Audio Books

I recently started using audio books especially for the kids. I attended a book sale and purchased several. I love them! My only regret is not buying them sooner. These are a few I bought the younger kids.

And for the older kids I bought:

 There are several different ones of Henry and Mudge and Rowan. My favorite is Raggedy Ann and Andy because I remember reading them when I was a child. Having these has been great. I always worried if I used audio books it might send them a message to take the easy way out. I worried they might not read as much and therefore not learn as much and I was wrong. I would never go back. It hasn't replaced their reading on their own but when I know one child needs my extra help I will set the other children up with audio and ear buds. I take audios to the ball park to occupy anyone not practicing. They are great for the doctor's office and long trips.


I also purchased a few adult audio books like:

 Of course, you only get the audio tape/cd with these and that is what I wanted for myself. I found a few websites that offer free audio books for adults and children (booksshouldbefree.com and Storynory.com) but my kids need the book to follow along and for it to keep their attention. I try to keep up with some of the "new age" technology and although I do like these for the children and myself they could not take the place of sitting outside under a tree reading or curling up with a blanket and book.