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# Read-Aloud Revival ® with Sarah Mackenzie

Your kids can fall in love with books. You can fall in love with homeschooling.

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## Posts

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- [RAR #276: Learning to Ask Good Questions (Audrey’s Back!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/catch-up/) - In this episode, my daughter Audrey joins me to discuss the ways our homeschool helped her learn to ask good questions and become a writer.
- [RAR #179: Do You See What I See? How to Look Closely at a Picture Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/looking-closely-picture-books/) - We're digging in to how to look closely at a picture book—how to see what we might otherwise miss. No lesson plans are needed!
- [RAR #121: Kate DiCamillo on Reading Aloud for Connection](https://readaloudrevival.com/121/) - Don't miss this conversation with Kate DiCamillo on reading aloud for connection. Listening to Kate will inspire you to read aloud, read aloud, read aloud.
- [Best of RAR: Reading for Fun is More Important than You Think](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-for-fun/) - Today's episode discusses how reading for fun can breathe new life into your lungs as a busy wife, mama, and woman.
- [Name What Matters in Your Homeschool This Spring](https://readaloudrevival.com/name-what-matters-in-your-homeschool/) - How do you decide what to focus on this spring? The RAR Team shares a way to name what matters most, and 3 steps to make it happen.
- [RAR #278: How to Actually Connect with Our Kids, Dr. Matthew Breuninger](https://readaloudrevival.com/connecting-with-your-kids/) - We all want to connect with our kids in a meaningful way. In this episode, clinical psychological Matthew Breuninger joins me to discuss ways to do just that.
- [RAR #279: Baptizing the Imagination with Malcolm Guite](https://readaloudrevival.com/malcolm-guite/) - What is your calling in life? For poet, songwriter, and academic, Malcolm Guite, it’s unequivocally clear—to be a storyteller. Today on the podcast Audrey and I chat with Malcolm about the first volume in his new retelling of the classic King Arthur stories, Galahad and the Grail, illustrated by the incredible Stephen Crotts and published
- [Best of RAR: Becoming Your Child's Mentor with Sally Clarkson](https://readaloudrevival.com/becoming-your-childs-mentor/) - What would happen if you decided to be your child's mentor, rather than their teacher? Sally Clarkson and I talk about it.
- [RAR #281: Homeschooling High School with Rachel Kovac](https://readaloudrevival.com/rachel-kovac/) - Rachel Kovac and I discuss how to homeschool the high school year. We discuss everything from how to navigate difficult subjects to preparing kids for college.
- [RAR #282: Sparking Creativity with Research](https://readaloudrevival.com/sparking-creativity-with-research/) - On this episode we hear from Katie Wray Schon, Candace Fleming, John Hendrix and several others about how research influences the making of children's books.
- [RAR #284: Finding Rest in the Mess (Circle With Sarah Sneak Peek)](https://readaloudrevival.com/finding-rest-in-the-mess/) - For the mama seeking a little bit of rest in the mess, this episode includes clips from Sarah Mackenzie's mentorship program, to encourage you along the way.
- [RAR #285: Becoming a Book Woman with Caroline Starr Rose](https://readaloudrevival.com/becoming-a-book-woman/) - Author Caroline Starr Rose joins the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast to share about her newest picture book, Books Up The Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story.
- [RAR #280: Books Take Us Places](https://readaloudrevival.com/books-take-us-places/) - One of the very best ways to travel with your children is through books. While we may not always be able to hop on a plane, stories have much to offer us.
- [RAR #222: Read Books, Go Outside: Simple Homeschool Nature Study](https://readaloudrevival.com/simple-homeschool-nature-study/) - Oh boy, do we have a treat for you today! Our team here at Read-Aloud Revival has been hard at work on a brand new booklist for you and I’ve invited Kortney Garrison and Kara Anderson from the RAR team back to this side of the podcast to tell you all about it. Homeschool nature
- [RAR #283: Our Favorite Reads for Forming Virtue in Our Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/books-forming-virtue/) - In this episode, we discuss how books can form our children in virtue, what makes a story formational, and share some of our favorite formative books.
- [RAR #215: Whimsy and the Power of Childhood Reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/power-of-childhood-reading/) - Chances are, you know of the picture book sensation, Bear Snores On. Today, I want you to meet the woman who wrote it, Karma Wilson.
- [In Praise of the Verse Novel: a Guest Post by Caroline Starr Rose](https://readaloudrevival.com/verse-novels/) - In honor of Poetry Month, we welcome a post written by poet & author Caroline Starr Rose. Be sure to check out our giveaway at the end! Poetry is about love and flowers... or is it? In my teaching years, no matter where I happened to live or what grade I was teaching, when I asked
- [Best of RAR: The Joy of Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/joy-of-shakespeare/) - In this episode, I talk with world renowned playwright Ken Ludwig about how to teach Shakespeare to our kids (hint: it's not the way you learned in school!)
- [RAR Special Edition Revisited: Robert McCloskey Makes Way](https://readaloudrevival.com/robert/) - Here at Read-Aloud Revival, we’re in the thick of getting a huge project together for you. We are launching our own publishing imprint, Waxwing Books. Our first release is a picture book, written by me, and illustrated by none other than the gorgeously talented artist, Breezy Brookshire. It’s called A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a
- [RAR #193: A Relaxed, Read-Aloud Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/relaxed-read-aloud-christmas/) - How does a relaxing read-aloud Christmas, complete with cocoa, warm blankets, and snuggles with your favorite people sound? Let's do it.
- [RAR #254: What’s So Great About A Christmas Carol?](https://readaloudrevival.com/all-about-a-christmas-carol/) - In today's podcast episode, we're discussing the timeless, beloved classic, A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
- [RAR #192: Help! My Kids Hate Narration](https://readaloudrevival.com/kids-hate-narration/) - Narration is a popular homeschooling technique. But what if your kids don't take to it? Good news ahead: narration is not the only way.
- [How to Become a Peace-Filled, Joyful Homeschool Mama (for real)](https://readaloudrevival.com/peacefilled-joyful-mama/) - How to become the peace-filled, joyful homeschooling mama you're called to be: do fewer things, as consistently as you're able, putting relationships first.
- [RAR Bonus Episode: Falling in Love with Our Ordinary Lives](https://readaloudrevival.com/bonus-2023/) - This year, let's fall in love with our ordinary, bookish, homeschooling lives. Not someone else's homeschool, not an expert's "method," but with our people and our lives, just as they actually are. Sarah's popping in for a quick bonus episode of the podcast, to help you move into a new year with the clarity that
- [What Does Successful Homeschooling Look Like?](https://readaloudrevival.com/successful-homeschooling/) - When your head hits the pillow at night, do you feel like you've nailed it? Like you've rocked your homeschooling day? That you've been completely and utterly successful? Ah. I knew you'd say that. You know why? Because no one feels like they're nailing it in their homeschool. But it's not because we're all failing.
- [Anxious About Rest: How to Let Go of Summer Break Pressure](https://readaloudrevival.com/anxious-about-rest/) - I have some good news for you today. Regardless of what you may have heard, you don't only have "18 summers" with your kids. You also don't need to squeeze all the juice from your summer, or "make the most of it." I go a little nuts when I hear this kind of messaging, actually.
- [RAR #243: Why Read Fairy Tales?](https://readaloudrevival.com/why-fairy-tales/) - Why read fairy tales? In today's episode, we discuss the deep meaning and purpose behind these whimsical stories.
- [RAR #247: Why We Love Historical Fiction, Anna Rose Johnson](https://readaloudrevival.com/why-we-love-historical-fiction/) - Author Anna Rose Johnson joins the podcast to tell us all about historical fiction and why we love it so much.
- [RAR #246: Sally Clarkson’s Advice to Her Younger Self](https://readaloudrevival.com/advice-to-younger-self/) - Beloved author and educator Sally Clarkson shares wisdom and insight for homeschooling moms of all ages and stages (spoiler: it can be so simple!).
- [RAR #136: If You Want Your Kids to Love Reading, Try This](https://readaloudrevival.com/136/) - All kids love stories when they are younger. Loving stories isn't the problem. A problem can arise when reading becomes an assignment.
- [RAR #134: Author Access with Sally Lloyd-Jones (author of The Jesus Storybook Bible)](https://readaloudrevival.com/134/) - In this very special episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, we're sharing an Author Access with the wonderful Sally Lloyd Jones. This was an event celebrating her book Goldfish on Vacation, which we read together as a community in RAR Premium. Sally even reads aloud to us in this one (twice!) In this episode, you'll hear:
- [RAR #73: What your kids can do while you read aloud (they'll probably listen better than ever)](https://readaloudrevival.com/73/) - It's here! A great big list of what your kids can do while you read aloud. And you know? I bet you'll find your kids listen better than ever.
- [RAR #196: Teaching Literature Without Curriculum](https://readaloudrevival.com/teaching-literature-without-curriculum/) - Shouldn't helping our kids love reading be the point of literature education? Let's talk about teaching literature without curriculum.
- [RAR #140: How to Fold Poetry into Your Routine, with Sally Thomas](https://readaloudrevival.com/140/) - If you want to help your kids fall in love with beautiful language, there's no better (or simpler) way to start than with a poem.
- [RAR #158: Adventuring with Your Kids (yes, even now!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/adventuring-with-your-kids/) - Greta Eskridge and I discuss how books can be the conduit for adventuring with your kids, no matter your circumstances or your resources.
- [RAR #53: Can a Children's Book Change the World? Linda Sue Park](https://readaloudrevival.com/53/) - Can books written for kids change the world? You might be surprised during this conversation with award-winning author Linda Sue Park.
- [RAR #114: Writing the Book You Needed as a Child, a conversation with Susan Tan](https://readaloudrevival.com/114/) - This episode with Susan Tan is for aspiring writers, those who want to see more kids reflected in literature, and anyone who loves a good story.
- [RAR #233: Audrey Is Back, and She’s Answering Your Questions!](https://readaloudrevival.com/questions-for-homeschooling-graduate/) - In this episode, my oldest daughter Audrey, who is now a senior in college, returns to the podcast to answer your questions for a homeschooling graduate!
- [Best of RAR: When Your Developing Reader Resists Reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/child-resists-reading/) - We all want our children to love reading. On today's episode, I share ideas for what to do when your developing reader resists reading.
- [RAR #06: Why Shakespeare Matters, a Conversation with Ken Ludwig](https://readaloudrevival.com/teaching-children-shakespeare/) - RAR favorite and author of How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, Ken Ludwig, shares his method for introducing kids to The Bard.
- [RAR #170: How to Read a Wordless Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-read-a-wordless-book/) - Some of today's very best picture books are wordless. If you ever feel lost when it comes to how to read a wordless book, don't miss this!
- [Best of RAR: How a “Best Moments” List Can Help You Love Your Homeschool featuring Jon Acuff](https://readaloudrevival.com/best-moments-in-homeschooling/) - Bestselling Author Jon Acuff joins us to talk about how collecting our best moments can help us fall in love with homeschooling.
- [RAR #277: Inspiring Heroic Virtue in Our Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/inspiring-heroic-virtue/) - In this episode we are talking about stories that help our kids build empathy and connection as they read.
- [Best of RAR: Why Read Aloud to Kids Who Can Read Themselves](https://readaloudrevival.com/why/) - We're diving into all benefits of reading aloud to our kids (event hose who can already read for themselves!). The research is clear, and you're not going to want to miss it.
- [Tomie Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/tomie-day/) - Falling in love with Tomie dePaola was easy. I loved him before I ever met him. His books were among my favorite to share with children; the characters in his stories were loved by everyone in my family. The first time I "met" this beloved creator of over 260 books for children was in an
- [RAR #182: 5 Books I want you to know about, and answers to your questions about reading a book a day](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-a-book-a-day/) - Five books you'll love, some plans for RAR this fall, and answers to your questions about reading a book a day.
- [RAR # 164: Our Favorite Way to Read through History (and a new FREE resource)](https://readaloudrevival.com/read-through-history/) - History comes alive when you read aloud a picture book biography. This list organizes our favorites into time periods and categories.
- [RAR #02: Engaging Conversations with Adam Andrews](https://readaloudrevival.com/engaging-conversations/) - Do you want to know how to talk to your kids about books? Today I'm chatting with Adam Andrews from the Center for Lit about how we can best discuss books with our children.
- [RAR #275: Could We Have Tranquility by Tuesday? with Laura Vanderkam](https://readaloudrevival.com/laura-vanderkam/) - Productivity and time management expert Laura Vanderkam joins us to share some of her tried-and-true tips to living a more tranquil life.
- [RAR #269 – A Vacation for Your Homeschooling Heart](https://readaloudrevival.com/vacation-for-your-heart/) - Summer break . . . It’s often not much of a break, right? Even if you find yourself with a little less on your plate, anxiety and second-guessing have a way of filling the gaps where we want rest and relaxation to fill. To find peace that lasts throughout the school year, we can’t just
- [Best of RAR: Jolabokaflod](https://readaloudrevival.com/yule-book-flood/) - Today, we’re talking about Jolabokaflod, which loosely translates to “Yule Book Flood,” how it started, and how you can bring the magic of this bookish tradition into your home this Christmas.
- [God Is Not Disappointed in You](https://readaloudrevival.com/god-is-not-disappointed-in-you/) - In this short, 8-minute bonus episode, Sarah speaks to the pervasive fear so many mothers have. This fear feeds into our anxiety about our homeschools, our kids, and our parenting, and it convinces us that we're not doing a good enough job with any of it. The problem is that we believe that God is
- [RAR #80: Fantastic Gifts for Young Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/80/) - What do you give as gifts for young readers? (Besides books, of course!) Here's a whole list of gift ideas for the young readers in your life.
- [RAR #274: Behind the Scenes of One of My Favorite Christmas Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/matt-tavares/) - Matt Tavares joins us on this episode to share all about the making of his Christmas picture book, Red & Lulu.
- [Best of RAR: Education is for Love](https://readaloudrevival.com/education-is-for-love/) - In today's episode community manager Kelsey Murphy and I discuss what education is really for (hint: it's simpler than you might think!)
- [RAR #273:  Imagining the Childhood of C.S. Lewis, with Judith McQuoid](https://readaloudrevival.com/judith-mcquoid/) - Author Judith McQuoid shares the story behind her new book, Giant.
- [Best of RAR: 5 Habits of Happy Homeschoolers](https://readaloudrevival.com/homeschool-habits/) - On today's episode, I share 5 tried-and-true keys to building a peaceful, happy homeschool life.
- [RAR #272: Giving Flora Her Voice with Astrid Sheckels](https://readaloudrevival.com/astrid-sheckels/) - On this episode, author and illustrator Astrid Sheckels joins us to discuss her beautiful new book, Flora and the Jazzers.
- [Best of RAR: What Do We Mean by Peace?](https://readaloudrevival.com/peace/) - In today's episode Sarah Mackenzie & team share the true meaning of peace, and how to achieve it today, despite your circumstances.
- [RAR #271: An Inside Look at Writing & Illustrating a Picture Book with Katie Wray Schon](https://readaloudrevival.com/painting-wonder-launch/) - Katie Wray Schon shares all about writing and illustrating a picture book biography about Pauline Baynes - the woman who gave life to C. S. Lewis' Narnia.
- [RAR #270: The Whys and Hows of Quiet Reading Time](https://readaloudrevival.com/quiet-reading-time/) - In this episode I'm unpacking the single most helpful thing I've ever done homeschooling: Quiet Reading Time.
- [About Those Homeschool Plans](https://readaloudrevival.com/about-those-homeschool-plans/) - It's a good time to talk about plans. Your homeschool plans, I mean. Because... well... ...are things going as planned for your homeschool year?
- [RAR #125: Creating a Book Club Culture at Home (part 1)](https://readaloudrevival.com/125/) - For most of us, the books we read for school were not the same books we read under our covers past our bedtime. But we can do something better.
- [RAR #268 Advice to Young (And Young at Heart) Creatives](https://readaloudrevival.com/writing-advice/) - Be encouraged and inspired by creative wisdom from some of the best writers and illustrators today.
- [RAR #209: What Worked? What Didn't? Looking Back on Homeschooling with My 20-Year-Old Daughter](https://readaloudrevival.com/looking-back-on-homeschooling-with-my-daughter/) - Sarah and her oldest child look back on homeschooling. What worked? What didn't? And was Audrey 'prepared' for college?
- [RAR #231: Homeschooling with Babies and Toddlers](https://readaloudrevival.com/homeschooling-with-babies/) - If you are homeschooling with babies and toddlers underfoot, then I would bet that the hardest part of your homeschool day has nothing to do with the schooling.
- [Diverse Picture Books to Celebrate the Everyday](https://readaloudrevival.com/diverse-picture-books/) - When you think of diverse picture books, what do you think of? Are they books that highlight issues? Books based on historical events or racial tensions? Those are very important books- I'm so glad there are many of them. Grace Lin tells us that it is important for books to serve as both mirrors and
- [RAR# 105: Favorite Early Reader Books (for kids who are learning to read)](https://readaloudrevival.com/105/) - Helping our kids become independent readers is a hugely important job - let's chat how to build reading skills and a love of reading!
- [RAR #108: Favorite Picture Books for Ancient History](https://readaloudrevival.com/108/) - If you're looking to read picture books for ancient history studies with your kids this year, you're in the right place! Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Egypt...
- [RAR #117: Christmas Novels to Read Aloud with the Whole Family](https://readaloudrevival.com/117/) - Here's a list of hand-picked Christmas novels to read aloud with your whole family. Some of these are not to miss!
- [Moon Landing Anniversary :: Drawing Tutorials](https://readaloudrevival.com/moon-landing/) - It's time! This week marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, and we've got some drawing tutorials and a stellar booklist (see what I did there?) for you and your kids to enjoy together. First: let's draw! Ralph Masiello has been leading our Read-Aloud Revival Premium members in drawing workshops, and he
- [RAR #131: Books About the Moon Landing](https://readaloudrevival.com/131/) - Looking for picture books about the moon landing? July 20, 2019, marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar mission.
- [RAR #133: Books Take You Places (and some favorite seaside titles)](https://readaloudrevival.com/133/) - Let's go to the beach! Today we're discussing the power of books to take you where you want to go...and our favorite seaside tales.
- [Favorite Picture Books for the Middle Ages and Renaissance](https://readaloudrevival.com/middle-ages/) - If you're studying the Middle Ages and Renaissance with your kids, this booklist is for you. It's a short list of delightful picture book read-alouds for the whole family. At Read-Aloud Revival, we believe that picture books are worthwhile for everyone. They're an art gallery in your lap, paired with exquisite text that leaves you richer
- [RAR #267: A Conversation About Belovedness with Emily Wilson Hussem](https://readaloudrevival.com/emily-wilson/) - Emily Wilson Hussem joins me today to discuss her new book, Sincerely Stoneheart, which addresses how we can fight the Enemy's lies in our lives as modern women.
- [RAR #266 How to Do Shakespeare (and Actually Enjoy It)](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-shakespeare/) - In this episode, we talk through a simple framework your family can use to experience the magic of Shakespeare.
- [RAR #10: The Art of Choosing Books (and starting a book club!) with Heidi Scovel](https://readaloudrevival.com/art-of-choosing-books/) - How do you choose the best read aloud books to share with your kids? Heidi Scovel shares her best tips on this episode of the Read Aloud Revival podcast.
- [RAR #11: Using the Library Without Losing Your Mind, Jamie Martin](https://readaloudrevival.com/using-the-library/) - On this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival, Jamie Martin shares her strategies for using the library well, even during difficult stages of family life.
- [RAR #25: When Kids are Whiny (and other questions you're asking)](https://readaloudrevival.com/when-kids-are-whiny/) - On today's episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, we're answering YOUR questions! These Q and A podcasts are listener favorites, so grab some laundry, pop in your earbuds, and let's go! In this episode, you'll hear: what I do when kids are whiny and don't want to listen to a read-aloud what to try when teens aren't interested
- [RAR #26: How Illustrations Nourish the Imagination, Zach Franzen](https://readaloudrevival.com/illustrations-nourish-imagination/) - On today's episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, I chat with Zach Franzen about the role illustrations play in growing a child's imagination.
- [RAR #58: History, Heroes and Henty, with Jim Hodges](https://readaloudrevival.com/58/) - Is your family familiar with G.A Henty? Creator of Jim Hodges Audiobooks talks about how to bring Henty, and history, to life.
- [RAR #77: What the Scholastic Reading Report Means for You, Andrea Pinkney](https://readaloudrevival.com/77/) - If you want more reasons to read aloud, this episode is packed with research, plus, tips on how to build a home library (affordably!).
- [RAR #93: How to Create a Book Club Culture at Home](https://readaloudrevival.com/93/) - It's a peek inside Sarah's book, The Read-Aloud Family, plus ideas for making your home feel like a cozy book club.
- [RAR #102: What Kids Really Need (and Want), with Dr. Meg Meeker](https://readaloudrevival.com/102/) - Dr. Meg Meeker stopped by the podcast to talk to us about what our kids and teens most need and want. This episode will be wind in your sails!
- [RAR #107: Dr. Michael Gurian on The Minds of Girls](https://readaloudrevival.com/minds-of-girls/) - Dr. Michael Gurian joins Sarah to discuss the unique learning challenges girls face and why we need to listen differently with our girls.
- [RAR #113: Why Reading Aloud to a Wide Range of Ages is Difficult (and How to Do It Without Losing Your Mind)](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-aloud-to-a-wide-range-of-ages/) - Find out why you should ignore common advice when it comes to reading to a wide age span, and get 15+ crowd-pleasing books for all ages.
- [RAR #116: Reading Aloud to Babies, Connection Parenting, and Getting Books into the Hands of Every Child](https://readaloudrevival.com/116/) - Sharing books with our kids of all ages helps us connect, but today we're specifically going to talk about the importance of reading aloud to babies.
- [RAR #126: Creating a Book Club Culture at Home (Part 2)](https://readaloudrevival.com/126/) - You want your kids to read because they *love* to, not just because they *have* to. Here's how to make that happen...
- [RAR #173: What Happens in Your Child’s Brain when You Read Aloud](https://readaloudrevival.com/science-of-reading-aloud/) - You know that reading aloud is good for your kids. But do you know what happens in your child's brain when you read aloud? It's kind of amazing!
- [RAR #174: The Books that Won (and a few that Should Have!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/the-books-that-won/) - Start your library lists! This episode is packed with award-winning book and a few the RAR team thinks deserve honors too.
- [RAR #178: Why Read a Book a Day? (Yep, You Can!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/why-read-a-book-everyday/) - In today's episode of the podcast, we dare you to read a book a day with your kids - and yes, you definitely can!
- [RAR #181: Practical Tips for Reading a Book a Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/practical-tips-for-reading-a-book-a-day/) - In this episode, the team is back to answer YOUR questions about reading a book a day with your kids of all ages.
- [RAR #187: How to find books that engage both an 8- and a 4-year-old](https://readaloudrevival.com/find-books-engage-multiple-ages/) - Which books would appeal to both an 8yo and a 4yo? I've got a bunch of tips and recommendations on this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival!
- [RAR #188: My kids aren't picking good books at the library. What do I do?](https://readaloudrevival.com/picking-good-books-at-library/) - This episode may change just change your life! Hear Sarah's favorite places to check reviews and an alternate way to get library books.
- [RAR #189: What if my kids always pick screens over books? ](https://readaloudrevival.com/screens-and-books/) - Many of us worry about how screen time impacts our kids' reading life. So how do we manage screens in a way that still makes it likely our kids will love to read?
- [RAR #190: Sarah's Favorite Stories About Christian Saints and Heroes](https://readaloudrevival.com/christian-saints-and-heroes/) - There are lots of wonderful stories of Christian saints and heroes. These are some of my favorite short picks, perfect for mixed-age groups.
- [RAR #195: "So Many Books, So Little Time!" How to Quell Overwhelm in Our Reading Lives](https://readaloudrevival.com/195-2/) - "So many books, so little time!" Ever wondered how you can possibly read all the books you want to? This episode is for you!
- [RAR #202: For Kids Who Don't Like Sad Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/for-kids-who-dont-like-sad-stories/) - Do you or your kids struggle with sad stories? I have a little something for you (and for them!) that might just help.
- [RAR #197: Hey Mamas, Reading for Pleasure is Part of the Job!](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-for-pleasure/) - My best tips to help you find time to read for your own pleasure, ditch the guilt, and fall back in love with your own reading life.
- [RAR #199: The Books that Won, and a Few That Should Have (2022 Youth Media Awards)](https://readaloudrevival.com/youth-media-awards/) - Looking for some winning books? In this episode, the team chats 2022 ALA Youth Media Award books, plus books they wish had won.
- [RAR #203: What Do Your Kids Read for Fun in High School?](https://readaloudrevival.com/read-for-fun-in-high-school/) - Do your kids read for fun in high school? According to Dr. Daniel Willingham in Raising Kids Who Read, the average high schooler reads 6 minutes per day for pleasure. What that really means, he explains, is that a few kids read for pleasure quite a lot... and most don't read for pleasure at all.
- [RAR #204: How Do You Organize Books in Your Home Library?](https://readaloudrevival.com/organize-books-in-your-home-library/) - We get many questions about how I organize books in my home library, and today we’re talking all about it. I'm going to break down my system and hopefully help spark ideas for how to best organize books at your house. Here's the thing: Your home library should serve your family's reading life. And that
- [RAR #205: Help! My Child Doesn't Like Reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/help-my-child-doesnt-like-reading/) - Do you have a child who doesn't like reading? 1) No need to panic, and 2) Here are some simple ideas for how you can help them fall in love with books
- [RAR #219: Yes, You Should Read Laura Ingalls Wilder’s <em>The Long Winter</em>](https://readaloudrevival.com/laura-ingalls-wilder-the-long-winter/) - We’re talking about what makes Laura Ingalls Wilder's The Long Winter so beloved, as well as how we handle problematic texts with our kids.
- [RAR #221: What to Do When your Child Doesn’t Finish Books…and Other Questions You’re Asking](https://readaloudrevival.com/when-your-child-doesnt-finish-books/) - What do you do if you notice that your child isn’t finishing books? How can you get your kids to widen their reading taste outside of a single genre? How can you describe what you do for literature on a high school transcript when you take a more relaxed Read-Aloud Revival approach to the subject?
- [RAR #223: The Books That Won (And a Few That Should Have)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books-that-won/) - Every year, the Read-Aloud Revival team watches the American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards together. This is the award show where the medals that are considered the most prestigious in children’s publishing are given. Today I’m joined by Kortney Garrison, our Community Director, Kara Anderson, our Creative Director, and Harmony Harkema, or brand new Managing
- [RAR #242: An Art Gallery for the Lap, with Scott Gustafson](https://readaloudrevival.com/art-gallery-for-the-lap/) - Artist and illustrator Scott Gustafson joins Sarah to discuss why a picture book is an art gallery for the lap and why beautiful picture books are so important.
- [RAR #13: Learning to Read- What to Do With Your Struggling Reader](https://readaloudrevival.com/what-to-do-with-your-struggling-reader/) - If your child is struggling with learning to read, listen in as Marie Rippel from All About Learning Press shares the importance of the read aloud.
- [RAR #31: Reading Aloud for History, Rea Berg](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-aloud-for-history/) - You'll love this conversation about reading aloud for history with the delightful Rea Berg from Beautiful Feet Books.
- [RAR # 46: Assigned Versus Free Reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/assigned-versus-free-reading/) - "How much reading should I assign?" We get this question all the time here at RAR, so we're bringing you a whole episode!
- [RAR #47: How to Read the Classics with Kids (even if you've never read them before)](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-read-the-classics-with-kids/) - Want to share the classics with your kids, but not sure where to start? This episode will remove the intimidation factor and get you reading.
- [The Most Important Part of Teaching Kids to Read](https://readaloudrevival.com/most-important/) - A whole lot of us get this completely wrong. When it comes to teaching kids to read, the most important thing is probably not what you think it is.
- [RAR #57: How Stories Shaped an Out-of-the-Box Kid, Sally & Nathan Clarkson](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-stories-shaped-an-out-of-the-box-kid/) - This episode is a great reminder to embrace our kids for who they are, and an encouragement to use books to help them on their journeys.
- [RAR #62: Inspiring a Love of Nature Through Books, Greta Eskridge](https://readaloudrevival.com/62/) - How can books help your kids fall in love with nature? Tune in to hear ideas, book suggestions and a low-pressure approach to nature study.
- [RAR #71: The Research and Inspiration Behind Fascinating Historical Fiction, Caroline Starr Rose](https://readaloudrevival.com/71/) - You'll never guess how author Caroline Starr Rose often begins research for her historical books! (Hint: with picture books!)
- [RAR # 74: One thing you won't regret](https://readaloudrevival.com/74/) - Today's podcast episode is all about making ONE simple choice that will make a *huge* impact on our kids and families.
- [RAR #75: Delightful, Simple Reading Journals for Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/75/) - Keeping track of what they've read shouldn't be a chore. Find out how simple reading journals for kids can help your child fall more in love with reading.
- [RAR #79: Qualities of Great Books for Kids, with Sarita Holzmann of Sonlight Curriculum](https://readaloudrevival.com/79/) - This episode is full of book recommendations that your kids will remember long after they leave home, plus a 7-point, all-star test for books.
- [RAR #89: Andrew Pudewa is back!](https://readaloudrevival.com/89/) - Why read aloud with older kids? What is reading comprehension *really?* Andrew Pudewa is back to answer those questions and more.
- [RAR #98: Introducing Kids to Foreign Language through Reading Aloud](https://readaloudrevival.com/98/) - Do you want to introduce your kids to a foreign language through reading aloud? This podcast episode is just for you, no matter your kids' ages!
- [RAR # 103: Excellent Nonfiction Picture Books, Gail Gibbons](https://readaloudrevival.com/103/) - Listen in to a new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, as author/illustrator Gail Gibbons and I talk about the art of nonfiction for children.
- [RAR #104: Put Those Books Face OUT!](https://readaloudrevival.com/104/) - This may seem *too* simple, so you're going to have to try it for yourself: if you put your books face OUT, your kids will read them more often.
- [RAR #106: Connection, Community, and Confidence: What your homeschool needs this fall](https://readaloudrevival.com/106/) - At the start of a new school year, we're full of hopes for a year that means something. That's why infusing your home with 3 C's can be such a game-changer.
- [RAR #109: How to Take Your Kids Around the World through Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/109/) - In this episode we're discussing how we can give our kids a heart for the world through books and why you never outgrow a great picture book.
- [RAR #110: S.D. Smith Live](https://readaloudrevival.com/110/) - Did you know that S.D. named a character in his books after Sarah? Join us for that and more, including Sarah's "other favorite author."
- [RAR #118: A’s to Your Q’s](https://readaloudrevival.com/118/) - What do we read after Little House on the Prairie? What are your own teen daughters' favorite books? And how can we get dad involved in our read-alouds?
- [RAR #120: Focus on What Matters Most (psst, that's your relationships with your kids)](https://readaloudrevival.com/120/) - We're all pulled in a million directions. We're all short on time. But it's easier than we think to focus on what matters most with our kids.
- [RAR #132: Books for Teens, and Why YA is a Genre (not a reading level)](https://readaloudrevival.com/132/) - Feeling overwhelmed by YA and looking for book ideas for teens? Today I'm talking about how to navigate the teen section of the library.
- [RAR #147: Our Favorite Math Read-Alouds](https://readaloudrevival.com/favorite-math-read-alouds/) - In today's episode, the Read-Aloud Revival team is talking about delighting and learning math together through books. And yes, there's a math booklist!
- [RAR #148: 3 Books I Adore, Reading Curriculum, and What We're Reading Aloud this Spring](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-curriculum/) - Want to hear which 3 books Sarah would bring to a desert island? How about whether or not she uses reading curriculum at her house?
- [RAR #149: Keeping Up with Advanced Readers, Colleen Kessler](https://readaloudrevival.com/advanced-readers/) - We talk about the challenges that arise when your advanced reader *can* read anything, but isn't emotionally ready to have free reign at the library.
- [RAR #150: Water Your Bamboo—How to Focus on the Process (not the outcome) in your Homeschool](https://readaloudrevival.com/water-your-bamboo/) - In today's episode, I'm talking about why in homeschooling, you work and work and work... and you often can't always see the difference that slog is making.
- [RAR #152: Finishing the School Year Doesn't Need to Be a Slog](https://readaloudrevival.com/finishing-the-school-year/) - Being stuck at home is getting old fast, but finishing the school year doesn’t need to be a slog. We've heard you loud and clear: it's really, really hard to concentrate on homeschooling right now. And we all want to finish the school year strong, right? On today's episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, I'm
- [RAR #165: When Reading Starts to Feel Like School](https://readaloudrevival.com/when-reading-feels-like-school/) - Simply being ABLE to read, or reading because you are told to... does not confer the same academic benefits as reading for pleasure.
- [RAR #171: How to Introduce Your Kids to Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/introducing-kids-to-shakespeare/) - The Bard. He can be a little intimidating, right? If you've ever wondered how to introduce your kids to Shakespeare, you are in a for a treat.
- [RAR #172: Helping Our Developing Readers Fall in Love with Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/helping-developing-readers/) - When our kids are still learning to read fluently and well, helping them fall in love with books can feel impossible. It doesn’t have to be that way.
- [RAR #176: Homeschooling with Dyslexia](https://readaloudrevival.com/homeschooling-with-dyslexia/) - Is my child dyslexic? And if so, what should I do about it? When our kids struggle to learn to read, we worry. Here's what to do instead.
- [RAR #177: Teach Your Kids to Think Like a Scientist (with Books You Already Have)](https://readaloudrevival.com/think-like-a-scientist/) - Books offer a delightful opportunity to teach our kids to think like scientists. Do it with books you already have on your shelf!
- [RAR #180: Reading A Book a Day with Older Kids and Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/a-book-a-day-with-teens/) - What do we stand to gain by reading picture books with older kids and teens? A lot. A ton, in fact. We'll show you how.
- [RAR #185: Should I Use Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons?](https://readaloudrevival.com/using-100-easy-lessons/) - Wondering if you should use Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons? Here's what I think (and what I recommend) when teaching your kids to read.
- [RAR #186: Should my kids' reading correlate with their history studies?](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-through-history/) - Many of make it a point to make sure our reading lines up with the time period we're learning about in history. Is that a good idea?
- [RAR #191: Helping your ADHD or Dyslexic Child Love Reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/helping-dyslexic-kids-love-reading/) - If you have a child with ADHD or dyslexia and want your kids to love reading, this episode is for you.
- [Blessings Pressed Down, Shaken Together](https://readaloudrevival.com/blessings-pressed-down-shaken-together/) - If you know a woman who loves her kids, loves (or wants to love) homeschooling, and really wants her kids to love books, lean in closer.
- [RAR #198: Which Curriculum Should I Use? (and other questions with life-changing answers)](https://readaloudrevival.com/which-curriculum-should-i-use/) - It’s the question I get asked most often, and I'm answering it on today's episode of the Read-Aloud Revival.
- [RAR #201: The Surprising Value of Reading Fewer Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/surprising-value-of-reading-fewer-books/) - Feeling overwhelmed by a long book list? Today I'm sharing how reading fewer books (yup!) can help our kids love books more.
- [RAR #206: A Simple, Low-Pressure Approach to Teach Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/simple-low-pressure-approach-to-teach-shakespeare/) - Want to teach Shakespeare in your homeschool, but feel overwhelmed? We're showing you a simple, low-pressure approach in this episode!
- [RAR #212: The 10 Best Questions We Ever Got, Andrew Pudewa & Sarah Mackenzie](https://readaloudrevival.com/questions-answers-with-andrew-pudewa-sarah-mackenzie/) - Andrew Pudewa and Sarah Mackenzie talk about homeschooling high school, making sense of methods, the point of poetry memorization, and more.
- [RAR #214: Am I Doing Enough?](https://readaloudrevival.com/doing-enough/) - If you’re asking yourself the question, “Am I doing enough in my homeschool?” You are not alone. And today, we’re going to talk about it.
- [Hey Sarah! When (and how) do I…teach writing, take my kids to the library, require a teen to read?](https://readaloudrevival.com/teaching-writing/) - In this episode, I’m answering more of your questions. You’ve sent in some fabulous messages and I’m going to tackle them rapid-fire for you and answer as many as possible. Today I’m sharing about teaching writing (and why it can often wait longer than you think), when and how to start using the library, and
- [3 Simple Steps to a Fairy Tale Summer](https://readaloudrevival.com/3-steps-to-fairy-tale-summer-replay/) - Get a Fairy Tale Summer
- [RAR #250: Relaxed, Bookish, and Ordinary](https://readaloudrevival.com/relaxed-bookish-ordinary/) - Your homeschool doesn't need to be extraordinary to having a lasting impact on your kids. In this episode, we discuss three keys to homeschooling with peace.
- [RAR #239: Helping Our Kids Develop the Joyful Habits of Real Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/lifelong-reading-habits/) - Listen in as Sarah shares practical tips on how we can develop the joyful habits of real readers in our children - and why it's so important we do.
- [RAR #244: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t, Erin Loechner](https://readaloudrevival.com/more-than-technology/) - How can we cultivate a healthy relationship with technology for our families? Writer Erin Loechner joins us today and shares her tipes for navigating this well.
- [RAR #253: How We Choose Books to Recommend at RAR](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-we-choose-books/) - How do you know a good book when you see it? On today's show, we chat about what we're looking for in the books we recommend here at RAR.
- [Best of RAR: 5 Homeschooling Mistakes I've Made (so you can avoid them)](https://readaloudrevival.com/5-homeschooling-mistakes/) - I’ve been homeschooling for a long time, and just like every other homeschooling mom I know, I’ve made a ton of homeschooling mistakes. When I was new to homeschooling, I craved the insight of people who had been doing it for a while: What do you wish you did more of? What do you wish
- [RAR #160: Not Killing the Love of Reading (and the Fall Reveal!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/not-killing-the-love-of-reading/) - We don't want to kill our kids' love of reading the minute we assign books for school. So what can we do? On today's episode, we talk about it!
- [RAR #163: A Reader's Guide to a More Tranquil Mind, Alan Jacobs](https://readaloudrevival.com/more-tranquil-mind/) - A tranquil mind. Any chance you want one of those? Today we’re talking about how readers can gain a tranquil mind by reading old books.
- [RAR #264: How to Read Classics (and Actually Enjoy Them)](https://readaloudrevival.com/read-the-classics/) - Do you have a hard time reading the classics? In today's episode, we chat about all of our best tips for finding your way into the classics for the first time.
- [RAR #83: Why Read Picture Books with Older Kids?](https://readaloudrevival.com/83/) - Sure, you read picture books with your little ones. But do you know the many, many benefits of sharing picture books with older kids?
- [RAR #111: When You're Constantly Interrupted During Read-Alouds](https://readaloudrevival.com/111/) - How do YOU handle interruptions during read-aloud time? Let's talk about what to do so we can connect with our kids without losing our minds.
- [RAR #112: How an Audiobook is Made, with audiobook narrator and producer, Lyssa Browne](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-an-audiobook-is-made/) - Here at the Read-Aloud Revival, we believe that audiobooks count, and today we're going behind the scenes to talk about how an audiobook is made.
- [RAR #115: Are you Making this Mistake When you Read Aloud With Your Kids?](https://readaloudrevival.com/115/) - There's a common mistake that most of us make while reading aloud. Do this ONE thing, and you'll find that you're better at reading aloud than ever.
- [RAR #40: Behind the Scenes at the Read-Aloud Revival](https://readaloudrevival.com/behind-the-scenes/) - Want a peek behind the scenes of Read-Aloud Revival? Find out what it takes to make a podcast episode, plus so much more.
- [RAR #08: Every Book is a Mystery, Lawrence Goldstone](https://readaloudrevival.com/every-book-is-a-mystery/) - A parent child book club doesn't need to be complicated, and you don't have to be an expert to run one. Listen in to this episode of the Read Aloud Revival.
- [RAR #04: Tips and Tricks for Reading Aloud, a Conversation with Jim Weiss](https://readaloudrevival.com/tips-and-tricks-for-reading-aloud/) - Master narrator Jim Weiss joins Sarah with his best tips for reading aloud and shares ways to keep your voice going when you read aloud a lot!
- [RAR #01: Reading Aloud to Older Kids, a Conversation with Andrew Pudewa](https://readaloudrevival.com/1/) - Andrew Pudewa and Sarah Mackenzie discuss why reading aloud to older kids is so important in this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival Podcast.
- [I Am Not An Airplane](https://readaloudrevival.com/i-am-not-an-airplane/) - I am not an airplane. This is something of a revelation to me. It happened while I was listening to Tsh Oxenreider’s first podcast, The Art of Simple. She was talking with Emily Freeman, and Emily said one of her least favorite sayings is “the sky is the limit.” "The sky is only the limit if
- [5 Things to Know About Yourself, Extroverted Homeschooling Mama](https://readaloudrevival.com/extraverted-homeschooling-mom/) - Sometimes I wish I was introverted- quieter, more contemplative, moving through my day with purpose and quiet fortitude. By contrast, I tend to fire before I aim, start talking before I’ve considered what I’m going to say, and move through my day like a bull in a glass house. I really do. I’ve broken the baby gate
- [Series Books that Will Hook Your DEVELOPING Reader](https://readaloudrevival.com/series-books-developing-reader/) - Not all of our kids become voracious readers on their own. In fact, if your child is a developing reader who hasn't yet gained fluency, reading is likely far down the list of things he'd like to do with his free time. We have to remember that those early days of learning to read are difficult. Reading still
- [RAR #139: Kindness Over Curiosity: Favorite Books Featuring Differently Abled Characters](https://readaloudrevival.com/139/) - In this episode we're talking how to help kids grow in empathy and sharing favorite books for teaching about differences and disabilities.
- [RAR #137: Why Your Kids Love Graphic Novels (and which we like best!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/137/) - What's happening when your child engages in multi-modal reading, how graphic novels are like audiobooks, and our favorite graphic novels for kids...
- [RAR #263: Growing in Confidence as a Homeschool Mama with the RAR Team](https://readaloudrevival.com/growing-in-confidence/) - In this episode the RAR team answers your questions from everything from homeschooling with confidence, fun reading, and reading-aloud with older kids.
- [RAR #45: Our Favorite Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/our-favorite-picture-books/) - Uh-oh - be prepared for a LOT of book ideas (and just a little bit of laughter 😁) in this RAR episode about our very favorite picture books.
- [RAR #54: Sharing Experiences through Stories, James Daniels](https://readaloudrevival.com/54/) - How do we choose books for our kids? One barometer is our own excitement about a book! Plus, a surprising way to recommend books 😉
- [Books to Help Your Grieving Child: Picture Books about Loss](https://readaloudrevival.com/loss/) - When you have a grieving child, it can be incredibly difficult to find words of comfort. Stories, of course, are one of the best ways to connect with our kids. But when your child is suffering from loss, they can also provide hope and comfort. Whether your child is grieving the loss of a pet
- [Books Girls Love (that aren't just for girls)](https://readaloudrevival.com/girls/) - You’ve been asking for this list for a long time... and we’re happy to have it ready for you! You’ve told us that our list of Books Boys Love (that aren’t just books for boys) has helped your boys go from feeling meh about reading to voraciously reading through stacks. With this new list, we’re
- [RAR #92: Books Boys Love (that aren't just books for boys)](https://readaloudrevival.com/boys/) - Sometimes it can be tricky to find books for boys. If you're looking for books that will turn a boy in your life into a voracious reader, you're in luck.
