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‘A gutsy, heartfelt novel’ Sunday Times ‘[Shriver’s] best novel yet’ Independent on Sunday ‘A surprising sledgehammer of a novel’ The Times ‘Shriver is brilliant on the novel shock that is hunger… glorious, fearless, almost fanatically hard-working prose’ Guardian ‘Lionel...

The narrator in this story idolizes his older brother. But when big brother leaves for the army, the young boy must fill his brother's shoes by looking after their family.

This charming story follows the adventures of an older sister as she comes to terms with the arrival of her little brother. Through this story, children can learn how to manage feelings such as jealousy and resentment, while realizing that having a new family member doesn’t mean they will get any less love. In fact, there will be more love to go around!

Larry Blair shot to fame at just 19, coming from nowhere to take out the biggest ever cash prize in surfing. The outsider from Australia backed it up by winning Hawaii's revered Pipeline Masters at the world's deadliest wave, twice. In an instant, he was a household name, transcending sport to...

Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. She's even bet him that she'll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school. But Rafe left a big mark at HVMS, and no one will give Georgia a chance! Even worse, Rafe...

With ribald humor, wit, and incredible insight, Alan seamlessly moves back and forth in time, integrating stories from his childhood in Scotland and his experiences today as the celebrated actor of film, television, and stage. At times suspenseful, at times deeply moving, but always incredibly brave and honest, Not My Father's Son is a powerful story of embracing the best aspects of the past and triumphantly pushing the darkness aside.

This intimate exploration of race and inequality in America tells the story of a journalist’s long-time relationship with his mentee, Jorell Cleveland, through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program and investigates Jorell's tragic fatal shooting. In 2005, soon after Ben Westhoff moved to St...

Adam rips parenthood a new one, telling it straight about what adults must do if they don't want to have to support their kids forever. Using his own crappy childhood as a cautionary tale, and touting the pitfalls of the kind of helicopter parenting so pervasive today, Daddy, Stop Talking is the only parenting book you should ever read.

A vibrant and lyrical audiobook that follows two brothers on a journey through their inner-city neighborhood, showing off the beauty and life lessons to be found within. My neighborhood ain't perfect, but it’s more than flashing lights seen on the six o’clock news. Follow a young boy as he...

In this moving audiobook, inspired by the author’s experience as a Syrian refugee, a child's profound love for his family's apple tree gives him courage when he must flee his homeland. When a young boy asks his parents why he doesn’t have a brother or sister, his mother replies that on the...

Celebrate brothers everywhere with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this lively audiobook starring Eric Carle’s classic storybook character! The perfect listen for sibling birthdays, baby announcements, and more! Brother… You show me that it’s cool To be caring and kind, And silly...

Actress, singer, mother, and New York Times bestselling author of My Little Brave Girl, Hilary Duff returns with an inspiring picture book—adapted for audio—filled with the dreams she has for her own son. A perfect parent-child listen! The sky has so much to show you, my little sweet boy...

Celebrate sisters everywhere with help from The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this lively audiobook starring Eric Carle’s classic storybook character! The perfect listen for sibling birthdays, baby announcements, and more! Sister… You brighten my day By just being you. Everything’s better...

An overbearing older sibling can really be a bear, but the child in this understated, gently humorous story finds out that they can have their advantages, too. "I live with a bear," the story's young narrator declares. The bear is loud, messy, uncouth, and very strong (too strong!). For some...

Sibling rivalry. Sometimes, a kid just isn't ready for some little squirt to come along and invade his space, his own room. So what if there's an extra bed in the room; isn't that where the stuffed animals are supposed to sleep? How could a couple of otherwise sensible parents just bring a new kid home without even consulting their very own son? Still, a younger sibling can be in need of a big brother's guidance.