Engage struggling readers with some of the most loved—and most listened to—audiobooks in our library.
For students who learn differently, the right book can change everything. Whether it’s a thrilling fantasy, a hilarious graphic novel, or a classic that resonates, audiobooks help students connect with reading in powerful ways. That’s why educators and students using the Learning Ally Audiobook SolutionⓇ keep returning to these top titles—books that spark curiosity, build confidence, and help struggling readers thrive.
Based on real bookshelf data and recommendations from teachers and students alike, here are 12 of the most added and read titles across grade levels.
Elementary School Picks
Graphic Novels & Series to Hook Beginner Readers
Series like Dog Man, Captain Underpants, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Bad Guys continue to be top choices for younger students. These highly illustrated, fast-paced stories keep kids coming back—and listening.
Why it matters: According to BookTrust, daily shared reading drops sharply between ages 4–7. Yet this is exactly the time to hook beginning readers. Chapter books and graphic novels provide an accessible, entertaining path to reading independence.
Graphic novels, in particular, have been shown to:
Top Elementary Titles:
Dog Man: Mothering Heights
by Dav Pilkey
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde
by Jeff Kinney
The Bad Guys in Alien vs. Bad Guys
by Aaron Blabey
