Hit Play on Winter Break: Audiobook Collections for Elementary School Readers

Everyone loves the spunky kindergartener Junie B. Jones, who manages to win over even the most reluctant readers. This bundle includes the first eight audiobooks in the series. Though she’s in kindergarten, Junie B.’s laugh-out-loud adventures have delighted elementary school readers of all ages for generations.

Perfect for newly independent readers, this fin-tastic collection dives into friendship, facing fears, and navigating new experiences — all from the perspective of mermaid kittens (truly, could there be a better combo?). It’s a great way to hook young listeners on a new series.

If your nonfiction-lover has already devoured every Who HQ book, cue up this set of seventeen audiobook biographies. A full cast and setting-inspired soundscapes make listeners feel like they’re walking alongside each historical figure. Featured subjects include Neil Armstrong, Sonia Sotomayor, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, Lucille Ball, Sacagawea, and more.

This lively nonfiction series digs into major historical moments to debunk long-held myths. This collection covers Christopher Columbus & the Taino People, The Mayflower, The American Revolution, and The Underground Railroad — perfect for curious kids who love learning the real story behind the story.

If your young sleuth has solved every mystery Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and the Boxcar Children have to offer, meet Trixie Belden. This collection introduces the horse-riding heroine’s first four adventures — ideal for mystery lovers craving their next case.

For fans of magic and adventure, this series blends humor, heart, and a touch of witchiness. When Effie moves to Brooklyn to live with her aunts, she discovers they’re witches — and that she might be one too. The trilogy delivers magical twists while exploring real-life questions about friendship and finding your place.

Audiobooks are a great way to help readers grow into new levels, and Adam Gidwitz is the perfect bridge between chapter books and middle grade. Beloved by teachers, librarians, and kids, this trilogy remixes classic fairy-tale characters — including Hansel and Gretel and Jack and Jill — into bold, witty, and completely absorbing new adventures.