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Books on CD
When you're too hot and tired to read (or maybe the car trip is taking longer than you thought it would), why not while away some time with an audiobook? Listening to a book read aloud allows the whole family to enjoy a story together. There's even a website that features stories for kids (and books for grownups too) read aloud online. So give a listen to some of the selections below and hear what you've been missing.
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Anderson, M.T.
Whales on Stilts
Wild and wacky adventures, a tongue-in-cheek tone and echoes of old-fashioned sci-fi flicks make this series starter a must-read-that is, a must-listen-for families that enjoy off-beat humor.
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Balliett, Blue
The Wright 3
A clever and complicated mystery, The Wright 3 will challenge listeners as they follow the adventures of Petra, Calder and Tommy.
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Codell, Esme Raji
Diary of a Fairy Godmother
What happens when you admit that you're a witch without a talent for witchcraft and decide to pursue your dream of becoming a fairy godmother instead?
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Curtis, Christopher Paul
Mr. Chickee's Funny Money
Part fantasy, part mystery and entirely entertaining, this latest effort from a popular author showcases his sense of humor and light touch.
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DiCamillo, Kate
The Mercy Watson Collection. Volume 1
Mercy Watson is a very unusual pig and her hilarious adventures will entertain the whole family.
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DiTerlizzi, Tony
The Spiderwick Chronicles, Books 1-5
The first five books in this popular series are available in one package, ensuring hours of entertainment for fantasy lovers of all ages.
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Hiaasen, Carl
Flush
A boy and his sister follow the lead of their idealistic father as they fight against environmental destruction in the Florida Keys-but since this is Hiaasen, the simple plot summary doesn't begin to do justice to this complex and hilarious tale.
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Horvath, Polly
Vacation
Like all the best family car trips, the one Harry takes with his aunts in this off-beat tale offers insight along with the entertainment.
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Lowry, Lois
Gossamer
This brief story touches on difficult topics as it describes the growing connection between an abused boy and the older woman who cares for him.
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McDonald, Megan
Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
Judy Moody's younger brother begins his own set of adventures in this amusing book that even big sisters will enjoy.
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To listen to Children's Classics like Wind in the Willows, Little Women and Robin Hood, check out the Naxos Spoken Word Library (http://carnegie.naxosspokenwordlibrary.com/).
Click here for remote access from home (requires a Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh library card).
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