Free children’s audio books

As schools around the globe are closed or closing to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, Audible.com has made hundreds of children’s audiobooks available for free streaming. The collection is available in 6 different languages to help kids continue learning and exploring.

To find these free audible books, simply go to stories.audible.com, browse through the variety of options, and start listening. (On a similar note Kindle offers many free children’s books. You can find those on this free books page, just click on “Children’s ebooks” link.)

How long will this free audio book offer last?

There’s no predetermined end date for this free resource. Audible has explained that they’re approaching this with a flexible outlook, stating that “as long as schools are closed, we’re open.

How many audiobooks are available?

This free collection contains hundreds of stories for kids of all ages, including sections for toddlers, elementary-age kids, tweens, and teenagers. There’s even a plethora of classic novels that can be enjoyed by the whole family, such as Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, Jack London’s The Call of the Wild, and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

You can also find books read by some famous voices, including Scarlett Johansson’s narration of Alice in Wonderland and Rachel McAdams’ narration of Anne of Green Gables. If you want to see the full range of audiobooks available in this collection, just use the search function available on the page to look for your favorite titles and authors.

Do you need an Audible or Amazon account?

Nope! Audible doesn’t require any type of registration to listen to this collection for as long as schools are closed. The Audible Stories FAQ page states that there are “No login, no payments, and no strings attached.”

Which devices support Audible?

Audible can be accessed from virtually any device, including your desktop, smartphone, laptop, or tablet. In fact, everyone in your family can individually enjoy these stories using their own devices to stream their favorite books! It should be noted that, unlike other Audible books, this collection is unable to be downloaded. The books here are available for streaming only.

Is this offer available worldwide?

Audible Stories are available throughout numerous countries, and listeners can choose among 6 different languages. Audible can be accessed in several countries outside the US, including Canada, the UK, France, India, Australia, and more. No matter where you are, know that there are plenty of resources out there to help your child grow and develop a love for literature, even in this tumultuous period of time.