Midwest Tape Weekly March 30, 2020

Young patrons will enjoy these kid-friendly audiobooks, videos, and music!

The Wiggles Fun and Games ABC • Children’s CD 12934278

$15.99

The One and Only Bob Katherine Applegate Harper Collins Publishers

Available May 5

KIDZ BOP Kids KIDZ BOP Party Playlist KIDZ BOP • Children’s CD 12810122 $10.99

AUDIOBOOK 8 Discs 12654737 $17.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Dolittle

PG 106 min. (2020) $77M Children’s

Available April 7

DVD 12687942 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12687943 $26.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12823114 $34.49 2 Discs

Mission Impawsible James Patterson, Steven Butler

Spies in Disguise

PG 102 min. (2019) $67M Children’s DVD 12634569 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12634570 $28.49 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12742337 $34.49 2 Discs

Hachette Audio

Available April 6

AUDIOBOOK 2 Discs 12444321 Simultaneous Release

$19.99

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VIDEO All Include Read-Along Subtitles

The Arabic Quilt

An Immigrant Story

The beautiful story of diversity follows a young girl named Kanzi whose most treasured reminder of her old home provides a pathway for acceptance in her new one.

UNK 12 min. (2020)

Available April 21 DVD

12674696 $29.24

The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity A Tale

of the Genius Ramanujan

A young mathematical genius from India searches for the secrets hidden inside numbers, and for someone who understands him, in this heartwarming biography.

UNK 15 min. (2020)

Available April 14 DVD

12779530 $29.24

Kaia and the Bees Buzzing with storytime potential, this young girl’s journey is an honest and relatable tale about bravery and compassion and the importance of bees to our world. UNK 11 min. (2020)

Available May 12 DVD

12779522 $29.24

Magnificent Homespun Brown A Celebration

The multifaceted exploration of the natural world and family bonds through the eyes of a young mixed-race narrator discusses feelings of self-worth and belonging.

UNK 12 min. (2020)

Frozen 2

Why was Elsa born with magical powers? The answer is calling her and threatening her kingdom. With Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, she’ll set out on a dangerous but remarkable journey.

PG 103 min. (2019) $477M DVD 12590173 $22.49 BLU-RAY+DVD 12590174 $29.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12733696 $33.74 Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 2 Discs

Playing with Fire

When an elite team of firefighters are unable to locate three children’s parents, they have their lives, jobs, and even their fire depot turned upside down. PG 95 min. (2019) $44M DVD 12590185 $23.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 12590186 $29.99 2 Discs

Playmobil The Movie

Inspired by the Playmobil brand toys. When her younger brother vanishes into the world of Playmobil, Marla is compelled to abandon her organized and structured life to rescue him.

PG 100 min. (2019) $1M DVD 12434595 $17.24

Elmo’s World Playdate!

In these fifteen all-new episodes, Elmo explores lots of ways to play with his new friend, Smartie the smartphone, and his old pal Mr. Noodle. NR 126 min.

DVD 12699012 $11.24

The world’s biggest teen idol since Hannah Montana!

JoJo Siwa

D.R.E.A.M. The Concert Experience

Extended Edition

It’s bow time! JoJo’s bringing the D.R.E.A.M. Tour to her hometown of Omaha, Nebraska.

And she’s giving a front-row seat in this exclusive extended version of her concert special! NR 78 min.

(2019) DVD 12657260 $12.74

Lego Jurassic World Legend of Isla Nublar

Set in 2012, a newly hired animal behaviorist and Assistant Manager of Park Operations team up on Isla Nublar to deal with everything the Jurassic World park throws their way.

NR 287 min. (2019)

Available March 31 DVD

12789821 $12.99 2 Discs

Emma!

Season 2: Emmatastic!

Children will walk, jump, skip, dance, or wheel their way to the garden. The next bowtiful adventure is waiting for them inside the music box.

UNK 150 min. (2019) DVD 12759338 $14.99

Available April 7 DVD

12674697 $29.24

¡Vamos! Let’s Go

Infinity Train

Follow Little Lobo and his dog Bernabe on a journey to the market, where they see many friends who sell candy, comic books, and puppets in this enthralling bilingual story.