- [RAR #141: Why Re-Reading is Possibly the Best Reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/141/) - Why re-read? This is a question we get a lot at RAR, and I'm not going to beat around the bush...I'm convinced there is a lot to gain from rereading. Today, I'm going to tell you why. If you have a child who re-reads the same book over and over, we're going to talk about
- [RAR #155: Your Questions... and Library's Most Wanted](https://readaloudrevival.com/library-most-wanted/) - Today I'm answering your questions - from reading to separate age groups, what to do if summer reading programs make your kids want to read LESS... and more
- [Preparing for a Simple Lent](https://readaloudrevival.com/preparing-for-simple-lent/) - Lent begins soon - are you ready? As I was clicking around for ideas online, I became quickly overwhelmed by the number of links and posts of Lenten ideas. I realized that a woman can get herself into quite a tizzy trying to observe a season meant to slow us down. Doesn't that seem a bit ironic? I'm
- [RAR #262: Every Question Is a Doorway, with Jonathan Auxier](https://readaloudrevival.com/jonathan-auxier-is-back/) - Jonathan Auxier is back on the podcast to talk about the questions that guide his writing process, his new book, The War of the Maps, and more!
- [RAR #261: Why the Modern Myths of Tolkien & Lewis Feel So True](https://readaloudrevival.com/john-hendrix/) - Today, I’m delighted to share my conversation with the author and illustrator of The Myth Makers, John Hendrix. We dive into his research and writing process, exploring how the threads of the story came together.
- [RAR #260: The Woman Behind Narnia’s Iconic Illustrations](https://readaloudrevival.com/woman-behind-narnia/) - On today's episode, author Katie Wray Schon shares the story of Pauline Baynes, the woman behind Narnia's iconic illlustrations.
- [Best of RAR: How Read-Alouds Inspired the Wingfeather Saga with Andrew Peterson](https://readaloudrevival.com/wingfeather/) - Andrew Peterson joins us to answer kids' questions about his beloved series, The Wingfeather Saga.
- [RAR #259: Books Take You Places](https://readaloudrevival.com/books-take-you-places/) - Tune in to today's episode where we talk all about how books take us to lands, far, far, away.
- [Planning Is Guessing](https://readaloudrevival.com/planning-is-just-guessing/) - Before you take your homeschooling plans too seriously, remember that you’re only guessing. It’s important guessing—essential, even. But still. Planning is (at its best) just guessing. Think about it: When we are planning for a school year, we’re making all kinds of guesses. We’re guessing about: How quickly our child will master each math concept
- [D.E.A.R.: Drop Everything and Read](https://readaloudrevival.com/dear/) - Beverly Cleary first wrote about D.E.A.R. in her book, Ramona Quimby, Age 8. Having your own D.E.A.R. is simple: choose a set amount of time (as little or as long as you'd like) for everyone to drop everything and read. You get to participate too. No chores. No schoolwork. No homework, housework, or obligations. Drop
- [The Question to Answer Before Your Head Hits the Pillow Tonight](https://readaloudrevival.com/before-your-head-hits-the-pillow/) - Here is something you don’t know about me: My greatest fear isn’t spiders, snakes, or small spaces. I’m not afraid of flying. I’m not afraid of heights. More than anything, I’m afraid that one day, my children will be grown and gone, and I will regret the choices I made while raising them. Here’s another
- [A Simple Trick to Help You Read Aloud More (Even on Your Busiest Days)](https://readaloudrevival.com/a-simple-trick-to-help-you-read-aloud-more-even-on-your-busiest-days/) - I say it all the time: reading aloud 10 minutes every other day = 30 hours of reading aloud over the span of a year. It's kind of amazing, really. And most of us can find an extra 10 minutes in our day, even if it means skipping a load of laundry, not getting on Facebook
- [How to Enjoy Homeschooling Just Because We Can!](https://readaloudrevival.com/jbwc/) - In my earliest days of homeschooling, I had ideas about what our homeschool would actually look like. You know what I mean., right? Kids who don't squabble with one another Kids who LOVE learning Days that run smoothly, with lots of "free time" for our family members to pursue their interests Then we actually started homeschooling. And
- [You're Better at Homeschooling than You Think You Are](https://readaloudrevival.com/better/) - Over the years, I've had the opportunity to speak at dozens of homeschooling conventions. Speaking is an honor, of course, but getting to meet homeschooling mamas is the real treat. I often hear a similar thread from them. It sounds something like this: “This is harder than I thought it would be.” “I can’t manage
- [A Booklist for Mama](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-for-mama/) - Here at Read-Aloud Revival, we focus on helping our kids fall in love with reading . . . but what about our own reading lives? Too often, we let ourselves slide into a habit of not reading. Maybe we feel it's selfish to indulge ourselves in a good novel, or maybe we just really find
- [Inputs to Nourish the Soul](https://readaloudrevival.com/inputs-to-nourish-the-soul/) - I'm finding it pretty important to guard my inputs lately—to be careful about what I'm letting in, so that I can really show up well for my family. There's nothing like a wonderful story, either on the page, on the screen, or through my ears, to brighten my disposition and restore my hope. Today I
- [On Homeschooling with Babies and Toddlers](https://readaloudrevival.com/on-homeschooling-with-babies-and-toddlers/) - Sometimes it's hard for me to believe that not so long ago, I had three babies age one and under. I mean, that just sounds insane, doesn't it? We also had three older children I was homeschooling. Or attempting to homeschool, at any rate. Let me tell you what happens when you add three little
- [Connecting Deeply with Our Kids, 10 Minutes at a Time](https://readaloudrevival.com/bn/) - If someone told you that you could . . . Give your kids an enormous academic boost Help them develop empathy and compassion Inspire them to live with true heroism Create a warm and wonderful family memory . . . and you could do it all for free, in 10 minutes, would you take them up on it? Well, would
- [5 Middle Grade Novels You Want to Know About](https://readaloudrevival.com/5-middle-grade-novels-you-want-to-know-about/) - Today I want to tell you about five middle grade novels I think you'll love. Some are new, while others have been out for a couple of years. "Middle grade novel," by the way, is publisher-speak for books geared toward 8- to 12-year-olds. I don't always agree with publishers on age recommendations 😇, so you'll
- [RAR #258: How Picture Book Illustrations Tell Half the Story with Charles Santoso](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-illustrations-tell-half-the-story/) - In today's episode, illustrator Charles Santoso discusses the storytelling power of illustrations.
- [RAR #257: You Can Be Refreshed by Your Reading Life](https://readaloudrevival.com/you-can-be-refreshed/) - Hear all about how you can be refreshed as a mom by your reading life.
- [RAR #94: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 0-3 Year Olds](https://readaloudrevival.com/94/) - This episode is all about reading with your tiniest book fans. Plus, Sarah shares her favorite trick for when toddlers are melting down.
- [RAR #256: My New Favorite Book for the Whole Family](https://readaloudrevival.com/millie-florence-is-back/) - Gather your aspiring writers and littlest book lovers for this episode. I am so excited to welcome back author Millie Florence to talk about the beautiful book we created together, Beyond Mulberry Glen. Millie and I are chatting about the making of the book from inspiration to final draft with a series of fun questions
- [How to Make Meaningful Connections with Your Kids in the Coming Year](https://readaloudrevival.com/make-meaningful-connections/) - If you want to make more connections with your kids through books, then I have a tip for you - and it's probably not what you think!
- [BONUS: The Power of What You’re Already Doing (Sneak Peek Inside RAR Premium)](https://readaloudrevival.com/culture-over-curriculum/) - In this episode, I'm sharing a sneak peek from RAR Premium about how to build family culture through three key principles: read, relate, remember.
- [Hospitality and the Holy Imagination](https://readaloudrevival.com/zach-franzen/) - Zach Franzen is the illustrator of The Green Ember (yep, that same book I keep raving on and on about). If you listened to S.D. Smith, the author of The Green Ember on the latest episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, then you know that Sam thinks chatting with Zach is like getting a college
- [Less, Done Well](https://readaloudrevival.com/less-done-well/) - "Better to do a little well than a great deal badly." This quote by Socrates is one of my favorites. I used to think that a big stack of living book selections was better than a small one. I would, for example, notice that my kids were interested in learning about squirrels, so I'd hop
- [Truth About Mom](https://readaloudrevival.com/truths-about-mom/) - "Plan primarily based on the truth about Mom, playing to my strengths, secondarily on the needs of the family as a whole, thirdly on the individual needs of each child, playing to their strengths. " The above was taken from an old (now outdated) post by my friend, Angie, on the Principles of Happy Home-Educating
- [Big Picture Goals](https://readaloudrevival.com/big-picture-goals/) - In her book & DVD set, Planning Your Charlotte Mason Education, Sonya Shafer encourages homeschooling mothers to consider big picture goals for their children. "When your child stands before you having completed your program of study, " she writes, "what do you want to see?" I recently came across some old notes while perusing my
- [Why I'm No Homeschool Superstar](https://readaloudrevival.com/why-im-no-homeschool-superstar/) - Homeschool superstars. They're all over the blogosphere: wildly inspiring women with endless stores of energy and beautifully written lesson plans. Their kids make elaborate lapbooks, go on exciting field trips, are involved in oodles of extracurricular clubs and activities. Their blog posts are full of glitter and paint, cutting and pasting, and no end of ambitious mama-led activities that make
- [With God's Help, How Can We Fail?](https://readaloudrevival.com/with-gods-help-how-can-we-fail/) - I think perhaps God is trying to make a point. When we discovered this pregnancy, I felt a little shocked. I smiled broadly at Andy, began to giggle, then immediately dissolved into tears. I sent a quick text off to Elizabeth, imploring her to stave off my waves of panic. Because...really? Already? I was already
- [First Things](https://readaloudrevival.com/first-things/) - The first two posts in this series: Planning to Teach from Rest and Taking a Birds' Eye View. Now let’s talk about which subjects get the first real attention each day. I hear a lot of homeschoolers talk about doing math first. If that works for you, then definitely don't change it. If, however, you happen
- [Looping: Task Management for the (Recovering) Type A Mom](https://readaloudrevival.com/looping-task-management-for-recovering/) - My problem with schedules, routines, and general task management systems is this: most of them feed into my tendency to prioritize getting stuff done over building relationships. It's the nature of a list of tasks to put priority on the doing, and my git-'er-done personality tends to take that up a notch. Looping is my
- [Taking a Birds' Eye View](https://readaloudrevival.com/taking-birds-eye-view/) - When planning a new school year I find it helpful to begin by taking a birds’ eye view. I look at my whole school year and pick one major thing to focus on for the year, do my best to remember that I am teaching real people, and make sure I have a plan for when the
- [Planning to Teach from Rest](https://readaloudrevival.com/planning/) - I'm always just a bit hesitant to post our next year's homeschooling plans. I never end up doing all that I set out to do, and I hate to think that someone would worry and wonder how we got to it all. Here’s the deal: we don’t. Ever. I’m sharing my process anyway, because I know we're all hungry to peek
- [Simple Morning Time Plans](https://readaloudrevival.com/morning-time-plans/) - When we're thinking about planning for our school year, it helps to do things in order: First, plan to teach from restNext, take a bird's eye viewThen, choose your first things Once we've done that, then we can consider what we'll learn all together, and we can infuse our day with truth, beauty, and goodness.
- [Planning with an Open Hand (it's about humility)](https://readaloudrevival.com/planning-open-hand/) - We think and choose carefully and set out for a new school year with typical September zeal. And then: those plans will go awry. There is no foolproof way to homeschool, and though we may try to delude ourselves into thinking otherwise, we aren't in control. (Thank goodness!) I have a tendency to live in my ideals. I
- [You're More Classical Than You Think](https://readaloudrevival.com/more-classical-than-you-think/) - When you hear about classical homeschooling, are you intimidated? Do you picture your kids logging hours at the kitchen table, slogging through lists of prepositions, and complaining about the overwhelming reading list? Or do you imagine a leisurely breakfast with Mozart drifting through the kitchen, time spent watching robins pluck worms from the yard, snuggling on
- [Beauty in the Learning Atmosphere](https://readaloudrevival.com/beauty-in-learning-atmosphere/) - What if the atmosphere shapes the student? What if the space in which our students learn actually plays an important role in the formation of his affections? We homeschooling mamas are fortunate, because we have the tremendous advantage of teaching our children in our homes (rather than in classrooms lit by fluorescent lights, with white
- [Being Ourselves - Classical Homeschooling for Normal Moms](https://readaloudrevival.com/being-ourselves/) - Does your classical homeschool look just like mine? It probably doesn't. Actually, it probably shouldn't! It’s helpful to remember that a classical liberal arts education won't look the same from one home to the next. Awhile back, I posted on my blog that the biggest homeschooling mistake I’ve made yet is overthinking methods and philosophies. I’m not
- [Classical Homeschooling in Action: Sarah's Home](https://readaloudrevival.com/classical-homeschooling-in-action/) - The first books read at the beginning of a homeschooling journey play a major role in a homeschooling mom's understanding of education and the learning process. In those early days, I read books from Charlotte Mason educators and unschoolers, so our homeschool has always been influenced, in varying degree, by both. In this post, I want to give you
- [Imitating Delight](https://readaloudrevival.com/imitating-delight/) - What does delightful learning look like for you? Do you have a contemplative habit? A regular practice of spending time thinking, going deep, and delving into soul-nurturing and beautiful activities? "The most important thing every teacher should understand is that teaching is the art of being imitated," Andrew Kern wrote in Forging a Likeness, "If you want a
- [Non-Traditional Schedules](https://readaloudrevival.com/non-traditional-schedules/) - When do you get to most of your schoolwork? One of the greatest benefits of homeschooling is the flexibility it affords us. Even those of us who do most of our schoolwork during ordinary school hours appreciate the freedom to go on a family vacation during the off-season, or spend a rainy spring break hitting the books so
- [Growing as a Teacher](https://readaloudrevival.com/growing-as-a-teacher/) - How are you planning to grow as a teacher this year? Or are you planning to? One would hope so, but it's so easy for a busy overwhelmed homeschooling mom to shuffle the cultivation of her own teaching skills off the priority list. I should know. I've lived the sense of "I'm too busy teaching to take time
- [Illuminating Truth and Beauty in Grammar and Math](https://readaloudrevival.com/beauty-in-grammar-math/) - I once asked Andrew Kern how to seek the true, the good, and the beautiful when we're so bogged down with the need to drill and review things like grammar and math. Of course, his answer was that grammar and math are very beautiful (I knew he was going to say that!). Then he issued this challenge: see the
- [Christmas Audiobooks for the Whole Family](https://readaloudrevival.com/christmas-audio/) - Stories and Christmas go hand-in-hand, and if you're looking for some festive audiobooks to listen to, you're in the right place! Here is a list of Christmas audiobooks for the whole family. Listen while you wrap gifts, frost cookies, put together puzzles, make ornaments, or sip cocoa by the fire. Audiobooks are a great way
- [RAR #167: Christmas with Tomie dePaola and Winter at RAR](https://readaloudrevival.com/christmas-with-tomie/) - Join us to hear about for the first-ever RAR Christmas School, plus an invitation to slow down and simplify this season.
- [RAR #36: Christmas and Advent Read-Alouds with Elizabeth Foss](https://readaloudrevival.com/christmas-and-advent-read-alouds/) - Books are the hooks on which Elizabeth Foss's family hangs their Advent traditions. She shares her favorite Christmas and Advent read-alouds.
- [RAR #168: Special Edition, Christmas Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/special-editon-christmas-stories/) - Master narrator Jim Weiss joins us to share three favorite Christmas tales: The Nativity Story, The Gift of the Magi and The Nutcracker. 🎄
- [RAR #252: The Making of Because Barbara](https://readaloudrevival.com/making-because-barbara/) - Because Barbara has been nearly six years in the making. Today, Sarah takes you behind the scenes and introduce you to the team that made it happen.
- [Books to Help You Talk About Racism](https://readaloudrevival.com/books-about-racism/) - Books are some of the best ways to have conversations about difficult topics with our children. We've compiled these lists to help you find great books to talk with your kids about racism. All of these titles already exist on our various booklists, but we've pulled them together here for you in one spot. We
- [My Biggest Homeschooling Mistake: Over-thinking Methods & Philosophies](https://readaloudrevival.com/my-biggest-homeschooling-mistake-over/) - I've made a lot of mistakes in this last decade of homeschooling my kids. I think my biggest, so far, is this: over-thinking educational philosophies and methods. You know how many ways there are to homeschool, right? And how many books there are on each and every method? I've probably read almost all of them. Really. That's
- [Sometimes, I Feel Like Quitting](https://readaloudrevival.com/sometimes-i-feel-like-quitting/) - Quitting homeschool, that is. And I thought I should tell you that. So often, we homeschoolers make this journey sound like its all roses, all the time. We have a tendency to talk up the benefits of homeschooling constantly. After all, there are many : improved academic opportunity, better socialization, increased family time, the ability to weave our values
- [How to Simplify the Curriculum](https://readaloudrevival.com/simplify-the-curriculum/) - Let's get a little practical. Most of us take on way too much in our homeschools. Education becomes a series of checkboxes and canned activities in an effort to prove that learning is happening, even when it isn't. We feel turbulent when we try to facilitate this kind of frenzied, quantifiable learning. Oftentimes, we either
- [How to Simplify the Schedule](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-simplify-schedule/) - It happens every summer as I try to craft a daily schedule for homeschooling my kids: I take out a sheet of paper, I scribble out some lines to mark days of the week and hours of the day, and I squeeze. I take all the glorious things and try to wedge them into every nook
- [Rigor, Diligence, and What We're Setting Out to Do](https://readaloudrevival.com/rigor-diligence/) - When we say we want to live out diligent and rigorous homeschooling, what do we really mean? What are we really setting out to do? When I set out to plan a restful year of homeschooling, it's important to remember that rest is not ease. I am not planning for an easy year. Rest is trusting that
- [Poetic Knowledge as Curriculum](https://readaloudrevival.com/poetic-knowledge/) - If you’ve ever thought your kids learn more on the family camping trip than they do from formal lessons, you might be more classical than you think. They very well may learn more on the camping trip, after all, and it's high time that we realize the best learning is often caught, not taught. There is
- [Do It Afraid](https://readaloudrevival.com/do-it-afraid/) - Sometimes you just need to jump in. At least I do. We could wait until our checklists are perfected and the pencils are sharpened and the books are stacked neatly on the shelves. But learning is the art of living well, and sometimes it's better to jump in with both feet and shore up the
- [Homeschooling K-2: Six Ways to Early Years You Won't Regret](https://readaloudrevival.com/homeschooling-early-years/) - One of the perks of having kids spread across several years is the gift of perspective. With our first three, I would just start to get the hang of something in our homeschool, only to find that we were now in a whole new season. There is gift in that too (because only God knows
- [How I'm Using Spiral Notebooks to Simplify Homeschooling](https://readaloudrevival.com/spiral-notebooks/) - Back to the homeschooling grindstone already? Ay yi yi! Doesn’t it feel too soon? I’m not feeling quite as fly-by-the-seat as I often do after a break, though, because I’ve got a new system for keeping track of school assignments, and it's rocking my world. I love finding ways to simplify homeschooling, and this method really takes the
- [What I Keep in My Commonplace Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/what-i-keep-in-my-commonplace-book/) - I've mentioned my beloved Commonplace Book many times - I love that thing. I think I could lose my wallet and be less stressed than if I lost my Commonplace. I don't do it in any wonderful way- it's just a place where I collect notes and thoughts and quotes and such. Commonplace books aren't
- [We're Looking for Glue (or: Why Reading Aloud Matters)](https://readaloudrevival.com/glue/) - Reading aloud for 100 days in a row without missing a single day is no small feat. Actually, doing anything for 100 days in a row is no small feat. We are human, after all. In The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared, Alice Ozma tells the true story of her father, who decided to
- [RAR #230: Helping Your Differently Wired Kids Fall in Love with Reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/differently-wired-kids/) - Today, I’m sharing a session from the Great Homeschool Conventions that I led with my friend and colleague Colleen Kessler of Raising Lifelong Learners.
- [RAR #232: How to Know If You’re Doing Enough](https://readaloudrevival.com/doing-enough-homeschooling/) - Today, I'm sharing the last of my sessions from the spring homeschool conferences. This one is all about taking the overwhelm out of "am I doing enough?" and figuring out how to answer that question every time it pops up.
- [Best of RAR: Is My Child Dyslexic?](https://readaloudrevival.com/is-my-child-dyslexic/) - In today's episode, I welcome dyslexia expert, Marianne Sunderland, and we discuss myths surrounding learning differences, signs to look for, and the benefits of homeschooling.
- [RAR #237: How Fairy Tales Re-Enchant Us](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-fairy-tales-enchant-us/) - What are fairy tales? Why do we love them so much? And why do these stories continue to capture the imaginations of countless generations?
- [RAR #245 How to Read a Fairy Tale](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-read-a-fairy-tale/) - Fairy tales have the capacity to shape our children, but they shape us, too. This episode is all about the roles fairy tales play in our lives, young and old.
- [RAR #248: Nurturing Creative Dreams (Your Child’s and Your Own)](https://readaloudrevival.com/nurturing-creative-dreams/) - In today's episode, author Laura Martin joins us to discuss all things creativity, inspiration, and making dreams happen.
- [RAR #251: Fostering Wonder and Creativity, with S.D. Smith and Carolyn Leiloglou](https://readaloudrevival.com/fostering-wonder-and-creativity/) - Authors S. D. Smith and Carolyn Leiloglou discuss how to foster wonder and creativity in both their own lives and their children's.
- [RAR #14: For Parents Who Don't Like Reading Aloud](https://readaloudrevival.com/dont-like-reading-aloud/) - Do you enjoy reading aloud? I know a whole lot of people who don't. But just because you don't enjoy reading aloud doesn't mean you can't build your family culture around books. Today on the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, I chat with Mystie Winckler about how audiobooks can make a huge difference in your family's habit
- [RAR #16: Start a Reading Streak!](https://readaloudrevival.com/start-a-reading-streak/) - It's a whole new year--why not start a reading streak and really make it a year that counts?
- [RAR #21: Finding Allies in Imagination: S.D. Smith and The Green Ember](https://readaloudrevival.com/allies-in-imagination/) - If you read only one book to your kids this year, make it The Green Ember by S.D. Smith. This book knocked my socks off! Listen in as I chat with the author.
- [Summer = Time Gained](https://readaloudrevival.com/summer-and-time-gained/) - I have a bad habit of thinking that summer is time lost. You know what I’m talking about, right? It seems that every time we take a couple of months off of school completely, when we finally get back to hitting the books in September, each and every one of my kids has forgotten details
- [RAR #35: Reading Aloud with Toddlers (and other littles) underfoot](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-aloud-with-toddlers/) - If you have little folks, it may feel challenging to build your family culture around books right now. But reading aloud with toddlers mucking about is possible!
- [RAR #37: Cultivating a Reading Life, Anne Bogel](https://readaloudrevival.com/cultivating-a-reading-life/) - Trying to make more time for your own reading? We have an expert on the topic, Modern Mrs Darcy, joining us in this episode.
- [RAR #146: The Astonishing Impact of Louisa May Alcott](https://readaloudrevival.com/impact-of-louisa-may-alcott/) - Did you know Louisa May Alcott was revolutionary in her time? In this delightful episode, discover the astonishing impact of Little Women's author.
- [RAR #153: Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook, 8th Edition](https://readaloudrevival.com/cyndi-giorgis/) - This one keeps getting better. The Read-Aloud Handbook has been updated and revised by Cyndi Georgis. Listen in to our conversation to learn what's new!
- [RAR #156: Answering Your Q's About Audiobooks for Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/audiobooks-for-kids/) - In today's episode, I'm answering several of your questions about audiobooks for kids. I'm sharing favorite narrators, audiobooks, and more.
- [RAR #162: Why and How Reading Aloud Will Change Your Children's Lives Forever (Mem Fox)](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-reading-changes-your-child/) - Need a boost of sunshine? Stop whatever you're doing and listen to this podcast. Mem Fox talks about the unique gift reading aloud offers our kids.
- [RAR #184: What to do if your developing reader skips words when reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/what-to-do-about-word-skipping/) - What should you do if your developing reader skips words when reading? Actually, we ALL do this. Here's what to do if your child skips words.
- [RAR#210: Introducing Waxwing Books: Our Brand-New Publishing House](https://readaloudrevival.com/introducing-waxwing-books/) - Yep, we started a publishing house! Introducing Waxwing Books, a brand new boutique children's publishing house from Read-Aloud Revival ®.
- [RAR Special Edition Revisited: The Woman Who Gave Us Miss Rumphius](https://readaloudrevival.com/barbara/) - She won two Caldecott Awards, illustrated 100+ books, raised four children, and lived life with zeal. If you see one of her books, read it!
- [2013 End-of-Year Folders](https://readaloudrevival.com/2013-end-of-year-folders/) - How do you document your kids' learning at the end of the year? There is something about compiling work done well that makes for a very satisfying end to the school year. We homeschooling mamas work way too hard to shrug off taking a little time to relish in all that we've helped our kids
- [Twin Essentials {my favorite gear for the first 3 months}](https://readaloudrevival.com/twin-essentials-my-favorite-gear-for/) - Our identical twin boys turn three months tomorrow, and... what's that? Yep, you heard me right! Identical. We went ahead and did Twin Zygosity testing to find out for sure- I was just dying to know. I'm still floored because although everyone else (except for Primrose) mixes them up constantly, I never have. Honestly, you could blindfold
- [Advent Simplicity: a few thoughts, and a plan](https://readaloudrevival.com/advent-simplicity-few-thoughts-and-plan/) - When my children are grown and reminisce about their childhood experiences of Advent, I hope they remember peace. I hope their souls are all filled to overflowing with quiet. I hope that when the calendar flips to December and the rest of the world spins up into a frenetic pace of panic, their souls transtion
- [RAR #03: "Reading Aloud is Like Comfort Food"- a Conversation with Tsh Oxenreider](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-as-comfort-food/) - I'm really excited about today's podcast! Tsh Oxenreider and I talked about how travel impacts her family's read-aloud life, her favorite resources for books, and more!
- [RAR #12: The Reading Promise](https://readaloudrevival.com/the-reading-promise-interview/) - Get motivated to read aloud by picking up The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared. It will inspire you and give you a kick in the pants.
- [The Best Board Books for Toddlers](https://readaloudrevival.com/best-board-books/) - You know you're going to be reading them over and over (and over!), so you'd do well to make sure they're fairly enjoyable to read, right? By the time you have your first two-year-old, chances are good you've got a couple of these memorized line by line. Everybody's taste varies, but these are my very
- [RAR #24: From Picture Books to Chapter Books and Novels](https://readaloudrevival.com/picture-books-to-novels/) - Wondering how to make a smooth transition from picture books to chapter books and novels? Discover a few simple tricks and some favorite first novels.
- [Homeschooling with Toddler Twins (or: lifestyles of the overwhelmed)](https://readaloudrevival.com/homeschooling-with-twins/) - Let's talk a bit about homeschooling with twins underfoot, shall we? (That was your cue to start breathing into a paper bag.) (Of course, if you have toddler twins, you already are breathing into a paper bag.) So... um... this is really hard. I mean reallyreallyreally hard. I'll be completely honest here and tell you that
- [RAR Bonus Episode: Melissa Sweet on the One and Only E.B. White](https://readaloudrevival.com/bonus-sweet/) - One of our favorite book creators joins us to talk about one of our favorite authors of all time. Don't miss this special episode!
- [RAR #61: Highlights from Read-Aloud Revival Author Access](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar-author-access-highlights/) - Listen in on our member-only Author Access events where kids get to meet authors and ask their questions in real time.
- [RAR #05: The Importance of Reading Aloud Imperfectly](https://readaloudrevival.com/importance-of-reading-aloud-imperfectly/) - Beloved storyteller Jim Weiss chats with Sarah about reading aloud imperfectly (and how it can actually help our kids.)
- [RAR #09: A University Professor's Perspective on Reading Aloud, Dr. Catherine Pakaluk](https://readaloudrevival.com/professors-perspective/) - What can a university professor say about the value of reading aloud? A lot, actually. Even if all you have is 5 minutes a day, Dr. Catherine Pakaluk can educate and inspire you to read aloud more to your kids!
- [RAR #15 Poetry Read-Alouds for Parents Who Are Intimidated by Poetry](https://readaloudrevival.com/poetry-read-alouds/) - Feeling intimidated by poetry? Author of a novel in verse, Caroline Starr Rose, helps us get past the overwhelm & shares books ideas.
- [RAR #17: On Living a Storyformed Life](https://readaloudrevival.com/storyformed-life/) - What does it mean to live a storyformed life? If you only listen to one episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, let this one be it!
- [RAR #19 Reading Aloud to Toddlers- the Why and How](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-aloud-to-toddlers/) - We know we should start reading aloud to toddlers when they are still small, but somehow the logistics of doing just that are really difficult! Today I'd like you to meet Haley and Sarah from Aslan's Library--a blog I love. Haley and Sarah focus most of their blog writing about beautiful and true theological books for
- [RAR #22 Read Good Books. The End. -Carole Joy Seid](https://readaloudrevival.com/read-good-books/) - For this episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast, I chat with Carole Joy Seid. Get ready for a list of amazing read alouds, and some very simple advice.
- [RAR #27 Summer Reading: Making memories (& having fun)](https://readaloudrevival.com/summer-reading-making-memories/) - This episode of the Read-Aloud Revival is jam-packed with great titles and ideas... because summer reading should be memorable and fun!
- [RAR #29: Getting Back in the Saddle with Reading Aloud](https://readaloudrevival.com/back-in-the-saddle/) - Feeling off-track with reading aloud? It happens. 💚 Join us for this episode all about getting back into a read-aloud routine.
- [RAR #32: Q&A with Sarah and Kortney](https://readaloudrevival.com/sarah-and-kortney/) - What should I do if I give my kids the iPad during rest time for an audiobook, and they end up on Minecraft? Which religious books do you like? And more.
- [RAR #33: The Research Behind Reading Aloud, Dr. Joseph Price](https://readaloudrevival.com/research-behind-reading-aloud/) - We all know that it seems REALLY valuable, but is there research behind reading aloud that proves it? Listen to what Dr. Joseph Price has to say!
- [RAR #34: Reading Aloud around a Traditional School Schedule](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-aloud-around-traditional-school-schedule/) - Are you a family whose kids go to traditional school, but you still want to prioritize reading aloud? You're going to love hearing Megan's tips and ideas!
- [RAR #39: Reading to Kids with Special Needs, Cheryl Swope](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-to-kids-special-needs/) - Looking for curriculum ideas and read-aloud tips for kids with special needs? An expert & mama of special needs twins shares her advice.
- [RAR # 41: Navigating Fantasy: A Guide for Christian Parents, Carolyn Leiloglou](https://readaloudrevival.com/navigating-fantasy/) - Join Carolyn Leiloglou and myself for a conversation about the best fantasy books for kids, and what fantasy really does for the mind and heart of a child.
- [RAR #151: It's a Story... So What? Barb Rosenstock](https://readaloudrevival.com/barb-rosenstock/) - When is a story worth telling? Today, we'll hear that question answered by one of the most talented and effervescent authors I know: Barb Rosenstock.
- [RAR #238: How Books Make Us Better, Happier Moms](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-books-make-us-better-moms/) - Author Jennifer Pepito tells us how the books we're reading can make us better, happier moms and why reading for joy is more important for moms than you think.
- [RAR #169: The Read-Aloud Challenge](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-together/) - Get the skinny on this year's Read-Aloud Challenge and help your kids start the new year a little more in love with books... and a little more in love with each other.
- [RAR #183: Should We Avoid Abridged or Adapted Versions of the Classics?](https://readaloudrevival.com/abridged-and-adapted-versions/) - Should we avoid abridged or adapted versions of classics? That's the question I'm answering in today's short episode of the Read-Aloud Revival. You'll hear... what abridged or adapted versions of the classics can offer what happened when Sarah's daughter read an abridged version of Heidi how adapted books can lead to better, richer reading Links
- [Introducing While Everyone is Sleeping](https://readaloudrevival.com/introducing-while-everyone-is-sleeping/) - Waxwing presents... A brand new picture book. Just before first morning light, Little Shrew is awakened by the moon. A mysterious fragrance leads her to a garden of moonflowers, where moths flutter, crickets hum, and frogs and peepers keep the beat. Join Little Shrew’s merry romp in the moonlit garden in this bedtime story for
- [RAR #119: Delighting in Your Own Reading Life, with Anne Bogel](https://readaloudrevival.com/delighting-in-your-own-reading-life/) - Many of us want to read more, but we're not sure how to make that happen. We feel like we can't fit it in, or maybe we even feel guilty when we sit down to read something just for fun. If that's you, this episode is just what you need!
- [RAR Bonus Episode: Some of the Best Books by Living Authors](https://readaloudrevival.com/bonus-episode-living-authors/) - If you are unsure which books being published today are worth your time (or if they're worth your time at all)... then this brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast--all about some of the best books by living authors--is for you. We're launching season 10 of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast with an episode dedicated to books that
- [RAR #55: Best Thanksgiving Books - Cultivating a Spirit of Gratitude](https://readaloudrevival.com/55/) - The whole Read-Aloud Revival team is chatting about the best Thanksgiving books today--and other books to cultivate a spirit of gratitude in our kids.
- [RAR #241: How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare, with Ken Ludwig](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-teach-shakespeare/) - Celebrated playwright and author of How to Teach Your Children Shakespeare Ken Ludwig joins Sarah to discuss how best to introduce your children to Shakespeare.
- [Top 10 in the First 10 Years!](https://readaloudrevival.com/top-10-in-10/) - The Read-Aloud Revival Podcast is 10 years old! To celebrate, Sarah is counting down the top ten episodes from the first ten years of Read-Aloud Revival.
- [RAR #240: Max Lucado: Nourishing a Child’s Heart with Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/max-lucado/) - Best-selling author, speaker, and pastor Max Lucado joins Sarah on the podcast to discuss writing, parenting, and the power of stories in children's lives.
- [Best of RAR: How to Make Time for Your Own Reading](https://readaloudrevival.com/make-time-for-reading/) - Listen in to hear Sarah's tips on how to make time for your OWN reading (and why it's one of the best things you can do for your kids!)
- [Best of RAR: The Point Is the Doing (Not Getting Done)](https://readaloudrevival.com/doing-not-getting-done/) - It's easy to make crossing items off our lists the goal. But the point is the doing, not getting done. Listen in as Sarah shares why this difference matters.
- [Best of RAR: What to Do When Reading Becomes a Slog](https://readaloudrevival.com/when-reading-isnt-fun/) - Don't miss this episode to hear Sarah's advice on what to do when reading becomes a slog or feels like school for your kids. Hint: it's simpler than you think!
- [RAR #123: A Family Story for Easter, with Special Guest: Arnold Ytreeide](https://readaloudrevival.com/123/) - If you want to breathe some life into your family's experience of Lent and Easter... the adventure story of Amon's Adventure is a great way to do just that.
- [RAR #66: Do Audiobooks Count as Read-Alouds?](https://readaloudrevival.com/66/) - Do you ever find yourself wondering, "do audio books count as real reading?" I've got an answer for you on this brand new episode of the Read-Aloud Revival.
- [Best of RAR: No More Bookish Overwhelm](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-quell-overwhelm/) - Do you feel like there are "so many books and so little time"? Listen in to hear Sarah's tips for how to keep reading FUN and how to quell bookish overwhelm.
- [For Narnia and for Aslan! C. S. Lewis's stepson, Douglas Gresham](https://readaloudrevival.com/bonus-narnia/) - In this conversation with the stepson of C.S. Lewis, we find out what Lewis was trying to do with Narnia and The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
- [RAR #82: Why Fidgeting is a Good Sign (and what brain science has to say about reading aloud), Dr. Michael Gurian](https://readaloudrevival.com/82/) - In this episode with author Dr. Michael Gurian, you'll hear why many kids retain information better when they are allowed to move around during read-alouds.
- [RAR #235: How to Give Feedback on Your Child’s Creative Writing (Even If You Aren’t a Writer!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-give-feedback/) - Professional writers Brett Harris and Kara Swanson share tips on how to give feedback to your budding young writers at home (even if you feel unqualified!)
- [RAR #78: Favorite Picture Book Treasuries](https://readaloudrevival.com/78/) - Today I'm eating some crow. I've said we don't love treasuries before, but... we have found some wonderful picture book treasuries. These are my favorite...
- [RAR #234: Encouraging Creativity: Insights and Inspiration from Author Millie Florence](https://readaloudrevival.com/advice-for-young-writers/) - In this episode Sarah introduces 20 year-old author Millie Florence to discuss Millie's newest books, writing and how to foster creativity through homeschooling
- [Little House on the Prairie Audiobooks](https://readaloudrevival.com/little-house-on-the-prairie-audio-books/) - The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder, narrated by the amazing and talented Cherry Jones, is now available on Audible. We can all agree that these books make up what is possibly the best children's series ever written, right? Here's the thing, though.... I don't really enjoy reading them aloud. I think it might have something
- [RAR #84: Books for Kids Who Don't Love Reading (Yet)](https://readaloudrevival.com/84/) - If you have kids who don't love reading, don't despair. Today I'm sharing a few ideas and books that just might do the trick.
- [Best of the First 3 Years](https://readaloudrevival.com/first-3-years/) - This past week marked the 3rd anniversary of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. Can you believe it? When I first started the podcast, I never imagined where it would take us. At the time, I thought it would be a few episodes long and inspire a small circle of blog readers to read more with our
- [The Great Big Audible Q&A](https://readaloudrevival.com/audible/) - If you've been around here long, you know I've got a thing for good audiobooks. I still love to be read to myself, and my kids just love an audiobook read by a skilled narrator. Audible is one of my favorite place to get audiobooks, as they make finding and streaming audiobooks a breeze. I love
- [RAR #90: Easter Basket Ideas for Young Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/90/) - Need a few Easter basket ideas? We’ve got books and bookish ideas for kids infant-teens, plus favorite children’s bibles and Easter books.
- [Through the Year with Tomie dePaola](https://readaloudrevival.com/through-the-year-with-tomie-depaola/) - Tomie dePaola and I always wanted to make a book together. Now, we have. I loved Tomie dePaola the way I loved my own grandfather. I even named my dog after him. Really! Tomie dePawla. 🐾 (Funny aside: my husband was concerned that Tomie-the-man might be offended by this, seeing as Tomie dePawla, is... you
- [RAR #229: How a 25¢ Spiral Notebook Can Change Your Homeschool](https://readaloudrevival.com/spiral-notebooks-for-homeschool/) - Today, we're going to talk about using spiral notebooks for homeschooling. Find out how this simple tool had the biggest impact on my homeschooling life.
- [Best of RAR: Penderwicks Fans Rejoice!](https://readaloudrevival.com/penderwicks-book-club/) - It's happening - this summer at Read-Aloud Revival, we're doing a Penderwicks Book Club. Sarah and author Jeanne Birdsall chat about this beloved series.
- [RAR #226: Hey Sarah! Late-Night Readers, Not Assigning Books and is it OK to Read SO MANY Books?](https://readaloudrevival.com/late-night-readers/) - Today, I’m answering your questions! From what to do about those late-night readers, to can kids really read multiple books at once?
- [RAR #143: Kate DiCamillo is Back!](https://readaloudrevival.com/143/) - Kate DiCamillo is back and we're discussing the problem with "quantifying" books, plus how to help kids develop robust reading lives.
- [RAR #138: How to Choose Books for Your Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-choose-books-for-your-kids/) - If you've ever wondered how to choose books for your kids, this is the episode for you. Use my 3-Question Test to decide if a book deserves a closer look.
- [RAR #130: Reading Aloud as an Obstinate Act of Love, with Meghan Cox Gurdon](https://readaloudrevival.com/reading-aloud-as-an-obstinate-act-of-love/) - Children's book reviewer for the Wall Street Journal, Meghan Cox Gurdon, joins us to talk about reading aloud as an obstinate act of love.
- [RAR #129: Jim Weiss: Storytime with Jim Weiss (and how to read aloud better!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/129/) - We're welcoming back master storyteller Jim Weiss. This is a fantastic episode to enjoy with your kids—gather everyone ’round and enjoy!
- [Best of RAR: 5 MORE Homeschool Mistakes I’ve Made (they just keep comin’)](https://readaloudrevival.com/5-more-homeschool-mistakes/) - Two weeks ago I shared the first 5 of 10 mistakes I’ve made in my homeschool -- believe me, I’ve made many, many more than that! But I’m highlighting 10 that stick out most prominently to me. So in this “Best of Read-Aloud Revival” episode, I'm sharing 5 MORE homeschool mistakes I've made. Hopefully, hearing
- [35 Boxed Book Sets for Kids of All Ages](https://readaloudrevival.com/boxed-book-sets/) - Looking for gifts for young readers in your life? When I'm looking to gift kids in my life with multiple books by a single author, I love to find them in a boxed set. Below you'll find some of our favorite boxed book gift sets for kids of all ages... from board books to toddlers to
- [My Favorite Books from 2017](https://readaloudrevival.com/favorite-books-2017/) - One of my favorite things to do at year's end is look back on all the reading I've done and decide which books were my very favorite. It's both impossible to choose favorites and impossible not to love doing it! I keep track of everything I read in a simple reading journal which makes it really
- [RAR #225: It's Just Data (What your data is REALLY telling you about your homeschool)](https://readaloudrevival.com/its-just-data/) - Why do we make things mean more than they actually mean? We all do it. We realize a kid doesn’t know how to tie their shoes at age 12, and we tell ourselves we’re forgetting to teach SO MANY IMPORTANT THINGS. We feed our kids frozen pizza for dinner twice in a week and think
- [RAR #56: What's at Stake and Why Stories Matter, Jonathan Auxier](https://readaloudrevival.com/56/) - RAR favorite Jonathan Auxier joins us to chat with Sarah & her 13-year-old daughter about writing books for kids, and handling 'scary' books.
- [RAR #59: Books to Make the Whole Family Howl, Maryrose Wood](https://readaloudrevival.com/59/) - Awooooooo! This delightful episode of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast features the witty, wonderful author of The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place.
- [RAR #60: Your Job is to Plant the Seed, a conversation with Sally Lloyd Jones](https://readaloudrevival.com/60/) - Sally Lloyd Jones joins the podcast to discuss sharing stories with our kids, and her experience writing the Jesus Storybook Bible.
- [RAR #63: Introducing Kids to Chesterton, Nancy Carpentier Brown](https://readaloudrevival.com/63/) - Wondering about the best approach for sharing Chesterton with your kids? The author of the Father Brown Reader joins us today!
- [RAR #64: Helping Resistant Readers Fall in Love with Books, Laura Martin](https://readaloudrevival.com/64/) - Author and former middle school teacher Laura Martin shares so many great ideas for helping reluctant readers connect with books.
- [Special Edition: An Exclusive Interview with Jeanne Birdsall & N.D. Wilson](https://readaloudrevival.com/birdsall-wilson/) - An exclusive interview with Jeanne BIrdsall (author of The Penderwicks books) and N.D. Wilson (author of 100 Cupboards, Outlaws of Time)...
- [RAR #67: Reading for the Bigger Story, Jonathan Rogers](https://readaloudrevival.com/67/) - Join us for a chat with author Jonathan Rogers about role models, how stories can inspire our lives and his books series - a favorite here!
- [RAR #68: 5 Books to Read Aloud with Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/68/) - If you don't know what to read aloud with teens, then this episode of the podcast is for you! I'm sharing 5 (ok, 6) books to read aloud with teens.
- [RAR #69: Helen Oxenbury, Behind the Scenes with an Award-Winning Illustrator](https://readaloudrevival.com/69/) - Helen Oxenbury stopped by the Read-Aloud Revival podcast to give us a peek into her process of creating classic children's books. She is a delight!
- [RAR #70: How to Find Time to Read as a Busy Mom](https://readaloudrevival.com/70/) - If you find yourself wondering how to find time to read in the middle of all the other demands as a busy mom--this episode is for you!
- [RAR #72: How to Save a Bad Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/72/) - Sarah shares her ultimate reset button for a 'no good, very bad day.' We bet you can guess what she does first!
- [RAR #81: Eavesdropping on the Soul, a conversation with Katherine Paterson](https://readaloudrevival.com/81/) - The way Katherine Paterson thinks about reading and writing books for kids blows me away. And this? Is my favorite episode of the podcast we've ever done.
