When I am looking for good audio books for kids, my biggest challenge is picking out good books that are chocked full of learning potential. Whether it be character training, history, science or just a fun wholesome adventure! I want stories that will expand their imagination and creativity while they are still able to learn.
The audios below are some of our most favorite audio books right now. I think I enjoy them just as much as the kids! They are perfect to pop into the car for errands, or long family trips this summer.
- Adventures in Odyssey Series – they have these at our local library and they stay checked out!
- Your Story Hour – These CD’s are wonderful audio dramas. Our favorite right now is Album #7. It has Florence Nightingale, George Mueller, Joan of Arc, Pilgrims Progress and more! You will probably need to buy these or find them used.
- Chronicles of Narnia Series – I can usually find these for Free on eAudio or physical CD’s from our local library.
- The Brinkman Adventures – This is an audio drama about the real-life adventures of missionaries, the Brinkmans. I think these might be my kids favorite.
- Jonathan Park – Although we haven’t listened to these yet, they came HIGHLY recommended by a friend and we are about to start listening to them! Anyone else listen to these yet?
:: Remember to check out my tips on How to Get Free Audio Books. Several of the titles I’ve listed are available for Free (or cheap).
We’ve done all of these except the story hour series. Some others are Jungle Jam that are available on download and The Hobbit
Our family has also loved audio dramas for years…we have listened to all of the above except the Brinkman Adventures so I look forward to checking those out! I wanted to let all interested know about the Lamplighter Theatre audio dramas put out by Lamplighter Press. You can find them at their website which is lamplighter.net. You could probably also find used copies on eBay or other resale sights.
These stories are not cheap but they are so worth the cost. You can save a little by ordering an audio download instead of an actual CD copy. Our family listens to these over and over and OVER again. They are stories written in the 19th century chock full of Biblical wisdom. I cannot emphasize enough how much we love these. They are by far our family’s favorites. Some of our most favorite are: A Peep Behind the Scenes, The Basket of Flowers, The Captive, The Hedge of Thorns, The Wanderer, and The White Gypsy but we really do love them all.
Lisa,
I love the Lamplighter Series! But I never tried their audio dramas, I’ll check those out. But I agree, definitely worth the price!
Hank the Cowdog. We all listen to Hank, and enjoy them as a family, which is saying something. Also, the “Little Britches” series of books by Ralph Moody. Oh, and almost anything by Beverly Cleary. Mouse on a Motorcycle is a perennial favorite.