37 Parent-Recommended Audiobooks for Kids

Erynn said:  This classic tale was new to our family when I downloaded the audiobook on a whim, and we were pleasantly surprised! The story is set in the 1920s and features four siblings who find a magic coin that takes them on adventures they could never have imagined. The best part of this family-friendly book is its innocence and the recurring themes of family bonds, honesty, and always doing the right thing. PS - there is an entire series featuring the kids' families when they're adults, too.

3hr 30min

Kelly R. said:  Classic Dr. Seuss tales that your kids already know and love, read by voices that parents will recognize and appreciate. One of the best audiobooks for kids, especially because little ones can follow along with their own book as they learn to read! With Kelsey Grammer, John Cleese, John Lithgow, Billy Crystal, Dustin Hoffman, and more.

1hr 59min

Kelly R. said:  

This wonderful little trilogy tells the story of Elmer Elevator and a flying dragon, and serves as a great introduction to audiobooks for kids.

2hr 24min

Kelly R. said:  

Good clean fun about a precocious and endearing third grader that will have the whole family giggling (and maybe learning a lesson or two). If your family likes this one, the other Clementine stories are available as audiobooks too.

1hr 28min

Kelly R. said:  

When I was growing up, I loved reading James Herriot's stories of his experiences as a rural veterinarian in England. This kids audiobook collection is brought to life beautifully by Jim Dale.

1hr 31min

Kelly R. said:  

Scarlett Johansson gives voice and plenty of personality to each of the vibrant and absurd characters of Lewis Carroll's classic, and proves to be at least as entertaining as any cartoon.

2hr 44min

Kelly R. said:  

A cute and funny kids audiobook of the story of how Mr. Popper's world is turned upside-down by a penguin family.

2hr 14min

8hr 19min (book 1)

5hr 11min (book 1)

Kelly R. said:  We loved this as an audiobook, complete with trumpeting noises, of course! I think it's great for a wide variety of ages, so try it out as an audiobook for a family road trip. I was pleasantly surprised that even my 11-year-old, who is more into fantasy and action, enjoyed such a simple and peaceful story.

4hr 20min

Kelly R. said:  These are the first audiobooks for kids that have come close to the Series of Unfortunate Events ones for us...high praise from my family! The stories about a governess caring for children who were raised by wolves are similarly mysterious, clever, funny, dark, and filled with terrific vocabulary. I would say these are a must on audiobook, because the narrator is phenomenal and her voices add so much to the experience.

5hr 27min (book 1)

Kelly R. said:  This creepy fairytale is so great as an audiobook, and we loved the narration by the author. It's especially fun around Halloween!

3hr 35min

8hr 12min (book 1)

10hr 31min

11hr 41min