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A reptile is a cold-blooded animal. This means that its body temperature will heat and cool according to its surroundings. Reptiles can live on land, or by swamps and lakes. Snakes, lizards, alligators, and turtles are examples of reptiles. Did you know that a reptile continues to grow throughout its life? Some giant tortoises can live to be one hundred years old. Catchy lyrics and a fun melody line will teach kids all about reptiles in this fabulous audiobook.

Learn the story of Jesus’ birth and celebrate His birthday with songs and stories. Children will learn about the angel Gabriel telling Mary she is going to have a baby, why Mary and Joseph needed to return to Bethlehem, the humble birth of Jesus in a stable, the angels who told the shepherds the Good News, and the wise men who followed the star to bring Jesus gifts. Young hearts will learn that God sent His Son, Jesus, as a special gift to everyone.

Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving Day by singing songs and learn why the turkey is such an amazing bird. Did you know that only male turkeys gobble? Or that wild turkeys are intelligent, sensitive, and social animals? Kids will learn that wild turkeys sleep in trees and can fly up to 55 mph for short distances. Turkey jokes will make everyone laugh around the Thanksgiving Day table. Grab a fork and spoon and drive right into a delicious dish of learning!

When Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother becomes sick, she decides to visit her and bring her a basket of her favorite things. Her mother warns her to not talk to any strangers on her journey. But Little Red Riding Hood soon forgets her mother’s warning and talks to a wolf along her way. The clever wolf races ahead to Grandmother’s house because he wants a tasty supper. Find out how a nearby woodcutter saves Little Red Riding Hood and her Grandmother. A happy ending adds interest to this fairy tale and encourages a lifelong love of great storytelling.

“This is Salt. He’s lots of fun. He likes to skip and jump and run. This is Pepper. She gets things done. She lines her dolls up one by one.” Listen and learn about a dog named Salt, and a cat named Pepper. They are quite opposite, but learn to work together in this cute audiobook that uses repetitive words and fun rhymes.

“Five bears on the stair. Six bears in the chair. Bears, bears, everywhere. But where’s my bear?” Listen and count the bears from 1-10 with this fun audiobook that uses repetitive words and fun rhymes.

“What’s your favorite type of hat? Old hats? Or new hats? Sun hats? Or just-for-fun hats? Wouldn’t you like to wear hats every day?” Listen and discover all kinds of hats with this fun audiobook that uses repetitive words and fun rhymes.

Aladdin rubbed the lamp, and—whoosh! A genie appeared. “I am the Genie of the Lamp,” the genie said. “How may I serve you?” Listen to this classic tale of Aladdin, a carefree boy with big dreams, his wondrous lamp, and a powerful genie to grant his heart’s desire.

The word “mammal” refers to a mother’s mammary gland, which is used to feed her babies milk. Most mammals are warm-blooded animals that give birth to their babies live, although there are some mammals that do lay eggs. Mammals have backbones and most mammals have hair. Did you know that you are a mammal? Catchy lyrics and a fun melody line will teach kids about mammals in this fabulous audiobook.

Hop into learning with “egg-citing” songs and stories about the adorable, cuddly bunny. Kids will enjoy singing silly songs about bunnies and learning fun facts about rabbits, and will meet Jeremy, a little boy who receives a special stuffed rabbit as a gift from his father. Little learners will enjoy listening to the adventures of “Pershey the Rabbit” and discover why indoor rabbits can make good pets.

Kids will listen to traditional nursery rhymes, sing these silly rhyming poems, and find out what happens to Humpty Dumpty after he falls off the wall. From learning to count with “This Old Man,” and “Ten in the Bed,” to learning the alphabet with the “ABC Nursery Rhyme Game,” little ones will learn early literacy skills and language skills, and build memory capabilities. The repetition of Mother Goose rhymes is so important for children because they help with language acquisition and with speech development. And most importantly, nursery rhymes are fun to sing!

Today it is all about numbers and counting. Are you ready to meet a little duck with a feather on his back? Or join Five Little Skunks on their picnic adventure at the park? Kids will jump right in and start counting with silly songs and classic nursery rhymes. Songs include: “This Old Man,” Ten in the Bed,” “Counting by Tens,” "Six Little Ducks," and so many more!

Kids will explore our world by learning about the five senses: sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing. Fun songs like “Smelly Feet” and “Can You Name These Sounds?” make learning about the five senses entertaining and fun! We will talk about “favorite” and “not so favorite” smells, learn about sound waves, foods that taste sweet, salty, sour, and bitter, and so much more!

Kids will love this “not-so-scary” story about a spooky tree. Find out what happens when lightning strikes a pole and sends it crashing down right toward Liz and Billy’s house. Will they change their mind about the big, strong, spooky tree? Fun sound effects will have kids engaged and listening intently to this fun story that is perfect for Halloween or any time of the year.

Wash your hands! Kids will learn the importance of washing their hands, when to wash their hands, and how to wash their hands with a silly sing-along song. Did you know that you should wash your hands for about 20 seconds? This is about as long as it takes to sing the “ABC Song.” Authentic sound effects will add interest as kids practice washing their fingers, thumbs, and hands. The excitement continues as young learners follow directions and clap their hands, wiggle their fingers, and play a game of “Duck, Duck, Goose!” And of course, after all the fun, wash their hands again!

Crocodiles and alligators are cold-blooded reptiles. This means that their body temperature will heat and cool according to their surroundings. Crocodiles and alligators can move quickly on land for short distances, but feel more at home in the water. Can you tell the difference between a crocodile and an alligator? A crocodile’s snout is longer and more pointed than an alligator’s. Crocodiles also have teeth that stick up from the lower jar when their mouths are closed. Catchy lyrics and a fun melody will teach kids all about crocodiles and alligators in this fabulous audiobook.

Kids take a trip to Farmer Floyd’s farm and learn about the important job of a farm dog. Classic sing-along songs and adorable stories will engage young listeners and encourage them to learn more about farm animals and the sounds that they make. From cows to pigs to horses and more, little ones will laugh, sing, and have a noisy time on the farm. And they might even dream about having a special farm dog of their own!

Kids will love our Halloween jokes and stories and have them “SCREAMing” for more spooktacular fun! When is it bad luck to meet a black cat? What instrument does a skeleton like to play? What fruit does a vampire like to eat? Find out in our “Not-So-Scary” Halloween adventure. Kids will meet Liz and Billy and find out why they think have a spooky tree in their yard, and then listen to an adorable story, “Maxine and the Ghost Dog.” Silly jokes and captivating stories will get kids excited for Halloween.

Kids will sing songs and listen to stories about dinosaurs. They will learn about fossils and go on a dinosaur dig to learn more about the exciting career of a paleontologist. Fun facts about amazing prehistoric animals like the Brontosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and the flying reptile Pteranodon will engage future scientists and encourage them to learn more about these extraordinary creatures. Young learners will also listen to an adorable story “If I Had a Dinosaur” and discover all the fun things a young boy does with his pet dinosaur.

When Little Bear wakes up after sleeping through winter, he listens while all of his friends tell stories about Christmas. Little Bear doesn’t know what Christmas is all about, but learns about trees being decorated with popcorn and lights, and how Santa Claus delivers presents for all of the animals in the forest. Little Bear’s mommy explains that Christmas comes in the wintertime when they are asleep, so they aren’t able to celebrate this special holiday. Find out what happens the following year when Little Bear’s friends decide to wake him up for Christmas.