100 Family Friendly Audiobooks

Not only is June National Audiobook Month, it’s also the beginning of summer when many families hit the road for vacations. The timing is right for a list of 100 family friendly audiobook recommendations for books that families can listen to together. These titles are fun for kids, but are also engaging enough for adults. Many have narrators whose voices you’ll recognize – like Kate Winslet (Matilda!) Tim Curry (Sabriel and A Series of Unfortunate Events!) and Stephen Fry (a bunch!). There’s a mix of classics and new releases, and whether you’re interested in historical fiction or fantasy, realistic or sci-fi, there’s something on here for everyone. If you’re traveling with five-year-olds or teenagers, there’s a librarian-approved title that will make your trip fly by. Looking for even MORE audiobook recs? The best resource for lists is the Association of Library Services to Children’s annual list of Notable Children’s Recordings.  You may also want to check out the Young Adult Library Association’s Amazing Audiobooks lists. Audiobooks are (loosely) arranged in ascending age range; the majority fall in the 7-11 year old age range.

1. 1. 1. 1. The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
         2. Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne
         3. Secret Agent Jack Stalwart Book 1: The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur by Elizabeth Singer Hunt
         4. Toys Go Out: Being the Adventures of a Knowledgeable Stingray, a Toughy Little Buffalo, and Someone Called Plastic by Emily Jenkins
         5. The Library Dragon by Carmen Agra Deedy
         6. One Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
         7. Celia Cruz Queen of Salsa by Veronica Chambers
         8. Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folk Tales by Nelson Mandela
         9. Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman
         10. Clementine by Sarah Pennypacker
         11. A Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd
         12. Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Clearly
         13. Coraline by Neil Gaiman