VOX (readalong) Books Available at SCLS

Updated September 10, 2025
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How Rocket learned to read [audio-enabled device]
Hills, Tad author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Children will love learning to read with this New York Times-bestselling picture book, starring an irresistible dog named Rocket and his teacher, a little yellow bird. Follow along as Rocket masters the alphabet, sounds out words, and finally . . . learns to read all on his own! ...
Come home already! [audio-enabled device]
John, Jory author.
Paper Book
"An excited Duck wants to hang out with Bear. But Bear's gone fishing for a whole week and is happy to finally get a second alone.What will Duck do while Bear is gone? How will he survive without his best pal?!"
Hello, ninja [audio-enabled device]
Wilson, Nathan D. author.
CD
Are you longing for adventure? Mischief? What about sandwiches?Tag along with one sneaky ninja who is happy to share his busy day (but not his lunch) with curious kids everywhere in this rhyming picture book perfect for fans of The Three Ninja Pigs and 10 Little Ninjas. Written by bestselling author...
Batcat [audio-enabled device]
Ramm, Meggie author, illustrator.
Paper Book
First in a full-color graphic novel series for emerging readers about accepting yourself and others from up-and-coming author-illustrator Meggie Ramm, creator of the comic strip The Littlest Dungeon Guard and cohost of the Pop! Whiz! Bang! comics podcast. Batcat...
Pete the Cat's groovy imagination [audio-enabled device]
Dean, Kim, 1969- author, illustrator.
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! When a cloudy gray sky cancels Pete the Cat's beach day plans, a big box is all he needs to beat the rainy-day blues. Pete the Cat wants to go surfing, but he looks outside and--oh no!--it's gray and rainy. Does Pete get sad No, he...
Something like home [audio-enabled device]
Arango, Andrea Beatriz author.
Paper Book
Written by Newbery Honor-winning author, Andrea Beatriz Arango, this is a heartfelt and moving novel in verse about family, foster care and letting new people in.
What do you do with a chance?
Yamada, Kobi
Paper Book
The award-winning creators of The New York Times best sellers What Do You Do With an Idea? and What Do You Do With a Problem? return with a captivating story about a child who isn't sure what to make of a chance encounter and then discovers that when you have courage, take chances, and say yes to...
Creepy pair of underwear! [audio-enabled device]
Reynolds, Aaron, 1970- author.
Paper Book
A New York Times bestseller From the celebrated team behind Creepy Carrots!, Aaron Reynolds and Caldecott Honor winner Peter Brown, comes a hilarious (and just a little creepy) story of a brave rabbit and a very weird pair of underwear. Jasper...
The field [audio-enabled device]
Paul, Baptiste author.
Paper Book
Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of 2018 School Library Journal Best Book of 2018 The Horn Book Best Picture Book of 2018 Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of the Year Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year ...
The book with no pictures [audio-enabled device]
Novak, B. J., 1979- author, narrator.
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....
Zombies don't eat veggies
Lacera, Megan
Paper Book
Mo Romero is a zombie who loves nothing more than growing, cooking, and eating vegetables. Tomatoes? Tantalizing. Peppers? Pure perfection! The problem? Mo's parents insist that their niño eat only zombie cuisine, like arm-panadas and finger foods. They tell Mo over and over that zombies don't eat...
Our little kitchen [audio-enabled device]
Tamaki, Jillian, 1980- author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Winner of an Eisner Award and now in board book, a lively celebration of food and community from Caldecott Honoree Jillian TamakiTie on your apron! Roll up your sleeves!Pans are out, oven is hot, the kitchen's all ready!Where do we start?Neighbors come together to prepare a meal for their community...
Fight the night [audio-enabled device]
DePaola, Tomie, 1934-2020, author, illustrator.
Paper Book
To stay up past bedtime, you've got to fight the night. Flashlight in hand, a determined Ronald sets out to battle sleep in this refreshed edition of Tomie dePaola's spirited 1968 picture book.
Creepy carrots! [audio-enabled device]
Reynolds, Aaron, 1970- author.
Paper Book
In this Caldecott Honor-winning picture book, The Twilight Zone comes to the carrot patch as a rabbit fears his favorite treats are out to get him. Jasper Rabbit loves carrots--especially Crackenhopper Field carrots. He eats them on the way to school. He eats...
