Puffin Audiobooks: feedback for Laugh out Loud titles…find out what MNers think PLUS non testers - chance to win £75! NOW CLOSED

[AnnMumsnet]

This thread is for the 125 Mumsnetters and their DCs who listened to a Laugh out Loud audiobook from Puffin. Testers could choose from one of the following audiobook titles:

1. Wimpy Kid, Dog Days by Jeff Kinney read by Ramon de Ocampo (age 7+)
   
2. The Twits by Roald Dahl ready by Richard Ayoade (age 5+)
   
3. Danger is Everywhere by David O?Doherty ready by David O'Doherty (7+)
   
4. Dennis the Menace by Steven Butler read by Steven Butler (age 6+)
   
5. The Dinosaur That Pooped the Planet by Tom Fletcher and Dougie Poynter - read by authors (age 5+)
   To listen a clip from each of these audiobooks click here
   
   Puffin say "We are absolutely delighted to have so many eager ears listening to our marvellous audiobooks this summer and taking part in our Audiobook Club
   We believe that audiobooks are a brilliant way for families to share the laughter, thrill and excitement of a good story. Whether you listened just before bedtime or on those long and winding ‘are-we-nearly-there-yet’ car journeys.
   All we ask is that you use the discussion threads to let us know what both you and your little ones, thought of the experience."
   
   Non testers: Share on this thread what your favourite audiobook is and why and you will be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £75 voucher for either iTunes or Amazon so you can buy audiobooks!
   
   Testers: Puffin would love to know what you and your children thought by answering these questions:
   
   
6. How old is the child who took part?
   
7. Which audiobook did your DC choose?
   
8. What time of day and where did your child listen to the audiobook?
   
9. On what device did your DC listen to the audiobook?
   
10. What was your child’s overall impression of the experience? What did they like about it?
    
11. Do you think you’d buy or look for more audiobooks in the future as a result of this experience?
    We'd also like you to add a review of the audiobook on MN (using the links sent to you on the email).
    
    All testers who add feedback and post a review will be entered into a prize draw where two MNers will each win a £75 voucher from either iTunes or Amazon so you can buy audiobooks!
    
    Thanks and good luck!
    
    MNHQ
    Standard Insight T&Cs apply

[GloGirl]

None tester but I love the Stephen Fry Audiobook for Harry Potter, very soothing.

My DS is a little young yet for audio books but I am looking forward to journeys together and listening. I'm not a massive fan of in car DVD screens. Sometimes we should just watch the world go by out of our window.

[iammamam]

1. How old is the child who took part?
   6,5&3
   
2. Which audiobook did your DC choose?
   The twits
   
3. What time of day and where did your child listen to the audiobook?
   Bedtime
   
4. On what device did your DC listen to the audiobook?
   iPad
   
5. What was your child??s overall impression of the experience? What did they like about it?
   My 6 year old enjoyed it and followed the story with a real book that we have, she loved the story but was a little wary when we had spaghetti for tea a few days later
   My 3&5 year olds don't have the attention span needed for a long audiobook
   
6. Do you think you??d buy or look for more audiobooks in the future as a result of this experience?
   Yes, she loved it and has asked for more

[laterthanuthink]

How old is the child who took part?
11
2) Which audiobook did your DC choose?
Danger is Everywhere
3) What time of day and where did your child listen to the audiobook?
At night, in bed
4) On what device did your DC listen to the audiobook?
iPad
5) What was your child??s overall impression of the experience? What did they like about it?
Found it very funny. Liked the narrator.
6) Do you think you??d buy or look for more audiobooks in the future as a result of this experience?
Yes

[Rebekahlr]

My 7 year old daughter (only just 7 in August) was given Wimpy Kid, Dog Days to listen to and she loves it. She has now listened to it several times. She says 'it is awesome. I love the bits about the muddy hand.' She has listened to the story at night and first thing in the morning on my iPhone. She has always liked listening to audiobooks and this has become a favourite. We will definitely look for more. I found the narrator's voice difficult to listen to initially but he is engaging and while the story at times felt a little old for my daughter that was my opinion not hers! It is a very funny story that adults could definitely enjoy with their children so anyone looking for a good audiobook for the car should think about this and other Wimpy Kid books. Thank you puffin audio!

[ISeeIt]

My daughter loves the Winnie the Witch audiobook that came with the book and asks for it every night! I think it is Winnie's ominous cackle that thrills her so much..!

[Lulabellx1]

1. How old is the child who took part? 7
   
2. Which audiobook did your DC choose? Dennis the Menace
   
3. What time of day and where did your child listen to the audiobook? 6.30pm, snuggled on the sofa
   
4. On what device did your DC listen to the audiobook? My I-Phone
   
5. What was your child’s overall impression of the experience? What did they like about it? He really enjoyed it, he laughed on loud on several occasions.
   
6. Do you think you’d buy or look for more audiobooks in the future as a result of this experience? Probably not, although DS enjoyed it... it doesn't help him with his reading skills. I feel it's a lazy way to enjoy a book.

[Maniacalparrot]

Our family favourite is Mr Gum read by the author Andy Staunton. It is so funny it has us all laughing out loud. The character are brought to life and the story definitely enhanced by this excellent readng. Perfect for long journey or wet rainy afternoon whilst playing Lego.

[AnnMumsnet]

Hello - thanks for the feedback!
Tester winner is CharlotteSimmons and the non tester winner is CuffsAndCollar - both win a £75 iTunes or Amazon voucher!