Audio books for children are actually audio versions of children's' books. You may think of audio books for children as a perfect way to pass the time at home or when traveling. Your child may listen to the audio book using a mobile device as a CD player to listen to audio books on CD, an MP3 player to listen to downloaded audio books or a walkman to listen to books on tape.

The narration is done by the author or by a professional actor (In some audio books for children there are several actors). In some audio books there is music or sound effects. So what are the benefits of getting your child the latest Harry Potter audio book? Well, Listening to audio books broadens the vocabulary, teaches correct pronunciation, develops the imagination of your child, encourages the child to read other books of the author and more than all makes your child happy. Encourage your children to listen to audio books that they can not read yet – think of the audio books as an expansion of the old fashion books and as a substitute.

Most of the audio books for children in the market are professional but yet it is recommended to listen to a few minutes of the audio book before getting a new audio book. Listen to the reader – Is the voice pleasant, is it clear, is the music or sound effect in the audio book suits the story, may it be scary.

Some of the best sellers audiobooks for children are Harry Potter audio books, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Little House on the Prairie etc.