Audiobooks for Kids Zero to Five

Cranky, Crabby Crow (Saves the World)

By: Corey R. Tabor
Narrated by: Mark Sanderlin
Length: 5 minutes

“With the fate of the planet in his capable talons, Crow scares away his animal friends from his telephone line. They wonder, why is Crow so cranky? Little do they know, this is the exact place Crow needs to keep clear for his secret mission. Filled with playful and expressive art, this quirky story is not only hilarious but shows us the... Read more

Don't Trust Fish

By: Neil Sharpson
Narrated by: Neil Sharpson
Length: 15 minutes

An absurdly laugh-out-loud funny audiobook about the villainy of fish!

"A ribald and uproarious warning to those unschooled in fishy goings-on." —Kirkus, starred review

Why, dear listener, must you NEVER EVER trust fish?

1) They spend all their time in the water where we can’t see them.
2) Some are as big as a bus—that is not okay.
3) We don't know... Read more about Don't Trust Fish

The Baby Who Stayed Awake Forever

By: Sandra Salsbury
Narrated by: Kathleen McInerney
Length: 7 minutes

“This was a very fun read-aloud book for my family! Very cute and well done. My 5 and 8-year-olds really enjoyed it and found it quite silly. Read more

Papilio

By: Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor & Andy Chou Musser
Narrated by: Sunny Lu, Ben Clanton, Andy Chou Musser & Corey R. Tabor
Length: 15 minutes

A tale told in three parts by three friends! Powerhouse creators, Ben Clanton, Corey R. Tabor, and Andy Chou Musser, have come together to create a wholly inventive book that is perfect for fans of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Introducing Papilio Polyxenes, the Black Swallowtail Butterfly! She’s an adorable and hilarious caterpillar who is ready... Read more about Papilio

Victor, the Wolf with Worries

By: Catherine Rayner
Narrated by: Stephen Mangan
Length: 6 minutes

A beautiful story with a gentle and encouraging message to help children deal with their worries – from the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal winner Catherine Rayner, and read by Stephen Mangan.

Victor the wolf has lots of worries. He worries that he isn't brave enough, that he isn't big enough and that he isn't fierce enough. In fact, Victor feels... Read more about Victor, the Wolf with Worries

Girls on the Rise

By: Amanda Gorman
Narrated by: Amanda Gorman
Length: 4 minutes

An electrifying new picture book—adapted for audio—by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman

Who are we? We are a billion voices, bright and brave; we are light, standing together in the fight.

Girls are strong and powerful alone, but even stronger when they work to uplift one another. In this... Read more about Girls on the Rise

The Bowerbird

A funny and heartwarming rhyming story about love and kindness from the author of The Gruffalo

By: Julia Donaldson
Narrated by: Jason Donovan
Length: 7 minutes

The irresistible tale of Bert - a small bird with a very big heart, from Number One bestselling Julia Donaldson and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Catherine Rayner. Read by Jason Donovan.

Bert the bowerbird is looking for love. He has made the most perfect nest, complete with a pretty purple flower, and is hoping it will help him to meet the bird... Read more about The Bowerbird

Knight Owl

By: Christopher Denise
Narrated by: James Langton
Length: 6 minutes

A Caldecott Honor Winner and New York Times Bestseller! 

A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. 

Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. He may not be the biggest or the strongest, but his sharp nocturnal... Read more about Knight Owl

Santa's First Christmas

By: Mac Barnett
Narrated by: Mac Barnett
Length: 7 minutes

Mac Barnett and Sydney Smith team up for an unforgettable celebration of Christmas.

We all know that Santa makes everyone’s dreams come true every Christmas, but it turns out that he needs a little help getting into the holiday spirit himself. Instead of letting Santa get right back to work after he returns home to the North Pole on Christmas... Read more about Santa's First Christmas

What Can a Mess Make?

By: Bee Johnson
Narrated by: Karissa Vacker
Length: 3 minutes

What Can a Mess Make? features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for ukulele music and the sounds of crafting!

In this adorable rhyming audiobook, two sisters spend their day playing at home and leaving joyful, cozy messes in their wake.

Kitchen clatter.
Milk and juice.
Syrup splatter.
Chocolate... Read more about What Can a Mess Make?

