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Raymond Arroyo

From New York Times bestselling author Raymond Arroyo comes a very special audio bundle for fans of picture book biographies. Raymond Arroyo’s Turnabout Tales Audio Set includes The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison and The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln, both read by author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo. An exclusive audio Q&A as well as information from the author on the characters, themes, and his writing process is also included.

Throughout history, there are people who have influenced our lives with their words and actions. These well-researched biographical stories about significant times in the lives of two historical figures—Thomas Edison and Tad Lincoln—are sure to become favorites for listeners young and old.

Turnabout Tales 2 Book Audio Set:

 • Includes two full-length books written by bestselling author Raymond Arroyo
 • Features well-known as well as little known facts about these historical figures
 • Exclusive audio Q&A with Raymond Arroyo is included with details about the characters and themes, his writing process and more

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Turnabout Tales

Raymond Arroyo's Turnabout Tales Audio Set: Thomas Alva Edison and Tad Lincoln

Read by the author with an audiobook-exclusive Q&A!

From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes a fun picture book biography of Tad Lincoln, his relationship with his father President Abraham Lincoln, and a story about a parent’s love for his son and the wisdom of a child. Full of humor, this romp through history will teach children about the power of curiosity, imagination, friendship, empathy, determination…and even a little mischief! 

Tad Lincoln was forever getting into trouble. He bounced around the White House making mischief and annoying almost everyone but the president. Yet Tad was his father’s joy and comfort amidst a brutal war, a family tragedy, and the toll of holding the nation’s highest office. When Tad befriends a turkey meant to be holiday dinner, his plea for the pet to be spared teaches Abe a lesson about mercy. It also starts the tradition of the presidential turkey pardon, a tradition that presidents carry on to this day.

In The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln readers 4-8 will:

 • learn about the larger-than-life personality of Tad Lincoln and his father President Abe Lincoln, highlighting the importance of family
 • see the impact of empathy and understanding towards others
 • be inspired by Tad’s resilience and determination, as he overcomes challenges learning to read and dealing with a speech impediment
 • enjoy Tad’s mischievous and adventurous spirit, encouraging children to embrace their curiosity, explore new ideas, and make a difference in the lives of others by being themselves

The Magnificent Mischief of Tad Lincoln

From New York Times bestselling author and news anchor Raymond Arroyo comes the first book in the Turnabout Tales series—a picture book biography of one of America’s most famous inventors, Thomas Alva Edison, and a story about never giving up.

No one thought much of young Thomas Alva Edison. He couldn’t focus at school and caused trouble around the house. But where others saw a distracted and mischievous boy, his mother saw imagination and curiosity. At only seven years old, Al, as he was called as a young child, was educated by his mother at home, who understood his potential could be unlocked with non-conventional learning, allowing him freedom to explore, dream, and be inquisitive. Those early years of encouragement, motivation, and loving guidance shaped Al’s future and formed the courageous man who would apply those valuable lessons to inventing the phonograph, the motion picture camera, the light bulb, and more.

In The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison readers will:

 • meet the larger-than-life personality of Thomas Alva Edison
 • hear an inspiring tale of how taking chances, failures, and struggles can lead to success and achievement
 • learn about the power of curiosity and imagination
 • see the importance of the words “Never give up!”
 • take a carefully researched and actively told romp through history

The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison:

 • includes an annotated list of resources and suggested reading
 • features realistic illustrations by artist Kristina Gehrmann
 • contains an author’s note by Raymond Arroyo, the author of the bestselling 
The Spider Who Saved Christmas • makes a great back-to-school gift for young readers and teachers

The Turnabout Tales series highlights little-known yet fascinating stories of historical figures who went from underdog to hero, and the adults who inspired them to be true to themselves and do big things that changed the world.

The Unexpected Light of Thomas Alva Edison

Turnabout Tales - The book series

Turnabout Tales - The book series

Turnabout Tales books in order

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