Magic Tree House is a popular children's book series written by Mary Pope Osborne. The series follows the adventures of siblings Jack and Annie as they travel through time and space using a magical tree house. Each book in the series takes the reader on a different educational journey, introducing them to various historical events, figures, and places. Recently, the Magic Tree House series has been adapted into audio narrations, bringing the stories to life in a new and exciting way. The audio narrations are a great option for children who may struggle with reading or simply prefer listening to stories. They allow children to engage with the books and experience the adventures of Jack and Annie, even if they are not able to read the text themselves.

10 St. Louis memberships perfect for families

Joining a membership program at one of these St. Louis museums and attractions is the gift that keeps giving all year long.

If you're frequently visiting one of St. Louis’ myriad family-friendly attractions, purchasing a membership might be worth it. With memberships, you don’t feel as if you must spend the entire afternoon at one attraction to get your money’s worth. Plus, giving your children the experiential gift of a membership to their favorite attraction is one that keeps giving all year long. But perhaps the best part? Many of these memberships come with perks, including discounts on food and in the gift shop, invites to special events, free parking, and more. Here are 10 local memberships perfect for any St. Louis family.

City Museum: The artsy playground is an ever-evolving space full of wonderful eccentricities to explore. With floors upon floors of something whimsical in every corner, it's nearly impossible to see—and do—it all in one day. With the unlimited yearly membership, you can save something for another visit. But it's not all kid-centric. Adults can visit the museum’s bars, and come summer, the rooftop hosts events and live music. The Basic Membership ($39.99, plus tax, per person) includes unlimited admission, access to MonstroCity, and free admission for children under 3. Gold Memberships ($49.99, plus tax, per person) includes the Basic perks, as well as Rooftop access, discounts on food, beverage, and retail purchases, and more. 750 N. 16th.

Magic House: The Magic House is a Victorian mansion full of hands-on exhibits and educational programs for children to explore. It has something for all ages from infants through grade-schoolers, including a STEAM Center, a three-story climbing structure, an art studio, and a play space dedicated to toddlers ages 2 and younger. The School Year, Family and Family Plus memberships are for two adults and up to four dependent children ages 18 and younger from one household. School Year memberships, starting at $100, include free admission and 50 percent discounts on guest admissions Tuesday–Friday during the school year (Labor Day–Memorial Day). Family, starting at $175, includes unlimited admission all year long, 50 percent discounts on museums across the country that are part of the Association of Children’s Museums, and an exclusive Magic House gift. Family Plus, starting at $250, includes everything the Family Membership offers, plus unlimited admission all year to MADE for Kids. Visit the website for more membership options. 516 S. Kirkwood. Missouri Botanical Garden: The garden is home to the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden, an awesome playground for kids that’s nicknamed A Missouri Adventure. Bonus: It has a splash pad open Memorial Day-Labor Day weekends. The children’s garden is open April–October, is free for children ages 2 and under and 13 and older, and typically costs an additional $3 for member children (versus the $5 for nonmember children), with free admission for all members all day on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m.–noon. The botanical garden offers four levels of membership, but there are two we highly suggest if you’re planning to bring your kids multiple times per year. If you have younger kids, opt for the Friends and Family package. For $125, it includes admission for four adults and any children ages 12 and younger to the garden, plus unlimited entry to the Children's Garden and free tram tours. Have older kids? Consider the Festival membership ($225), which includes all the benefits of Friends and Family for six adults and any children ages 12 and younger, plus six free tickets to Garden Glow and selected summer exhibits, as well as six free tickets to festivals at the garden, like Chinese Culture Days and the Japanese Festival. 4344 Shaw.

The National Museum of Transportation: Founded in 1944, this institution aims to be the leader in protecting the heritage of North America’s transportation through educational programs, interactive exhibits, and more. Explore the museum’s 190 major exhibits that include historic railway trains, cars (including a 1901 car built by St. Louis Motor Carriage Co.), boats, and planes. And your kids, train fans or not, will love the trolley and mini train rides (keep in mind that these do cost a little extra). All memberships, Coachman (Level II) and up, include admission for the member and up to five guests per visit, invites to special events, and 10 percent discounts on gift shop purchases, birthday parties, and facility rentals. Prices start at $83 for Coachman memberships to $5,000 for Lifetime memberships. 2933 Barrett Station. Rockin’ Jump: Whether it's cold or hot outside, kids need somewhere to burn off energy. And here, they can literally bounce off the walls at this indoor trampoline park rather than causing a ruckus in your home. The RJ Individual Membership, which is $29.99 per month, includes up to two hours of jump time per day, unlimited Rockin’ Tots, and discounts on birthday parties and at the café. The RJ Family Membership, which is $49.99, includes up to two hours of jump time per day for up to two adults and two children, unlimited Rockin’ Tots, and discounts on birthday parties, at the café, and additional family memberships ($10). 7375 Watson.