- [RAR #85: Reading "Messy" Books About Hard Topics with Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/85/) - Do you get nervous when reading books about hard topics with your kids? You're not alone. Today, we're digging in to how to do it well.
- [RAR #86: 5 Authors and Illustrators You Might Not Know About (But Probably Want To!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/86/) - Today, I'm hoping to introduce you to some authors you may not have heard about before. There's something for everyone here, from your toddlers to teens!
- [RAR #87: Books to Celebrate Your Adopted Child, Brooke Cooney](https://readaloudrevival.com/87/) - Looking for books about adoption? Brooke Cooney shares books that will celebrate your adopted child--for toddlers, teens, and all ages in between.
- [RAR #88: Don't Miss This Book: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street](https://readaloudrevival.com/88/) - The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street is easily one of my favorite reads. Ever. This makes a fantastic read aloud for the whole family.
- [RAR #95: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 4-7 Year Olds](https://readaloudrevival.com/95/) - Reading aloud to kids this age can be such a delight! Let's chat books and tips for reading aloud to 4-7 year olds.
- [RAR #96: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud to 8 - 12 Year Olds](https://readaloudrevival.com/96/) - This one is all about middle grade kiddos. If there is one thing you take away from this episode - keep reading to your 8-12 year olds.
- [RAR #97: The Lowdown on Reading Aloud with Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/97/) - Today we're talking all about the *magic* of reading aloud with teens, and Sarah shares some of her teens' favorite books.
- [RAR #99: Meet Lola Dutch (she is just too much!)](https://readaloudrevival.com/99/) - This is SUCH a fun one! You're going to love meeting Lola Dutch and hearing how this book can instill creative courage in our kids.
- [RAR #127: More Calm, Less Guilt, and Quiet Joy: Introverting (and Extroverting) as a Mom](https://readaloudrevival.com/127/) - Introverted and extroverted moms- what fills us up, what depletes us, and how we can find more calm, less guilt, and quiet joy in mothering.
- [RAR #124: Camille Andros on Being a Mom AND a Writer](https://readaloudrevival.com/on-being-a-mom-and-a-writer/) - Camille Andros is a writer, a traveler, a former EMT, and a mom of six. Yep, six. And today she's at RAR to talk all about being a mom AND a writer.
- [RAR #52: Bonding Through Books, Tricia Goyer](https://readaloudrevival.com/bonding-through-books/) - Stories can bond us together like nothing else. This episode shares how reading together helped one mom bond with her 7 adopted kiddos.
- [Books about the Olympics](https://readaloudrevival.com/olympics/) - Has your family caught Winter Games Fever yet? It's time to load up at the library with books about the Olympics! Just in case you feel the Winter Games Fever symptoms coming on (excitement, anticipation and an urge to luge), we have a few related books to share with you today. Load a basket with
- [Picture Books about Military Deployment](https://readaloudrevival.com/military-deployment/) - Here at the Read-Aloud Revival, we've had requests from military families for books about military deployment. As we selected them, we thought about the brave kiddos who stay home, while a parent serves far away... ...and we tried to find the most comforting books, with the most encouraging stories and best illustrations. And to all
- [RAR #224: Cozy Couch Nature Study](https://readaloudrevival.com/cozy-couch-nature-study/) - A quick and very exciting head's up from Sarah: We are so pleased to announce that A Little More Beautiful:The Story of a Garden, our first book from Waxwing Books is available now. Head here to learn more, get your copy and a few extra goodies (a FREE MP3 audiobook and RAR Family Book Club
- [Join us for an E.B. White Spring!](https://readaloudrevival.com/join-us-for-an-e-b-white-spring/) - I have a theory. I bet that if I were to ask a hundred of today’s children’s book authors and illustrators to name a book that had a profound impact on them, I bet an unusually large number of those authors and illustrators would mention the work of E.B. White. I cannot count the number
- [RAR #76: How to make reading aloud the best part of the day](https://readaloudrevival.com/76/) - What do you do if reading aloud doesn't look like you hoped it would? What if your kids bicker, you get really tired, or it all just feels *hard*?
- [RAR #220: Essentialism for Homeschoolers](https://readaloudrevival.com/essentialism-for-homeschoolers/) - We've been talking (and thinking) about the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown a lot here at Read-Aloud Revival, especially as it relates to homeschooling. What might it look like to pursue essentialism for homeschoolers? How can we do less in order to get better results? We're reading the book in our Mama Book Club in
- [RAR #217:  It’s Time to Put Some Pinecones Back](https://readaloudrevival.com/put-some-pinecones-back/) - Each new year, we think through all the homeschool curriculum we might want or need, and we pack it all in. It's time to put some of it back.
- [RAR #216: How to Teach from Rest](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-teach-from-rest/) - The principles of Teaching from Rest apply no matter how old your kids are. The obstacles and challenges change, but the core stays the same.
- [RAR #213: Sweep: A Story You Don’t Want to Miss](https://readaloudrevival.com/sweep/) - Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster is one of my favorites. Today I'll introduce you to the book and the author, Jonathan Auxier.
- [RAR #211: How We Made A Little More Beautiful: The Story of a Garden](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-we-made-a-little-more-beautiful/) - Last time, I told you about the inspiration for Waxwing Books. Today, I’ll take you on the rest of the adventure of producing our first book.
- [Pre-orders are Open!](https://readaloudrevival.com/kickstarter/) - It's finally time! Announcing Waxwing Books' first picture book, A Little More Beautiful, available to order now!
- [RAR #00: Welcome to the Read-Aloud Revival](https://readaloudrevival.com/00/) - Reading aloud is a parenting power move—the best tool for helping our kids academically succeed, and helping our families grow closer.
- [RAR #207: How to Fall Back in Love with Reading this Summer](https://readaloudrevival.com/fall-back-in-love-with-reading-this-summer/) - When I was a kid, I read voraciously. I could lose myself for hours in stacks and stacks of books. The reading wasn’t that high quality, mind you. I could usually be found reading The Babysitter’s Club or a Christian historical romance, though I also loved Roald Dahl and Lois Lowry (anyone else remember the
- [My Favorite Books of 2021](https://readaloudrevival.com/2021-in-books/) - One of my favorite things to do at the end of each calendar year is to think back on what I've read. I choose favorites, consider books I didn't love, and note titles that I know are deserving of a re-read. My 2021 Year in Reading In the RAR Premium Forum, we're doing a "My
- [How to Draw a Scarecrow](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-to-draw-a-scarecrow/) - Want a little something fun to do with your kids today? I've got a treat for you. Grab a piece of paper and a pencil, and sit your kids down for a 15-minute drawing lesson: Drawing a Scarecrow I pulled this lesson from the set of drawing workshops illustrator Ralph Masiello did inside RAR Premium
- [Why I Love the St. Andrew Christmas Novena](https://readaloudrevival.com/why-i-love-st-andrew-christmas-novena/) - It's simple, really. I don't really want to go into all the details here, but I will tell you that last year there was an ache in my heart that I was struggling to bear. A good and wise friend counseled me to pray the St. Andrew Christmas Novena for a miracle. I'm not used
- [Sacramental Preparation](https://readaloudrevival.com/sacramental-preparation/) - This is a very important year for my oldest, because she's preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation & First Communion. I've created a list of lessons that are serving as faith formation for this year. You'll find those lessons below- feel free to borrow any or all of it. We are really enjoying them
- [Ruth Beechick 101](https://readaloudrevival.com/ruth-beechick-101/) - I like to pay attention to the wisdom of experienced homeschoolers. I'm drawn to tried-and-true methods, to success stories that are all the way written. I have a strong desire to learn from those who have walked this path and can shed light on my own. Over time, I've noticed that many experienced homeschoolers- regardless of
- [Special Event: Emma by Jane Austen](https://readaloudrevival.com/emma/) - Ready for something fun? We're enjoying the delightful (and hilarious!) story of Jane Austen’s Emma, just for the sheer pleasure of it. Haven't read it? Don't have time to read it just now? Get familiar with this hilarious story of Jane Austen's by watching a movie version, and listen to award-winning playwright Ken Ludwig and
- [RAR #145: The Importance of Reading at Whim and Developing Your Own Taste, Alan Jacobs](https://readaloudrevival.com/importance-of-reading-at-whim/) - In this episode of the podcast, Alan Jacob invites us to read at whim, develop our own reading taste, and raise kids who do the same. Don't miss this one!
- [RAR #51: The Golden Age of Children's Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/golden-age-of-childrens-books/) - Let this episode be your guide to 'Golden Age of Children's Literature' books that have stood the test of time.
- [RAR #50: How Books Spark Easy Projects & Play](https://readaloudrevival.com/how-books-spark-easy-projects-play/) - This sweet episode will inspire you to create simple projects and play experiences for your kids, without adding a ton of pressure.
- [RAR #49: Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children](https://readaloudrevival.com/why-we-should-all-be-reading-aloud-to-children/) - When I saw Rebecca Bellingham's TedX talk, Why We Should All Be Reading Aloud to Children, I was so moved I watched it twice in a row.
- [Books for Kids in Big Families](https://readaloudrevival.com/big-families/) - During this meal some efforts were made to deal with the question of the Psammead in an impartial spirit, but it is very difficult to discuss anything thoroughly and at the same time to attend faithfully to your baby brother's breakfast needs. The Baby was particularly lively that morning. -Five Children and It I love
- [RAR #48: Give Your Child the World, Raising Globally Minded Kids One Book at a Time -- Jamie Martin](https://readaloudrevival.com/give-your-child-the-world/) - Jamie Martin's brand new book, Give Your Child the World, helps us give our kids a heart for the world right from our cozy living rooms.
- [RAR #44: Magic and Fear in Children's Books, N.D. Wilson](https://readaloudrevival.com/magic-and-fear-in-childrens-books/) - Should we worry about frightening stories? What about elements of magic? We're breaking that down with Christian author N.D. Wilson.
- [RAR #43: Raising Kids Who Read, Daniel Willingham](https://readaloudrevival.com/raising-kids-who-read/) - Looking to raise kids who WANT to read? Dr. Daniel Willingham and Sarah are talking about how we can make it happen.
- [RAR #42: Inspiring Parents in Children's Literature: A Conversation with Greta Eskridge](https://readaloudrevival.com/inspiring-parents-in-childrens-literature/) - Greta Eskridge joins Sarah to talk about parents in children's books who inspired her own parenting journey.
- [Wordless Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/wordless-story/)
- [Summerish](https://readaloudrevival.com/summerish/) - Ahhhhhhh. Summer. I had no idea how badly I needed it until it was here. Have you seen Pam’s summer planning printables yet? I’m loving them. Love-ing them. As in, they’re plastered all over my fridge to keep me on track. Proof: Honestly, with the twins being nearly 2 (TWO!!!), we are still in survival mode. I
- [The Twins are One, if You Can Even Believe that!](https://readaloudrevival.com/twins-one-can-even-believe/) - I've been trying to get here to write up a post in celebration of the twins turning one (!!!), but Huck has been sick since Thursday so my arms have been a bit preoccupied. I'm taking him in to the doctor today- hopefully we're through the worst of it? We've postponed our celebrating until the
- [RAR #07: A Lifestyle of Reading Aloud, Melissa Wiley](https://readaloudrevival.com/a-lifestyle-of-reading-aloud/) - Melissa Wiley is a children's book author who has not only written great read aloud books for kids. She's built a lifestyle of reading aloud in her home, as well.
- [Superstition, Trust, and Imperfect Prayer {thoughts on the St. Andrew Christmas Novena}](https://readaloudrevival.com/superstition-trust-and-imperfect-prayer/) - We're about a week into the St. Andrew Christmas novena. How is it going? If you left me a comment or an email, I've been praying for you by name. You know, I never pray the novena perfectly. Every year I miss days. I fall asleep. I forget. I'm human, after all, and so are
- [Welcoming our Twins {my birth story}](https://readaloudrevival.com/welcoming-our-twins-my-birth-story/) - It started gently enough. The day was done and the sun had gone down, so I wandered outdoors into the warm July air to take a little walk. Andy was working late, my mother-in-law was holding down the fort, and I wanted to see what I could do to get things started. I was nearly

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- [November Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/november-picture-books/) - It’s time to read about leaves and squirrels, the changing season, and of course… Thanksgiving! There are historical biographies, classic favorites, and a few new choices that are worth adding to your home library, as well.
- [Fairy Tales: Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/fairy-tales/) - By no means comprehensive, this collection of fairy tales is sure to delight and inspire. Find out more about why we should read fairy tales with our children in this podcast episode: RAR #243: Why Read Fairy Tales. We hope this list will help your teens fall in love with fairy tales!
- [Fairy Tales: Ages 4-7](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/fairy-tales-ages-4-7/) - By no means comprehensive, this collection of fairy tales is sure to delight and inspire. Find out more about why we should read fairy tales with our children in this podcast episode: RAR #243: Why Read Fairy Tales. We hope this list will help your youngest readers experience the magic of fairy tales!
- [Fairy Tales: Ages 8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/fairy-tales-ages-8-12/) - By no means comprehensive, this collection of fairy tales is sure to delight and inspire. Find out more about why we should read fairy tales with our children in this podcast episode: RAR #243: Why Read Fairy Tales. We hope this list will help your readers ages 8-12 fall in love with fairy tales!
- [October Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/october-picture-books/) - Fall has officially arrived! These delightful autumn reads will bring a sense of coziness to your family this October.
- [May Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/may-picture-books/) - With this month’s list, we’re continuing our celebration of spring with a focus on seeds, plants, gardening, baby animals and things that grow.
- [Wordless Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/wordless/) - Wordless books invite us to slow down, predict what will come next, make connections, and linger over a good story, well-told. These are some of our favorites!
- [Nature Study - Winter](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/nature-study-winter/) - Homeschool nature study can be an intimidating subject that carries a lot of expectations. The truth is, effective and enjoyable nature study can be simple and fun. Get the free printable Booklist + Activity Guide here to help you dive into all the natural world has to offer. The books below will be excellent companions
- [Nature Study - Fall](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/nature-study-fall/) - Homeschool nature study can be an intimidating subject that carries a lot of expectations. The truth is, effective and enjoyable nature study can be simple and fun. Get the free printable Booklist + Activity Guide here to help you dive into all the natural world has to offer. The books below will be excellent companions
- [Nature Study - Summer](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/nature-study-summer/) - Homeschool nature study can be an intimidating subject that carries a lot of expectations. The truth is, effective and enjoyable nature study can be simple and fun. Get the free printable Booklist + Activity Guide here to help you dive into all the natural world has to offer. The books below will be excellent companions
- [Nature Study - Spring](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/nature-study-spring/) - Homeschool nature study can be an intimidating subject that carries a lot of expectations. The truth is, effective and enjoyable nature study can be simple and fun. Get the free printable Booklist + Activity Guide here to help you dive into all the natural world has to offer. The books below will be excellent companions
- [Sarah's Favorite Adult Fiction](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/sarahs-favorite-adult-fiction/) - Looking for something to read yourself? This list includes Sarah’s adult fiction favorites. These aren’t all recommended for kids, so be sure to read the descriptions provided along with each book before you pass these on to your kids. Find more recommendations for you, Mama (as well as tips for finding time to read) right
- [Books Girls Love: Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/girls-teens/) - Books girls love…that aren’t just for girls. Of course, there aren't really "boy books" and "girl book," but at various points in our kids' lives, it can be difficult to match up our kids with books they love. We hope this list will help your teen girls fall in love with reading!
- [Books Our Youngest Girls Love](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/girls-4-7/) - Books girls love…that aren’t just for girls. Of course, there aren't really "boy books" and "girl book," but at various points in our kids' lives, it can be difficult to match up our kids with books they love. We hope this list will help your girls 4-7 fall in love with reading!
- [Books Girls Love: Ages 8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/girls-8-12/) - Books girls love…that aren't just for girls. Of course, there aren't really "boy books" and "girl books," but at various points in our kids' lives, it can be difficult to match up our kids with books they love. We hope this list will help your girls 8-12 fall in love with reading!
- [August Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/august-picture-books/) - Bugs, boats, and beaches. August is a wonderful month for picture books, and just for good measure, we’ve added a few books about nature and home, sweet, home – the place we all want to return to after a long day outside.
- [July Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/july-picture-books/) - Whether you’re hitting the beach, going camping, or just taking advantage of the long summer days, pour some lemonade and settle in . . .These are our favorite summer picture books!
- [September Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/september-picture-books/) - Fall is nearly here, and it’s time to start reading our favorite apple picture books! Even better would be to head to the apple orchard and then come home to cuddle up with some cider and a good book. Or perhaps a stack of them!
- [Books to Nurture Your Own Reading Life](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/books-to-nurture-your-own-reading-life/) - Sarah Mackenzie has gathered a list of a dozen favorite books that she thinks are likely to make you fall back in love with your reading life. See the printable version for which books are best on audio.
- [U.S. History Picture Book Biographies](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/us-history-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies related to U.S. History. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the U. S. History Books on page 24-26.)
- [Books About Our National Parks](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/books-about-our-national-parks/) - If you’re studying or traveling to our national parks with your kids, this booklist is for you! From the east coast to the west, we've got something here for everyone. It’s a list of delightful read-alouds for the whole family. Your older kids are likely to enjoy these books every bit as much as your
- [April Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/april-picture-books/) - Spring is finally here… and that certainly feels like something to celebrate, doesn’t it? We’re doing that with a list of our favorite April picture books. These Easter, rain, and gardening-themed books will help you celebrate with your crew. *Note that specifically Christian Easter books are marked with a small cross on the printable, if you’re looking
- [Book of the Week: Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/book-of-the-week-picture-books/) - This booklist gathers all of our featured Book of the Week picture books in one place, to make it easy for you to look back and find those titles! Happy reading!
- [Book of the Week: Novels and Chapter Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/book-of-the-week-novels-and-chapter-books/) - This booklist gathers all of our featured Book of the Week novels and chapter books in one place, to make it easy for you to look back and find those titles! Happy reading!
- [Seaside Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/seaside/) - The best picture books that bring the salt and sand of the seaside to the comfort of your own home. Listen to our podcast episode about seaside picture books.
- [Books for Kids Who Loved The Wingfeather Saga](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/wingfeather/) - If your child loved the Wingfeather Saga and you're not sure what to read next, we have the perfect list for you. We've compiled a special booklist specifically for kids who loved the Wingfeather books. The books on this list are chock-full of adventure, bravery, and strange and wonderful creatures!
- [Audiobook Favorites for Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/audiobooks-teens/) - Do audiobooks count as "real" reading? Yes, they certainly do! Here are some of our best tips for listening to audiobooks with your kids
- [December Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/december-picture-books/) - Here at the Read-Aloud Revival, December feels like a time to gather our children close, and read, read, read – so we’ve created this list with that in mind. We’ve focused our December selections on our favorite Christmas picture books. We read through hundreds, and hand-picked our favorites for you here.
- [March Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/march-picture-books/) - Is March heading in like a lion where you are? Sneaking in like a lamb? Either way, we’ve hand-selected some favorite St. Patrick’s Day books and other funny favorites to get you through these last few days of winter.
- [February Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/february-picture-books/) - This month we’re reading books about love to celebrate Valentine’s Day (of course), and you’ll also notice our list is packed with favorite folk tales and fables.
- [June Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/june-picture-books/) - These books are perfect if your kids are heading to camp this summer, if you’re planning a farm field trip, or even if you’re just excited to get outside a bit more. A little secret: These books are also perfect on those days when your kids spend the morning outdoors getting nice and sweaty, and maybe need
- [January Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/january-picture-books/) - Some of the very best books for kids are set in wintry scenes, and this list is one of our favorites for the whole year. We recommend reading them snuggled under blankets with plenty of hot cocoa or tea.
- [Sarah's Favorite Nonfiction](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/sarahs-favorite-nonfiction/) - Looking for something to read yourself? This list includes Sarah’s nonfiction favorites. These aren’t all recommended for kids, so be sure to read the descriptions provided along with each book before you pass these on to your kids. Find more recommendations for you, Mama (as well as tips for finding time to read) right here.
- [Sarah's Favorite YA](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/sarahs-favorite-ya/) - Looking for something to read yourself? This list includes Sarah’s young adult favorites. These aren’t all recommended for kids, so be sure to read the descriptions provided along with each book before you pass these on to your kids. Find more recommendations for you, Mama (as well as tips for finding time to read) right
- [Series for Developing Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/series-for-developing-readers/) - Scroll down to see clickable book covers for every title on this list. Not all of our kids become voracious readers on their own. In fact, if your child is a developing reader who hasn’t yet gained fluency, reading is likely far down the list of things he’d like to do with his free time. These series might
- [Picture Books About the Moon Landing](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/moon-landing/) - If you’re looking for picture books about the moon landing, you’re in the right place! These books are for all ages and will help your family learn and celebrate together. Listen to our podcast episode on the moon landing.
- [Picture Books for Ancient History](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/ancient-history/) - If you’re looking to read books for ancient history studies with your kids this year, this booklist is for you. It’s a short list of delightful picture book read-alouds for the whole family. Listen to our podcast episode on ancient history.
- [Books to Help You Talk About Racism](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/racism/) - Books are some of the best ways to have conversations about difficult topics with our children. These are books to help you talk with your kids about racism. Also check out this list of our favorite books featuring diverse characters doing everyday life.
- [Grieving the Loss of a Loved One](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/grief/) - Whether your child is grieving the loss of a loved one, remember that stories can be strong medicine for dark days. Here are picture books to help you weather the storm. We hope this list offers you and your children a way through the sorrow, and a comfort for grieving hearts. Find more on the power
- [Grieving a Miscarriage](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/miscarriage/) - When your family is grieving the tremendous loss of a miscarriage, remember that stories can be strong medicine for dark days. We hope this list offers you and your children a way through the sorrow, and a comfort for grieving hearts. Find more on the power of story amidst grief.
- [Grieving an Animal](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/loss-animal/) - When your child is grieving the loss of a pet, remember that stories can be strong medicine for dark days. Here are picture books to help you weather the storm. We hope this list offers you and your children a way through the sorrow, and a comfort for grieving hearts. Find more on the power of
- [Poetry Collections by a Single Author](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/poetry-collections-single-author/) - If you want to help your kids fall in love with beautiful language, there’s no better (or simpler) way to start than with a poem. The following books are poetry collections all by a single author—an excellent way to deep dive into a particular poet's style!
- [Picture Books of a Single Poem](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/picture-books-single-poem/) - A picture book is often a single poem, spread over 32 gloriously illustrated pages. This list contains our favorite picture books that are actually single poems. Use these books to help your kids memorize or fall in love with a poem... or just to spend a few wonderful moments together.
- [Poetry Anthologies](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/poetry-anthologies/) - If you want to help your kids fall in love with beautiful language, there’s no better (or simpler) way to start than with a poem. The following books are poetry collections poetry anthologies—an excellent way to read a wide variety of poetry from a wider range of poets.
- [Board Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/board-books/) - You know you’re going to be reading them over and over (and over!), so you’d do well to make sure they’re fairly enjoyable to read, right? Everybody’s taste varies, but these are our very favorite board books to read aloud with toddlers- the ones we never tire of. Learn more about reading aloud board books.
- [Picture Books for the Middle Ages & Renaissance](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/middle-ages-picture-books/) - If you’re studying the Middle Ages and Renaissance with your kids, this booklist is for you. It’s a short list of delightful picture book read-alouds for the whole family. Your older kids are likely to enjoy these books every bit as much as your younger ones. And I bet you’ll learn a thing or two, as
- [Fantasy](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/fantasy/) - Our favorite fantasy books that cultivate your child's imagination. Listen to our podcast episode on fantasy reading.
- [Early Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/early-readers/) - Do you remember struggling through early reader books back when you were learning to read? Was it all Dick and Jane? Was it … boring? Here are our best picks for the young reader that inspire curiosity, creativity, and delight. Listen to our podcast episode to learn more about how to foster a love of books in
- [Audiobook Favorites for Ages 8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/audiobooks-8-12/) - Do audiobooks count as "real" reading? Yes, they certainly do! Here are some of our best tips for listening to audiobooks with your kids. The following audibooks are excellent for kids age 8-12.
- [The Middle Ages: Ages 4-7](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/the-middle-ages-ages-4-7/) - Books about the Middle Ages. From picture books to novels, we have something for every age and reading level. If your people are into knights and castles, ladies and dragons, you'll find something here to pique their interest. And this booklist is a perfect complement for your Middle Ages history studies too!
- [The Middle Ages: Ages 8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/the-middle-ages-ages-8-12/) - Books about the Middle Ages. From picture books to novels, we have something for every age and reading level. If your people are into knights and castles, ladies and dragons, you'll find something here to pique their interest. And this booklist is a perfect complement for your Middle Ages history studies too!
- [Graphic Novels that are Classics](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/graphic-novels-classics/) - Graphic novels sometimes make us a little nervous, right? As parents, we worry if they have any value. But they do! In fact, there is a lot to gain for a young reader with a graphic novel in hand. Listen to our podcast episode to learn more about the benefits of reading graphic novels, and find our
- [Graphic Novels for Developing Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/graphic-novels-developing-readers/) - Graphic novels sometimes make us a little nervous, right? As parents, we worry if they have any value. But they do! In fact, there is a lot to gain for a young reader with a graphic novel in hand. This is especially true when it comes to kids who are still learning the skill of reading
- [The Middle Ages: Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/the-middle-ages-teens/) - Books about the Middle Ages. From picture books to novels, we have something for every age and reading level. If your people are into knights and castles, ladies and dragons, you'll find something here to pique their interest. And this booklist is a perfect complement for your Middle Ages history studies too!
- [Sarah's Favorite Audiobooks](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/sarahs-favorite-audiobooks/) - Looking for something to read yourself? This list includes Sarah’s own personal favorites that are especially good on audio. (A good audiobook is her favorite way to read!) These aren’t all recommended for kids, so be sure to read the descriptions provided along with each book before you pass these on to your kids.
- [Books About Kids in Big Families](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/big-families/) - We all seem to love books about kids in big families, whether we come from a big family ourselves or not. For kids in big families themselves, there is just something special about meeting a character whose family is similar to their own. For kids who don't come from big families, books about big families
- [Favorite Christmas Audiobooks](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/christmas-audiobooks/) - Do audiobooks count as "real" reading? Yes, they certainly do! Here are some of our best tips for listening to audiobooks with your kids
- [Books for MLK Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/books-for-mlk-day/) - These books are some RAR favorites for remembering and celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. The booklist is designed to help you create the opportunity to have meaningful discussions with your kids about the topics you encounter in these stories. A few of these (Martin Rising, Martin & Mahalia, Let the Children March, and Memphis, Martin,
- [Diverse Books that Celebrate the Everyday](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/diverse-picture-books/) - These are books that don’t shine a spotlight on historical events or racial tensions, but just show children of color doing everyday kinds of things. We think every home should have plenty of these on the shelves. Find more about the importance of diverse picture books.
- [Books Our Youngest Boys Love](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/boys-4-7/) - Books boys love…that aren’t just for boys. Of course, there aren’t really “boy books” and “girl books,” but at various points in our kids’ lives, it can be difficult to match up our kids with books they love. We hope this list will help your boys age 4-7 fall in love with reading!
- [Books Boys Love: Ages 8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/boys-8-12/) - Books boys love…that aren’t just for boys. Of course, there aren’t really “boy books” and “girl books,” but at various points in our kids’ lives, it can be difficult to match up our kids with books they love. We hope this list will help your boys ages 8-12 fall in love with reading!
- [Books Boys Love: Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/boys-teens/) - Books boys love…that aren’t just for boys. Of course, there aren’t really “boy books” and “girl book,” but at various points in our kids’ lives, it can be difficult to match up our kids with books they love—especially as they get older. We hope this list will help your teen boys fall in love with
- [Picture Book Treasuries](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/picture-book-treasuries/) - Picture book treasuries are perfect for longer reading sessions, for taking on errands when you know you’ll be sitting in waiting rooms, and for building your family’s library with quality books on a budget. Here are our favorites!
- [Picture Book Biographies About Science & Math](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/scientists-mathematicians-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies all about scientists and mathematicians. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the books about scientists and mathematicians on pages 28-31.)
- [Books About the Northeastern United States](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/books-about-the-northeastern-united-states/) - If you're studying U.S geography or planning a trip to the northeastern region, this booklist is for you! We've chosen a lineup of wonderful picture books AND suggestions of places to visit and/or study from each book. Download the printable booklist for those extras!
- [Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/shakespeare/) - If you’re studying Shakespeare with your kids, this booklist is for you. It’s a list of delightful books for the whole family! We've curated this list to include our favorite Shakespearian read-alouds, our favorite audio versions of Shakespeare's plays and even some enchanting books for Mamas! Be sure to check the printable booklist for age
- [Contemporary Picture Book Biographies](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/contemporary-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies about those who lived (or are living) in contemporary times. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the contemporary books on page 17.)
- [Books Featuring Differently Abled Characters](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/differently-abled-characters/) - These are books that feature characters who are differently-abled. Listen to RAR #139: Kindness Over Curiosity for more inspiration and ideas about sharing these books with your kids!
- [Picture Books for Military Deployment](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/military-deployment/) - As we selected these books, we thought about the brave kiddos who stay home, while a parent serves far away, and we tried to find the most comforting books, with the most encouraging stories and best illustrations.
- [Books About Ancient Greece and Rome](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/books-about-ancient-greece-and-rome/) - Books about ancient times and the mythology of Greece and Rome. From picture books to novels, we have something for every age and reading level. If your people are into myths and centurions, emperors and gods, you’ll find something here to pique their interest. And this booklist is a perfect complement for your Greek and
- [Audiobook Favorites for Ages 4-7](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/audiobooks-4-7/) - Do audiobooks count as "real" reading? Yes, they certainly do! Here are some of our best tips for listening to audiobooks with your kids. Find our favorite audiobooks for ages 4-7 below.
- [First Novels to Read Aloud](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/first-novels/) - You can pretty much close your eyes and pick any single one of those books and you’ll be in good shape. If your child is at all nebulous about listening to a story without any pictures, give one of these a go and see what he or she says after.
- [18th Century Picture Book Biographies](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/18th-century-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies about people who lived during the 18th century. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the 18th Century Books on page 7.)
- [19th Century Picture Book Biographies](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/19th-century-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies all about people who lived during the 19th century. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the 19th Century Books on pages 8-11.)
- [20th Century Picture Book Biographies](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/20th-century-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies about people who lived during the 20th century. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the 20th Century Books on pages 12-16.)
- [Picture Book Biographies About Inventors & Explorers](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/inventors-explorers-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies all about inventors and explorers. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the books about inventors and explorers on page 20.)
- [Picture Book Biographies About Athletes](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/athletes-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies all about athletes. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the books about athletes on page 19.)
- [Picture Book Biographies About Artists](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/artists-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies all about artists. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the books about artists on page 18.)
- [Picture Book Biographies About Writers](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/writers-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies all about writers.
- [Picture Book Biographies About Poets](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/poets-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies all about poets. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the books about poets on pages 27-28.)
- [Picture Book Biographies About Musicians](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/musicians-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies all about musicians. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the books about musicians on page 21.)
- [Picture Book Biographies from Before the 18th Century](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/before-18th-century-biographies/) - Picture book biographies are our favorite way to study history with our kids. The books below are biographies about people who lived before the 18th century. (This printable will give you the whole list of picture book biographies - you'll find the before 18th Century Books on page 6.)
- [Favorite Christmas Novels](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/christmas-novels/) - Our favorite novels and short stories are on this list. If it takes longer than one sitting to enjoy it together, it's considered a novel or short story for this list. Listen to me talk about my favorites from this list on Episode 117 of the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. Also be sure to check out
- [Sarah's Favorite Middle Grade Novels](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/sarahs-favorite-middle-grade/) - Looking for something to read yourself? This list includes Sarah’s middle grade favorites (that are just as good for adults). These aren’t all recommended for all ages, so be sure to read the descriptions provided along with each book before you pass these on to your kids. Find more recommendations for you, Mama (as well
- [Math Read-Alouds](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist/math/) - The best picture books to help your family delight in learning math together through read alouds. Listen to our podcast episode on math picture books.

## Books

- [A Pocket for Corduroy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-pocket-for-corduroy/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: After meeting in a department store in Corduroy's first story, Corduroy and Lisa do everything together. One day Lisa takes Corduroy to the laundromat where, on the search for a pocket of his own, he goes on a soapy adventure!
- [Ramona the Pest](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ramona-the-pest/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Oh Ramona! There’s so much to learn, and it seems that often, she has to learn it the hard way. These tales about her family are funny and sweet. Ramona Quimby, Age 8 is a Newberry Honor Book. (We recommend the entire series!)
- [Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/stopping-by-woods-on-a-snowy-evening/) - FROM SARAH: There are a few picture book versions of this Robert Frost classic now, yet this Susan Jeffers version remains my favorite! The illustrations are just stunning. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ever since it was published in 1978, the picture-book presentation of Robert Frost's poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" has been an enduring favorite. For this special edition with a new design, trim size, and three new spreads, Susan Jeffers has added more detail and subtle color to her sweeping backgrounds of frosty New England scenes.
- [Emma's Poem](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/emmas-poem-the-voice-of-the-statue-of-liberty-jane-addams-award-book-awards/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Give me your tired, your poorYour huddled masses yearning to breathe free...Who wrote these words? And why? In 1883, Emma Lazarus, deeply moved by an influx of immigrants from Eastern Europe, wrote a sonnet that was to give voice to the Statue of Liberty.
- [She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/she-made-a-monster-how-mary-shelley-created-frankenstein/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: On a stormy night two hundred years ago, a young woman sat in a dark house and dreamed of her life as a writer. She longed to follow the path her own mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, had started down, but young Mary Shelley had yet to be inspired.
- [A Horn for Louis: Louis Armstrong--As a Kid!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-horn-for-louis/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Seven-year-old Louis Armstrong was too poor to buy a real instrument. He didn’t even go to school. To help his mother pay the rent, every day he rode a junk wagon through the streets of New Orleans, playing a tin horn and collecting stuff people didn’t want.
- [Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Book 1)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-book-1/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Boys don't keep diaries—or do they?The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to.
- [Zita the Spacegirl](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/zita-the-spacegirl/) - FROM SARAH: A fun tale of friendship and redemption from one of my favorite author/illustrators. Ben Hatke has given us an intergalactic hero we'll never forget in Zita. This is a graphic novel, so pull your kids close so they can see the panels while you read aloud. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When her best friend is abducted, Zita leaps to the rescue and finds herself a stranger on a strange planet. Humanoid chickens and neurotic robots are shocking enough as new experiences go, but Zita is even more surprised to find herself taking on the role of intergalactic hero.
- [The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, No. 1) (The Boxcar Children Mysteries)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-boxcar-children-the-boxcar-children-no-1-the-boxcar-children-mysteries/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Aldens begin their adventure by making a home in a boxcar. Their goal is to stay together, and in the process they find a grandfather.
- [Minn of the Mississippi](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/minn-of-the-mississippi/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels downstream.
- [A Piglet Named Mercy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-piglet-named-mercy/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every porcine wonder was once a piglet! Celebrate the joy of a new arrival with this endearing picture-book prequel to the New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson series.
- [A Passionate Usefulness](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-passionate-usefulness/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In a literary environment dominated by men, the first American to earn a living as a writer and to establish a reputation on both sides of the Atlantic was, miraculously, a woman. Hannah Adams dared to enter―and in some ways was forced to enter―a sphere of literature that had, in eighteenth-century America, been solely a male province.
- [A Picture Book of Harriet Tubman](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-picture-book-of-harriet-tubman-picture-book-biography/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Harriet Tubman was born into slavery on a Maryland plantation in 1820. A rebellious child, she did not always do as she was told. She hated being a slave and escaped to the north on the Underground Railroad in 1849. During the next ten years, she used the money she earned at odd jobs to return to the south and lead about 300 slaves to freedom.
- [A Path of Stars](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-path-of-stars/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Anne Sibley O'Brien's dreamlike illustrations beautifully complement this fictional story based on real-life experiences. Back matter contains information about the admission of Cambodian refugees into the United States, specifically Maine, after soldiers forced them out of their homeland in the 1970s. An author's note and glossary are also included.
- [Books Up the Mountain](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/books-up-the-mountain/) - FROM SARAH: We are overjoyed to welcome Books Up the Mountain to our Waxwing Books collection! Sharing this story with the world has been a dream come true for me. Caroline's way with words is utterly breathtaking, and paired with Gabrielle's whimsical illustrations, this will be one you (and your kids!) won't want to put down. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A tale of courage, commitment and the transformative power of stories, Books Up the Mountain: A Packhorse Librarian Story is a compelling tribute to the brave women who served the people of the Appalachian mountains during the Great Depression. Written by Caroline Starr Rose and illustrated by Gabrielle Grimard, this picture book will capture young readers with its lyrical text, substantial back matter, and gorgeous illustrations.
- [Because of Winn-Dixie](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/because-of-winn-dixie/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: India Opal is at the grocery store when she makes a new friend -- a dog she names Winn Dixie (after the store, of course!). Winn Dixie helps Opal navigate Naomi, Florida, and find the inner courage to learn about her mom who left when she was 3.
- [Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler's Guide to Unshakable Peace](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/teaching-from-rest/) - FROM SARAH: This was the first book I wrote—and I wrote it because I needed it myself. If you've ever felt overwhelmed or out of your depth in homeschooling (or parenting), I hope you'll read it. The audiobook is an especially good price. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Those who have made the decision to homeschool their children have done so out of great love for them and a desire to provide them an excellent education in the context of a warm, enriching home. Yet so many parents (mainly mothers) who have taken up this challenge find the enterprise often full of stress, worry, and anxiety. In this practical and faith-based book, Sarah Mackenzie addresses the possibility of teaching from rest and taking hold of the peace that transcends all understanding.
- [Pride and Prejudice](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pride-and-prejudice/) - FROM SARAH: Would you believe that I never read any Jane Austen until my 30s? And now I can't get enough! If you're having a hard time figuring out why everyone loves Austen so, I suggest watching the BBC production of Pride and Prejudice, and *then* start reading it for yourself. Just don't blame me
- [Scarecrow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/scarecrow/) - FROM SARAH: In general, if a book is written by Cynthia Rylant, then I want to read it. Aloud. Many times. And this is no exception. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Scarecrows. They perch high above gardens and fields, with borrowed coats and button eyes and pie-pan hands that glint in the sun. What else is there to know about them? Perhaps more than we realize.
- [The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-incorrigible-children-of-ashton-place-book-i-the-mysterious-howling/) - FROM SARAH: The first in the Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place series will surprise and delight you at every turn. You see, the children of Ashton Place aren't ordinary children. They were found in the forest, and it appears they have been raised by wolves... The audiobook is absolutely exquisite. If your kids enjoy this first one, there are 5 more in the series! (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: Discovered in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children. Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. A recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, Penelope embraces the challenge of her new position. Though she is eager to instruct the children in Latin verbs and the proper use of globes, first she must eliminate their canine tendencies.
- [A Million Little Ways](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-million-little-ways/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A Million Little Ways uncovers the creative, personal imprint of God on every individual. It invites the discouraged parent, the bored Christian, the exhausted executive to look at their lives differently by approaching their critics, their jobs, and the kids around their table the same way an artist approaches the canvas—with wonder, bravery, and hope.
- [Thanksgiving Is...](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/thanksgiving-is/) - FROM SARAH: We can never get enough of Gail Gibbons around here. She's described as a "children's nonfiction master," and I wholeheartedly concur. This book is a delightful tribute to ancient harvest traditions and the way Thanksgiving has developed over the years. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Thanksgiving is... A holiday for gratitude. It is turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. It is a time to celebrate and share with family and friends.
- [Room on the Broom](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/room-on-the-broom/) - The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch's hat, then her bow, and then her wand! Luckily, three helpful animals find the missing items, and all they want in return is a ride on the broom. But is there
- [The Little Scarecrow Boy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-little-scarecrow-boy/) - FROM SARAH: I will read (and love) anything by Margaret Wise Brown. This hidden treasure is perfect for your fall book basket. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The celebrated author of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny joins forces with the Caldecott Medalist of Smoky Night to tell this tender story about loving and enduring family relationships.
- [Pumpkin Soup: A Picture Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pumpkin-soup-a-picture-book/) - FROM SARAH: I just adore these illustrations! Helen Cooper’s masterful story and delightful characters have made this one a favorite for over twenty years. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Deep in the woods in an old white cabin, three friends make their pumpkin soup the same way every day. The Cat slices up the pumpkin, the Squirrel stirs in the water, and the Duck tips in just enough salt.
- [Pick a Pumpkin](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pick-a-pumpkin/) - FROM SARAH: The vibrant color palette alone is reason enough to pick this book! Your kids will ask you to read this one over and over, and you might find yourself repeating a rhyme or two as you carve your own pumpkin this year. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Pairing a rhythmic read-aloud text with expressive retro illustrations, author Patricia Toht and illustrator Jarvis capture all the excitement and familial feeling of a favorite tradition.
- [Evergreen](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/evergreen/) - FROM SARAH: Matthew Cordell’s signature illustrations bring this truly adorable story to life. This one is slightly longer than your average picture book, so it’s perfect for breaking into two read-aloud sessions or just right for kids who are ready to listen for longer periods of time. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Evergreen the squirrel is afraid of many things: thunder, hawks, and the dark paths of Buckthorn Forest. But when her mother tasks Evergreen with delivering soup to her sick Granny Oak, the little squirrel must face her fears and make the journey. Along the way, Evergreen is met by other forest dwellers – some want to help her, but some want her mother’s delicious soup! It’s up to Evergreen to stay the course, and those who help her will surprise and delight young readers.
- [The Roll-Away Pumpkin](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-roll-away-pumpkin/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A little girl chases her giant pumpkin all over town with some help along the way. It’s the perfect bedtime story to read with your little pumpkin.
- [Pumpkin Trouble](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pumpkin-trouble/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Did that pumpkin just quack?
- [This Is NOT a Pumpkin](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/this-is-not-a-pumpkin/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It may be round like a pumpkin and even orange like a pumpkin, but this is NOT a pumpkin! If it's not a pumpkin, then what is it? Preschoolers and toddlers will love knowing the answer and enjoy the fun, "unexpected" ending!
- [Little Blue Truck's Halloween](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-blue-trucks-halloween/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Beep! Beep! It’s Halloween! Little Blue Truck is picking up his animal friends for a costume party. Lift the flaps in this large, sturdy board book to find out who’s dressed up in each costume!
- [How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/how-many-seeds-in-a-pumpkin/) - FROM SARAH: *Must* you open a pumpkin, dig your fingers into the goo and count the seeds? No, but it sure does make this book even more fun! It’s the perfect math mystery for all your fall shenanigans. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mr. Tiffin and his students explore skip counting and estimation in a fun pumpkin-themed classroom experiment! This book makes a wonderful read-aloud companion to any math or science curriculum, and it's a fun way to reinforce counting skills at home.
- [Pumpkin Circle: The Story of a Garden](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pumpkin-circle-the-story-of-a-garden/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: We can be sure of this: It's a circle without end. It's pumpkin seeds to pumpkins to pumpkin seeds again This treat of a picture book comes cloaked in the colors of fall.
- [The Biggest Pumpkin Ever](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-biggest-pumpkin-ever/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Desmond and Clayton must work together to win the Biggest Pumpkin competition, in this popular bestselling picture book.Once there were two mice who fell in love with the same pumpkin....Desmond the field mouse wants to carve the biggest jack-o'-lantern in the neighborhood with his pumpkin.
- [Lawrence in the Fall](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lawrence-in-the-fall/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Lawrence Fox's teacher announces that students will be presenting their collections at show-and-tell, Lawrence realizes he doesn't have anything to share. Luckily, Papa knows just what to do to help! Together, they venture into the woods.
- [Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/red-leaf-yellow-leaf/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lois Ehlert uses watercolor collage and pieces of actual seeds, fabric, wire, and roots in this innovative and rich introduction to the life of a tree. A special glossary explains how roots absorb nutrients, what photosynthesis is, how sap circulates, and other facts about trees.
