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Charlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteHarry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. RowlingMatilda by Roald DahlThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisThe Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Best Read-Aloud Chapter Books
1,219 books — 1,583 voters
Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo WillemsGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakChicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.The Monster at the End of this Book by Jon Stone
Voices & Sounds - Best Read Alouds for Young Children
998 books — 917 voters

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownA Day at Blue Mountain Ranch with Cowboy Mike and Winston by Michael EastwoodOh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Books to read together in the early years
594 books — 394 voters
Matilda by Roald DahlBeezus and Ramona by Beverly ClearyCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlLittle House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
read aloud books for 5-7 year old girls
253 books — 172 voters

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteMy Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles GannettMrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonaldFantastic Mr. Fox by Roald DahlLittle House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Chapter Books to Read Aloud to Preschoolers
193 books — 148 voters
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteMrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonaldMr. Popper's Penguins by Richard AtwaterHomer Price by Robert McCloskeyThe Wheel on the School by Meindert De Jong
1st Grade Read Alouds
41 books — 46 voters

This Little Boy Could Be Good by Lady Nicole JohnsonThis Little Boy Could Be Good by Lady Nicole JohnsonGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleAlexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst
Treasury of Read-Alouds: Picture books
187 books — 43 voters
Betsy-Tacy and Tib by Maud Hart LovelaceThe Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. MilneJames and the Giant Peach by Roald DahlFive Children and It by E. NesbitThe Faraway Tree Stories by Enid Blyton
Best Read-Aloud Bedtime Stories Ages 6-8 (no pictures)
65 books — 26 voters

Itty Bitty by Terri NovitskyThe Snowy Day by Ezra Jack KeatsHarry the Dirty Dog by Gene ZionGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
Favourite Books For Preschoolers
110 books — 24 voters
Tops & Bottoms by Janet StevensThunder Cake by Patricia PolaccoBuilding Our House by Jonathan BeanThe Gardener by Sarah StewartThe Lion and the Mouse by Jerry Pinkney
The Read-Aloud Family (Ages 4-7)
126 books — 13 voters

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee BurtonMake Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskeyHarold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett JohnsonStone Soup by Marcia BrownCurious George by H.A. Rey
Books read aloud on Captain Kangaroo
32 books — 12 voters
Treasure Island by Robert Louis StevensonThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienThe Call of the Wild by Jack LondonThe Princess Bride by William GoldmanBuddy Moon by Rhonda K. Boehm
Best Classic Read Aloud Chapter Books for Boys
121 books — 11 voters

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteThe Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams BiancoLove You Forever by Robert MunschGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownThe Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
Children's books that make parents cry
96 books — 11 voters
Owls in the Family by Farley MowatThe Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim TreleaseA Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Robert BullaStone Fox by John Reynolds GardinerAmong the Dolls by William Sleator
Treasury of Read-Alouds: Short novels
79 books — 9 voters

Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie BrinkFrom the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. KonigsburgIn the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao LordThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. LewisNumber the Stars by Lois Lowry
Treasury of Read-Alouds: Novels
89 books — 9 voters
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumLittle House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderMatilda by Roald DahlRedwall by Brian JacquesMrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O'Brien
Best Classic Read Aloud Chapter Books for Girls
174 books — 9 voters

Loose Lips Sink Ships by Hilary LawrenceDog Loves Books by Louise YatesThe Toys' Party by Roderick HuntVisit the Farm by Pat-a-CakePostman Pat's Difficult Day by John Cunliffe
As Seen on CBeebies
190 books — 9 voters
Understood Betsy by Dorothy Canfield FisherMrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonaldThe Wheel on the School by Meindert De JongLittle Pear by Eleanor Frances LattimoreMountain Born by Elizabeth Yates
Sonlight Core B Read Alouds
18 books — 8 voters

A Ball for Daisy by Chris RaschkaDeep in the Forest by Brinton TurkleFlotsam by David WiesnerPeter Spier's Rain by Peter SpierSector 7 by David Wiesner
Treasury of Read-Alouds: Wordless Books
19 books — 8 voters
The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack KeatsPress Here by Hervé TulletThe Polar Express by Chris Van AllsburgChicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr.There's a Wocket in My Pocket! by Dr. Seuss
Scholastic 100 Best Read-Aloud Books
101 books — 6 voters

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.Little Mouse's Sweet Treat by Shana HollowellBusiness Raccoon by Andy GutmanRusty the Rooster by Mik RevohladCorduroy by Don Freeman
Youth Services Recommendations: Read-Aloud Books For The Youngest Listener
13 books — 4 voters
Moo, Baa, La La La! by Sandra BoyntonThe Little Owl’s BIG Secret by Samuel OramBusiness Raccoon by Andy GutmanRusty the Rooster by Mik RevohladThe Pout-Pout Fish by Deborah Diesen
Books for 1-2 year olds
10 books — 4 voters

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy BlumeThe BFG by Roald DahlRusty the Rooster by Mik RevohladThe Nose from Jupiter by Richard ScrimgerSadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr
My Teacher Read To Me
9 books — 3 voters
Doctor De Soto by William SteigBusiness Raccoon by Andy GutmanRusty the Rooster by Mik RevohladSophie's Squash by Pat Zietlow Miller
Favorite Kids Read Alouds
4 books — 3 voters

Business Raccoon by Andy GutmanRusty the Rooster by Mik RevohladThe Boy Who Talked to the Moon by Lawrence Deary
Lighthearted and Inspiring Children's Books
3 books — 3 voters
Freckle Juice by Judy BlumeRusty the Rooster by Mik RevohladBeans on the Roof by Betsy ByarsThe Lucky Baseball Bat by Matt ChristopherZero's Slider by Matt Christopher
Youth Services Recommendations: Read-Aloud Chapter Books For Young Listeners
24 books — 2 voters

When by Victoria LaurieRusty the Rooster by Mik RevohladGone by Michael GrantThe Field Guide to the North American Teenager by Ben PhilippeEliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
First Chapter Friday Hits for High School
33 books — 2 voters
The Princess Bride by William GoldmanRusty the Rooster by Mik RevohladRobinson Crusoe by Daniel DefoeLes Miserables by Victor HugoSuite Française by Irène Némirovsky
Read Aloud Books for Couples - Eclectic
94 books — 2 voters

Traditions by Jessica HughesRusty the Rooster by Mik Revohlad
Best new childrens picture book age 3 to 6
2 books — 2 voters
Business Raccoon by Andy GutmanRusty the Rooster by Mik Revohlad
Best Business Themed Books for Kids
2 books — 2 voters

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