{"id":3147,"date":"2021-10-29T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-29T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=3147"},"modified":"2022-03-22T21:21:17","modified_gmt":"2022-03-22T21:21:17","slug":"best-read-alouds-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/best-read-alouds-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Read-Alouds for Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Our first list of best read-alouds for kids was such a hit, we decided to add a few more great books! Take a look at these picks, refreshed with a few more titles to enjoy together with your kid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s plenty of research showing that reading to children and encouraging them to practice out loud helps build vocab and comprehension than independent reading alone. But reading books together is also a great way to carve out bonding time with the kiddos, and introduce them to new books and your own childhood faves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So grab your iPad (or other preferred device) and take a look at these high-quality books from our digital library that you can enjoy with kids of all reading levels, from preschool through elementary school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out our list of best read-alouds for kids! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Read-Alouds for Kids on Epic<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do Unto Otters<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>(Audiobook)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Laurie Keller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Smart, playful text makes this audiobook one of our best read-alouds for kids. The story begins when grouchy Mr. Rabbit suddenly has to get along with the otters who just moved into the neighborhood. Though he struggles with coping with his new neighbors at first, Mr. Rabbit comes to learn how to be kind to otters\u2014er, others\u2014while still respecting their differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book teaches kids about the “golden rule” of treating people the way they would like to be treated, and what it means to be a good friend and neighbor. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Little House<\/strong><\/a> (Audiobook) <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Virginia Lee Burton <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A man builds a sturdy little house and declares, \u201cThis little house shall never be sold for gold or silver and she will live to see our great-great-grandchildren\u2019s great-great-grandchildren living her.\u201d Sure enough it stands the test of time, standing on a hill watching the days, nights and seasons pass by. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This enchanting story about a happy home has been capturing little ones\u2019 hearts for over 75 years. The gentle tone makes it perfect for a bedtime story.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where The Wild Things Are<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>(Audiobook) <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Maurice Sendak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4-8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grab your copy of this gorgeously illustrated book and let your kids follow along with this audio version!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adult fans of “Where the Wild Things Are” will remember Max, who’s transported far away to a magical forest filled with wild things after he threatens to eat his mother (eek!) and she sends him to bed without supper. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fortunately, the wild things don\u2019t eat Max, and instead make him their king. In the end Max realizes that king or not, he still needs the love of his parents. The story teaches kids about love, family and that it\u2019s okay to have strong feelings and still treat others with love and respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love You Forever<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Robert Munsch<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Sheila McGraw<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 4-8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get the tissues handy and snuggle up with this nostalgic, long beloved picture book. At times filled with funny antics and at other times touching and sweet, this book tells the story of a mother’s love for her child from cradle to adulthood. It culminates in a gentle twist that reveals the enduring, lifelong and tenderly reciprocal bond between parents and their children. The soothing rhythmic prose makes this one of the best read-alouds for kids of all time, especially as you’re tucking your little one into bed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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No Reading Allowed: The WORST Read-Aloud Book Ever<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Raj Haldar, Chris Carpenter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Bryce Gladfelter<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>4-8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is it “Sir Francies Bacon” or “Sir, France is bakin?!” This “worst read-aloud book ever” is one of the most fun ones on this list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the #1 New York Times<\/em> bestselling author of “P IS FOR PTERODACTYL” comes yet another playful picture book reveling in the fun absurdities of the English language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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In this book, Ptolemy the pterodactyl is back to teach kids about language and grammar, with homophones, homonyms and tricky punctuation. “No Reading Allowed” will give your kid the silliest English lesson ever, and have you laughing out loud every time you read it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lobstah Gahden<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Alli Brydon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: EG Keller<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>4-8 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walt the lobstah\u2019s greatest dream is to win first place in the annual Swell Gahdens contest. But year after year the honor goes to his \u201cchowdah-head\u201d rival Milton. One day, when (\u201choly whale poop!\u201d) heaps of gahbage show up in their yahds, the two must work together to save their gahdens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the title suggests, this cute picture book is a hilarious delight. It\u2019s a silly and entertaining way for your kid to learn about sea life, conservation and the spirit of cooperation\u2014as well as practical tips on how to help preserve our oceans.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Kate DiCamillo