- [Storm](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/storm/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's blowing up a storm, and a boy and his grandad decide it's the perfect weather for kite-flying. There's just one problem - first they have to find the kite. Their search brings up lots of wonderful memories of previous adventures together, but when they finally make it outside, their adventure really takes off!
- [Princess of the Midnight Ball](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/princess-of-the-midnight-ball/) - FROM SARAH: This book comes from the author of Tuesdays at the Castle and the Castle Glower series. A delightful retelling of The 12 Dancing Princesses. Recommended for ages 13+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Captivating from start to finish, Jessica Day George's take on the Grimms' tale The Twelve Dancing Princesses demonstrates yet again her mastery at spinning something entirely fresh out of a story you thought you knew.
- [Beauty](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beauty/) - FROM SARAH: I have yet to read this one, but it has come highly recommended to me by several people I trust! This is a beautiful retelling of Beauty and the Beast. It's on my own TBR this summer! Recommended for ages 13+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Three sisters’ wealthy father loses all his money when his merchant fleet is drowned in a storm, and the family moves to a village far away. Then the old merchant hears what proves to be a false report that one of his ships had made it safe to harbor at last, and on his sad, disappointed way home again he becomes lost deep in the forest and has a terrifying encounter with a fierce Beast, who walks like a man and lives in a castle. The merchant’s life is forfeit, says the Beast, for trespass and the theft of a rose—but he will spare the old man’s life if he sends one of his daughters: “Your daughter would take no harm from me, nor from anything that lives in my lands.” When Beauty hears this story—for her father had picked the rose to bring to her—her sense of honor demands that she take up the Beast’s offer, for “cannot a Beast be tamed?”
- [Beezus and Ramona](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beezus-and-ramona/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Having a little sister like four-year-old Ramona isn’t always easy for Beezus Quimby. With a wild imagination, disregard for order, and an appetite for chaos, Ramona makes it hard for Beezus to be the responsible older sister she knows she ought to be…especially when Ramona threatens to ruin Beezus’s birthday party.
- [Frindle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/frindle/) - FROM SARAH: Hands-down one of the best read-alouds in our family. We love it every time. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A fantastic place to start with the many funny, quick reads by Andrew Clements. Nick isn't exactly a troublemaker; he just likes to keep things interesting! What starts out as a simple game turns into a city-wide uproar. What starts out as a lighthearted read turns out to be a powerfully moving story. Delightful.
- [The Giver of Stars](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-giver-of-stars/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the author of the forthcoming Someone Else’s Shoes, a breathtaking story of five extraordinary women and their remarkable journey through the mountains of Kentucky and beyond in Depression-era America.
- [The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-book-woman-of-troublesome-creek/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The bestselling historical fiction novel from Kim Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian community she loves, perfect for readers of William Kent Kreuger and Lisa Wingate. The perfect addition to your next book club!
- [Thankful](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/thankful/) - The gardener’s thankful for every green sprout. The fireman, for putting the fire out. The artist is thankful for color and light. The clown for her costume silly and bright. Thankful, written by beloved children’s author Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Archie Preston, combines charming rhymes and whimsical illustrations to convey the importance of being
- [Sharing the Bread: An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sharing-the-bread-an-old-fashioned-thanksgiving-story/) - FROM SARAH: One of my favorites for Thanksgiving! It's effortlessly read-aloud-able, and the illustrations are classic and charming. Your library very likely has it. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Celebrate food and family with this heartwarming Thanksgiving picture book. We will share the risen bread. / Our made-with-love Thanksgiving spread. / Grateful to be warm and fed. / We will share the bread. In this spirited ode to the holiday, set at the turn of the twentieth century, a large family works together to make their special meal. Mama prepares the turkey, Daddy tends the fire, Sister kneads, and Brother bastes. Everyone—from Grandma and Grandpa to the littlest baby—has a special job to do. Told in spare, rhythmic verse and lively illustrations, Sharing the Bread is a perfect read-aloud to celebrate the Thanksgiving tradition.
- [Miss Suzy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/miss-suzy/) - ** Description from Amazon: Miss Suzy is a little gray squirrel who lives happily in her oak-tree home until she is chased away by some mean red squirrels. Poor Miss Suzy is very sad. But soon she finds a beautiful dollhouse and meets a band of brave toy soldiers. How Miss Suzy and the soldiers help
- [Cranberry Thanksgiving](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/cranberry-thanksgiving-cranberryport/) - FROM SARAH: I have a special fondness for this whole series—it was one of the first that showed me the difference between a "just ok" picture book with a "truly wonderful" picture book. Also: there's a recipe in the book worth making! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every year Grandmother invited a guest for Thanksgiving dinner and allowed Maggie to do the same."Ask someone poor or lonely," she always said. Thanksgiving was Grandmother's favorite day of the year. The cooking was done and her famous cranberry bread was cooling on a wooden board. But she wasn't happy to find out Maggie had invited the unsavory Mr. Whiskers to dinner. Would her secret cranberry bread recipe be safe with him in the house? After a long absence, this delightful 1971 classic is back. So is the recipe!
- [Jotham's Journey: A Family Story for Advent](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/jothams-journey/) - FROM SARAH: The first book in Arnold Ytreeide's fantastic Advent series, this story revisits the birth of Christ from the perspective of a fictional shepherd boy. Because the world in which Jesus was born was violent, we generally recommend this book for ages 10+. It is also suitable for younger kids who can handle more
- [A Rover's Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-rovers-story/) - FROM SARAH: My kids and I really loved this audiobook. It's party epistolary (told in letters) about Resilience, a Mars rover. It reminded me a little of Dan Bar-El's The Very, Very Far North. Delightful, start to finish! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name. Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him, he begins to develop humanlike feelings. Maybe there’s a problem with his programming…. Human emotions or not, launch day comes, and Res blasts off to Mars, accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Mars’s difficult landscape, Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration. As millions of people back on Earth follow his progress, will Res have the determination, courage, and resilience to succeed…and survive?
- [Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mufaros-beautiful-daughters/) - FROM SARAH: The tale of Mufaro's two beautiful daughters, one is aggressive and selfish, the other kind and dignified. When the Great King decides to take on a wife, who will he choose? This Cinderella retelling is especially wonderful for older kids and teens. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A Caldecott Honor and Reading Rainbow book, this memorable retelling of Cinderella is perfect for introducing children to the fairy tale as well as the history, culture, and geography of the African nation of Zimbabwe.
- [Beauty and the Beast](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beauty-and-the-beast/) - FROM SARAH: The familiar story is illustrated by none other than the glorious Jan Brett. Gorgeous. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Exquisite illustrations of Beauty and her mysterious suitor, the Beast, are set in a magical castle where animals dressed in period costumes serve them. Woven into glorious tapestries throughout are hidden clues hinting at the Beast's secrets, setting Brett's version apart from others.
- [Puss in Boots (Folk Tale Classics)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/puss-in-boots-folk-tale-classics/) - FROM SARAH: This series is hands-down my favorite collection of folk tales. Anything by Paul Galdone is worth adding to your permanent collection. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When the miller's youngest son receives only Puss as his inheritance, he wonders how his father expects him to make a living with a single cat. But Puss is no ordinary feline. All he asks for is a new pair of boots and he promises that fortune will come their way.
- [Paul Galdone's Folk Tale Classics Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/paul-galdones-folk-tale-classics-treasury/) - FROM SARAH My very favorite picture book folk tales are from Paul Galdone, and this one takes the cake! It contains six of these tales in one volume: The Little Red Hen, The Three Little Pigs, The Three Bears, The Gingerbread Boy, The Three Little Kittens, and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This jacketed, hardcover book features foil cover accents, a ribbon bookmark, and full-color illustrations on large, lush spreads. Enjoy a bonus audiobook download of all six stories for repeated listening at home and on the go.
- [Hansel and Gretel](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hansel-and-gretel/) - FROM SARAH: Truly gorgeous, and oh my, the redemptive nature of this fairy tale remains intact here, for sure! Winner of a Caldecott Honor. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Each spread brings to life a world as rich and real as our own—detailed, colorful, sensual—yet filled with the unearthly shadowed magic of the Hansel and Gretel folktale.
- [The Typewriter](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-typewriter/) - FROM SARAH: Bill Thomson's wordless books have been a big hit in my home, especially with my boys! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Using just nine words, the award-winning creator of Chalk takes readers on another unforgettable journey. When three children discover a typewriter on a carousel, they are transported on an adventure of their own creation—complete with a giant beach ball and a threatening crab.
- [Pancakes for Breakfast](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pancakes-for-breakfast/) - FROM SARAH: Tomie dePaola, what else need I say? :) This book is a delight, start to finish. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Missing ingredients and mischievous pets create one humorous complication after another for a little old lady determined to make pancakes for breakfast in this larger-sized, color-enhanced edition of Tomie dePaola's wordless picture book classic.
- [The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-christmas-miracle-of-jonathan-toomey/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Jonathan Toomey is the best woodcarver in the valley, but he is always alone and never smiles. No one knows about the mementos of his lost wife and child that he keeps in an unopened drawer. But one early winter’s day, a widow and her young son approach him with a gentle
- [The Tale of Three Trees](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tale-of-three-trees/) - FROM SARAH: This timeless classic is perfect for Christmas, Easter, or any moment of reflection as we consider the dreams we carry and the Divine calling upon our lives. A beautiful reminder that we are all made for a glorious purpose. FROM THE PUBLISHER: “Once upon a mountaintop, three little trees stood and dreamed of what they wanted to become when they grew up …” So begins this enchanting American folktale. Perfect for all ages, Angela Elwell Hunt’s ingenuous retelling of this timeless story has delighted readers for generations.
- [Mortimer's Christmas Manger](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mortimers-christmas-manger/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's Christmastime, and Mortimer Mouse, unhappy in his cramped, cold hole, goes in search of a new home. He spies a nativity scene that looks just right for him, so he moves the statues out and settles himself into the manger! But when he hears the Christmas story being told and realises
- [The Wind Blew](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-wind-blew/) - FROM SARAH: An oldie, but a goodie. This one has stood the test of time and continues to make kids giggle. :) FROM THE PUBLISHER: The wind blew, and blew, and blew! It blew so hard, it took everything with it: Mr. White’s umbrella, Priscilla’s balloon, the twins’ scarves, even the wig on the judge’s head.
- [The Peter Rabbit Collection](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-peter-rabbit-collection/) - FROM SARAH: A fabulous audiobook to have loaded on your phone for waiting rooms, unexpected long drives, or when you just need to keep the kids entertained for a bit. Narrated by Peter Batchelor. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Beatrix Potter's most famous tales in one wonderful audio collection.
- [Wonder Walkers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/wonder-walkers/) - FROM SARAH: Micah Archer’s gorgeous work captures the unfettered and wholehearted wonder and joy of childhood. This one undoubtedly deserves a permanent place in your home library. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When two curious kids embark on a "wonder walk," they let their imaginations soar as they look at the world in a whole new light. Young readers will wonder too, as they ponder these gorgeous pages and make all kinds of new connections. What a wonderful world indeed!
- [The Tide Pool Waits](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tide-pool-waits/) - FROM SARAH: Step into the whimsy and mystery of our own beautiful world with this stunning nonfiction picture book. Candace Fleming is an RAR favorite, and it’s been our utter delight to welcome her in RAR Premium on multiple occasions! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Candace Fleming is the author of Honeybee, which received an Orbis Pictus Honor and 7 starred reviews. She brings her knack for making science and nature appealing to the very young in The Tidepool Waits with detailed accounts of dozens of species of sea life, culminating in a perfect primer for students and nature lovers taking their first trip to the shore. Her text is accompanied by effervescent artwork by Amy Hevron and substantial backmatter.
- [The Hike](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-hike/) - FROM SARAH: I always say that the language of a good picture book is unbeatable. The Hike is no exception. This adventurous tale is one that is sure to capture your littlest reader’s heart, and yours, too. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Filled with lyrical language that captures the majesty of the natural world, coupled with a fun narrative, this spirited picture book tells the story of the girls' friendship—and their tribulations and triumphs in the great outdoors.
- [Winter Bees](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/winter-bees/) - FROM SARAH: This book is beautiful and full of delicious words! It's also designed by an Art Director we know and love, Cara Llewellyn. Worth owning. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this outstanding picture book collection of poems by Newbery Honor-winning poet, Joyce Sidman (Song of the Water Boatman, Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night), discover how animals stay alive in the wintertime and learn about their secret lives happening under the snow. Paired with stunning linoleum print illustrations by Rick Allen, that celebrate nature's beauty and power.
- [The Last Bookshop in London](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-last-bookshop-in-london/) - FROM SARAH: My first book for 2022 and wow, what a book! I loved everything about it. For fans of Susan Meissner and Patti Callahan, this WWII story set in a London bookshop will steal your heart. Teens who like historical fiction may enjoy it too. FROM THE PUBLISHER: August 1939: London prepares for war as Hitler’s forces sweep across Europe. Grace Bennett has always dreamed of moving to the city, but the bunkers and drawn curtains that she finds on her arrival are not what she expected. And she certainly never imagined she’d wind up working at Primrose Hill, a dusty old bookshop nestled in the heart of London.
- [Run](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/run/) - FROM SARAH: This was the first novel I read by Ann Patchett, and I just loved it. It surprised me, and I found myself copying random passages in my reading journal, just because the author has such a way of crafting beautiful sentences! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Since their mother's death, Tip and Teddy Doyle have been raised by their loving, possessive, and ambitious father. As the former mayor of Boston, Bernard Doyle wants to see his sons in politics, a dream the boys have never shared. But when an argument in a blinding New England snowstorm inadvertently causes an accident that involves a stranger and her child, all Bernard Doyle cares about is his ability to keep his children—all his children—safe.
- [Emma](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/emma/) - FROM SARAH: There's nothing quite as lovely as a Jane Austen novel. Emma is one of my personal favorite heroines in Austen's canon, and we even read it for a mama book club in RAR Premium. FROM THE PUBLISHER: First published at the end of 1815, Jane Austen’s “Emma” is the story of Emma Woodhouse, a young girl from a good home that does not need the financial support of a husband and is determined not to marry.
- [The One in a Million Boy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-one-in-a-million-boy/) - FROM SARAH: Anne Bogel recommended this book, and suggested you read it without reading any descriptions or blurbs first. And I agree! Especially wonderful on audio. Please note: strong language throughout novel, discretion advised. FROM THE PUBLISHER: "The story of your life never starts at the beginning. Don't they teach you anything at school?" So says 104-year-old Ona to the 11-year-old boy who's been sent to help her out every Saturday morning. As he refills the bird feeders and tidies the garden shed, Ona tells him about her long life, from first love to second chances. Soon she's confessing secrets she has kept hidden for decades.
- [Beach House](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beach-house/) - FROM SARAH: Beach House brings a warm, golden summer vacation right into your lap. This book captures the sweetness of family beach days with humor and heart. A lovely companion to your family’s own summer days. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In a funny and heartfelt celebration of family, vacations, and the joy of the sea, Deanna Caswell and Amy June Bates capture the essence of summer—building sand castles, jumping the waves, and watching the stars come out after a long day at the beach—and the love that warms every moment.
- [At Night](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/at-night/) - FROM SARAH: I love the smallness of this book, from its square shape to its carefully crafted little drawings. Jonathan Bean is a favorite around here, and this book is not to be missed! FROM THE PUBLISHER: On some nights, a snug bedroom is a hard place to fall asleep. On some nights, it's better to get away from slumbering, snoring family members and curl up alone with one's thoughts in the cool night air, under wide-open skies. In this charming bedtime fantasy, a sleepless city girl does just that, finding her surprising way to a serene rooftop version of a backyard campout. With captivating ink-and-watercolor illustrations and a simple, lyrical text, newcomer Jonathan Bean has created a soothing bedtime story that is sure to charm children and parents alike.
- [All The World](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/all-the-world/) - FROM SARAH: One of my all-time favorite summer picture books. This book makes me want to go to the beach! Illustrated by Marla Frazee, who illustrated The Seven Silly Eaters. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Following a circle of family and friends through the course of a day from morning until night, this book affirms the importance of all things great and small in our world, from the tiniest shell on the beach, to the warmth of family connections, to the widest sunset sky.
- [Princess Cora and the Crocodile](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/princess-cora-and-the-crocodile/) - **Description from Amazon: A Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Medalist join forces to give an overscheduled princess a day off — and a deliciously wicked crocodile a day on. Princess Cora is sick of boring lessons. She’s sick of running in circles around the dungeon gym. She’s sick, sick, sick of taking three baths a
- [Miracle Man: The Story of Jesus](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/miracle-man-the-story-of-jesus/) - FROM SARAH: A moving interpretation of the life and ministry of Jesus by the ever-brilliant John Hendrix. This picture book brings to life the Biblical accounts of Jesus’s miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection. From the feeding of the five thousand to walking on water, this is a story of faith told through Jesus’s miraculous deeds. You can listen to our incredible conversation with John on the RAR Podcast. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this moving interpretation of the life and ministry of Jesus, John Hendrix brings to life the Biblical accounts of Jesus’s miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection. From the feeding of the five thousand to walking on water, this is a story of faith told through Jesus’s miraculous deeds.
- [Bunny Should Be Sleeping](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bunny-should-be-sleeping/) - FROM SARAH: The sweetest bedtime book! Gentle illustrations, lovely language and relatable nighttime antics will keep your little ones giggling. Here’s hoping that even your busiest bunnies find their way to sleep. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bunny should be sleeping, but instead, he is waiting for Dad to come check on him. Dad always checks on him, but tonight, Dad is late. Bunny can’t wait anymore— he needs his dad! Slipping out of bed, Bunny packs a wagon of everything Dad might need: some water, a blanket, a snack, and their favorite book to share. Down the hall and through the dark, Bunny finds Dad fast asleep, oblivious to all the supplies Bunny offers him.
- [A World Wonder](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-world-wonder/) - FROM SARAH: For anyone who might be tempted to think that a life has to be sparkly and spectacular to be meaningful, this sweet picture book reminds us that true wonder comes from connection in our ordinary, beautiful lives. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ever since she was a little girl, Cora has dreamed of designing truly fantastical things, awe-inspiring structures that everyone recognizes as world wonders…and that’s exactly what she does!
- [Bedtime for Frances (Trophy Picture Books (Paperback))](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bedtime-for-frances-trophy-picture-books-paperback/) - **Description from Amazon: The big hand of the clock is at 12. The little hand is at 7. It is seven o' clock. It is bedtime for Frances. It may be bedtime for Frances, but before Frances can sleep, she needs a glass of milk, a kiss from Father, one from Mother, her teddy bear,
- [Wintergarden](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/wintergarden/) - FROM SARAH: The world is wintry outside, and a young girl and her mother plan an herb garden in the windowsill. Lovely, all the way through. There are even instructions in the back for starting a windowsill garden. FROM THE PUBLISHER: With a little bit of love and care, a few seeds nestled in pots, and a good windowsill, there’s no better time to make an herb garden with mom than in the dead of winter. Together, a young girl and her mother can grow everything you find in a spring herb garden, from oregano to parsley and baby greens, carefully tending their plants to watch them thrive, all while frigid snow falls just outside the window. The multiple harvests of fresh greens are just what they need to stay warm through the coldest and darkest season. When Spring finally arrives, there’s one thing on the girl’s mind: more seeds!
- [Miss Maple's Seeds](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/miss-maples-seeds/) - FROM SARAH: Eliza Wheeler is one of my all-time favorite illustrators, and this first book of hers is worth adding to your permanent collection. Lovely for any season. FROM THE PUBLISHER: What happens to seeds that don't sprout? Fortunately, they have Miss Maple to look after them. Every year, she rescues orphan seeds, taking them to her cozy maple tree house. All winter long, she nurtures them and teaches them the ways of seeds and the paths by which they might find their new homes. And come spring, she sends them off to take root out in the wide world and to sprout into the wonderful plants she knows they'll become.
- [Flora and the Jazzers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/flora-and-the-jazzers/) - FROM SARAH: Meet Flora, a ferret with a heart for music, written and illustrated by the incredible Astrid Sheckels! We are thrilled to share our dearest Flora with each one of you, and we hope you love her whimsical, beautiful, heartfelt story as much as we do. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A Cinderella-like animal story set in the 1920s for readers with a song in their heart, written and illustrated by Astrid Sheckels.
- [While Everyone Is Sleeping](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/while-everyone-is-sleeping/) - FROM SARAH: From our very own Waxwing Books, this picture book with gorgeous illustrations by Gabrielle Grimard will, we hope, become a bedtime favorite! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Just before first morning light, Little Shrew is awakened by the moon. A mysterious fragrance leads her to a garden of moonflowers, where moths flutter, crickets hum, and frogs and peepers keep the beat. Join Little Shrew’s merry romp in the moonlit garden in this bedtime story for adventurous souls.
- [The Little Books of the Little Brontës](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-little-books-of-the-little-brontes/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Many years ago, the four motherless children of the Brontë family — Charlotte, Branwell, Emily and Anne — lived in a windswept house by the moors with their father. Although their lives were often filled with sadness and their world was only as large as the distance they could walk, their INNER worlds were bound only by their imaginations. Hungry for stories, these children devoured novels and poetry, history and fables. And with the gift of a group of toy soldiers, they were inspired to make their own stories, and their own tiny books . . . a passion that would last them a lifetime. A moving and atmospheric story about the power of imagination, the joy of storytelling and the love of books, The Little Books of the Little Brontës will enchant both those who love these literary sisters and those who are learning about them for the first time. Includes an author's note, timeline of the Brontës' lives and a fun craft with instructions on creating your own little book.
- [Mama Seeton's Whistle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mama-seetons-whistle/) - FROM SARAH: I love this picture book, featuring Mama and Papa Seeton and their four beloved children who can be wooed home with a whistle for cake. Not enough people know about this book... it's a delight! FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Mama Seeton whistles, her children run home for chocolate cake, hugs, kisses, and shared memories. But as time passes, they travel farther and farther away from the familiar sound. Can mama's whistle be heard all over the world, and bring her children home one more time?
- [When You Can Swim](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/when-you-can-swim/) - FROM SARAH: A lovely tribute to the wonderful adventures that open to you... when you can swim. Especially helpful for any child who is currently a bit resistant to swim lessons. The illustrations are perfect. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this exploration of what it truly means to swim, expansive vignettes introduce sandpipers, tannin-soaked lakes, and the feeling of a small waterfall on sun-soaked shoulders. But what about those who are afraid of the water’s mysterious ways and resist learning to swim? Painting a compelling picture of the many joys and surprises that the water holds, artist and author Jack Wong has delivered an empowering, poetic journey that invites children to discover their confidence within to receive the warmth and wonder of the natural world.
- [The Gardener](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-gardener/) - It's the Great Depression, Uncle Jim is grumpy, and Lydia Grace is shipped off to live with him. She worries she'll have nowhere to plant her beloved seeds, and she also wonders if she'll ever see Uncle Jim smile. One of my all-time favorites.
- [Rain](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/rain-sam-usher/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sam wants to go out but it's pouring with rain, so he and Grandpa decide to stay inside until the rain stops. Sam drinks hot chocolate and reads his books and dreams of adventures while Grandpa gets on with his important paperwork. Grandpa seems to have a VERY important letter to write. Then that very important letter has to be posted, despite the rain and floods. As they finally go outside, Sam and Grandpa have a magical adventure.
- [The Fantastic Bureau of Imagination](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-fantastic-bureau-of-imagination/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every day, special figment agent Sparky delivers all the mail the FBI receives to the proper department, like the Office of the Unexplainable or the Department of Dreams. It's a big job, but Sparky keeps everything running smoothly . . . until disaster strikes when the Cave of Untold Stories overflows and threatens to topple the whole bureau. It turns out too many people have been holding in their big ideas, and now Sparky must recruit more agents to share their dreams, songs, and stories with the world.
- [The Outermost Mouse](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-outermost-mouse/) - FROM SARAH: I love this title so much I can barely stand it. I'm just so glad I live in a world where books like this one exist. Lauren Wolk's language paired with Kristen Adam's luminous illustrations are nothing short pure enjoyment. So grab your people and cozy up, you're in for a treat. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A tiny-but-mighty little mouse faces down an incoming storm to protect her home. A tribute to courage and the rugged beauty of Cape Cod from Newbery Honor–winning author Lauren Wolk.
- [Moon Song](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/moon-song/) - FROM SARAH: I saw this book at a book conference and had to pull it off the shelf and read it for myself. It's absolutely stunning and is a perfect winter read to share with your littlest readers who are still afraid of the dark. FROM THE PUBLISHER: On an island at the edge of a silvery sea, when the moon rises and night falls, a girl spins a story for her worried cousin to help him find comfort in the wintery dark. She invites him to see moonlight glittering in the forest, bioluminescence sparkling by the shore, and northern lights blazing in the sky. In the dark of the night, the whole world sings.
- [A Little More Beautiful](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-little-more-beautiful/) - FROM SARAH: My very first picture book, inspired by something Jeanne Birdsall (yes, THAT Jeanne Birdsall) said to me during a walk through her neighborhood in Northampton. Hear about the making of this book here and here! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sly as a fox and swift as a bird, Lou Alice is determined to leave each day a little more beautiful than she found it. But when she moves away from her little house, no one in town notices she's gone. No one, that is, except a little girl, who sets out to carry on Lou Alice's work. But doing so is not enough. Can the girl find a way of her own to make the world a little more beautiful?
- [Anne's Tragical Tea Party](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/annes-tragical-tea-party/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Anne loves having pretend tea parties by herself. She even decorates her room with branches and colorful leaves for the occasion. Marilla Cuthbert, who adopted Anne in the last year, wishes Anne would act a little more sensibly. One day, Marilla comes up with a plan to keep Anne out of mischief — Anne can host her very own tea party and invite her kindred spirit, Diana Barry! Anne is thrilled, and sets out to host the most lovely and grown-uppish tea party she can muster. But when she makes Diana sick by accidentally giving her the wrong drink, Diana's mother is furious. Can Anne be forgiven? Will she ever be allowed to play with Diana again?
- [Light and Air](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/light-and-air/) - FROM SARAH: This beautiful, heartfelt novel is the perfect addition to our Family Book Club collection. Filled with courageous characters and just the right amount of mystery, it’s a story about growing up, finding your voice, and learning that healing can happen in the most unexpected places. Recommended for ages 10 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Halle and her mother both come down with TB, they are shunned—and then they are sent to the J.N. Adam Tuberculosis Hospital: far from home, far from family, far from the world. Tucked away in the woods of upstate New York, the hospital is a closed and quiet place. But it is not, Halle learns, a prison. Free of her worried and difficult father for the first time in her life, she slowly discovers joy, family, and the healing power of honey on the children's ward, where the girls on the floor become her confidantes and sisters. But when Mama suffers a lung hemorrhage, their entire future—and recovery—is thrown into question....
- [Beneath the Swirling Sky](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beneath-the-swirling-sky/) - FROM SARAH: An exciting, page-turning read! One of my twins names this as his all-time favorite book, which is saying something! The many references to Van Gogh's artwork make it an ideal companion to picture study, but it's also just a great adventure. FROM THE PUBLISHER: After an experience he’d rather forget, Vincent is determined to be done with art. So when he and his little sister, Lili, spend spring break with their art conservator great-uncle, Vincent’s plan is to stay glued to his phone. That is, until Lili disappears into one of the world’s most famous paintings and Vincent learns his parents have been hiding something from him: Their family is the last of The Restorationists, a secret society with the power to travel through paintings—and a duty to protect them from evil forces. With Lili’s safety on the line, leaving art behind is no longer an option. Vincent must team up with his know-it-all second-cousin Georgia, wrestle with why his parents lied to him, and confront both his past and a future he never wanted. Young readers are invited into a captivating universe where paintings become a portal—and adventure and danger lurk beyond every canvas.
- [A True Home](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-true-home/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Mona the Mouse stumbles across the wondrous world of the Heartwood Hotel in the middle of a storm, she desperately hopes they'll let her stay. As it turns out, Mona is precisely the maid they need at the grandest hotel in Fernwood Forest, where animals come from far and wide for safety, luxury, and comfort.
- [Half Magic](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/half-magic/) - FROM SARAH It’s such a boring summer, so when Jane finds a coin, she wishes something exciting would happen. Of course, it does! A funny and classic family tale for all ages. FROM THE PUBLISHER: It all begins with a strange coin on a sun-warmed sidewalk. Jane finds the coin, and because she and her siblings are having the worst, most dreadfully boring summer ever, she idly wishes something exciting would happen. And something does: Her wish is granted. Or not quite. Only half of her wish comes true.
- [Beyond Mulberry Glen](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beyond-mulberry-glen/) - FROM SARAH: I loved this book so much, I published it as the first middle grade release from Waxwing Books! This hope-filled fantasy novel tells the story of Lydia Green, who has to face shifting library shelves, a creeping darkness, and the forest Tenebrae to bring light to her world. Read it aloud with the whole family. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A captivating tale filled with heartwarming characters and an undertone of hope for readers of all ages. Eleven-year-old Lydia Green doesn’t want anything to change. She lives happily in Mulberry Glen with her mismatched family of a fairy guardian, a philosopher, and twin troublemakers known as the Zs. But now, rumors swirl about The Darkness, a powerful force that dwells in the forest Tenebrae. Lydia knows The Darkness is nothing to be trifled with, but when a foolish choice by the Zs puts her family in danger, she must leave home and face the strange magical world of The Valleylands. Among the shifting library shelves and new friends of her quest, Lydia uncovers more questions than answers, and the Darkness begins to creep into her mind. If she wants to save her family, she will have to be braver than ever before.
- [The Hiding Place (A Graphic Novel)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-hiding-place-a-graphic-novel/) - FROM SARAH: I devoured this book in a single evening, and loved it every bit as much as the original The Hiding Place (also highly recommended). I think Corrie's story is best appreciated by teens and adults who are ready to discuss the weight of what happened to Jews and sympathizers during Hitler's time. FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's World War II. No one feels safe. But on a city corner in Holland one woman fights against injustice and darkness. In a quiet watchmaking shop, Corrie ten Boom and her close-knit family risk their lives to hide hundreds of Jews and others hunted by the Nazis in a secret hiding place they built into the old building. Until one day when Corrie and her family are betrayed. They're captured and sent in cattle cars to the notorious Nazi concentration camps to die. Yet even in that darkest of places, Corrie still fights. This is her incredible true story, now a visually stunning graphic novel. With more than 1,500 engaging full-color illustrations, this real-life heroine comes to life--showing how even in the most desperate, loneliest, and darkest of times, faith, hope, and love will ultimately triumph.
- [The Downstairs Girl](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-downstairs-girl/) - FROM SARAH: One of my best 2021 reads. This book, set in Atlanta during Reconstruction (post Civil War), features a heroine you will fall in love with and root for, an advice column that will steal your heart, and a story that will keep you turning pages. Recommended for ages 16+ for a bit of mature content (not so much explicit as implied). Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: By day, seventeen-year-old Jo Kuan works as a lady's maid for the cruel daughter of one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. But by night, Jo moonlights as the pseudonymous author of a newspaper advice column for the genteel Southern lady, "Dear Miss Sweetie." When her column becomes wildly popular, she uses the power of the pen to address some of society's ills, but she's not prepared for the backlash that follows.
- [Impossible Creatures](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/impossible-creatures/) - FROM SARAH: “Greater than the world’s chaos are its miracles.” Fablehaven meets The Giver in this unputdownable fantasy novel... probably my favorite fiction read of the year. Solid themes of redemption, sacrifice, love, and memory are the foundation of this riveting tale. The audiobook is especially well done, but you’ll also want a physical copy so you can see the gorgeous pictures of the creatures. Intensity and darkness-wise, it’s on par with the later Harry Potter books and begins with a murder, so read the first few chapters if you want to gauge its intensity before handing it to your kids. I'd recommend it for about ages 10 or 11 and up. Would be fantastic to read aloud with teens, as well. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The day that Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever. It’s the day he learned about the Archipelago—a cluster of unmapped islands where magical creatures of every kind have thrived for thousands of years, until now. And it’s the day he met Mal—a girl on the run, in desperate need of his help. Mal and Christopher embark on a wild adventure, racing from island to island, searching for someone who can explain why the magic is fading and why magical creatures are suddenly dying. They consult sphinxes, battle kraken, and negotiate with dragons. But the closer they get to the dark truth of what’s happening, the clearer it becomes: no one else can fix this. If the Archipelago is to be saved, Mal and Christopher will have to do it themselves. Katherine Rundell’s story crackles and roars with energy and delight. It is brought vividly to life with more than 60 illustrations, including a map and a bestiary of magical creatures.
- [The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-pleasures-of-reading-in-an-age-of-distraction/) - FROM SARAH: Alan Jacobs is one of my very favorite nonfiction writers. I feel smarter after I've read them, and like my soul has been spiffed up, too. Don't miss my conversations with Alan Jacobs on the RAR Podcast: #145 The Importance of Reading at Whim and #163: A Reader's Guide to a More Tranquil Mind. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In recent years, cultural commentators have sounded the alarm about the dire state of reading in America. Americans are not reading enough, they say, or reading the right books, in the right way. In this book, Baylor University Professor Alan Jacobs argues that, contrary to the doomsayers, reading is alive and well in America. And the best kind of reading of all is reading at whim.
- [Steeped in Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/steeped-in-stories/) - FROM SARAH: This is the book I recommend most often when I’m asked about troublesome content in classics. This gorgeous memoir of author Mitali Perkins’s reading life made me glad to be a reader, and eager to read even more. RAR Premium 2022 Mama Bookclub Selection. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Award-winning children's author Mitali Perkins grew up steeped in stories - escaping into her books on the fire escape of a Flushing apartment building and, later, finding solace in them as she navigated between the cultures of her suburban California school and her Bengali heritage at home.
- [Book Girl](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/book-girl/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When you hear a riveting story, does it thrill your heart and stir your soul? Do you hunger for truth and goodness? Do you secretly relate to Belle’s delight in the library in Beauty and the Beast? If so, you may be on your way to being a book girl. Books were always Sarah Clarkson’s delight. Raised in the company of the lively Anne of Green Gables, the brave Pevensie children of Narnia, and the wise Austen heroines, she discovered reading early on as a daily gift, a way of encountering the world in all its wonder. But what she came to realize as an adult was just how powerfully books had shaped her as a woman to live a story within that world, to be a lifelong learner, to grasp hope in struggle, and to create and act with courage. She’s convinced that books can do the same for you.
- [Jim Trelease's Read-Aloud Handbook: 8th Edition](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/jim-treleases-read-aloud-handbook-8th-edition/) - FROM SARAH The classic that has been beloved for decades, newly updated and revised by Cyndi Georgis. We're big fans of every edition of this book, but this newest one takes the cake! Listen to Sarah talk to Cyndi in episode 153 of the Read-Aloud Revival. FROM THE PUBLISHER The classic million-copy bestselling handbook on reading aloud to children--revised and updated for a new generation of readers.
- [Honey for a Child's Heart](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/honey-for-a-childs-heart/) - FROM SARAH: A CLASSIC and forever go-to resource, this gem is one I reach for over and over. The booklists alone are worth the read! FROM THE PUBLISHER Since its publication in 1969, this has been an essential guide for parents wanting to find the best books for their children. This family favorite is now revised and updated, including an annotated list of books for ages 0-12. A good book is a gateway into a wider world of wonder, beauty, delight, and adventure. But children don't stumble onto the best books by themselves. They need a parent's help. Author Gladys Hunt discusses everything from how to choose good books for your children to encouraging them to be avid readers.
- [Honey for a Teen's Heart](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/honey-for-a-teens-heart/) - Help Your Teen Catch the Lifelong Reading Bug. Honey for a Teen’s Heart spells out how good books can help you and your teenager communicate heart-to-heart about ideas, values, and the various issues of a Christian worldview. Sharing the adventure of a book lets both of you know the same people, see the same sights,
- [Honey for a Woman's Heart:  Growing Your World through Reading Great Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/honey-for-a-womans-heart-growing-your-world-through-reading-great-books/) - **Description from Amazon: Vibrates with encouragement for women who want to explore and enjoy the world of books Gladys Hunt, long-time advocate of reading and author of the cherished Honey for a Child’s Heart, has written this new book for busy women who want a wider worldview and stimulus for intellectual and emotional growth. Honey
- [The Enchanted Hour: The Miraculous Power of Reading Aloud in the Age of Distraction](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-enchanted-hour/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A Wall Street Journal writer’s conversation-changing look at how reading aloud makes adults and children smarter, happier, healthier, more successful and more closely attached, even as technology pulls in the other direction.
- [Bedtime Math](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bedtime-math/) - FROM SARAH: This one is so fun! Every short story is followed by three mathematical questions, scaffolded for “wee ones” up to big kids. It’s a “one and done” math lesson with giggles served on the side. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bedtime Math wants to change all that. Inside this book, families will find fun, mischief-making math problems to tackle―math that isn't just kid-friendly, but actually kid-appealing. With over 100 math riddles on topics from jalapeños and submarines to roller coasters and flamingos, this book bursts with math that looks nothing like school.
- [Mouse Count](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mouse-count/) - FROM SARAH: I absolutely love Ellen Stoll Walsh’s collage-art illustrations. This one is perfect for your earliest mathematicians who are learning to count to ten. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this charming companion to Mouse Paint, Ellen Stoll Walsh introduces the concept of counting forward and backward in a suspenseful story that will keep young readers guessing. “The rhythm follows the illustrations in a glissando; one can almost hear the background music.”--The Horn Book
- [Round Is a Tortilla](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/round-is-a-tortilla/) - FROM SARAH: Is there any better way to introduce geometric shapes than using food? I can’t think of one. The illustrations in this book are just as delicious as the rhythmic, rhyming text. Your readers will definitely want seconds! FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this lively picture book, children discover shapes all around them: rectangles are ice-cream carts and stone metates, while triangles are slices of watermelon and quesadillas. Many of the featured objects are Latino in origin, and all are universal in appeal. With rich illustrations, a fun-to-read rhyming text, and an informative glossary, this playful concept book will reinforce the shapes found in every child's day!
- [Ten Flashing Fireflies](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ten-flashing-fireflies/) - FROM SARAH: Can numbers dance in the dark? This beautifully illustrated picture book is full of summertime nostalgia, and manages to teach concrete math concepts along the way. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Luminous pictures and a buoyant, chant-aloud text, combine to make this two-way counting book as joyous and magical as catching fireflies on a summer night.
- [Math Curse](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/math-curse/) - FROM SARAH: This story is a hilarious, fast‑paced romp through a day full of mathematical thinking, packed with clever puzzles and the delightful chaos of seeing the world through “math‑colored glasses.” By the end, your readers will discover that math isn’t a curse at all—it’s a superpower hiding in plain sight. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Did you ever wake up to one of those days where everything is a problem? You have 10 things to do, but only 30 minutes until your bus leaves. Is there enough time? You have 3 shirts and 2 pairs of pants. Can you make 1 good outfit? Then you start to wonder: Why does everything have to be such a problem?
- [Millions to Measure](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/millions-to-measure/) - FROM SARAH: Our favorite Mathematical Magician is back in this follow-up story to How Much is a Million. With lively comparisons, silly examples, and big, bold numbers, this book turns abstract ideas into concrete, real-world concepts they use in everyday life. FROM THE PUBLISHER: There are millions of things to measure . . . and almost as many ways to measure them!
- [How Much Is a Million?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/how-much-is-a-million/) - FROM SARAH: A “Reading Rainbow” treasure! With the help of Marvelosissimo the Mathematical Magician, kids explore what a million looks like, how big a billion really is, and why a trillion is downright astonishing. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mathematician David M. Schwartz and illustrator Steven Kellog join forces to knock complex numbers down to size, with some help from Mavelossissimo the Mathematical Magician. It's a math class you'll never forget.
- [One Is a Snail, Ten is a Crab: A Counting by Feet Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-is-a-snail-ten-is-a-crab-a-counting-by-feet-book/) - FROM SARAH: This charming story is a sun‑splashed celebration of math that invites readers to play with numbers, invent crazy combinations, and see how many feet they can find in the world around them. FROM THE PUBLISHER: If one is a snail and two is a person, we must be counting by feet! Just follow the sign to the beach, where a bunch of fun-loving crabs, lounging dogs, gleeful insects, and bewildered-looking snails obligingly offer their feet for counting in a number of silly, surprising combinations -- from one to one hundred!
- [One Hundred Hungry Ants](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-hundred-hungry-ants/) - FROM SARAH: Another treasure from Elinor J. Pinczes! A great pick for those of us who know what it feels like to be in a hurry when we’re hungry. FROM THE PUBLISHER: One hundred hungry ants march off single file to sample a picnic, but when the going gets too slow, they divide into two rows of fifty, then four rows of twenty . . . until they take so long that the picnic is gone!
- [A Remainder of One](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-remainder-of-one/) - FROM SARAH: A playful story full of math mischief that’s perfect for anyone who loves patterns, problem‑solving, and triumphant underdogs (or should I say, underbugs?). FROM THE PUBLISHER: When the queen of her bugs demands that her army march in even lines, Private Joe divides the marchers into more and more lines so that he will not be left out of the parade.
- [The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-girl-with-a-mind-for-math/) - FROM SARAH: With a spark of curiosity, a splash of determination, and a whole lot of mathematical moxie, this inspiring story brings Raye Montague’s real‑life brilliance to life. This is a great one for anyone who needs to be reminded that they can do hard things. FROM THE PUBLISHER: After touring a German submarine in the early 1940s, young Raye set her sights on becoming an engineer. Little did she know sexism and racial inequality would challenge that dream every step of the way, even keeping her greatest career accomplishment a secret for decades.
- [The Lion's Share](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-lions-share/) - FROM SARAH: This adorable picture book uses fractions to show that generosity doesn’t need to be grand to be great. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Ant receives a special invitation to dine with Lion, she is ready to be on her best behavior. During dessert, the other guests do not mind their manners, and by the time the dessert cake reaches Ant, barely a crumb is left for her to share with the King!
- [Equal Shmequal](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/equal-shmequal/) - FROM SARAH: Perhaps “fairness” isn’t always simple, but it can be fun to explore. This lively picture book is perfect for sparking conversations about what makes things the same, different, or just right. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mouse and her friends want to play tug-of-war, but they'll need to use some everyday math to figure out how to make teams that are equal. As Mouse looks at various solutions she is not sure what it means to be equal. Nothing works until Mouse starts to think about it mathematically and divides the teams based on weight. Wonderful illustrations capture Mouse and her animal friends from whiskers to tails as they work to measure and equalize their teams based on size, weight, and effort.
- [Two of Everything](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/two-of-everything/) - FROM SARAH: I love the simple illustrations in this charming retelling of a Chinese folktale all about how doubling can be delightful…occasionally disastrous. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When old Mr. Haktak digs up a curious brass pot in his garden, he has no idea what use it can be. On his way home, Mr. Haktak decides to carry his coin purse in the mysterious pot. But when Mrs. Haktak's hairpin accidentally slips into the pot and she reaches in to retrieve it, the magic of the pot is revealed. Not only are there two hairpins inside, but there are also two purses!
- [Lemonade in Winter: A Book About Two Kids Counting Money](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lemonade-in-winter/) - FROM SARAH: A winter day, two unstoppable kids, and a business plan that makes absolutely zero sense make this hilarious book a frosty, fizzy adventure you'll want to join in on, too. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A beautifully restrained tribute to trust and tenderness shared by siblings; an entrepreneurship how-to that celebrates the thrill of the marketplace without shying away from its cold realities; and a parable about persistence. --Publishers Weekly
- [The Doorbell Rang](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-doorbell-rang/) - FROM SARAH: A plate of cookies, a hungry crowd, and one very busy doorbell make this story a classic you’ll want to read over and over. Who knew division could be so delicious? FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ma has made a dozen delicious cookies. It should be plenty for her two children. But then the doorbell rings - and rings and rings and rings.