Saint Louis Science Center: Does your kid constantly ask “why”? Are they curious about the world around them? The Saint Louis Science Center is the perfect outing for your family. With so much to explore—from dinosaurs and space to energy and the environment—you’ll want to bring your kids back again and again. So why not consider a membership? Sure, general admission to the Science Center is always free, but memberships come with extra perks. At the Family & Friends level ($99), you’ll have access to six free planetarium tickets, six discounted tickets to special exhibits, six free tickets for the discovery room, and 10 free OMNIMAX Theater tickets. The Family & Friends PLUS ($135) and Family & Friends MAX ($195) membership levels come with more free and discounted tickets for the planetarium, Discovery Room, OMNIMAX Theater, and special exhibits. 5050 Oakland.

Saint Louis Zoo: Yes, the zoo still offers free admission (though some attractions, like the Sea Lion Show and Conservation Carousel, cost extra). But a membership might be a good idea if you've struggled to find parking. Bonus: Memberships help support the zoo’s wildlife conservation projects. This St. Louis staple offers nine levels of annual membership, but the three we recommend are Patron, Family/Grandparent, and Loyalist. Patron, for $79, includes free parking for six visits and 36 member tickets to use for the Zooline Railroad, Dinosaurus, Sea Lion Show, and Winging It! Family/Grandparent ($99) includes free parking for six visits and 48 premium member tickets to use for the Zooline Railroad, Dinosaurus, Sea Lion Show, Winging It!, Conservation Carousel, and Stingrays at Caribbean Cove. A Loyalist ($199) comes with unlimited free parking and 60 premium member tickets to use for the Zooline Railroad, Dinosaurus, Sea Lion Show, Winging It!, Conservation Carousel, and Stingrays at Caribbean Cove. 1 Government.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park in Fenton and Ballwin: Another indoor trampoline park that offers monthly memberships for children, Sky Zone is chock full of ways for your kids to burn off extra energy. The Ballwin location offers two membership options: Basic ($22.99 per month) entitles kids to two hours of jump time (any time Monday–Friday and before 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday), access to members-only events, and a 20 percent discount at the Fuel Zone. Elite ($25.99 per month) offers the added benefits of unlimited jump time Monday–Friday, two hours of jump time on Saturday and Sunday, access to programs, a party discount, and parent perks. Meanwhile, the Fenton location offers slightly different packages: Basic ($24.99 per month) offers 90 minutes of jump time per day, members-only events, and discounts at the Fuel Zone. Elite ($29.99 per month) gives kids two hours of jump time per day, discounts at the Fuel Zone and on party packages and programs, and access to members-only events. 14820 Manchester, Ballwin and 631 Gravois, Fenton.

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station: The aquarium at Union Station is the main attraction of the former train station. With more than 13,000 animals in more than 250,000 gallons of water, there’s so much to see at the aquarium that you’ll want to come back again and again. The annual pass options are $55 for a one-person household, $100 for a two-person household, $135 for a three-person household, $160 for a four-person household, and $195 for a five-person household. Larger household pass options are available; visit the website for details. Passes include unlimited entry for 12 months, a 15 percent discount at restaurants at Union Station, a 15 percent discount in the gift shop and restaurants, $2 off guest tickets, access to The Polar Express Train Ride ticket pre-sales, discounts on admission to selected special events, and a 30 percent discount at St. Louis Union Station Hotel. 201 S. 18th. Urban Air Adventure Park: This indoor adventure park for kids of all ages offers thrilling attractions like climbing walls, a ropes course, an indoor playground, trampolines, and more. With all of this fun in store, your kids will beg you to visit Urban Air more than once, which means a membership could be the perfect gift for your little ones. Deluxe ($11.99 per month) gives holders access to Deluxe-level attractions, a pair of socks, and invites to select events. Ultimate ($13.99 per month) gives members access to Ultimate-level attractions, a pair of socks, invites to select events, a snack each visit, and special discounts. And Platinum ($16.99 per month) allows access to all attractions, invites to select events, a pair of socks, discounts, and a free slice of pizza at each visit. 10990 Sunset Hills Plaza.

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Purchase our one-year Family Plus Membership for just $95! This membership includes unlimited free admission to The Magic House and MADE for Kids for your family April 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022. That’s a $95 savings!

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Magic House exhibits to look forward to:
Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit (now – September 6)
Namaste India (Opening May 25)
Sandcastle Beach (May 28 - July 5)
Daniel Tiger: A Grr-ific Exhibit! (Opening September 18)

*This special offer does not include ACM reciprocal benefits or free promotional gift and is not applicable toward any previous membership purchase. No refunds will be issued.

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Membership

The Magic House, MADE for Kids membership is for two adults and up to four children (ages 18 and younger) from one household.

