Travelling with kids – even if it is a short duration is a tough task. They need to keep their busy minds occupied. I often travel with a small ‘busy-bag’ in my handbag to keep my daughter busy when we are on road travel or even a flight journey. Books are of course, a great companion but I am often concerned about her eyesight as kids tend to hold the books too close to their eyes, in a moving car. And that’s where audiobooks come as a great alternative!
Helps kids focus on what they are listening to, and with the narrative style, they also work wonders on their vocabulary. Not just kids, we adults, are a big fan of audiobooks too- when working out or travelling to work.
If you are driving your kids to an evening class or to the school or a happy family weekend outing- here is just what you need. We at KSP Book Club, have listed popular audio books for your kids that narrate a story in under 2 hours. So you know, it keeps them engaged and makes them come back for more!
These books are available on Audible- so go ahead and click the links below to add them to your account today!
Duration: 1 hour 41 minutes
Trust kids to come up with the most innovative solutions to your problems. Little Marty, an energetic school girl, is faced with something she isn't even prepared. But what does she do? She ends up improvising the solution with her own creative ideas that make it a super success in the end.
Age: 5+
2. Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tales
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes
Tales that you grew up listening to, read and maybe, re-read as kids! Your kid can now listen to them in an audio format during your next travel. A collection of some of the best stories by the most successful children's author, to transport your kids to the fantasy world.
Age: 8+
Duration: 1 hour 28 minutes
12 beautiful short stories that teach kids all about friendship, joys of adventures and other essential values through a toy's life. One of the popular classics, we are thrilled our kids can enjoy this revamped version through the audiobook.
Age: 5-8 years
Duration: 1 hour 35 minutes
What goes into kids' minds when they enter a new class or even a new school? Among other things like making new friends, playtime, new teachers and a whole new atmosphere, little Joe also has to deal with this talking fox that seems to keep him on the edge. A fun story that will guarantee your kids a lot of laughs!
Age: 7 +.
5. Frindle
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Kids often have this habit of questioning the practises and rules followed around them. "Why this", "Why not that way"- the questions are endless. Little Nick inadvertently, starts something on those lines at school, that catches on like wildfire. What does he do? Find out!
Age: 8+
6. Happy Little Family: Fairchild Family Story
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Another classic tale that reminds us to enjoy the simple things in life- the fun outings and family time and how we can make it all adventurous. Little Bonnie turns four, and is often in the middle of the adventures her family and 4 other siblings enjoy!
Age: 4+
7. Aesop's Fables For Children
Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes
One book that finds its place in every bookshelf. Aesop's Fables are as old as the hills now- but they continue to teach and entertain the young minds the way they did, generations ago. Kids will love the audio book format of these classic tales- that drive home a value or two!
Age: 4+
A fun and engaging book that teaches kids to shed their inhibitions before they are ready to try something new. Using sports as the central theme, the story is about little Maria who is good at one sport- but is all set to try a new sport in a new environment. Will she shed her inhibitions and try or will she give up? Find out.
Age: 6+
Duration: 1 hour 59 minutes
One of the timeless classics, that has emerged as a best-seller and has been translated to over 160 languages, this book narrates the story of a pilot, stranded in a desert and the magical events happening around him. A must-read for kids of all ages!
Age: 9+
10. The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Bed-time battles stressing you out? This fun story helps bring a certain calm to your child's bedtime routine and one that will guarantee them to doze off sooner than you would think! Works wonders for a quick nap during travel too- try this book!
Age: 5+
Neha Savla
KSP Team
Vaishnavi Venkatraman
Mansi Zaveri
Parul Gupta
