Children Audio Books – Today

It would be nice for every parent to sit and read stories to their children each and every day or whenever possible, and for many many children, the best experience ever is when their parents read them a story or book.  Still nowadays parents are rarely if ever able to do it because they are either working during evening time, because they have poor eyesight, because they have no time or because they do not feel like doing it.

Children Audio Books as a tool

Children audio books fill the missing gap.  They are an opportunity for children to listen to nice soothing voices narrating the stories, as well as for the parents who want to make their children be happy and benefit from the experience as well without them staying for a long time just narrating the story.
Children would almost always have their own preference as to the reading voice, so this should be kept in mind while purchasing audiobooks.  Also, parents should always try to find a narrator whose voice is similar to theirs so that children feel comfortable listening to the books.  If you go online to find audiobooks, you will always have the occasion to hear a sample of the voice before making a purchase.

Children Audio Books – For those that don’t like reading

Audiobooks are great for children, especially for those that have not yet learned how to read, they are also well adapted for older children that have a more difficult time reading.  It’s good to keep a set of these audio books on CD in the car so that you can better focus on driving by keeping your children occupied and listening to a great story.  Children audio books are especially great for long car trips.  Many of the books you have enjoyed when you were a child or while growing up are available now as audio books, and this is a great way to make your child benefit from them as well.

Personalized Children Audio Books

Another good option for you if you have time is to record your own stories or audio books for your children whenever you have time.  You can read the books and record your voice or you can record your own story from memory, and your children will like this personalized audio book you are gifting them.

Another issue to take into account, is that Children Audio Books may be a great resource, but only if you can make your children listen to them…
Allow me to relate to you here about a new method for my kids to have interest in Children Audio Books: It is not about fiction or non fiction audio books that you can read and play to your children. It’s not about kids story books that you can read, grab and play. It’s a revolutionary concept that I call “Creating Personalized Children Audio Books“, and it’s as easy as writing.

It all came up to my mind when lately, one of my kids was having problems listening at school, or obeying orders, and in one word was having behavioral issues both at school and at home. Usually, in these cases, all parents can do is repeat time and time again to their children how they should behave, maybe recur to punishment if the child doesn’t do as directed. But I acted differently. I wrote my own story about a kid named Michael in the same situation as my child, having the same problems and acting the same way, and then in the fictional story, I related how Michael’s behavior affected his life, his friends, his playing, and all things dear to him (the same things that are dear to my kid).

Then, I transformed the story I wrote in a “children audio books” mp3 format (not by reading it), but by using natural voices software, and I began playing it to my kid. The experience was amazing! Can you imagine a kid begging to listen to a Children Audio books story preaching him how to act or react before sleeping. This was very funny. Moreover, my kid began asking for a follow-up for the story.

So, in my opinion this is a new way of raising your kids, by giving them indirect advice and preaching through fictional Children audio books that they would love and ask to listen to.

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Children Audio Books website reviews Fantasy and Science Fiction Audio Books

Even though most children audio books have an element of science-fiction and although all of them are fantasy based, some kids story books are particularly science fiction and fantasy based. In our review of this week, we will be focusing on three science fiction and fantasy children audio books that we hope you will like.

Children Audio Books – How to Cheat a Dragon’s Curse

This children audio book goes for about 3 hours and 18 minutes in length, and has been published by Hachette Childrens Books. The publisher summary is as follows:

Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III was a Viking hero – dashing, brave, and ever so clever. But even Viking heroes have to begin somewhere…. Can Hiccup find the antidote to deadly Vorpentitis and fight the Doomfang? Can he brave the axe of Norbert the Nutjob and be the Hero yet again?
Reviews about this book point out that one doesn’t have to be a kid to enjoy the story, and that one just has to use his or her inner child imagination. They also praise the intonations of David Tennant’s voice (the audio reader) that keeps the reader in the thick of the action adventure tale.

Children Audio Books – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

This children audio book goes for about 2 hours and 29 minutes in length. The story written by L. Frank Baum is narrated by Liza Ross. The publisher summary is as follows:
This great children’s classic, written in 1900 and immortalised in the Judy Garland film The Wizard of Oz, retains its charm in this reading by Liza Ross. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion are all here in L. Frank Baum’s literary technicolor – along with some of the music that made the film unforgettable.

