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Growing Up read-to-me Books For Kids

Read-to-me books about growing up for kids pair narration with stories about childhood milestones, changing relationships and new responsibilities. As children follow characters through everyday challenges and important transitions, the added audio support helps make these relatable stories more accessible and engaging. From school experiences and friendships to family changes and growing independence, these books encourage children to explore the many aspects of growing up.

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Popular Books

Scaredy Monster Learns to Swim
Scaredy Monster and the Slumber Party
Once Before Time: Golditops
Scaredy Monster Goes to the Doctor
Scaredy Monster and the Bad Dream
Naughty Monster
Scaredy Monster Gets Lost
Scaredy Monster Rides a Plane
Curious George: Roller Coaster
Catbug: Everything is Okay
Heart to Heart with Mallory
In Business with Mallory
Albert Is Not Scared (Mouse Math)
Along for the Ride #4: Solo Act
Kittens
A Beach For Albert (Mouse Math)
Mr. Ball Makes a To-Do List
Little Women

New Releases

The Night Giant
Doc McStuffins: Cuddle Me, Lambie
I'm A Special Person
Folk Tales for Fearless Girls
Little Women
Naughty Monster
Edward Almost Sleeps Over
Edward Almost Goes Swimming
Three Jumps to Sorry
Idil Steps In: A Story about Respect
Luis's First Day: A Story about Courage
Kevin and the Food Drive: A Story about Generosity
Franklin Classic Storybooks: Franklin and the Tooth Fairy
Franklin Classic Storybooks: Franklin's Christmas Gift
Franklin Classic Storybooks: Franklin and the Thunderstorm
Franklin Classic Storybooks: Franklin’s Baby Sister
Franklin Classic Storybooks: Franklin Goes to School
Franklin Classic Storybooks: Franklin Goes to the Hospital
All TopicsGrowing Up
All AgesAge 0-2Age 3Age 4Age 5Age 6Age 7Age 8Age 9Age 10Age 11Age 12
All FormatsRead To Me

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Scaredy Monster Learns to SwimScaredy Monster and the Slumber PartyOnce Before Time: GolditopsScaredy Monster Goes to the DoctorScaredy Monster and the Bad DreamNaughty MonsterScaredy Monster Gets LostScaredy Monster Rides a PlaneCurious George: Roller CoasterCatbug: Everything is OkayHeart to Heart with MalloryIn Business with MalloryAlbert Is Not Scared (Mouse Math)Along for the Ride #4: Solo ActKittensA Beach For Albert (Mouse Math)Mr. Ball Makes a To-Do ListLittle WomenNo Pirates Allowed! Said Library LouToo Much TV!Let's Get PizzaRichard Was a PickerThat's Not FairThe Tooth Fairy

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Children's books about growing up often explore feelings and relationships.
  • Emotional growth is essential for child development during early years.
  • Read-To-Me books can support children's understanding of social situations.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Follow highlighted words that describe growth and change.
  • Point out milestones that mark a new stage of life.
For Educators
  • Pause to predict how a character will respond to a growing-up challenge.
  • Repeat phrases that describe important life transitions.

FAQ

Growing up can feel incredibly overwhelming, and tackling big themes while snuggling next to a caregiver makes those concepts feel safe. The physical closeness of a shared reading session provides the emotional safety net kids need to process complex life lessons. These books allow children to explore growing pains while feeling completely secure.

These books build a crucial bridge between spoken language and written print. As an adult points to the words and illustrations, the child naturally connects speech to the text on the page. Furthermore, when the reader changes their voice for different characters, they model the fluency and expression needed for independent reading.

Read-To-Me books usually focus on early childhood milestones and basic emotional regulation. Common topics include sharing toys with peers, managing big tantrums, and conquering the first day of kindergarten. They also frequently explore simple relationship dynamics, like learning how to apologize after a mistake.

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