Hey everyone! It's Phoebe back with another post for all of you who love to read (If you are not yet a bookworm, but want to be one, click HERE)!
My family has recently re-discovered audio books and so I've been listening a lot using library apps like Hoopla or Overdrive. What with my recent experience, I decided to share with you my all-time favorite audio books for various ages plus a few ideas of when to listen to them! Onward MARCH :)! Awesome audio book #1: Lunch Money by Andrew Clements Greg Canton, a fifth grader, has always loved money: he loves to make it, he loves to save it, and he loves to spend it (in moderation). Not only does he love making money, he's good at it, too, and seems to have an entrepreneur's brain. So naturally, he soon realizes that his large school is the perfect place to get (even more) rich! If every kid in school has an extra quarter in their pocket each day that they're willing to spend, then he could make millions! With his mom's permission, Greg uses her credit card to buy little toys and knickknacks. He takes them to school, selling them at a quarter a piece...they are a hit! But after a few days, the kids just aren't interested anymore. So Greg starts planning for something bigger, something that he could make and sell himself that no one would get tired of--Chunky Comics. I love this audio book because of it's light humor, fun story, and great narration. I also like it because I like starting businesses myself (just ask my sister) so it's interesting to see Greg's approaches. PHOEBE SAYS: Best for ages 7-14 Awesome audio book #2: Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey Sal and her mother walk along Blueberry Hill, each carrying a big pail, Sal's mother picking blueberries to store for the long winter and Sal happily placing the berries into her mouth. Little Bear and his mother stomp along the other side of Blueberry Hill, each eating as many blueberries as they can before they hibernate for the long winter. What will happen when Little Bear and Sal get mixed up? This young children's book is great because of the narrator and the fun story line! PHOEBE SAYS: Best for ages 3-5 Awesome audio book #3: Fame and Glory in Freedom, Georgia by Barbara O'Conner Sixth grader Bird Weaver has wished for one thing all her life: a chance to go to Disney World. Instead, she is stuck in the small, rural town of Freedom GA. So, when she hears that her school is hosting a spelling bee and one of the prizes is a trip to Disney World, Bird seizes what might be a once in a life time opportunity for her (you see, her family isn't exactly rich). When a new boy comes to town, named Harlem Tate, Bird decides to try to make friends with him before anyone spreads lies about her to him. She realizes that Harlem is misunderstood, just like herself, and she wants to be his friend. With lots of persuasion, Bird gets Harlem to agree to entering the spelling bee with her (the competition requires partners) and they get to work studying hard. At first, Bird wants to win more than anything, but she realizes that being a good friend is way more important than that. This was a favorite of mine a few years ago, but I'm sure I would still enjoy it now because of it's lovable and interesting characters that are fabulously voiced. PHOEBE SAYS: Best for ages 7-13 Awesome audio book #4: Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis Ten year old Bud is expecting a normal dreary day in the children's home when the caseworker calls his name. They had found a foster family for him (the Amoses) who had a twelve year old son. But this home wasn't good at all, the twelve year old was a bully and a lier, and the parents thought his word was gospel. Needing to escape the spider filled shed that Mr. Amos had locked him into for the night, Bud jumps onto a woodpile in the corner of the shed, jumps up to the window and breaks through the glass. Bruised, bitten, and stung, but alive, Bud runs away with his one briefcase which holds a magazine with a picture of a man on it who he has a real good suspicion might be his father that he never knew what happened to. Bud meets up with a friend of his from "the home" and, together, they set off to the West, determined to find Bud's father. I love this book and I love to listen to it on audio because the book makes you feel sad and yet thoroughly entertained at the same time. PHOEBE SAYS: Best for ages 8-15 Best times to listen? My favorite times to listen to audio books are.... -DURING ROAD TRIPS (listening while you're in the car helps pass the time especially if you struggle with motion sickness and can't look down to read a physical book--sadly, I feel you!) -WHILE WAITING IN LINE -WHILE FOLDING THE LAUNDRY -DURING MEALS -WHILE PAINTING NAILS -WHILE GETTING READY IN THE MORNING -WHILE WINDING DOWN BEFORE BED That's it for the post! I hope ya'll have a good day and keep reading! -Phoebe PS. Comment "eclipse" if you're excited for the sun going dark tomorrow:) Also, were you able to find glasses yet?
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