Simona Chitescu-Weik has narrated 15 audiobooks on Listento.it by 14 authors, with an average listener rating of 4.3★ across 5 ratings. The most-rated is Honeysuckle Dreams.
A Light so Lovely
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Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time has captured the imagination of millions - from literary sensation to timeless classic and now a major motion picture starring Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Storm Reid, and Mindy Kaling. A Light so Lovely tells the story of the woman at the center of it all - her imagination, her faith, her pattern of defying categories, and what listeners today can learn from her legacy. Best-selling and beloved author Madeleine L'Engle, Newbery winner for A Wrinkle in Time, was known the world round for her imaginative spirit and stories. She was also known to spark controversy - too Christian for some, too unorthodox for others. Somewhere in the middle was a complex woman whose embrace of paradox has much to say to a new generation today. A Light so Lovely paints a vivid portrait of this enigmatic icon's spiritual legacy, starting with her inner world and expanding into fresh reflections of her writing for listeners today. Listen in on intimate interviews with L'Engle's literary contemporaries such as Philip Yancey and Luci Shaw, L'Engle's granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis, and influential fans such as Makoto Fujimura, Nikki Grimes, and Sarah Bessey, as they reveal new layers to the woman behind the stories we know and love. A vibrant, imaginative listen, this book pulls back the curtain to illuminate L'Engle's creative journey, her persevering faith, and the inspiring, often unexpected ways these two forces converged. For anyone earnestly searching the space between sacred and secular, miracle and science, faith and art, come and find a kindred spirit and trusted guide in Madeleine - the Mrs. Whatsit to our Meg Murry - as she sparks our imagination anew.
©2018 Sarah Arthur (P)2018 Zondervan
Honeysuckle Dreams
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Brady Collins is juggling full-time fatherhood with the booming auto repair business he runs out of his barn. His ex-wife's sudden death has shaken him, but the devastating news that follows leaves him reeling: Sam is not his biological son. When Sam's wealthy maternal grandparents decide they want custody of the child, Brady knows he's in for the fight of his life. Brady's attorney tips him off that one major life change would virtually assure him of winning guardianship of baby Sam at the final hearing: the stability of an impending marriage. And his friend Hope is willing to step in as the loving and devoted fiancée. Local radio celebrity Hope Daniels has been driven by a solitary goal her entire life, and she's finally been offered her dream job—in Atlanta. Unfortunately, her arrangement with Brady requires her presence in Copper Creek, and she is faced with missing the chance of a lifetime or standing in the way of a dear friend’s dreams. Both Hope and Brady would give their lives for beautiful Sam. But can they give their trust to one another? With this new novel in the Blue Ridge Romance series, Honeysuckle Dreams shines light on the complicated and beautiful angles of love.
©2018 Denise Hunter (P)2018 Thomas Nelson
Murder in the City of Liberty
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Hamish DeLuca and Regina “Reggie” Van Buren have a new case—and this one could demand a price they’re not willing to pay. Determined to make a life for herself, Reggie Van Buren bid goodbye to fine china and the man her parents expected her to marry and escaped to Boston. What she never expected to discover was that an unknown talent for sleuthing would develop into a business partnership with the handsome, yet shy, Hamish DeLuca. Their latest case arrives when Errol Parker, the leading base stealer in the Boston farm leagues, hires Hamish and Reggie to investigate what the Boston police shove off as a series of harmless pranks. Errol believes these are hate crimes linked to the outbreak of war in Europe, and he’s afraid for his life. Hamish and Reggie quickly find themselves in the midst of an escalating series of crimes. When Hamish has his careful constructed life disrupted by a figure from his past, he is driven to a decision that may sever him from Reggie forever . . . even more than her engagement to wealthy architect Vaughan Vanderlaan.
©2019 Rachel McMillan (P)2019 Thomas Nelson
A Dolphin Wish
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Join twins Mia and Maddie and their sidekick little sister, LuLu, as they travel the country finding adventure, mystery, and sometimes mischief along the way. Together with their famous mother, singer Gloria Glimmer, and their slightly wacky nanny, Miss Twist, the sisters learn lessons about being good friends, telling the truth, and a whole lot more. In A Dolphin Wish, a three-night stop in the city of San Diego seems like it might be just the break the girls need - lovely weather and great sights to see. That is until they hear animal handlers at Watery World talking about the trouble they've been having keeping the animals in their habitats. Mia and her sisters cannot resist a challenge, and they talk Miss Twist into another visit to the educational amusement park to search for clues as to what or who is helping the animals escape.