Another of the Interesting Fantasy Children Audio Books The Magic School Bus: In the Time of Dinosaurs

This children audio book goes for about 31 minutes in length. The story written by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen is narrated by Polly Adams and Cassandra Morris. The publisher summary is the following:
The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle, inspired by an archeological dig, craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the class back millions of years to an adventure in which they learn about dinosaurs, their habitats and diets, and even a Maiasaura nesting ground.

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Kids Story Books: Anansi the Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti

In our African Fairy Tales Kids Story Books Reviews, we will be regularly considering the stories of Anansi. In Anansi the spider, Anansi, one of the great folk heroes of the world, is a rogue, wise, loveable creature who triumphs over bigger foes.

Kids Story Books: Anansi the Spider Review

In this post selected Kids Story Book “Anansi the Spider”, Anansi begins a long and difficult journey. He is at times threatened by a fish and at other times by a falcon, and he is saved from terrible fates by his sons. Though Anansi wonders which of his sons he should reward. Finally, calling upon the God of All Things Nyame, Anansi finds a way to solve his predicament in a resourceful and touching way.

Kids Story Books: Anansi the Spider Author

Gerald McDermott, the author of this tale, merges the old with the new, the rich with the bold colors of traditional African design motifs and authentic Ashanti language rhythms. Anansi the Spider received a wide acclaim and it was named a Caldecott Honor Book. The author apart from this tale, has retold and illustrated a lot of other folktales and myths, including “Arrow to the Sun: A Pueblo Indian Tale”, “Musicians of the sun”, and a number of trickster tales from around the world.

Kids Story Books – Anansi the Spider Customers Reviews

Below are some customer reviews taken from Amazon Reviews:
Vibrant, vivid illustration and a wonderful tale
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful.

The Anansi stories have been handed down through generations of Ashanti culture. This book is a wonderful, vibrant and vivid story for children of all ages. Born in Ghana I left at aged 3, leaving much of the Ghanaian culture behind. At aged 30 I can still remember a song about Anansi the spider, the only remnants left of my native tongue. I was given the Anansi book as a child, it captivated me, I read it over and over again, and it provided a connection to my past. At 16, I spent hours crafting a cushion embroidered an illustration from the book that was a childhood favorite. Sadly, the book was lost and I never thought I could get it again. Now, some 14 years since I last saw the book I can still visualize the pictures and hear the wonderful tale of Anansi the spider, his sons and the moon. I have just bought two copies, one for my niece and one for my two year old daughter. I absolutely cannot wait to read them again and again and pass this memorable story to a new generation.

Anansi Makes Me Laugh…
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
I am a big fan of the Anansi tales, and the spider’s adventures are delightful as well as thought-provoking. For edutainment (educational entertainment) and discussion, I include them in my high school / college level introduction to mythology / humanities survey courses. All ages can enjoy a clever trickster hero who possesses many human qualities, the good and bad–who makes us think about our own deeds and behavior.

In Anansi The Spider: A Tale from the Ashanti, Gerald McDermott retells an Anansi story with warmth, cultural sensitivity, and bright, attention-seizing illustrations. Among the children’s books about Anansi, McDermott’s efforts stand in a unique place because the text is used sparingly and with great effect, conveying important events only and not burying key ideas in lavish descriptions or dialogues. In this book, the elaborate, geometric illustrations paint the “descriptions” that the text omits.

Features that I like…

The map in the opening that shows the continent of Africa and the country of Ghana. (I’m always happy to see a bit of geography dropped into stories, especially those designed for children.)

The Prologue, which describes the importance of folklore, mythology, and legends. I especially appreciate this statement: “Folklore prepares man for adult life. It places him within his culture.”

Rather than beginning the story with the familiar “Once upon a time…,” the author uses “Time was…” which is cool!

Each of the spider sons in the story is unique in design, appearance, and talent, which makes him easy (and fun) to identify as the tale unfolds. The six sons are See Trouble, Road Builder, River Drinker, Game Skinner, Stone Thrower, and Cushions.

The character of Anansi is rendered with an expressive personality and face while his sons’ faces are not shown–just their designs, bodies, and talents. Anansi’s face changes emotions based on his experiences, and this would be an excellent teaching element for very young children upon hearing / seeing the story.