The adventures of Beekle : the unimaginary friend
Santat, Dan
Paper Book
Winner of the Caldecott Medal #1 New York Times bestselling and award-winning creator Dan Santat combines classic storytelling with breathtaking art in an unforgettable tale about friendship, imagination, and the courage to find one's place in...
A different pond
Phi, Bao
Paper Book
A 2018 Caldecott Honor Book that Kirkus Reviews calls "a must-read for our times," A Different Pond is an unforgettable story about a simple event - a long-ago fishing trip. Graphic novelist Thi Bui and acclaimed poet Bao Phi deliver a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and...
A polar bear in the snow [audio-enabled device]
Barnett, Mac author.
Paper Book
Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human . . . where is he going? What does he want? Acclaimed author Mac Barnett's narration deftly balances suspense and emotion, as well as...
The smart cookie [audio-enabled device]
John, Jory author.
Paper Book
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! Be a smart cookie--and don't miss the fifth picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from creators Jory John and Pete Oswald!  This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she...
Me & Mama [audio-enabled device]
Cabrera, Cozbi A. author, illustrator.
Paper Book
What happened to you? [audio-enabled device]
Catchpole, James, 1980- author.
Paper Book
A Schneider Family Book Award Honor book! This accessible, funny, and groundbreaking story addresses the questions children often ask, as well as a disabled child's choice not to answer. What happened to you? Was it a shark? A burglar?...
It fell from the sky [audio-enabled device]
Fan Brothers
Paper Book
Birdsong [audio-enabled device]
Flett, Julie author.
Paper Book
A library [audio-enabled device]
Giovanni, Nikki author, narrator.
Paper Book
Brilliant Bea [audio-enabled device]
Rudolph, Shaina author.
Paper Book
An endearing and empowering story that demonstrates that a learning difference like dyslexia doesn't define who you are. Despite her struggles with reading and writing, Beatrice is a natural and brilliant storyteller. With the help of a kind-hearted teacher, Beatrice uses an old-fashioned tape...
I hate borsch! [audio-enabled device]
Nayberg, Yevgenia author, illustrator.
Paper Book
All Ukrainians are supposed to love borsch--but what if you hate the red stuff? A young girl despises Eastern Europe's most beloved soup, and not even the grandmothers of Kiev can persuade her to change her mind. But when she immigrates to the United States, American food leaves her feeling empty...
Big truck little island [audio-enabled device]
Van Dusen, Chris author, illustrator.
Paper Book
A friend for Henry [audio-enabled device]
Bailey, Jenn, 1965- author.
Paper Book
Henry, a boy on the autism spectrum, has been on the lookout for a friend in his class. His best efforts are often misunderstood, but after an art project mix-up and a Reading Time setback, Henry finds a way to build a friendship in this charming and reassuring picture book.
How dinosaurs went extinct a safety guide [audio-enabled device]
Dyckman, Ame author.
Paper Book
From author Ame Dyckman and illustrator Jenn Harney comes a hilarious faux-cautionary tale featuring dad jokes and tantrum-throwing dinosaurs!   In this outrageous "safety guide," a child in a museum asks their parents how the dinosaurs all became extinct. Well,...
Mama Shamsi at the bazaar [audio-enabled device]
Hassani, Mojdeh
Paper Book
It's market day for Samira and her grandma! The bazaar is crowded, but this sweet pair knows how to stick together in this silly picture book set in Iran. Mama Shamsi is off to the market, and today, Samira gets to go with her! Samira loves spending time with her grandmother, and...
The mouse who carried a house on his back [audio-enabled device]
Stutzman, Jonathan author.
Paper Book
The twelve cats of Christmas [audio-enabled device]
Flores, Feather author.
Paper Book
P is for pterodactyl [audio-enabled device] the worst alphabet book ever : all the letters that misbehave and make words nearly impossible to pronounce
Haldar, Raj author.
Paper Book
The digger and the duckling [audio-enabled device]
Kuefler, Joseph author, illustrator.
Paper Book
Everything in its place [audio-enabled device] a story of books and belonging
David-Sax, Pauline author.
