Audiobooks the Whole Family Will Love HIT ‘PLAY’ AND HIT THE ROAD
The stress of holiday road trips can tempt any parent to let their kids zone out in front of a screen, but don’t give in! To prevent bored youngsters from disappearing into their tablets or phones during long drives, consider healthier modes of entertainment, such as audiobooks. Unlike passive entertainment media such as movies and video games, audiobooks can accelerate a child’s reading ability by making more complex language accessible. Also, the whole family can enjoy listening to a good audiobook — even sitting in separate seats in a moving car! Apps like Libby or Hoopla provide access to audiobooks and ebooks through participating public libraries. Amazon Prime subscribers can access some free audiobooks through Audible. For suggestions on family fare, ask your local librarian or check out the nonprofit Common Sense Media website for recommended holiday-themed books. For elementary school children, consider “The Snow Queen,” a Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. This classic story of a girl saving her friend from danger, read by Julia Whelan, will inspire listeners with its lessons
about fidelity and courage. Another classic is “The Cricket in Times Square” by George Selden. Read with dazzling energy by “Monk” actor Tony Shalhoub, this tale of a streetwise city mouse encountering a country cricket in a New York subway station is an engaging, easy listen. For tweens, “The Mother-Daughter Book Club, Book 5” by Heather Vogel Frederick tells of five book club members setting out on holiday trips from the tropics to the Alps. Of course, numerous disasters befall them before the book’s satisfying ending! Another Christmas-themed winner is “Nickel Bay Nick” by Blair Jackson, a coming-of-age novel about a troublemaking 11-year-old boy who gets a chance to redeem himself when a mysterious neighbor blackmails him to perform acts of charity in their down-and-out town. And “Juniper’s Christmas” by Eoin Colfer is a Christmas adventure about 11-year-old Juniper Lane, who is accidentally exposed to North Pole magic after she asks for help from a mysterious woodsman living in a nearby park. As you listen, you can enjoy knowing that in addition to entertaining the family, you are stimulating your child’s imagination and language ability as they visualize the people and places in these delightful stories.
Hockey’s returning to Orlando, and we are more than ready for it. Our Solar Bears are starting the season on Friday, Oct. 17, against the Florida Everblades, and it’s shaping up to be a big night. We’ve got our gear packed, tickets in hand, and a few surprises in the works. At Just Call Moe, we’re all longtime fans and are proud to return this season as the Exclusive Personal Injury Law Firm of the Solar Bears. This partnership means a lot to us, and we show up to support our team. You’ll find us at most home games as close to the action as possible, talking with fans and handing out merch. Our setup will look a little different this year. We’ve added new swag and giveaways that we’re very excited about. And there’s one big centerpiece you’re going to want to check out: a custom goalie mask The Solar Bears Are Back… And So Are We
decorated with our logo and the Solar Bears’ logo. We’ll display it at games throughout the season, and one lucky fan will be able to take it home at the end of the season. Entry will be completely free. All you have to do is stop by and throw your name in. We’re also planning a few smaller giveaways during the season, so keep an eye out at our table. You never know what you’ll walk away with besides a new favorite team. It’s hockey time in Orlando again, and we’ll see you at the rink. Let’s go, Bears!
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