Best Christmas Read Alouds - April 2024

How Rocket Learned to Read

• ASIN: 0375858997
• ASIN: 0375858997
• ISBN: 0375858997
• Brand: Penguin Random House
• Manufacturer: Schwartz & Wade

What Should Danny Do? (The Power to Choose Series)

THE "MUST-HAVE" BOOK OF THE YEAR IS FINALLY BACK IN STOCK!9 Stories in 1! What Should Danny Do? is an innovative, interactive book that empowers kids with the understanding that their choices will shape their days, and ultimately their lives into what they will be. Written in a "Choose Your Own Story" style, the book follows Danny, a Superhero-in-Training, through his day as he encounters choices that kids face on a daily basis. As your children navigate through the different story lines, they will begin to realize that their choices for Danny shaped his day into what it became. And in turn, t... [Read More]

• ASIN: 069284838X
• ASIN: 069284838X
• ISBN: 069284838X
• Manufacturer: Elon Books

Du Iz Tak? (E. B. White Read-Aloud Award. Picture Books)

A 2017 Caldecott Honor BookThe creator of Home turns a droll eye to the natural world, with gorgeous art and a playful invented language.Du iz tak? What is that? As a tiny shoot unfurls, two damselflies peer at it in wonder. When the plant grows taller and sprouts leaves, some young beetles arrive to gander, and soon—with the help of a pill bug named Icky—they wrangle a ladder and build a tree fort. But this is the wild world, after all, and something horrible is waiting to swoop down—booby voobeck!—only to be carried off in turn. Su! With exquisitely detailed illustrations and tragico... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0763665304
• ASIN: 0763665304
• ISBN: 0763665304
• Brand: CANDLEWICK
• Manufacturer: Candlewick

The One and Only Ivan

Soon to be a major motion picture!Winner of the Newbery Medal and a #1 New York Times bestsellerThis unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television,... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0061992275
• ASIN: 0061992275
• ISBN: 0061992275
• Brand: HarperCollins
• Manufacturer: HarperCollins

Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and Pirates Past Noon

"The first four books in Mary Pope Osborne's wildly popular Magic Treehouse series, packaged in a box set that's perfect for advancing readers. Osborne's combination of adventure, magic, and history will soon have readers asking for more books in the series." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor. The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Meet Jack and Annie! Jack and his younger sister, Annie, are just regular kids. But when they discover a tree house in the woods, something magical happens. Jack and Annie are whisk... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0375813659
• UPC: 090129015962
• ASIN: 0375813659
• ISBN: 9780375813658
• Brand: RANDOM HOUSE
• Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers

Classics to Read Aloud to Your Children: Selections from Shakespeare, Twain, Dickens, O.Henry, London, Longfellow, Irving Aesop, Homer, Cervantes, Hawthorne, and More

A perennially popular collection of short stories, poems, legends, and myths from great works of literature that are especially appropriate for parents to read aloud to their children aged five to twelve. Line drawings.

• ASIN: 0517587157
• ASIN: 0517587157
• ISBN: 0517587157
• Brand: Three Rivers Press
• Manufacturer: Harmony

What Do You Do With an Idea? - New York Times best seller

A New York Times Best Seller and award-winning book, What Do You Do With an Idea? is for anyone who's ever had a big idea.This is the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it into the world. As the child's confidence grows, so does the idea itself. And then, one day, something amazing happens. This is a story for anyone, at any age, who's ever had an idea that seemed a little too big, too odd, too difficult. It's a story to inspire you to welcome that idea, to give it some space to grow, and to see what happens next. Because your idea isn't going anywhere. In fact, it's ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1938298071
• UPC: 749190049504
• ASIN: 1938298071
• ISBN: 1938298071
• Brand: APG Sales & Distribution
• Size: 1
• Manufacturer: Compendium Inc

The Boxcar Children Books 1-4

The paperback editions of The Boxcar Children Mysteries: #1, The Boxcar Children; #2, Surprise Island; #3, The Yellow House Mystery; and #4, Mystery Ranch are offered together in a cardboard case.

• ASIN: 0807508543
• ASIN: 0807508543
• ISBN: 9780807508541
• Brand: Albert Whitman & Company
• Manufacturer: Albert Whitman & Company

Bedtime Bible Story Book: 365 Read-aloud Stories from the Bible

The Most Important 10 Minutes in Your Child's Day!Make the most out of bedtime with 365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories Children love Bible stories, especially when they are written in age-appropiate, easy-to-understand language. Written specifically for ages 3-8, this book has a year's supply of the best-loved Bible stories that will delight your children. All the excitement, adventure, history and spiritual truths of the Bible are skillfully presented. Features questions to help stimulate discussion and over 100 illustrations to spark the imagination! Daniel Partner is a freelance writer a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1557482640
• ASIN: 1557482640
• ISBN: 1557482640
• Brand: Barbour Publishing
• Manufacturer: Paradise Press, Inc.

