7 Binge-Worthy Audiobook Series for 7-Year-Olds
by Kate Smith
When I first began reading independently, nothing was more satisfying than zooming through a series like The Boxcar Children or Nancy Drew at the library. Fiction and nonfiction series empower early independent readers, and listening to an audiobook series builds a love for storytelling, strengthens attentive listening skills, and builds pronunciation confidence. Check out these audiobook bundles perfect for your seven-year-old.
-
The First Helping (Lunch Lady Books 1 & 2)
Jarrett J. Krosoczka’s hilarious, action-packed adventure stars Kate Flannery (The Office) as the Lunch Lady. This full-cast audiobook series is so much fun. Join the Breakfast Bunch: Hector, Terrence, and Dee as they discover what kinds of adventure their lunch lady gets up to. Readers will find cyborgs, evil authors, diabolical librarians, swamp monsters, and silliness galore.
-
Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8
Mary Pope Osborne’s Magic Tree House series has over 110 books and is still going strong after thirty years. The author herself narrated this audiobook collection, and it includes the first eight books in the series. It features siblings Jack and Annie’s travels through time and space with help from a magic tree house in their backyard. Listeners will love these daring adventures with dinosaurs, knights, mummies, pirates, space travel, and more.
-
The Princess in Black, Books 1-3
Young readers will love this hilarious series from award-winning husband and wife team Shannon and Dean Hale. Princess Magnolia has a secret identity as the monster-battling Princess in Black. This action-packed, adventurous twist on the traditional fairytale princess is full of humor and heart. Narrated by the award-winning and beloved Julia Whelan, this fantasy series will make little listeners clamor for more!
Preorder from: -
Pizza and Taco Lunch Special: Books 1-6
The first six books in this young graphic novel series feature best friends Pizza and Taco. Can their friendship survive popularity contests, throwing a party, joining a rock band, and more? This series will keep kids laughing through every hilarious food-related joke and pun.
-
Narwhal and Jelly Books 1-5
This five-book bundle brings together an unlikely best-friend duo under the sea — Narwhal and Jelly. This audiobook series features sound effects and a full cast, including a special appearance by the author. These underwater adventures are adorable and filled with fun, laughs, and friendship.
-
She Persisted Audio Collection: Volume 1
This chapter book collection was inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller, She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, and celebrates women’s history. Volume 1 features a straightforward and engaging account of eight women from history: Harriet Tubman, Claudette Colvin, Sally Ride, Virginia Apgar, Nellie Bly, Sonia Sotomayor, Florence Griffith Joyner, and Ruby Bridges. Each audiobook is written and read by a different author and narrator. If your young listener enjoys this collection, browse the rest of the series for more inspirational stories.
-
The Rock Box!: A Who HQ Collection
Who HQ’s series has over 250 books and continues to grow. Titles in this series are available in bundles or individually and are perfect for voracious nonfiction readers. The Rock Box! introduces young listeners to musicians and performers from the 20th century. Each title features legendary artists like the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Bob Marley, Bruce Springsteen, and Bono. A different narrator reads each artist’s story, and when your little listener asks for more, check out the audiobooks about Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny.
