Showing results by publisher "Beacon Audiobooks" in Growing Up & Facts of Life

Readers of Why Won't the Gorillas Dance with Me? will learn to trust their instincts about situations that are heavily influenced by what others may be saying. A wonderful story about not making assumptions about a particular group based solely on what others may say.

The friendly piano is thrilled when a young musician named Katie first presses its keys. As Katie and the piano become daily companions, her musical skills grow and grow. Together, they play beautiful music to match her every mood. But when Katie moves away for college, the piano is left behind, untouched and silent. What happens next helps the piano - and young listeners - see learning as a never-ending cycle and music as a lifelong source of joy.

You’ve Got Personality! guides young listeners to explore how their own personalities shape their likes and dislikes, and discover the kinds of careers that best fit who they are. Parents, teachers, and caregivers can use the activities at the end of the audiobook to help children recognize and understand their personality and to explore careers they will enjoy.

Katarina is a woodland fairy who loves to show children what makes them unique. Because she values fun, she dazzles children with whimsy, wonder, and "Fairy Magic"! This enchanting fairy friend guides six schoolmates on a journey of self-discovery, teaching them the importance of knowing their own values. Katarina explains how values guide their lives and help them make good decisions, including choosing their friends wisely, and deciding what activities to pursue. Values can even help them find a career they will enjoy someday!

Six-year-old Evelyn doesn’t like being told she’s too little to do things her older brothers can do. With help from a magical fairy friend, Evelyn discovers she’s not too little to learn new skills.

Lily becomes resourceful and creative to solve her latest insecurity. The story takes on an unexpected twist as the family gets involved in Lily's mission. Ultimately the theme represents the creativity and fun a family can have together.

It is the time for July lights, and Elizabeth's beloved fireflies are returning to her yard. A warm breeze blows gently through the trees, and just as the darkness settles, lights, like tiny shooting stars, begin to flicker and dance across her yard. Elizabeth quickly notices that one of the fireflies is quite different from the rest. The tiny firefly is not happy about its difference and tries very hard to be like the others. Elizabeth creates a plan to help, but can she get the tiny firefly to trust her?

It is the time and place of August Skies as parent and child lie together looking up into the night sky. High above, Little Star and Big Star are also looking out into the galaxy together. The time has come for Little Star to shoot across the sky to a new place, creating its own beautiful light. Little Star and Big Star feel excited, anticipating this new beginning, but there is also worry. Will Little Star's doubts prevent its beautiful light from shining?

The June moon rises over the shimmering sea. In their warm nest under the sand, Little Turtle and the rest of his clutch seem to waken. He feels snug and secure inside his shell, but the feeling that it is time to move and rise is getting stronger and stronger. Little Turtle and the rest of the hatchlings must make their way towards the moon and the glistening waves in the distance. The path is long and danger awaits, so they must stay close together. They decide to travel the distance to their new ocean home.

For Disco the Ant, there is nothing more fun then dancing around in the rain or the sun. Before he is able to lace up his shoes and boogie all day long, Disco must first learn the importance of responsibility and doing the chores he was tasked to do by his parents. In this story, Disco the Ant learns the valuable lesson that though having fun is important and doing what you love is great, there are also responsibilities that must be met as well. 

Katarina teaches Evelyn that everyone is born with unique talents. Our talents are like gifts we unwrap and use to help ourselves and others and we all need a little help figuring out our special gifts. Katarina takes Evelyn on a journey of self-discovery, presenting her with beautifully wrapped packages from which each talent magically emerges in a burst of fairy dust. Children will be delighted as they join Evelyn to discover their own unique gifts and work with a parent, teacher, or caregiver to build their TalentStory™ to increase their confidence through self-awareness.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Warrior Princess and experience the compelling world of Jaelyn, a girl born with spina bifida.

In My Friend Kaden, a daycare student speaks in first person about his classmate, Kaden. He explains in simple language what autism is and the importance of inclusion, acceptance, and diversity. 

Meet Emersyn and Isabela Lovejoy, 10-year-old twins who instinctively rise above their parents' overwhelming problems in their own high-spirited way. With twice the intensity and double the fun, brother and sister demonstrate a unique and timeless relationship, nurtured by the natural world and punctuated by a sense of community and faith.

Come experience the non-stop excitement of having to keep up with your energy-filled grandpa while he’s in town visiting you on vacation. He’s going to make each day the best day you have ever had. There’s not a minute to waste, because you are about to pack an entire summer of fun into a week. There’s no way of knowing just what all can happen when grandpa gets going.

The Life and Times of Fuzzy Wuzzy is the timeless story of a beloved bear born without any hair. Join Fuzzy Wuzzy as he lives life to the fullest. This audiobook teaches children the importance of being kind and loving and that it’s not what you look like that is important. A great life begins with love for everyone and everything around you. The perfect audiobook for reading aloud and sharing. The simple rhymes are sure to engage your children for years to come. Fuzzy Wuzzy is not just a bear - he is a role model for all and an inspiration to live your life to the fullest.

Our children are our future. Every step we take, every bite we eat, every action in our daily lives has the potential to affect our health - starting very young. Educating and empowering the future generation about health and well-being and the importance of their everyday decisions can create a ripple that has the potential to change their world - from the inside out! Join Adam as learns from his friends about how we can all take care of our bodies and he educates his classmates about the power of a healthy lifestyle.

Cami is a chameleon who is very content and quite proud of her greenish glow. She won't change for anything! No matter what season, what the circumstance, day or night, she is not interested in blending in. She'd rather spend her days and nights in the perfect shade of green. 

Annica should not have texted and tried to re-tweet/ For now she was falling towards One Creepy Street!

Christmas is eagerly awaited by Lulu, a young girl living in a small Wisconsin town during the Great Depression. Anticipation is transformed into anxiety when Daddy loses his job, doubts about Santa flicker, and that Shirley Temple doll seems further away than ever. Mama reveals her own brutal Christmas as an orphan, adding new worries. But it's Lulu's deep faith and vibrant hope that keeps her looking forward to each new day and the glorious gift of Christmas.