Best Audiobooks For Family Road Trips {Age 5-7}

Paula Rollo — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:00:24 +0000

If you have done a family road trip, you know they can some times mean chaos and fighting in the car. One of the BEST ways we’ve found to get the kids to settle down, is by listening to a good audiobook. Even the three year old happily pipes down in the backseat and listens in to the stories.

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These are some of our favorite audiobooks for 5-7 year olds. The best part is, they are friendly for brothers and sisters so you can diminish fighting during deciding which book to listen to, too!

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You could also rent books on CD from your local library, but I’m always scared I’ll lose the CDs on a trip, so I think Audible is a better option for travel.

The Ramona Quimby Collection

Meet Ramona. She lives on Klickitat Street with her mother, father and big sister, Beezus. She’s not afraid of anything and is always up to something. And that’s just the beginning…. In this audio collection, join Ramona, one of Beverly Cleary’s most beloved characters, on all her wacky adventures! Get the paperback books here.

The Boxcar Children

The Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather. Get the paperback books here.

Ralph S. Mouse

When Ralph and his pesky cousins accidentally make a mess at the Mountain View Inn, Ralph decides that he’d better take his motorcycle and leave. He persuades his young pal Ryan to take him to school, where Ralph is an instant hit with Ryan’s classmates. But Ralph doesn’t like being told what to do. Worse than that, his precious motorcycle gets broken. Is Ralph stuck at school forever? Get the paperback book.

Disney Children’s Favorites

Two story collections in one volume! From Bambi toAladdin, the best-loved stories of all time are now even better. In Disney Storybook Collection, over 20 stories recreate the movie magic of the most beloved Disney films. Perfect for bedtime, the second edition of the popular Bedtime Favorites storybook collection has 19 stories to choose from. Updated story selections feature characters from Finding Nemo, Cars 2, Toy Story 3, The Lion King, and more.

Hank the Cowdog

It’s a tough job, but somebody’s got to do it. Guts, glory, danger, and sacrifice are all in a day’s work for Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security. While investigating a murder on the ranch, Hank finds himself the number-one suspect. Get the paperback books.

Frindle

He really just likes to liven things up at school — and he’s always had plenty of great ideas. When Nick learns some interesting information about how words are created, suddenly he’s got the inspiration for his best plan ever: the frindle. Who says a pen has to be called a pen? Why not call it a frindle? Things begin innocently enough as Nick gets his friends to use the new word. Then other people in town start saying frindle. Soon the school is in an uproar, and Nick has become a local hero. Get the paperback.

Pippi Longstockings

If you’ve ever dreamed about a life of absolute freedom, you’ll love this book. First published in 1950, Pippi Longstocking has given generations of kids a vision of days free from chores, bedtime hours, and homework. Now Christina Moore’s delightful unabridged narration gives new life to Pippi’s unconventional, free-spirited adventures. Get the paperback.

The Magic Treehouse

This audio collection includes the first eight stories fromThe Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne;Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, Pirates Past Noon, Night of the Ninjas, Afternoon on the Amazon, Sunset of the Sabertooth, and Midnight on the Moon. Join Jack and Annie in adventures in time and space! Get the paperback books here.

Do you have a favorite audiobook series to listen to with your kids? Don’t forget to Try Audible and Get Two Free Audiobooks and let us know what you download in the comments!

Want more car trip fun? Check out our post on the best road trip activities for kids!

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Best Podcasts for Kids – Perfect for family road trips

Tanya — Mon, 26 Dec 2016 00:00:59 +0000

Living 2 hours from a major city we spend a wee bit of time in the car. Windshield time conversations with the kids are awesome, but after multiple weekend soccer games in Denver we needed something to occupy our time.

My husband and I both listen to a number of podcasts. The thought struck me, “Do they have podcasts for kids?” Well, yes, the podcast folks make all kinds of podcasts for kids. Here are our current favorites.

Brains On A podcast about kids and science produced by MPR and Southern California Public Radio explores kid listener science questions. As the mom of two boys, the gross ones are our favorites.

Farts: Understanding the Gas We Pass

Your Booger Questions Answered

These people are serious about being curious, they answer listener questions and even have a kid co-host the show from their world wide audience.

The mystery sound in each episode lets all family members hazard a guess as to what the sound might be as it relates to the topic. Who knew a cow chewing its cud could sound like the opening of candy wrappers.

Well produced, this podcast will be enjoyed my multiple generations in the family car and spark discussion afterward. In fact, Why couldn’t rain lemonade?

The other one we really like is Stories Podcast, created to provide family friendly content to families on the go. Amanda Welldon’s perky voice reading any given story, be it a fables or an original work by Daniel Hind, just makes you want to smile.

This wonderful story is perfect for a bed/nap time lesson.

The Dog Who Wasn’t Useful

After we enjoyed the stories Amanda read we stumbled upon Max Goodname. This is a dramatized reading that captured the boys attention, and mine, immediately. A hero’s series, where good triumphs over evil and 3 young teenagers complete astonishing quests.

Magic Armor- A Max Goodname Tale

Max Goodname And the Song of the Basilisk

While the Goodname stories are for a little older elementary audience there are plenty for the preschool age such as Goldie Locks and the Three Bears.

Podcasts bring the whole family into one expereince while traveling. Sure you can listen to them by yourself, but why not use them for family time and disscussions?

Download a few to your phone and the next time your in the car and hear “I’m bored,” get serious about being curious!

Other Podcast For Kids:

Storynory Myths, Fables, and Original Stories

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids All Life is an Experiment – a podcast for the whole family

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids A Show Lead by Kids Curious Questions

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Best Podcasts for Kids – Perfect for family road trips