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Audio Books
The next time you are going on a long car ride why not consider one of
these audio books. Audio books for children encourage active
listening skills that are necessary for reading comprehension. Not
only are audio books education, but they are great shared family activity.
Kids | Harry Potter | Adults
 The Magic Tree House Collection #1
(Listening Library) by Mary Pope Osborne. This great collection which includes Dinosaurs Before Dark, Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, Pirates Past Noon had my
kids mesmerized. Our latest habit is to listen to audio books at all times. We listen to the to and from school, the grocery store, grandma's house -- everywhere.
We were thrilled when we received this one because it was our first introduction to the Magic Tree House stories. Read by the author, the stories involve the travels of
a brother and sister, Jack and Annie from Frog Creek, PA. In each story they are required to find a magical clue and bring it back to Morgan LeFay - their guide. 
The second series of audio books Magic Tree House CD Collection Books 9-16 includes
Dolphins at Daybreak, Day of the Dragon, and Hour of the Olympics. In each trip Jack and Annie, now Master Librarians are sent to recover important lost stories.
In Hour of the Olympics they meet Plato and see the Olympics as they were. These books tell wonderful stories from all parts of history, never have too much danger and
are always enjoyed. Once we finish listening to them we pass them around to the other kids in school so they can enjoy them too. All reviews are the same - these
books are great! Click here to see all the Magic Tree House
books.
 Junie B. Jones CD Edition: Books 1-8
(Listening Library) by Barbara Park. Another perennial favorite in our house is Junie B. Jones. I think we've listened to every book on CD or cassette
available and now we just have to wait for more! Junie B. Jones starts out as a loveable Kindergartener. She's a little feisty, but we think that's okay.
The stories involve situations that kids can relate to most of the time. There's the Stupid Smelly Bus, where Junie is too afraid to get on the bus - so she
doesn't. In Sneaky Peaky Spying she spies on her teacher Mrs. and sees more than she should. Click here to see all the Junie B. Jones
books.
 Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass Audio
(Harper Audio) by Lewis Carroll. My daughter is a fan of Alice in Wonderland having watched the Disney version and read the
book. This audio book, read well by Christopher Plummer was enjoyed by both the adults and kids in the car. Mr. Plummer brings this classic story to life. Audio
Excerpt
 The Winnie-the-Pooh
(Harper Audio) by A. A. Milne. This classic story is brought to life by Jim Broadbent one of my favorite actors. I enjoyed
listening to this story as Pooh joined Christopher Robin on an "Exposition" to the North Pole as well as other adventures. A classic delight.
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Little (Unabridged) - E. B. White
List Price: $18.00
Grandparents Magazine™ Review: The classic story of a heroic little mouse
who becomes part of a family and the adventures he embarks on. It's
a timeless tale that grandchildren of all ages will love.
Beautifully read by Julie Harris, this is a story that will be listened to
again and again. Click
here to listen to an excerpt.
 Charlotte's
Web (Unabridged) - E. B. White
List Price: $27.00
Grandparents Magazine™ Review: Written and performed by E.B. White. This
classic story is about a pig named Wilbur who befriends a spider named
Charlotte. When Wilbur learns what a pigs destiny is, it is
Charlotte who comes to his rescue. Determined to save her friend,
Charlotte spins a webs to convince the farmer that Wilbur is unique. A
Newbery Honor book in 1953 - it is still loved by children today. A
great story about friendship. Click
here to listen to an excerpt.
 Holes
(Unabridged) - Louis Sachar
List Price: $28.00
Listen to this book before you see the movie
with your grandchildren! This is a great story that's not to be
missed! Find out why the boys at camp Green Lake have to dig holes
5' wide and deep every single day. Click here to listen to an excerpt!
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