Every time I hear the word audiobook, my mind is transported to a vivid moment from my Kindergarten days. Every Friday, our teacher would lay out colorful foam mats on the classroom floor and let us close our eyes for an hour while we became transfixed by a narrator’s voice. As an adult, there are days when I wonder where this magical hour went, and why this nap time policy is no longer available to me! Lately, I’ve been making a point to take a break, rest and truly do nothing but get lost in a great story. Here’s a list of listens we’ve put together for you to drift away into, as an adult! READ MORE
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by Emily Parliman, Editor
Whether your child is attending classes online or taking a break from classes altogether, it’s smart to enrich any downtime with supplementary content. We’ve assembled a list of audiobook recommendations to help bridge the weeks between classes. On our list you’ll find engaging nonfiction that has tie-ins to common school syllabi, can’t-go-wrong classics, frequently “required reading,” and fast-paced historical fiction. READ MORE
You’ve made your list, you’ve checked it twice, and you still don’t know what to get your uncle who does triathlons or your cousin who has taken up painting mugs in their spare time. Present giving can be hard: treat yourself to an easy shopping list by gifting audiobooks. READ MORE
In this special episode of This Is the Author, we present: This Is the Illustrator! READ MORE
Animals in books are often the sidekicks to the protagonists, a kid’s best friend. But this time the critters are taking center stage! Hear what our animal pals have to say in these fun-filled audiobooks.
From The Hundred Acre Wood to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, children’s books have been transporting us to incredible places for decades. READ MORE
August is Family Fun Month. Many families use these precious last weeks before school starts to travel together. One way to make getting there and back a little more pleasant is by listening to an audiobook. READ MORE