Illustrated by: Chris Van Dusen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The New York Times <\/em>best-selling piggy heroine is back, this time behind the wheel of a car. Mr. and Mrs. Watson\u2019s portly pig Mercy loves to hit the road in the backseat of the Watson\u2019s convertible. But one day things go awry when their elderly neighbor Baby Lincoln plops down in the car, and Mercy ends up having to take the wheel. Soon there\u2019s a policeman on her tail, a struggle for the brake, and other hilarious chaos. The silly illustrations and zany story make this early chapter book a great option for reading out loud together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rainbow Magic #4: Fern the Green Fairy<\/strong><\/a> (Audiobook) <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Daisy Meadows<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 6-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fairyland is home to seven colorful fairy sisters, and together, they’re the Rainbow Fairies. In this fourth book in the magical Rainbow Magic series, Rachel and Kirsty must make their way through a garden maze to rescue the green fairy, Fern. If they make the right turns, will they find her? The gentle narrative of this audiobook makes it a great read-aloud for bedtime.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Golden Sandal: A Middle Eastern Cinderella Story<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by:\u00a0Rebecca Hickox<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by:\u00a0Will Hillenbrand<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>6-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The universal appeal of the Cinderella story makes it popular all over the world. In this middle-eastern version of the classic fairy tale, Maha is forced to do all the housework while her stepsister does nothing while her father is away fishing. But one day, she rescues a magical red fish, and in return it pledges to help her whenever she calls. One night, when she’s forbidden from attending a grand henna, the fish sets in motion a chain of rewarding events for Maha, with a golden sandal at the center of it all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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My Father’s Dragon<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Ruth Stiles Gannett<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Ruth Chrisman Gannett<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>7-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Young Elmer tells a stray cat about his his dream about flying, and in return he learns of a dragon held captive on an island and forced to shuttle its residents across a river. He decides to rescue the dragon, and in the process outwits hungry tigers, cranky crocodiles and other creatures. Your kid will love this charming adventure story, loved by generations of young readers, and among the best read-alouds for kids available on our platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Boxcar Children<\/strong>: The Power Down Mystery<\/strong><\/a> (Audiobook)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Gertrude Chandler Warner<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>7-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Parents everywhere can revel in nostalgia with this update to the classic series about four orphans who enter a world of freedom, adventure and self-reliance after discovering and moving into an abandoned boxcar. In this book a storm hits, leaving kid sleuths Henry, Jessie, Violet and Benny with no power or internet, so they must figure out what\u2019s going on\u2014all while totally unplugged. Ranked among the all-time \u201cTop 100 Chapter Books\u201d in a School Library Journal survey, The Boxcar Children is also among the National Education Association\u2019s \u201cTeachers\u2019 Top 100 Books for Children.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Midsummer’s Mayhem<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Ranjani Larocco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages:<\/strong> 8-12 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bring out the snacks and settle in with your older kid for a delicious chapter book full of magic, unexplained mysteries and mouth-watering treats! 
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Mimi comes from a big, successful Indian-American family. Her parents have important jobs, and even her siblings have tremendous talents of their own. But where does she fit in? What makes her special? All it takes is a town bakery contest, some magical ingredients and a mysterious new friend to help her find her time to shine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether reading together or independently, your kid will love reading about the yummy desserts, magical entanglements and life lessons entwined in this fun read. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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El Deafo<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Cece Bell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: David Lasky<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you could have any superpower, what would it be? For Cece, her new magic ability is bionic hearing! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a deaf student, Cece is afraid that the other kids in her class will stare at her and her hearing aid, AKA \u201cPhonic Ear.\u201d But her anxiety melts away as something miraculous begins to happen. Cece can not only hear her teacher in class, but in the hallway, from the restroom and in the teacher\u2019s lounge!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your kid will love this semi-autobiographical #1 New York Times<\/em> bestselling graphic novel about Cece\u2019s wacky adventures navigating middle school, friendships and the experience of being different.