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Books to Read Aloud to Your Kids (5-12)
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items If you are looking to instill a love for reading in your school aged children, reading GOOD books out loud together helps! I wasn't sure if my kids would listen, but I've been pleasantly surprised by their ability to stay engaged. Pick a classic, tur...
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2nd -6th grade
Kindergarten -3rd grade
2nd -6th grade
Old enough to pay attention, young enough to enjoy reading together! Books that work for several ages at once.
My fourth grade teacher read the aloud to us. We looked forward to another chapter every day!
The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles
Another classic from Julie Andrews! This heartwarming book has a happy ending and will be enjoyable for both you and your kids!
Mandy
Have independent, strong-willed kids who love nature? Grab this classic and let them dream!
My Side of the Mountain
No tragic ending in this one! Enjoy a fun read together with this novel based in Oklahoma.
Summer of the Monkeys
Have a kid with a fantastic imagination? Add this book to your list and enjoy reading it together!
The Phantom Tollbooth
Love Little House on the Prairie, but you ended up with a house full of rowdy boys? Give this one a shot! Family + survival in 1803.
Cabin on Trouble Creek
The movie was so good, but this book is worth taking the time to read! My daughter listened while I read when she was in 1st grade, a chapter each night, and she was captivated!
The Secret Garden
I think this was my favorite book for 10 years, through elementary and middle school. Try it out if you have an outdoors loving kid old enough to listen to you read a chapter each night! **REMEMBER: This book has a sad ending. Be prepared!
Where the Red Fern Grows
As an into to science fantasy, so young readers will be absolutely enchanted by this one!
A Wrinkle in Time
The whole series is fantastic, but this is an excellent read and is a great place to start exploring classic literature! The descriptions are enchanting and will have every young reader and listener begging for one more chapter!
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Kindergarten -3rd grade
I loved listening to my mom read Mrs. Piggle Wiggle! Sometimes, when I'm frustrated with my kids, I pull out one of the books in this series, find the problem I'm currently facing (cue picky eating), and read the associates story. My kids laugh. I re...
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle
I'm not sure how I made it to age 36 before reading these...but the short chapters make excellent reading material! Fun fact: the books include only the 600 most common English words, so it is simple to understand for younger readers. Less explaining...
Boxcar Children Boxed Set, Book 1-4
For a lighter read, check out Pippi!
Pippi Longstocking