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underactivethyroidmum · 18/12/2017 16:29

I have ordered DS7 the Harry Potter Audio book collection from The Book People but they have lost my order and now it's out of stock !!
Does anyone know where I can find audio CD books suitable for DS7 who due to dyslexia is a very reluctant reader ?
The Harry Potter books were ideal as we have the actual books so he can read along but I can't seem to find them elsewhere at a reasonable price elsewhere.

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Brandnewstart · 18/12/2017 16:34

The Book People have a David Walliams collection for a tenner. Think there are 8 books which is great value. My boys love it. Think they have a deal on Roald Dahl too. The one we all love is Mr Gum which is hilarious!

Brandnewstart · 18/12/2017 16:35

You can sometimes get HP on eBay but they are still pricey. My eldest has a SpLD so audio books were a godsend. He's 13 now but still has them on at bedtime.

katcatkat · 18/12/2017 16:42

I know that this is not actual cds but we use the listening books service for people with reading difficulties including dyslexia www.listening-books.org.uk
You pay a small fee for access to a large audio book library you can have cd's posted but we use the online subscription for £20 a year.

GreyMorning · 18/12/2017 17:13

What about an audible subscription and something to listen to it on?

321namechange · 18/12/2017 21:01

Waterstones.com has Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone on audio cd read by Stephen Fry for £28 new.
Amazon has The Lion, Witch & The Wardrobe BBC full cast for £10 new.
Or The Best of Paddington also read by Stephen Fry.
Cows in Action series can be bought with a cd inside each book to read along.

Harry Potter seems quite an ambitious read for any 7 yr old.

underactivethyroidmum · 18/12/2017 21:04

Thank you for some brilliant suggestions, I have just ordered the David Walliams collection and also signed up to the listening books website which is a great service Wine Flowers

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Eringray · 18/12/2017 21:08

Check it up on www.audible.co.uk

autumnkate · 18/12/2017 21:30

My 6 year old is OBSESSED with the 13 Storet Treehouse on CD. It’s really funny and silly and he loves it.

autumnkate · 18/12/2017 21:30

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parrotonmyshoulder · 18/12/2017 21:36

What about an Audible subscription? You pay monthly but get a ‘credit’ every month, which I have used to buy all the eye-watering my expensive HP books. There’s a daily deal too, which is good value if it’s something you want.
We listen in the car usually. Audiobooks have made a massive difference to dyslexic DD as, like when I read books to her, she can immerse herself in the story and really understand it, then read it herself with confidence later.

Pollaidh · 18/12/2017 21:45

The Roald Dahl collection is often a good deal on book people, and has kept us all entertained (DC 8). I can imagine David Walliams would be good too - the books are funny.

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