Peter McDonald

Mr. Herrera, Mr. Diego, and his grandson Edward decide to hold a town festival so people in their town can meet each other and have fun. Author - Peter McDonald. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

This audiobook is a biography of Sojourner Truth, an African American woman who escaped slavery in 1826 and drew large crowds speaking out against slavery. It begins with her life as a slave and follows her journey to freedom and national recognition...

On Friendship Day, Mrs. Adams asks her students to share personal examples of what it means to be a friend. Five stories are told about friends helping each other during bad times, protecting each other from danger, enjoying each other's company, and...

Fanny Jackson Coppin was born a slave. After attaining her freedom, she pursued an education and eventually attended Oberlin College, the only college in America at the time that would accept African American students. She took classes there, but she...

The land and cultures of people living on the Serengeti Plain, in Morocco, on the Sahara Desert, and in South Africa are explored. Author - Peter McDonald. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

The book tells the history of Habitat for Humanity starting in 1968 when Millard and Linda Fuller had the idea to use volunteers to build affordable homes for needy families. It traces the organization's growth into an international organization that...

In the late 1800s, many people came to the United States. This caused the populations of big cities to double in size. Many of these people were poor, and their children had to get jobs. These children sold newspapers on the street and were called...

Making a piñata and sharing it at a party are fun activities for friends. Author - Peter McDonald. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

It is raining the morning of Ray's birthday and when he finds that no one else is awake, he thinks everyone forgot his big day. He tells himself that maybe when you turn eight, you are no longer a kid, and you don't need your family. His cat, Zipper,...

In this tall tale, Tommy Tickles (who is in a wheelchair) moves to Tall Town. He goes to school before classes start and discovers that the door to the building is on the second floor. He sees his new teacher, Mr. Chew, who is stuck on the second...

Venezuela is a country in northern South America. In 1498, Christopher Columbus became the first European to visit the country. Venezuela was governed by Spain until 1811, when it started to fight for its independence. In 1821, the country finally...

Villages from continents around the world are featured. Characteristics of each village are described. Author - Peter McDonald. Narrator - Highlights for Children. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

Jim Abbott was born with only one hand, but his dream was to play baseball. As he grew up, many people doubted he would reach his goal, but he was determined to prove them wrong. Abbott eventually played in the Olympics and went on to play in the...