Epic Fantasy and Magic Audiobooks That Defined April 2024
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ARTICLE TYPE Book of the Week
PUBLISHED ON 2024-04-25
Epic Fantasy and Magic Audiobooks That Defined April 2024
The essential audiobooks for Fantasy and Magic lovers in April 2024 makes its mark.
The Dreamcatcher Codes by Barbara Newman
Beautifully read by award-winning narrator Erin Bennett, this epic adventure takes listeners on a daring journey.The earth is gasping for breath, its only hope the sacred Codes of Nature. But they’ve been stolen—snatched by a giant raven during a raging storm. FOUR GIRLS. FOUR DIRECTIONS. ONE PURPOSE. SOPHIA ROSE, Guardian of Mother Earth, summons MAIA from the North to lead FALCON, AVA, and YUE on a quest to find the Codes and save the planet. But the odds are against the young rescuers. Time is running out, the bees are dying, the oceans are filled with plastic and dark energy lurks in the shadows, threatening their search. The Dreamcatcher Codes builds bridges, unity, and hope, and illuminates two critical issues of our time: climate change and girls claiming their voices and vital place in the world. Music credit: "Pranam" by Carrie Grossman
A heartwarming story of gratitude, and a reminder to enjoy the journey. Travel to a mysterious island alongside Frankie to wish on a magic feather. The path to the hidden feather will only be revealed through patience, wit, and joy. But time is running out, and wishes are only granted on one special day. Dance along with the creatures in this sound-enhanced audio story with a powerful message about what’s important in life. Frankie’s Wish is ideal for children 5-8. It features Frankie (no pronouns), Auntie Duke (she), a dinosaur, a gorilla, and an eagle. Major themes include gratitude, asking for help, friendship, self-affirmation, and believing in yourself. Track 2 includes Ballerina Konora’s suggestions for movement exploration. Kids are invited to re-create the characters’ actions and explore movement fundamentals by twirling, squatting, waddling, balancing, jumping, stretching, reaching, sway, and more. Self-affirmation and gratitude are also encouraged. Frankie’s Wish is the latest Dance-It-Out! imagination journey by Once Upon a Dance, winner of over 40 book awards including Mom’s Choice Gold, Kirkus Reviews Starred Review, and Outstanding Creator Awards Top 10 Author of 2022.
Monster Match Frankinschool Book 1 by Caryn Rivadeneira
Frankinschool: Monster Match is about a boy named Fred who "turns into "Frankenstein's monster after an author visit gone wrong. While Fred is out sick, the author signs Fred's book “To Frank”. When Fred's classmate Luisa suggests Fred must really be “Frank” in school, this sparks an idea for Fred's creative writing assignment. Fred's What-If poem is coming together wonderfully, until--a mist fills the room, and the writing assignment comes to life. Suddenly Fred--now Frankinschool--and Luisa--now Princessa Luisa--need to save the school from the mysterious potion--and the even more mysterious and devious ghost living in the school attic. Book 1 in a continuing series. "A wonderful children's book with themes and lessons in forgiveness and friendship." --Reader's Favorite 5-star Review