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Parents read-to-me Books For Kids

A child's journey begins with the care, guidance and reassurance found at home. This heartwarming collection of read-to-me books about parents highlights the special, everyday moments shared between children and their caregivers. Featuring clear audio accompaniment that highlights the text page by page, these interactive stories allow beginning readers to independently follow along while exploring themes of comfort, love and family life.

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Popular Books

There Was a Little Girl, She Has a Little Curl
Back to School, Mallory
Let's Get Pizza
My Adopted Family
My Single Dad
My Single Mom
The Day My Mom came to Kindergarten
Polly Porcupine's Painting Prizes
Caillou: Circus Fun
Happy Easter, Little Hoo!
Shiverwood Academy: Hallow-weenie
Bouncy Mouse
Trouble at the Restaurant
Stop Arguing!
Caillou Loves His Mommy
Caillou: Getting Dressed with Daddy
Good Night, Little Sea Otter
Do I Have To...

New Releases

Freya and the Snake
Trouble at the Restaurant
Why Are We Afraid?
Franklin Classic Storybooks: Franklin Says I love You
The Shape of You
Whoosh!
Mommy Loves Me More Than…
This Is My Family: My Two Moms
This Is My Family: My Two Homes
This Is My Family: My Single Parent
This Is My Family: My Military Parent
This Is My Family: My Adoptive Family
This Is My Family: My Two Dads
Caillou: Getting Dressed with Daddy
Caillou: Circus Fun
Caillou Loves His Mommy
Caillou Loves His Daddy
Why Do We Cry?
All TopicsParents
All AgesAge 0-2Age 3Age 4Age 5Age 6Age 7Age 8Age 9Age 10Age 11Age 12
All FormatsRead To Me

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There Was a Little Girl, She Has a Little CurlBack to School, MalloryLet's Get PizzaMy Adopted FamilyMy Single DadMy Single MomThe Day My Mom came to KindergartenPolly Porcupine's Painting PrizesCaillou: Circus FunHappy Easter, Little Hoo!Shiverwood Academy: Hallow-weenieBouncy MouseTrouble at the RestaurantStop Arguing!Caillou Loves His MommyCaillou: Getting Dressed with DaddyGood Night, Little Sea OtterDo I Have To...Planting SeedsThe Long, Long RideBrain Food: Mommy SurpriseMoney Down The DrainHow Many Bites?Bedtime Battles

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Reading about families helps children understand their own family dynamics.
  • Stories about parents can build empathy and social awareness.
  • Kids who enjoy read-alouds often develop stronger language skills.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Follow highlighted words that describe family relationships.
  • Point out ways parents encourage or protect their children.
For Educators
  • Pause to discuss a decision made by a parent in the story.
  • Repeat phrases that show love, care or encouragement.

FAQ

They let young children explore comforting stories about parental love completely on their own, building a sense of independence while feeling emotionally supported. Because the books feature familiar home situations, kids can easily connect the words they hear in the story to their own real-life family experiences.

The synchronized text highlighting helps beginning readers connect spoken words with their printed shapes, building sight-word recognition around everyday family language. This dual sensory approach takes the frustration out of reading, allowing early learners to master trickier words like *caregiver*, *patience* or *tradition* with confidence.

Stories usually look and feel like a standard day at home, featuring highly visual moments like baking together, a parent tucking a child into bed or a fun weekend trip to the park. The text includes simple, repetitive dialogue and sweet, reassuring phrases that mirror the comforting things parents say in real life.

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