- [Multiplying Menace: The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/multiplying-menace/) - FROM SARAH: With its playful storytelling and vivid illustrations, this hilarious book proves that multiplication isn’t just useful—it’s dangerous in the wrong hands. Expect giggles, wild math mishaps, and a villain who really needs a new hobby! FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's been 10 years since the queen defeated Rumpelstiltskin and now he's back to collect his payment from years before. He causes a stir in the kingdom by making mischief with his multiplying stick and threatens to do far worse if the debt is not repaid. It's up to Peter, the young prince, to take possession of the Rumpelstiltskin’s magical multiplying stick and learn how to use it—and multiply both whole numbers and fractions-- in order to restore peace to the kingdom.
- [One Odd Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-odd-day/) - FROM SARAH: Don’t miss the “Creative Minds” section at the back of this adorable book! It’s packed with odd-number facts, counting activities, and interactive challenges that add even more whimsy to this delightful read-aloud. FROM THE PUBLISHER: One Odd Day is a humorous, rhythmic, read-aloud story about a boy who awakens to find that everything around him is odd. His shirt has three sleeves and his dog has five legs. . . Things are no better at school either. Will his odd day end when he goes to bed that night?
- [Infinity and Me](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/infinity-and-me/) - FROM SARAH: What does infinity mean to you? This story turns a huge mathematical idea into something warm, personal, and beautifully visual. It’s perfect for sparking conversations about numbers, imagination, and the infinite possibilities of a curious mind. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When I looked up, I shivered. How many stars were in the sky? A million? A billion? Maybe the number was as big as infinity. I started to feel very, very small. How could I even think about something as big as infinity? Uma can't help feeling small when she peers up at the night sky.
- [Home in the Woods](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/home-in-the-woods/) - FROM SARAH: Based on a true story, this book tells of a brave woman and her eight children who restart their life from scratch in a ramshackle house in the woods. The power of resilience and the beauty of family shines through. A favorite. Meet the author/illustrator in RAR Premium. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This stunningly beautiful picture book from New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Eliza Wheeler is based on her grandmother's childhood and pays homage to a family's fortitude as they discover the meaning of home.
- [Little House in the Big Woods](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-house-in-the-big-woods/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The first in Laura’s story about her family of American pioneers. Join the Ingalls family as they celebrate Christmas and the harvest and their first trip to town.
- [Little House on the Prairie](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-house-on-the-prairie/) - The adventures continue for Laura Ingalls and her family as they leave their little house in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and set out for Kansas. They travel for many days in their covered wagon until they find the best spot to build their little house on the prairie. Soon they are planting and plowing,
- [Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-britches-father-and-i-were-ranchers/) - FROM SARAH: This one comes up again and again in podcast episodes! The first in Ralph Moody’s autobiographical series, this is a wonderful father-son story. Note: Does contain a few mature words that begin with H and D. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ralph Moody was eight years old in 1906 when his family moved from New Hampshire to a Colorado ranch. Through his eyes we experience the pleasures and perils of ranching there early in the twentieth century. Auctions and roundups, family picnics, irrigation wars, tornadoes and wind storms give authentic color to Little Britches. So do adventures, wonderfully told, that equip Ralph to take his father's place when it becomes necessary.
- [On to Oregon!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/on-to-oregon/) - FROM SARAH: Captain Sager leads his family across the Oregon Trail as they deal with animals, sickness and many big decisions. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The epic journey of the Sager children by covered wagon from Missouri to Oregon in 1848.
- [The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-oldest-student-how-mary-walker-learned-to-read/) - FROM SARAH: This inspiring true story of Mary Walker, who learned to read at age 116, is inspiring, hope-filled, and illustrated with Oge Mora's lovely collage style. Highly recommended. This one is an RAR Premium Family Book Club pick. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In 1848, Mary Walker was born into slavery. At age 15, she was freed, and by age 20, she was married and had her first child. By age 68, she had worked numerous jobs, including cooking, cleaning, babysitting, and selling sandwiches to raise money for her church. At 114, she was the last remaining member of her family. And at 116, she learned to read.
- [On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/on-the-edge-of-the-dark-sea-of-darkness/) - FROM SARAH: For fans of Lord of the Rings, The Princess Bride, and The Chronicles of Narnia. This fantastical journey is one our family's favorites. Excellent as an audiobook, as well (and it's kind of long, so if that intimidates you, opt for audio!) Don't miss my interview with Andrew Peterson for Author Access in RAR Premium.
- [The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-read-aloud-family/) - FROM SARAH: I wrote this book as a love note, of sorts, to the Read-Aloud Revival community. You'll find practical tips, inspiring stories, and booklists for every age. The audiobook won was nominated for an Audie Award! (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: USA Today Bestseller | The stories we read--and the conversations we have about them--help shape family traditions, create lifelong memories, and become part of our legacy. Reading aloud not only has the power to change a family--it has the power to change the world.
- [The Hiding Place](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-hiding-place/) - Corrie Ten Boom was dutch watchmaker who survived Hitler's concentration camps and became a heroine of the Resistance. A touching story worthy of many re-reads, I recommend this one for high schoolers and up.
- [The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe/) - FROM SARAH: Perhaps the greatest middle grade novel ever written. Is that too bold a statement? 😆 It doesn't matter how many times you read it, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe simply never disappoints. It's a perfect example of a whole-family read-aloud. I strongly recommend starting the Narnia series with this book and then reading the rest of the series in publication order. Also wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: The four Pevensie children are sent to live in a large house in the country, a house with many rooms, which are filled with many things. But one of the rooms is absolutely empty, except for a single piece of furniture: a large wardrobe.
- [Miss Rumphius](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/miss-rumphius/) - FROM SARAH: My all-time favorite picture book. This one is perfection in every way! Even though the audio version is only twelve minutes, it's worth the purchase! Read by Claire Danes and set to beautiful sound design. Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). The story of little Alice, whose grandfather invites her to travel the globe, come home to the salty sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful. Listen to my special edition podcast episode about the author. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Barbara Cooney's story of Alice Rumphius, who longed to travel the world, live in a house by the sea, and do something to make the world more beautiful, has a timeless quality that resonates with each new generation.
- [Number the Stars](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/number-the-stars/) - This short book is unforgettable. Watch the Danish resistance through the eyes of 10-year-old Annemarie Johansen, just as the German troops begin their campaign to "relocate" all the Jews of Denmark. Your kids can meet author Lois Lowry in her Author Access video replay in RAR Premium.
- [All the Light We Cannot See](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/all-the-light-we-cannot-see/) - FROM SARAH: A haunting and beautifully written account of young lives impacted by World War II. There's a reason this book received worldwide critical acclaim, and took the author a decade to write. Recommended for ages 18+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony Doerr, the beautiful, stunningly ambitious instant New York Times bestseller about a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II.
- [Little Women](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-women/) - FROM SARAH: The March sisters are each distinctive in their own way, but they band together to help their mother while their father is serving in the Civil War. We selected this book for our summer 2023 Mama Book Club pick. RAR Premium members can access the Mama Book Club Guide here. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the family, they have to rely on one another. Whether they're putting on a play, forming a secret society, or celebrating Christmas, there's one thing they can't help wondering: Will Father return home safely?
- [The Story of All Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-story-of-all-stories/) - FROM SARAH: A beautiful children's Bible belongs on every child's bookshelf, and this one is absolutely breathtaking. The words and images pair seamlessly, bringing the Story of All Stories to life in your lap. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Enter into the most important tale of all: the true story of God’s love for you. Experience the wonder and excitement of salvation history through Emily Stimpson Chapman’s compelling storytelling and Diana Renzina’s beautiful illustrations.
- [Aesop's Fables](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/aesops-fables/) - FROM SARAH: Aesop's Fables are a must-read childhood staple, and this collection illustrated by Charles Santore is particularly wonderful. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Captivating the hearts and minds of kids and adults for generations, Aesop, a former Greek slave, developed simple and meaningful adventures featuring animals or insects to teach a moral standard or lesson for
- [The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-fellowship-of-the-ring/) - FROM SARAH: The obvious recommendation. If your teen hasn't read this yet, it's time! :) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Frodo and his pals set out on a journey to find the Ruling Ring. Will the Hobbits’ friendships be enough to keep them safe?
- [County Fair (Little House Picture Book)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/county-fair-little-house-picture-book/) - FROM SARAH: I'm a big fan of this whole series of picture books, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series. This set is worth owning for your permanent collection! FROM THE PUBLISHER: It’s an exciting day for Almanzo as the Wilder family visits the county fair in this second My First Little House Book adapted from Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic Farmer Boy.
- [Rain Makes Applesauce](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/rain-makes-applesauce/) - FROM SARAH: I do love a book of nonsense, and this is just the book of nonsense I reach for in September. FROM THE PUBLISHER: So begins this award-winning collection of nonsense verse and images. A story-hour favorite since it was first published in 1964, this beloved read-aloud has been carefully remastered to bring back the rich, vivid details of its Caldecott Honor-winning artwork.
- [Johnny Appleseed](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/johnny-appleseed-kellogg/) - FROM SARAH: The legend of Johnny Appleseed, with rich illustrations. Your library probably has this one! FROM THE PUBLISHER: The larger-than-life story of a true American hero -- John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Kellogg "is ideal as interpreter of this fascinating man....[His] color has never been so rich and luxuriant....An affectionate portrayal, enthusiastically accomplished." -- Booklist.
- [Little Tree](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-tree/) - FROM SARAH: What a vibrant and colorful book in an unusual shape! A charming story about a pear tree in all of its stages. I'm not a huge fan of lift-the-flap books myself, but I know many kids adore them, and this one satisfies. :) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Watch a tiny seed grow through the seasons into a fine pear tree in this beautifully presented first book from artist/illustrator Jenny Bowers. This upmarket lift-flap format, showcasing vibrant artwork with 25 flaps to discover, is teamed with charming text, making this the perfect interactive primer to a key scientific topic.
- [Autumn Story (Brambly Hedge)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/autumn-story-brambly-hedge/) - FROM SARAH: I have a thing for storybook mice. (That's probably understating things a bit, ahem.) And these stories by Jill Barklem take the cake! Autumn Story is a lovely addition to your fall book basket. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bad weather is on the way and the autumn crops are still not gathered in! Quickly, all the mice of Brambly Hedge set to work to finish the harvesting before the rain begins. Primrose, Lord Woodmouse's daughter, meant to help, but somehow she daydreamed her way over the cornfield and into the Chestnut Woods, and before she knew it, she was lost.
- [Apple Cake: A Gratitude](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/apple-cake-a-gratitude/) - FROM SARAH: Especially good for your youngest readers. I very much love Genevieve's sweet, warm illustrations in this short, readable fall story. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this simple rhyming story from the author of Held in Love, a child says thank you for the gifts nature provides, from hazelnuts in the hedge to apples from the tree, eggs from the hens to milk from the cow. Eventually, the family has enough ingredients to make something special… a delicious apple cake!
- [Apple Picking Time](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/apple-picking-time/) - FROM SARAH: Rich and warm in illustration style. I read this one to my kids just about every year. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the rich, warm colors of autumn, here's a slice of American history as we watch Anna and her extended family help with the town's traditional fall apple harvest. Now available in paperback.
- [The House in the Night](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-house-in-the-night/) - FROM SARAH: Beth Krommes' scratchboard illustrations, punctuated by droplets of gold make this a stand-out book. Worth owning for your permanent collection. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Beside the house are nighttime things both comforting and intriguing--a bed, many books--and outside, too, there are sources of light and joy--the moon, the sky--that reveal a reassuring order in the universe.
- [Quick As a Cricket](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/quick-as-a-cricket/) - FROM SARAH: The writing in this book is just too much fun, and the illustrations can't be beat! This comes from the same husband/wife team that gave us King Bidgood's in the Bathtub and The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A celebration of a child's growing self awareness, and a prime example of how books can contribute to this. Whether brave or shy, strong or weak, in the end the young boy celebrates all different, apparently contradictory parts of himself.
- [My Awesome Summer](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-awesome-summer/) - FROM SARAH: The diary of a praying mantis. Funny and informative. See if your library has it! FROM THE PUBLISHER: "May 17: I was born today! It's a beautiful, sunny spring day!" This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing bug: she can make herself look like a stick to hide from predators, she can swivel her head all the way around, and when she's grown up she'll even be able to fly!
- [A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-ladys-guide-to-fortune-hunting/) - FROM SARAH: The most reading fun I've had in ages! This utterly hilarious historical rom-com was a joy to read, start to finish. For fans of Jane Austen, who need something light and easy and unputdownable. Excellent for teens, as well. I highly recommend you listen to it on Audible. Eleanor Tomlinson is an exquisite narrator. (LibroFM) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Kitty Talbot needs a fortune. Or rather, she needs a husband who has a fortune. Left with her father’s massive debts, she has only twelve weeks to save her family from ruin. Kitty has never been one to back down from a challenge, so she leaves home and heads toward the most dangerous battleground in all of England: the London season.
- [We're Going on a Bear Hunt](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/were-going-on-a-bear-hunt/) - FROM SARAH: I once interviewed the author of this book, and she told me something surprising—that's not a dad in the pictures, it's an older brother! Makes you want them to get away even more now, doesn't it? 😉 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Beloved for more than 30 years, this award-winning classic from Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury celebrates the joys of an afternoon outdoors with family.
- [Swimmy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/swimmy/) - FROM SARAH: A wonder-filled picture book about the ocean, but also about friendship, teamwork, and kindness. A classic from Leo Lionni! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Deep in the sea lives a happy school of fish. Their watery world is full of wonders, but there is also danger, and the little fish are afraid to come out of hiding . . . until Swimmy comes along. Swimmy shows his friends how—with ingenuity and team work—they can overcome any danger.
- [Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/moon-a-peek-through-picture-book/) - FROM SARAH: Clever! Britta Teckentrup created a peek-through format for this one that teaches kids about the phases of the moon. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Over deserts and forests, Arctic tundra and tropical beaches, the moon shines down on creatures around the world. Children will love discovering how it changes from day to day as the lunar cycle is shown through clever peek-through holes, each revealing the moon in a different size and shape.
- [Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/down-to-the-sea-with-mr-magee/) - FROM SARAH: Mr. Magee's adventures are always worth the trouble, and this one is especially good for summer days! Chris Van Dusen can RHYME, I'll tell you what! FROM THE PUBLISHER: FROM THE PUBLISHER: With enough lunch for three, Mr. Magee and his dog Dee head out to the sea. But what begins as a fun day in the sun turns a bit bumpy when one playful whale decides to say hello. Soon the crew that once was floating finds themselves flying! How will they get down? Who will come to their rescue? And when will they ever get to eat lunch? Down to the Sea with Mr. Magee is a great read-aloud book, sure to provide fits of giggles.
- [Bringing the Outside In](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bringing-the-outside-in/) - FROM SARAH: This book is true to its name — it brings the glory of the outdoors into your home. It makes me want to get outside and will be sure to make you and your crew eager for your next adventure. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Nothing takes the place of splashing in a puddle or jumping into a pile of autumn leaves. Along with the mud and sand that gets tracked indoors come memories that live forever! Mary McKenna Siddals has written a joyous anthem that encourages children to play in the dirt. It will surely resonate with today’s overscheduled as well as sedentary kids, and their parents.
- [A House for Hermit Crab](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-house-for-hermit-crab/) - FROM SARAH: Eric Carle's vibrant illustrations and gentle storytelling make this tale of Hermit Crab's quest for a new home a charming and read. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Hermit Crab seeks the perfect home—and learns to appreciate change—in this Ready-to-Read edition of Eric Carle’s beloved story.In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home.
- [My Book of Little House Paper Dolls](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-book-of-little-house-paper-dolls/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Inspired by the beloved Little House series, these beautiful paper dolls will transport you back to pioneer life. From baking with Ma to dancing to Pa’s fiddle music, now you too can be a part of Laura and Mary’s fun in the Big Woods. A thoughtful gift for crafters and Little House fans.
- [My Little House Craft Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-little-house-craft-book/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In her beloved Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder tells of her pioneer childhood growing up on the American frontier. Because their resources were limited, Laura and her family had to make most of their own household items, using whatever materials were available. Inside this book are easy, step-by-step instructions for 18 crafts straight from the pages of Laura's Little House books. With just a few simple supplies, you’ll be on your way to making fun and useful pioneer crafts that you'll cherish forever.
- [The Little House Cookbook](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-little-house-cookbook/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This award-winning cookbook features more than 100 of the recipes that Laura Ingalls Wilder chronicles in her classic Little House books.
- [Little Libraries, Big Heroes](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-libraries-big-heroes/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: From an award-winning author and illustrator, the inspiring story of how the Little Free Library organization brings communities together through books, from founder Todd Bol’s first installation to the creation of more than 75,000 mini-libraries around the world.
- [Grand Canyon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/grand-canyon/) - **Description from Amazon: Rivers wind through earth, cutting down and eroding the soil for millions of years, creating a cavity in the ground 277 miles long, 18 miles wide, and more than a mile deep known as the Grand Canyon. Home to an astonishing variety of plants and animals that have lived and evolved within
- [One Plastic Bag: Isatou Ceesay and the Recycling Women of the Gambia](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-plastic-bag/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The inspiring true story of how one African woman began a movement to recycle the plastic bags that were polluting her community.
- [Water Is Water: A Book About the Water Cycle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/water-is-water-a-book-about-the-water-cycle/) - FROM SARAH: One of the most innovative nonfiction picture books I've ever seen. Do not miss it! (Especially good for when you're learning about the water cycle, but you can read it with enjoyment anytime.) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Drip. Sip. Pour me a cup. Water is water unless...it heats up. A picture about the water cycle? Oh, but this one is a delight! Your older kids will be delighted by the many surprising ways water shows up in our lives.
- [Abe Lincoln Crosses a Creek](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/abe-lincoln-crosses-a-creek/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Learn the story of what really happened to Honest Abe when he was just a kid in this nonfiction picture book that's perfect for President's Day and every day!
- [A Boy Called Dickens](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-boy-called-dickens/) - FROM SARAH: A delightful picture book biography about the man who wrote some of the most famous novels of all time, including A Christmas Carol and Oliver Twist. FROM THE PUBLISHER: For years Dickens kept the story of his own childhood a secret. Yet it is a story worth telling. For it helps us remember how much we all might lose when a child's dreams don't come true...
- [Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/drawing-is-magic-discovering-yourself-in-a-sketchbook/) - **Description from Amazon: A sketchbook is an essential tool for the growth of any aspiring artist, but its blank pages can be daunting to even the most motivated. Obsessed with perfection, many wind up treating their sketchbooks more like portfolios than playgrounds. In Drawing Is Magic, author John Hendrix teaches aspiring and advanced artists to
- [The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-faithful-spy-dietrich-bonhoeffer-and-the-plot-to-kill-hitler/) - FROM SARAH: A graphic novel that I highly recommend… even if you don’t usually like graphic novels! This one tells the true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's courageous stand during Hitler's rise to power. Recommended for ages 14+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Adolf Hitler’s Nazi party is gaining strength and becoming more menacing every day. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor upset by the complacency of the German church toward the suffering around it, forms a breakaway church to speak out against the establishment.
- [The Miracles of Jesus](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-miracles-of-jesus/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: After Jesus of Nazareth was baptized, he began his public life, and he performed many miracles. Inspired by Romanesque art, Tomie dePaola brings the New Testament to life as he retells the stories of twelve miracles in the Bible.
- [The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-jesus-storybook-bible-2/) - **Description from Amazon: The bestselling The Jesus Storybook Bible, written by Sally Lloyd-Jones and illustrated by Jago, is celebrating its phenomenal success with this beautiful clothbound gift edition that includes a ribbon marker. The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the Story beneath all the stories in the Bible. From Noah to Moses to the great King
- [Carter Reads the Newspaper](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/carter-reads-the-newspaper/) - FROM SARAH: This inspiring true story shows how a love of reading can change the world. I love how it highlights the power of perseverance—reminding us that the stories we read shape the way we see history and ourselves. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Carter G. Woodson was born to two formerly enslaved people ten years after the end of the Civil War. Though his father could not read, he believed in being an informed citizen. So Carter read the newspaper to him every day. When he was still a teenager, Carter went to work in the coal mines.
- [Fannie in the Kitchen](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fannie-in-the-kitchen/) - **Description from Amazon: Marcia enjoys being her mother's helper, so she's hurt when Mother hires Fannie Farmer to prepare family's meals. But sure enough Fannie's charm (and griddle cakes!) win Marcia over, and she finds herself cooking up delights she never thought possible!
- [Ordinary, Extraordinary Jane Austen](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ordinary-extraordinary-jane-austen/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A gorgeous and inspiring picture book biography of Jane Austen, one of the most beloved writers of all time, from award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson.It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of our greatest writers.But before that, she was just an ordinary girl.
- [Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt (Reading Rainbow Books)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sweet-clara-and-the-freedom-quilt-reading-rainbow-books/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: An inspiring tale of creativity and determination on the Underground Railroad from Coretta Scott King Award winner James Ransome and acclaimed author Deborah Hopkinson.Clara, a slave and seamstress on Home Plantation, dreams of freedom—not just for herself, but for her family and friends.
- [Flying Deep](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/flying-deep/) - FROM SARAH: This book is an excellent adventurous for those curious about both history and science (and those who simply want to be). Join Alvin on his incredible adventure to the depths of the sea in search of the Titanic. Pairs wonderfully with other RAR favorites, Manfish, and Family Book Club selection, Otis and Will. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Climb aboard Alvin, the famous deep-sea submersible credited with helping to find the Titanic, and take a trip two miles down to the bottom of the ocean.
- [Shark Lady](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/shark-lady-the-true-story-of-how-eugenie-clark-became-the-oceans-most-fearless-scientist/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Eugenie Clark fell in love with sharks from the first moment she saw them at the aquarium. She couldn't imagine anything more exciting than studying these graceful creatures. But Eugenie quickly discovered that many people believed sharks to be ugly and scary--and they didn't think women should be scientists.
- [Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/manfish-a-story-of-jacques-cousteau/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Before Jacques Cousteau became an internationally known oceanographer and champion of the seas, he was a curious little boy. In this lovely biography, poetic text and gorgeous paintings combine to create a portrait of Jacques Cousteau that is as magical as it is inspiring.
- [Don't Trust Fish](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dont-trust-fish/) - FROM SARAH: This book begins like a nature guide and quickly devolves into chaos...in the best way possible. If you need a laugh (and honestly, who doesn't?), pick up a copy of this gem at your local library or bookstore. You won't be disappointed, I promise. FROM THE PUBLISHER: An absurdly laugh-out-loud funny picture book about the villainy of fish, illustrated by National Book Award-winning creator Dan Santat.
- [My Even Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-even-day/) - FROM SARAH: A story full of energy, pattern recognition, and delightful silliness, this hilarious book just might have you and your people wandering around looking for “evens” in your own home. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this delightful, rhythmic sequel to One Odd Day, the young boy awakens to find that it is another strange day now everything is even, and his mother has two heads! This time, a school field trip to the zoo is dealt with in an odd, but even-handed manner. And, like its predecessor, children will s...
- [Billions of Bricks: A Counting Book About Building](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/billions-of-bricks-a-counting-book-about-building/) - FROM SARAH: You all know I love a good rhyming picture book. Billions of Bricks is a sweet introduction to counting, making it ideal for your littlest crew members, and quite delectable to read aloud. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Two, four, six. Look at all the bricks! Grab a hard hat and all your tools, and get ready for a construction adventure in counting! This clever, rhyming picture book leads readers through a day in the life of a construction crew building with bricks.
- [Spaghetti And Meatballs For All!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/spaghetti-and-meatballs-for-all/) - FROM SARAH: I'm no math fan (I mean, this isn't the Math Revival for a reason!) but a good book can make just about anything more enjoyable. Pick up a copy at your local library or bookshop to bring a little more laughter into your math lessons. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Kids will exercise their early math skills with this bestselling picture book--now available in Scholastic Bookshelf!
- [I'm Trying to Love Math](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/im-trying-to-love-math/) - FROM SARAH: Who else can relate to this adorable picture book? It’s a perfect read‑aloud for encouraging kids to see math not as something to fear, but as something to explore, investigate, and *maybe* even love. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Children's Choice Award winner Bethany Barton applies her signature humor to the scariest subject of all: math! Do multiplication tables give you hives? Do you break out in a sweat when you see more than a few numbers hanging out together?
- [Anno's Counting Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/annos-counting-book/) - FROM SARAH: In this captivating wordless picture book, Mitsumasa Anno invites readers to explore numbers through the changing seasons in a small village. This one is perfect for preschoolers and early mathematicians who are just beginning to understand number sense, but the beautiful illustrations make it a great pick for readers of all ages. Anno’s Counting Book FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every child is a natural mathematician, according to Mitsumasa Anno. Children are constantly comparing and classifying things and events they observe around them. As they try to bring sense and order into what they observe, they are actually performing basic mathematical feats.
- [Sir Cumference and the First Round Table](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sir-cumference-and-the-first-round-table/) - FROM SARAH: A classic for a reason! Sir Cumference always brings a little giggle and lots of problem-solving silliness to our math lessons. Check out the whole series! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Join Sir Cumference, Lady Di of Ameter, and their son Radius for wordplay, puns, and problem solving in this geometry-packed math adventure. King Arthur was a good ruler, but now he needs a good ruler. What would you do if the neighboring kingdom were threatening war?
- [My Kentucky Moonlight School](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-kentucky-moonlight-school/) - FROM SARAH: This fascinating picture book introduces readers to the real Moonlight Schools of early‑1900s Kentucky, where adults who never had the chance to learn to read attended classes at night. It’s hopeful and inspiring, and the perfect compliment to Waxwing’s own Books Up the Mountain. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Best-selling Kentucky author Kim Michele Richardson’s delightful picture book is based on the early twentieth century’s real-life Moonlight Schools, pairing engaging, authentic text with vibrant, energetic artwork to craft a heartfelt and timely reminder of the power of education to connect and change lives.
- [The Burning Season](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-burning-season/) - FROM SARAH: Caroline Starr Rose, a master of lyrical prose, delivers an absolutely riveting novel-in-verse. I recommend this story for readers aged 12 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Twelve-year-old Opal is preparing to become a fourth-generation lookout on Wolf Mountain, deep in the New Mexico wilderness. She, Mom, and Gran live at ten thousand feet in a single room at the top of a fire tower. They are responsible for spotting any hint of smoke before it becomes an uncontrollable blaze. But Opal has a secret: she’s deathly afraid of fire.
- [Mary On Horseback](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mary-on-horseback/) - FROM SARAH: Told in three incredible true stories, Mary on Horseback shows how one woman’s courage and compassion transformed the lives of families who had little access to medical care. I’d recommend it for readers 8 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mary Breckinridge, trained as a nurse during World War I, rode on horseback into the isolated mountains of Appalachia and never looked back. Instead, she spent her life fording icy streams and climbing untracked mountains to bring medical help to those in need. More nurses on horseback joined Mary . . . and the Frontier Nursing Service was born. Mary’s story is amazing. And it is true.
- [The Library](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-library/) - FROM SARAH: You guys, this book. It's one of my very favorites. For all of us who can relate to stacks of books so high we can’t open our front doors! When your own collection of favorites is that big, all that’s left to do is share them. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Elizabeth Brown doesn't like to play with dolls and she doesnt like to skate. What she does like to do is read books. Lots of books. The only problem is that her library has gotten so big she can't even use her front door anymore. What should Elizabeth Brown do? Start her own public library, of course! With charming verse and watercolors Sarah Stewart and David Small celebrate one of America's oldest and finest institutions.
- [The Library Bus](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-library-bus/) - FROM SARAH: Illustrated by one of our very own Waxwing illustrators, Gabrielle Grimard, The Library Bus is a pervasive story of light in the darkness. Pairs perfectly with Books Up the Mountain. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Author Bahram Rahman grew up in Afghanistan during years of civil war and the restrictive Taliban regime of 1996-2001. He wrote The Library Bus to tell new generations about the struggles of women who, like his own sister, were forbidden to learn.
- [Books by Horseback](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/books-by-horseback/) - FROM SARAH: This beautiful picture book represents the stories of many brave women who traveled the dangerous paths of Appalachia to deliver books to families in the hills of Kentucky. If you loved Books Up the Mountain by Caroline Starr Rose, you'll be sure to enjoy Books By Horseback. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Edith, a young Pack Horse Librarian, and her faithful horse Dan, adventure through rough terrain and a pending storm in order to deliver books to kids who desperately need them in this richly illustrated tale. Edith, like all Pack Horse Librarians, heroically risked their own safety to serve the most vulnerable members of their community. Librarians like Edith helped an entire generation learn to read and gain lifesaving knowledge in a critical time in history.
- [Junia, The Book Mule of Troublesome Creek](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/junia-the-book-mule-of-troublesome-creek/) - FROM SARAH: This vibrant picture book tells the story of a determined librarian and her faithful companion Junia, a sure-footed mule with hope in her saddlebags. You will be inspired by the courage and perseverance of this incredible team as they deliver stories to readers all across the rugged hills of Kentucky. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Junia, the beloved, spunky mule from the bestselling The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series, comes to vivid life for young readers in this picture book tribute to Kentucky's Great Depression Pack Horse Library Project.
- [That Book Woman](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/that-book-woman/) - FROM SARAH: David Small’s expressive illustrations and Heather Henson’s tender storytelling are a love letter to the real women of the Pack Horse Library Project and the power of books to open worlds, soften hearts, and change a life—one reader at a time. FROM THE PUBLISHER: An exquisitely illustrated paean to everyone who struggles to learn how to read, and to everyone who won’t give up on them.
- [The Quiet Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-quiet-book/) - FROM SARAH: You will read this one over and over again. What’s your favorite kind of quiet? Mine will obviously always have to do with a lollipop. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This irresistibly charming bedtime classic explores all the different quiets that can fill a child's days from morning until night. Sweet, beautifully rendered bears, rabbits, fish, birds, and iguanas propel the story far beyond words.
- [Outside In](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/outside-in/) - FROM SARAH: I love the way Deborah Underwood’s illustrations capture entire stories in each image. This stunning picture book is tribute to the nature that is not always as far away as we think. FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the New York Times best-selling author behind The Quiet Book comes a mindful contemplation on the many ways nature affects our everyday lives, even when we're stuck inside. Five starred reviews!
- [Bear Came Along](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bear-came-along/) - FROM SARAH: In this joyful, Caldecott Honor adventure, a tumble into a river becomes a wild ride with an adorable crew of forest friends. This story reminds us that sometimes the destination is not nearly as exciting as the adventure along the way. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This hilarious picture book and heartfelt message celebrates the joy and fun that's in store when you embark together on a ride of a lifetime.
- [Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hidden-figures/) - FROM SARAH: This picture book introduces young readers to the real‑life “human computers” whose calculations powered rockets, guided astronauts, and changed what was possible. A fantastic read! FROM THE PUBLISHER: They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. And they did so during a time when being black and a woman limited what they could do. But they worked hard. They persisted. And they used their genius minds to change the world.
- [The Boy Who Loved Math: The Improbable Life of Paul Erdos](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-boy-who-loved-math-the-improbable-life-of-paul-erdos/) - FROM SARAH: A fascinating look at one of the world’s most eccentric mathematicians. LeUyen Pham’s richly detailed illustrations weave mathematical ideas into every page, capturing Paul Erdős’s brilliance and childlike joy. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Most people think of mathematicians as solitary, working away in isolation. And, it's true, many of them do. But Paul Erdos never followed the usual path. At the age of four, he could ask you when you were born and then calculate the number of seconds you had been alive in his head.
- [Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/nothing-stopped-sophie/) - FROM SARAH: An “impossible” math problem is no problem for Sophie! This beautifully told biography, paired with Barbara McClintock’s intricate illustrations, is a tribute to the power of perseverance and the truth inside each one of us that we can do hard things. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The true story of eighteenth-century mathematician Sophie Germain, who solved the unsolvable to achieve her dream.When her parents took away her candles to keep their young daughter from studying math...nothing stopped Sophie.
- [Because Barbara](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/because-barbara/) - FROM SARAH: My first picture book biography! This one tells the story of one of the world's greatest picture book illustrators, Barbara Cooney, and is illustrated by Eileen Ryan Ewen. Order now wherever books are sold! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Legendary picture book creator Barbara Cooney once noticed that the library in her little town by the sea needed attention. A library, she knew, should be a kind of paradise. And because Barbara did whatever she set her mind to, she made it one. Follow Barbara from New York to Maine, from the shores of Greece to the mountains of Appalachia, as she captures their beauty and creates some of the most magnificent books for children ever published.
- [The War of the Maps](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-war-of-the-maps/) - FROM SARAH: I recommend this book for fans of Peter Nimble who are 14+. Please note that the protagonists in The War of the Maps are older in this book, and the violence and intensity escalates quite a bit from earlier books in the series. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This epic middle-grade adventure—companion to Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes and Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard—will take readers to the very ends of the earth . . . and beyond. From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Night Gardener and Sweep.
- [Chanticleer and the Fox](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/chanticleer-and-the-fox/) - FROM SARAH: Barbara Cooney's Caldecott Award-winning book. This Chaucer retelling is among my all-time favorite picture books. Perfect for a Middle Ages study, a farmyard study, or when you just want to snuggle in with a darn good story. This is an RAR Premium Family Book Club pick for spring 2024. FROM THE PUBLISHER King of the barnyard, Chanticleer struts about all day. When a fox bursts into his domain, dupes him into crowing, and then grabs him in a viselike grip, Chanticleer must do some quick thinking to save himself and his barnyard kingdom.
- [Ox-Cart Man](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ox-cart-man/) - FROM SARAH: This book is amazing in its simplicity and beauty, both in the text and the pictures. Listen to my special edition episode about the illustrator, Barbara Cooney, on the RAR Podcast. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Thus begins a lyrical journey through the days and weeks, the months, and the changing seasons in the life of one New Englander and his family. The oxcart man packs his goods - the wool from his sheep, the shawl his wife made, the mittens his daughter knitted, and the linen they wove.
- [The Mythmakers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-mythmakers/) - FROM SARAH: An absolutely stunning graphic novel about the friendship between J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis. I thought I knew a lot about their friendship going in to this one, but I learned so much! This is John Hendrix at his best, which is saying a lot, because I'm a big fan! Highly recommended. I think teens and adults will enjoy it best, regardless of where they shelve it at your library or bookstore. ;) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Through narrative and comic panels, Hendrix chronicles Lewis and Tolkien’s near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men’s horrific tour of the trenches of World War I to their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and then the foreshadowing, action, and aftermath of World War II. He reveals the shared story of their friendship, in all its ups and downs, that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn’t considered suitable for adult reading, but the domain of children), shaped major story/theme ideas, and shifted their ideas about the potential of mythology and faith.
- [Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/becoming-mrs-lewis-the-improbable-love-story-of-joy-davidman-and-c-s-lewis/) - Now a USA TODAY and Publishers Weekly bestseller! “Patti Callahan seems to have found the story she was born to tell in this tale of unlikely friendship turned true love between Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis, that tests the bounds of faith and radically alters both of their lives. Their connection comes to life
- [Once Upon a Wardrobe](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/once-upon-a-wardrobe/) - FROM SARAH: Fans of C.S. Lewis and Susan Meissner, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. A fictionalized biography that will make you pine for Narnia (and wish you studied at Oxford). I loved everything about this book. Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: When college student Megs approaches author C. S. Lewis with her younger brother’s request to find out if Narnia is real, he instead takes her on a magical journey through the moments in his life that led to his greatest creation.
- [Narwhal: Unicorn of the Arctic](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/narwhal-unicorn-of-the-arctic/) - FROM SARAH: I LOVE this nonfiction picture book. Use it for science, a fabulous read aloud or nature study. Your kids are sure to pore over the luscious illustrations! FROM THE PUBLISHER: When winter ice covers the Arctic Ocean, a narwhal pokes his head through a patch of open water, his tusk--a six-foot long tooth--pointed to the sky. Join this mammal as he jousts with another narwhal, floats with his pod, and uses echolocation to find his prey. When warmer weather arrives, he will migrate towards summer ground. But he must be careful! Predators--orcas and polar bears--will be hungry and looking for a meal.... How will the narwhal escape? Will he be able to return to the winter bay?
- [The Hobbit](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-hobbit/) - FROM SARAH: A listener to the podcast told us that this illustrated version of The Hobbit turned her kids into J.R.R. Tolkien enthusiasts! Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: A beautiful gift edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's enchanting tale, fully illustrated by Jemima Catlin.
- [Bird By Bird](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bird-by-bird/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: For a quarter century, more than a million readers—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne’s father—also a writer—in the iconic passage that gives the book its title.
- [The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-chronicles-of-narnia-box-set/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: C. S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia has captivated readers of all ages for over sixty years, enchanting them with fantastical talking creatures, epic battles between good and evil, and magical doorways into new lands. This box set includes mass market editions of all seven titles in The Chronicles of Narnia, in chronological order: The Magician's Nephew; The
- [Painting Wonder](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/painting-wonder/) - FROM SARAH: It's no secret that I LOVE a good picture book biography, and this is one of my very favorites! Gorgeously illustrated and beautifully told, Katie Wray Schon has created a wonderful tribute to Pauline Baynes, who created illustrations of Middle Earth and Narnia that will forever be etched in our hearts. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Just in time for the 75th anniversary of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe comes Painting Wonder, an enchanting picture book biography about the artist whose illustrations brought the worlds of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien to life. Young Pauline Baynes lives in India, a land of towering mountains, sparkling lakes, and bright flowers. She even has a pet monkey that joins her for tea. Then her life takes a turn, and Pauline is sent to dreary England. Books bring light and color to her world, so she sets out to paint the stories she loves. Years later, two iconic authors see her paintings and know she’s the illustrator for their stories―of fire-breathing dragons, towering giants, a golden lion, and four brave children. Follow Pauline into some of the most beloved and prominent landscapes in all of children’s literature: the magical lands of J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.
- [Hannah Coulter](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hannah-coulter/) - FROM SARAH: As the perfect introduction to Wendell Berry’s books, Hannah Coulter is like taking a deep breath; it’s a long pause, a moment of quiet in the midst of a world that can be filled with so much noise. We are thrilled to include it in our Mama Book Club library, knowing it will bring so much encouragement and peace to everyone who reads it. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Hannah Coulter is Wendell Berry’s seventh novel and his first to employ the voice of a woman character in its telling. Hannah, the now-elderly narrator, recounts the love she has for the land and for her community. She remembers each of her two husbands, and all places and community connections threatened by twentieth-century technologies. At risk is the whole culture of family farming, hope redeemed when her wayward and once lost grandson, Virgil, returns to his rural home place to work the farm.
- [Nine Months: Before a Baby Is Born](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/nine-months-before-a-baby-is-born/) - **Description from Amazon: Join a family of three who spend nine whole months waiting, from a frosty winter through a sun-dappled summer, until finally . . . a baby is here. A 2019 Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Recipient A soon-to-be big sister and her parents prepare for the arrival of a new baby
- [The Lost Legend](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-lost-legend/) - FROM SARAH: A delightful return to the world of Heather and Pickett for those who loved The Green Ember. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Heather and Picket must protect their precious charge in the forbidding wilderness, then return to face off against the crystal key conspirators. Intrepid detective Fiona Black looks for clues to unlock an ancient mystery’s connection to the present. Helmer, Jo, and the faithful heroes of the cause all fight on as rabbitkind’s resistance teeters on the edge of collapse.
- [At Home in Mitford](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/at-home-in-mitford/) - FROM SARAH: I fell in love with the small town of Mitford and its delightful cast of characters. Witness the immeasurable patience of Father Tim as he delves into the all-encompassing job of caring for his parishioners and their host of ordinary, at times extraordinary, and oftentimes hilarious, circumstances. FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old. Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.
- [The Children of Noisy Village](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-children-of-noisy-village/) - FROM SARAH: From the author of Pippi Longstocking, this is the tale of close-knit families spread out amongst three farms in Sweden. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Go crayfishing in the summer at Nocken, “dipping in the pot” at Christmastime with Lisa and Karl, and join Britta and Anna who know the best way to go about “nutting” for the New Year. In this gently humorous tale, master storyteller Astrid Lindgren takes us through a year in the lives and customs of six Swedish children living on a group of three farms in the countryside.
- [Honey... Honey... Lion!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/honey-honey-lion/) - FROM SARAH: Jan Brett’s signature side-panel illustrations and lush landscapes bring this energetic tale to life! With its rhythmic storytelling and rich visual details, this book invites readers to linger on every page and cheer as justice—sticky, golden, and delicious—is finally served. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The African plains provide a stunning environment for Jan Brett's latest animal adventure. For as long as anyone can remember, the honeyguide bird and the African honey badger have been partners when it comes to honey: Honeyguide finds the honeycomb, Badger breaks it open, and they share the sweetness inside. But this day, Badger keeps all the honey for himself. Foolish Badger! In no time, Honeyguide leads Badger on a fast chase. Badger thinks it's for honey, but Honeyguide has a surprise waiting for her greedy friend.
- [The Kingfisher Atlas of the Medieval World](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-kingfisher-atlas-of-the-medieval-world/) - FROM SARAH: For your map-lovers, a collection of what the world looked like geographically during the middle ages. FROM THE PUBLISHER: With sixteen full-color maps showing what the world was like from A.D. 500 to 1450, this book is sure to capture in the attention of students interested in knights and castles, Vikings, Crusades, the Aztecs, and the Incas.
- [Waiting for the Biblioburro](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/waiting-for-the-biblioburro/) - FROM SARAH: In a small village in Colombia, a young girl waits for the man who brings books across mountains and valleys to readers like her. This darling picture book is an homage to the hard-working people who brought stories to remote areas all over the world. If you love this story, be sure to check out Waxwing’s beautiful picture book, Books Up the Mountain, the story of a woman who brought books to rural Appalachia during the Great Depression. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Inspired by the heroic efforts of real-life librarian Luis Soriano, award-winning picture book creators Monica Brown and John Parra introduce readers to the mobile library that journeys over mountains and through valleys to bring literacy and culture to rural Colombia, and to the children who wait for the BiblioBurro.
- [Nesting](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/nesting/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this black-and-white picture book highlighted with robin’s egg blue, the reader will follow two robins as they build a nest with twigs and grass. Then mother robin lays four beautiful blue eggs and will keep the eggs warm in the nest until they hatch into four baby robins.
- [Modern Miss Mason](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/modern-miss-mason/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Modern Miss Mason is your invitation into an adventure, a call to turn a corner on your already incredible journey of parenting and let Leah Boden show you the fresh face of an age-old perspective on motherhood, childhood, and education.
- [The Confessions](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-confessions/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A masterful, new translation of a perennial classic, now available in pocket size! The Confessions of Saint Augustine is considered the all time number one Christian classic. Augustine undertook his greatest piece of writing with the conviction that God wanted him to make this confession. The Confessions are, in fact, an extended poetic, passionate, intimate prayer.
- [Their Future Is Shining Bright](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/their-future-is-shining-bright/) - FROM SARAH: This book is an incredible resource for homeschooling the high school years. Rachel masters the balance between practical tips and resources and heart encouragement for the journey. Highly recommend. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Whether you are thinking about homeschooling for the first time or continuing your child’s educational journey at home, Their Future is Shining Bright is more than a guide; it’s an invitation to reimagine the high school years as a time of God-given growth, closeness, exploration, and boundless potential.
- [The Divine Comedy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-divine-comedy/) - Belonging in the immortal company of the great works of literature, Dante Alighieri’s poetic masterpiece, The Divine Comedy, is a moving human drama, an unforgettable visionary journey through the infinite torment of Hell, up the arduous slopes of Purgatory, and on to the glorious realm of Paradise—the sphere of universal harmony and eternal salvation.
