Ever noticed how a great story can make a long road trip fly by? According to the Audiobook Publishers Association, a whopping 87% of parents report that audiobooks keep their children entertained longer during road trips than music or movies. Whether you're planning a quick weekend getaway or an epic cross-country adventure, we've got your family's listening needs covered.
Table of Contents: Best Family Audiobooks
Age 3-6: Early Listeners Audiobook Recommendations
Bedtime Stories & Calming Collections (5-15 minutes each):
"Goodnight Moon" by Margaret Wise Brown - 5 minutes
"The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats - 7 minutes
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" series by Laura Numeroff - 10 minutes each
"Pete the Cat" collection by James Dean - 8 minutes each
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar & Other Stories" by Eric Carle - 15 minutes
Adventure Stories (10-20 minutes):
"Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin - 12 minutes
"The Gruffalo" by Julia Donaldson - 10 minutes
"How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" series - 8 minutes each
"Little Blue Truck" series by Alice Schertle - 10 minutes each
Early Chapter Books (30-120 minutes):
"Ramona the Pest" by Beverly Cleary - 2 hours 35 minutes
"Henry and Mudge Collection" by Cynthia Rylant - 1 hour each
"Frog and Toad Audio Collection" by Arnold Lobel - 1 hour 15 minutes
"Magic Tree House Books 1-8" by Mary Pope Osborne - 1 hour each
"Mercy Watson Series" by Kate DiCamillo - 45 minutes each
"Flat Stanley" by Jeff Brown - 1 hour 30 minutes
"Nate the Great" series by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat - 30 minutes each
"Fancy Nancy" series by Jane O'Connor - 45 minutes each
Age 7-9 Building Confidence Audiobook Recommendations
Classic Adventures (2-4 hours each):
"James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl - 3 hours 18 minutes
"Stuart Little" by E.B. White - 2 hours 30 minutes
"Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien - 6 hours 13 minutes
"The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden - 2 hours 35 minutes
"The Trumpet of the Swan" by E.B. White - 4 hours 20 minutes
Modern Series (3-6 hours each):
"Ivy & Bean" series by Annie Barrows - 1 hour 15 minutes each
"Wings of Fire" series by Tui T. Sutherland - 8 hours each
"The Secret Zoo" by Bryan Chick - 6 hours 18 minutes
Mystery Series (2-4 hours each):
"Encyclopedia Brown" series by Donald J. Sobol - 1 hour 30 minutes each
"Cam Jansen" series by David A. Adler - 1 hour each
"The Boxcar Children" series - 2 hours 30 minutes each
"Nancy Drew" series by Carolyn Keene - 1 hour 45 minutes each
"A to Z Mysteries" by Ron Roy - 1 hour each
Age 10-12 Adventure Seekers Audiobook Recommendations
Epic Fantasy Series:
"Keeper of the Lost Cities" by Shannon Messenger - 12 hours each
"The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis- 4 hours 22 minutes
"Harry Potter" series by J.K. Rowling - 8-12 hours each
"Percy Jackson" series by Rick Riordan- 12 hours each
"Artemis Fowl" series by Eoin Colfer - 8 hours each
"The Land of Stories" by Chris Colfer - 10 hours each
Science Fiction Adventures:
"The Wild Robot" series by Peter Brown - 4 hours each
"The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart - 13 hours each
"The One and Only Ivan" series by Katherine Applegate - 3 hours 45 minutes each
Historical Fiction:
"Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry - 2 hours 46 minutes
"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by Mildred D. Taylor - 8 hours 30 minutes
"Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell - 6 hours 17 minutes
"The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963" by Christopher Paul Curtis - 5 hours
"Because of Winn-Dixie" by Kate DiCamillo - 3 hours 30 minutes
Age 13+ Teen Audiobook Recommendations
Classic Literature:
"The Count of Monte Cristo" by Alexandre Dumas - 17 hours 28 minutes
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame" by Victor Hugo - 22 hours
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen - 11 hours 35 minutes
"The Three Musketeers" (Full Cast Audio) - 28 hours
"Around the World in 80 Days" by Jules Verne - 6 hours
"Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift - 11 hours
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Selecting the perfect audiobook can turn your family road trip from a monotonous trek into a thrilling adventure full of shared stories and memories. Keep in mind that the best audiobooks are those that inspire conversation, captivate various age groups, and leave everyone eager for the next chapter. Begin with our age-suitable suggestions, and ensure you download your picks before setting off. Enjoy listening and travel safely!
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