UNK 20 min. (2019)

Join Tulip on a mindbending journey. With puzzles and perils awaiting them in every car, and the relentless Steward on their trail, will Tulip ever find a way off the train and return home? TVPG 110 min. (2019)

to the Market

Available April 28 DVD

12721289 $29.24

Book 1

Available April 21 DVD

Teen Titans Go!

Season 5 Part 2

Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, Beast Boy, and Raven continue the fun with all-new comedic adventures, giving viewers a look at what life is really like as a teen superhero once the cape comes off. NR 270 min.

DVD 12800676 $14.24 2 Discs

12904448 $11.24

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AUDIOBOOK Bella’s Story W. Bruce Cameron

The Chaos Loop Peter Lerangis

Bella loves her boy Lucas.

Ond day she is picked up by Animal Control and sent far away. Bella decides to go to him and four hundred miles of Colorado wilderness won’t stop her.

The second installment of his electrifying trilogy about a boy who discovers that he alone can alter the course of history.

Tantor Audio

Available May 12 AUDIOBOOK 5 Discs

Harper Collins Publishers

Available May 5 AUDIOBOOK 8 Discs 12635363 $32.99

Simultaneous Release

Echo Mountain Lauren Wolk

12692375

$39.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

The List of Things That Will Not Change Rebecca Stead

Random House, Inc., Listening Library

A stunning tale of resilience, persistence, and friendship across three generations of strong women, set against the rough and ragged beauty of the mountain they all call home.

Available April 21 AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs

The latest from New York Times bestselling author Andrea Beaty!

Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion Andrea Beaty

Random House, Inc., Listening Library

12573433 $44.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

A beautiful, powerful reflection on a tragic history.

-Kirkus Reviews

When Dad tells Bea that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is thrilled and she’ll finally have a sister.

As the wedding day approaches, Bea will learn that making a new family brings questions, surprises, and joy.

Available April 7 AUDIOBOOK 4 Discs

Dreamscape Media, LLC

Iggy Peck teams up with the Questioneers to help investigate a supposedly haunted house and find the treasure that’s gone missing in this middle-grade novel!

12421890 $29.99

Simultaneous Release

Simultaneous Release

A Warrior’s Spirit Erin Hunter

A story about a young basketball player confronting the truth about his hero and grappling with right and wrong on and off the court.

A paperback collection of three thrilling, neverbefore-seen novellas: Pebbleshine’s Kits; Tree’s Roots; and Mothwing’s Secret.

Random House, Inc., Listening Library From two-time Newbery Medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII’s most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima.

Available April 7

AUDIOBOOK 1 Disc

12433996

$14.99

Simultaneous Release

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$31.99

Harper Collins Publishers

Available May 12 AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs 12597466

12779194

Replacements Available

The Turnover Mike Lupica

Simon & Schuster Audio

On the Horizon Lois Lowry

Available May 12

AUDIOBOOK 4 Discs

Available April 7 AUDIOBOOK 6 Discs 12471754

$29.99

$29.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Project Animal Rescue Alyssa Milano, Debbie Rigaud

We Dream of Space Erin Entrada Kelly Harper Collins Publishers

It’s January 1986. The launch of the Challenger is just weeks away, and Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in this story of family, friendship, and tragedy.

Scholastic

The local animal shelter might be closing–and it’s up to Hope Roberts to save it!

Available April 1 AUDIOBOOK 3 Discs

12881115 $29.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Available May 5 AUDIOBOOK 10 Discs

12694304 $39.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Prices and availability are subject to change without notice.

MUSIC Acapop! KIDS ACAPOP 1 Warner Bros.

Justin Roberts Wild Life

From some of the world’s most influential a cappella minds, Acapop! KIDS delivers current and classic hits, unforgettable and aspirational vocal performances, and best-in-class music videos.

CD 12766192 $11.99

Three-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts’s latest album has something for all ages.

Joined by an eclectic group of instrumentalists, this tender and uplifting collection of songs is his most personal project yet.

CD 12759467 $15.99

Chopin for Children,

Pinkfong Pinkfong Presents

Volume 3

Various Artists Dux Embark on a journey through the works of Chopin with a CD that includes piano concertos, waltzes, violin sonatas, and more.

