Audiobooks Inspire a Love of Stories in All Ages SUMMER READING FOR BUSY FAMILIES
Summer reading lists are always popular, but most families rarely have time to have dinner together, let alone sit still reading for hours. Luckily, the ever-growing popularity of audiobooks means you don’t have to wait for school to start again for your kids to get back into literature. Here are a few great audiobooks you can introduce to your family this summer.
FOR FAMILY BONDING “Half Magic” by Edward Eager, read by Words Take Wing
A beloved family favorite since it was first published in 1954, “Half Magic” tells the story of siblings Jane, Mark, Katharine, and Martha, who discover a magic wish-granting coin. They soon realize the coin only grants half of what they wish for, and an unplanned vacation to the Sahara, followed by chaos in King Arthur’s court, is just a one of the hilarious misadventures this family must overcome together.
FOR THE LONG ROAD TRIP “The Bad Beginning” (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket, read by Tim Curry When a terrible fire destroys the Baudelaire mansion, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny find themselves orphans and are sent to live with the terrible Count Olaf. Convinced their awful new guardian is only after their fortune, the Baudelaires must use their intelligence and skills to stick together and (maybe) overcome their sad circumstances. Fans of the Netflix series will love to hear the story that started it all! Who knew such an unfortunate series could mean fun for the whole family?
FOR SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEW “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown, read by Kate Atwater
When lonely robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she finds she’s trapped on a wild island. Struggling to survive and befriend the island’s hostile animal inhabitants, Roz must eventually face her mysterious past, which threatens to tear her home apart. This brand-new book is a stunning tale about the environment, technology, and the wonder of being alive.
These are just a few of the many titles your family can enjoy this summer. Find even more by visiting Audible.com or checking the audiobooks catalogue on iTunes.
ALWAYS THERE TO HELP Spotlighting Lisa Lukkari
One trait we look for in our team members is intellectual curiosity. Lisa Lukkari has that quality in spades, and that’s one of the many reasons why she’s been such a good fit here. “One of my favorite parts about working here,” Lisa says, “is taking part in our workshops. I love being able to learn new ways to help people plan their estates and get the care they need.” “I actually have a very personal connection to the work we do here,” Lisa explains, “because my father is elderly, and I want to provide the best possible care for him.” She has the same passion for offering great advice to our clients. “Everyone here is amazing to work with,” she notes, “and I feel lucky to have found this firm.” Lisa is often the first point of contact clients have with our legal team, and she thinks of herself as a welcoming host introducing clients to The Elder Care Firm family.
Outside of the office, Lisa loves spending time with her husband, Jeff, and their three dogs. “We just moved into a new home,” she says, “and we are currently renovating our previous home to get it ready to sell. It’s been a long process, but a very exciting one.” Her two children are grown up now — her daughter, Laura, lives in Lansing; and her son, Jeff, resides in Florida — but she still cherishes any chance she gets to see or speak with them. Another of Lisa’s missions is fighting cancer. “The disease has touched my family,” she reveals, “so it means a lot to contribute in any way that I can.” To that end, Lisa has twice done the Susan G. Komen 3-Day, a sixty-mile walk to fund breast cancer research. Her passion for helping others doesn’t stop when she leaves the office, and we’re lucky to have her on our team.
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