I'm pretty sure this is the only read aloud that made me laugh so hard I couldn't continue. Other books have made me laugh until I cried, but with this one, not only was I crying, but I literally couldn't get the words out. I had to hand the book to my ten year old to read a sentence for me. Don't ...
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The Wild Robot
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This unique and quirky book was absolutely delightful. From the description, I wasn't sure my family was going to enjoy it, but it was recommended by so many people, I figured we had to check it out. From the moment we started reading, it was clear this book was unlike any others we have read. ...
By the Great Horn Spoon
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Our family actually enjoyed By the Great Horn Spoon so much that we've done it twice. We read it the first time a few years ago when my oldest was in first grade and I remember liking it then. He remembered enough of it that when it was time to host a party school book club, we decided to choose ...
The Penderwicks
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We listened to the audiobook for The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, 2 Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy for a book club. All of my kids loved it. It's rare to find a book that both the 5 year old and 10 year old enjoy, but this one satisfied everyone. Title: The Penderwicks: A ...
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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I just finished reading aloud Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1: The Lightening Thief to my kids and it was my 8 and 10 year old;s favorite book in a long time. They literally begged me to read multiple chapters after every meal. We finished it in under a week, because they were so eager to ...
The Prairie Thief
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The Prairie Thief is one of the best read alouds our family has ever heard. Maybe it was because we listened to the author, Melissa Wiley, read it to us live on social media, but everyone in our family loved it. Our toddler was mesmerized. My 10 year old even asked if I could buy the book after so ...
Ducks Don’t Wear Socks
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The perfect book for serious kids that need to loosen up a bit, all four of my children (ages 3 through 9) thought this book was hysterical. Title: Ducks Don't Wear SocksAuthor: John NedwidekIllustrator: Lee WhitePublication Year: 2008Age Group: Preschool, Kindergarten, Early ...
Wolfie the Bunny
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My 7 and 9 year olds thought this book about Wolfie the Bunny was HILARIOUS. I thought it was really funny as well. I'm pretty sure it went over the heads of my 3 and 5 year olds a bit. During the first reading I think my 5 year old in particular was concerned about the direction this book was ...
There Might Be Lobsters
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Some kids tend to worry more than others. I definitely have one who keeps himself up late at night worrying about all the things that could ever possibly go wrong. If you have a worrier too, then this is a read-aloud you won't want to miss. Title: There Might Be LobstersAuthor: Carolyn ...
The Old Woman Who Named Things
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I want my kids to be compassionate people who not only respect their elders, but have empathy for all human beings. This book is a great way to allow kids to understand what it feels like to be nearer the end of your life in a way that is sweet, without being sad. Title: The Old Woman Who Named ...
Michelle has a PhD in Engineering from Stanford University and a Bachelor's Degree from the California Institute of Technology. 