Classic Read Aloud Stories for Kids

Stuart Little

by White, E. B.

Book - 1973

The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family's garden. The adventures of the debonair mouse Stuart Little as he sets out in the world to seek out his dearest friend, a little bird who stayed a few days in his family's garden. Show less

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Don't Want to Go!

by Hughes, Shirley

Picture Book - 2010

Lily’s mother is home sick with the flu, and Dad must go off to work, which means Lily must spend the day at the home of her parents’ friend. That is not ...Show more Lily’s mother is home sick with the flu, and Dad must go off to work, which means Lily must spend the day at the home of her parents’ friend. That is not what Lily wants. She is not big on changes or strangers. But Dad prevails, and off they go where she has a beautiful day, so good she’s not keen on returning home. Show less

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Ira Sleeps Over

by Waber, Bernard

Picture Book - 1973

This is a warm, sensitive, and humorous look at a boy’s overnight visit to his best friend’s house, centering on the child’s quandary about whether or not...Show more This is a warm, sensitive, and humorous look at a boy’s overnight visit to his best friend’s house, centering on the child’s quandary about whether or not to bring his teddy bear. It makes for a lively discussion about individual sleeping habits, peer pressure, and the things we all hold on to. Show less

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Henry's Freedom Box

by Levine, Ellen

Picture Book - 2007

By the start of the Civil War, more than sixty thousand of the four million slaves in the U.S. had escaped to freedom, most via the Underground Railroad. ...Show more By the start of the Civil War, more than sixty thousand of the four million slaves in the U.S. had escaped to freedom, most via the Underground Railroad. But the most unusual route was that chosen by Henry Brown. Brown had just seen his wife and three children sold in the slave market, and now he figured he had nothing to lose. With the help of a white doctor and a Black friend, he stuffed himself into a wooden crate, then mailed 350 miles from Richmond to Philadelphia. This extraordinary journey took twenty-seven hours, during which he could not stretch, sneeze, or even cough. Show less

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The Full Moon at the Napping House

by Wood, Audrey

Picture Book - 2015

One of the cleverest bedtime books for children, this simple tale depicts a cozy bed on which, told in cumulative rhymes, a snoring granny, a dreaming chi...Show more One of the cleverest bedtime books for children, this simple tale depicts a cozy bed on which, told in cumulative rhymes, a snoring granny, a dreaming child, a dozing dog, and a host of other sleeping characters lay, until a sudden awakening at daybreak. Show less

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Where the Sidewalk Ends

The Poems & Drawings of Shel Silverstein

by Silverstein, Shel

Book - 1974

A boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale are only two of the characters in a collection of humorous poetry illustrated with the author's own drawings. A boy who turns into a TV set and a girl who eats a whale are only two of the characters in a collection of humorous poetry illustrated with the author's own drawings. Show less

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The Invention of Bubble Gum

by McCarthy, Meghan

Book - 2010

Nonfiction is always a challenge for reading aloud, either because the material is often dry or is attractive to only a small selection of the audience. T...Show more Nonfiction is always a challenge for reading aloud, either because the material is often dry or is attractive to only a small selection of the audience. This is especially true of younger children with shallower backgrounds. So, with a sigh of relief, we welcome this book. First, the subject matter is near and dear to the heart of anyone who can chew. Secondly, and just as important, McCarthy offers a tasty tale that is little known and easily digested. Show less

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My Brother Martin

A Sister Remembers Growing up With the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

by Farris, Christine King

Book - 2003

One unfortunate aspect of heroes and icons is that we put them on such high pedestals that they’re out of children’s reach, and thus children will find li...Show more One unfortunate aspect of heroes and icons is that we put them on such high pedestals that they’re out of children’s reach, and thus children will find little of themselves in our heroes. Not a good thing. So along comes Christine King Farris, older sister of Martin Luther King. Jr., who regrets the loss of both her brother and those things that made him human. Thankfully, she has written down her memories in this nuanced little narrative, the events of one family's childhood years that molded, inspired, entertained, and sometimes frightened its three children. Show less

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Otis

by Long, Loren

Picture Book - 2009

A small but diligent tractor, Otis is the life of the barnyard and the best friend of a lonely calf residing in the barn’s adjoining stall. When his day’s...Show more A small but diligent tractor, Otis is the life of the barnyard and the best friend of a lonely calf residing in the barn’s adjoining stall. When his day’s labors were done, they sat in the apple tree shade to contemplate their happy lives. But their happiness is suddenly interrupted when the farmer purchases a brand-new yellow tractor that quickly relegates Otis to the scrap heap weed patch outside the barn. He is now outdated, unemployed, and too sad to play with his friend. Show less

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Matilda

by Dahl, Roald

Book - 2020

Matilda, a brilliant, sensitive little girl, uses her talents and ingenuity to seek revenge on her crooked father, lazy mother, and the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, her wicked headmistress, and to save her beloved teacher, Miss Honey. Matilda, a brilliant, sensitive little girl, uses her talents and ingenuity to seek revenge on her crooked father, lazy mother, and the terrifying Miss Trunchbull, her wicked headmistress, and to save her beloved teacher, Miss Honey. Show less

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Charlotte's Web

by White, E. B.

Book - 1952

This is the story of a little girl named Fern, who loves a pig named Wilbur, and of Wilbur's dear friend Charlotte, a beautiful large grey spider who live...Show more This is the story of a little girl named Fern, who loves a pig named Wilbur, and of Wilbur's dear friend Charlotte, a beautiful large grey spider who lives with Wilbur in the barn. With the help of some friendly farm animals, Charlotte saves the life of Wilbur. Show less

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The Cricket In Times Square

by Selden, George

Book - 2010

The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat. The adventures of a country cricket who unintentionally arrives in New York and is befriended by Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat. Show less

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