CD 12708429 $19.99

Little Heart

Ruth & Emilia create a musical tale where a friendly alien helps a group of friends save their beloved bay. Listeners will rock their way through the three Rs: recycling, reducing, and reusing.

CD 12934277 $10.99

Rockabye Baby Music When bedtime comes around, it can be hard for little ones to lay low and fall asleep. This installment in the popular series features soothing, child-friendly versions of Snoop’s biggest hits, including Drop It Like It’s Hot. CD 12613248 $16.99

Lullaby Renditions of Ed Sheeran Various Artists

Rockabye Baby Music Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran has sold more than 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the bestselling artists in UK chart history. This collections sees his songs transformed into soothing lullabies.

CD 12742605 $16.99

Coming and Going

Omnivore Recordings

With over two billion views on YouTube, the song Baby Shark has become a pop culture phenomenon. Along with that popular song, this collection features other animal-themed songs, including Monkey Banana and The Penguin Dance.

CD 12467334 $13.99

An operetta for children based on a Persian children’s book written originally in 1998 by the famous contemporary Iranian author Nader Ebrahimi.

The story is about a little girl who is learning about love through a journey of experiences.

CD 12660686 $16.99

Various Artists

Includes the songs Just for Once; When the Day Turns Into Night; Nighttime Sounds; I’m Taking Care of You; and more.

CD 12721247 $17.99

Self Produced

Centrediscs Cmc

Lullaby Renditions of Snoop Dogg

Bedtime

Omnivore Recordings

The Best of Baby Shark

Ruth & Emilia Kokowanda Bay

Various Artists

Mister Rogers

Carpet Square Records

Includes the songs This Is Just the Day; Look and Listen; This Is My Home; Let’s Be Together Today; and Museum Waves.

CD 12721246 $17.99

You Are Special

Baa Baa Farms

Omnivore Recordings Includes the songs The Clown in Me; The Truth Will Make Me Free; Pretending; Did You Know?; and Everybody’s Fancy.

CD 12721245 $17.99

George Winston The Velveteen Rabbit

You’re Growing Omnivore Recordings

Valley Entertainment

Includes the songs Everything Grows Together; You Can Never Go Down the Drain; Days of the Week; and You’ve Got to Do It. CD 12721244 $17.99

The timeless children’s classic returns with George Winston’s 20th Anniversary Edition. On this recording George teamed up with Meryl Streep, who narrated this classic children’s story while George provided the solo piano soundtrack.

Special Edition CD 12731211 $16.99

Trolls

World Tour Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Various Artists RCA Records The colorful world found in the animated sequel comes to life with a soundtrack featuring a mix of musical styles that are showcased in the film.

CD 12748038 $12.99

Bari Koral It Takes a Little Kindness Loopytunes

A beloved children’s recording artist and internationally recognized kids yogi, Bari Koral’s catchy songs are in peak form on her latest album, which features an adorable yoga pose poster with popular plush bear Meddy Teddy tucked inside.

CD 12622178 $14.99

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video picks of the week $84 million box office

Birds of Prey

First-rate videos sure to be in high demand.

$22 million box office

Season 11 finale airs April 8!

Modern Family

Like a Boss

Starring: Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Starring: Rose Byrne, Salma Hayek, Tiffany Haddish

Season 10

Starring: Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vergara, Julie Bowen

Best friends Mia and Mel are in over their heads financially, and the prospect of a big buyout offer from a notorious titan of the cosmetics industry proves too tempting to pass up, putting Mel and Mia’s lifelong friendship in jeopardy.

R 83 min. (2020) Comedy

A twisted tale told by Harley Quinn herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham’s most nefariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. R 109 min. (2020) Action

Jay’s slated to be grand marshal in a Fourth of July parade, prompting the Pritchett-DunphyTuckers to set off a few too many fireworks. Phil All stumbles into a Seasons new career opportunity, while Available!

Claire grapples with her potentially changing role in the family.

UNK 473 min. (2019) Comedy DVD 12419983 $22.49 3 Discs

Available April 21

Available May 12

DVD 12687984 $23.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 12687985 $29.99 2 Discs

DVD 12764146 $21.74 BLU-RAY+DVD 12764147 $29.24 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12764148 $34.49 2 Discs

Sequel The Story of a New Name available on HBO! My Brilliant Friend (Italian)

$4 million box office

Series finale aired March 27!