- [Orthodoxy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/orthodoxy/) - **Description from Amazon: “Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, "Do it again"; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony. But perhaps God is
- [Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dark-emperor-and-other-poems-of-the-night/) - ** Description from Amazon: A 2011 Newbery Honor Book Come feel the cool and shadowed breeze, come smell your way among the trees, come touch rough bark and leathered leaves: Welcome to the night. Welcome to the night, where mice stir and furry moths flutter. Where snails spiral into shells as orb spiders circle in
- [Owl Moon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/owl-moon/) - FROM SARAH: Everything Jane Yolen writes has a touch of magic to it, including this simple story about a girl and her father going “owling.” A beautiful tale to warm your winter. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Distinguished author Jane Yolen has created a gentle, poetic story that lovingly depicts the special companionship of a young child
- [Wake Up, Island](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/wake-up-island/) - **Description from Amazon: Wake up, little one, a soft voice beckons, the world around you is already stirring. As Wake Up, Island gently rouses the sleepy child, it summons a world of nature coming to life on a summer island in the magical North Woods. Sunlit fingers touch the shores, pine trees stretch their limbs, and
- [The Art Thief](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-art-thief/) - FROM SARAH: This book is a fascinating true story about the most prolific art thief of all time. It's well-paced and hard to put down and is the perfect nonfiction read if you're in the mood for something a little different! Recommended for adults. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, Michael Finkel gives us one of the most remarkable true-crime narratives of our times, a riveting story of art, theft, love, and an insatiable hunger to possess beauty at any cost.
- [The Hundred-Year Barn](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-hundred-year-barn/) - FROM SARAH: I love this book so much, I selected it for its own Family Book Club at RAR Premium. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Newbery Medal-winning author Patricia MacLachlan’s poignant text and award-winning artist Kenard Pak’s gentle and rustic illustrations paint the picture of a beautiful red barn and the people who call it home.
- [Sleep Tight, Farm](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sleep-tight-farm/) - A captivating exploration of how a family gets a farm ready for the snow of winter, Sleep Tight Farm lyrically connects each growing season to the preparations at the very end of the farm year. This beautiful and informative book paints a fascinating picture of what winter means to the farm year and to the
- [Whose Knees are These?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/whose-knees-are-these/) - FROM SARAH: Takes a loving look at knees from the vantage point of a mother's lap. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A vibrant, playful verse that celebrates a beautiful brown baby's sweet little knees, for fans of Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes.
- [Pythagoras and the Ratios: A Math Adventure](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pythagoras-and-the-ratios-a-math-adventure-charlesbridge-math-adventures/) - FROM SARAH: This adorable read-aloud combines music, math, and bright illustrations to deliver a story full of humor and heart, proving that a little practice can create something magical—especially when you’re rocking out with friends. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Pythagoras and his cousins want to win a music contest, but first they must figure out how to play their instruments in tune, something that's never been done before.
- [One Grain of Rice](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-grain-of-rice/) - FROM SARAH: With dazzling illustrations and a surprising math twist, this clever tale is perfect for kids who love stories where the smallest hero outsmarts the biggest problem. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Long ago in India, there lived a raja who believed that he was wise and fair. But every year he kept nearly all of the people's rice for himself. Then when famine came, the raja refused to share the rice, and the people went hungry. Then a village girl named Rani devises a clever plan.
- [Pigeon Math](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pigeon-math/) - FROM SARAH: Lively illustrations and a hilarious narrator make learning math skills feel like pure fun. This one is sure to make your littlest mathematicians count their giggles. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Telling a story about pigeons should be simple. But what's a narrator to do when the number of feathered friends is constantly changing? Can our intrepid storyteller use math facts to keep up with the unstable quantities. . . or is this pigeon-centric tale doomed?
- [All Creatures Great and Small](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/all-creatures-great-and-small/) - FROM SARAH: There is nothing more cozy and comforting than curling up with James Herriot’s stories of the animals in the Yorkshire countryside. This is a forever-favorite and deserves a spot on everyone’s shelf. FROM THE PUBLISHER: For over forty years, generations of readers have thrilled to Herriot's marvelous tales, deep love of life, and extraordinary storytelling abilities. For decades, Herriot roamed the remote, beautiful Yorkshire Dales, treating every patient that came his way from smallest to largest, and observing animals and humans alike with his keen, loving eye.
- [The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-1/) - FROM SARAH: Set in 1880s London, this series is full of Victorian England flavor, but with characters so relatable and genuine that you feel you could meet them in present-day. Emma herself is the kind of heroine you'd love to have as a friend, and she becomes that through her journal entries. The series is wonderfully witty, full of subtle humor, hidden details, and incredible character development. At present, there are eight-volumes in this series, with more planned from the author. The content is clean, and this could be a series enjoyed by teens as well. Half the RAR team is obsessed with these books! FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s. Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.
- [Meditations for Mortals](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/meditations-for-mortals/) - FROM SARAH: My favorite book by Oliver Burkeman yet! I underlined and highlighted so many passages. This is structured to be read a little every day for 4 weeks, but I just gobbled it up in a week and then kept it on my favorite bookshelf so I can refer to it often. Recommended for anyone who likes to think about making good use of their time but also prioritizes relationships. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Addressing the fundamental questions about how to live, Meditations for Mortals offers a powerful new way to take action on what counts: a guiding philosophy of life Oliver Burkeman calls “imperfectionism.” It helps us tackle challenges as they crop up in our daily lives: our finite time, the lure of distraction, the impossibility of doing anything perfectly, the feeling that the world is spinning out of control.
- [Beneath the Wide Silk Sky](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beneath-the-wide-silk-sky/) - FROM SARAH: This is a powerful YA historical fiction about a young Japanese-American girl and her family in a small town in Western Washington, where they've carved out their lives through hard labor and loss. Then the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 happens, and everything changes. I was absolutely riveted by this powerful and inspiring story. I appreciated the author's note about her own family's history and how the internment of Japanese-Americans in the 1940s impacted them. This book was clean, though deals with mature topics, particularly regarding racism and assault, discretion advised. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Stunning, devastating, poignant: Debut author Emily Inouye Huey paints an intimate portrait of the racism faced by America's Japanese population during WWII. Perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Sharon Cameron.
- [The Umbrella Mouse](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-umbrella-mouse/) - FROM SARAH: This is a UK version, and there is some use of language in this version of the book that keep it from being widely recommended at RAR. It is, however, one of my own favorite reads! You can easily edit the language on the fly if you read it aloud. FROM THE PUBLISHER: 1944, and London is under attack. Young mouse Pip Hanway's safe and quiet world is turned upside down when her home, umbrella shop James Smith & Sons, is destroyed by a bomb. Orphaned and alone, she must begin a perilous quest to find a new home. But the only way to get there is by joining Noah’s Ark, a secret gang of animals fighting with the resistance in France, operating beneath the feet of the human soldiers. Danger is everywhere and as the enemy closes in, Pip must risk everything to save her new friends.
- [California or Dust](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/california-or-dust/) - FROM SARAH: If you loved Light and Air, you will not want to miss Mindy Nichols Wendell’s next release. A powerful story of the devastation of the Dust Bowl—and the courage of those who survived it. FROM THE PUBLISHER:
- [Fever 1793](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fever-1793/) - FROM SARAH: Perfect for readers who love history brought vividly to life. This gripping young adult novel offers a powerful look at a moment when ordinary people were called to extraordinary bravery. I’d recommend it for readers 15 and up who love survival stories based on real events. FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's summer during the late eighteenth century in Philadelphia, and Mattie Cook is caught in the middle of a plague that sweeps the city and destroys everything in its path. When her mother becomes gravely ill, Mattie and her grandfather discover the yellow fever cannot be outrun. Based on the true events of the yellow fever epidemic of 1793, this one is a page-turner.
- [Bear Feels Sick](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bear-feels-sick/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sweet Bear isn’t feeling well at all. He is achy, sneezy, wheezy, and just plain sick! He’s in no shape to go outside to play. So Mole, Hare, Mouse, and the rest of the gang try to make Bear feel as comfortable as possible in his cave. Bear starts to get better—but as soon as Bear is well, all of his friends get sick!
- [A Sick Day for Amos McGee](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-sick-day-for-amos-mcgee/) - FROM SARAH: One of the sweetest stories of friendship there is! You'll absolutely love this Caldecott-winning tale - it makes the perfect read-aloud for the whole family. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Friends come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. In Amos McGee's case, all sorts of species, too! Every day he spends a little bit of time with each of his friends at the zoo, running races with the tortoise, keeping the shy penguin company, and even reading bedtime stories to the owl. But when Amos is too sick to make it to the zoo, his animal friends decide it's time they returned the favor.
- [The Trumpet of the Swan](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/trumpet-of-the-swan/) - FROM SARAH: You may know E .B. White best from Charlotte's Web or Stuart Little, but his delightful storytelling shines in this book, which beautifully describes both the natural world, and the nature of friendship. Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: Like the rest of his family, Louis is a trumpeter swan. But unlike his four brothers and sisters, Louis can't trumpet joyfully. In fact, he can't even make a sound. And since he can't trumpet his love, the beautiful swan Serena pays absolutely no attention to him.
- [Redwall](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/redwall/) - FROM SARAH: Redwall Abbey is a quiet and peaceful place, just as the mice like it. But an evil one-eyed rat wants ownership of the abbey. An unlikely hero emerges in this action packed tale, which might be a good pick for fans of The Green Ember. Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: The question in this first volume is resoundingly clear: What can the peace-loving mice of Redwall Abbey do to defend themselves against Cluny the Scourge and his battle-seasoned army of rats?
- [C. S. Lewis: A Life](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/c-s-lewis-a-life/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In C.S. Lewis―A Life, Alister McGrath, prolific author and respected professor at King’s College of London, paints a definitive portrait of the life of C. S. Lewis. After thoroughly examining recently published Lewis correspondence, Alister challenges some of the previously held beliefs about the exact timing of Lewis’s shift from atheism to theism and then to Christianity. He paints a portrait of an eccentric thinker who became an inspiring, though reluctant, prophet for our times.
- [The Ramona Quimby Collection](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-ramona-quimby-audio-collection/) - (Audible | LibroFM) FROM THE PUBLISHER: The scrapes she gets herself into—like wearing pajamas to school or accidentally making egg yolk shampoo—are funny and heartwarming, and sometimes embarrassing. No matter what, Ramona’s lively, curious spirit shines through. Now, with lively art by Jacqueline Rogers, here are four of Beverly Cleary’s favorite Ramona titles in one collection!
- [Rainbow Valley](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/rainbow-valley/) - FROM SARAH: For those who can't get enough of Anne (I mean, is that even possible?!), join her whimsical, bustling family on their glorious adventure simple, sweet childhood brings. Pure delight. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Anne Shirley is all grown up and happily married to Gilbert, with six lively children. Just like their mother, they love playing among the sun-dappled trees around their home.
- [Encyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/encyclopedia-brown-boy-detective/) - FROM SARAH: This is the series that turned my struggling reader into a voracious one. I read the first book aloud and then ran out of "time" to read the rest... so he read them himself. ;) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Leroy Brown, boy detective, not only solves his own cases -- he also occasionally helps out his policeman dad with the biggest mysteries in Idaville.
- [Treasure Island](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/treasure-island/) - **Description from Amazon: Treasure Island is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". First published as a book on 23 May 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine Young Folks between 1881 and 1882 under the title Treasure Island or, the mutiny of the
- [Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sweep-the-story-of-a-girl-and-her-monster/) - FROM SARAH: Jonathan Auxier is one of my very favorite storytellers- don't miss his episode on the Read-Aloud Revival podcast. He's also a favorite WOW: Writers on Writing presenter in RAR Premium! This is my favorite of his books and also one of my all-time favorite reads. I learned so much, and my heart grew
- [Song for a Whale](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/song-for-a-whale/) - FROM AUDREY: This book was recommended to me by one of our members and I absolutely loved it. Iris's story is filled with heart and determination in all the best ways. It will leave you filled with a deeper sense of wonder for the vast and mysterious beauty of the world. Excellent on audio! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Full of heart and poignancy, this affecting story by sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly shows how a little determination can make big waves.
- [Glitch](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/glitch/) - FROM SARAH: If you could change history, would you? Page-turner alert! This time-travel story is unputdownable. I’d be inclined to recommend it for 10-15’s, but my 18-year-old told me it was the best book she’s read all year. So let’s just say 10+. 😁⁣ It’d make a fun read-aloud, or a great pick for a
- [How to Make an Apple Pie and See the World (Dragonfly Books)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/how-to-make-an-apple-pie-and-see-the-world/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Preschool to Early Elementary Independent Reading Level: 2.8
- [Whose Waves These Are](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/whose-waves-these-are/) - **Description from Amazon: In the wake of WWII, a grieving fisherman submits a poem to a local newspaper: a rallying cry for hope, purpose . . . and rocks. Send me a rock for the person you lost, and I will build something life-giving. When the poem spreads farther than he ever intended, Robert Bliss's
- [Blueberries for Sal](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/blueberries-for-sal/) - FROM SARAH: If you're going to Maine anytime soon, pair reading this book with a trip to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, where you can see Nancy Schön's sculpture of Sal's Bear. This charming story of a girl and a bear cub both collecting blueberries is a timeless classic. Every home library needs it. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sal goes blueberry picking with mama, but it turns out a mama bear and baby bear had the same idea. Wait - will the right babies go home with the right mamas?
- [Make Way for Ducklings](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/make-way-for-ducklings/) - FROM SARAH: A book for the ages. I talked all about the making of this book on this special edition of the RAR podcast! Truly, this book is perfect in every way. Make sure you own a copy. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Another classic from Robert McCloskey! Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are searching for the perfect place to raise their family. Will they find a place to call home?
- [And Then It's Spring](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/and-then-its-spring/) - FROM SARAH: Goodness, I just love Julie Fogliano's writing, and this is one of my favorites! Check your library to see if they have it. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Following a snow-filled winter, a young boy and his dog decide that they've had enough of all that brown and resolve to plant a garden.
- [Daisy Comes Home](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/daisy-comes-home/) - One of my favorites by Jan Brett. This heartwarming tale tells the story of Mei Mei and her happy hens. But one of the hens, Daisy, is not always so happy....
- [One Small Square Woods](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-small-square-woods/) - FROM SARAH: Explore habitats from around the world, or in your own backyard, with books from this series. Some of the titles are out-of-print but can still be found used online and make great additions to your nature and science bookshelves. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The woods are full of puzzles to be solved, clues to be found. Inspired by this book's hints and fun-filled experiments and activities, and using only simple equipment, young readers unlock the closely guarded secrets of the woods­­from the strange meetings of lazy butterflies, to the miraculous "walking" of a twig, to the riddle of why the leaves turn color and fall. One small square at a time, these "detectives" plunge deeper and deeper into ancient mysteries­­without ever getting lost. Beautifully illustrated, Woods offers a picture field guide, a glossary-index, and a resource list.
- [National Geographic Book of Animal Poetry](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/national-geographic-book-of-animal-poetry/) - FROM SARAH: You’ve never experienced the wild like this! Curated with young readers in mind but enchanting for adults too, this anthology blends science, imagination, and artistry into a joyful read-aloud that’s sure to inspire poetry of your own. FROM THE PUBLISHER Lovingly selected by U.S. Children's Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis and paired with vibrant animal photography, this collection of poems is an exuberant celebration of the animal kingdom and a beautiful introduction to this genre of literature.
- [The Man Who Didn't Like Animals](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-man-who-didnt-like-animals/) - FROM SARAH: I love an origin story, and this adorable picture book does not disappoint. It’s a joy to read aloud and will keep even your littlest listeners begging you to open it again and again. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Who was Old MacDonald before he had a farm? A New York Times bestselling duo brings us this freshly imagined origin story about the storied farmer and his animal friends. Brilliantly illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham. There once was a man who loved his tidy home and who didn’t like animals. Then, one day, a cat appeared. The man and the cat both liked napping and watching the rain and eating dinner precisely at six. Well, maybe this one animal could stay. Next came a dog . . . This bighearted and funny tale with delightful artwork from Caldecott Honor artist LeUyen Pham celebrates the joy of embracing new perspectives.
- [Galahad and the Grail](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/galahad-and-the-grail/) - FROM SARAH: From songwriter, poet, and academic Malcolm Guite comes a wild and winsome retelling of King Arthur and his knights. A new classic for the contemporary audience longing for timeless tales of adventure. I highly recommend for all fans of The Wilderking Trilogy and The Wingfeather Saga. Purchase right from Rabbit Room Press here. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this first volume of Merlin's Isle, join the prophesied youth, Sir Galahad, and the other knights of the quest as they set out from Camelot to achieve the Holy Grail. The accomplishment of their goal will not only heal the wounded Fisher-King, but will bring about the long hoped-for healing of the land itself.
- [Dear Duck, Please Come](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dear-duck-please-come/) - FROM SARAH: Writing this book was probably the most fun I've ever had. Charles Santoso's illustrations do more than bring it to life—they give it heart. Am I allowed to have a favorite book from those I've written? If I am, this is it. 🥰 FROM THE PUBLISHER: A lighthearted romp through Piney Glen with a band of friends who learn that friendship isn’t about fixing each other’s problems but about being there for each other.
- [When Alexander Graced the Table](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/when-alexander-graced-the-table/) - FROM SARAH: The warm, saturated illustrations in this picture book are as warm and delicious as the text — filled with family, love, and lemon meringue pie. Gather the ones you love around your table and savor it together; perfect for readers and chefs of all ages. FROM THE PUBLISHER: For the first time, it’s up to Alexander to contribute a dish for the table, something warm and satisfying, with just the right amount of sweetness—something that the whole family will love and, most of all, will make his dad proud. It’s time for Alexander to spread that Sunday joy!
- [Blue on Blue](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/blue-on-blue/) - Discover the joys of a wild rainstorm in this poetic picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Medalist. Join a farming family as they experience the full range of a thrilling seaside thunderstorm—from the wild wind and the very first drops; to the pouring, pouring rain; to the wonderful messy mud after the sun returns! With
- [A Light in the Window](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-light-in-the-window/) - FROM SARAH: Continue on in the beloved series with the lovable residents of Mitford from the first book, plus a few new faces. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this beautifully crafted second novel in the Mitford series, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jan Karon delivers a love story that's both heartwarming and hilarious.
- [Miss Buncle's Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/miss-buncles-book/) - FROM SARAH: A little like Jane Austen, a little like Mitford, a little like Anne of Green Gables. I listened to this while walking my dog and lost count of how often I burst out laughing. The characterization alone is enough to keep you riveted! Highly recommended for mamas who need to get swept up into a good story. (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: Barbara Buncle is in a bind. Times are harsh, and Barbara's bank account has seen better days. Maybe she could sell a novel . . . if she knew any stories. Stumped for ideas, Barbara draws inspiration from her fellow residents of Silverstream, the little English village she knows inside and out. To her surprise, the novel is a smash. It's a good thing she wrote under a pseudonym, because the folks of Silverstream are in an uproar!
- [As You Like It: Arkangel Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/as-you-like-it-arkangel-shakespeare/) - FROM SARAH: There are many wonderful audio productions of Shakespeare's plays. Those done by Arkangel are reliably well done. Recommended for ages 7+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This pastoral comedy is one of Shakespeare's best loved, owing to its delightful heroine - the wise, witty, and virtuous Rosalind. Rosalind, daughter of the deposed Duke Senior, is
- [One Small Square Tropical Rain Forest](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-small-square-tropical-rain-forest/) - FROM SARAH: Explore habitats from around the world, or in your own backyard, with books from this series. Some of the titles are out-of-print but can still be found used online and make great additions to your nature and science bookshelves. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bats and big cats. Armies of ants. Squawking parrots. Strangling figs. From the ground up to the tree tops, the tropical rainforest teems with life. Stunning drawings, step-by-step experiments, fun-to-do activities, and fascinating facts abound in this magical exploration of an essential ecosystem, in danger of disappearing forever.
- [One Small Square African Savanna](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-small-square-african-savanna/) - FROM SARAH: Explore habitats from around the world, or in your own backyard, with books from this series. Some of the titles are out-of-print but can still be found used online and make great additions to your nature and science bookshelves. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The African grasslands stretch across the continent below the Sahara. In a swuare of land about the size of a living room, children will see animals they might have encountered only at the zoo. . .discover the rewards and dangers of their natural home. . .and observe how these creatures live with each other in a changing, endangered environment. It's an exciting journey of discovery, coming to you from the One Small Square series of interactive science and nature books. . .where the next stop could be as near as your backyard or as far as half a world away.
- [The 3 Little Dassies](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-three-little-dassies/) - FROM SARAH: Jan based this book on a fascinating experience she and her husband shared on a trip to Namibia in Africa. She says, "One morning we climbed up and sat by a freshwater spring. Sunny on the reddish rocks were little rock Dassies, the cutest and most unusual creatures you can imagine with a big bump of a nose like a koala bear, bright eyes and soft fur. A redheaded Agama lizard came along and acted as if he owned the place.” This delightful tale is reminiscent of The Three Little Pigs, filled with all the delight and whimsy of Jan Brett. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bold African patterns and prints fill the stunning borders, but it is the dassies in their bright, colorful dresses and hats that steal the show in this irresistible tale, perfect for reading aloud.
- [The Complete Father Brown Mysteries](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-complete-father-brown/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Complete Father Brown Mysteries by G. K. Chesterton Father Brown, one of the most intelligent and attractive characters to emerge from English detective fiction, first made ...
- [Common Sense 101: Lessons from Chesterton](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/common-sense/) - **Description from Amazon: Dale Ahlquist, the President of the American Chesterton Society, and author of G. K. Chesterton -The Apostle of Common Sense, presents a book of wonderful insights on how to "look at the whole world through the eyes of Chesterton". Since, as he says, "Chesterton wrote about everything", there is an ocean of his
- [The Tiny Seed](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tiny-seed/) - FROM SARAH: Another classic from Eric Carle! Be sure to include this one in your gardening/seeds/springtime stack. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Eric Carle’s classic story of the life cycle of a flower is told through the adventures of a tiny seed. This mini-book includes a piece of detachable seed-embedded paper housed on the inside front cover. Readers can plant the entire piece of paper and watch as their very own tiny seeds grow into beautiful wildflowers.
- [Birds](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/birds/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Range maps show where each bird is found, and handy tables at the back of the book contain a wealth of additional information about migration, eggs, nests, and food. This is the perfect bird book for beginners at any age.
- [Spring Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/spring-story/) - FROM SARAH: Two words for you: Brambly Hedge. Just add them all to your home library already! :) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Step into the exquisite, miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge in this beautiful new edition of the classic picture book. Wilfred woke early. It was his birthday. He had lots of lovely presents, but the best one was a surprise… Mr Apple had organised a secret celebration picnic and all the m...
- [The Burgess Seashore Book for Children](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-burgess-seashore-book-for-children/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Veteran storyteller and nature lover Thornton W. Burgess provides fascinating information to young readers as he describes coastal areas along the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way he weaves the area's many life forms into an entertaining tale that's also an illustrated guide to the seashore's natural history.
- [Wildflowers (A Golden Guide from St. Martin's Press)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/wildflowers-a-golden-guide-from-st-martins-press/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This eBook is best viewed on a color device.This is a practical beginner's guide to the most common American wildflowers. Emphasis is on those with showy petals and those that the amateur is most likely to see.
- [Farm Anatomy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/farm-anatomy/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living.
- [Nature Anatomy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/nature-anatomy/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman’s whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look more closely at the world all around you.
- [Big Anthony: His Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/big-anthony-his-story/) - Fans of Tomie dePaola’s kindly Strega Nona will love this charming look at the early days of her good-hearted but clumsy helper Big Anthony. From the day he is born, Big Anthony never pays attention. As a boy, he leaves the gates of the farm open and all the animals escape. As a young man
- [Tony's Bread](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tonys-bread/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In a tale explaining the naming of Italy's sweet bread "panettone"--Tony's bread--the reader is introduced to Angelo, a rich nobleman, Tony, a fame-seeking baker, his daughter Serafina, and the three "aunties" who make everybody's wishes become reality.
- [The Secret of the Swamp King](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-secret-of-the-swamp-king-wilderking-trilogy/) - **Description from Amazon: As book two opens, Aidan is living in the court of King Darrow. He has become best friends with Darrow's son Steren, and he enjoys great favor among the courtiers. But King Darrow's suspicion is growing and his insecurity causes him to hate the young man who saved his kingdom. Concerned about
- [The Way of the Wilderking](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-way-of-the-wilderking/) - **Description from Amazon: Aidan Errolson, recently returned home to Corenwald, learns of a new party of Aidanites who believe he is the destined king to overthrow the tyrant King Darrow.
- [Phantastes](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/phantastes/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The book is about the narrator’s (Anodos) dream-like adventures in fairyland, where he confronts tree-spirits and the shadow, sojourns to the palace of the fairy queen, and searches for the spirit of the earth. The tale is vintage MacDonald, conveying a profound sadness and a poignant longing for death.
- [Mariner](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mariner/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this rich new biography, academic, priest and poet Malcolm Guite draws out how with an uncanny clarity, image after image and event after event in the poem became emblems of what Coleridge was later to suffer and discover. Of course 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' is more than just an individual's story: it is also a profound exploration of the human condition and, as Coleridge says in his gloss, our 'loneliness and fixedness'. But the poem also offers hope, release, and recovery; and Guite also draws out the continuing relevance of Coleridge's life and writing to our own time.
- [The Bark of the Bog Owl](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-bark-of-the-bog-owl/) - FROM SARAH: The whole Wilderking Trilogy is one you don't want your kids to miss. Start here, with The Bark of the Bog Owl. Ideal for kids 8-14, though you'll enjoy it every bit as much as your kids will. The less you know before reading it, the better, so try to skip reading reviews
- [Mrs Mack](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mrs-mack/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that she's finally old enough to learn to ride. But her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in Dogpatch, the rundown section of town. Patricia is sure that she'll never learn anything in a place like that. But it's in Dogpatch that Patricia meets two individuals--kind, patient Mrs. Mack and a glorious chestnut mare named Penny--who help her overcome her fears, and change her life forever. Powerfully written, beautifully told, and brought to life with rich watercolor illustrations, this is a story that will touch the heart of everyone who reads it.
- [Kiyoshi's Walk](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/kiyoshis-walk/) - FROM SARAH: A lovely tribute to poetry and the wisdom of a grandfather. This is slow-paced and sweet, and would make a fantastic introduction to haiku. I loved it. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Where do poems come from? This beautiful picture book about a young aspiring poet and his grandfather shows that the answer lies all around us--if we take the time to look.
- [How To Win Friends & Influence People](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/how-to-win-friends-influence-people/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Dale Carnegie's book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is the most influential business book of the twentieth century.
- [The Lifegiving Home: Creating a Place of Belonging and Becoming](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-lifegiving-home-creating-a-place-of-belonging-and-becoming/) - FROM SARAH: We're big fans of Sally Clarkson around here! This book is a particularly lovely invitation to creating a haven at home, where everyone feels seen and loved. FROM THE PUBLISHER: There is good news waiting for you in the pages of The Lifegiving Home. Every day of your family’s life can be as special and important to you as it already is to God. In this unique book designed to help your family enjoy and celebrate every month of the year together, you’ll discover the secrets of a life-giving home from a mother who created one and her daughter who was raised in it: popular authors Sally and Sarah Clarkson.
- [Different: The Story of an Outside-the-Box Kid and the Mom Who Loved Him](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/different-the-story-of-an-outside-the-box-kid/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Join Sally and Nathan as they share their stories from a personal perspective as mother and son. If you are in need of help and hope in your own journey with an outside-the-box child, or if you’re an adult trying to make sense of your differences, you’ll find deep insight, resonance, and encouragement in the pages of this book. Dare to love and nurture the “different” one in your life.
- [Moon Over Manifest](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/moon-over-manifest/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Abilene Tucker's father sends her ot hte immigrant town of Manifest in rural Kansas with little explanation, and Abilene feels abandoned and alone. In her room, she discovers a a hidden cigar box full of memories... memories that will change Abilene's experience forever. Gorgeous language, a compelling plot, and characters who will
- [Navigating Early](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/navigating-early/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail.
- [Fishing Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fishing-day/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Reenie and her mama love to go fishing down by the river. But the peace of their idyllic fishing spot is often marred by the appearance of Peter Troop and his daddy. Peter is up-jumpy and loud, scaring the fish away. And the Troops harbor some resentment toward them, too.
- [Commander Toad in Space](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/commander-toad-in-space/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Young fans of Star Wars and silliness will toad-ally love Commander Toad!Brave Commander Toad and the crew of the spaceship Star Warts have a mission: they must go where no spaceship has gone before and bring a little bit of earth out to the alien stars.
- [How Do Dinosaurs Count To Ten?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/how-do-dinosaurs-count-to-ten/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague present their beloved dinosaurs in a new format with this fun, read-aloud board book that teaches young children to count from one to ten! Come along for some BIG fun as your favorite dinosaurs delight young readers with their playful antics. How do dinosaurs count to ten? Over and over and over again!
- [Not All Princesses Dress in Pink](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/not-all-princesses-dress-in-pink/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Princesses come in all kinds. Exuberant text from Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi Yolen Stemple paired with charming illustrations prove that girls can jump in mud puddles and climb trees, play sports and make messes—all while wearing their tiaras! Not every girl has a passion for pink, but all young ladies will love this empowering affirmation of their importance and unlimited potential.
- [Bringing In the New Year](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bringing-in-the-new-year/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In a brightly colored board book, perfect for the youngest child, Newbery Honoree Grace Lin tells the tale of a Chinese American family as they prepare for the Lunar New Year. Each family member lends a hand as they sweep out the dust of the old year, hang decorations, and make dumplings.
- [The Year of the Dog](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-year-of-the-dog/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Pacy's mom tells her that this is a good year for friends, family, and "finding herself," Pacy begins searching right away. As the year goes on, she struggles to find her talent, deals with disappointment, makes a new best friend, and discovers just why the Year of the Dog is a lucky one for her after all.
- [Dim Sum for Everyone!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dim-sum-for-everyone/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A tasty morsel of a board book all about dim sum from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, Grace Lin. A Chinese American family sits down to enjoy a traditional dim sum meal. Dumplings, cakes, buns, and tarts are wheeled out in little dishes on trolleys, and ea...
- [Walk On!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/walk-on/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Trying something new is never easy. Like walking, for instance. But aren't you sick of sitting on your bottom day in and day out? Hasn't lying around all the time become a little bit boring? This handy guide, both practical and inspirational, is here to help.
- [The Stinky Cheese Man](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-stinky-cheese/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The entire book, with its unconventional page arrangement and eclectic, frenetic mix of text and pictures, is a spoof on the art of book design and the art of the fairy tale.
- [The Jumbies](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-jumbies/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Corinne La Mer claims she isn’t afraid of anything. Not scorpions, not the boys who tease her, and certainly not jumbies. They’re just tricksters made up by parents to frighten their children. Then one night Corinne chases an agouti all the way into the forbidden forest, and shining yellow eyes follow her to the edge of the trees. They couldn’t belong to a jumbie. Or could they?
- [Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sophie-quire-and-the-last-storyguard/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Read this captivating adventure by Jonathan Auxier, New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener. It’s been two years since Peter Nimble and Sir Tode rescued the kingdom of HazelPort. In that time, they have traveled far and wide in search of adventure.
- [Over and Under the Rainforest](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/over-and-under-the-rainforest/) - FROM SARAH: Another fantastic book in the “Over and Under” series, this time focused on the beauty of the rainforest. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Discover the wonder that lies hidden among the roots, above the winding rivers, and under the emerald leaves of the rainforest in this glorious nature book for children and adults alike. Perfect for anyone who can't get enough of the rainforest and all the animals living in it.
- [Elena's Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/elenas-story/) - FROM SARAH: A powerful story of determination and perseverance, Elena’s Story is perfect for older siblings who might feel prickly about helping out with littles, and for any kiddo who has struggled to learn to read. This story offers us a glimpse of life in rural Guatemala and allows us to learn a little bit about what it’s like to be a kid in another part of the world. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Elena lives near a small town in western Guatemala. She lives there with her mother, her younger brother, Luis, and her baby sister, Ana. Her father is far away, working on a plantation. Elena struggles to keep up in school. Her teacher says she needs to practice her reading, but it's hard to find time to read. She must help her mother with the cooking and housework, as well as the hard work of planting and weeding their garden. As the big sister Elena is also in charge of watching over Luis to keep him out of mischief. It isn't always easy and she gets impatient with her little brother.
- [Leif's Gift](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/leifs-gift/) - FROM SARAH: For anyone who thinks you can never have too many leafy friends, this darling picture book is an ode to all growing things. Young readers will fall in love with Leif’s gentle spirit, while adults will appreciate the story’s reminder that every act of care—no matter how small—can make the world a little brighter. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A boy’s green thumb grows wild in this playful debut picture book about the merriment and mishaps of collecting houseplants.
- [Maps](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/maps/) - FROM SARAH: This book of maps is a visual feast for readers of all ages, with lavishly drawn illustrations from the incomparable Mizielinskis. It features not only borders, cities, rivers, and peaks, but also places of historical and cultural interest, eminent personalities, iconic animals and plants, cultural events, and many more fascinating facts associated with every region of our planet. FROM SARAH: An absolutely stunning atlas with large pages and tons of detail that will keep your favorite geography buffs happy for hours.
- [The Tale of the Tiger Slippers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tale-of-the-tiger-slippers/) - FROM SARAH: After visiting India and encountering the Bengal tiger, Jan knew she had to make the stunning creature the focus of this lively story. She says, “I came across the Persian tale about the Abu Kassem's slippers cut into a wonderful novel, a story within a story. Fascinated by the timeless wisdom in the tale, how things in our past inform our present and future. I was inspired to retell the story and set it in the kaleidoscopic world of the Mughal courts.” FROM THE PUBLISHER: Jan Brett reimagines a powerful Middle Eastern folk tale that celebrates hard work and appreciating your roots.
- [Theo of Golden](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/theo-of-golden/) - FROM SARAH: Theo of Golden came to me recommended by just about everyone — I think three different friends recommended it in the same week, and I can take a hint, you know? So I read it, and I get it. Filled with genuine heart and hope, it's the kind of book that feels wise without being heavy-handed. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A story of giving and receiving, of seeing and being seen, Theo of Golden is a beautifully crafted novel about the power of creative generosity, the importance of wonder to a purposeful life, and the invisible threads of kindness that bind us to one another.
- [The Pilgrims' First Thanksgiving](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-pilgrims-first-thanksgiving/) - The Pilgrims' first Thanksgiving lasted three whole days. Ann McGovern's simple text introduces children to the struggles of the Pilgrims during their first year at Plymouth Colony and the events leading to the historic occasion we celebrate today - THANKSGIVING.
- [Tomie dePaola's Mother Goose](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tomie-depaolas-mother-goose/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Tomie dePaola's collection of traditional rhymes is a visual treat for both children and parents. His cheerful, humorous style enlivens 200 rhymes that star both the familiar Mother Goose cast of characters and those not as well known. Some pages are devoted to one rhyme--including all the verses--while other pages feature a variety of shorter rhymes or thematic groupings (such as verses about weather). Amidst the nursery rhymes are American poems such as "Yankee Doodle" and "Hush Little Baby," along with traditional poems such as "Three Little Kittens."
- [Joy to the World: Tomie's Christmas Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/joy-to-the-world-tomies-christmas-stories/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A timeless celebration of Christmas from the legendary Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Tomie dePaola!This collection unifies three of the incomparable Tomie dePaola’s most beloved Christmas stories into one handsome volume.
- [Mr. Lincoln's Way](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mr-lincolns-way/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER The touching story of a school principal and the bully whose life he'll change, by beloved New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Patricia Polacco.
- [Over the River and Through the Wood: The New England Boy's Song About Thanksgiving Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/over-the-river-and-through-the-wood-the-new-england-boys-song-about-thanksgiving-day/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Matt Tavares's lavish illustrations illuminate this definitive edition of a beloved seasonal classic.The horse is ready, the air is bracing, and everyone is bundled into the sleigh. So let the wind blow and the snow start to fall! This family is off to Grandfather's house for a delicious feast.
- [Look and Be Grateful](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/look-and-be-grateful/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A young boy awakens with the dawn, opens his eyes and looks closely at his world. He admires all that surrounds him, large and small, from the radiant sun to a tiny, but exquisite, ladybug.
- [Thank You, Thanksgiving](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/thank-you-thanksgiving-david-milgrim/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this exuberant Thanksgiving story, a little girl goes on a last-minute errand for her mother. Along the way, she thanks all the familiar things she loves—her warm boots, the song of the birds, the pretty clouds in the November sky. And when she gets home from her errand, her family thanks
- [House Held Up by Trees](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/house-held-up-by-trees/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: From Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Ted Kooser and rising talent Jon Klassen comes a poignant tale of loss, change, and nature's quiet triumph.
- [Pax](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pax/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox. Pax is destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come.
- [Bright Shadow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bright-shadow/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Having used four of the five wishes she is granted to make on behalf of the hapless citizens of her country, Morwenna flees the kingdom to decide what to do with the last wish.
- [The Most Important Thing: Stories about Sons, Fathers, and Grandfathers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-most-important-thing-stories-about-sons-fathers-and-grandfathers/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.
- [Joshua By The Sea](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/joshua-by-the-sea/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: "A young boy enjoys a day at the beach with his family.... The pastel watercolor illustrations that fill each double-page spread are cozy and soothing, and the language is rhythmic and quietly reassuring." - School Library Journal
- [Yaks Yak: Animal Word Pairs](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/yaks-yak-animal-word-pairs/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: At once funny and informative, Yaks Yak presents animals acting out the verbs made from their names. Illustrations rich in comic details show hogs hogging, slugs slugging, and other spirited creatures demonstrating homographs, words with different meanings that are spelled and pronounced the same. A chart listing the words, their meanings, and their history is included. Ideal for sharing, this book offers a delightful introduction to a fun form of wordplay.
- [Wing & Claw #1: Forest of Wonders](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/wing-claw/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: From Newbery Medal-winning author Linda Sue Park, this is a captivating fantasy-adventure about a boy, a bat, and an amazing transformation. The first book in an enchanting trilogy, Forest of Wonders richly explores the links between magic and botany, family and duty, environment and home.
- [Crenshaw](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/crenshaw/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In her first novel since The One and Only Ivan, winner of the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable and magical story about family, friendship, and resilience.
- [Brendan Buckley's Universe and Everything in It](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/brendan-buckleys-universe/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ten-year-old Brendan Buckley is a self-declared scientist: asking questions and looking for answers, but most of all struggling against the overprotective behavior of his parents. Up until now, he has never even met his grandfather—the grandfather his mother won’t even speak of.
- [Beyond the Heather Hills (Little House)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beyond-the-heather-hills-little-house/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this fourth book in the Martha Years series, ten-year-old Martha journeys to the bustling city of Perth to visit her newly married sister Grisie. This is Martha′s first time beyond the familiar heather hills and this city on the River Tay is more exciting than she could have ever imagined!
- [The Road from Roxbury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-road-from-roxbury/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Meet Charlotte Tucker, the little girl who would grow up to be Laura Ingalls Wilder's grandmother.The war of 1812 is over, and Charlotte thinks life in Roxbury is back to normal. Will and Lucy have moved in with her family, and Charlotte adores looking after Lucy's baby.
- [Mokie and Bik](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mokie-and-bik/) - **Description from Amazon: From Mokie & Bik: Mokie and Bik lived on a boat called Bullfrog. They lived in it, on it, all around it—monkeying up ladders and down ropes, over the wheelhouse and across the cabin floor. “Twins!” their mother shouted, because the lines of her Art jiggled and jarred when Mokie and Bik played
- [Building Our House](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/building-our-house/) - FROM SARAH: The author/illustrator of this book was homeschooled himself! This book (my favorite of his) tells the true story of his own family's adventure building... well, their house. A family favorite. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A family tale of building a new house. Kids will love all the details about how a house is made, parents will enjoy the nods to the (exhausting) work of parenting, all while celebrating that beauty that is a family in its own place in the world. Your kids can meet the (homeschooled!) author/illustrator Jonathan Bean at his Author Access video replay in RAR Premium.
- [Whit's End Mealtime Devotions](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/whits-end-mealtime-devotions/) - **Description from Amazon: Your family’s gathered around the table. What’s on the menu? Cold stares? Stale prayers? The same old leftover questions about “what happened at school today”? Next time you sit down to eat, enjoy some spiritual food too! Get everyone talking―and learning―with the nourishment of Whit’s End Mealtime Devotions! Encourage quality family time
- [Hittite Warrior](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hittite-warrior/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Judea has always been the crossroads and battlefield of contending nations. It is no less so in this biblical time of the Judges. Uriah Tarhund's Hittite home is destroyed by invading Greeks. His dying father tells him to go south to seek a Canaanite named Sisera.
- [The Golden Goblet](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-golden-goblet/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ranofer struggles to thwart the plottings of his evil brother, Gebu, so he can become master goldsmith like their father in this exciting tale of ancient Egyptian mystery and intrigue.
- [Beside Still Waters](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beside-still-waters/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Raised among the Amish of Indiana, 18-year-old Marianna Sommer plans to get baptized into the church, marry Aaron Zook, and set up life in the only community she has ever known.
- [A Daughter Of The Land](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-daughter-of-the-land/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Kate Bates lives in a man's world. It her dream to own and run her own farm. To fulfill her dreams she must give up everything and start anew.
- [Crow Boy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/crow-boy/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Winner of a Caldecott Honor. A shy Japanese boy having difficulty adjusting to school is misjudged by his classmates. Chibi has been an outcast since that frightening first day of school when he hid under the schoolhouse. .
- [Umbrella](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/umbrella-yashima/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Momo can't wait to use the red boots and umbrella she received on her birthday. All she needs now is a rainy day! Soft illustrations portray a thoughtful story about patience and growing independence.
- [Andy and the Lion](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/andy-and-the-lion/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this retelling of Androcles and the Lion, Andy meets a lion on the way to school and wins his friendship for life by removing a thorn from his paw.
- [The Fourth of July Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-fourth-of-july-story/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Two-time Newbery Honor author Alice Dalgliesh makes history come alive in this accessible story of America's birthday.
- [Stone Soup](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/stone-soup/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: First published in 1947, this picture book classic has remained one of Marcia Brown's most popular and enduring books. This story, about three hungry soldiers who outwit the greedy inhabitants of a village into providing them with a feast, is based on an old French tale.
- [Look What I Did with a Leaf!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/look-what-i-did-with-a-leaf/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Look What I Did with a Leaf! will show young art and craft lovers how to use nature's bounty to create fanciful animals and natural scenes. Readers will develop their artistic eye and soon learn to see the artistic possibilities that surround them.
- [A Bit of Earth: A Year in the Garden with God](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-bit-of-earth/) - FROM SARAH: My heart was so encouraged and strengthened through this book. Andrea is an avid gardener, but it's not the garden she's focused on—it's on the ways the garden reveals more to her about the Lord through His creation and seasons. Each chapter is raw, honest, full of beautiful prose and poetry, and ends with a "Cultivate" section meant to help you cultivate your own garden, and even more so, your walk with the Lord. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In A Bit of Earth, Andrea G. Burke looks at the seasonal practice and common grace of gardening through a devotional lens. Part memoir, part prayer book, A Bit of Earth weaves care and intent through moments of ordinary living. This book is a lifelong resource of Scripture, poetry, and prose on the life of faith for contemplatives, gardeners, and believers.
- [Sense and Suitability](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sense-and-suitability/) - FROM SARAH: Sense and Suitability is a regency romance from Pepper Basham that pays tribute not only to Austen's original tale, but to her bravery in writing as a female novelist in her time. From a lively heroine and a reluctant hero to a precocious child that brings comic relief, Basham's characters are always a delight. I love how she writes sibling and cousin relationships, and this title is no exception—but it also boasts enough opinionated aunts to make P.G. Wodehouse proud! If you're looking for a sweet clean romance with a dash of humor to enjoy on your own, this one's a favorite of mine. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Filled with lively banter, adorable children, a frog named Blast, and swoony kisses, Sense and Suitability is the sweet Regency romance you've been looking for. Basham brings her signature humor to the Regency era where social strictures keep the tension tight in this second-chance, enemies-to-lovers romance.
