VOX books: Books that Talk!
About VOX Books: VOX Books are hardcover picture books paired with a professionally narrated audio recording, creating a unique, all-in-one read-along experience. The VOX Reader, a small device attached to the front cover, plays the audio narration as children turn the pages. This allows kids to listen and read simultaneously, promoting literacy and engagement.
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Produced in cooperation with Common Mode Media
Karma is Three Cats: Life According to Taylor Swift’s Kitty Best Friends
Author: Bella Montgomery
Illustrator: Carolina Marando
Narrator: Ashton Haugen
Description
Meet the hardest-working cats in show biz! Join Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button—Taylor Swift’s BFFs (best feline friends)—as they walk you through life with the world’s biggest star. Follow along as they pull the invisible strings to help her smile, dream, write, perform, and more!
Sample:
I Am Yoga
Author: Susan Verde
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Narrator: Ashton Haugen
Description
An eagle soaring among the clouds or a star twinkling in the night sky . . . a camel in the desert or a boat sailing across the sea. Yoga has the power of transformation. Not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. As they grow, children encounter stress on many levels, from bad dreams to arguments with siblings to pressure from friends. Yoga can help young children strengthen their bodies, calm their minds, and become aware of the body-mind connection in a noncompetitive, playful way. It’s never too early to learn to be less stressed and more mindful. The word “yoga” means union. Yoga is the connection between mind and body. A yoga practice is a way to handle stress, find calm in your mind and strength in your body, and be present. I Am Yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it.
Sample:
I Am We: A Book of Community
Author: Susan Verde
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Narrator: Ashton Haugen
Description
Sometimes we may wonder, how does caring for ourselves help anyone else? But then we realize that the better we feel inside, the more we can be there for others—our friends, families, and communities. We are part of something bigger than ourselves, and when we each turn our goodness and compassion outward, we can create, learn, and love. From the New York Times bestselling team behind the I Am series comes a celebration of caring for ourselves AND others with open hearts and minds. Whether it’s listening to a friend, welcoming newcomers with open arms, or standing up against injustice, I Am We shows us what true community looks like—and the amazing things that can happen when we come together
Sample:
The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella (the Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Book #1 A Graphic Novel
(Book #1 in the The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella Series)
By Hello!Lucky and Sabrina Moyle
Narrated by Ashton Haugen
About: Blast off with The Cosmic Adventures of Astrid and Stella, first in an out-of-this world graphic novel series from Sabrina and Eunice Moyle, the bestselling creators Hello Lucky.
Meet Astrid and Stella These best friends are ready to fire up the turbo blasters and take off into the stratosphere They’ll just need a few things before it’s time to go: their special space suits, lots and lots of snacks, and their trusty robot, Bobo. When things go sideways, Astrid and Stella always rely on their go-to mottos to get them out of sticky situations: “We can do hard things ” and “Progress not perfection “
In their very first adventure, Astrid and Stella will discover the cute and cuddly planet Caturn and the beach-covered planet Bloop. At each stop, they’ll meet new pals, solve friendship conundrums, and stop one evil tyrant–with lots of dance breaks and snack attacks along the way. It’s all in a lightyear’s work for these intergalactic pals
Samples:
The Twelve Cats of Christmas
By Feather Flores
Narrated by Ashton Haugen
About: On the fourth day of Christmas, my true love gave me cats: FOUR on the gifts, THREE dressed up, TWO batting bows, and a kitten under the tree. From chasing ribbons and shredding paper to cuddling by the fire and climbing the Christmas tree (uh-oh), the sweet and mischievous kitties of this take on the classic ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ carol teach readers of all ages to celebrate the holiday season in feline fashion. With festive illustrations and text that invites readers to read it (or sing it!) aloud, this charming Christmas picture book is guaranteed to delight any cat lover. These cute cats will steal your heart – and your cookies for Santa!