—and about sharing the magic of a second chance.“Injects a dose of modernity into the old hard-luck horse story...Delightful.” -The Chronicle of the Horse“The horse story is revived to magni?cent effect in this moving novel.” -The Horn Book“Many details about equine behavior and horsemanship lend authenticity...A highly enjoyable read.” -School Library Journal“Earnest, heartfelt, and uplifting.” -Voice of Youth Advocates

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/183255 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp Author: Kathi Appelt Narrator: Lyle Lovett Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 47 minutes Release date: July 23, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 4 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 2 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: 2014 Audie Award Finalist for Children’s Titles for Ages 8-12 “Librarians often say that every book is not for every child, but The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp is” (The New York Times). Meet Bingo and J’miah, raccoon brothers on a mission to save Sugar Man Swamp in this rollicking tale and National Book Award Finalist from Newbery Honoree Kathi Appelt. Raccoon brothers Bingo and J’miah are the newest recruits of the Official Sugar Man Swamp Scouts. The opportunity to serve the Sugar Man—the massive creature who delights in delicious sugar cane and magnanimously rules over the swamp—is an honor, and also a big responsibility, since the rest of the swamp critters rely heavily on the intel of these hardworking Scouts. Twelve-year-old Chap Brayburn is not a member of any such organization. But he loves the swamp something fierce, and he’ll do anything to help protect it. And help is surely needed, because world-class alligator wrestler Jaeger Stitch wants to turn Sugar Man swamp into an Alligator World Wrestling Arena and Theme Park, and the troubles don’t end there. There is also a gang of wild feral hogs on the march, headed straight toward them all. The Scouts are ready. All they have to do is wake up the Sugar Man. Problem is, no one’s been able to wake that fellow up in a decade or four… Newbery Honoree and Kathi Appelt’s story of care and conservation has received five starred reviews, was selected as a National Book Award finalist, and is funny as all get out and ripe for reading aloud.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/178485 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Mouse with the Question Mark Tail Author: Richard Peck Narrator: Russ Bain Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 3 hours 16 minutes Release date: July 2, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 1 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Newbery Award-winning author Richard Peck is at his very best in this fast-paced mystery adventure. Fans of The Tale of Desperaux, A Little Princess, and Stuart Little will all be captivated by this memorable story of a lovable orphan mouse on an amazing quest. The smallest mouse in London’s Royal Mews is such a little mystery that he hasn't even a name. And who were his parents? His Aunt Marigold, Head Needlemouse, sews him a uniform and sends him off to be educated at the Royal Mews Mouse Academy. There he's called 'Mouse Minor' (though it's not quite a name), and he doesn't make a success of school. Soon he's running for his life, looking high and low through the grand precincts of Buckingham Palace to find out who he is and who he might become. Queen Victoria ought to be able to help him, if she can communicate with mice. She is all-seeing, after all, and her powers are unexplainable. But from her, Mouse Minor learns only that you do not get all your answers from the first asking. And so his voyage of self-discovery takes him onward, to strange and wonderful places.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/179695 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Charlie Goes to School Author: Ree Drummond Narrator: Ree Drummond Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 5 minutes Release date: June 25, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Ree Drummond, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Pioneer Woman Cooks series of books, and her lovable hound Charlie create their own fun kind of classroom in Charlie Goes to School. Charlie the Ranch Dog may be top dog, but he's ready to share his skills—and his responsibilities. Charlie wants to start his own school for the ranch animals. If Suzie, Kitty, and Walter can learn how to lend a paw, he can focus on other important things, like napping! Ree Drummond's picture book is the perfect back-to-school treat.

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/179702 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Pete the Cat: The Wheels on the Bus Author: James Dean Narrator: Teddy Walsh Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 0 hours 4 minutes Release date: June 25, 2013 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Animals & Nature Publisher's Summary: Pete the Cat leads kids back to school with this fun version of the classic song. Pete the Cat can't wait to take the school bus all the way to school! Everyone's favorite cat is groovier than ever in this way-cool adaptation of the classic kids' song ''The Wheels on the Bus.'' The kitties on the bus say, ''Come on, Pete! Come on, Pete!'' The kitties on the bus say, ''Conme on, Pete! Hop on board!'' New York Times bestselling artist and author James Dean adds a groovy vibe to his cool adaptation of ''The Wheels on the Bus'' with Pete the Cat. Hop on board with Pete and his friends as they sing the classic school bus tune. Fans of Pete the Cat will love singing along with Pete in this groovy rendition of this favorite children's song.