- [Mossy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mossy/) - FROM SARAH: Am I allowed to say this is one of Jan Brett's best? I'll say it anyway. Don't miss this lovely springtime read-aloud by one of RAR's very favorite illustrators. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Choose any book by Jan Brett, and you'll have a great reading experience... but here's a great place to start! Mossy is an amazing turtle with a gorgeous garden growing on her shell and a story that will keep your readers turning pages.
- [The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-good-shepherd-and-the-stubborn-sheep/) - FROM SARAH: The story follows a very patient shepherd and one extremely stubborn sheep who is determined to do things his own way. Funny and warm, this tale will delight not only your kids, but you too. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Good Shepherd and the Stubborn Sheep is a humorous and heartwarming picture book about God's unconditional love. This story beautifully captures the essence of Psalm 23, showing the importance of trusting God, our Good Shepherd, with our lives.
- [The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Picture Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-picture-book/) - FROM SARAH: Young readers can peek through the wardrobe in this beautiful picture-book edition of one of our most beloved stories. It has a healthy amount of text on each page, so it might be enjoyed in sections if you have wiggly listeners. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A picture book retelling of C. S. Lewis's classic story The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, abridged for the youngest fans! Introduce them to the magic of Narnia with this picture book featuring illustrations by Tudor Humphries.
- [Finding Freedom in Christ](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/finding-freedom-in-christ/) - FROM SARAH: Inspiration and practical application come together in this helpful guide for the Christian on a healing journey. This short read will carry you beyond its pages and into the arms of the Father's love. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life's Hurts, Dr. Matthew Breuninger examines the nature and causes of our wounds. Finding Freedom in Christ outlines a six-step model to help readers identify and remove the barriers to God's healing grace—making deeper conversion possible. Ultimately, the goal of this healing model is to free individuals to love and serve God and one another
- [Anne of the Island](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/anne-of-the-island/) - FROM SARAH: As the third book in the Anne of Green Gables series, Anne of the Island follows Anne Shirley into young adulthood as she sets off for college and steps into a wider world. Between lively friendships, unexpected suitors, and the bittersweet lessons of growing up, Anne’s spirit remains as bright and imaginative as ever. My oldest daughter's, Audrey, favorite book of this iconic series. Recommended for 14+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A new adventure awaits as Anne Shirley packs her bags, says goodbye to childhood, and heads off to Redmond College. With memories of her beloved Avonlea close to her heart, Anne dives into life in the bustling city of Kingsport. Surrounded by new and old friends, she embraces this exciting chapter.
- [Miracles](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/miracles/) - FROM SARAH: In Miracles, C. S. Lewis guides readers through a thoughtful journey into how God’s presence can be seen and experienced in the world. A warm reminder of our kind, magnificent, miracle-working God and Savior. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In Miracles, C.S. Lewis challenges the rationalists and cynics who are mired in their lack of imagination and provides a poetic and joyous affirmation that miracles really do occur in everyday lives. He presents the idea that miracles are not compatible with nature and thus introduces evidence of a supernatural world. Lewis defines a miracle as “an interference with nature by supernatural power” and concludes they are not statistical anomalies because “miracles do not, in fact, break the laws of nature.”
- [Paul Bunyan](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/paul-bunyan-kellogg/) - FROM SARAH: Steven Kellogg transforms this classic tall tale into a whirlwind of color, comedy, and colossal feats. From carving out the Grand Canyon to creating the Great Lakes, Paul and Babe’s escapades leap off every page. This vibrant picture book is a celebration of imagination, heroism, and the joy of stories too big to be true… and too fun to resist. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A funny retelling of the tallest of tall tales, the rollicking adventures of Paul Bunyan and his great blue ox, paired with the extravagant and lively illustrations of Steven Kellogg. Perfect for read-alouds full of laughter!
- [Fritz and the Beautiful Horses (Sandpiper Books)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fritz-and-the-beautiful-horses/) - FROM SARAH: Jan Brett’s masterful work gives readers a way to discuss belonging, self‑confidence, and kindness, all within a warm, fairy‑tale setting. It’s a reassuring reminder that every child—quiet, bold, quirky, or anything in between—has something beautiful to offer the world. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this classic picture book from best-selling author-illustrator Jan Brett, Fritz the pony becomes a hero when he rescues the children of a walled city.
- [The Umbrella](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-umbrella/) - FROM SARAH: A playful rainforest adventure filled with animal antics and an oh-so-delightful plot, The Umbrella has a full‑circle, folktale‑style structure that is rhythmic and satisfying for readers of all ages. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the spirit of Jan Brett's The Mitten and The Hat, this cheerful tale of escalation will have readers poring over every illustration for the world of details Jan packs in. With its classic story, exotic jungle setting, and brilliantly colorful menagerie, The Umbrella is sure to take its place among Jan's many family favorites.
- [Blue Birds](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/blue-birds/) - FROM SARAH: Combine the masterful storytelling of Caroline Starr Rose and the emotional punch of a novel in verse, and you have this stunning historical fiction that’s perfect for readers who are fascinated by early colonial life. I’d recommend it for readers 9 and up, but it also makes a fantastic read-aloud for younger listeners. We are thrilled to welcome Caroline to the Waxwing family as she releases her picture book with us in 2026, Books Up the Mountain. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Alis and her parents make the long journey from England to settle the New World. But it doesn't go as planned and Alis, her parents, and the others of their small community soon find themselves at odds with the Roanoke tribe. As tensions rise between the settlers and the Native peoples, twelve-year-old Alis forms an impossible friendship with a Roanoke named Kimi. Despite language barriers, the two become as close as sisters, risking their lives for one another until Alis makes a decision that will change her life forever.
- [Nathan Coulter](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/nathan-coulter/) - FROM SARAH: Before there was Hannah, there was Nathan, the gentle yet sturdy presence who served as our invitation to the “membership” in Port William. Nathan Coulter is a portrait of rural life rendered with deep affection — a story about belonging, memory, and the quiet forces that form a life. Recommended for readers 15+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Welcome to Port William. In his debut novel and the first in his beloved series, Wendell Berry introduces readers to a place where community becomes "membership," bound by affection, duty, and an inseparable devotion to the land
- [Jayber Crow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/jayber-crow/) - FROM SARAH: Wendell Berry’s storytelling is tender, wise, and steeped in the rhythms of rural America. He offers a meditation on the quiet heroism of an ordinary life faithfully lived. Jayber Crow invites readers to lean in and rediscover what it means to be part of a community that offers belonging and relentless love. I’d recommend it for readers 15+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: “This is a book about Heaven,” says Jayber Crow, “but I must say too that . . . I have wondered sometimes if it would not finally turn out to be a book about Hell.” It is 1932 and he has returned to his native Port William to become the town's barber. Wendell Berry’s clear-sighted depiction of humanity’s gifts―love and loss, joy and despair―is seen though his intimate knowledge of the Port William Membership.
- [Fry Bread](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fry-bread/) - FROM SARAH: I think the most incredible thing about food is that it’s far more than a collection of flavors; it can hold memories, history, and belonging. Like a good story, it can hold us. This beautifully told and richly illustrated picture book is a heartfelt tribute to community, culture, and the power of food to carry history forward. This nourishing read reminds us that what we share at the table can help shape who we are. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.
- [Uncle John's City Garden](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/uncle-johns-city-garden/) - FROM SARAH: You know I love a picture book biography! Bernette Ford tells the true story of visiting her uncle’s tiny garden tucked away in a big city, and she discovers the magic hidden inside every seed. Together with her family, she learns that sometimes there’s nothing better than watering, weeding and waiting for love to grow. FROM THE PUBLISHER: How does this city garden grow? With help from L’il Sissy and her siblings--and love, love, love! A celebration of nature, family, and food.
- [Family Feast](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/family-feast/) - FROM SARAH: At Grandma’s table, every dish tells a story. This vibrant, lively picture book is a perfect compliment to When Alexander Graced the Table, also illustrated by Frank Morrison. Every image is full of life, sound, movement and joy. Just like your family’s favorite foods, this is a story you’ll reach for over and over again. FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the award-winning author and illustrator of Standing in the Need of Prayer comes a joyous picture book about an intergenerational Black family cooking a delicious feast and appreciating their quality time together.
- [Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dinosaurs-before-dark-magic-tree-house-no-1/) - From SARAH: The Magic Treehouse series is perfect for newly independent readers, with a delightful mix of fantasy and facts that inspire kids to keep turning the pages. Vivid illustrations and predictable plot lines make it a wonderful first chapter-book series for kids who are ready for the next step in their reading journey! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Where did the tree house come from? Before Jack and Annie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them to the prehistoric past. Now they have to figure out how to get home. Can they do it before dark…or will they become a dinosaur’s dinner? The Magic Tree House series has been a beloved favorite for over 25 years and is sure to inspire a love of reading—and adventure—in every child who joins Jack and Annie!
- [Tales From The Odyssey Part 2](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tales-from-the-odyssey-part-2/) - FROM SARAH: Part Two of the epic story, retold by Mary Pope Osborne! An excellent choice for younger readers, ages 6 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: After twenty years of fighting monsters, angering gods and goddesses, and surviving against the odds, Odysseus is more desperate than ever to return to his family. But first he will have to explore yet another strange land. And when he finally does return home, he will have yet more dangerous enemies to face.
- [Tales from The Odyssey Part 1](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tales-from-the-odysseys-part-1/) - FROM SARAH: The perfect introduction to The Odyssey, by the author of The Magic Treehouse series! Don't miss Part Two in our "Books about Ancient Greece and Rome" list. An excellent choice for younger readers, ages 6 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Brave Odysseus is far from home, tossed by stormy seas, and cursed by an angry one-eyed giant. If he ever wants to see his family again, he will have to face hungry cannibals, outwit a beautiful witch, and sail past a six-headed serpent. His journey is the ultimate test of endurance and courage.
- [Paul Bunyan's Sweetheart (Myths, Legends, Fairy and Folktales)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/paul-bunyans-sweetheart-myths-legends-fairy-and-folktales/) - **Description from Amazon: Paul Bunyan has a BIG problem. He's in love but the lady who has caught his eye will have nothing to do with him. What's a giant lumberjack to do? When Paul Bunyan meets pretty Lucette, he knows she's the gal for him. After all, she's so tall she can't fit into
- [The Wonderful Wizard of Oz](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-wonderful-wizard-of-oz/) - Not as scary as the movie, this is a fabulous read-aloud for a wide range of ages. This audiobook version is also delightful.
- [The Green Ember](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-green-ember/) - FROM SARAH: A Read-Aloud Revival community favorite. Rabbits with Swords! This story will inspire heroic virtue in your children (and who knows... maybe you too!). This is first in a truly wonderful fantasy series. Your kids can meet author S.D. Smith at his Author Access video replay in RAR Premium. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Heather and
- [Thunder Cake](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/thunder-cake/) - FROM SARAH: My favorite of all of Patricia Polacco's books. This one is a story about courage- not the absence of fear, but the willingness to face it. Meet author/illustrator Patricia Polacco in our Family Book Club for her book, The Bee Tree, right here. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A storm is on its way, and Grandma and her granddaughter are waiting for it by making a Thundercake.
- [Anne of Green Gables](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/anne-of-green-gables-gift-set/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The beloved debut of one of literature’s most irresistible young heroines. Sent to Green Gables farm by mistake, eleven-year-old orphan Anne Shirley prays that Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert will decide to keep her nevertheless.
- [The Mysterious Benedict Society](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-mysterious-benedict-society/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: "Are you a gifted child looking for special opportunities?" When Reynie Muldoon answers an ad looking for gifted children, he soon meets fascinating friends and finds himself on an adventure that will change his life... and quite possibly the world. First in a fantastic series.
- [Circus Mirandus](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/circus-mirandus/) - FROM SARAH: The way I understand it, the author of this book was homeschooled for a time, in which she and her sister (also an author) spent the majority of their time... reading! Being read to, reading to each other, and reading alone. This sparkling story is well-loved by boys and girls alike. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Even though his awful Great-Aunt Gertrudis doesn’t approve, Micah believes in the stories his dying Grandpa Ephraim tells him of the magical Circus Mirandus: the invisible tiger guarding the gates, the beautiful flying birdwoman, and the magician more powerful than any other—the Man Who Bends Light. Finally, Grandpa Ephraim offers proof. The Circus is real. And the Lightbender owes Ephraim a miracle. With his friend Jenny Mendoza in tow, Micah sets out to find the Circus and the man he believes will save his grandfather.
- [Snowy Valentine](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/snowy-valentine/) - Step out into a snowy Valentine’s Day with Jasper the bunny as he searches the forest valley for a special gift for his loved one. In his picture-book debut, David Petersen, the Eisner Award–winning creator of Mouse Guard, tells a delightful tale that becomes the perfect way to say “I love you.” Bring this sweet
- [A Time to Keep](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-time-to-keep/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Month by month, Tasha Tudor's delicate illustrations bring to life the holidays of an earlier time. A warm-hearted celebration of family and tradition, this treasury of "times to keep" will be cherished and enjoyed all year long.
- [The Hunter](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-hunter/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Hai Li Bu is a good hunter, but not even he can find enough food for his village when the drought comes. The people grow thin and weak, the children rarely laugh -- but worst of all, they begin to argue and stop listening to one another.
- [Riot](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/riot/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Based on actual events from 1989 in International Falls, Minnesota, Riot tells the story of sixth-grader Bryan, whose family becomes stressed when nonunion labor “rats” are hired by the local paper mill, leaving his father, a union worker, angry and out of a job. Tension erupts into daily fights at school and nightly acts of vandalism with no solution in sight. Already torn between his parents’ opposing viewpoints on how to handle the escalating situation, Bryan’s growing feelings for the daughter of a nonunion worker only complicate matters.
- [Grace](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/grace-american-girl/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Nine-year-old Grace Thomas is always thinking up big ideas, like starting a business with her friends over the summer! When her mom announces a trip to Paris instead, Grace gets on board, but it quickly seems as if none of her plans are working out the way she'd hoped. She and her French cousin aren't getting along, and Grace's friends back home have started a business without her. Can she find the courage to stay open to new ideas and turn the summer around?
- [Chrissa Stands Strong](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/chrissa-stands-strong/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Chrissa's had a good summer, practicing for swim team tryouts. Then her world is shaken when she and her friends get mean text messages and there's an accident at the pool. Can one girl put an end to the bullying?
- [Jess (American Girl Today)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/jess-american-girl-today/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Jess McConnell travels to Belize and learns about the country, its archaeology, and even about herself.
- [Cecile: Gates of Gold (Girls of Many Lands)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/cecile-gates-of-gold/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In 1711, twelve-year-old C§ecile Revel unexpectedly gets the chance to serve Louis XIV's sister-in-law at the palace of Versailles, but instead of a dream come true, life at court proves to be complicated and precarious.
- [The Crossover](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-crossover/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award–winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse.
- [I'm Sunny!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/im-sunny/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the bestselling creators of Babymouse and Squish and the author of The Fourteenth Goldfish comes a new comic board-book series about feelings! Eisner Award winners Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm use panel frames, speech balloons, and thought bubbles to teach children how to read a story. In I’m Sunny, the cheerful sun upsets his friend and must make amends. A sweet, funny, and simple introduction to the impact that emotions can have on those around you.
- [Full of Beans](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/full-of-beans/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Return to the wonderful world of Newbery Honor Book Turtle in Paradise through the eyes of Turtle’s cousin Beans!
- [Some Dog!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/some-dog/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: George was once a bouncy pup; now his pace is steady and slow. Still, he feels special. Then – "Ya-yippity, yappity, yeep-yeep-yeep!" – a stray dog bristling with energy lands on George's doorstep and wiggles himself right into George's family. Full of tricks, this new dog, Zippity, is a wonder! But when
- [Some Cat!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/some-cat/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Violet has always imagined ruling a kingdom with sharp claws and velvet paws, so when she is adopted and goes to live with two dogs, she immediately takes over with a Meowww! Hisssss! and Spat! Poor George and Zippity try to befriend Violet, but they get nowhere. One afternoon, while her new family is out fishing, Violet is awakened by some stray dogs who chase poor Violet into a corner. Luckily, George and Zippity arrive home just in time to help.
- [One-Dog Sleigh](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-dog-sleigh/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: On the ten-year anniversary of One-Dog Canoe, the author-illustrator team of Mary Casanova and Ard Hoyt have created a winter version of their popular picture book. Filled with lyrical text, bouncy rhythm, and whimsical illustrations, this is one heart-warming and adventurous sleigh ride you won't want to miss. Bundle up and climb aboard!
- [The Day Dirk Yeller Came to Town](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-day-dirk-yeller-came-to-town/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Dirk Yeller scours the town for something to stop his itchin' and twitchin' and jumpin' and rattlin', no one seems able to help. But Sam, who's been following Dirk all day―and who can sometimes be a little fidgety, too―knows the perfect solution . . .
- [Moose Tracks](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/moose-tracks/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Twelve-year-old Seth wants to prove to his stepfather, the game warden, that he is responsible enough to use his shotgun on his own. Without permission, he takes matters into his own hands and shoots his first rabbit. He is worried about what his father will say when he finds out—and Seth himself is unsure of how he feels about it—but before he can confess, Seth’s life is turned upside down.
- [Trouble in Pembrook (Dog Watch)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/trouble-in-pembrook-dog-watch/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A ripped down sign, a broken fire hydrant, and now Tundra, the alpha dog of Pembrook, is missing! There's trouble brewing in this quiet Minnesota town, and none of the humans seem to notice. But the dogs do! They can smell it in the air.
- [Children Just Like Me: A Unique Celebration of Children Around the World](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/children-just-like-me-a-unique-celebration-of-children-around-the-world/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Tadessa from Ethiopia, Suchart from Thailand, Celina from Brazil...each has hopes and fears dreams and beliefs. Their cultures are different yet in many ways their daily lives are very similar as are their hopes for the future and their ways of looking at the world. Over the past two years a photographer and a teacher have travelled to more than 30 different parts of the world to meet these children.
- [Steady Days: A Journey Toward Intentional, Professional Motherhood](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/steady-days-a-journey-toward-intentional-professional-motherhood/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: You can apply the same techniques of efficiency, intention, and purpose that you've used in other careers to your most important position in life-motherhood. Steady Days takes you through the process of becoming a professional mother: one who is organized and excited to spend time with your young children.
- [Hans Christian Andersen's Complete Fairy Tales (Leather-bound Classics)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hans-christian-andersens-complete-fairy-tales/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: All the best-loved fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen, including “The Ugly Duckling,” “Thumbelina,” “The Red Shoes,” "The Princess on the Pea,” and “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” fill the pages of this beautiful leather-bound collector’s edition.
- [Stories from Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/stories-from-shakespeare-chute/) - A retelling of Shakespeare's plays, aimed as an aid to revision or for a quick reminder of the plot before seeing a play.
- [Romeo and Juliet](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/romeo-and-juliet/) - Joining Bruce Coville's earlier prose adaptations of Shakespeare's plays is this picture book treatment of the Bard's most popular work ever. The tender story of the young star-crossed lovers from warring families, Romeo and Juliet has moved audiences to tears for four hundred years. And Coville tells it in a way that will surely whet
- [A Midsummer Night's Dream](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - FROM SARAH: This is one of my favorite picture book retelling of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. It has everything going for it — clear and excellent storytelling, plenty of use of Shakespeare’s original language, great illustrations (though they are a bit darker in nature than the other illustrated versions on this list), and easy read-aloud-ability. You can also check out the fantastic audio versions (BBC Radio I Folger Library). Great for ages 4+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A simplified prose retelling of Shakespeare's play about the strange events that take place in a forest inhabited by fairies who magically transform the romantic fate of two young couples.
- [The Tower Treasure](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tower-treasure/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A dying criminal confesses that his loot has been stored "in the tower." Both towers of the looted mansion are searched in vain. It remains for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that clears up the mystery and clears the name of a friend’s father.
- [If You Give a Mouse a Cookie](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/if-you-give-a-mouse-a-cookie/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: If a hungry little mouse shows up on your doorstep, you might want to give him a cookie. And if you give him a cookie, he'll ask for a glass of milk. He'll want to look in a mirror to make sure he doesn't have a milk mustache, and then he'll ask for a pair of scissors to give himself a trim...
- [Watch With Me](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/watch-with-me/) - FROM SARAH: I love visiting Port William and also really love a story that is short. This collection offers both! You can read these short stories one at a time, whenever you wish to slow down and step back into the land and heart that is Wendell Berry’s writing. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Their contrasts are humorous, of course, and recall the tall tales of rural Americana. In the novella Watch with Me, we are given a story of such depth, breadth, and importance it earns being listed as one of the most important short stories written in the American language during the twentieth century.
- [Ten Ways to Hear Snow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ten-ways-to-hear-snow/) - FROM SARAH: You'll be eager for a snow day after reading this book, just so you can hear the many different sounds of snow. I loved everything about this book, and it's illustrated by one of my very favorite illustrators—Kenard Pak. Highly recommended for your winter reading basket. This is an RAR Premium Family Book Club pick for winter 2024. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A snowy day, a trip to Grandma's, time spent cooking with one another, and space to pause and discover the world around you come together in this perfect book for reading and sharing on a cozy winter day.
- [The Seven Silly Eaters](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-seven-silly-eaters/) - FROM SARAH: As each new child arrives in the family, the family food requests get more and more complicated, and Mrs. Peters finds herself accommodating more and more tricky appetites. But when her birthday comes, so does a surprise. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Peter wants only milk, Lucy won’t settle for anything but homemade lemonade, and Jack is stuck on applesauce. Each new addition to the household brings a new demand for a special meal. What’s a mother to do?
- [The Secret Garden of George Washington Carver](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-secret-garden-of-george-washington-carver/) - FROM SARAH: A luscious addition to our collection of picture book biographies. This one reads especially well with older kids. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The inspirational story of George Washington Carver and his childhood secret garden is brought to life in this picture book biography by the author-illustrator team behind Muhammad Ali: A Champion Is Born.
- [Heidi](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/heidi/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Everyone is scared of Heidi’s grandfather, but when she moves to the Alps to live with him her sunny personality helps them form a connection. Soon, however, they are separated. Will they reunite? This classic is an excellent read-aloud for all ages.
- [Gone Camping](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/gone-camping/) - FROM SARAH: This absolutely delicious novel in verse will make anyone want to grab their tent and head to the woods. The easily decodable text and short chapters make it perfect for early readers, and the charming story and spirited characters make it a fantastic read-aloud for kids of all ages. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A "playful, delightfully illustrated verse narrative" (Kirkus) about two siblings who take on the great outdoors with their young-at-heart grandfather. Exuberantly illustrated by Caldecott Medal winner Matthew Cordell and filled with a variety of poetic forms, this camping romp is packed with family humor and adventure.
- [Patience, Miyuki](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/patience-miyuki/) - FROM SARAH: Perfect for children (and grown-ups!) who are just learning the art of patience. This stunning picture book is filled with spectacular art and poetic, lyrical text. Patience, Miyuki is a calming, hopeful reminder that some of the most beautiful things in life take time, and good things can’t be rushed. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Miyuki is excited for the first day of spring—she can’t wait to rush outside and greet the cherry trees, the sweet grass, and all the garden flowers. But one little flower has yet to bloom. Miyuki is impatient for it to awaken, but her wise and understanding grandfather encourages her to slow down, watch, and wait.
- [Basho's Haiku Journeys](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bashos-haiku-journeys/) - FROM SARAH: I bet you’ve never seen a travel journal like this one! As Basho explores the world of ancient Japan, he records all of his adventures in hand-painted illustrations and masterful haiku poetry. Each haiku is like a small treasure, revealing how magical everyday moments can be when you slow down and take the time to notice. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This delightful volume—composed entirely in haiku based on the poet's written travelogues and illustrated with vibrant hand-painted scenes—tells the true story of Basho's decision to abandon his comfortable city life and of the five great journeys he then took across the length and breadth of Japan.
- [The Mary Celeste: An Unsolved Mystery from History](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-mary-celeste-an-unsolved-mystery-from-history/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER The Mary Celeste was discovered adrift on the open sea by another ship in 1872 -- with no sign of captain or crew. What happened? Did the crew mutiny? Were they attacked by pirates? Caught in a storm? No one ever found out. Inside this book are the clues that were left behind ...
- [Fit to Burst : Abundance, Mayhem, and the Joys of Motherhood](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fit-to-burst-abundance-mayhem-and-the-joys-of-motherhood/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A thoughtful follow-up to Loving the Little Years, Rachel's first book, Fit to Burst will help us to be moms who parent with the story in mind rather than the snapshot, who know how to give much and to require much from their children in the everyday mayhem, and who understand the importance of biscuits.
- [Pyramid](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pyramid/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Through concise text and richly detailed black and white illustrations we come to know the philosophy of life and death in ancient Egypt.
- [King Solomon's Mines](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/king-solomons-mines/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Touted by its 1885 publisher as “the most amazing story ever written,” King Solomon’s Mines was one of the bestselling novels of the nineteenth century. H. Rider Haggard’s thrilling saga of elephant hunter Allan Quatermain and his search for fabled treasure is more than just an adventure story, though: As Alexandra Fuller explains in her Introduction, in its vivid portrayal of the alliances and battles of white colonials and African tribesmen, King Solomon’s Mines “brings us the world of extremes, of the absurdly tall tales and of the illogical loyalty between disparate people that still informs this part of the world.”
- [Boys of Blur](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/boys-of-blur/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER When Charlie moves to the small town of Taper, Florida, he discovers a different world. There are things in the swamp, roaming the cane at night, that cannot be explained, and they seem connected to sprawling mounds older than the swamps.
- [Death by Living: Life Is Meant to Be Spent](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/death-by-living-life-is-meant-to-be-spent/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Each of us is in the middle of a story. In this astoundingly unique book, bestselling author N.D. Wilson reminds us that to truly live we must recognize that we are dying. Cause of death: life.
- [Out Of The Dust](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/out-of-the-dust/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This gripping story, written in sparse first-person, free-verse poems, is the compelling tale of Billie Jo's struggle to survive during the dust bowl years of the Depression. With stoic courage, she learns to cope with the loss of her mother and her grieving father's slow deterioration.
- [Good Poems](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/good-poems/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER Every day people tune in to The Writer's Almanac on public radio and hear Garrison Keillor read them a poem. And here, for the first time, is an anthology of poems from the show, chosen by Keillor for their wit, their frankness, their passion, their "utter clarity in the face of everything else a person has to deal with at 7 a.m."
- [Beowulf: A New Verse Translation](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beowulf-a-new-verse-translation/) - FROM SARAH: I'll be honest, I've never read Beowulf... but this is the version I've seen recommended most often, and the one my own teens read as part of their history class at our homeschool co-op. Recommended for ages 13+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Composed toward the end of the first millennium, Beowulf is the elegiac narrative of the adventures of Beowulf, a Scandinavian hero who saves the Danes from the seemingly invincible monster Grendel and, later, from Grendel's mother. He then returns to his own country and dies in old age in a vivid fight against a dragon. The poem is about encountering the monstrous, defeating it, and then having to live on in the exhausted aftermath
- [The Magic School Bus Lost In The Solar System](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-magic-school-bus-lost-in-the-solar-system/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Scholastic is re-releasing the ten original Magic School Bus titles in paperback. With updated scientific information, the bestselling science series ever is back!
- [When Can You Trust the Experts: How to Tell Good Science from Bad in Education](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/when-can-you-trust-the-experts-how-to-tell-good-science-from-bad-in-education/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Clear, easy principles to spot what's nonsense and what's reliable Each year, teachers, administrators, and parents face a barrage of new education software, games, workbooks, and professional development programs purporting to be "based on the latest research." While some of these products are rooted in solid science, the research behind many others is grossly exaggerated. This new book, written by a top thought leader, helps everyday teachers, administrators, and family members who don't have years of statistics courses under their belts separate the wheat from the chaff and determine which new educational approaches are scientifically supported and worth adopting.
- [Why Don't Students Like School](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/why-dont-students-like-school/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham focuses his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning. His book will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn. It reveals-the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. Nine, easy-to-understand principles with clear applications for the classroom Includes surprising findings, such as that intelligence is malleable, and that you cannot develop "thinking skills" without facts How an understanding of the brain's workings can help teachers hone their teaching skills
- [The Family Romanov](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-family-romanov/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Candace Fleming deftly maneuvers between the plight of Russia’s poor masses and the extravagant lives of the Romanovs, from their opulent upbringings to the crumbling of their massive empire, and finally to their tragic murders. Using captivating photos and compelling first-person accounts throughout, The Family Romanov is history at its most absorbing.
- [Shakepeare's Storybook](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/shakepeares-storybook/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the stories that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeare's masterpieces.
- [William Shakespeare's Star Wars Trilogy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/william-star-wars/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: May the verse be with you! Return once more to a galaxy far, far away with this retelling of George Lucas’s Star Wars® Trilogy in the style of the immortal William Shakespeare.
- [Catch You Later, Traitor](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/catch-you-later-traitor/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It’s 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid who loves detective stories and radio crime dramas. When an FBI agent shows up at Pete’s doorstep, accusing Pete’s father of being a Communist, Pete is caught in a real-life mystery. Could there really be Commies in his family?
- [Crispin: The Cross of Lead](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/crispin-the-cross-of-lead/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Winner of the Newbery Medal, Crispin: The Cross of Lead is an action-packed mystery and adventure from master storyteller Avi.
- [The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-true-confessions-of-charlotte-doyle/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Thirteen-year-old Charlotte Doyle is excited to return home from her school in England to her family in Rhode Island in the summer of 1832. But when the two families she was supposed to travel with mysteriously cancel their trips, Charlotte finds herself the lone passenger on a long sea voyage with a cruel captain and a mutinous crew. Worse yet, soon after stepping aboard the ship, she becomes enmeshed in a conflict between them! What begins as an eagerly anticipated ocean crossing turns into a harrowing journey, where Charlotte gains a villainous enemy... and is put on trial for murder!
- [Utterly Otterly Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/utterly-otterly-day/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: But does Little Otter listen? Oh, no! No. No. No. Little Otter thinks he's a big otter now, big enough to take care of himself. But watch out, Little Otter, because no matter how big you get, it's good to have loved ones looking out for you.
- [Ben Franklin's Almanac: Being a True Account of the Good Gentleman's Life](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ben-franklins-almanac-being-a-true-account-of-the-good-gentlemans-life/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: "What good shall I do today?" How Ben Franklin answered that question -- through his work as a writer, printer, statesman, and inventor -- forever established him as one of America's greatest figures.
- [Gator Gumbo: A Spicy-Hot Tale](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/gator-gumbo-a-spicy-hot-tale/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A new take on The Little Red Hen -- Cajun stylePoor Monsieur Gator is getting old and is moving so slow he can't catch himself a taste of possum or otter, or even a whiff of skunk. Day after day those animals tease and taunt him until, finally, he decides to cook up some gumbo just like Maman used to.
- [Imogene's Last Stand](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/imogenes-last-stand/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Meet Imogene Tripp, a plucky girl with a passion for history. As a baby, her first words were “Four score and seven years ago.” In preschool, she finger-painted a map of the Oregon Trail.
- [Oh, No!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/oh-no/) - FROM SARAH: If I'm reading to a group of kids (especially at homeschool co-op), I will almost always choose this book. It's page-turning-tension and perfect read-aloud cadence makes it a kid favorite again and again. Highly recommended. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Young children will delight in repeating the refrain "OH, NO!" as one animal after another falls into a deep, deep hole in this lively read-aloud. This simple and irresistible picture book by hugely popular picture book creators—Candace Fleming and Caldecott medalist Eric Rohmann—feels like a classic-in-the-making. Fans of Rohmann's Caldecott Medal­-winning My Friend Rabbit, will be thrilled to see a new book created in the same expressive and comical style.
- [Boston Jane: An Adventure](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/boston-jane-an-adventure/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Fans of adventure, romance, and a strong heroine will love this this action-packed historical trilogy by three-time Newbery Honor winner and New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Holm.1855.
- [Squish #1: Super Amoeba](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/squish-1-super-amoeba/) - **Description from Amazon: Introducing SQUISH—a new graphic novel series about a comic book-loving, twinkie-eating grade school AMOEBA trying to find his place in the world (or at least trying to make it through a school day). Inspired by his favorite comic book hero, SUPER AMOEBA!, Squish has to navigate school (bullies! detention! Principal Planaria!), family
- [Turtle in Paradise](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/turtle-in-paradise/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In Jennifer L. Holm's New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor winning middle grade historical fiction novel, life isn't like the movies. But then again, 11-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple. She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending.
- [A Week in the Woods](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-week-in-the-woods/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The fifth-grade Week in the Woods is a beloved tradition of Hardy Elementary, where Mark Chelmsley (the Fourth) is pretty much killing time before his parents send him off to an exclusive prep school. But then Mark realizes the Week might be a chance to prove to Mr. Maxwell that he's not just another of the slacker rich kids the teacher can't stand. But it may be too late for Mark to change Mr. Maxwell's opinion of him
- [Buffalo Fluffalo](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/buffalo-fluffalo/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Buffalo Fluffalo arrives on the scene puffed up with self-importance. Stomping around and raising billows of dust, Buffalo Fluffalo proclaims his superiority to the other creatures—the ram, the prairie dog, and the crow—who just want to be his friend. So Buffalo Fluffalo, who has had enuffalo, heads off to grumble to himself. Suddenly, a rain shower pours down from the clouds and—what’s this? All of his fluffalo is a soggy mess! There Fluffalo stands, a drenched pip-squeak without his disguise. The other animals, who could see through Fluffalo’s bravado from the start, circle around to comfort him. As prairie dog says with a smile in his eyes, You’re great how you are, no matter your size.
- [Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/buffalo-fluffalo-and-puffalo/) - FROM SARAH: Buffalo Fluffalo has had enuffalo! Little baby Puffalo is loud and demanding and disrupts everything about Buffalo Fluffalo's life. As Buffalo Fluffalo tries to adjust to all the new changes, he is suprised to discover that little baby Puffalo might just have something to teach him! If you have a new baby in the house, or your young children are struggling with the addition of a new sibling, this book is an absolute must-read. Written by Bess Kalb and illustrated by Erin Kraan, Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo is a hilarious and touching picture book that kids of all ages will enjoy reading aloud. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every day, Buffalo Fluffalo goes about his usual routine. He munches all the grass he can eat, frolics and rollicks with his friends, and at noontime, lies down for a nap in the shade. But one morning, Fluffalo wakes up to a loud wailing cry and, to his surprise, finds a little buffalo named Puffalo with the tiniest, shiniest eyes! At first, Fluffalo does not like Puffalo. “What does it need?” he huffs in alarm. But Crow wisely explains that Puffalo doesn't need much—just time to learn and grow. Slowly, Fluffalo watches as Puffalo learns to trip, slip, gallop, and trot. He teaches Puffalo to eat plants and to keep away from red ants. Together, the two take long strolls and snuggle for naps. And even though Puffalo sometimes slows him down, Fluffalo realizes that life is much better with Puffalo by his side.
- [Snow Treasure](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/snow-treasure/) - FROM SARAH: Fast-paced, exciting, and based on a true story of heroic children from WWII-era Norway, this short middle grade novel is one that you don't want to miss! FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the bleak winter of 1940, Nazi troops parachuted into Peter Lundstrom's tiny Norwegian village and held it captive. Nobody thought the Nazis could be defeated—until Uncle Victor told Peter how the children could fool the enemy. It was a dangerous plan. They had to slip past Nazi guards with nine million dollars in gold hidden on their sleds. It meant risking their country's treasure—and their lives. This classic story of how a group of children outwitted the Nazis and sent the treasure to America has captivated generations of readers.
- [Red & Lulu](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/red-lulu/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Red and Lulu make their nest in a particularly beautiful evergreen tree. It shades them in the hot months and keeps them cozy in the cold months, and once a year the people who live nearby string lights on their tree and sing a special song: O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree. But one
- [Cobweb Christmas: The Tradition of Tinsel](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/cobweb-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: I enjoyed so many things in this delightful retelling of an old German Christmas folktale! Written by Shirley Climo (who is something of a master of folk tale retellings!), this is a great book to add to your Christmas collection. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Everybody loves Christmas at Tante's. The old lady decorates a wonderful tree and makes certain to have something for all who come to visit, be it the nearby village children or the shy animals of the pine forest. The only creatures Tante overlooks are the spiders she has swept out of her cottage while cleaning. But the curious spiders want to come inside and see Tante's tree, too. When a midnight visitor lets them into the old lady's home, they unknowingly spin Tante the very gift she has longed for—a gift that has inspired the draping of tinsel on Christmas trees ever since.
- [A Visit to Brambly Hedge](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-visit-to-brambly-hedge/) - FROM SARAH: A Visit to Brambly Hedge by Jill Barklem is an inside peek into the marvelous, cozy world of Brambly Hedge. Full of stories, sketches and archival material, this behind-the-scenes look into one of the beloved landscapes of children's literature, A Visit to Brambly Hedge is a new title that reads like an instant classic. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Immerse yourself in the world of the hedgerow in this collection of unpublished artwork, photos and never-see-before content from the creator of the beloved Brambly Hedge stories.
- [Knight Owl](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/knight-owl/) - FROM SARAH: An owl bent on becoming a heroic knight shows whether he has what it takes to be as valiant as he imagines. This is laugh-out-loud funny and has gorgeous illustrations. Worth adding to your permanent collection! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A determined Owl builds strength and confidence in this medieval picture book about the
- [Searching for and Maintaining Peace](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/searching-for-and-maintaining-peace/) - FROM SARAH: This (very short!) book is pure gold. True peace is possible for all of us, even in the midst of bustling family life. For all the weary and burdened of heart - Father Jacques Philippe's wisdom will be a balm to you soul. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Peace of heart is a pure gift of God. We should seek it and ask Him for it.
- [Honeybee](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/honeybee/) - FROM SARAH: I love a beautiful picture book that explores nature AND tells an incredible story at the same time. The lyrical text by Candace Flemming and lush illustrations by Eric Rohmann bring vivid detail to the life of a honeybee, and the ending pages are full of fascinating information that will intrigue your older readers. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A tiny honeybee emerges through the wax cap of her cell. Driven to protect and take care of her hive, she cleans the nursery and feeds the larvae and the queen. But is she strong enough to fly? Not yet! Apis builds wax comb to store honey, and transfers pollen from other bees into the storage. She defends the hive from invaders. And finally, she begins her new life as an adventurer. The confining walls of the hive fall away as Apis takes to the air, finally free, in a brilliant double-gatefold illustration where the clear blue sky is full of promise-- and the wings of dozens of honeybees, heading out in search of nectar to bring back to the hive.
- [If You Find a Leaf](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/if-you-find-a-leaf/) - FROM SARAH: I love the way the illustrator incorporated real pressed leaves into the illustrations, and the endpapers are swoon-worthy. I think this one is worth owning! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every year, gusts of wind blow colorful autumn leaves to the ground. Some leaves make a crunch under foot, and others are so beautiful they deserve to be saved. In this story a young artist draws inspiration from the leaves she collects and every leaf sparks a new idea. She imagines turning a Japanese Zelkova leaf into a boat to sail far away, a Honey Locust leaf into a swing to sway in the gentle breeze, and an American Basswood leaf into a hot air balloon to float high above the trees.
- [Where Are You, Brontë?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/where-are-you-bronte/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This touching story about love, loss, and remembrance in the wake of losing a beloved pet is the final completed book written by beloved creator Tomie dePaola, with art by award-winning illustrator Barbara McClintock. Where are you, Brontë? The day you left me, I knew I would miss you. And I did. Every day, every night. But then, I knew you were right here, still with me, in my heart forever. Children’s book legend Tomie dePaola tells the emotional and deeply personal story about overcoming his grief after the loss of his beloved dog, Brönte.
- [Big Enough](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/big-enough/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Little Ah-Fu has a big imagination, but he can’t imagine being the Oxherd Boy . . . yet. When the day comes for Ah-Fu to bring the huge family ox home from the woods, he worries that he’s not big enough to do the job. Will fear and self-doubt drive Ah-Fu home empty-handed? Or can he rely on his wits and compassion to become the Oxherd Boy his family expects—and prove to himself that he is, indeed, big enough?
- [Will's Words: How William Shakespeare Changed the Way You Talk](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/wills-words-how-william-shakespeare-changed-the-way-you-talk/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Bard of Avon is responsible for such familiar phrases as "what's done is done" and "too much of a good thing." He even helped turn "household words" into household words. As readers will discover, "the long and the short of it" is this: Will changed the English language forever. Will's words
- [Birdsong](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/birdsong/) - FROM SARAH: I was just blown away by this beautiful picture book. With earthy, stunning illustrations, you'll be taken through the changes, reflected seasonally, that a young girl experiences during a difficult move, and her subsequent budding friendship with her elderly neighbor. This one might make you cry! FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Katherena and her mother move to a small town, Katherena feels lonely and out of place. But when she meets an elderly woman artist who lives next door, named Agnes—her world starts to change. Katherena and Agnes share the same passions for arts and crafts, birds, and nature. But as the seasons change, can Katherna navigate the failing health of her new friend? Award-winning author and artist Julie Flett’s textured images of birds, flowers, art, and landscapes bring vibrancy and warmth to this powerful story, which highlights the fulfillment of intergenerational relationships, shared passions, and spending time outdoors with the ones we love.
- [The Lost Package](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-lost-package/) - FROM SARAH: This is the story of what happens when a package is lost... and found. And what could be found along with it! It reminded me of the behind-the-scenes tour of the postal service on Mister Rogers Neighborhood (remember that?), but with Jessica Lanan's sweet illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Like other packages, this one began as an empty box. It was packed with great care, sealed tight, and given a personal touch. Like other packages, it left the post office with hope. But unlike most packages, before it got to its destination... it got lost.
- [Bad Badger](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bad-badger/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Septimus is not good at being a badger. He adores the sunset. He dreams of going to Venice. And he lives alone in a charming cottage by the sea. He’s not unhappy with his tidy, solitary life, but there are times when being so bad at badgerdom makes him wonder if he’s even a badger at all. When a gull of very few words lands on the windowsill, Septimus leaps at the possibility of friendship. However, his new confidant soon goes missing and Septimus is bereft. Determined to find his best—and only—friend, he ventures into new territory and encounters a cast of surprising characters. Can Septimus be as brave and bighearted as he’ll need to be to find Gully? Or is he really a bad badger after all?
- [An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Folk and Fairy Tales](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/an-illustrated-treasury-of-scottish-folk-and-fairy-tales/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Slithering stoorworms, mischievious brownies, fierce kelpies and magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore. Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland. Retelling each in its own individual style, she presents funny tales, moving tales and enchanting fairy tales. Soar with the goshawk, dive with selkies and battle with the stoorworm, as each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper, which brim with otherworldly beauty. A wonderful gift, this is a truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime and will be enjoyed by parents and grandparents as well as children.
- [The Ship in the Window](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-ship-in-the-window/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mabel the mouse wants nothing more than to be a fearless sea captain traveling the world in search of adventure. Every night she watches a man carefully construct a model ship, as his son watches by her side. Mabel and the boy know the model ship is anything but a toy, but they both long to see if it can really float. So Mabel hatches a plan to make her seafaring dreams come true.
- [Astrid the Unstoppable](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/astrid-the-unstoppable/) - From Sarah: Another must-read from Maria Parr. A modern Pippi Longstocking... but maybe even more delightful, if that's possible! We loved this book. FROM THE PUBLISHER Speed and self-confidence, that’s Astrid’s motto. Nicknamed “the little thunderbolt,” she loves to spend her days racing down the hillside on her sled, singing loudly as she goes. She
- [Tranquility by Tuesday](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tranquility-by-tuesday/) - FROM SARAH: This is (easily) my favorite book so far by Laura Vanderkam. It's full of practical solutions for choosing how to spend your time that I think many homeschooling mamas will appreciate. "Going to bed early is how grown-ups sleep in" might be my favorite line from the whole book! FROM THE PUBLISHER: To make time for what matters, you need a resilient schedule, not a perfect schedule. Based on a time diary study of over 150 people, Vanderkam shares nine strategies for building opportunities for joy, nourishment, and fulfillment into your week, such as: Three times a week is a habit One big adventure, one little adventure Effortful before effortless This is more than a time management book about “how to do it all.” It’s a look at how real people changed their lives using Vanderkam’s nine rules, and how you can do the same.
