10 Best Kids’ Audiobooks Reviewed in 2024

It should come as no surprise that any Harry Potter book would be the first on our list! The adventures consist of a bus crash, an escaped mass-murderer, an omen, and the patrolling of the school grounds. It is a fantastic Hogwarts adventure!

Entertainment Value

Rather than just reading the book themselves, children can listen to the various character voices of the story and become quite involved in the fascinating plot. Seems like the plot intensifies with each adventure in this magical word.

Emotional Development

This is an important book for emotional development especially for the fan base, since Harry has really grown following the first and second book, and finds himself faced with totally new challenges that many of his peers can relate too.

Educational Value

Every Harry Potter book is so well written that will teach your children the power of knowledge, companionship, choosing good over evil and never giving up on your dreams. It is filled with lessons about education, family and friendship.

Age Range

Harry Potter is an amazing character that has excited little and older kids since its first book. Book 3 is just as well-written and interesting as any in the series by J.K. Rowling.

In this book, Rubeus Hagrid comes to Harry with some surprising news on his eleventh birthday. Harry gets his start at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry too.

Entertainment Value

Audiobooks like this one can be taken anywhere for kids to listen to for entertainment. Whether on a road trip, at home, or away with relatives, these books are much more exciting than just reading a book alone.

Emotional Development

This book will is an iconic piece of creative writing and will definitely create an emotional bond between your child and the characters. The heroes are children with personalities that are quite whimsical and relatable. We dare you not to fall in love with their enchanting adventures.

Educational Value

In this book, Rubeus Hagrid comes to Harry with some surprising news on his eleventh birthday. Harry gets his start at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry too. It shows a different educational system that is quite inspiring and magical.

Age Range

This is the book that began a revolution in children’s books. Since the publication of this first Harry Potter novel, millions of kids and adults around the world have enjoyed the adventures of the famous Harry Potter.

Holding the third place in the most reviewed audiobooks for kids, this J K. Rowling novel has over 21,000 online reviews. Jim Dale is the narrator for this audiobook also and does a fine job of doing all of the character voices.

Entertainment Value

With each Harry Potter book, the author introduces a few new characters to take the adventures even further. In this novel, kids hear the trials of Harry being at school another year. More spells, magical obstacles and quirky creatures means more fun for the listeners.

Emotional Development

As we follow our favorite characters through the wondrous plotline we find ourselves strongly attached to their personal backstories, their unique traits and challenging journey which makes this book even more amusing and emotional for the listeners.

Educational Value

Harry Potter not only gives kids a chance at developing their vocabularies and listening skills, but the exciting world of wizardry makes their imaginations soar with new ideas and possibilities. It is a never-ending learning experience.

Age Range

It is quite unfair to say that this is only a children's book, since even adults can relate and connect with each individual character and find a sense of fulfillment when they embark on this whimsical adventure full of secrets and magical creatures.

Wonder was made into a major motion picture with stars such as Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson as the main characters. This book inspired the Choose Kind social movement which focuses on spreading positive messages and showing acceptance and respect for our peers by practicing everyday acts of kindness.

Entertainment Value

This popular story that has captured the attention of millions of followers was made into a movie with well-known stars as the characters. Most reviewers claim the book is far more detailed and entertaining than the movie adaptation.

Emotional Development

Wonder tackles the topic of bullying for kids and imparts a positive tone to the problem. Although it is a depressing thing to happen to a child, this story tells a beautiful message that many children can relate to and feel comforted by this challenging journey.

Educational Value

Educating the children about the importance of protecting and embracing their companions rather than bulling them about their differences it one of the most important lessons that needs to be passed down from one generation to another and this book succeeds at delivering that message.

Age Range

This children's book tells the story of a kid who enters fifth grade so it would be a wonderful gift for any middle school student though we strongly recommend it for adults as well since it is quite heartwarming and unique.

This is a happy, funny, and uplifting story that tells the problems of growing up before being ready to do so. Reviewers have stated that this book keeps their child entertained with its terrific plot and easy-to-follow storyline.

Entertainment Value

Children must deal with plenty of problems with friends, school, and home life and these issues are brought to life in a funny entertaining way with The Diary of a Wimpy Kid and its series of books.

Emotional Development

Being called a wimpy kid is not easy and many of us can relate to being called a number of names while we were in school. This book will help your child find humor in everyday situations that can be hard yet make us a better human beings at the end of the day.

