In Praise of Audiobooks for Kids

If you are planning a vacation that involves a long trip, be sure to take along audiobooks. The time will fly as your kids enjoy audio book versions of children's books, but listening to an audiobook is not just an enjoyable activity. Kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens, also receive a number of other benefits from listening to children's audiobooks. To learn more, read my article In Praise of Audiobooks. For recommended audiobooks, see Children's Audio Books to Enjoy at Home and on Vacation and Top Audio Books for Teens. Share your family's favorite audio books for kids and/or teens by posting your recommendations at Readers Respond.

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