Themes & Talking Points the book offers:

Counting, colors, shapes, animals, teamwork, family, intro to Africa [Very Young Children]

Reading; Cause & Effect; Critical Thinking & Response; African Culture. How does Anansi get into and out of trouble? // Each spider is an individual with a specific skill or trait; each spider has a place in the family. What does this suggest about the culture of the Ashanti? // The rescue of Anansi is really a team effort by the sons, but who should get the reward? Does the ending solve this problem? [For children 5-12]

Reading & Design; Symbolism; Critical Analysis; Author Intent; Culture. Why did the author / illustrator choose not to show the faces of the six sons in the story? How does this choice affect the story? How does Anansi’s face tell his story? What is the relationship between a son’s name and his unique design? In what instances is Anansi’s face NOT shown and why? What lessons are taught in this tale? What universal themes are present? Does this book deserve its “honor” designation? [For tweens through college students]

We love Anansi!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.

My 18 month old son loves the artwork in this book. There is a lot to talk about on each page. For the first time it seems that my son is following the story and not just dealing with one page at a time. He waits eagerly for the page when Anansi is swallowed by a fish (don’t worry it is not violent in any way!) Since there are 6 spider sons there are lots of opportunities for counting. My 18 month old can now count to 6.

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Children Audio Books for fun

Children Audio Books (also recognized as audio books) can be good fun for boys and girls, irrespective of whether they are enjoying them at home or while travelling. If you are going on a summer family trip with your own small children, be sure and carry a number of mp3 audiobooks with you; they could help to make the car, train, or plane trip much more enjoyable for your young children. There are at the same time a lot of other advantages of listening to children audio books. You will definitely find that audiobook editions of a large number of famous ebooks for young ones are on the market. Below is a sampling of some interesting Children Audio Books.

Children Audio Books 1. The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders

The audio book edition of The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders unveils another of the abilities of creator Jack Prelutsky; he is also a musician. Your small children won’t be able to resist the humorous poems set to music and sung by Prelutsky, who also plays the guitar together with John Guth. The musical arrangements by Guth feature bass guitar, mandolin, percussion, and keyboards. I know from practical experience that 2- to 4-year-olds really like to listen to this recording time and time again.

Children Audio Books 2. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 1)

Introduce your teenagers to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians collection with the audiobook release of the 1st book, The Lightning Thief. The actual collection has confirmed to be tremendously famous with middle school learners, as well as upper elementary age youngsters. This fantasy series features an captivating middle school pupil, Percy Jackson, and the fantastic revelations and journeys that change his life. Author Rick Riordan includes a lot of Ancient mythology in the series, to superb benefit.

Children Audio Books 3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter Series, Book One)

Expose your boys and girls to the Harry Potter collection (or start rereading them all), starting with the audiobook release of the 1st book in the set, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. With this fantasy novel by J. K. Rowlings, you are going to appreciate hrs of mystery, suspense, wizardry, and pleasure. I’d advise this for families with youngsters 8-10 years old and older.

Children Audio Books 4. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Everybody has a poor day, and the entire household will get a kick out of Alexander’s problems in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. The audio book release of the tale is read by actress Blythe Danner. While I advise it for four to eight year olds, it will probably attract dads and moms at the same time.

Children Audio Books 5. A Bear Called Paddington

The scenario of the little bear from darkest Peru who travels to The united kingdom and finds himself on Paddington Stop is a classic. The little bear is adopted by the Brown family who name him Paddington. Paddington gets into all sorts of entertaining hardships, and the Browns find their everyday life spun upside down. This kids audio book is read by actor and comedian Stephen Fry, whose English accent and sympathetic reading make it a pleasure. I recommend it for age ranges 5-9.

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Children Audio Books in a Trip

Children’s audio books (also known as audiobooks) are great fun for kids, whether they are enjoying them at home or while traveling. If you are going on a summer vacation with your children, be sure and take some audio books with you; they’ll make the car, train, or plane trip much more fun for your children. There are also a lot of other benefits of listening to children audio books . You’ll find that audiobook editions of many popular books for kids are available. Below is a sampling of them: We tried to concentrate on specific audio books that are quite new in concept or style:

1. The Frogs Wore Red Suspenders

(one of the Children Audio Books that are not well known)

The audio book version of the Frogs Wore Red Suspenders reveals another of the talents of author Jack Prelutsky; he is also a musician. Your children won’t be able to resist the funny poems set to music and sung by Prelutsky, who also plays the guitar along with John Guth. The musical arrangements by Guth feature bass guitar, mandolin, percussion, and keyboards. I know from experience that 2 – to 4 -year -old children love to listen to this recording again and again.

