The Poppleton books, by Cynthia Rylant and Mark Teague, are short, humorous stories about a pig who moved from the big city to a little, country town.
Browsing: Best Kids Stories
Here are five audiobooks for middle-grade listeners to enjoy, all with outstanding performances by their narrators. Selected by Audiofile Magazine.
Thanks to pages filled with dwarves, elves, trolls, goblins, spiders, eagles, wizards, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit is the adventure of a lifetime.
When you read Roald Dahl’s Matilda, you’ll be snickering from start to end. Matilda was the last long kids’ book that Roald Dahl wrote.
With colorful elementary school classrooms and a wonderfully diverse cast, TEACHING MRS. MUDDLE strikes the perfect balance between humor and comfort.
A wonderful tribute to a solid foundation and commitment, Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia’s BESS THE BARN STANDS STRONG is a gem, sure to delight.
An excellent book to spark meaningful discussion, Jen Bryant and Cannaday Chapman’s FEED YOUR MIND is a triumph. Highly recommended.
HOW TO BUILD A HUG, by Amy Guglielmo and Jacqueline Tourville, is a touching tribute to Temple Grandin and those who struggle with certain aspects of autism.
Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice is a riveting read, sure to be enjoyed by middle-grade readers looking for something new.
This gorgeously illustrated rendition of Folliot S. Pierpoint’s famous hymn, For the Beauty of the Earth, brings light and joy to a new generation.