Social Dreaming

The third annual Alchemy Lecture took place in the fall of 2024 at York University, to a sold-out in-person audience and hundreds of online viewers tuning in from multiple continents. Gathered by Dr. Christina Sharpe, these Alchemists—four thinkers and practitioners who work across a range of disciplines and geographies—shared their ideas of city life, its structures and architectures, and how radically different these can and should be organized to support community needs. Their urgent, poignant, and inventive lectures have been captured and expanded in this audiobook.

Snuggle up and drift off with your favorite furry friends. In Furry Friends’ Bedtime Journey, little listeners are invited to follow a cast of adorable animal pals as they wind down from a day full of fun and adventure. From soft bunny yawns to sleepy bear hugs, this book is filled with heartwarming moments and gentle rhymes that guide your child toward a peaceful night’s sleep. This soothing story captures the warmth of friendship, the magic of nighttime, and the joy of being together. Perfect for end-of-day cuddles, it’s a loving reminder that bedtime is better when shared.

Whitney Wallace, our elementary-school-aged heroine, has a pretty active imagination and no problems getting into trouble. Now, you can listen to three of her fun adventures in one amazing volume.

Shy, introverted Jane lives out a fantasy life in her online blog, where she writes elaborate posts about a teen girl with a glamorous life and a gorgeous boyfriend—two things Jane definitely doesn’t have. She only has her writing and her BFFs Camila and Leo, who she shares everything with—except the fact that she’s leading a double life online. Jane’s real life and her online life do not mix.

Enna is a girl who doesn't believe in herself and often utters the phrase, "I can't do that!" One night in a dream, she sees all the possible future versions of herself, discovering that she can be any of those versions with time, knowledge, and dedication. She develops a growth mindset throughout her journey, and instead of saying, "I can't do that," she learns to say, "I can't do that yet!"

What do we do when we can't fall asleep? The child in this story has racing thoughts—funny, silly, and scary—that are running on a cycle they can't stop. It's only when they begin to think to themselves: Do any of these thoughts have merit? Am I in any danger right here and now? that they are finally able to settle down. This lovely picture book is a simple but complex message about acknowledging anxiety without succumbing to it that will appeal to so many little ones (and adults) out there who find that nighttime is when their thoughts carry the most weight.

It’s bedtime for baby. But before baby goes to sleep, he tells Mom about all the things he wants to dream about. From soaring across clouds of vanilla ice cream to driving a train across the ocean, baby can do anything! Including seeing his beloved Dada again.

Kat is excited to sleep in her own room—the big girl room—for the very first time. But her younger sister, Tina, is nervous to sleep in their old room without her. So Kat comes up with a plan: she'll give all of her stuffed animals to her younger sister, and every time Tina gets scared, she should hold them close and be reminded of all the wonderful things each animal represents: bravery, creativity, love, and imagination. But that night, as a storm thunders outside their windows, it turns out that the big girl room can feel a bit lonely. And Kat might be the one who needs the extra support.

While growing up, you need to learn many things like being confident, responsible, and honest. But when grown-ups try to explain these values, it might be a bit difficult to understand them. Through these stories, you will discover the true meaning of different values, and why they're so important.

Actress, singer, and mother Hilary Duff offers a beautiful and inspiring audiobook about bravery and love.

Children's audiobook with forest animals as characters. Your child will adore this endearing tale of exploration, friendship and appreciating differences in others. This audiobook brings to life bear cub, Gus’s, and deer fawn, Dash’s exciting experiences with forest animal friends, to help your child overcome and face fears.

Who is your hero? Isabella's include US astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley - but there's no bigger hero than Isabella's own mommy! Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery - and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self.

Despite some silly, sleepy mistakes, genteel Jackson finds a fun and quiet activity for each of his noisy neighbors. He finally gets a great night's sleep–and discovers three new friends in the morning.

It is time for bed, and Mr. Panda reminds his friends Hippopotamus, Skunk, Sheep, and Sloth that they each have forgotten to do something. Skunk has forgotten to take a bath; Hippopotamus needs to brush his teeth; Sloth is too tired to move; and much more. Mr. Panda is there to remind them of the steps they've missed. As Lemur eventually finds out, however, even Mr. Panda can make a bedtime mistake!

Musical.ly megastar and recording artist Baby Ariel tells the inspiring story behind her empire of more than 35 million fans. Full of revealing personal anecdotes and advice! Ariel is all about opening up and being goofy, funny, and completely herself. In her debut audiobook, she talks about every step of her amazing journey: from the good (like being on the cover of Billboard, filming music videos for her original songs, and meeting her amazing fans) to the bad (like overcoming anxiety, handling breakups, and dealing with haters and bullies).

If you are a parent looking for bedtime stories for your child, to help build their self-confidence and develop their bravery and sense of adventure, this is the perfect book for you. Bravery, wits, and kindness aren’t things you can find in a shop, nor do they magically show up at your doorstep. They are gifts that spark from the inside and grow every time you choose to do the right thing. Being true to yourself might not always be the easiest thing to do, but in the end, it’s what makes you who you are.

In simple rhyme with a universal message, this book celebrates diverse children, their power to inspire all those around them, and the invisible bonds of family and humanity that can never be broken. Listeners are encouraged to shine their light and positivity on those around them and to always lift each other up. We are all one, living together on our planet, connected under the sun, the moon and the stars.

Follow Little Owl as he explores new experiences and faces childhood fears under the careful guidance of his mummy. Together, they make bathtime and bedtime fun, make a new friend and go to school for the very first time. Little Owl may be nervous but it doesn’t stop him from overcoming new challenges and having fun along the way.

Meet Jay and Kay, the curious orca siblings as they go on an amazing adventure full of discovery and new experiences to the beautiful Coral Sea! They make new friends and learn how they are living in the tropical sea. Wise Granny shares her insights with the little ones and gives new challenges to Jay and Kay. Let's go on an exciting journey with Jay and Kay! This audiobook will teach children the importance of being kind and supportive to one another. It will inspire children to have the courage to be innovative and take action in keeping the ocean and our planet clean.

Meet Dipz the neuron! Dipz sends messages to and from your brain, helping your body do everything it needs to, but sometimes these messages can be delayed or get lost in someone with Dyspraxia/ DCD. Find out more about Dipz and his neuron friends in this informative and compact book about Dyspraxia.