Read-Alouds for Kindergarten and Up

Updated November 14, 2024
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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....
Oh no, George!
Haughton, Chris.
Paper Book
Bold, hilarious artwork captures the innocent charm of affable George, a dog who is trying to be good -- with disastrous results. George is a dog with all the best intentions. And his owner, Harry, has all the best hopes that George will be a well-behaved dog when he leaves him...
The perfect siesta
Mena, Pato
Olivia y su pandilla de amigos monstruosos viajan en el tiempo hasta Egipto para ayudar a Mario Momia a curarse de la fiebre del Nilo. Hoy se celebra un concurso de inventos en el cole de Olivia. Todos sus amigos aparecen con sus disparatadas...
Fluffy McWhiskers Cuteness Explosion
Martin, Stephen W.
Paper Book
Friendship is hard for Fluffy, a kitten so precious that anyone who looks at her explodes! Meet Fluffy--an adorable kitten. So adorable, in fact, that anyone who sees her will spontaneously explode into balls of sparkles and fireworks. KABOOM! Poof. Poor...
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...
Not a Smiley Guy
Horvath, Polly
Paper Book
What will it take to get Ernest to smile? Find out in Newbery Honor author Polly Horvath's picture book debut. From the day he's born, Ernest has few complaints. His family is lovely; the world has a lot to offer. He'd like there to be more elephants around, but hey, you can't...
Fortunately, the milk
Gaiman, Neil.
Paper Book
An absolute delight of a madcap story for the young (and young-at-heart) by New York Times bestselling author Neil Gaiman, with equal parts pirates and piranhas, adventure and aliens, oddity and love. "I bought the milk," said my father. "I walked out of the corner shop, and...
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
James HoweJAMES HOWE began his writing career with "Bunnicula," which was published in 1979. This book and the next, "Teddy Bear's Scrapbook," were coauthored with his late wife, Deborah. "Bunnicula" went on to receive numerous awards as a favorite among children in the United States and Canada. It...
The Field Guide
DiTerlizzi, Tony
Paper Book
Book 1 in The Spiderwick ChroniclesA #1 New York Times BestsellerGo away . . . close the book . . . put it down . . . do not look.

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