Steven Universe

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

(French)

The Movie

Starring: Noemie Merlant, Adele Haenel, Luana Bajrami

Starring: Alba Rohrwacher, Margherita Mazzucco, Gaia Girace

Starring: Zach Callison, Deedee Magno, Estelle As immortal alien warriors, they project female humanoid forms from magical gems that are the core of their being. The Crystal Gems include Steven, a young halfhuman, half-Gem boy who inherited the gem of his mother, the former leader of the Crystal Gems.

TVPG 82 min. (2019) Children’s DVD 12444484 $14.99

Marianne is commissioned to paint a portrait of Héloïse, a reluctant bride-to-be.

Under the guise of companionship, Marianne observes Héloïse by day and secretly paints her at night. Over time intimacy and attraction grow as they share Héloïse’s first moments of freedom. R 121 min. (2019) Romance

A tale of best friends Lila and Elena, which started at school in the 1950s. As an elderly woman, Elena tries to unravel the mystery of her brilliant friend, who also became her worst enemy. TVMA 464 min.

(2018) Drama DVD 12296145 $33.99 2 Discs

Available June 23 DVD BLU-RAY

12633503 $26.24 12633502 $29.99

AVAILABLE MARCH 31

The Current War

Mr. Robot

The Purge

PG13 103 min. (2019) $6M Drama DVD 12764779 $17.24 BLU-RAY+DVD 12764780 $26.24 2 Discs

NR 642 min. (2019) Drama DVD 12714439 $29.99 4 Discs BLU-RAY 12714438 $33.74 4 Discs

NR 420 min. (2019) Horror DVD 12714442 $29.99 2 Discs

Director’s Cut

Season 4

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Season 2

Star Wars

The Rise of Skywalker

PG13 142 min. (2019) $515M Sci-Fi DVD 12635321 $22.49 BLU-RAY 12635322 $29.99 2 Discs 4K+BLU-RAY 12742346 $32.99 Ultimate Collector’s Edition, 3 Discs

SpongeBob SquarePants Season 11

NR 591 min. (2017) Children’s DVD 12759303 $16.49 3 Discs

Sergeant Lindsay Boxer tackles an ambitious case.

The 20th Victim James Patterson, Maxine Paetro NY Times Bestselling Author Hachette Audio

...heartfelt…

- Publishers Weekly

12465203 $34.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Live vibrantly, love openly, and embody kindness!

Big Summer Jennifer Weiner

NY Times Bestselling Author

NY Times Bestselling Author

Women’s Fiction

Women’s Fiction

12685859

12591310

Penguin Audio

$39.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

The latest blockbuster from Mary Kay Andrews.

Fearless and Free Victoria Osteen

Hello, Summer Mary Kay Andrews

Religion

NY Times Bestselling Author

Hachette Audio

Available April 28 AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs 12444856

$29.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

An unforgettable novel about friendship and forgiveness.

All Adults Here Emma Straub

Available May 5 AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs

Suspense

Available May 4 AUDIOBOOK 7 Discs

audiobook picks of the week

Macmillan Audio Romance

Available May 5 AUDIOBOOK 10 Discs 12586176

$39.99

Simon & Schuster Audio

Available May 19 AUDIOBOOK 9 Discs $39.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

A deeply personal biography of the late Senator John McCain.

The Luckiest Man Mark Salter

Simon & Schuster Audio Biography

Available June 2 AUDIOBOOK 12 Discs 12592008

$39.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

The latest mystery in the bestselling Book Retreat series.

Murder in the Storybook Cottage Ellery Adams NY Times Bestselling Author Tantor Audio Mystery

Available April 28 AUDIOBOOK 8 Discs 12635372 $39.99

After her husband went missing, Nina discovered that he had been leading a double life.

The New Husband D. J. Palmer NY Times Bestselling Author Macmillan Audio Suspense

Available April 14 AUDIOBOOK 9 Discs

12374002 $39.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Science raises questions only love can answer.

The first book in a new trilogy!

