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SPOTS FUN WITH FRIENDS  A spring collection of ten classic Spot tales brought to life in audio! Join the mischievous puppy, Spot, as he embarks on more adventures dressing up, playing and making a mess with friends!

This Tonie teaches kids about: 

• Acceptance
• Creating new experiences through friendship and play
• Strengthening family bonds

CORDUROY  Corduroy the teddy bear is waiting on a department store shelf for his new friend Lisa. Their friendship opens new doors, leading Corduroy on exciting adventures ranging from searching for a birthday present to visiting the theater and the laundromat for the first time. 

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Friendship
• Adventure
• Problem solving

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR AND FRIENDS  The classic stories of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Very Busy Spider and The Very Quiet Cricket come to life in this beautiful audio collection. Also featuring a special read-along of The Very Hungry Caterpillar narrated by Eric Carle himself, this compilation is complete with interesting facts and original tunes.

This Tonie teaches kids about: 

• Different bugs
• Perseverance
• Making new friends

HORTON HEARS A WHO!  Everyone's favorite elephant stars in this heartwarming and timeless story for readers of all ages. In the colorful Jungle of Nool, Horton discovers something that at first seems impossible: a tiny speck of dust contains an entire miniature world — Who-ville — complete with houses and grocery stores and even a mayor! But when no one will stand up for the Whos of Who-ville, Horton uses his elephant-sized heart to save the day. This tale of compassion and determination proves that any person, big or small, can choose to speak out for what is right.

This Tonie teaches kids:

• A person's a person, no matter how small
• Compassion towards others
• About being open to new ideas

National Geographic Dinosaur  Get ready to turn back time and discover the most amazing creatures to ever walk the Earth! Using fossil record, travel back in time with paleontologist, Nizar Ibrahim to uncover the fascinating world of dinosaurs. Meet prehistoric creatures as tall as houses and others that are as small as chickens. 

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Herbivores & Carnivores
• Fossil Record
• Dinosaur Defenses
• Geological Time Periods

LMNO PEAS  Get ready to roll through the alphabet with a jaunty cast of busy little peas. This Tonie features eight Keith Baker titles and original songs highlighting a variety of interests, hobbies, and careers— each themed to a letter of the alphabet. From Acrobat Peas to Zoologist Peas, this delightful production narrated by Stanley Tucci gives a wonderful sense of the colorful world we live in.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• The Alphabet
• Numbers
• Careers, Hobbies, and Interests

CHICKA CHICKA BOOM BOOM In this lively alphabet rhyme, all the letters of the alphabet race each other to the top of the coconut tree. Will there be enough room? There’s only one way to find out! Includes English and Spanish versions. 

This Tonie teaches kids about: 

• The alphabet
• Spanish
• Counting
• Rhyming

GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE

Dance along with Gerald in this audio edition of the bestselling picture book classic, read by Hugh Laurie.

Gerald the giraffe longs to go to the great Jungle Dance, but how can he join in when he doesn’t know how to tango or two-step? Everyone knows that giraffes can’t dance ... or can they?
With lots of music to boogie along to, this fun-filled audio book is guaranteed to get little ones dancing.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Embracing Differences
• Building Confidence
• Acceptance

CAT IN THE HAT

All of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters together in one adventure-packed collection. Double the trouble with The Cat in the Hat and The Cat in the Hat Comes Back along with four other classic stories. Enjoy a world full of silly creatures, wacky word play, and the ABC’s in a fun and imaginative way.

This Tonie teaches kids about: 

• Responsibility
• Honesty
• The Alphabet
• Gratitude

JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH

James Henry Trotter lives with two ghastly hags. Aunt Sponge is enormously fat with a face that looks boiled and Aunt Spiker is bony and screeching. He's very lonely until one day something peculiar happens. At the end of the garden, a peach starts to grow and GROW AND GROW. Inside that peach are seven very unusual insects - all waiting to take James on a magical adventure. But where will they go in their GIANT PEACH and what will happen to the horrible aunts if they stand in their way? There's only one way to find out...

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Friendship
• Never Giving Up
• Dreaming BIG

DRAGONS LOVE TACOS

Dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos. Buckets and buckets of tacos. 

