My Source of Inspiration - Something New...But Not So New

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My Source of Inspiration

Jan. 13, 2008

Something New...But Not So New

I am home this morning with a slightly under-the-weather child. She is not dreadfully sick, but I figured it was better to "laze" around home rather than going to church and feeling worse. We are sitting here listening to audio books.

Have you heard of Librivox? I had heard about this website when we started on our Ambleside/Charlotte Mason adventures, but I never checked them out. I love the wonderful literature the children are being exposed to. One situation we have run into is being overloaded by the books. We have been able to complete our lessons, but I would love to give them the ability to "catch up" with some of the reading.

I finally googled Librivox. What a treasure trove! This is their objective:

"To make all books in the public domain available, for free, in audio format on the internet."

We are so excited about these old books! Trust me, it is not just for the children! I have already downloaded Stepping Heavenward and I plan on downloading The Three Musketeers for my Wonderful Husband and I to listen to!!

You have to check it out!!!!

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Jan. 13, 2008 - Great!

Posted by SchoolinRhome

WoW! I can't wait to check this out! This is much more convenient than getting them from the library. I have Stepping Heavenward and haven't gotten through it yet so the sudip will be great- Thanks so much for sharing. I never would have found this on my own and this will add a lot to our reading and getting things done! (I hope I have no problems with it.- We'll see!)
SchoolinRhome (School in Our Home)

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Jan. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by 3rsandahug

That sounds like an awesome resource! I'll have to check it out.
Karen

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Jan. 14, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I have asked my husband to download "Children of the New forest" for our Y3 daughter. I like reading it to her, but the chapters are so long, it takes a long time!! I am always behind on that one....

Thanks for mentioning the resource to others!

Blessings,
Mommaofmany-who forgot to sign in before commenting!

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Jan. 14, 2008 - Librivox

Posted by Anonymous

Thank you for this post. I will be looking into this. What a great idea... Very useful in our homeschooling. I have a barely 5 yr old non-reader and this will be wonderful for him...

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