Read-Alouds for Kindergarten and Up

Updated November 14, 2024
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A Sundae with Everything on It
Scheele, Kyle
Paper Book
From the laugh-out-loud talent behind A Pizza with Everything on It, Kyle Scheele and Andy J. Pizza stir up yet another deliciously hilarious picture book adventure that will melt readers' hearts. Embark on a quest for dessert that is truly out-of...
Pasta pasta lotsa pasta
Lucido, Aimee
Paper Book
A New York Public Library Book for Kids 2024 A family dinner gets out of hand as guest after guest arrives with a different pasta request in this "delectable" (Kirkus Reviews) and rambunctious rhyming picture book. How much pasta is too much pasta?
Bathe the Cat
McGinty, Alice B.
Paper Book
It's cleaning day, but the family cat will do anything to avoid getting a bath. So instead of mopping the floor or feeding the fish, the family is soon busy rocking the rug, vacuuming the lawn, and sweeping the dishes. Bouncy rhyme carries the story headlong into the growing hilarity, until...
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
Barnett, Mac
Paper Book
Instant New York Times bestseller! The MOMENTOUS debut of a groundbreaking Fairy Tale series -- a brilliantly crafted, hilarious twist on this beloved classic, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, from renowned, award-winning, and New York Times bestselling duo and...
The book with no pictures
Novak, B. J.
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times bestseller, this innovative and wildly funny read-aloud by award-winning humorist/actor B.J. Novak will turn any reader into a comedian--a perfect gift for any special occasion! You might think a book with no pictures seems boring and serious....
I want my hat back
Klassen, J.
Paper Book
A #1 New York Times bestseller! A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of 2011! A picture-book delight by a rising talent tells a cumulative tale with a mischievous twist. The bear's hat is gone, and he wants it back. Patiently...
The Teeny-Weeny Unicorn
Harris, Shawn
Paper Book
Meet this pint-sized unicorn in this funny, modern fairy tale about perception and self-confidence from a Caldecott-Honor winning creator. Once upon a time, in a land where horses were mythical beasts, there lived a unicorn-a Teeny-Weeny Unicorn. He lived with his family in a...
The tale of Despereaux : being the story of a mouse, a princess, some soup, and a spool of thread
DiCamillo, Kate.
Paper Book
The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie enlightens us with a tale of adventure, despair, love, and soup. Welcome to the story of Despereaux Tilling, a mouse who is in love with music, stories, and a princess named Pea. It is also the story of a rat called...
Bunnicula : a rabbit tale of mystery
Howe, Deborah.
Paper Book
THIS book is written by Harold. His full time occupation is dog. He lives with Mr. and Mrs. X (here called Monroe) and their sons Toby and Pete. Also sharing the home are a cat named Chester and a rabbit named Bunnicula. It is because of Bunnicula that Harold turned to writing. Someone had to tell...
The Field Guide
DiTerlizzi, Tony
Paper Book
The Grace children discover the faerie world is closer than you think in this repackage of the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles. After finding a mysterious, handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion they've just moved...

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