Paper Book
An inspiring and poetic story about reading, libraries, and overcoming shyness to find community. I gather the books in my arms, and give them a hug. "Welcome back," I whisper. Nicky is a shy girl who feels most at home in the safe space of her school library,...
The Big Cheese [audio-enabled device]
John, Jory author.
Paper Book
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Don't miss the seventh picture book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Food Group series from Jory John and Pete Oswald! The Big Cheese is the best at everything, and brags about it, too. When the annual Cheese...
You're so amazing! [audio-enabled device]
Catchpole, James, 1980- author.
Ebook
When people meet Joe, they often treat him as Amazing Joe or Poor Joe. But can't he just be . . . Joe? One-legged Joe is 'amazing'. He knows this because wherever he goes people always tell him he's amazing. Amazing for sliding down the slide, for kicking a ball . . ....
The world and everything in it [audio-enabled device]
Henkes, Kevin author, illustrator.
Paper Book
The library fish learns to read [audio-enabled device]
Capucilli, Alyssa Satin, 1957- author.
Paper Book
The story of a book [audio-enabled device]
McCullough, Joy author.
Paper Book
A gorgeous, joyful picture book following the lifespan of a book as it comes across different readers--and creates a kind of magic along the way. A new book is fresh ink on crisp pages never opened the words inside just waiting to be read.
Cranky [audio-enabled device]
Tran, Phuc, 1974- author.
Paper Book
No. 5 Bubblegum Street [audio-enabled device]
Pasiński, Mikołaj
Paper Book
I am more than [audio-enabled device]
James, LeBron author.
Paper Book
You can be more than one thing--you can be anything! A follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed picture book I Promise, this second slam-dunk picture book from NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they...
A wonderful day = 美好的一天 [audio-enabled device]
Sagolski, Sam author.
Paper Book
English Urdu Bilingual children's book. Perfect for kids learning English or Urdu as their second language. This book about gratitude teaches kids to see the good in everything. Danny tells Dad about his day and describes everything that happened. Although Danny's day didn't go as planned,...
Life is good [audio-enabled device]
Higgins, Cam author.
Paper Book
In this charming sixth book of the Good Dog series, Bo has his first snow day! One fine winter day, Bo experiences his first snow fall! Most of the animals on the farm know how to handle cold weather. But when he sees that the barn cats are freezing their tails off, Bo decides to...
Henry Heckelbeck camping expert [audio-enabled device]
Coven, Wanda author.
Paper Book
In this sixteenth Henry Heckelbeck adventure, Henry goes camping with his friends! Henry Heckelbeck is going camping for the very first time! Henry and his friends decide to play a wildlife-spotting game and compete for an extra s'more. But while his friends spot lizards and...
The war that saved my life [audio-enabled device]
Bradley, Kimberly Brubaker author.
Paper Book
* Newbery Honor Book * #1 New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award * Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection * Wall Street Journal Best Children's Books of the Year selection * New York Public...
Itch! everything you didn't want to know about what makes you scratch [audio-enabled device]
Sanchez, Anita, 1956- author.
Paper Book
Everybody gets itchy, and every kid will love this title that scratches the itch to know more and about the history, anatomy, botany, biology behind it. Perfect for fans of Grossology books looking for something more substantive and dynamic.  You can feel it coming on--that terrible,...
Super-awesome comic! [audio-enabled device]
Shaskan, Stephen author, artist.
Paper Book
Besties Pizza and Taco are BACK in Book 3, putting their drawing skills--and wild imaginations--to good use writing a comic book together! When you love comics like Pizza and Taco do, the next step after reading them is to collaborate on one!! But what happens when they...
Sink or swim! [audio-enabled device]
Ramm, Meggie author, artist.
Paper Book
Batcat is back in an original graphic novel about facing your fears and making new friends along the way. Batcat and Al the Ghost are great roommates--Batcat even shares their eye scream occasionally--but sometimes Batcat still craves solo them time. When Batcat visits...
Too cool for school [audio-enabled device]
Shaskan, Stephen author, illustrator.
Paper Book
New backpacks? Check! Besties Pizza and Taco are ready to head back to school, but are they ready to meet the cool new kid? B.L.T. wears sunglasses--even in school! He's not even worried about being late to class. SO COOL! I mean, "whatever." Pizza and Taco quickly pick up on...

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