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for more of the best read-alouds for kids? Use Epic<\/a>! Check out our huge selection of audiobooks, Read-To-Me books and animated picture books available on our platform. And while you\u2019re here, check out a few more of the best read-alouds for kids available off of our platform. Most can be found on Amazon<\/a>, and several as free audiobooks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cat in the Hat<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Dr. Seuss <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Cat in the Hat is a timeless classic that appeals to both kids and adults. Kids will love the zany rhymes and nonsensical word play while adults will feel nostalgic over the familiar characters. If you aren\u2019t familiar with the story, The Cat in the Hat is about a life-sized cat that can\u2019t seem to help waltzing into seemingly mundane situations and turning them upside down. The cat wildly misbehaves as main characters Dick and Sally try to keep things under control. Through the cat\u2019s erratic behavior, parents can use the book as a tool to help illustrate to their kids the importance of order and rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wonder <\/strong>(Audiobook)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: R.J. Palacio<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Auggie. He’s a typical kid who likes the same things other kids his age like: friends, ice cream and playing video games. But typical kids don’t get stared at wherever they go, and because of a facial abnormality, Auggie does. Homeschooled all his life, he now must go to an actual school for the first time, and all he wants is to be accepted. Will his new peers see past what makes him different and get to know and appreciate him for who he is?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This New York Times bestseller<\/em> is really as good as everyone says it is. Also adapted into a popular motion picture, this touching book teaches kids about kindness, courage and resilience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Book with No Pictures<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: B.J. Novak<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A picture book with no pictures?! That\u2019s right! This unconventional \u201cpicture book\u201d is perfect for the kid who isn’t wow’ed by traditional illustrations. It’s full of brightly colored pages with outlandish phrases, made-up songs about nothing, and whimsical sounds that make it another of the best read-alouds for kids. It\u2019s clever, it\u2019s ridiculous, and don\u2019t be surprised if you want to read it over and over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elephant & Piggie: There is a Bird on Your Head<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Mo Willems<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this funny kids’ book series chock full of easy-to-grasp life lessons, Elephant and Piggie are the best of friends. They always find themselves in the silliest situations, but end up coming out stronger together. With Mo Willems’s witty writing style and fun illustrations this entire series is super entertaining for young readers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Monster at the End of This Book<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Jon Stone<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book has a big furry blue monster waiting for you\u2014oh no! Don’t worry. This adorable picture book from Sesame Street isn’t scary. Narrated by the lovable, furry monster Grover, he warns little ones that he\u2019s learned there’s a monster at the end of the book and begs them not to turn the pages. But of course they can’t resist and are delighted by what actually awaits at the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Charlotte’s Web<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: E.B. White <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many will remember the titular web of the spider Charlotte, and the remarkable expressions she spins above the barn describing her best friend, Wilbur the pig. Saved as a runt by a little girl named Fern, Wilbur continues to face the danger of slaughter. But when word spreads of the “miracle,” visitors come from all over the county to witness “Zuckerman’s famous pig.” What follows is a touching, bittersweet ending to an enduring classic tale of friendship, life, death and love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: J.K. Rowling <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this first book in the famed \u201cHarry Potter\u201d series, Harry discovers that he\u2019s a wizard and finds his place in a world of witchcraft and wizardry. The audio versions of these books narrated by Jim Dale and Stephen Fry are amazingly fun to listen to and really bring the stories to life. Note that while the first few books are perfectly fine for younger listeners, the series does get darker as it progresses. Later books in the series may be more appropriate for 12-year olds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

James and the Giant Peach <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Roald Dahl <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the famed author of “Matilda,” comes this imaginative gem. After a young boy named James Henry Trotter tragically loses his parents, he’s forced to live with two horrible aunts, Spiker and Sponge. Life takes a fun turn when James drops magic crystals by an old peach tree. The peach at the top grows, and soon it’s as big as a house! With a snip of the stem, the peach starts rolling away, and that’s when the real adventure begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pippi Longstocking<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Astrid Lindgren <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many grownups remember the red pig-tailed, freckle-faced young girl Pippi Longstocking, and how she turned little Tommy and Annika’s world upside down. When Pippi moves in next door, she has no parents, upside-down braids and takes the two kids on adventures with horses, monkeys, the circus and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lion, the Witch<\/strong> and the Wardrobe<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: C.S. Lewis <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your child loved fairy tales when they were younger, fantasy series like \u201cThe Chronicles of Narnia\u201d might be a perfect fit for their listening ears. Although it\u2019s the second book in the series, \u201cThe Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe\u201d is a great starting point. It can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story, but we recommend the other audiobooks in the series as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s our list of best read-alouds for kids on and off Epic<\/a>! Want to find more fun, educational children’s books that kids of all ages can listen to? Check out our posts: “Best Audiobooks for Toddlers<\/a>,” “Best Audiobooks for 5-Year Olds<\/a>” and “Best Audiobooks for 10-Year Olds<\/a>” on getepic.com\/learn<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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