

After that, I discovered the movie was based on a book. Heidi | I remember first learning about Heidi from an old Shirley Temple movie. How will he attract the attention of Serena, the beautiful swan who pays him no attention? Discover what Louis does when his father steals a real brass trumpet for him. Trumpet of the Swans | Louis, a trumpeter swan, is born with no voice. Join Fern and Wilbur and all their farmyard friends on a great adventure to save Wilbur’s life! Since then, my daughter has developed a great love for this one, too. Popper, his penguins, and all of the mischief they get in to.Ĭharlotte’s Web | This was a favorite of mine when I was growing up. Popper’s Penguins | What would your students do if a penguin showed up on their doorstep? They’ll laugh as they listen to you read about Mr. It takes readers back to a time reminiscent of Mayberry – a time when people sat on the porch and greeted others as they strolled by. Homer Price | I love the classic feel of this book.
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Little House on the Prairie | The whole Little House series is wonderful, and this one is not to be missed!Ĭharlie and the Chocolate Factory | This book is a classic! Follow Charlie and the other Golden Ticket holders as they journey through the chocolate factory with Mr. Little House in the Big Woods | I remember reading this series myself as a child, and I couldn’t wait until my daughter was old enough to listen to it. Number the Stars | Through the eyes of ten-year-old Annemarie, we watch as the Danish Resistance smuggles almost the entire Jewish population of Denmark, nearly seven thousand people, across the sea to Sweden. It became an annual tradition as each of my kids got old enough to listen along. The Family Under the Bridge | This is another book I read to my public school kids before bringing it home to read to my kids. Out of all of the books in the series, this one is our favorite! We loved traveling to Narnia with Peter, Susan, Lucy, and Edmund. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe | Two years ago, my daughter and I listened to this series on audiobook. Ocax, the owl who rules the forest, to try to make life better for her family.
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Poppy | This story is full of courage and determination. Will she find a way to save her family? Follow the adventures of Mrs.

Frisby must move her large family, but her son, Timothy, is sick and can’t be moved. Follow their journey to NY atop a giant floating peach. James and the Giant Peach | James goes on a great adventure with a group of oversized friends. It’s full of adventure, love, and courage. Later, I read it to my public school kiddos and later still to my own kids. Island of the Blue Dolphins | I first read this book in my college Children’s Lit class. The Hobbit | My daughter didn’t want to read this one at first, but she ended up enjoying the adventures of Bilbo Baggins! My boys devoured the series (numerous times) years ago, and I’m just now giving them a try. I’m on book four, and I’m thoroughly enjoying them. Harry Potter | I have to admit that I am just now reading this series for the very first time. If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them on Amazon by clicking the images below.

Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore. 100 Amazing Read Alouds for Kidsįill your book basket with a great collection of read alouds for kids. Oftentimes, they’d seek out the rest of the series on their own. I also enticed them by reading the first book in a series. I helped them discover some of the classics. This was a time I could introduce my students to great books that they might not pick up on their own. When I taught in public school and again when I homeschooled my kids, I savored our read-aloud time. Looking for a new read aloud book for your classroom or homeschool? Don’t miss this list of 100 amazing read alouds for kids of all ages!
