read alouds

Read Aloud Books for 7th and 8th Grade

Yes, reading aloud to middle school students in 7th and 8th grade benefits them just as much as in elementary school. Immeasurably. Besides the enjoyment kids get when listening to a story (who among us doesn’t love a good audiobook?), you can introduce your 12- and 13-year-old readers to a new author or book series, […]

The Best Read Aloud Books for 6th Grade

When you select a 6th grade read aloud book for your 6th graders (ages 11-12,) use this list to find the best recommendations from both teachers and from me. All of these books are compelling and well-written so next, you’ll want to consider the purpose of your read aloud book. Here are some things to […]

Brilliant Family Read-Aloud Books for Kids of Different Ages

A reader recently wrote to me asking for read-aloud chapter book ideas that appeal to different ages of kids. Whether you’re taking a family road trip or at home reading with kids of different ages, you want books that ALL your kids will enjoy. But is it even possible to find a book that kids […]

Read Aloud Books for 5th Grade

I’m continuing my read-aloud book recommendations, this week is for 5th grade. (Fifth grade is ages 11-12.) Use these read aloud books to teach things like reading strategies, literary devices, character arc, and more. Also, you can integrate the historical and realistic fiction books on this list to with your current events and history content. […]

Read-Aloud Books for 4th Grade

Teachers and parents, do you need suggestions for good read-aloud books for the 4th grade? Research shows that reading aloud, as you probably know, expands vocabulary, improves comprehension, develops imagination, increases attention span, and best of all, engages readers in wonderful stories! What’s more, sharing a read-aloud story can offer a wealth of instructional value […]

Amazing Read Aloud Books for Second Grade

If you’re a 2nd-grade teacher, librarian, or parent, this list of read aloud books will give you teacher and kid recommended titles plus a printable list. (For non-U.S. readers, second graders are 7-year-olds here.) As you consider which books to read, you also must consider the instructional purpose and potential curriculum tie-in. That’s why I’m […]

The Best Read Aloud Books for First Grade

Teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, are you looking for a good list of books to read aloud to your first (1st) graders? Here a list of favorite books recommended by first-grade teachers, kids, and me — a mixture of newer titles and classic favorites. You are going to love these books! But first, here are some important […]