THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH by Ali Benjamin Read by Sarah Franco by HACHETTE AUDIO

After her best friend dies in a drowning accident, Suzy is convinced that the true cause of the tragedy was a rare jellyfish sting. Retreating into a silent world of imagination, she crafts a plan to prove her theory. Suzy’s achingly heartfelt journey explores life, death, the astonishing wonder of the universe…and the potential for love and hope right next door. /edu: oceanography, environmental science; socio-emotional development

Why we like it: Wonderfully executed audio book of a NAPPA-winning book from 2015. Tackles a sensitive subject — the death of a friend — in an honest manner from the perspective of a child.