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Free Audiobook Downloads

Here are two free audiobooks for December, courtesy of ACLF and Bolinda Borrow Box:

"Diary of a Wombat and Other Stories"

Five of Jackie French's best stories together in one audiobook, ready for a new generation of listeners to enjoy. Jackie French is an award-winning author whose books are adored by children and parents alike. She was the Australia Children's Laureate for 2014–2015 and was Senior Australian of the Year for 2015. To celebrate these fantastic achievements, this special audiobook contains five of her most-loved children's books including Diary of a Wombat, The Hairy Nosed Wombat Finds a New Home, Josephine Wants to Dance, Pete the Sheep and Queen Victoria's Underpants.

Written by: Jackie French

Narrated by: Jackie French

Suitable for 3+

"Deb and Dot and the Mix-up Plot"

Welcome to the School of Monsters – the funniest, silliest and most accessible series from one of Australia’s bestselling and most-beloved children’s authors, Sally Rippin. Some kids play well and some do not. Some look the same, like Deb and Dot! Deb and Dot are twins and complete opposites. Deb is friendly and everyone likes her – but Dot doesn't quite know how to play nicely with the other monsters! Can Teacher Ted help the twins out with a plan?

Written by: Sally Rippin

Narrated by: Gareth Prosser

Suitable for 7+

How To Listen To These Books

You can listen to the full audiobooks via the BorrowBox app or website. All you need to do is:

• Join your local library. It’s free!
• Download the BorrowBox app. Select your library and activate your account.
• Search for this month’s feature title under audiobooks. Enjoy!

ALISON LANCASHIRE

Library Coordinator