Whilst we are all about books here at Coleham, we also reognise that life is busy and amidst the juggle of daily routine, it can be hard to find time to sit and read a book together as a family or one-to-one with your child. It might be that you have a reluctant reader in your household too which can sometimes turn the juggle into a battleground.
So are Audio books helpful?
In a recent study, The National Literacy Trust highlighted many benefits of listening to audio (such as audio books and podcasts) including:
- Giving your child a wider access to different types of stories
- Help to create a more immersive experience
- Can inspire creativity
- A great way to encourage reluctant or less confident readers to grow a love of stories
- Offers an oasis of time to spend time together as a family
- Can help children to learn new things
- Great for on the go
- Can support wellbeing
Where to discover audio books
- Head to your local library
- Audible playlists for every mood – Discover a new favourite story or listen together to the classics as a family. The National Literacy Trust have partnered with Audible to bring you a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books narrated for your listening pleasure.
- Discover Stories Aloud in Nosy Crow books – Every Nosy Crow paperback picture book comes with a FREE audio reading, complete with sound effects and original music. Scan the QR code in the book and hear the story.
- BBC Sounds app – Did you know there are audiobooks available on the BBC Sounds app as well as radio and music? Dive into the section marked ‘Children’ to find lots of stories as well as podcasts.
Festive Audio book Recommendations
- The Snow Queen – Suitable for children aged 7 to 11.
- The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out – Suitable for children aged 3 to 7.
- Hanukkah Bear – Suitable for children aged 4 to 8.
- Diary of a Christmas Elf – Suitable for children aged 6 to 10.
- A Boy Called Christmas – Suitable for children aged 7 to 10.
- Ladybird Stories for Diwali – Suitable for children aged 3 to 6.
- The Dark is Rising – Suitable for children aged 9 to 11.
- The Truth About Mrs Claus – Suitable for children aged 4 to 8.