Six Classic Children’s Audiobooks


Read through the list of six classic children’s stories that can be listened to, from the exciting tale of Black Beauty to the magic of Peter Pan; find enchanting and heartwarming stories, complete with full sound design, to transport listeners.

1

Black Beauty

This popular children's tale is wonderfully retold and brought to life in this children's adaptation.

The Black Beauty audiobook uses a beautiful soundscape to transport listeners to the heart of each scene. The narrator wonderfully captures Beauty's narrative, along with adding facts about cab horses and carriage horses in town and country and the practicalities of their treatment and ill-treatment. 

This powerful audiobook and its fascinating context can be enjoyed and understood by a new generation of animal lovers. 

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Black Beauty


 
2

Heidi

Originally published in 1881 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri, thie classic story of Heidi has been narrated by Jenny Agutter, complete with bespoke music and sound design.

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Heidi


 
3

Oliver Twist

The Oliver Twist audiobook gives listeners a vivid retelling of the classic Charles Dickens story, with its heart-rending story of an innocent boy's struggle for survival. It's peopled by an unforgettable cast of characters - villainous Fagin, brutal Bill Sykes, and the irrepressible Artful Dodger. 


With a brilliant narration, this story will transport listeners to the with mysterious, dark andexciting world of 1830s London.

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Oliver Twist


 
4

Peter Pan

Visit the magical world of Neverland, with the adventures of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and the Lost Boys, along with Wendy, John, and Michael Darling. 

Brought to life by British actress, writer, comedian, and presenter, Dawn French and presented with beautiful sound design, the Peter Pan audiobook will present listeners with emotional truths about youth, freedom, and responsibility in a thrilling tale that captures anyone's imagination.
 

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Peter Pan


 
5

Robin Hood

The Robin Hood audiobook brings to life the classic story of this famous outlaw. Listen to Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd as he narrates the memorable tale of this colourful hero, who robs the rich to give to the poor with his band of merry men. Neil Philip's telling of the Robin Hood tales is based on the medieval ballads that first described this hero's classic adventures.

Robin's brave deeds and their fascinating context are brought together to inspire a new generation.

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Robin Hood


 
6

A Christmas Carol

A Christmas Carol is a story that has become an essential part of Christmas for families everywhere.

This audiobook will introduce listeners to the well known the story of miserly Ebenezer Scrooge and all the well-known characters from Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Dickens's marvellous words and their fascinating context are brought together to inspire a new generation with Dickens's message - that we can and we should change ourselves and our world for the better. 

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A Christmas Carol


 

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