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Best way to access audio books for an 8 year old.

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kittylester Sun 24-May-20 16:42:33

Just that really!!

DGS2 (aged 8) sometimes can't sleep because he worries about people dying. I think he would anyway but it is presumably exacerbated by the current circumstances.

I have suggested that he listens to audio books to help him but I dont know what device to suggest.

Any help gratefully received.

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annodomini Sun 24-May-20 16:47:56

I haven'r used Amazon's Audible myself, but I know that my son used it for one of his sons. Worth a look?

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tanith Sun 24-May-20 16:50:14

You can access audio books from your local library you could join him up and access them online.

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MissTree Sun 24-May-20 16:56:52

I use Audible to get off to sleep. Because my husband complains that he wakes up and hears a strange man in the bed (!) I bought a headband with speakers inside. It’s bluetooth so I don’t get tangled up and is very comfortable. I would recommend it. You can get children’s books.

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wildswan16 Sun 24-May-20 17:39:17

Check the local library first, many now have audio books online.

Also audible have a number of children's books free that you can easily access (including the first Harry Potter) that he could listen to on any device you happen to have.

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Chardy Sun 24-May-20 18:14:04

Free audiobooks to homeschool and entertain kids now available on Audible

For as long are schools are closed, Audible is open for free and can be used via Alexa

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