We record up to 30 non-fiction audiobooks a year for children as part of our Sound Learning service that supports the National Curriculum and are fun and interesting! Find out more about at. Listening Books is a national charity who offer an audiobook library for both adults and children who find reading print or holding a book difficult as the result of an illness, disability, learning disability or mental health condition. Find out moreĭo you want to find out more about finding non-fiction audiobooks to listen to? This makes complex subjects and emotions that children may be interested in learning about easier to take on board.
Why would someone want to leave their country? How would they feel in this situation? Listening to a book can help children understand ideas because of the tone that the narrator uses to give context to what is being read. Take this clip from The Usborne Official Astronaut’s Handbook by Louie Stowell – did you know that there are space sickness bags on the International Space Station?įor example, in this clip, Michael Rosen and Annemarie Young ask people listening to the audiobook of Who Are Refugees and Migrants? to think about a complex situation. There are so many amazing stories that can leave a lasting impression on children because they really happened. This means they don’t have to spend time decoding words and can instead follow the thread of a book and have a much better experience.Ĭheck out Bookmark: our spotlight on books and disability Here are three reasons you should try listening to non-fiction audiobooks However, especially for children who don’t naturally enjoy books, non-fiction can be an important way to introduce reading for pleasure.įor many children with a print impairment such as dyslexia or additional learning needs, audiobooks are a vital way to enjoy books, because they remove the barriers that make reading so difficult. Of course, reading stories is very important, not just because children who read more tend to succeed academically, but also because it’s enjoyable to escape into another world. Lots of us can name our favourite fiction book – whether it’s Harry Potter or The Midnight Gang – but not many of us think about non-fiction in the same way. Here's why they think every child can benefit – and have fun – with non-fiction audio about the world, whatever their circumstance.ĭo you know what your favourite non-fiction book is? If ever a memoir was designed for audio this is it: the U2 frontman’s life, narrated by him and interwoven with the music.
Listening Books is a UK charity that gives audiobooks to adults and children who have difficulty reading. Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story by Bono, Penguin Audio, 20 hrs 25 mins. Why you should try non-fiction audiobooks
0 kommentar(er)