Unfortunately, where there are tacos, there is also salsa. And if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa...oh, boy. You're in red-hot trouble.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Cause and Effect
• Food
• Friendship

RAPUNZEL AND OTHER FAIRY TALES

Five lovingly retold fairy tales take your little listener on a journey of imagination where magic is real and anything is possible.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Caring for others
• Perseverance through adversity
• Curiosity and new experiences
• Kindness towards all
• Forgiveness
• The power of believing in oneself

PLANET OMAR

 Welcome to the imaginative brain of Omar! Omar and his family have just moved, and he is NOT excited about starting at a new school. What if the work is too hard or the kids are mean or the teacher is a zombie alien?! But when Omar makes a new best friend, things start looking up. That is, until a Big Mean Bully named Daniel makes every day a nightmare! Luckily, Omar’s enormous imagination and goofy family help him get through life’s ups and downs.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Different cultures and religions
• Being true to yourself
• Positivity

GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU

Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find the right way to describe just how great your feelings are. But, as Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover, love is not an easy thing to measure! Enjoy listening to this sweet and touching story as you dance and sing along to the music and join in on the fun!

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Unconditional Love
• Gratitude
• Parent/Guardian Relationships

LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD

The Little Engine That Could is a classic tale of a little engine that, despite her size, triumphantly pulls a train full of wonderful things to the children waiting on the other side of a mountain. Cherished by audiences for 90 years, this classic collection includes six Little Engine stories of kindness and determination.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Perseverance
• Hard work
• Value of optimism

THE LION INSIDE

Fed up of being ignored by the other animals, Mouse wishes he could roar like Lion. But, as he discovers, even the biggest, bossiest people are scared sometimes...and even the smallest creatures can have the heart of a lion! The Lion Inside is an award-winning modern classic that inspires children to face their fears and “find their roar”.

This collection includes two additional stories from the world of Rachel Bright & Jim Field, The Whale Who Wanted More and The Way Home for Wolf!

 This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Being true to yourself
• Friendship
• Confidence

ANGELINA BALLERINA

Angelina is a charming little mouse who dreams of becoming a famous ballerina at Camembert Academy. Pull on that tutu and join Angelina and her friends through ten stories as they meet a Princess, celebrate Angelina’s birthday, and attend the biggest event in Mouseland – the Royal Wedding.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Ballet dancing
• Performing
• Problem solving

DR. SEUSS GREEN EGGS AND HAM

This collection of seven titles offers a captivating listening experience filled with wacky rhymes, whimsical tales, important life lessons, and Dr. Seuss's signature charm.

• In Green Eggs and Ham, Sam-I-Am persistently tries to convince Guy-Am-I to try green eggs and ham, leading to a surprising discovery.
• I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew follows a carefree traveler who encounters a series of misfortunes on his journey, teaching him valuable life lessons along the way.
• Tadd and Todd introduces two characters who constantly mix up their identities, resulting in comical confusion.
• Too Many Daves hilariously portrays a mother who names all her sons Dave, leading to chaotic situations.
• Fox in Socks presents a tongue-twisting adventure filled with clever wordplay and challenges.
• Mr. Brown Can Moo showcases Mr. Brown's talent for mimicking sounds, engaging readers in interactive fun. This collection offers a colorful and captivating reading experience, filled with whimsical tales, important life lessons, and Dr. Seuss's signature charm.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Trying New Things
• Problem-Solving
• Playful Curiosity

SPOOKY TALES

This spooky collection features three classic stories adapted for young listeners in a very kid-friendly way.

First, join the legendary Glenn Close as she narrates "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Follow the adventures of Ichabod Crane, a timid schoolteacher, as he encounters the infamous Headless Horseman in the eerie town of Sleepy Hollow. Next, dive into the fascinating world of science and monsters with the story of "Frankenstein" and marvel at the incredible creation brought to life by a young scientist. Finally, witness the transformation of Dr. Jekyll into the mischievous and unpredictable Mr. Hyde in our take on the "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde"

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Facing Your Fears
• Empathy
• Making Good Choices

THE VELVETEEN RABBIT

When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become Real." Margery Williams' enchanting story about a toy rabbit will live forever in the hearts of children, and comes alive through this unforgettable rendition narrated by Meryl Streep.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Vulnerability
• Looks don’t matter
• Hardships are a part of life

PETER AND THE WOLF

The narrator tells the children's story of Peter and the Wolf while the orchestra illustrates it. Additionally Leonard Bernstein narrates Camille Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals. A combination of music and storytelling on this double bill will delight children and parents alike in this musical adventure by the Philadelphia Orchestra.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Instruments
• Orchestral music
• Imagination

THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ 

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz comes to Tonies! This beloved classic written by L. Frank Baum follows Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas, as she embarks on a magical journey to the colorful land of Oz. Accompanied by The Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion, and her dog, Toto, she encounters new friends and faces challenges in her quest to find the Wizard who can help her return home.

This Tonie teaches kids about:

• Courage
• Friendship
• Belonging
• Self-discovery