{"id":172,"date":"2014-05-21T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-20T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2014\/05\/21\/24-favourite-audio-books-for-kids\/"},"modified":"2014-10-13T19:35:03","modified_gmt":"2014-10-13T11:35:03","slug":"24-favourite-audio-books-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2014\/05\/24-favourite-audio-books-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"24 Favourite Audio Books for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We adore audio books and have amassed a sizable collection over the last few years from our favourite online book stores (namely Book Depository and Amazon). Listening to audio books is a great way for young children to internalize the fluency and expression that comes from reading longer stories. \u00a0It is an excellent way to develop their auditory skill which is neglected in this multi-sensory world we live in. \u00a0Whenever we played an audio story, it is helpful to have the kids follow along with a hard copy of the book, running their finger across the text as they listen.<\/p>\n

Today, I wish to share with you a collection of audio books that we have enjoyed as a family. We\u00a0listen to them on car rides and\u00a0before bedtime.<\/p>\n

1. Giraffes can’t Dance<\/a> | Giles Andrea and Guy Parker-Rees<\/p>\n

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2. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom<\/a>\u00a0| Bill Martin<\/p>\n

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3. Matilda <\/a>| Roald Dahl, read by Kate Winslet<\/p>\n

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4. The BFG<\/a> | Roald Dahl, read by David Williams<\/p>\n

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5. 10 Little Rubber Ducks<\/a> | Eric Carle<\/p>\n

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6. Jack and the FlumFlum Tree<\/a> | Julia Donaldson
\n7. Monkey Puzzle<\/a> | Julia Donaldson<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0 The Snail and the Whale<\/a> | Julia Donaldson
\n9. \u00a0The Smartest Giant in Town<\/a> | Julia Donaldson<\/p>\n

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11. What the Ladybug Heard<\/a> | \u00a0Julia Donaldson
\n12. The Gruffalo and Grufflo\u2019s Child<\/a> | Julia Donaldson<\/p>\n

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As you can see, we have several Julia Donaldson audio books as the plots are witty and we enjoy the clever play of language which amuses the younger kids. \u00a0These are some audio books that we hope to introduce to Dana gradually (some are available for loan at our National Libraries too!):<\/p>\n

1. The Roald Dahl Audio CD Collection<\/a> | Written and performed by Roald Dahl
\n(Includes: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Enormous Crocodile, The Magic Finger)
\n2. Charlotte’s Web<\/a> | E.B White
\n3. The Magic Faraway Tree<\/a> | Enid Blyton, read by Kate Winslet
\n4. The Cat in the Hat and Other Dr. Seuss Favorites<\/a>\u00a0| Dr. Seuss
\n5. The Heart and the Bottle | Oliver Jeffers<\/a>, read by Helena Bonham Carter
\n6. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer<\/a> | Mark Twain, read by Jim Weiss
\n7. The Golden Compass\u00a0<\/a> | Philip Pullman
\n8. \u00a0Just So Stories<\/a> \u00a0| Rudyard Kipling, read by Boris Karloff
\n9. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz<\/a> | Frank Baum, read by Anne Hathaway
\n10. Peter Pan<\/a> |\u00a0 J.M. Barrie, read by Jim Dale
\n11. The Complete Chronicles of Narnia<\/a> | C.S Lewis, read by Kenneth Branagh
\n12. Harry Potter Series<\/a> (Books 1, 2 and 3) | J.K. Rowling, read by Jim Dale<\/p>\n

Are your families also fans of Audio Books? Which ones do you and your kids enjoy?<\/p>\n

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