Boost those reading skills with tonies®
Listening to audiobooks introduces budding bookworms to the joy of reading and stories. But that's not all! The Toniebox is proven to improve kids' reading levels by exposing them to new words, rhyming patters and more. Read on for more brain-boosting Tonies for your little listeners.
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Our little experts, Josh and Coco, are here to tell you allll about how listening to audiobooks helps kids become braver, stronger and more confident readers.
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“Listening to stories can help reluctant readers overcome barriers to reading enjoyment and deepen comprehension of the story. ”
- National Literacy Trust Report
Audiobooks for 3-4 year olds
The Gruffalo
“A mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood. A fox saw the mouse and the mouse looked good.” Walk further into the deep dark wood, and discover what happens when a quick-witted mouse comes face to face with an owl, a snake … and a hungry Gruffalo!
The Peter Rabbit Collection
Beatrix Potter’s most famous tales in one wonderful collection.
Enjoy the antics of mischievous Peter Rabbit who loves nothing more than having endless adventures with his sisters Flopsy, Mopsy and Cottontail. Plus immerse yourself in the Tales of Benjamin Bunny, Mr Tod and The Flopsy Bunnies.
This wonderful new addition to Tonies is the perfect way to introduce children to the delightful world of Beatrix Potter.
Thomas & Friends: The Adventure Begins
All aboard for Thomas’s very first adventure! A cheeky little tank engine discovers a big new world when he arrives on the island of Sodor. Get set for escapades aplenty as Thomas explores his new home and meets some really useful new friends along the way.
The Snail and the Whale & The Smartest Giant in Town
Enjoy two popular tales by unstoppable duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, The Snail and the Whale and The Smartest Giant in Town.
Follow the adventures of a tiny snail who hitches a ride on the tail of an enormous whale, and meet George, the scruffiest giant in town, who smartens up his act only to find his new clothes are needed elsewhere!
Mog
These beloved classic tales by children’s author Judith Kerr follow the hapless adventures of Mog, the Thomas’ family’s very forgetful cat.
Join Mog as she eventually triumphs through all kinds of mishaps and misfortunes - delighting little listeners along the way.
Audiobooks for 5-6 year olds
Matilda
Five-year-old Matilda Wormwood is an extraordinary child with a magical mind, but life for her hasn’t been easy. She has the most unpleasant parents, and a horrible headmistress who terrorises children for fun.
Matilda soon discovers that she has a very special power, a power she can use to triumph over her neglectful parents and teach Miss Trunchball a lesson she will never forget…
Magic Faraway Tree - The Enchanted Wood
Kate Winslet brings to life this charming abridged version of The Faraway Tree series, written by the world’s best-loved children’s author, Enid Blyton.
Join Joe, Beth and Frannie and their friends Silky the fairy and Moon-Face on their adventures as they discover the magical new lands that await them at the top of the Faraway Tree.
James and the Giant Peach
An orphaned young boy called James is sent to live with his two beastly aunts, Aunt Sponge and Aunt Spiker.
James is sad and lonely with not one friend in the whole world, until one day, at the end of the garden, a peach begins to grow. Curious, James soon finds himself inside the giant peach where he meets a bunch of friendly insects waiting to take him on a magical adventure.
The Famous Five: A Short Story Collection
Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog find new discoveries and adventure wherever they go in Enid Blyton‘s most popular series. From solving mysteries to half term escapades, these five are often found caught up in exciting adventures.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Meet Mr Wonka. He’s got a Chocolate Factory to run, and a tale to tell.
Featuring a full-length version of the Roald Dahl classic, this delicious story is a treat for all the senses.
Audiobooks for 7+ year olds
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
This story follows teenager Greg Heffley, who writes about his daily life in middle school in a secret journal filled with his feelings from happiness, sadness and friendship.
First Term at Malory Towers
Who ever said school was boring? For Darrell Rivers and her friends, life at Malory Towers is anything but. Older listeners will love this adaptation of Enid Blyton’s classic tale.
Rotten Romans
This awfully awesome Tonie tells the real story of the Rotten Romans – for those who can stomach it!
Journey back in time and unearth some of the foulest facts about the Rotten Romans – if you dare! From beastly battles, gruesome gods and deadly doctors to revolting Roman aromas, you’ll discover the terrible truths they don’t teach you in school!
Terrible Tudors
One for the real history buffs, who want history with all the horrors left in.
Walk in the footsteps of the Terrible Tudors with this terrifically terrifying Tonie – if you’re brave enough! Discover all the facts they don’t teach you at school, from the horrifying Henries to Tudor torture and more.
Learning gets creative
With the mytonies app and Creative-Tonies there are so (so, so, SO) many ways to help little listeners become super-charged readers. Creative-Tonies have up to 90 minutes of space for you to upload your own content, or you can choose from one of our many freebies. Hop, skip and jump this way for more about the app and step-by-step instructions on how to add your own songs, stories and games to your Creative-Tonies.
“Hearing stories read by professional readers demonstrates the rhythm, tone and pronunciation of a narrative, which can help children develop their own understanding of reading behaviours.”
- National Literacy Trust Report