©2016 Natalie Grant (P)2016 Zondervan
London Art Chase
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In London Art Chase, the first title in the new Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series, listeners meet 10-year-old twins Mia and Maddie and their adorable little sister, LuLu. All the girls are smart, sassy, and unique in their own ways, each with a special little something that adds to great family adventures. There is pure excitement in the family as the group heads to London for the first time to watch Mom, famous singer Gloria Glimmer, perform. But on a day trip to the National Gallery, Maddie witnesses what she believes to be an art theft and takes her sisters and their beloved and wacky nanny, Miss Julia, on a wild and crazy adventure as they follow the supposed thief to his lair. Will the Glimmer Girls save the day? And will Maddie find what makes her shine?
©2016 Natalie Grant (P)2016 Zondervan
Grace from the Rubble
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"Readers should have tissues at hand before beginning Bishop's affecting story. This incredible and empathetic story is a testament to the powers of forgiveness, fellowship, and redemption." (Publishers Weekly, starred review) The heart-stirring story of how the father of a young woman killed in the Oklahoma City bombing and the father of her killer, Timothy McVeigh, forged an unlikely friendship and found forgiveness. In what was to become the deadliest attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor, the Oklahoma City bombing was one in a long line of violent attacks that have left communities across the nation searching for healing and hope. With the soaring message of the power of love to conquer evil, Grace from the Rubble tells the intertwining stories of four captivating individuals: Julie Welch, a young professional full of promise, and Tim McVeigh, the troubled mind behind the horrific event; Bud Welch, a father whose only daughter (Julie) was murdered, and Bill McVeigh, the father of her killer. With searing details by first-hand witnesses, including the Governor of Oklahoma, masterful storyteller Jeanne Bishop describes the suspenseful scenes leading up to that fateful day and the dramatic events afterward as one father buried his daughter and the other saw his only son arrested and tried for mass murder. Vivid and haunting, this true story is rich with memories and beautiful descriptions of the nation's heartland, a place of grit and love for neighbors and family. Bishop tells how murder affected her own family and led her to meet Bud and, ultimately, how she learned to see humanity amidst inhuman violence. With compassion for all who have been touched by tragedy, this poignant narrative will touch your heart with the astonishing forgiveness that led to an extraordinary friendship.
©2020 Jeanne Bishop (P)2020 Zondervan
The Bedtime Book
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New York Times best-selling author Mary Engelbreit presents The Bedtime Book, a beautifully narrated audiobook of sleepy time text. From endearing poems and snuggly stories to sweet blessings and precious prayers, each minute of The Bedtime Book features different ways for you to lull your little one to sleep, making this an audiobook you can turn to night after night. Mama comes to tuck you in, Pulls the covers to your chin, Squeezes fingers, squeezes toes, Lays a kiss upon your nose. From bedtime prayers, poems, and sleepy-time rhymes to short stories, The Bedtime Book gives you and your child a soothing bedtime world to explore as they prepare to drift off to sleep. Each reading selection can be enjoyed by children, adults, and caretakers alike. The Bedtime Book contains 12 unique experiences that can be listened to straight through or broken up and combined for a different bedtime adventure every night. It has entries that range from short prayers to several unique stories you won’t find anywhere else.
©2017 Zondervan (P)2017 Zondervan
Miracle in Music City
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In this third title in the Faithgirlz Glimmer Girls series by Natalie Grant, Miracle in Music City, the Glimmer Girls are at it again - looking for a mystery to solve. Gloria wants her daughters to learn they aren't too young to make a difference, so she gets them involved in her annual benefit and auction. But as things often do with the trio of smart and sassy sisters, they get themselves and their nanny, Miss Julia, involved in a lot more than just helping Mom raise money for a worthy and wonderful cause.
©2016 Natalie Grant (P)2016 Zondervan
The Lost Son
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This story of the prodigal son teaches the power of God's love and forgiveness. God is always happy when lost people come back to him. Listeners experience the love of God through the story of a loving father in this My First level book.
©2009 Zondervan (P)2016 Zondervan
Fiona, It's Bedtime
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It's time to go to bed, but Fiona can’t fall asleep! Help your favorite hippo say good night to all her animal friends at the zoo before she snuggles up with her mama and settles in for a warm and safe slumber. A follow-up to the New York Times best-selling Fiona the Hippo and A Very Fiona Christmas, Fiona, It’s Bedtime showcases the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens. This audiobook is the perfect bedtime story for children ages four to eight. Fiona, It’s Bedtime takes kids on a nighttime adventure as they get to hear how the zoo animals sleep at night. Fiona, It’s Bedtime is the perfect gift for Fiona enthusiasts, birthdays, and holiday gift giving. Check out other titles in the Fiona the Hippo series: Fiona the Hippo and A Very Fiona Christmas.
