Going Places - Kids Stories About Reading!

Where can a book take you? In Going Places, four children enjoy extraordinary weekend adventures. One speeds around an amusement park, another swims beside a shark, one rockets into space, and another journeys through the African veld. Yet each exciting trip begins while the children are reading safely and comfortably at home. This short audiobook celebrates imagination, curiosity and the power of stories to introduce young listeners to new places and ideas. With its playful pattern and vivid settings, it is perfect for children aged 4–6, family listening, quiet time or bedtime. This story was written by Jade Maitre at Storyberries. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here. The story is read by Jade Maitre.  

Gugu and Cici are travelling by train to Joburg with their mother, and both sisters want the window seat. They race, argue and play rock, paper, scissors - but when they board, every place beside the window is already taken. Then the girls help a passenger who has dropped her handbag, and their kindness brings an unexpected opportunity. This gentle audiobook for children aged 4–6 explores siblings, sharing, good manners and the excitement of a family journey. With simple language and a warm, reassuring ending, The Window Seat is ideal for bedtime, quiet listening and early-learning activities. This story was written by Sindeka Mandoyi at Book Dash. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here. The story is read by Jade Maitre.

Bob is taller than everyone in his class... and he is tired of the jokes that come with standing out. When his dad suggests rock climbing, Bob discovers that his long arms and legs are perfect for reaching difficult grips. But one glowing hold sends him spinning into a strange magical world, where three tiny creatures need his help to reach the sweetest berries. This imaginative audiobook adventure explores confidence, kindness, teasing and the discovery that being different can also be a strength. With playful creatures, a magical portal and an encouraging message about individuality, Long Legged Bob is ideal for listeners aged 7–12. This story was written by David A. Miller at Storyberries. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here. The story is read by Jade Maitre.

A poor shoemaker and his wife have only enough money left to purchase one final piece of beautiful leather. But when they wake the next morning, they discover that someone has transformed it into an exquisite pair of boots. Night after night, mysterious elves create magnificent shoes, bringing the couple wealth and success. Yet as customers gather and money pours in, the shoemaker’s gratitude slowly becomes impatience and greed. This atmospheric audiobook retelling of The Elves and the Shoemaker combines fairy-tale magic with a thoughtful moral about generosity, humility and respect for the work of others. Ideal for listeners aged 7–12, it is a compelling choice for bedtime, quiet time, family listening or classroom discussion. This story was written by Jade Maitre at Storyberries. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here. The story is read by Jade Maitre.

Roll up, roll up and listen as Circus Tortellini brings its Bright Big Top - and its Clever Circus School - to town! Leon, Mia, Emma and Noah are thrilled to spend a week learning circus skills. Yet the roles they receive are not the ones they expected. As they practice clowning, juggling, pony balancing and unicycle riding, the friends discover that new abilities take patience, courage and plenty of teamwork. With lively characters, playful humor and an exciting Grand Circus Show, The Circus School is an entertaining audiobook for children aged 4–6. It is ideal for bedtime listening, quiet time, classroom story sessions and young circus fans who enjoy stories about learning, confidence and trying something new. This story was written by Andrea Kaczmarek at Storyberries. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here. The story is read by Jade Maitre.

Follow Ruby, a lovable rescue puppy, on a heartwarming adventure about friendship, acceptance, and seeing beyond appearances. When Brie welcomes Ruby into her family, Nate doesn’t understand why anyone would reject such a sweet little dog. But after an accident leaves him feeling different himself, he discovers just how important kindness and empathy can be. This gentle audiobook helps young listeners explore friendship, inclusion, compassion, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. Perfect for children aged 4–6, Ruby is a comforting bedtime story that encourages confidence, emotional growth, and caring for both people and animals. This story was written by Sue Kelvasa and Prarthana Gururaj at Storyberries. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here. The story is read by Jade Maitre.

Escape into a gentle adventure with this thoughtful audiobook story about curiosity, empathy, and discovering the world from a completely different perspective. When Freddy secretly travels from his peaceful stream into the busy city, he meets a boy named Tom whose life is quietly changed by an extraordinary encounter. Richly descriptive and full of imagination, this story encourages children to appreciate wildlife, understand emotions, and care for the natural world. Ideal for children aged 7–12, this relaxing audiobook makes a wonderful bedtime listen, classroom resource, or family story time. This story is written by Fons Heijnsbroek at Storyberries. You can read along with this story here.

High in the mountains, near the sea, a child explores a secret rainforest filled with quiet wonders. This gentle audiobook invites children to listen closely as the forest reveals eucalyptus, cracking twigs, glistening sap, spiders, rosellas, a diamond python, a pale gecko, marching ants, ferns, vines and a sparkling swimming hole. With lyrical language and a calm, reflective mood, My Own Rainforest is perfect for bedtime, quiet time, classroom nature lessons or mindful listening. A peaceful nature story for kids, it encourages curiosity, observation and love for the wild places around us. This story was written by Jade Maitre at Storyberries. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here. The story is read by Jade Maitre.

In the little village of Currumbin, the people love their pobblebonks and puggles... and soon discover that the wobbegongs need care too. This gentle audiobook introduces children to Australian wildlife through singing frogs, baby echidnas, and whiskery-faced sharks resting on the sea floor. With a warm, hopeful tone, Pobblebonk! shows how communities can help nature through frog-friendly gardens, clean beaches, safe wildlife corridors, and protected ocean spaces. Perfect for bedtime, quiet listening, classroom nature lessons, or family story time, this animal story for kids encourages curiosity, kindness, and care for the environment. This story was written by Jade Maitre at Storyberries. You can read along with this story at Storyberries.com by clicking here. The story is read by Jade Maitre.