August Pullman just wants to be a regular kid in a regular school. But he is unsure about starting fifth grade because of his facial deformities. When grown-ups often recoil at the sight of him, how will kids react?
These stories are an extra peek at Auggie before he started at Beecher Prep and during his first year there. Listeners get to see him through the eyes of Julian, the bully; Christopher, Auggie's oldest friend; and Charlotte, Auggie's new friend at school. Together, these three stories are a treasure for listeners who don't want to leave Auggie behind when they finish Wonder.
The unforgettable best seller Wonder, now a major motion picture, has inspired a nationwide movement to choose kind. Now parents and educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger listeners with this gorgeous audiobook, featuring Auggie and Daisy on an original adventure, written by R. J. Palacio. Over 15 million people have fallen in love with Wonder and have joined the movement to choose kind. Now younger listeners can meet Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, and his beloved dog, Daisy.
Penguin presents the audio edition of We're All Wonders by R J Palacio, read by Kivlighan de Montebello. I know I can't change the way I look. But maybe, just maybe, people can change the way they see.... In this short story, listeners experience what it's like to live in Auggie's world - a world in which he feels like any other kid, but he's not always seen that way. We're All Wonders taps in to every child's longing to belong and to be seen for who they truly are.
Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation.
In R. J. Palacio's best-selling collection of stories, Auggie & Me, which expands on characters in Wonder, audiences were introduced to Julian's grandmother, Grandmre. Here, Palacio presents Grandmre's heartrending story: how she, a young Jewish girl, was hidden by a family in a Nazi-occupied French village during World War II; how the boy she and her classmates once shunned became her savior and best friend.
Sara Blum lives an idyllic life. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation arrives in her small French town, separating her from her parents and forcing the young Jewish girl into hiding. Sara's classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation.
Playaway is changing the way kids read along. Every Wonderbook is a print book with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning and fun.
Penguin presents the complete audiobook of Wonder by R. J. Palacio, read by Nick Podehl, Kate Rudd and Diana Steele.
'My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.'
Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside. But ordinary kids don't make other ordinary kids run away screaming in playgrounds. Ordinary kids aren't stared at wherever they go.
Astonishingly powerful, WONDER is a story you'll never forget.
Born with a terrible facial abnormality, Auggie has been home-schooled by his parents his whole life. Now, for the first time, he's being sent to a real school. All he wants is to be accepted - but can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, underneath it all?
And there is music, lots of music. This includes both recorded and live performances by Simon alone and with Art Garfunkel, as well as music that influenced Simon, like gospel and doo-wop tunes and South African township jive. The music appears in the context of the story that Gladwell and Headlam are telling about Simon and his creative growth.
Sold! Thanks for this thoughtful review. 2021 has been my year of discovering the joy of audiobooks. At first, I bought them to help with insomnia, but that was a bust, as the good ones kept me awake even later. Just one more chapter before I sleep!
In an age of simplistic and repetitive choruses, many churches are rediscovering the blessing of theologically rich and biblically informed songs. In The Poetic Wonder of Isaac Watts, Douglas Bond introduces us to "the father of English hymnody." Douglas Bond urges Christians to delight in the grandeur, beauty, and joy of Watts' poetry. We pray that you would regain a sense of God's majesty as we celebrate the God-given poetic wonder of Isaac Watts.
From Spurgeon to Luther, certain lives throughout church history are remembered as special testaments of God's faithfulness. With Dr. Steven J. Lawson as the series editor, the Long Line of Godly Men Profile Series offers readers an opportunity to learn from these exemplary lives.
Embark on an epic adventure with Dawn of Wonder audiobook by Jonathan Renshaw. Immerse yourself in a world full of mystery and danger as Aedan navigates through secrets and discoveries. With the mesmerizing narration by Tim Gerard Reynolds, this science fiction and fantasy novel will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ready for an exhilarating journey? Listen and download for free on Ezaudiobookforsoul.com. A thrilling experience awaits!
As the sun began to set on a tranquil evening, I found myself completely engrossed in the captivating world of Dawn of Wonder audiobook by Jonathan Renshaw. Curled up in my cozy reading nook, I let the mesmerizing narration by Tim Gerard Reynolds transport me to a realm of science fiction and fantasy like never before.
The story follows Aedan, a young and spirited adventurer, as he embarks on a journey filled with mystery and danger. Set against the backdrop of Mistyvales, a serene town about to be shaken to its core by a foreboding warning from a high-ranking official. This sets in motion a series of events that lead Aedan to the gates of the royal academy, where secrets abound and discoveries await.
Immerse yourself in the magical world of Middle-earth with The Hobbit audiobook by J.R.R. Tolkien. Narrated by the talented Andy Serkis, this captivating tale follows Bilbo Baggins on an epic adventure filled with mythical creatures, treacherous quests, and the discovery of his own courage. Experience the enchantment for yourself and download The Hobbit audiobook for free on Ezaudiobookforsoul.com. A timeless classic that will transport you to a world beyond imagination.
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