A family friendly selection of children's books that are read out loud by an engaging and joyful personality. Parents too tired for Storytime? Teachers looking to find new content or a fresh perspective for a Lesson Plan? Nose around this site for a bit, and you'll be sure to find something special for the child in your life!

The content on this page is meant to be used to stimulate reading interest and understanding through the out loud reading and sharing of various children's books. If you enjoy a book that is shared, I encourage you to find it at your local bookstore or library and read along with me!

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Reads Are Thinkers

The Keeper of Wild Words
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The Keeper of Wild Words
Have Yourself a Hairy Little Christmas Read and Touch Book about Santa and his Beard
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Have Yourself a Hairy Little Christmas Read and Touch Book about Santa and his Beard
Maple and Willow’s Christmas Tree Holiday Read Aloud by Lori Nichols
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Maple and Willow’s Christmas Tree Holiday Read Aloud by Lori Nichols
The Crayons Christmas Read Aloud with Unboxing of Gift Letters by Drew DeWalt
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The Crayons Christmas Read Aloud with Unboxing of Gift Letters by Drew DeWalt
The Sour Grape Read Aloud by Jory John and Pete Oswald
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The Sour Grape Read Aloud by Jory John and Pete Oswald
Happy Winter Solstice! Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak Read Aloud by Dana Reads for Lit
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Happy Winter Solstice! Goodbye Autumn, Hello Winter by Kenard Pak Read Aloud by Dana Reads for Lit
Carl and the Meaning of Life A Read Aloud Story about Ecosystems and Earth’s Balance by D. Freedman
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Carl and the Meaning of Life A Read Aloud Story about Ecosystems and Earth’s Balance by D. Freedman
Wonder Walkers and the Power of Observation and Curiosity by Micha Archer Caldacott Medalist
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Wonder Walkers and the Power of Observation and Curiosity by Micha Archer Caldacott Medalist
Railroad Hank a Read Aloud about Friendship and Caring for Others by Lisa Moser and Benji Davies
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Railroad Hank a Read Aloud about Friendship and Caring for Others by Lisa Moser and Benji Davies
I Really Want To Win a story about competition and finding your talent by Simon Philip
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I Really Want To Win a story about competition and finding your talent by Simon Philip
I Want To Work in Human Resources exploring a career as an HR Professional by Kelsie Beckfield
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I Want To Work in Human Resources exploring a career as an HR Professional by Kelsie Beckfield
The Smart Cookie a book about finding you special gifts and talents by Jory John
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The Smart Cookie a book about finding you special gifts and talents by Jory John
Special Edition Fart Book : Farts A Spotters Guide to Flatulence by Crai S. Bower
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Special Edition Fart Book : Farts A Spotters Guide to Flatulence by Crai S. Bower
Little Blue Truck MAKES A FRIEND a read aloud about being open and welcoming by Jill McElmurry
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Little Blue Truck MAKES A FRIEND a read aloud about being open and welcoming by Jill McElmurry
Ten Beautiful Things A story about long car rides and filling empty feelings by Molly Griffin
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Ten Beautiful Things A story about long car rides and filling empty feelings by Molly Griffin
The Pigeon WILL RIDE THE ROLLERCOASTER a read aloud about emotions and new experiences by Mo Willems
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The Pigeon WILL RIDE THE ROLLERCOASTER a read aloud about emotions and new experiences by Mo Willems
Tree Full of Wonder An educational, rhyming book about magic of trees for children by Anna Smithers
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Tree Full of Wonder An educational, rhyming book about magic of trees for children by Anna Smithers
R Is for Rocket ABC Book where Rocket Plays the Alphabet Game by Tad Hills
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R Is for Rocket ABC Book where Rocket Plays the Alphabet Game by Tad Hills
This Is a School Celebrating the Joy of Community by John Schu and Veronica Miller Jamison
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This Is a School Celebrating the Joy of Community by John Schu and Veronica Miller Jamison
I am Dolly Parton Ordinary People Change the World through Authenticity Hard Work Love
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I am Dolly Parton Ordinary People Change the World through Authenticity Hard Work Love
School's First Day of School a story about new experiences and insecurity by Adam Rex
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School's First Day of School a story about new experiences and insecurity by Adam Rex
Tabitha and Fritz Trade Places a story about the travel experience by Frawley and Stansfield
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Tabitha and Fritz Trade Places a story about the travel experience by Frawley and Stansfield
Where Are You From? A story about belonging and love by Jaime Kim and Yamile Saied Mendez
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Where Are You From? A story about belonging and love by Jaime Kim and Yamile Saied Mendez
Rumble and Roar - The Science of Sounds Meets the Art of Poetry by Sue Fliess and Khoa Le
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Rumble and Roar - The Science of Sounds Meets the Art of Poetry by Sue Fliess and Khoa Le
The Stinky Giant - A Story Riddle by Ellen Weiss, Mel Friedman, and Alessia Girasole
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The Stinky Giant - A Story Riddle by Ellen Weiss, Mel Friedman, and Alessia Girasole
Watercress A Story of Family and Remembrance by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin
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Watercress A Story of Family and Remembrance by Andrea Wang and Jason Chin
A Birthday Fairy Tale - Holiday Birthday Blues Made Merry by Megan Pighetti and Yuliana Simakovska
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A Birthday Fairy Tale - Holiday Birthday Blues Made Merry by Megan Pighetti and Yuliana Simakovska
Rocket Writes a Story a tale about Inspiration and the Creative Process by Tad Hills
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Rocket Writes a Story a tale about Inspiration and the Creative Process by Tad Hills
Nothing Rhymes with Orange A Silly Rhyming Story about Fruit and Smorange by Adam Rex
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Nothing Rhymes with Orange A Silly Rhyming Story about Fruit and Smorange by Adam Rex
The Chocolate Touch: Chapter 11 & 12 by Patrick Skene Catling Knox County Schools ONE BOOK Read City
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The Chocolate Touch: Chapter 11 & 12 by Patrick Skene Catling Knox County Schools ONE BOOK Read City