Educational Value

This story as an audiobook allows children to listen to the book when reading is not the best option. It is perfect for car trips or anytime away from home to give children the chance to learn life lessons as seen from the eyes of a child.

Age Range

This books is an excellent choice for both middle school kids and teenagers since it is told in the form of a diary and it will undeniably entertain and comfort them for hours.

This story was the winner of the 1994 Newbury Medal. The tale is the story of Jonas, a twelve-year-old boy who discovers the dark secrets of his community with the help of the Receiver of Memory.

Entertainment Value

This is one of those books that are just iconic and legendary with a plot that is quite different from all the other books for children. It will give your child a glimpse of the past and keep him intrigued for hours.

Emotional Development

What seems to be an ideal world turns quite flawed when the utopia turns into a dystopia is a plot that can provoke many emotions in your children but it will help them grow and raise their consciousness to another level.

Educational Value

This story is an awarding winning treasure that has remained popular since its first publication in 1993. Children find the plot and characters very interesting and thought-provoking.

Age Range

All children’s books do not have to be happy, funny, and with a nice ending. This one of The Giver discusses some serious topics of darkness for older kids to ponder and discover.

The author, Jeff Kinney, takes children on the family road trip with plenty of adventures including crazed seagulls, a fender mishap, several turns gone wrong, and a runaway pig. This is just one of the several books in this popular children’s series.

Entertainment Value

This would be a wonderful book to listen to for a car trip. It is about a car trip, so children will be able to relate to it well if they are traveling to. It will entertain the whole family as they go happily down the road.

Emotional Development

By listening to audiobooks like this one, kids gain a different emotional perspective of the story that when they read it themselves. The get to listen to it come to life rather than just read the words on the pages.

Educational Value

Each book of these series focuses on teaching children valuable life-lessons told in a personal, relatable way, as experienced by the main character. It will educate them about struggles all preteens and teens face but in a fun, joyful manner.

Age Range

If your child is in middle school or high school, this audiobook would be of great benefit since those are the years when they mostly want to connect with their peers and share their personal insecurities.

This audiobook blends hope, art, and friendship in an unforgettable first-person narration. After meeting Ruby, a baby elephant, Ivan sees their captive lives in a different way.

Entertainment Value

It is the winner of the Newbury Medal, a #1 New York Times bestseller, and the best book of the year according to Kirkus School of Library Journal. It will undoutebly entertain the whole family.

Emotional Development

Even though the story is a bit dark in places, it is a wonderful story of friendship that will get children to ponder meaningful relationships and possibly start some of their own that will be as special.

Educational Value

Books that have been inspired by true stories educate children about the many real life adventures this vast universe has to offer and therefore it is of great value for your little ones.

Age Range

This story has plenty of positive reviews and is even the winner of the Newbury Medal. Not only do the critics like it, but so do millions of children from eight to twelve years old can connect to it as well.

This audiobook is authored and narrated by E. B. White. George Plimpton joins the writer in voicing some of the characters. Charlotte’s Web is the story of Wilbur the pig, the wise spider named Charlotte, and Fern, the little girl on the farm who cares for Wilbur.

Entertainment Value

The author, E. B. White is one of the narrators himself in this audiobook version of the story. Not only do kids get to hear the story, but they can enjoy it directly from the mouth of the person who wrote it.

Emotional Development

Every child should know the story of Charlotte’s Web to know how special true friendship really is. The timeless characters come to life as the story is read aloud to be enjoyed.

Educational Value

Charlotte's Web is one of our favorite books of all time since it teaches children than no matter how different we are from one another, a deep and unbreakable bond can be created if we just give friendship a chance.

Age Range

This children's book is meant for middle school students however we strongly believe that not matter what age you are, you will be deeply moved by its emotional plotline.

The toy comes to life for the little boy owner, Omri, and sets him off on an adventure of the 18th century Wild West. It is authored and narrated by the same person, Lynne Reid Banks. The audio version was released in 2003.

Entertainment Value

A journey to the Wild West is anything but boring especially when you get to hear it from the person who created this magical adventure. You children will love be greatly by this unforgettable journey.

Emotional Development

Lynne Reid Banks is both the author and the narrator of this audiobook. Children can hear the story directly from the person who wrote it and relate to the characters on a more personal level.

Educational Value

This story exposes kids to a different century and a different culture. It is a fun way to immerse children in cultures other than their own and let them explore how things were in the past.

Age Range

Since this book tells us about the birthday adventure of a nine year old, it would be a great gift for any middle school child who dreams of a magical gift for his special day.