As a somewhat new parent, now two years in to this new role of mama, I feel both comforted and taunted by the abundance of sleep-related advice books that come across my desk. From The Kids Are in Bed, to It’s Never Too Late to Sleep Train, to The Happy Sleeper, I am thankful for the arrival of these wonderful parenting audiobooks—and happy to know I am clearly not alone in my shuteye struggles! But while sleep for a new parent may be lacking, the actual ritual of bedtime can hold much magic, thanks to the joy of reading—and listening—together!
It’s no surprise that one of the best parts of the day for a book-lover like me (and now my son!) is the nightly bedtime story (or two, or three…or four!). Adding audiobooks into the mix provides a fun change of pace as we hear a familiar story in a new way, or simply share in some snuggle time together as we appreciate the music, sound effects, and incredible character voices that bring these terrific audiobooks to life. And who says a tired parent doesn’t deserve to be told a bedtime story, too?
Do you offer these audiobooks in your digital collection? Hear why they make the perfect bedtime listens to recommend to parents at your library!
Hear from Cena himself in our This is the Author podcast about why he wrote the book and what he loved about narrating it.
Keep on Truckin’: The next audiobook in this series, Elbow Grease vs. Motozilla is also read by John Cena. Available this October!
A Never-Before-Published Dr. Seuss! Get ready to add Dr. Seuss’s Horse Museum to your list of bedtime listens this September! Based on a manuscript and sketches discovered in 2013, this audiobook is like a visit to a museum—with a horse as your guide!
More Llama Llama coming soon! You know a series is good when the parents are equally as excited for a new book and audio as the kiddos. Llama Llama Mess, Mess, Mess read by Cassandra Campbell arrives in August!
Which narration suits your nightly routine? Check out the first unique and relaxing bedtime audio from Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin, the New York Times and international bestseller The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep, also read by Kathleen McInerney and Fred Sanders!
Grow with audio! Older kiddos can enjoy the Mercy Watson collection and other books on audio from the Newbery Award-winning author. See all audiobooks by Kate DiCamillo here.
High Five for Sequels! More music plus a time machine await kids’ imaginations in Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel. And for more bedtime fun from author Adam Rubin, check out High Five!
Keep exploring with more picture books on audio. Sweet dreams!
