Contributed By: Erin Birdsong, Youth Services
Audiobooks are a great way to pass the time on a long car ride, or even if you’re just stuck at home feeling under the weather. They can be enjoyed individually or as a family. The library has a great selection of audiobooks for kids. Even better, many of them are available immediately as a downloadable audiobook! With your library card and the OverDrive App, you can easily access our collection of audiobooks for children. Here are a few popular titles you can check out and download today!
Flora & Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo
This is a funny story about a cynical girl and a squirrel with superpowers. It won the Newbery Medal in 2014, and the audiobook version was named a 2014 Notable Children’s Recording! This story is great for children 8+.
Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne
Children love books from the Magic Tree House series. They are educational and entertaining books that have something for everyone. Listening to these stories brings a new level of enjoyment to a very popular series. These books are for young listeners 6+.
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
This classic tale is an all-time favorite for many people, adults and children alike. It is also a Newbery Medal winner, and has continued to thrive in this digital age. Download the audiobook today and introduce your children to one of children’s literature’s most beloved pigs. Recommended for ages 7+.
Harry Potter and Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
Some children may find large books intimidating. But with an audiobook, particularly one that’s been downloaded, there’s no intimidation factor! Simply check out, download and enjoy hours and hours of wizardly wonders with this popular series of books for children 8+.
Enjoy!