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Alekos wants to be a soldier like Achilles! After stowing away on a ship, Alekos must work as a servant. When an opportunity to ask his hero how to learn bravery arises, will Alekos heed his advice? Author - Nell Wright. Narrator - David Armstrong....

Ali and his wife, Noura, want to travel but they have no one to watch their gold. Noura comes up with a plan to hide their money—all she needs is a jar of olives! Author - T.V. Padma. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January...

Do you know who Benjamin Franklin is? He is one of America’s founding fathers! Learn about the many political contributions that he made during the Revolutionary War. Author - Barbara Brooks Simons. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date -...

Arion is a famous musician in ancient Greek mythology. He travels across Rome and Greece to play his songs. One day, he is robbed by pirates! Will he be able to escape? Or will his new dolphin friend be able to help? Author - James Lloyd. Narrator -...

Taribu is a slave and his friend, Riheti, is a noble. They attend the New Year festival by joining a game of Ball and Mallet. Will Taribu be able to face his fears and help Riheti win the game? Author - Christy Lenzi. Narrator - David Armstrong....

Connor is upset that he has to spend all summer on a farm! While playing with his cousins, they find a family of barn owls in trouble. Will they be able to help the birds before it is too late? Author - Nancy Dawson. Narrator - David Armstrong....

Doodlebug and Dandelion are entering their pets into their school’s pet show! The cat and the owl are ready for their tricks, but the dog is confused. Will he learn his routine in time for the show? Author - Pamela Dell. Narrator - David Armstrong....

The Pinkley family is moving into their new house—Casa Bizarro! Instead of exploring their new home, Dandelion and Doodlebug must help their parents search for the lost house key. Author - Pamela Dell. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date -...

Eli loves horses but he is afraid of how big they are! One night, he gets a special visitor in his dreams to help him get over his fear. Author - Mary Catherine Johnson. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

Count Dracula needs a new pair of fangs. There’s only one place he can go—to the dentist! Follow along with this funny story and learn all about puns! Author - Stephen DeBock. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

King Ashoka was a fearsome conqueror, but became a Buddhist after seeing the destruction of war. Learn about his peaceful reign and the lasting changes he created in India. Author - Uma Krishnaswami. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date -...

Jeff is afraid of the dark—there might be monsters hiding in it! After he hears a strange noise under his bed one night, he worries that his fears are coming true. What will Jeff do? Author - Joan Strauss. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date -...

After finding an article about an old hag, a man recalls the summer he spent looking for an unusual type of sea glass at the beach. Will he finally learn the truth of this special gem? Author - Susan Dickinson. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published...

Nick is at the beach, but he doesn’t want to go swimming because he is afraid of sharks! Will a trip to the aquarium with his sister show him that sharks are not scary? Author - Charnan Simon. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date - Thursday, 19...

Without his lazy brothers’ help, Peder takes care of the family farm and their sheep. Peder likes that he can play his flute while he works. What happens when a troll asks him for musical help? Author - Mark Olson. Narrator - David Armstrong....

Monk the monkey has escaped from the zoo! Follow him as he causes mischief all over a small Russian town. When he finds a new friend, will Monk learn to behave? Author - Sona S. Hoisington. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date - Thursday, 19...

After Jaidutt’s father squanders his inheritance, he must find a way to take care of his family. He asks a merchant for a loan to start a business, but the merchant gives him an odd challenge instead! Author - Deepa Agarwal. Narrator - David...

Jacob overworks his guardian angel. Whether it's jumping off of balconies or being reckless, Jacob always needs saving—but now his angel is taking a vacation! Will his luck run out? Author - Hans-Eric Hellberg. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published...

Kai Kaus, a Shah of Persia, wants to be the first man to fly! Instead of listening to his advisors, he comes up with a crazy machine to help him fly. Will his plan work? Or will it be a disaster? Author - Marilyn Bolchunos. Narrator - David Armstrong....

Mike Purcell is poor. He has no money for food or rent—all he has is a cow. Instead of selling it, he trades it for an empty bottle that is promised to make him rich. Will his fortune turn around? Author - Kathleen M. Muldoon. Narrator - David...

It is time for the Chinese emperor to choose his successor. Instead of one of his lazy sons, he decides to choose someone who is not from the royal family. How will he decide who’s worthy? Author - Carolyn Han. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published...

In this Korean folktale, a greedy merchant sells the shade from his tree to a passing traveler. What happens when his ploy backfires and the traveler decides to stay in the shade? Author - Teri Farrell-Gittins. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published...

Thor’s hammer was stolen by the Frost King! In order to get it back, Thor and Loki must disguise themselves as the Frost King’s future bride. Will Thor be able to get his hammer back? Author - L.E. Erickson. Narrator - David Armstrong. Published Date...