11 Family audiobooks perfect for Memorial Day roadtrips
Published on May 18, 2025

If you are hitting the road this Memorial Day weekend be sure to queue up a few of these family favorites!
Audiobooks for younger kids

Frog and Toad: Complete Collection by Arnold Lobel
Two friends who couldn’t be more different are always there for each other! These short amusing adventures, read by the author, are all available for free on the Internet Archive.

Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
Journey back to the Hundred Acre Woods where even adults will enjoy the charming humor of this infamous “Silly Old Bear”! Available for free on Librivox.

Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke
Anna Hibiscus invites you into amazing Africa where she lives with her large family. Will she ever get her dream to see snow? Available on Audible and LibroFM.

The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
This timeless story of a swan with no voice and his friend Sam is sure to delight all ages. Louis the Swan must learn to write and play the trumpet in order to repay his Father’s debts and woo his love, Serena the Swan. Available on Audiobooks.com.

My Father’s Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannet
My Father travels to Wild Island to save a captured baby dragon. He uses kindness and innovation to find his way out of various predicaments in this heartwarming and funny adventure. Available for free on Librivox.
Audiobooks for school-age kids

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
Whether you’ve never read it or have read it a thousand times, Narnia is always worth going back to! Lewis brings Christian truth to life in the enchanting format of a fantasy tale. The entire unabridged series is available on Audible.

A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
Discover the small bear from Darkest Peru who is found by a loving family at Paddington Train Station. He makes friends wherever he goes and can never resist a generous helping of orange marmalade. Available on Audible.

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and A Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdshall
Four devoted sisters embark on unexpected adventures while traveling for their annual summer vacation. Available on Audiobooks.com.

The Story of Dr Dolittle by Hugh Lofting
What if you could talk to the animals? Dr Dolittle’s quiet life in England takes an exciting turn once he makes a breakthrough discovery. Available for free on LibriVox.

The Gammage Cup by Carol Kendall
Get swept away to a new fantasy land where the Minnipins are busy preparing their town for the coveted Gammage Cup competition. They soon find out that much more is at stake than a friendly neighborhood competition! Available on Hoopla.

On The Night Train (Audiodrama) by the Merry Beggars
This 21 episode audio drama is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. Edith and Paul Mallard must solve the case aboard the train before it is too late! Available for free from The Merry Beggars: On the Night Train.