Welcome to our first Christmas gift guide of the season! Each year, we hear so many requests for beloved audiobook titles that have captured the imaginations of young listeners. From timeless classics to current chart-toppers, there are always a few fan favourites we’d love to offer on our shelves. Bringing new audiobooks to Voxblock can be a bit of a journey, but it’s something we work on every day to expand our library and meet the growing demand.
In the meantime, we’ve curated a selection of Voxblock audiobooks that fans of these cult classics and popular stories are sure to enjoy. Whether your child is enchanted by magical worlds, thrilling adventures, or gentle bedtime tales, our shelves have plenty of wonderful titles to inspire, engage, and delight. So, if you're looking for that perfect screen-free gift, here’s our guide to Voxblock audiobooks that echo the spirit of much-loved favourites.
Audiobooks similar to the Harry Potter series
1. The Magician's House by William Corlett
Explore a magical world with mystery and surprises around every corner. Remember and don't get lost in one of the many corridors.
Suitable for ages 8 and above with 6hrs and 25mins listening time.
£12.99
2. The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett
Perfect for Teens. The introduction to the Discworld series and world filled with fantasy and magic. Join Rincewind on his important task to protect Discworld's very first tourist.
Suitable for ages 12 and above, with 7hrs and 58mins listening time.
£13.99
3. The Worst Witch by Jill Murphy
Perfect for younger listeners. Chaotic spells and crashing broomstick, follow hectic witch Mildred as she navigates life at Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, with 1hr and 5mins listening time.
£12.99
Audiobooks similar to the Percy Jackson series
1. Who Let the Gods Out by Maz Evans
Elliot seeks help from the Olympian gods after a he accidentally sets free a death daemon that starts terrorising the world.
Suitable for age 8 and above, with 7hrs and 16mins listening time.
£12.99
2. Malamander series by Thomas Taylor
Violet is trying to discover why her parents went missing 12 years ago, but her journey is perilous when a legendary sea monster is involved.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 5hrs and 5mins listening time.
£12.99
3. Tales from the Greek Legends by Edward Ferrie
Perfect for younger listeners. Discover all the myths and legends of the Greek Gods with this educational audiobook.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, with 2hrs and 39mins listening time.
£9.99
Audiobooks similar to the How to Train Your Dragon series
1. The Boy Who Grew Dragons series by Andy Shepherd
Perfect for younger listeners. Tomas finds a dragonfruit tree at the bottom of his grandad's garden and gets the shock of his life when it hatches tiny dragons.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, with 3hrs and 8mins listening time.
£11.99
2. The Dragon in the Library by Louie Stowell
Kit can't stand reading. She would much rather be playing outside than being dragged to the library by her friends, but on this particular trip she makes an incredible discovery.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 3hrs and 25mins listening time.
£10.99
3. Tales from the Norse Legends by Edward Ferrie
Perfect for younger listeners. Discover all the myths and legends of the Norse Gods with this educational audiobook.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, with 2hrs and 29mins listening time.
£9.99
Audiobooks similar to Impossible Creatures
1. Pages & Co series by Anna James
Tilly loves escaping into the stories of her favourite books but one day she finds her favourite characters wondering around her grandparent's bookshop.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 7hrs and 18mins of listening time.
£12.99
After Darkus's father mysteriously disappears, he goes to live with his Uncle where he discovers a super-species of beetle.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 7hrs and 17mins listening time.
£13.99
3. The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery
An evil faerie swaps Yanni's baby sister with a changeling and its a race against time, goblin palaces and battle-swept oceans to get his sister back.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 8hrs and 7mins of listening time.
£12.99
Audiobooks similar to the Goosebumps series
1. A Place Called Perfect series by Helena Duggan
Perfect for teens. Violet moves to a town called Perfect but not everything is so perfect.
Suitable for ages 10 and above, with 8hrs of listening time.
£13.99
2. Baby Aliens Got My Teacher by Pamela Butchart
Perfect for younger listeners. Izzy and her friends realise something isn't quite right with their teacher after she starts being nice to them.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, with 1hr and 17mins of listening time.
£10.99
3. Frankenstiltskin by Joesph Coelho
A funny yet deliciously dark retelling of this classic fairytale, where Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltskin. A story of monsters, magic and greed.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 1hr and 26mins of listening time.
£11.99
Audiobooks similar to the His Dark Materials series
1. The Last Hours series by Cassandra Clare (coming soon)
Perfect for teens. A part of the Shadowhunter universe, this series follows shadowhunter Cordelia as she moves to London to clear her fathers name. But there are far more sinister things than demons lurking in the city.
Suitable for ages 14 and above, with 21hrs and 35mins of listening time.
£13.99
2. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
A evil witch accidentally feeds a baby moonlight instead of starlight and fills her with extraordinary magic.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 9hrs 31mins of listening time.
£11.99
3. The Polar Bear Explorer’s Club series by Alex Bell
Stella and her fellow explorers are trekking through the icy wilderness but when they become separated they are faced with frost fairies, snow queens and much more.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 6hrs and 13mins listening time.
£12.99
Audiobooks similar to David Walliams books
1. My Brother is a Superhero by David Solomons
Comic mad Luke is annoyed when his undeserving brother is given superpowers and told to save the world. But when his brother goes missing, it's up to Luke to save the day.
Suitable for ages 8 and above, with 5hrs and 58mins of listening time.
£12.99
One of Roald Dahl's best loved stories, full of mischief and magic, Matilda must use her strength, courage and intelligence against the spiteful adults, and ultimately come out on top.
Suitable for ages 5 and above, with 4hrs and 11mins of listening time.
£13.99
3. Cookie! series by Konnie Huq
Cookie's life is basically over. Her best friend has moved away and when she goes to get a kitten to fill the void, the most annoying boy ever buys it first!
Suitable for ages 5 and above, with 3hrs and 6mins listening time.
£12.99
