Great Read Alouds

Join a family for a fiesta in their one-room casita in this exuberant Latino retelling of the beloved folktale Always Room for One More, which celebrates the importance of kindness and community, and includes Spanish words throughout the text. ★ "A...

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Bestselling and award-winning creator Lane Smith presents an interactive read-aLOUD that invites readers to take a break, run wild with their imaginations, and join in on some good-natured, school-sanctioned shenanigans School is where you go to learn...

In Not Now, Cow, award-winning author Tammi Sauer and New York Times bestselling illustrator Troy Cummings presenta hilarious, colorful board book in which all the farm animals are ready for the seasons to change--except for Cow! In this whimsical...

In this hilarious picture book, all of the farm animals are ready for the seasons to change--but not Cow Rooster and his farm friends are ready for springtime play. But not Cow, who can't seem to dress for the weather. She's decked out in a parka and...

A guessing game in a book that celebrates the curiosity and delight of a jaunt through a garden, meadow, and alongside a brook. A child steps outside and strolls along, taking in the sights and sounds of nature. Rhythmic, rhyming text tracks his journey...

Another hilarious picture book from actor Max Greenfield, author of I Don't Want To Read This Book and This Book Is Not a Present, dedicated to introverts of all ages, about the horrors of reading aloud. Nobody in the world actually enjoys reading aloud,...

A fun and interactive preschool adventure (with cutout surprises on almost every page!) that explores counting and colors, from the award-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed and Good Night Owl. Mister Kitty is missing somewhere inside this book! Will...

Welcome to the Bird Show! Award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale offers a front-row seat to a vibrant fashion show starring the world's most diverse and spectacular birds. Just like people, birds contribute to our beautiful world, made more...

When a small action creates a snowball effect that disrupts the peace of the animals, the forest and a bear cub restore order once more in this delightfully funny picture book. A mischievous mouse wanders alone in a quiet, nothing-to-do forest. Until one...

Readers beware--there's a ferocious lion in this book! The book warns that it has seen the lion already. First its bristly tail, then clashing claws, twitchy ears, fearsome fangs... and it's lying in wait to turn any unsuspecting passerby into a child...

Inspired by Richard Scarry's What Do People Do All Day?, these joyous portraits of Black men engaged in everyday life celebrate the deep roots and rich cultures of African American communities. Have you ever wondered . . . What do brothas do all day?...

A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending--squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend comes to play. This morning when I was out walking, I found a best friend. At least I think so. It...

Words burn bright in this joyful celebration of rap, creativity, and self-expression."Welcome to the cypher!Now huddle up nice and snug.You feel that circle around you?Well, that's a hip hop hug!" Starting with beatboxes and fingersnaps, an exuberant...

Celebrate the silliness that comes with a big family in this playful read aloud about a big brother, a sleeping baby, and a very noisy family. Baby is finally asleep. But everyone is much too loud! Can Mom, Daddy, Grammy, Pop Pop, Shae, Dante, Rover the...

In this adorable counting story brimming with unconditional love, a mother duck searching for her seven missing ducklings ends up collecting even more "babies" as she goes. When a plump mother duck awakens one morning, she's stunned to discover that her...

"Elephants do not belong in trees. It's not natural. It makes other animals uncomfortable." This is the story of Larry, an elephant who wanted to live in a tree. This is a story about being the new kid and being a little bit different (okay, A LOT...

From acclaimed and beloved creators Cynthia Rylant and Sergio Ruzzier comes a cozy and quirky picture book that reminds us of all the wonderful things we have to be thankful for. We give thanks for apple trees and bushes filled with roses. We give thanks...

When winter is at its coldest and darkest, take heart! Every day the sun shines longer, Spring is on its way! All winter, the days grow a little bit longer, The nights grow a little bit shorter, until the day becomes exactly as long as the night.On that...

Funny animals play a party game that's both silly and thought-provoking. This Level B book is perfect for new readers! It is a tree. It is a wall. It is a snake. It is a fan. A zebra, a giraffe, a turtle, and other animals play a party game. Blindfolded,...

Sebastian the tortoise knows which daddy is the best of all (his own!) in this heartwarming picture book about all the amazing things a dad can do. Little tortoise Sebastian is having the perfect day with his dad when he wonders, what are some things a...

"Let's get ready to cruuuuumble!"Join Cake and Pie in this fun-loving, laugh-out-loud picture book about the ultimate friendship rivalry and overcoming jealousy to realize being together is the Sweetest Thing. There can only be one favorite dessert.....

"A bright and shiny new Christmas book." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)On a foggy Christmas Eve, a young girl's imagination runs away with her--and leads her back to a cozy night with her family. Kerilynn Wilson's luminous, magical picture book debut...

A friendship blossoms between two children as they pass drawings across the clothesline between their apartment windows in this imaginative picture book about creativity, the power of art, adventure, innovation, and friendship. Between two windows, Kayla...

On Here Wee Read's 2021 Ultimate List of Diverse Children's Books! Publisher Weekly Starred Review! "Warm digital art by Southerland makes excellent use of light and shadow, and offers a lovely portrait of an expressive family with varying hairstyles and...

Two-time Caldecott Honor artist and Coretta Scott King Medalist Brian Pinkney's Time for Kenny is simple, direct, and pitch-perfect for emerging readers. This vibrant, family-oriented picture book is full of boundless energy, action, and unlimited love...

An exuberant picture book that encourages kids to bend, stretch, tumble, and flip! "Quick! Come and see! Somthing fabulous, it's...me!" Meet Gymnastica, a small person with big energy, as they bend and balance, bounce and roll, attempt a cartwheel and a...

Go on a snowy, sandy shore walk in a story where every single word starts with the letter S! A perfect winter picture book for kids aged 3-7--ideal for read alouds. Explore the beach in winter in this story told through clever language. During a sunset...

A is for . . . A rabbit. B is for . . . Bunny. C is for . . . Can you believe how many rabbits are in this book?! A rabbit-obsessed narrator makes an owl increasingly irate by refusing to play by the rules of a conventional alphabet book. Every entry is...

In a hilarious interactive picture book, the Geisel Award-winning creators of See the Cat challenge kids to answer every question with "NO"--even when their brain keeps insisting "YES." Can you beat Mr. Fox at his Game of No? The rules are simple: every...

From the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog comes a funny and handy guide that explains just how (and how not!) to say "I'm sorry." Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize?...

When the boats in the harbor are feeling unwell, all they need is Hope to get back in ship shape. From Geisel Honor Book author and artist Stephen Savage comes a new vehicle book for the very young, sure to provide comfort and reassurance, based on the...

An unseen reader goes head-to-head with the big bad wolf in this hilarious counting-book twist on The Three Little Pigs. Once upon a time, there were three little pigs.Then the wolf ate them.THE END. This story is too short! I want a longer one! In this...

From the comedic mind of Jonathan Fenske, Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor-winning creator of A Pig, a Fox, and a Box, comes a hilarious picture book about what happens when a unicorn, a dinosaur, and a shark "walk" into a book. Fenske's appealing illustration...