‘Tis the season to load up the car and hit the road — whether you’re heading to visit relatives for the holidays or off on a winter break adventure. Traveling with kids can be stressful, but we have a fun way to make the drive a little easier: audiobooks! They’re a great way to keep everyone entertained (and maybe even a little quieter) along the way.
Audiobooks are available for a wide range of audiences and when you find the right story combined with the perfect narrator … well, magic happens. Not only is listening to a story entertaining, it also helps children expand their vocabulary and improve reading comprehension. A good narrator is necessary to bring a story to life and captivate an audience of all ages for a long period of time, which makes a road trip the perfect opportunity for this format. This is sometimes a hard combination to find if you aren’t familiar with audiobooks, and we’re here to help with that!
Browse our Digital Library or Libby (our one-tap reading app) to download books and audiobooks on your phone, tablet or Kindle. Add your library card to the Libby app and keep plenty of audiobooks checked out for a long drive. The Libby app is available for download to a smartphone or tablet. You can limit the format to audiobook when searching our catalog or through Libby.
This list of librarian-recommended audiobooks is great for families with children of all ages and will turn any road trip into a memorable experience.
Hit the road this season with stories the whole family can enjoy! Whether you’re traveling for the holidays or heading out on a winter break adventure, these audiobooks will help keep kids entertained and make the journey a little smoother.