The 20th-Century Children's Book Treasury: Picture Books and Stories to Read Aloud

• ASIN: 0679886478
• ASIN: 0679886478
• ISBN: 0679886478
• Brand: Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Read-Aloud Treasury

Beloved dolls for the ages... Ninety years ago a story about a rag doll found in a grandmother's attic captured the hearts of Americans. Through many generations Raggedy Ann and Andy and their stories have been shared between parents and children and grandparents and grandchildren. This new collection combines those stories of adventure, friendship, and devotion in one volume that begs to be read aloud!

• ASIN: 1416907521
• ASIN: 1416907521
• ISBN: 1416907521
• Brand: Little Simon
• Manufacturer: Little Simon

The Wonky Donkey

Kids will love this cumulative and hysterical read-aloud! "I was walking down the road and I saw . . .A donkey,Hee Haw!And he only had three legs!He was a wonky donkey." Children will be in fits of laughter with this perfect read-aloud tale of an endearing donkey. By the book's final page, readers end up with a spunky, hanky-panky, cranky, stinky, dinky, lanky, honky-tonky, winky wonky donkey! Thank you!

• ASIN: 0545261244
• ASIN: 0545261244
• ISBN: 0545261244
• Brand: SCHOLASTIC INC.
• Manufacturer: Scholastic Paperbacks

Goodnight Moon

• ASIN: 0694003611
• UPC: 038332606522
• ASIN: 0694003611
• ISBN: 0694003611
• Brand: Harper Festival
• Manufacturer: HarperFestival

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?

"A classic for kids that's perfect as a board book for reading aloud to babies and toddlers." - Seira Wilson, Amazon EditorA big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck--all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.

• ASIN: 0805047905
• UPC: 000805047903
• ASIN: 0805047905
• ISBN: 0805047905
• Brand: Holtzbrinck Publishers
• Manufacturer: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

Grumpy Monkey

The hilarious New York Times bestselling picture book about dealing with unexplained feelings...and the danger in suppressing them!Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They encourage him not to hunch, to smile, and to do things that make THEM happy. But Jim can't take all the advice...and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy?Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson. This picture book is an excellent case... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0553537865
• ASIN: 0553537865
• ISBN: 0553537865
• Brand: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC
• Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers

The Nights Before Christmas : 24 Classic Christmas Stories to Read Aloud

9781849395809

• UPC: 55253975

The Polar Express (Read-Aloud) - eBook

1986 Caldecott Medal WinnerA young boy, lying awake one Christmas Eve, is welcomed aboard a magical trip to the North Pole . . .   Through dark forests, over tall mountains, and across a desert of ice,

• UPC: 837648816
• Rating: 4.674

No Room: A Read-Aloud Story of Christmas - eBook

Christmas is a time for celebration, for families, and especially for the giving of gifts, and there can be no greater gift than to share ones home. Kindness brings its own rewards, and sometimes more,

• UPC: 942610775

Curious George Christmas Countdown (CGTV Read-aloud) - eBook

Curious George is counting the days until Christmas! Join him as celebrates the holiday by picking out a tree, baking cookies, admiring the festive decorations, singing in the Christmas play, and sharing the magic of the season with

• UPC: 770029259

Best Loved Christmas Carols, Readings and Poetry - eBook

A collection of favourite Christmas carols, poetry and readings – a perfect Christmas gift. This is an ideal Christmas gift, and is packed full of all of your favourite Christmas poems, carols and readings – both

• UPC: 820452563

The Best Thing About Christmas

A boy shares all the things he loves about Christmas with his family, like the decorating, the colors, the gatherings, and the food, but as nice as those things are, he knows that the best

• UPC: 37498312
• Color: Black

Happy Easter, Curious George (Read-aloud) - eBook

Happy Easter, Curious George is a winning holiday story based on H. A. and Margret Rey’s popular primate and painted in the original watercolor and charcoal style. One fine Easter morning, George and the man

• UPC: 921858344

In Defense of Read-Aloud : Sustaining Best Practice

"Amidst the clanging noise of today's technology, Steven Layne offers here a clear clarion call on behalf of reading to children. It is insightful, reasoned, entertaining (rare in the field), and carefully researched for those

• UPC: 43376425

Santa Claus's Secret Name : A Guessing Game to Be Read Aloud and Played Together

Santa Claus's Secret Name: A Guessing Game to Be Read Aloud and Played

• UPC: 100028445

No Room : A Read-Aloud Story of Christmas

No Room: A Read-Aloud Story of

• UPC: 53624376