Featured-LL, In the Studio, Video Kristen Bell crafted her own t-shirt before recording her audiobook at home Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on May 1, 2020

On June 2nd, we will all find out why THE WORLD NEEDS MORE PURPLE PEOPLE! The perfect feel-good listen that families and kids need right now, Kristen Bell’s children’s book, co-written with her friend Benjamin Hart, is a must for your audio download collections. And it’s read by beloved actress and activist, and now author, Kristen Bell herself! Read more

Tagged: family listening, Kristen Bell, The World Needs More Purple People

Collection Development Mother’s Day Listens for families with young kids Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on April 24, 2020

Listening together makes a story even sweeter! Families can share an audiobook on Mother’s Day with these heartwarming and inspiring listens celebrating love, moms, and fierce females! Read more

Tagged: family listening, Mother's Day

Collection Development, Collection Development, Featured, Featured-LL, Guest Post, Guest Post Picture Book Power: Early Learning with Audiobooks Submitted by BOT Contributor on December 12, 2019

by Sarah Hashimoto

As a public librarian, I often hear parents and even teachers telling kids that the only reading that “counts” is traditional reading—reading with your eyes and sounding out the words independently. Read more

Tagged: family listening, family listens, Guest Post, picture books

Featured Titles, Featured-LL What big ears you have! The better to hear…GRIMM’S FAIRY TALES! Submitted by Kristen Luby on May 31, 2016

Listeners across the land have been enchanted by this timeless collection, read by a full cast of award-winning narrators. Hear clips and view listener reactions from critics, bloggers, and librarians alike! Read more

Tagged: Dan Zitt, fairy tales, family listening, GRIMM'S FAIRY TALES

Featured Titles, Featured-LL, Video, Video Grimm’s Fairy Tales read by an Award-Winning Cast – Audiobook Trailer Submitted by Jennifer Rubins on March 29, 2016

Once upon a time has never sounded quite like this…
Listening Library has assembled an award-winning cast to read the most timeless and enchanting folk and fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm. Read more