Best Books & Audiobooks for Kids and Family

Best books and audiobooks for kids and family reading

Audiobooks and illustrated editions are a parent's secret weapon: they turn car rides, bedtimes, and rainy afternoons into shared story time, and they help reluctant or early readers fall in love with books without the friction of decoding every word.

For family listening and reading, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Interactive Illustrated Edition) is a gorgeous way to revisit a series that works across a wide range of ages. It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime (Adapted for Young Readers) delivers a funny, moving true story pitched at younger audiences. For school-age readers tackling the classics, the short and accessible Animal Farm is a frequent assigned-reading title that sparks great family discussion.

Older kids and teens branching out on their own can find even more to explore through Prime for Young Adults, which bundles perks aimed squarely at younger readers. Mix formats: listen together in the car, then let them read on their own at night.