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Listening To Audio Books With Kids, 4 Tips For A Fun Experience

 Have you introduced your child to the joy of reading with ears? Yes, we are talking about audio books. There are so many benefits, including the educational ones, that audio books for kids bring to the table. If we had to pick just one, it would be the fact that it helps us experience a good story with our children. Every once in a while, you may feel too tired to read aloud a bedtime story. Let audio books take care of the job while you relax and enjoy the story together as a family. If you are new to this, here are a couple of tips that will help you make the most of it.
 
1. Start small- When introducing your child to audio books, start with a short story. A book that your child has read before, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, is also a great way to start enjoying audio books. Like reading, listening is also a skill that needs practice. Be patient with your child, let them get used to it before sitting through a long story with them.

2. Explore your options- Revisit stories that you enjoyed as a child. Listening to your favorite childhood story with your children is definitely the best feeling ever. Look for timeless classics for children. Row, Row, Row Your Boat, The Elves And The Shoemaker, and The Goose That Laid The Golden Egg are a few picks that your child will surely find interesting. All these books are available at Language Lizard.
 
3. Be prepared with the next book- Having a few audio books for kids downloaded on your phone is a great idea. That way you will never run out of options. Going for a drive with the children, waiting at the pediatrician’s office, or relaxing at home- your child will always have a good story to listen to. Asking your child for recommendations is something else you should definitely do.

4. Stop listening to a book you don’t like- There is no rule against giving up on an audio book if your child finds it boring or isn’t that into it. Listen to the first couple of chapters to check if it gets interesting. After that, there is no point to finish if nobody likes it. Move on to the next read on your audio book list.   

Bottom line
Audio books are thoroughly enjoyed by kids of all ages. You just need to pick the right books for them until they are old enough to choose genres that interest them the most. Audio books are a great way to introduce your child to different cultures and teach them empathy.

If you are ready to explore the world of audio books for kids, you need to get PENpal audio recorder pen from Language Lizard. It not only allows readers to hear content in different languages, it also allows you to record your own narrative, sound effects, or music!

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