©2020 Richard Cowdrey (P)2020 Zonderkidz
Night Night Devotions
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Bedtime is the perfect opportunity to snuggle your little ones close and remind them of God's presence and love. In this audiobook of 100 devotions for kids ages three to seven, best-selling author Amy Parker invites you to begin a tradition of prayer and devotions with your children to carry them through the years to come. Each of the devotions in Night Night Devotions begins with a Bible verse and includes Night Night questions to encourage interaction with your children. If you want to use the audiobook as a companion to Night Night Bible Stories, the devotions have corresponding titles that accompany each Bible story - with much more in between! Each devotion ends with a rhyming Night Night Prayer that emphasizes God’s love and care, such as: Dear God, I love you more than There are fishes in the sea, But there's no way that I could love you More than you love me! Night night, God. With memorable stories about God's faithfulness and sweet Night Night rhymes, this devotional is sure to become your family's new bedtime favorite.
©2019 Amy Parker (P)2019 Thomas Nelson
Fiona the Hippo
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Fiona the Hippo is a heroine for children and adults everywhere - smart, sassy, fearless Fiona will steal hearts and give listeners the courage to face whatever challenges they might have in their own lives. Fiona the Hippo, by New York Times best-selling artist Richard Cowdrey of Bad Dog, Marley fame, tells the story of Fiona, the adorable internet sensation from the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, who captured hearts around the world with her inspiring story and plucky personality. Born prematurely, at only 29 pounds, Fiona was not expected to live. But her spunk and determination (along with lots of love and support from her caregivers at the zoo) helped her thrive and become a happy, healthy hippopotamus. With every challenge she faced, Fiona let out a snort, wiggled her ears, and said, "I've got this." And she did! In this delightful story, inspired by the real adventure of this heroic hippo, join Fiona and her lovable animal friends at the zoo as she is introduced to the world in this whimsical and inspiring tale of perseverance and friendship. Fiona the Hippo: Illustrated by New York Times best-selling Richard Cowdrey Is an inspirational story for all listeners and hippo lovers everywhere
©2018 Richard Cowdrey (P)2018 Zonderkidz
Beyond Awkward Side Hugs
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It doesn’t have to be this weird.... When it comes to relationships between men and women, we have more questions than answers: How do we keep relationships with the opposite sex healthy - and still hug each other after small group? Is it possible for married men and women to be friends with people of the opposite sex? What does it mean to be a woman if you’re not a wife, or a man if you’re not a husband? Jesus’ pattern for church living was one of family - of brothers and sisters living in intimate, life-giving community with each other. With story, sensitivity, and hope, Beyond Awkward Side Hugs invites us to leave behind eroticized, fear-based patterns and move toward gendered, generous relationships between men and women of character as we love one another as Jesus did. “Beyond Awkward Side Hugs is a deep well of biblical wisdom, and Lea has written with nuance and clarity, humor and grace.” (Jen Pollock Michel, author of Surprised by Paradox and Keeping Place) “The church desperately needs a bigger vision for how men and women can flourish together in ministry and friendship, and Bronwyn Lea paints a vivid picture for how we’ll get there.” (Steve Wiens, author of Shining Like the Sun, Beginnings, and Whole)
©2020 Bronwyn Lea (P)2020 Thomas Nelson
Night Night Bible Stories: 30 Stories for Bedtime
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Before you say good night, snuggle your kids cozy close and enjoy favorite Bible stories for bedtime. Amy Parker, the author you know and love from the best-selling books Night Night, Farm and Night Night, Train, has released her first bedtime Bible storybook. Night Night Bible Stories includes 30 stories from the Old and New Testaments told in narration. Each Bible story features rhyming takeaways to remind little ones of God’s love and care along with a sweet bedtime prayer. Stories include: When the World Was Made The World’s Bravest Queen An Angel Visits Mary Jesus Lives Go Tell the World! Bedtime is the perfect time to share with your children timeless messages of faith from the Bible. For old and new fans of Amy Parker Night Night books, Night Night Bible Stories is sure help your little ones fall asleep feeling safe and loved.
©2019 Amy Parker and Virginia Allyn (P)2019 Thomas Nelson
Made for This
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Have you ever asked yourself, “Why am I here?” Recognize your calling, find your place of service, and follow God to a life of purpose. In Made for This, a beautiful blend of best-selling books Anything and Restless, join Bible teacher Jennie Allen on a 40-day interactive journey that takes you through a step-by-step process to guide you in answering life’s ultimate question. Made for This will help you: Stop living afraid and insecure by discovering how God can use your dreams and passions for a greater purpose. Identify the threads in your life and how they intentionally weave together for a greater purpose. Trade control and safety for a life of God-honoring adventure by praying one prayer. Discover how to fully surrender to God and identify the threads of gifts, passions, places, relationships, and sufferings in your life - not to get what you want, but to find what God wants of you. The workbook graphics included in the audiobook companion PDF download to determine the individual threads and how to weave them together. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
©2019 Jennie Allen (P)2019 Thomas Nelson