Digital Story Time

The Audible app is a blessing for parents. A really good audiobook can do the same job as a great TV show or film (keep them entertained while you do other stuff) – but in a way that feels more cosy and wholesome, making it perfect for “settling down” time. Here are our top five cosy children’s books currently on Audible, complete with links to try and buy.

Magic Tree House Collection

by Mary Pope Osborne, narrated by Mary Pope Osborne. Find it here.

 
Stuart Little

by E.B. White, narrated by Julie Harris. Find it here.

 
Alan Bennett reads childhood classics

by Kenneth Graeme, Lewis Carroll, A A Milne. Find it here.

 
The Gruffalo

by Julia Donaldson, narrated by Hal Hollings. Find it here.

 
The Cat in the Hat and other Dr. Seuss favorites

by Dr Seuss, narrated by Kelsey Grammer, John Cleese, John Lithgow, Billy Crystal and more. Find it here.

 

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