Leland's Jungle-Safari Hayride

An Autumn Festival Adventure

By: Ellarina Wragg

Narrated by: Alan @XpressVo

Winner of the Golden Wizard Book Prize 2025!

Bring storytime to life with Leland’s Jungle-Safari Hayride—now available as an immersive audiobook complete with cheerful narration and playful sound effects that capture the rhythm and wonder of fall. Children will hear pumpkins being counted, animals chattering, and the joyful beat of a harvest celebration as Leland’s safari adventure unfolds.

This award-winning rhyming story for ages 3–6 blends the excitement of autumn traditions with lessons of courage, kindness, and humbleness. Perfect for bedtime or classroom listening, it inspires young hearts to imagine, explore, and believe in themselves—whether they win or simply have fun trying.

Celebrated for its warmth and message of encouragement, Leland’s Jungle-Safari Hayride is a sound-filled adventure families will love listening to again and again.

©2025 Ellarina Wragg (P)2025 Ellarina Wragg

It challenged my imagination 😊.

I like how it took an ordinary hayride into a wonderful imaginary adventure. It made me reminisce of fun times.😊

immersive sound effects for young listeners

The sound effects in this audiobook added so much energy and helped hold attention the whole time. It’s a fun, cozy listen that works well for car rides or quiet time.

Delightful, Fun, and Well-written

This is a delightful story that invites young listeners into a lively harvest adventure filled with playful sounds, counting fun, and cheerful animal chatter. Through Leland’s safari hayride, children are gently introduced to themes of courage, kindness, and staying humble—all wrapped in a warm, engaging rhyme that’s easy to follow and enjoyable to hear. Perfect for bedtime or classroom listening, it keeps little ones entertained while encouraging imagination and confidence.

The author, Ellarina Wragg, demonstrates a strong command of rhythm and rhyme, creating a fluid, melodic flow that brings the story vividly to life. Each line transitions smoothly into the next, making it easy for young listeners to stay engaged and follow along. Familiar, well-crafted characters provide a sense of comfort and trust, while still keeping the experience fresh and enjoyable. The thoughtful integration of sound effects further enhances the storytelling, adding an extra layer of fun without overwhelming the narrative.

The narrator delivers a warm and engaging performance that is especially well-suited for a children’s audiobook. Speech is clear and easy to follow, allowing young listeners to stay connected to the story without effort. The use of sound effects adds a playful, entertaining layer that enhances the listening experience without becoming distracting. With a comforting, soothing tone throughout, the narration creates the perfect atmosphere for bedtime or quiet moments like naps.

A wonderful audiobook with an uplifting message and joyful energy, this is a story families will reach for again and again.

There were no issues with the production or quality of this audiobook.