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Vidya Balan, Gulzar, Boman Irani narrated audiobooks to listen on Audible for Children’s Day

This Children’s Day, enjoy a magical reality beyond the confines of the walls of your home with Audible.

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From action to adventure and classics to contemporary titles, kids can choose and enjoy a mix of exciting audiobooks to ignite the fire of their imagination.

The Christmas Pig, by J.K Rowling

Jack loves his childhood toy Dur Pig. DP has always been there for him, through good and evil. Until one Christmas Eve, something terrible happens – DP is lost. But Christmas Eve is a night for miracles and lost causes, a night when all things can come to life – even toys. And Jack’s newest toy – the Christmas Pig has a daring plan: Together, they’ll embark on a magical journey to seek something lost and to save the best friend Jack has ever known. It is a heartwarming adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured belonging and how far he will go to find it. A tale for the whole family to fall in love with from one of the world’s greatest storytellers. This soulful tale has already received tremendous appreciation from audiences across the globe and will be a perfect fit for kids to enjoy this Children’s Day!

Audible recently launched an all new all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue which gives members unlimited access to over 15,000 titles, Audible Originals, audiobooks and podcasts as part of their membership, at no extra cost. Some of the best children’s titles from this catalogue you can listen to are:

Little Vinayak, by Shobha Vishwanathan

No matter what Little Vinayak does, his long, long trunk keeps getting in the way until one day, a new friend offers an unusual solution. Vidya Balan brilliantly narrates this original story by Shobha Viswanath and subtly brings to light how special we are. The title is a part of Audible’s all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue.

PS: The title song ‘Will you read with me?’ is sung by Shankar Mahadevan

Tak-Tak, by Soumitra Ranade

Tak-tak! Did you hear that? A young man heard it and was alarmed. But when he investigated, he was astonished by what he found! This spooky story narrated by our favourite Viru Sahastrabudhhe, aka Boman Irani, will transport you to a creepy abandoned mansion! The title is a part of Audible’s all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue.

Alice in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll

An all-time classic, which was originally called Alice’s Adventures Underground, Alice in Wonderland tells the story of a young, intrepid little girl who follows a White Rabbit underground and falls into a topsy-turvy dream world, a world where the impossible becomes possible. Listeners will love meeting unforgettable characters such as the Mad Hatter, the Knave of Hearts who stole some tarts, the grinning Cheshire Cat and the formidable Queen. The title is a part of Audible’s all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue.

Rangeela Geedad, by Gulzar

One fine day, Chandru, a small jackal, wakes up to find his fur all blue. Listen to this hilarious story in the words of Gulzar from the Panchatantra to find out how the blue jackal uses his colour to his advantage. The title is a part of Audible’s all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue.

The Weirdies, by Michael Buckley

After being left behind when the entire estate of Deadeye Manor is packed up for a doomed vacation cruise, the triplets have to learn how to fend for themselves. (When a staff of 200 servants has taken care of your every need, even brushing your own teeth is a mountainous task.) From their time at the Our Lady of the Perpetual Side-Eye Orphanage to their adoptive home on picture-perfect Sunshine Circle, the Weirdies have a lot to learn about the world…but, at least, they have each other. Hollywood actress Kate Winslet narrates the title and is a part of Audible’s all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue.

A Hundred Cartloads, by Devika Rangachari

Ananda, the ox, cares very deeply for his master Billa and is willing to do anything to help him. He convinces Billa to make a wager with a wealthy merchant, but can he fulfil his promise and make Billa a rich man? The title track is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, and Soha Ali Khan narrates the audiobook and is a part of Audible’s all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue.

The Foolish Lion, by Shobha Vishwanathan

Budhu Raj, the evil lion king, has all the animals under complete tyranny. Every day, an animal offers itself as food to the lion, until it’s time for Chatura, a crafty little hare. Will Chatura escape the clutches of the evil Budhu Raj? Look out for the song ‘Chatura, Chature’ with its foot-tapping beat! Not to miss, the title is narrated by Naseeruddin Shah and will be found in the all-you-can-listen Plus catalogue.

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