Showing results by narrator "Susie Hackel" in All Categories

Gal and Galit were sure—it was a spaceship! They gathered all their friends, set off on an adventure full of little fears and big laughs…and discovered that things aren’t always what they seem. One curious cat, a cheerful driver with a little flute, and a whole lot of imagination—that’s the secret to this funny and exciting adventure, reminding us that inside every quiet night, a giant story may be hiding.

1941: When Nancy’s world is blown apart by the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, she volunteers to travel to the Philippines to serve at the front. She soon finds herself working in a field hospital on the Bataan Peninsula in the thick of the fighting, experiencing the horrors of war first hand.

In a magical world of fairies, two fairies are destined to protect their world from danger by the Fairy King and Queen. However, they are forbidden to make contact with the mortal world.

Meet Lisa-May Midé and her Cruising Crew—a spirited group of women in their 60s facing retirement head-on. When a lifeless body is discovered, their leisurely cruise takes a sinister turn. Lisa-May finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and murder. Battling ageist suspicions and navigating the waters of friendship, the group of women unravel the secrets hidden beneath the ship's glimmering surface. With humor, resilience, and a bond forged through decades, the Cruising Crew proves that the journey to solving a mystery is just as exciting as the destination.

Daksha lives in a hamlet on the Himalayas. As an orphan, she learns native medicine by assisting a vaidya. A chance encounter brings her to the notice of people, who move her to town and admit her to a school.

In a forest that mirrors our own world, water is metered, history is rewritten, and creatures are soothed into submission with shiny trinkets and sweet mist. This is life behind the Curtain, a subtle fabric of control maintained by the Thirteen. Fox, marked by a shard of painful truth, thinks he is alone in his doubts. Everything changes when he meets Kit, a young soul whose quiet questions match his own. Together, they embark on a dangerous exploration that reveals the intricate mechanisms of their world.

Join Sophie, a magical unicorn, on a sparkling adventure of friendship and self-discovery, teaching valuable lessons for little ones aged 3 to 9.

When a hungry, mistreated dog flees his careless master, he meets a small sparrow whose cleverness and loyalty change his fate—if only for a moment. The sparrow guides the weary dog through town, stealing scraps of food to ease his hunger and offering companionship where none had been shown before. But when cruelty intervenes, the story turns. What follows is a darkly playful chain of events in which the smallest creature proves the most relentless, and injustice is answered not with mercy, but with reckoning.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Seeds of the Future and experience the compelling world of Beanie the bear!

Meet Fred, a large mixed-breed hound living with a cop. Fred pretends he’s a police dog, making up heroic tales to impress his next-door buddy, Bitz, a small, scruffy poodle owned by the Johnsons. So how can Fred admit he’s been faking it all this time when Bitz asks for his help? A newly-acquired cat named Fritz has run off, and if he doesn’t return, Bitz could be sent to the pound, thanks to those Johnson twins and their constant sibling rivalry.

Mrs. Fuzzy is a heartwarming children's book about an old woman who can talk to animals. The book offers a unique perspective on the world of animals, as seen through the eyes of a kind and compassionate lady beloved by her town.

In her compelling narrative, Jenny blossoms from a dreamy girl into a resolute woman and a doting mother, balancing motherhood's joys and a flourishing real estate career. Beyond living her dreams, she emerges as a beacon of inspiration, enchanting the world with her heartwarming children's books and mesmerizing artworks. This memoir isn't just her life story—it's a tribute to resilience and dreaming audaciously, inspiring all dreamers to reach for the stars. A heartfelt gift from Jenny to you, Jenny's Dream is a celebration of dreams and their magic.

Walk Good Business is a shot across the bow of profitability maximization. These two words are taught at business schools around the world. These two words are also thought about, spoken, and acted upon in just about every business, regardless of its product and/or service offering

Minki has trouble telling "p" and "q" apart in her set of wooden letters. One day, she throws "p" and "q" out of the window. The letters stomp away to the Word Fairy, and announce they are never going back. With "p" and "q" missing, many words become meaningless.

This children's story is about Minnie, who is a little bird with a big problem! Minnie can’t fly because one of her wings does not open fully. Left behind in the nest while her brother and sisters go out flying, Minnie tries hard to fly, and one day, she learns to swim! That’s right. Minnie becomes a bird who has learned to swim.

The Ant Thief is the story of Noira, the ant who wears a diamond ring and tells everyone that it is a gift from a king, for her bravery. She becomes as famous as the Great Traveller Ant. But the fact is, Noira is a thief.

Hop, a grasshopper, makes friends with Chomp, a caterpillar. Hop loves to play, while Chomp only eats. Then one day, Chomp disappears! Hop looks for his friend everywhere. His mother tells him that Chomp is no longer a caterpillar. He is a pupa, and will soon become a butterfly.

Bala-Gala lives in the forest of Gamba-Bamba. Whenever he or his friends are threatened, Bala-Gala bravely faces the danger. But who is Bala-Gala? Is he a deer, a tiger, a dinosaur, or a dragon? The answer will delight kids, as will the story.

Ellie loves unicorns and helping the environment by recycling metal cans. Join Ellie and her friends on an adventure to collect a million cans. Along the way, they learn that all metal can be recycled, and they soon discover that teamwork and the willingness to share and adapt can help them achieve their goals.

Turn everyday moments into powerful listening lessons! In 50 Tips to improve Your Child’s Listening Skills, Yaffa Turgeman shares simple, heart-centered ways to help children become calm, attentive, and confident listeners. Each tip is practical, gentle, and designed to work in real-life situations — from the morning rush to bedtime routines.