![]() If you’ve heard this, you probably can call up Carol King singing the words. Chicken Soup with Rice by Maurice Sendak, sung by Carol King If you wanted to hear the Gruffalo read by Dolores Umbridge (sort of-Staunton uses her regular voice) in a proper British way, then this is the one. The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, read by Imelda Staunton The narration was re-recorded, but this unnamed narrator has a warm voice that is great for the wintery pictures. I had this book on tape as a kid and I still read the book with the same intonations as the audio. Annie and the Wild Animals by Jan Brett, read by unknown While I would have loved an Indigenous narrator for the audio, Marek does a nice job, his voice strong but soft. Robertson recounts the story of Hiawatha, a Mohawk, who helped to unite the five Iroquois nations during the 14th Century, and provided a model for the design of the United States. ![]() Hiawatha and the Peacemaker by Robbie Robertson, read by Piter Marek Rod Ross has a classic 40’s newsreel voice, which perfectly suits this story about economic change, friendship, and lady steam shovels. In the audio, he’s the one gamely saying, “BLORK!” Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton, read by Rod RossĪ classic story, beloved by Ramona Quimby, another children’s classic. Novak writes a book that makes adults say silly words and sounds to the delight of kids. If you have kids under 7, you probably already know this book. Mitchell’s narration deftly captures CJ’s youth, as well as Nana’s calm. This 2015 Newbury Winner tackles privilege, community service, and mindful appreciation of the things we do have. Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena, read by Lizan Mitchell Miles reads exuberantly as Red makes his discovery, allowing the listener to feel what Red feels. Red is a crayon in a red wrapper but is blue underneath. Red: A Crayon’s Story by Michael Hall, read by Robin MilesĪ story of difference and self-discovery for young children, in particular when your insides don’t match your outsides. There are two audio narrators, but Hinnant is my favorite, and the audiobook uses a little music and fly sounds to help children follow along and build vocabulary. These books are silly and sweet, about people and animals being friends. Picture Books Fly Guy by Todd Arnold, read by Skip Hinnantīuzz wants a pet and meets Fly Guy, a fly who can say his name. ![]() Most of these audiobooks for preschoolers are available via Audible, or though the library, though your mileage will vary. There are plenty of Disney stories done as audiobooks, but I’m skipping all of those here.
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