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I wish I were the mom who loves to read aloud for hours on end. But I’m not. My voice gets tired. I<\/i> get tired! (And have you ever noticed that as soon as you get into a good Morning Time<\/a> read-aloud routine again everyone gets sick and you lose your voice or develop a cough?) I also work from home<\/a> which means my read-aloud hours are limited by more than just my voice. There just aren’t enough hours in the day for me to read aloud every book I want my children to hear.<\/p>\n

Thanks to Amazon and Audible<\/a>, Focus on the Family and Jonathan Park<\/a>, my kids never lack for wholesome entertainment that stimulates their brains and ignites their imaginations. Audiobooks introduce them to classic literature and allow them to keep childhood favorites on repeat. Audio adventures bring history to life and educate them on important facts without even realizing it. Audio dramas instill important values in my children’s minds and reinforce the character traits we are training them to display.<\/p>\n

And while dramatized audio recordings can never replace that priceless read-aloud time<\/a>, audiobooks can expand those precious hours into a family culture that prizes books<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Patch the Pirate Adventures<\/a><\/h2>\n

I grew up on Patch the Pirate<\/a>. They were my dad\u2019s favorite to help him stay awake on our family road trips. Combining fun stories with quality music, these audio adventures teach timeless truths in memorable ways.<\/p>\n

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  • Kidnapped on I-Land<\/a><\/li>\n
  • The Misterslippi River Race<\/a><\/li>\n
  • The Custard\u2019s Last Stand<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Patch the Pirate Goes West<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Patch the Pirate Down Under<\/a><\/li>\n
  • Once Upon a Starry Knight <\/a><\/li>\n
  • And many more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Jonathan Park Audio Adventures<\/a><\/h2>\n

    My younger siblings listened to Jonathan Park<\/a>–and now they are favorites of my own children. I love the fact that my kids get to listen in as Jonathan and his friends develop character traits. But I really love all the facts they are learning about Creation, science, and faith.<\/p>\n

    (See Lisa\u2019s review of the Jonathan Park audio adventures here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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    1. The Adventure Begins<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. No Looking Back<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. The Winds of Change<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. The Hunt for Beowulf<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. And many more<\/a>!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      Brinkman Adventures Family Audio Drama<\/a><\/h2>\n

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      We\u2019re new fans of the Brinkman Adventures<\/a>, thanks to a review copy. But we\u2019re excited to get to know this fictional missionary family. These audio dramas are inspired by true <\/i>missionary stories. So while some of the episodes are mostly lighthearted, others deal with heavier issues like persecution and child slavery. But they all point listeners back to Truth–and show the unique perspective and challenges of growing up in a missionary family.<\/p>\n

      Focus on the Family Radio Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\n

      Focus on the Family Radio Theatre<\/a> is more than just an audiobook being read or performed word for word. Professional actors, high quality sound effects, and thrilling music make these beloved theatres ones you\u2019ll want in your family\u2019s collection.<\/p>\n

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      • Anne of Green Gables<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
      • At the Back of the North Wind<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
      • The Christmas Carol<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
      • The Chronicles of Narnia<\/a> <\/em><\/li>\n
      • The Legend of Squanto<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
      • Little Women<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
      • The Secret Garden<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Focus on the Family Radio Theatre for Older Children<\/h3>\n

        Some of the Focus on the Family Radio Theatre presentations deal with topics that make them better suited for families with older children. These are some of those unforgettable stories that will forever touch your children\u2019s hearts and minds.<\/p>\n

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        • Ben-Hur <\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
        • Billy Budd, Sailor<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
        • Bonhoeffer: The Cost of Freedom<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
        • The Hiding Place<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
        • Les Miserables<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
        • The Screwtape Letters<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n
        • Silas Marner<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Lamplighter Theatre<\/a><\/h2>\n

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          Lamplighter<\/a> republishes old books, weaving biblical truths and principles into the original stories. In addition, they create radio theatres of many of the tales. We were instantly caught up in The Basket of Flowers<\/i><\/a>. Others, like Sir Knight of the Splendid Way<\/i><\/a>, were a bit harder for my younger children to get into. But the lessons they teach are as timeless as the books they come from.<\/p>\n

          Heirloom Audio Productions<\/a><\/h2>\n

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          My brother read all <\/i>the G.A. Henty books as a teenager. So when I found Heirloom Audio Productions<\/a>, I was excited to experience G.A. Henty brought to life through audio drama. Though my children love The Story of the World<\/a>, <\/i>I didn\u2019t know if Henty–even dramatized–might be beyond them. However, they loved our review copy of In Freedom\u2019s Cause<\/a><\/i>, and we were all excited to learn more about heroes Wallace and Bruce in a memorable fashion.<\/p>\n