The Strangest Fish

By: Katherine Arden
Narrated by: Fareeda Pasha
Length: 5 minutes

“Katherine Arden’s debut picture book is a whimsical story of friendship and care. A girl named Daisy brings home a fish named October, and the strangest thing happens: October just grows and grows, and grows some more. Zahra Marwan’s beautiful illustrations bring Daisy and October to life with their joyous expressions in colorful landscapes.... Read more

The Yellow Bus

By: Loren Long
Narrated by: Soneela Nankani
Length: 12 minutes

The Yellow Bus features sound design and special effects to enhance your listening enjoyment. Listen out for the sound of children getting on the bus and bleating goats.

From #1 New York Times bestselling and beloved creator Loren Long, The Yellow Bus is a tender and heartfelt ode to educators.

There is a bright yellow bus who spends her days... Read more about The Yellow Bus

Gaga Mistake Day

By: Emma Straub & Susan Straub
Narrated by: Carolyn Kang
Length: 6 minutes

When Grandma comes for a visit, silliness and creativity are guaranteed, in this funny and endearing book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub; her kids' gaga, Susan Straub; and award-winning illustrator Jessica Love.

Gaga days are the best! That’s when this eccentric, mischievous grandma babysits her delighted granddaughter. These Gaga days are... Read more about Gaga Mistake Day

Pretty Ugly

By: David Sedaris & Ian Falconer
Narrated by: David Sedaris
Length: 3 minutes

Meet Anna Von Ogre, a delightful monstrosity. When Anna’s attempt to gross out the family backfires, she finds herself stuck with a face of such beauty that even the neighbors are repulsed. How the sickeningly adorable, rosy-cheeked little girl finds her inner ugly again is the subject of a hilarious fable for the ages.

Performed and expanded by... Read more about Pretty Ugly

This Book Is Banned

By: Raj Haldar
Narrated by: Raj Haldar
Length: 7 minutes

THIS IS A BOOK ABOUT DINOSAURS.
No it's not. Dinosaurs are NOT ALLOWED.
OH. THIS IS NOW A BOOK ABOUT AVOCADOS!
Sorry. We deleted those.
FINE.
THIS BOOK IS ABOUT?NOPE
Permanently BANNED!
What is this book about anyway?! Maybe you shouldn’t even try reading it … But what could possibly be inside?

#1 New York Times bestselling author Raj Haldar presents a... Read more about This Book Is Banned

Something, Someday

By: Amanda Gorman
Narrated by: Amanda Gorman
Length: 4 minutes

The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman—adapted for audio

You’re told that
This won’t work,
But how will you know
If you never try?

Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman has created a timeless message of hope.

Sometimes the world feels broken. And problems seem too big to... Read more about Something, Someday

Real to Me

By: Minh Lê
Narrated by: Phil Corin
Length: 3 minutes

An acclaimed author and a Coretta Scott King Honoree pair up for this tender story about friendship and accepting change. Two best friends (one of whom is imaginary) are inseparable until the day when one of them unexpectedly disappears.

Others tried to tell me that she wasn’t real, that she was just... Read more about Real to Me

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

By: Mac Barnett
Narrated by: Mac Barnett
Length: 20 minutes

The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and picture book pioneers Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen!Once there was a bridge and a terrible and VERY hungry troll lived... Read more about The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Very Good Hats

By: Emma Straub
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
Length: 3 minutes

The first picture book by bestselling novelist Emma Straub, adapted for audio, this joyous and inventive listen will inspire kids to see ordinary objects in a whole new way.

Some people think hats are fancy things you can buy at a dressy store, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In this audiobook, acorns and raspberries are snug hats for... Read more about Very Good Hats

Little Owl's Love

Little Owl

By: Divya Srinivasan
Narrated by: Jay Duplass
Length: 3 minutes

The star of Little Owl's Night returns to find love in his beloved nighttime forest.

"What do I love?" Little Owl thought.
There were so many things. . .

Gliding along on a quiet night, Little Owl looks for the things that make him happy--shimmering stars, winking fireflies, listening to the cricket song, and most of all, spending time with his... Read more about Little Owl's Love