Someone Like You Karen Kingsbury

Thrawn Ascendancy

NY Times Bestselling Author

Timothy Zahn

Simon & Schuster Audio Romance

Available May 5 AUDIOBOOK 8 Discs

12591282 $29.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Chaos Rising

NY Times Bestselling Author Random House, Inc. Action

Available May 5 AUDIOBOOK 12 Discs 12573526 $44.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

...superb…

- Publishers Weekly

Robert B. Parker’s Grudge Match Robert B. Parker, Mike Lupica NY Times Bestselling Author Random House, Inc. Mystery

Available May 5 AUDIOBOOK 6 Discs

12444522 $34.99 Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

Beth Walsh begins a search for answers to what really happened to her mother.

Truths I Never Told You Kelly Rimmer NY Times Bestselling Author Harper Collins Publishers Suspense

Available April 14 AUDIOBOOK 9 Discs 12436053 $39.99

Simultaneous Release Replacements Available

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music picks of the week Debut album includes the gold-selling single EX.

Includes the singles Rescue Me; Somebody to Love; and Wanted.

Country music’s summer touring king is back with a new album.

OneRepublic Human

Kiana Ledé Kiki

Mosley Music/ Interscope Records Pop/Rock

Republic Records R&B

Available April 3

Available May 8

Parental Advisory CD 12991415 $11.99 Edited Version CD 12991414 $11.99

CD 13059659 $13.99

The Killers’ sixth album includes the single Caution.

The Clark Sisters’ first collective release in over ten years.

The Clark Sisters The Return

Motown Gospel Religious Guest Artist: Snoop Dogg

Available April 10 CD 12842467 $12.99

Kenny Chesney Here and Now

Warner Music Nashville • Country Over the span of eighteen months, Kenny Chesney has been working on a new collection of songs inspired by the world around him and everyone’s unique personal journey. His latest includes the single Here and Now.

Available May 1 CD 13058689

The Killers Imploding the Mirage Island • Pop/Rock

The sixth studio album from the Killers was the first one to be recorded outside of their native Las Vegas. Includes several superstar collaborators including Lindsey Buckingham, k.d. lang, Weyes Blood, and more.

Available May 29 CD 13058698

$13.99

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Norah Jones’s album features collaborators from Brian Blade to Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy.

Music from the Netflix original series.

Norah Jones Pick Me Up Off the Floor

Ezra Furman Sex Education

Available May 8

Bella Union Soundtracks

Blue Note • Jazz

CD 13061072 $13.99

$10.99

Original Soundtrack Available April 24

CD 13017607 $14.99

featured audiobook

Small in the City Sydney Smith

Includes Page Turn Track Dreamscape Media, LLC ANIMALS Learn what it’s like to be small in the big city with this powerful awardwinning story about navigating difficult journeys and always remembering how to find home.

Available April 28

AUDIOBOOK 1 Disc

Starring: Idris Elba, Ian McKellen, Rebel Wilson

12779165

The film reimagines the musical for a new generation with spectacular production design, state-of-the-art technology, and dance styles ranging from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap. PG 111 min. (2019) $27M Musical

$11.99

Available April 7

VIDEO Includes Read-Along Subtitles

DVD 12633499 $22.49 BLU-RAY 12633498 $26.24 2 Discs

UNK 12 min. (2019)

Also Available

Available April 21

NR 120 min. (1998) Musical DVD 10106150 $16.99 Commemorative Edition BLU-RAY 12617796 $23.99

12779533 $29.24

Academy Award and BAFTA for Best Costume Design & Critics’ Choice for Best Adapted Screenplay Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Timothee Chalamet

Writer-director Greta Gerwig has crafted a film that draws on both the classic novel and the writings of Louisa May Alcott.

In Gerwig’s take, the beloved story of the March sisters, four young women each determined to live life on her own terms, is both timeless and timely.

PG 135 min. (2019) $108M Drama DVD BLU-RAY+DVD

Available April 7

12633491 $23.24 12633490 $26.24 2 Discs

Also Available AUDIOBOOKS VIDEO

16 Discs 11178919

$14.99

Includes Page Turn Track 1 Disc

11986650

$11.99

Includes Read-Along Subtitles UNK 11 min. (2016) DVD 11987088 $29.24

Expand your collection with the newest video, audiobook, and music available for kids!