You want the kids to be able clock a ton of required reading minutes while on the road this summer but the thought of piling books into a totally packed car feels too much like your own version of Gray Gardens. Cut down on space without losing the literary by going digital with audio and e-books. Flip through the gallery for the very best new reads. Bonus: you can check most of these out for free at your local library.

Pete the Cat’s Train Trip

AudioBook
The latest in the Pete the Cat lineup sees the wildly-popular feline setting off on the rails to visit Grandma: just the thing for summer road trip listening. Because this one is formatted as an “I Can Read” book, beginning readers may enjoy honing their new skills by turning the pages of the hard copy along with the audio.

Good for: Ages 3-7

Available at audible.com, $1.88.

What will your tiny travelers be reading in the car this summer? Share in a Comment below. 

—Emma Bland Smith

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