We've just recently learned that our dd7 is 2e (yep, another 2e kiddo in the family lol - this child with a completely different challenge than ds). Her ability vs achievement testing revealed that she is severely challenged with taking information in through reading, and needs to have as much material as possible presented to her via listening/auditory.

I'm trying to figure out a way to get her access to e-books for early elementary kids and higher level books too. I'd like to find basic books online if possible that she can listen to and follow along in the text (not early early readers, but things like Magic Tree House level), and also find higher level fiction in online audio books that she can just listen to.

I'm really new to audio-"reading" so am totally clueless. DD asked for a Kindle for Christmas, and I've heard that some of the Nooks/Kindles come with text-to-voice - how is that? Is the voice ok or too computer-ish for a kid to listen to? Are there ways to provide lots of books at low cost?

FWIW we have books on tape/DVD at our library, but it's not a huge selection (last time I looked, need to check it out again)... and we're a little challenged with actually getting *to* the library - having online access would work much better with our schedules.

Thanks for any suggestions,

polarbear

Free online audio books for children are available online.

Try http://www.techsupportalert.com/free-audio-books-children. It lists 124 sites.

Otherwise try entering free online audio books for children or kids or some equivalent in Google.

Storynory.com

Check out Learning Ally .

Our tester recommended Learning Ally as well.

I have an ancient, second generation Kindle. The computer voices aren't bad, but for a kid, I don't know if they'd inspire.

Audible.com material can be stored and played on my kindle. I also like the computer voice. Lots of older books are free. Search. Kindle free book to get. A list. I also like the built in dictionary feature.

Our Library has free interlibrary. Loan and one can look for books online and then pick them up when they arrive.

I would also consider TV programs as they have a large audio component...it might help to watch a version first and then read the book...maybe.

Best wishes
Grinity

Thanks so much for all the great suggestions - they are very much appreciated

polarbear