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AudioFile's Best Audiobooks of 2021 "Using the framework of a live presentation for Indigenous People’s Day, each topic is narrated by a young member of a tribal Nation who explains what the government policies are or were and how they affected the indigenous people then and now. Their clear and convincing young voices develop the subject matter in a confident and accomplished manner, while a background of flute music, rattles, bells, chants, and singing provides authenticity and atmosphere." BOOKLIST

"A cacophony of musical instruments, dynamic illustrations, and John Beach's animated narration create a joyful celebration in this audio-visual treat for the senses. ... Beach lifts the rhymes off the pages with exuberance. He delivers Drum's story with passion and imaginative flair, enhancing the book's vibrant pictures, text, and accompanying sound effects and music. The author's note elaborates on Drum's allegory, encouraging listeners to embrace who they are and their potential." AUDIOFILE MAGAZINE

2023 AudioFile Audioobooks of the Year
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"Fermentation expert Sandor Katz's hearty voice punctuates Lori Prince's overall narration of this picture book. It's a biography of Katz, who moved to a "community of queer folk" in Tennessee in search of a healthy life after his HIV diagnosis. He has become famous for his recipes for fermented foods. ... The whole package fizzes with briny verve." AudioFile Magazine

The Where in the Garden? series features a delightfully diverse cast of toddlers, each exploring simple fruit/vegetable identification, perfect for introducing agriculture, farming, gardening, and healthy eating. AMARA'S FARM is the first book in this series.
"Talented children's author and educator JaNay Brown-Wood narrates this delightful story with the capable assistance of her daughter, Vivian Autumn Wood. In an interactive question-and-answer format, the story follows a young girl, Amara, and her canine companion in a quest to find pumpkins on the family's farm. ... The interaction between the narrators is light, natural, and engaging. Realistic environmental sound effects enhance the listening experience... Step-by-step instructions for molasses pumpkin bread conclude this joyful celebration of autumn's bounty." AudioFile Magazine

The Where in the Garden? series features a delightfully diverse cast of toddlers, each exploring simple fruit/vegetable identification, perfect for introducing agriculture, farming, gardening, and healthy eating. MIGUEL'S COMMUNITY GARDEN is the second book in this series.
"In this picture-book read-along, narrators Andres Munar and Lewis Touna take listeners on a tour of garden bounty. ... A tasty treat." AudioFile Magazine

Logan is organizing a pet playdate with his friends at his wheelchair-accessible greenhouse, but he really wants carrots for the treats he’s making. There are plenty of plants but can Logan find the long, orange vegetable with bushy leaves at the top among the sweet potatoes, leeks, turnips, and other produce that grows in the greenhouse in time for the playdate? A delicious winter carrot soup is included.

AudioFile Earphones Award "Love for the traditions and culture of the Hawaiian people is evident in this audiobook, which includes the voices of three narrators from the Aloha State. Traditional music, sound effects of laughter and lapping waves, and Hawaiian words transport listeners to the countryside as a family prepares the poi for a traditional farm-to-table luau. ... The authentic dialect of each narrator lifts the audiobook off the printed page." AudioFile Magazine

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"Author Tony Medina pays tribute to legendary musician, poet, and activist Bob Marley in this outstanding production narrated by Jaime Lincoln Smith.... Smith's Jamaican accent and spot-on delivery animate the words, lifting them above evocative soundscapes enriched with selections from Marley's music. Enjoying the picture book's vibrant illustrations by Jesse Joshua Watson or reading along with the text can enhance the listening experience. Still, the audio performance stands remarkably well on its own." AudioFile Magazine

""My Dog has Fleas," sung to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star," is a traditional melody used to help adjust the ukulele’s pitch. The song’s story is charmingly told in the young voice of Lucas Bodhi Towne, with informational asides provided in the clearly enunciated adult voice of Joe Towne. The initial back and forth of the Towneses adds a level of engagement to the introductory material... Music teachers and young ukulele enthusiasts are sure to enjoy this winsome book." BOOKLIST

AudioFile Earphones Award "Shabazz Larkin delivers a lively and joyful audiobook companion to his picture book all about appreciating bees.... Legend and Royal add giggles, yelps, and exclamations, while Ashley Larkin's bright voice narrates headings and labels. Buzzing bees, light piano music, and bongo drums add to the fun..." AudioFile Magazine

AudioFile Earphones Award "This concise audio biography is a special tribute to acclaimed writer, poet, and Civil Rights activist Maya Angelou. Narrator Cherise Boothe's beautiful, clear voice evokes Angelou's spirit and embodies the power of the spoken word. ...The hardcover picture book's full-page illustrations, with layers of color and symbolism, make a stunning accompaniment." AUDIOFILE Magazine

". ...Lauren Ezzo’s melancholy tone reflects Loah’s yearning for her mother, whom she fears may love endangered birds more than her own daughter. Ezzo's unique character voices for the children and the adults who help Loah bring hope to this story about birds, friendship, and finding your true family. Springstubb provides an informative author’s note about the effects of climate change on birds." BOOKLIST

"Tavia Gilbert skillfully narrates this dark tale featuring two sisters in long-ago Poland, based on an 1862 poem by Christina Rossetti. ... Gilbert conveys Minka's illness by infusing her kind voice with a dreamlike detachment and portrays Lizzie with a lack of emotion. As the story progresses, Lizzie becomes more assertive but maintains her innate matter-of-fact tone. Gilbert also reflects Emil's mercurial temperament, speaking in enticing tones to Minka and to Lizzie with dismissiveness, disdain, and, finally, deadly menace. Haunting music during tense moments adds suspense." AudioFile Magazine