audiobooks

Bringing Stories to Life: The Magic of Audio

Dominique Valente, the author of the magical Starfell: Willow Moss and the Lost Day, reflects on the magic of audiobooks: There is something truly magical about listening to a story. Perhaps it has something to do with humanity’s earliest beginnings, but hearing a story makes every word come alive, every… Read More

Audio 101: How to get started with audiobooks

Good news everyone – audiobooks aren’t just in big, old cassette bundles anymore! You and your children can enjoy audiobooks in lots of different ways – whether you prefer listening to physical CD’s or downloading to your device. Audiobooks can even be enjoyed on a budget! There are also a… Read More

Free Audiobook Apps for Mobile, iPad, and Other Devices

Audiobooks are amazing, especially for developing readers. They help with pacing, proper intonation and correct pronunciation whilst immersing children in stories. They are brilliant for reluctant readers too because they don’t provide the barrier of difficult text. Many old recordings are now being revamped with celebrity narrators and amazing music… Read More

How Audiobooks Can Help Improve Children’s Literacy

Listen up parents – audiobooks aren’t just a great way to entertain the kids on long journeys; research also shows they’re brilliant in improving your child’s reading skills and a great way to get reluctant readers more immersed in stories. In her article ‘Listen and learn: why audiobooks are great… Read More

Audiobook Challenge: ScrambleGram #1

Can you guess which audiobook we’re listening to today? Here’s a hint: It’s fast, it’s furious, and it will have you in fits of laughter!… Read More

Audiobook Challenge: ScrambleGram #2

Ready for another audiobook challenge? Today we’re escaping with a great children’s audiobook from the nation’s highest flying author…… Read More