Reading aloud is a great way to engage young children with stories while expanding their vocabulary, developing their comprehension, and instilling a love of reading and learning.
Find some recommendations on great read alouds, for every age and occasion!
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“The book is destined to be a high-
volume read-aloud, and much fun can
be had trying to guess what the girl
will choose” ―Kirkus Reviews
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Fun Storytime Read Alouds
Ages 2–6
Bark Park
What’s the Time, Grandma Wolf?
No Bows!
Flying!
One Fox
Hat Tricks
Ages 3–7
Prince Ribbit
Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3
Stanley Series
If You See a Kitten
Prince Ribbit
Mrs. McBee Leaves Room 3
Stanley Series
If You See a Kitten
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“Perfect for reading aloud, it will
have even the most die-hard Yankee
speaking with a Texas drawl.”
―School Library Journal
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Ages 4–8
I’ve Got an Elephant
Boy Who Cried Ninja
Rodeo Red
Three Hens and a Peacock
Martina the Beautiful Cockroach
Ages 6–10
Ol’ Bloo’s Boogie-Woogie Band and Blues Ensemble
The Library Dragon
You’ve Got Dragons
13 Monsters Who Should Be Avoided
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“The repeated phrases will be sure to
have sleepy children chiming in and
Argent’s strong, rich watercolors offer
beguiling parents and offspring.”
―Kirkus Reviews
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Bedtime Read Alouds
Read Alouds for Further Discussion
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“Stockdale’s rhyming couplets are
perfectly crafted. They’re as delightful
to read aloud as her clean, bright
acrylic paintings are to look at.”
—School Library Journal
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Nonfiction Read Alouds
Transitional and Chapter Book Read Alouds
The Cheshire Cheese Cat
Find these books and more at your local library, indie bookstore, or Barnes & Noble!
What’s your favorite read aloud? Comment below!
What’s your favorite read aloud? Comment below!