Introduce your little ones to the magic of storytelling through our database of family-friendly audio books.
For those who need a voice to read along with, or those who just prefer to be read to, the Library has a range of audio books perfect for the whole family.
Discover a selection of classic children audio books below, and explore our Spoken Word Library for more titles for children of all ages to enjoy.
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Classics of childhood, volume one: classic stories and tales read by celebrities Classics of childhood, volume one: classic stories and tales read by celebrities Various artists
Naxos Digital Services US Inc.
This collection of children’s stories offers a mix of best-loved tales as well as newer favorites. Included are Puss in boots read by Robby Benson, A day at Santa’s workshop read by Betty White, Elfis, the elf who saved Christmas read by Brian Austin Green, Jack and the beanstalk read by John Ritter, Peter Pan read by Sandy Duncan, and The wild swans and The elves and the shoemaker both read by Michael York.
The wonderful wizard of Oz The wonderful wizard of Oz L. Frank Baum
Naxos Digital Services US Inc.
This great children’s classic, written in 1900 and immortalised in the Judy Garland film, retains its charm in this reading by Liza Ross. Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman and the Cowardly Lion are all here in technicolour - with some of the music that made the film unforgettable.
The wind in the willows Kenneth Grahame
Naxos Digital Services US Inc.
First published in 1908, The wind in the willows belongs to a golden age of children’s books. These charming tales of the riverbank, describing the adventures of Ratty, Mole, Badger and their irrepressible but conceited friend, Toad of Toad Hall, have become classics loved as much by adults as by children.
The secret garden Frances Hodgson Burnett
Naxos Digital Services US Inc.
When orphaned Mary Lennox arrives at Misselthwaite Manor, her uncle’s estate, everybody said she was the most disagreeable looking child ever seen. Depressed and withdrawn, Mary stumbles upon an arched doorway into an overgrown garden. She later discovers her pampered invalid cousin, tucked away in a dark room. Soon a charming journey into the magical secret garden begins…