Membership includes: Unlimited free admission all year long at MADE for Kids, located at 5127 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

Membership card and photo ID required. Membership benefits are nontransferable, nonrefundable cannot be sold and do not include special programs or visits with school groups. Membership benefits subject to change.

Additional Membership levels that include admission to MADE for Kids

Family Plus

A Family Plus membership is for two adults and their dependent children (ages 18 and younger) from one household. Family Plus memberships start at $250.

• Unlimited free admission for your family all year long at The Magic House;
• Unlimited free admission for your family all year long at The Magic House, MADE for Kids;
• 50% discounted admission to 200 museums throughout the country that are members of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Network;
• Exclusive Magic House gift;
• The option to supersize your membership and add an additional caregiver for $25 per year (limit two).

Membership card and photo ID required. Named cardholder must accompany guests. Membership benefits are nontransferable, nonrefundable cannot be sold and do not include special programs or visits with school groups. Membership benefits subject to change.

The Magic House, MADE for Kids

The Magic House, MADE for Kids membership is for two adults and up to four children (ages 18 and younger) from one household. An annual membership is just $75.

Membership includes:
Unlimited free admission all year long at MADE for Kids, located at 5127 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108

The Magic House, MADE for Kids features 7,000-square-feet of hands-on learning opportunities including a makerspace, a multimedia art studio, a design lab, an entrepreneurs’ marketplace and classroom. Children will have the opportunity to engage in real-world, hands-on STEAM experiences they can’t participate in elsewhere, from designing for a 3D printer to learning to code, and from building a robot to launching a business.

Membership card and photo ID required. Membership benefits are nontransferable, nonrefundable cannot be sold and do not include special programs or visits with school groups. Membership benefits subject to change.

Grandparents Club

Grandparents Club memberships are for two grandparents, four adult children and up to 16 grandchildren. Grandparents Club memberships are $300.

• Unlimited free admission all year long;
• Unlimited free admission for your family all year long at The Magic House, MADE for Kids.
• Invitations to special members-only events;
• Multiple membership cards for grandparents and their families;
• 50% discounted admission to 200 museums throughout the country that are members of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) Reciprocal Network.

Membership card and photo ID required. Membership benefits are nontransferable, nonrefundable cannot be sold and do not include special programs or visits with school groups. Membership benefits subject to change.

They allow children to engage with the books and experience the adventures of Jack and Annie, even if they are not able to read the text themselves. The audio narrations are narrated by actress and audiobook narrator, Mary Pope Osborne. Her lively and engaging narration captures the spirit and excitement of the series, drawing listeners in and keeping them entertained throughout the entire story.

Her voice brings the characters to life, allowing children to feel as though they are right there with Jack and Annie on their time-traveling adventures. One of the main benefits of the audio narrations is that they help improve listening comprehension skills. By listening to the stories being read aloud, children can practice following along and understanding the plot, characters, and vocabulary used in the books. This can help develop their listening skills, as well as their overall language skills. Additionally, the audio narrations of Magic Tree House provide a valuable learning resource. The books in the series are filled with historical facts and information, and the audio narrations allow children to absorb this knowledge in an engaging and enjoyable way. They can learn about different time periods, historical events, and famous figures, all while being entertained by the adventures of Jack and Annie. In conclusion, the audio narrations of Magic Tree House offer a wonderful opportunity for children to experience the excitement and educational value of the series. The narrations bring the stories to life, improve listening comprehension skills, and provide a valuable learning resource. Whether children are avid readers or prefer to listen to stories, the audio narrations of Magic Tree House are a fantastic addition to the series..

Reviews for "The role of the narrator in the Magic Tree House audiobooks."

- Lisa - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with the audio narration of the Magic Tree House series. The narrator's voice was monotonous and lacking in expression, making it difficult to stay engaged with the story. I found myself getting bored and zoning out during the listening experience. Additionally, the pacing of the narration felt off, with awkward pauses and inconsistent speed. Overall, I wouldn't recommend the audio version of these books and would suggest reading the physical copies instead.

- Jake - 2 stars - The audio narration of the Magic Tree House books left a lot to be desired for me. The narrator's voice was irritating and didn't match the age of the characters in the story. It felt like I was listening to an adult pretending to be a child, which was distracting and made it hard for me to connect with the characters. Additionally, there were some technical issues with the audio quality, with background noise and occasional static. Overall, I would suggest skipping the audio version and opting for the printed books instead.

- Emily - 3 stars - I didn't enjoy the audio narration of the Magic Tree House series as much as I had hoped. While the narrator did a decent job with differentiating the characters' voices, the overall tone of the narration felt flat and uninspired. It lacked the excitement and energy that I associate with the books. I also found the pacing to be a bit slow, which made it hard to stay engaged with the story. While it's not the worst audio narration I've listened to, it didn't live up to my expectations.

The benefits of audio narration for struggling readers: The Magic Tree House solution.