2. The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Book 1): (One of the modern Children Audio Books)
Introduce your kids to the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series with the audiobook version of the first book, The Lightning Thief. The series has proven to be enormously popular with middle school students, as well as upper elementary age kids. This fantasy series features an appealing middle school student, Percy Jackson, and the amazing revelations and adventures that change his life. Author Rick Riordan incorporates a lot of Greek mythology in the series, to great effect.

3. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (Harry Potter Series, Book One): (A new kind of Children Audio books that looks like a classic)
Introduce your kids to the Harry Potter series (or begin rereading them all), starting with the audiobook version of the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. With this fantasy novel by J. K. Rowlings, you’ll enjoy hours of mystery, suspense, wizardry, and fun. I’d recommend this for families with children eight years old and older.

4. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (A new kind of Children Audio Books that your kids will adore)
Everyone has a bad day, and the entire family will get a kick out of Alexander’s troubles in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. The audio book edition of the story is read by actress Blythe Danner. While I recommend it for four to eight year olds, it will appeal to parents also.

6. A Bear Called Paddington (A new concept of Children Audio Books)
The story of the little bear from darkest Peru who travels to England and finds himself on Paddington Station is a classic. The little bear is adopted by the Brown family who name him Paddington. Paddington gets into all kinds of amusing difficulties, and the Browns find their lives turned upside down. This children’s audio book is read by actor and comedian Stephen Fry, whose English accent and sympathetic reading make it a delight. I recommend it for ages 5-9.

Stay tuned for additional interesting Children Audio Books!

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Kids Audio Books are a great resource, but… only if you can make your children listen to them…

I came across a new method for creating children interest for my kids in Audio Books, that I want to share with you:  It is not about fiction or non fiction audio books that you can read and play to your children.  It’s not about kids story books that you can read, grab and play.  It’s a revolutionary concept that I call “Creating Personalized Kids Audio Books“, and it’s as easy as writing.

It all came up to my mind when lately, one of my kids was having problems listening at school, or obeying orders, and in one word was having behavioral issues both at school and at home.  Usually, in these cases, all parents can do is repeat time and time again to their children how they should behave, maybe recur to punishment if the child doesn’t do as directed.  But I acted differently.  I wrote my own story about a kid named Michael in the same situation as my child, having the same problems and acting the same way, and then in the fictional story, I related how Michael’s behavior affected his life, his friends, his playing, and all things dear to him (the same things that are dear to my kid).

Then, I transformed the story I wrote in mp3 format (not by reading it), but by using natural voices software, and I began playing it to my kid.  The experience was amazing!  Can you imagine a kid begging to listen to a story preaching him how to act or react before sleeping.  This was very funny.  Moreover, my kid began asking for a follow-up for the story.

So, in my opinion this is a new way of raising your kids, by giving them indirect advice and preaching through fictional audio books that they would love and ask to listen to.

In case you need a demonstration of the above process, just write a short essay about a fictional story of a children having a behavioral pattern, send it to me, and I will process it and send it back to you in mp3 format so that you could try for yourself.

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This week, I am offering the members of the Childrens Audio books website the following:

2 free kids story books (in pdf format):

- A story of stars  (by Steven Doornbos)

A touching story of a 7-year old who visits his grandfather and learns the truth about the stars

- A story of stones (by Steven Doornbos)

Kyle is lost in the woods and discovers hidden meaning within stones he collects

1 free children audio book (in mp3 format):

- How to Tell Stories to Children  (by Ellie Dixon)

Great resource for teachers/parents/supervisors. Secrets of successful storytelling plus wonderful stories to tell

If you wish to receive any of the above, please become a member of our website and send us an email.

This offer will be available till the end of next week.  So hurry up.  More offers for free children audio books are coming, so stay tuned.

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If you have any pdf or word file of any kind about kids story books, send them to us and we will turn them for you and for other members of this site into Children Audio Books.

Please notice that we will make the generated Kids Audio Books available for our site members, thus, if you do not wish to share your work, please do not send it to us.

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I came across a great source of Free Kids Audio Books on the Internet. Actually, I came across the site while looking for audio books, not childrens audio books specifically, but it looks their audio collection contains a lot of children titles.

Librivox.org (Notice the .org extension, because there are other sites but with different extensions)

The good thing about this site is that it is public domain, and it is maintained and fed by volunteers. Thus, if you feel you can contribute, do not hesitate, and meanwhile enjoy the great source of kids audio books it provides.

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