- [Noodles on a Bicycle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/noodles-on-a-bicycle/) - FROM SARAH: A rollicking picture book that follows a soba noodle deliveryman through the streets of Tokyo! This book is all kinds of fun, and the real pictures of soba deliverymen on the endpages are not to be missed. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When the deliverymen set off in the morning, the children wait for the flicker of pedal and wheel. It's the demae-- delivery men-- setting off to deliver steaming trays of noodles to hungry customers all over the city. They are acrobats: whizzing past other bicycles, soaring around curves, avoiding the black smoke of motorcycles. When the children see them, they want to be them. And so they practice with bowls of wobbling water stacked on trays. The day passes, and, finally, exhausted, the demae return home, to their families, and, yes, to steaming bowls of noodles.
- [Gone Fishing: A novel in verse](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/gone-fishing-a-novel-in-verse/) - FROM SARAH: A funny, quick read-aloud that will delight parents and children alike. Lighthearted and sweet! One of my favorites. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Nine-year-old Sam loves fishing with his dad. So when his pesky little sister, Lucy, horns in on their fishing trip, he’s none too pleased. All ends well in this winsome book of poems—each labeled with its proper poetic form. Together the poems build a dawn-to-dusk story of a father-son bond, of sibling harmony lost and found—and, most of all, of delicious anticipation. Charming line drawings animate the poetry with humor and drama, and the extensive Poet’s Tackle Box at the end makes this the perfect primer to hook aspiring poets of all ages.
- [Whoo-Ku Haiku](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/whoo-ku-haiku/) - FROM SARAH: A luminous book that captures the life of a family of owls through haiku. Definitely worth tracking this one down! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Watch as a pair of great horned owlets peep and squeak in their feathered nest. Mama and Papa hunt for food and fend off predators while the chicks grow strong enough to hop and flap between the branches of their tree, then leap and fly away, ready to explore the wild world around them.
- [They All Saw a Cat](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/they-all-saw-a-cat/) - FROM SARAH: What do *you* see, when you see a cat? This is a fun read-aloud any time of year, but especially just before a stroll around the neighborhood, where you might just see . . . well, you know. :) FROM THE PUBLISHER: The cat walked through the world, with its whiskers, ears, and paws . . . In this glorious celebration of observation, curiosity, and imagination, author and illustrator Brendan Wenzel shows us the many lives of one cat, and how perspective shapes what we see. When you see a cat, what do you see?
- [The Screwtape Letters](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-screwtape-letters/) - FROM SARAH: This is, perhaps, the book I've read more than any other. It's my favorite high school read-aloud (actually, we prefer it on audio). I get something new from it every time I read it. It's my favorite of everything C.S. Lewis wrote... and that's saying something! 😍 Recommended for ages 15+ for the best impact. FROM THE PUBLISHER: At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, C.S. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldly-wise old Devil to his nephew, Wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man.
- [The Complete Tales of Winnie-The-Pooh](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-complete-tales-of-winnie-the-pooh/) - FROM SARAH: This collection of both books, Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, written by A.A. Milne for his son, Christopher Robin, are a wonderful addition for any home library! Each story stands alone, and yet together, they usher us into the world of the Hundred Acre Wood, where we find adventure and lasting friendship. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Since 1926, Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends—Piglet, Owl, Tigger, Kanga, Roo, and the ever doleful Eeyore—have endured as the unforgettable creations of A. A. Milne, who wrote two books of Pooh’s adventures for his son, Christopher Robin, and Ernest H. Shepard, who lovingly gave them shape through his iconic and beautiful illustrations.
- [Tolkien on Fairy Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tolkien-on-fairy-stories/) - A new expanded edition of Tolkien’s most famous, and most important essay, which defined his conception of fantasy as a literary form, and which led to the writing of The Lord of the Rings. Accompanied by a critical study of the history and writing of the text. J.R.R. Tolkien's "On Fairy-stories" is his most-studied and
- [Lily: The Girl Who Could See](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lily-the-girl-who-could-see/) - FROM SARAH: This book tells the story of Lily and her life-changing decision to leave behind almost certain fame to serve the poor is deeply moving. Her vision, creativity and devotion changed countless lives, reminding us that sometimes the greatest adventure is found when we choose a purpose far bigger than ourselves. FROM THE PUBLISHER: “I will make you the greatest living artist in all of England! But you must work very hard at your art, and you must decide between your art and your work with the poor.” This was the choice that John Ruskin, the celebrated Victorian art critic, presented to the young Lilias Trotter. With a storyteller’s eye and ear, Sally Oxley traces the steps that led up to this turning point in Lilias Trotter’s life and the amazing adventure that followed as she turned her back on worldly fame and set out in faith for the mission work in North Africa.
- [Katie and the Starry Night](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/katie-and-the-starry-night/) - FROM SARAH: For those of us who have ever loved a painting so much we wish we could reach inside and touch it, this beautiful picture book is an absolute delight. We get to follow Katie as she explores five of Vincent Van Gogh’s most iconic paintings, celebrating the moment where art meets adventure. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Join Katie as she steps into some of the most famous paintings in the world for an exciting art adventure!
- [What the Artist Saw: Vincent van Gogh](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/what-the-artist-saw-vincent-van-gogh/) - FROM SARAH: This one is art biography, part activity book. It's a fascinating walk through Van Gogh’s life is filled with opportunities to practice your own art, all while learning more about what inspired some of his most famous works. FROM THE PUBLISHER: See the world through Vincent van Gogh's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.
- [The Spy in the Museum](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-spy-in-the-museum/) - FROM SARAH: I think you'll just love Rose’s story. She was the underestimated, unsung hero of her museum, proving that one person’s cleverness, courage and love can change the course of history. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This riveting, “visually stunning” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) picture book biography tells the true story of Rose Valland’s valiant efforts to save thousands of works of art during World War II by becoming a spy in her own museum.
- [Beyond the Far Horizon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beyond-the-far-horizon/) - FROM SARAH: Ravi and his friends are back for the fantastic and thrilling conclusion to “The Restorationists” series. This trilogy is perfect for art-loving kids who enjoy courage filled quests and rich, creative worlds. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A foe-turned-friend must learn to trust his new allies or risk losing his chance of finding a forever home in this thrilling conclusion of the award-winning Restorationists trilogy.
- [A Kingdom of Shadows](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-kingdom-of-shadows/) - FROM SARAH: An epic, faith-based fantasy full of courage and friendship; this novel is one you won’t want to miss. With its complex themes of light and darkness and wonderfully redemptive storyline, I’d recommend it for readers ten and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A band of misfits seek to fight the darkness that’s slowly overcoming their kingdom—the start of a grand adventure series in the tradition of The Chronicles of Narnia and the Wingfeather Saga.
- [The Spirit of Springer](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-spirit-of-springer/) - FROM SARAH: I love a compelling non-fiction picture book that captivates readers from page one, and this remarkable story does not disappoint. Amanda Abler shares the dramatic rescue of a baby orca, separated from her pod by hundreds of miles, nursed back to health and released back into the wild. I’d recommend it for readers seven and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A compelling nonfiction picture book about the remarkable rescue of an orphaned orca calf, Springer (A73), whose story captured the hearts of whale lovers throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- [The Very, Very Far North](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-very-very-far-north/) - FROM SARAH: This illustrated chapter book reminds me of the “Hundred Acre Woods” if it was set in the Arctic. A sweet, curious polar bear, a bossy puffin, slightly vain musk ox, a shy caribou, and a host of other charming characters will make this a new family favorite. FROM THE PUBLISHER: An inquisitive polar bear named Duane befriends an array of animals as he discovers where he belongs in this charming classic-in-the making.
- [North: The Amazing Story of Arctic Migration](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/north-the-amazing-story-of-arctic-migration/) - FROM SARAH: This fascinating non-fiction picture book is perfect for young naturalists who are curious about the thousands of creatures who make the dangerous journey to the Arctic north every Spring. The gentle color palette and vivid text bring wonderful detail to the beauty and harshness of Arctic life. FROM THE PUBLISHER: At the top of our world is a huge wild place called the Arctic. In the winter, it is a cold and barren land, where few animals can survive. But when spring comes, it attracts animals from every corner of the earth. This lushly illustrated picture book celebrates the resilient wildlife and barren, beautiful landscapes of the Arctic Circle, tracing the awe-inspiring spring migration of millions of creatures to the Arctic and reminding the reader of the hardships and harmony of life in the wild.
- [The Lights that Dance in the Night](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-lights-that-dance-in-the-night/) - FROM SARAH: A celebration of the northern lights and all the creatures that marvel at their swirling colors, this stunning picture book feels like stepping into a winter dream where the sky itself is the storyteller. Lyrical text that’s written in rhyme makes this a great fit for early readers and listeners alike. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The northern lights bring wonder and joy to all the creatures who bask under their mysterious glow in this gorgeous picture book from the creator of the holiday hit The Tree That's Meant to Be.
- [A Polar Bear in the Snow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-polar-bear-in-the-snow/) - FROM SARAH: Mac Barnett’s sparse, poetic narration and torn paper art by Shawn Harris bring this majestic polar bear’s story to life, inviting readers to follow him on a journey through the Arctic landscape. Quick enough to be read before bedtime and engaging enough to be read over and over, this one is perfect for ages three and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A majestic polar bear heads out on a mysterious walk in a dazzling, playful collaboration from an exciting pair of picture-book creators.
- [The Search for the Giant Arctic Jellyfish](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-search-for-the-giant-arctic-jellyfish/) - FROM SARAH: If you’ve ever wondered if the world’s most fantastical legends are true, you are going to love this story of a brave scientist who is out to find a mysterious creature lurking beneath the waters of the Arctic. Part danger, part discovery, this whimsical story is filled with stunning illustrations and is a new RAR favorite. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this strikingly illustrated debut with a quirky, surreal sensibility, the tale of an Arctic expedition invites readers to discover an elusive creature.
- [Between Flowers and Bones](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/between-flowers-and-bones/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Twelve-year-old Georgia assumed she would one day be the last Restorationist protecting art from evil forces. So she was thrilled when her cousin Vincent finally joined the family calling. But Vincent’s flashier Gift makes Georgia feel like a sidekick rather than a hero. And things only get more complicated and perilous after he willingly steps into the heart of danger. Will the remnants of the Restorationists’ society fracture under the pressure of the Distortionists’ schemes? Or is Georgia’s Gift really enough to rescue her family, the art world, the Restorationists—and ultimately save the day?
- [Vincent Can't Sleep: Van Gogh Paints the Night Sky](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/vincent-cant-sleep-van-gogh-paints-the-night-sky/) - FROM SARAH: My favorite genre of all is picture book biography, and one of my all-time favorite pb biographers? Barb Rosenstock. I think you'll know why when you hear her on RAR episode #151: It's a Story... So What? This story is one of my favorites about Vincent Van Gogh. Gorgeously illustrated by the incomparable Mary GrandPré. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Vincent van Gogh often found himself unable to sleep and wandered under starlit skies. Those nighttime experiences provided the inspiration for many of his paintings, including his most famous, The Starry Night. Van Gogh sold only one painting in his lifetime--but he continued to pursue his unique vision, and ultimately became one of the most beloved artists of all time.
- [Mr. Popper's Penguins](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mr-poppers-penguins/) - Traditional Chinese edition of the humorous classic "Mr. Poppers Penguins," a 1939 Newbery Honor winner by Richard & Florence Atwater. The book is a long running bestseller and reprinted many times. It is also a inaugural Lewis Carroll Shelf Award books.
- [Big Time: A Simple Path to Abundance](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/big-time/) - FROM SARAH: This is a fantastic follow-up to Laura’s book, 168 Hours, filled with her natural optimism, practicality, and gentle guidance about how to make the most of the abundant time we have been given. Instead of focusing on the hours in a week, Laura zooms out and invites readers to consider the year as a whole. Both books are incredible tools for time management, filled with wisdom, encouragement and a variety of tactics for implementing her ideas into your everyday life. FROM THE PUBLISHER: By turns surprising, thought-provoking, and encouraging, Big Time shows readers that the daily experience of time can be quite spacious―and that, managed well, each day’s hours can be a source of happiness and satisfaction.
- [168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/168-hours/) - FROM SARAH: You’ll feel empowered and encouraged after reading Laura’s work, equipped with practical tools to help you make intentional choices about how you spend your time. It reminded me that time is not a thief, but a landscape, and we have the opportunity to shape it in ways that bless us and those we love. FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. We tell ourselves we'd like to read more, get to the gym regularly, try new hobbies, and accomplish all kinds of goals. But then we give up because there just aren't enough hours to do it all. Or if we don't make excuses, we make sacrifices- taking time out from other things in order to fit it all in. There has to be a better way...and Laura Vanderkam has found one.
- [Through the Year with Tomie dePaola](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/through-the-year-with-tomie-depaola/) - FROM SARAH: I wrote the foreword to this stunning new book. Tomie's religious art and stories first baptized my own imagination, and then they went on to baptize the imagination of my kids. Now, collected like beads on a string, Tomie's liturgical art is paired with excerpts about saints and holy days to carry us all through the whole liturgical year. Truly a work of beauty. Highly, highly recommended for your homeschool's Morning Basket, or as decor on your coffee table. Read more about the book HERE. And while you can purchase from Amazon or Bookshop with the buttons on this page, we recommend purchasing directly from Ignatius Books. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This engaging book is sure to inspire the whole family to celebrate with the Church her special days and seasons through the year.
- [The Black Star of Kingston](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-black-star-of-kingston/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Early Elementary to Late Elementary Independent Reading Level: xx
- [No Purchase Necessary](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/no-purchase-necessary/) - FROM SARAH: No Purchase Necessary is captivating middle grade novel written by Maria Marianayagam and is an absolute delight to read! I'd recommend it for readers ages 10-15. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ajay Anthonipillai has a million-dollar problem. Ajay has lived his life dutifully following the rules set by his Tamil parents. However, moving to a new school gives Ajay a new rule to follow: Get on seventh-grade all-star Jacob Underson’s good side. When Jacob asks him to steal a Mercury bar from Scary Al’s convenience store, Ajay feels this is his chance to finally “get cool” and stop eating alone. But Jacob rejects the stolen chocolate bar, leaving Ajay to unwrap it and discover that it contains Mercury’s Twenty-fifth Anniversary Grand Prize…one million dollars. Faced with an extreme dilemma, Ajay will have to bear the weight of his actions and battle his morality in deciding whether to claim the prize that may change the life of his family forever.
- [52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/52-modern-manners-for-todays-teens/) - FROM SARAH: 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens is a unique and easy way to help your kids navigate the social situations they may encounter as they begin to grow up. Written by Brooke Romney, these books are chock-full of helpful tips and practical tidbits to help your children grow into delightful adults FROM THE PUBLISHER: 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens is a simple, inexpensive solution that guides parents and adds connection to your family so your teens can live a more successful life. This book doesn’t teach old school manners, but the more current, nuanced manners that set people up for fulfillment in relationships, school, work, and life. Things like: Nothing online is private, the way you smell matters, don’t leave just one person out, pitch in, introduce yourself, and so many more. The innovative design is a stand-up, flip calendar with the main manner on the front and more details on the back. It serves as a visual reminder all week of how to interact or allows more stubborn teens to learn casually on their own. The manners are short, direct, and to the point, and include the why behind each one.
- [The Lazy Genius Way](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-lazy-genius-way/) - FROM SARAH: Oh, how I love this book. Every bit of it is insightful and practical, helping us be a genius about what truly matters, and lazy about the rest. Highly, highly recommended. We'll be reading this in Mama Book Club, Fall 2021. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Discover a better way to approach your relationships, work, and piles of mail. Be who you are without the complication of everyone else’s "shoulds". Do what matters, skip the rest, and be a person again.
- [Essentialism](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/essentialism/) - FROM SARAH: This is one of my absolute favorite nonfiction books—it may win the prize as "Sarah's most re-read book!" Implementing the ideas in Essentialism have had a tremendous impact on my homeschool, my work at Read-Aloud Revival, and my parenting. If you feel pulled in too many directions, try some of the ideas in this book and see if it helps. (This book also makes a great gift for that handsome guy in your life, if you're looking for a book for him! 😘) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Essentialism is more than a time-management strategy or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution toward the things that really matter.
- [Apple Tree Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/apple-tree-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: Beautifully illustrated and so very nostalgic, this timeless Christmas story reminds us that even when something we love is lost, it remains part of our hearts forever! It's the perfect read-aloud for snuggling under your own tree. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A heartwarming, nostalgic Christmas classic to be shared across generations The old apple tree that stands near the Ansterburgs’ barn house is an important part of their lives. Its sweet, juicy apples go into pies, applesauce, lunch pails, and even decorate their annual Christmas tree. It’s also a favorite place for Katrina. There’s a special branch where she can sit and draw and dream. The branch is her studio. But then an ice storm brings down the old tree, splitting it down the middle. There’s nothing left to do but chop it up for firewood. As Katrina listens to her father sawing at the tree, she’s angry and resentful. Doesn’t her father know she can’t draw without her beloved tree? Not even the upcoming Christmas holiday can cheer Katrina. Can anything make her feel better? Inspired by the author’s childhood memories, this tender story reveals the joy of a very special gift and the love between a daughter and father.
- [The House with the Little Red Door](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-house-with-the-little-red-door/) - FROM SARAH: A new wintertime classic. From the cozy, intricate illustrations to the heartwarming story of found friendship, this absolutely darling picture book is one you’ll want for your very own shelves. FROM THE PUBLISHER: What makes a house a home? This sweet story, with jaw- dropping hand-painted illustrations and die-cut flaps, is the perfect cozy tale for bedtime.
- [Little Melba and Her Big Trombone](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-melba-and-her-big-trombone/) - FROM SARAH: The vivid, lively illustrations in this picture book biography just sing. You can almost hear the music pouring off of every page. I highly recommend putting on some of Melba’s incredible music when you finish this one. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A biography of African American jazz virtuoso Melba Doretta Liston, a pioneering twentieth-century trombone player, composer, and music arranger at a time when few women, of any race, played brass instruments and were part of the jazz scene.
- [Berlioz the Bear](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/berlioz-the-bear/) - FROM SARAH: I love a book that’s full of onomatopoeia, and this adorable story from RAR favorite Jan Brett is a delight to read aloud. As in all of Jan’s books, your readers will get swept up in the illustrations and be entirely captivated by the story. FROM THE PUBLISHER: What's that strange buzz coming from the double bass? Berlioz has no time to investigate, because he and his bear orchestra are due at the gala ball in the village square at eight. But Berlioz is so worried about his buzzing bass that he steers the mule and his bandwagon full of magicians into a hole in the road and gets stuck.
- [Christmas in the Big Woods](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/christmas-in-the-big-woods/) - FROM SARAH: Nothing gets me in the Christmas spirit faster than this delightful, gentle tale of the Ingalls family at Christmastime. With Renée Graef’s charming illustrations, Christmas in the Big Woods brings the warmth and wonder of the holiday season to life. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Christmas has come to the Big Woods of Wisconsin! Laura and her family are excited to celebrate. When Laura's cousins, aunt, and uncle arrive, they spend their time together eating sweets, playing in the snow, and reading. Their holiday celebrations are full of simple joys.
- [Ira Sleeps Over](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ira-sleeps-over/) - FROM SARAH: Do you remember the excitement of your first sleepover? Maybe you felt a little nervous like Ira and wanted to bring a buddy along. This classic picture book is a delightful reminder that the best kind of friend will always welcome you (and your teddy bear) with open arms. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A charming and relatable picture book about a child's first sleepover experience from the beloved author-illustrator of Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.
- [Growing Up Pedro](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/growing-up-pedro/) - FROM SARAH: Matt Tavares brings us another brilliant picture book biography that’s perfect for sports fans of all ages. The grit, determination, and passion in Pedro’s story is wonderfully inspiring, but I think the best part of this book is the deep bond of brotherhood shared between Pedro and his older brother, Ramon. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Before Pedro Martínez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young three times, he was a kid from a place called Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic. Pedro loved baseball more than anything, and his older brother Ramon was the best pitcher he’d ever seen. He’d dream of the day he and his brother could play together in the major leagues — and here, Matt Tavares tells the story of how that dream came true.
- [Becoming Babe Ruth](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/becoming-babe-ruth/) - FROM SARAH: We love a stunning picture book biography, and master-illustrator Matt Tavares hits a home run in this incredible story of baseball legend Babe Ruth. With vivid illustrations and heartfelt storytelling, Matt traces Babe Ruth’s journey from mischievous child to beloved sports icon, capturing his rise to fame and the legacy he left behind. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Matt Tavares sheds light on an icon who learned early that life is what you make of it — and sends home a message about honoring the place you come from. Back matter includes an author’s note, Babe Ruth’s career statistics, and a bibliography.
- [Zachary's Ball](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/zacharys-ball/) - FROM SARAH: Matt Tavares beautifully captures the magic of a child's first big-league game in these nostalgic black and white illustrations and dream-like text. This one feels like stepping into an old movie; being surrounded by popcorn and Cracker Jacks and cheering for the home team from the stands. I recommend it for sports fans of all ages. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Zachary’s father catches a foul ball at Fenway Park and gives it to him, something really amazing happens. Zachary finds himself on the pitcher’s mound, wearing a Red Sox uniform and playing against New York! As long as Zachary has the ball, all his baseball fantasies seem to come true. But can he hold on to its magic? Zachary’s Ball, Matt Tavares’s debut picture book, is a perfect story for celebrating the 100th birthday of the setting that inspired it: Boston’s Fenway Park, the oldest park still in use by a major-league club — and one of the country’s most beloved ballparks.
- [Who Is Coming to Our House](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/who-is-coming-to-our-house/) - FROM SARAH: Curl up and get cozy with your littlest ones to share this sweet Christmas story. A holiday board book with beautiful language and timeless illustrations - a classic in my home! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A modern Christmas classic about how the animals prepare a cozy welcome for the baby Jesus, perfect for under the tree or in stockings.
- [The Legend of Old Befana](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-legend-of-old-befana/) - **Description from Amazon: This is a delightful reading of the favorite Italian Christmas story about an eccentric old woman and her never-ending search for the Baby King.
- [A Beatrix Potter Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-beatrix-potter-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: Sometimes a treasury is just the thing. We especially love them when we travel, because we can bring so many stories with us! This collection of Beatrix Potter is worth adding to your own permanent collection. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ten of Beatrix Potter's most popular tales are brought together in this beautiful jacketed hardcover treasury. The tales trace the life of Beatrix Potter from her first publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit in 1902 to her later tales, set around her farm, Hill Top.
- [The Complete Brambly Hedge](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-complete-brambly-hedge/) - FROM SARAH: Among my tippy-top favorites! The mice of Brambly Hedge are easy to love, and the illustrations are so detailed and enthralling. All eight of their classic picture book tales are brought together in this single, lovely, volume. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Explore the natural world with the mice of Brambly Hedge, who made their first appearance in 1980 when the four seasonal stories were published. Ever since, readers have loved exploring the miniature world of the hedgerow and meeting the families that live there. In this collection the mice have many adventures, but they always have time for fun and relaxation too. Whatever the season, and whether they are by the sea, in the hills, or simply at home by the fire, there is always someone ready to lend a helping hand. Contains: Spring Story, Summer Story, Autumn Story, Winter Story, Poppy’s Babies, Sea Story, The High Hills, The Secret Staircase.
- [Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ella-fitzgerald-the-tale-of-a-vocal-virtuosa/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ella Fitzgerald began her life as a singer on the stage of the Apollo Theater when she was just seventeen years old. Her rich voice and vocal innovations brought her fame and a remarkable career than spanned half a century and won her generations of fans around the world.
- [Cinders](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/cinders/) - FROM SARAH: One of Jan Brett's best books. It's the Cinderella story, of course, but Cinderellla is a hen and Prince Cockarel is the handsome rooster. Jan Brett's travels to Russia influenced this stunning book. FROM THE PUBLISHER: One magical night, Cinders, the most picked upon hen in the flock, becomes the most loved by Prince Cockerel when she arrives at his ball looking so beautiful that even her bossy sisters don't recognize her.
- [Hector Fox and the Giant Quest](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hector-fox-and-the-giant-quest/) - FROM SARAH: Astrid Sheckels is a picture book illustrator to watch! Her classic style won my heart right out of the gate. There’s a lot to look at and love in this sweet story. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lucy's wish was all it took for Hector Fox and his merry band of woodland friends to set out on an adventure beyond the friendly Green Wood. They had all heard a roumor of an enormous, shadowy stranger living in the Forbidden Marsh. Was it a fairy-tale giant?
- [Heartwood](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/heartwood/) - FROM SARAH: It's one of the best books I've read all year! The writing is fantastic, the pacing is perfect, and the plot makes this book impossible to put down. If you're looking for a novel to pull you out of reading slump, this is a fantastic option. P.S. This is technically considered a thriller but it's not scary, just fast-paced. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the heart of the Maine woods, an experienced Appalachian Trail hiker goes missing. She is forty-two-year-old Valerie Gillis, who has vanished 200 miles from her final destination. Alone in the wilderness, Valerie pours her thoughts into fractured, poetic letters to her mother as she battles the elements and struggles to keep hoping.
- [The Summer Skies](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-summer-skies/) - FROM SARAH: Set on a small island just off the coast of Scotland, this story follows a female pilot learning to face her fears after a terrifying near miss. It’s a heartwarming mix of self-discovery, courage, and a slow-burn romance that unfolds against the charm and wild beauty of the Scottish isles. It is part of Jenny Colgan’s Mure series, but is completely enjoyable as a standalone. This book is perfect for anyone who loves stories about second chances, adventure, and finding yourself again. FROM THE PUBLISHER: New York Times bestselling author Jenny Colgan takes us to the gloriously windswept islands of northern Scotland, where we meet young Morag McGinty, who runs the puddle-jumper flights that serve the islands’ tiny but proudly feisty population.
- [The Bletchley Riddle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-bletchley-riddle/) - FROM SARAH: The Bletchley Riddle is an exciting middle-grade novel about the top-secret WWII location, Bletchley Park. It's based on the true setting of the Allied codebreakers stationed here, doggedly working to decrypt German ciphers, including the elusive Enigma machine. The book is told in alternating viewpoints--from one of the codebreakers, desperate to break Enigma's code, to his intrepid, plucky sister, determined to discover the truth behind their mother's unexplained disappearance. I loved reading this one for myself! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A thrilling mystery and collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin! This historical adventure follows two siblings at Bletchley Park, the home of WWII codebreakers, as they try to unravel a mystery surrounding their mother’s disappearance.
- [Christina's Carol](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/christinas-carol/) - FROM SARAH: A gorgeously illustrated version of the poem, “In the Bleak Midwinter” by Christina Rossetti with Tomie dePaolo’s unmatched art. FROM THE PUBLISHER Based on the 1872 Christmas carol “In the Bleak Midwinter” by English poet Christina Rosetti, this stunning, wintry picture book from acclaimed author-illustrator Tomie dePaola will be cherished all through the holiday season.
- [The Night Before Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-night-before-christmas/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: As St. Nick and eight tiny reindeer descend through a brilliant night sky, the famous Christmas poem begins. The father narrates the words just as Clement Moore wrote them, and artist Jan Brett captures the spirit of the story in glorious illustrations.
- [Dasher: How a Brave Little Doe Changed Christmas Forever](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dasher-how-a-brave-little-doe-changed-christmas-forever/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Dasher is an adventurous young reindeer with a wish in her heart. She spends her days with her family under the hot sun in a traveling circus, but she longs for a different life — one where there is snow beneath her hooves and the North Star above her head. One day,
- [Dasher Can't Wait for Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dasher-cant-wait-for-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: Matt Tavaras, one of RAR's favorite author/ illustrators, is back with another story about Dasher, the reindeer with big dreams and an even bigger heart. You will want to pour over every page filled with lush language and stunning illustrations. Age rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: Matt Tavares’s sequel to the New York Times best-selling Dasher is a joyful ode to helping others—and another holiday classic in the making.
- [Dasher and the Polar Bear](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dasher-and-the-polar-bear/) - FROM SARAH: Matt Tavaras, one of RAR's favorite author/ illustrators, is back with another story about Dasher, the reindeer with big dreams and an even bigger heart. You will want to pour over every page filled with lush language and stunning illustrations. Age rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this all-new Christmas tale, Dasher the reindeer discovers that the only thing better than making Christmas magic is making a new friend to share it with.
- [The Greatest Skating Race](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-greatest-skating-race/) - FROM SARAH: A story reminiscent of novels such as Number the Stars and Snow Treasure, this story unfolds in the German-occupied Netherlands during World War II. Piet dreams of completing the same skating race as his hero, Pim Mulier, who was the first to skate the Elfstedentocht (a famous race that goes through eleven towns along frozen canals). Piet is now called upon to undertake the race of his life–rescuing two children in dangerous circumstances. A longer picture book for multiple sittings, this is an inspiring story of courage! FROM THE PUBLISHER: In 1941 Piet, a young Dutch boy from Sluis, gets the assignment of a lifetime: He must skate along the frozen canals of the Netherlands and across the Belgian border, in order to guide two neighborhood children to their aunt's house in Brugge, where the children will remain for the duration of World War II. Their father has been taken by German soldiers, and the children are no longer safe in Sluis -- but the journey with Piet, past soldiers and enemies, is fraught with danger.
- [Hide and Seek History: Ancient Greeks](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hide-and-seek-history-ancient-greeks/) - FROM SARAH: A lift-the-flap adventure for history-lovers and mystery-solvers! Vibrant, fascinating and tons of fun. FROM THE PUBLISHER: With more than 80 lift-the-flaps and with flaps under flaps, this book introduces readers to the truth behind some of ancient Greece's most incredible stories and superstitions. Children will learn about the society of ancient Greece, its sports, social hierarchy, and so much more. This immersive book unearths some of the most astonishing aspects of an illustrious culture.
- [Knight Owl's Little Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/knight-owls-little-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: Our favorite little owl is back with his very own Christmas story! This adorable board book is perfect for your earliest listeners and a fantastic companion story to the original Knight Owl picture book. Check out our Family Book Club Guide for Knight Owl and share in lots of fun activities featuring this brave little guy and all his friends! Age Rec: Birth and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Celebrate the winter season with Knight Owl and friends as they gather for a special Christmas celebration in this festive board book bursting with holiday cheer, featuring beloved characters from the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
- [Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/peter-nimble-and-his-fantastic-eyes/) - FROM SARAH: Jonathan Auxier's fantastical tale of Peter, the blind orphan who lives a life of thievery. Around the time Peter finds himself in possession of three pairs of magical eyes, he realizes he is being sent on a quest to the dangerous Vanished Kingdom. Don't miss the author's interview on the RAR podcast. FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the New York Times bestselling author of The Night Gardener, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is the utterly beguiling tale of a ten-year-old blind orphan who has been schooled in a life of thievery. One fateful afternoon, he steals a box from a mysterious traveling haberdasher--a box that contains three pairs of magical eyes.
- [Fablehaven](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fablehaven/) - FROM SARAH: Kendra and Seth visit their grandparents, having no idea that their grandfather is the caretaker of Fablehaven, a hidden refuge for mystical creatures to prevent their extinction. Will keep you turning pages! Watch the author talk about writing this book in his Author Access replay in RAR Premium. FROM THE PUBLISHER: For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a hidden refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their extinction. The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true magic in a cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely. Exciting? You bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the opposite...
- [Tuesdays at the Castle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tuesdays-at-the-castle/) - FROM SARAH: On Tuesdays, the Castle changes. Sometimes it adds a new room, a turret, a staircase... or even a whole wing. This one is fun, fun, fun. I bet you'll hear "Just one more chapter, pleeeease!" from everyone in the room. Your kids can meet author Jessica Day George in RAR Premium in 2020.
- [The Sapphire Sword](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-sapphire-sword/) - FROM SARAH: What do you get when you mix three brave siblings, a talking dog, an outerspace adventure and a faith-filled allegory? This series opener is a fantastic choice for kids who loved The Wingfeather Saga, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Green Ember. Recommended for readers 8 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: To save the world from certain destruction, three siblings and their shapeshifting alien guide embark on an out-of-this-world adventure in search of an ancient, all-powerful weapon.
- [A Wrinkle in Time (Time Quintet](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-wrinkle-in-time-time-quintet/) - FROM SARAH: Meg and her brother Charles are viewed as unintelligent, especially compared to their brilliant parents, one of whom has disappeared. Did he really leave their family, or was it perhaps a wrinkle in time? The 1963 Newberry Award winner. Get our free reading guide to go with it. FROM THE PUBLISHER: It was
- [A Dragon’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-dragons-guide-to-the-care-and-feeding-of-humans/) - FROM SARAH: An absolute delight and a joy to read aloud, this hilarious chapter book will keep readers giggling through the whimsical adventure between a kindly dragon, Miss Drake, and her pet human, Winnie. I'd recommend this one for kids 6 and up who love precocious main characters and lots of witty banter. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Fans of How to Train Your Dragon will love this whimsical tale, the first in a series, by a Newbery Honor winner, featuring charming illustrations and pet "training tips" in each chapter.
- [The Widely Unknown Myth of Apple and Dorothy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-widely-unknown-myth-of-apple-and-dorothy/) - FROM SARAH: A stunning, heart-breaking-and-remaking twist on the ancient Greek myths, this beautiful novel is a tribute to friendship and the kind of love that lasts long after loss. It deals heavily with the death of a parent, but it is redemptive and hopeful, leaving readers 8 and up with a sense of joy and gratitude for the life we have been given. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Critically acclaimed author Corey Ann Haydu crafts a spellbinding tale following the modern-day descendants of ancient Greek gods—and how two young girls struggling against the weight of the family history end up becoming their own epic myth with large consequences.
- [The Silver Arrow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-silver-arrow/) - FROM SARAH: A magic train full of witty, charming animals and boxcars filled with candy and swimming pools? All aboard for an action-packed fantasy adventure, perfect for readers 8 and up. Just a note that our main character is a bit sassy at the beginning, but her character arc is truly beautiful. This one is also delighful as an audiobook! FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians comes a must-read, wholly original middle-grade debut perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and Roald Dahl.
- [The Poisoned King](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-poisoned-king/) - FROM SARAH: It's not everyday that a sequel to a beloved story is as fantastic as the first, but Katherine Rundell has brought us back into the magical world of the Archipelago with just as much beauty, adventure, redemption and heart as she did in Impossible Creatures. Grab your tissues for this one, friends. It's not to be missed! Recommended for ages 12 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Return to the magic of the Archipelago in the dazzling sequel to the runaway, #1 New York Times bestseller Impossible Creatures, hailed as “an instant classic” (Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal Winner for The One and Only Ivan)!
- [Boxes for Katje](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/boxes-for-katje/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This inspiring story, with strikingly original art, is based on the author's mother's childhood and will show young readers that they, too, can make a difference.
- [Little Christmas Carol](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-christmas-carol/) - FROM SARAH: Joe Sutphin has done it again! This time, he’s illustrated Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, and this is my very favorite version of the story yet. Great for all ages. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In 1843, Charles Dickens penned a story—a classic Christmas tale full of ghosts and the endearing humbug Ebenezer Scrooge. That story—which has captivated readers for over 150 years—is now accompanied by the delightful illustrations of Joe Sutphin. With charming woodland characters and settings that families will adore, readers will be transformed by A Little Christmas Carol. A tale of greed, regret, loneliness, reflection, compassion, hope, and a joyfully changed life, this beautifully illustrated edition will enliven the timeless classic for readers young and old. For the perfect family read-aloud, make A Little Christmas Carol a part of your family’s Christmas tradition. This new edition makes a wonderful gift.
- [The Story of the Trapp Family Singers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-story-of-the-trapp-family-singers/) - FROM SARAH: I've lost count of the number of people who have told me this book is one of their all-time favorites! I have yet to read it, but I'm always up for an excuse to cozy up and watch The Sound of Music. FROM THE PUBLISHER: With nearly 1,500 Broadway performances, six Tony Awards, more than three million albums sold, and five Academy Awards, The Sound of Music, based on the lives of Maria, the baron, and their singing children, is as familiar to most of us as our own family history. But much about the real-life woman and her family was left untold. Here, Baroness Maria Augusta Trapp tells in her own beautiful, simple words the extraordinary story of her romance with the baron, their escape from Nazi-occupied Austria, and their life in America.
- [Our Little Adventure at Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/our-little-adventure-at-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: Written by a speech pathologist and an expert in early language development, this stunning board book is a tribute to friendship. I love the watercolor illustations and the full story arc, not to mention the adorable woodland creatures! Age Rec: Birth and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: Celebrate the magic of the season with Our Little Adventures at Christmas, a heartwarming Christmas board book for babies and toddlers from author and illustrator Tabitha Paige
- [I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/i-heard-the-bells-on-christmas-day/) - FROM SARAH: A beautiful color palette and calming illustrations bring life to Longfellow's classic poem, perfect for bedtime or snuggle-time this season. Age Rec: 6 and up for advanced vocabulary FROM THE PUBLISHER: A timeless Christmas poem brought to gorgeous life in a keepsake edition for the modern family, with gold foil details
- [Finding Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/finding-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: I love this precious story of little woodland creatures who are willing to give up their own Christmas gifts to help a neighbor in need. It's a gentle reminder of how much we need each other, and how much love we all have to give! Age Rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: A group of animal friends discovers the true meaning of Christmas as they help a swallow in need.
- [A Mouse Family Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-mouse-family-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: You know how much I love mice! And a little family of mice who jump in and care for someone in need? It's Christmas perfection! This one is sure to be read over and over again. Age Rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: A modern classic full of heart and holiday cheer, starring an adorable cast of mouse characters, perfect for fans of Little Red Sleigh.
- [Merry Christmas, Anne](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/merry-christmas-anne/) - FROM SARAH: If you are glad to live in a world where there are Christmases, you are going to love this gentle picture book celebrating Anne, Diana and all their Green Gables friends. Age rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: A heartwarming holiday picture book inspired by L.M. Montgomery's beloved classic Anne of Green Gables.
- [Song of the Stars](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/song-of-the-stars/) - FROM SARAH: A gentle read-aloud filled with simple illustrations and lyrical text make this one perfect for your littlest listeners. Age Rec: all ages FROM THE PUBLISHER: Song of the Stars, written by bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones, takes children on the journey of Advent and the anticipation of Jesus’ arrival. All of creation comes together in this poetic and majestic telling of the Christmas story. Join every creature as they celebrate the arrival of Jesus!
- [Joy to the Whole World](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/joy-to-the-whole-world/) - FROM SARAH: This adorable lift-the-flap picture book is filled with vivid illustrations and plenty of surprises that celebrate Christmas traditions from all over the world! I'd recommend it for ages 4 and up since there are lots of little flaps to lift! Age Rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: Discover the unique ways children across the world celebrate Christmas in this captivating festive guide with 144 flaps to open.
- [The Night of His Birth](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-night-of-his-birth/) - FROM SARAH: I was instantly swept away by this stunning retelling of "Mary's Song", drawing readers into the wonder and mystery of Christ's birth. Mothers will resonate deeply with Mary as she dotes on every inch of her beloved Baby, and every heart will be filled afresh with worship. Age Rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: Poetic text by Newbery Medalist Katherine Paterson and striking images by Lisa Aisato reveal the intimacy of that unforgettable night long ago, when the mother of Jesus was the first to welcome him into a world he would change forever.
- [Lullaby for the King](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lullaby-for-the-king/) - FROM SARAH: Radiant illustrations and poetic text make this stunning book perfect for Christmas-time reflection. I love each of the different gifts the animals bring; some tangible, some musical, all heartfelt. This one has a lot of text, so it's best for a child with a longer attention span. Age Rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: An awe-inspiring Christmas tale from multi-award-winning poet Nikki Grimes.
- [Mr. Willowby's Head Over Heels Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mr-willowbys-head-over-heels-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: If you love the original Mr. Willowby as much as I do, you are going to delight in this new Christmas story based on a lost-then-found manuscript by Robert Barry! A delightful Christmas romp, this one is filled with many of the same characters as the original, and maintains the rhythm and rhyme of Barry's original work. Age Rec: 4 and up FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree has been a holiday favorite since 1963. Now, its generations of fans can read a new Mr. Willowby story, thanks to the discovery of a long lost manuscript and sketches by the creator Robert Barry, lovingly brought to life in a thrilling new picture book.
- [Bird Count](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bird-count/) - FROM SARAH: Calling all bird-watchers! This darling picture book is the perfect introduction to birding, filled with soft illustrations and plenty of facts for nature-loving kids and grown-ups alike. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A young girl and her mother participate as community scientists in the Christmas Bird Count. The girl is excited when Big Al, the leader of their team, asks her to record the tally this year. Using her most important tools―her eyes and ears―she eagerly identifies and counts the birds they observe on their assigned route around town. She and her team follow the rules, noting the time of day, the habitat, the birding ID techniques used for each sighting.
- [The Christmas Owl](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-christmas-owl/) - FROM SARAH: Based on the true story of the owl found in the 2020 Rockefeller tree, this beautifully illustrated picture book invites us into thoughtful conversation about compassion, nature, and what it means to care for others — especially when they’re small. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Co-written by Ellen Kalish, caretaker of the real owl found inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, The Christmas Owl is a charming story of friendship, compassion, and the true meaning of this special time of year.
- [The Carpenter's Gift](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-carpenters-gift/) - FROM SARAH: David Rubel, a historian, researched the origins of the Rockefeller Christmas tree and crafted this beautiful story as an “origin myth” — a fictional tale that aligns with known facts, but fills in emotional and imaginative gaps with a heart-felt story. The illustrations are magnificent, perfect for lingering over with a cup of cocoa. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This modern classic Christmas story teaches children the spirit of the season by bringing together two great New York City traditions: the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and the neighbor-helping-neighbor program of Habitat for Humanity.
- [The Spider Who Saved Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-spider-who-saved-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: I love a story with a brave, unexpected hero, and The Spider Who Saved Christmas reminds us that even the smallest creatures can make the biggest difference. Truly beautiful illustrations bring this enchanting story to life, perfect for readers of all ages. FROM THE PUBLISHER: he Spider Who Saved Christmas spins the enchanting faith-filled tale of Nephila, a cave-dwelling spider who plays a pivotal role central to the Christmas story. This instant classic reveals the origin of Christmas tinsel and reminds us that hope can always be found even in dark places where we least expect it.
- [Tomie dePaola's Christmas Tree Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tomie-depaolas-christmas-tree-book/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: While picking out their Christmas tree, a couple of curious kids start to wonder where Christmas trees came from. Who invented the first one? How did they become so popular? And how have they changed over the years? Celebrated children's author Tomie dePaola is here to tell you everything you ever wanted
- [Lighthouse Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lighthouse-christmas/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Frances is determined to make Christmas jolly for her younger brother, even if it means joining family on the mainland and leaving Papa behind on their isolated lighthouse island. After all, would Santa even know how to find them in this faraway spot? But when Christmas Eve is ushered in on a
- [Prairie Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/prairie-christmas/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Eleven-year-old Emma is disappointed when her mother, a doctor, has to deliver a baby on Christmas Day. But when she arrives with Mama at the house, Emma realizes she isn't the only one whose Christmas has been interrupted. With warm pencil-and-watercolor illustrations, this story offers a glimpse of life on the prairie
- [The Money We'll Save](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-money-well-save/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Pa brings a turkey poult home to fatten for Christmas dinner, he assures Ma that it will be no trouble since it can live in a box by the stove and eat table scraps--and just think of the money we'll save! But it's not quite so simple to raise a turkey
- [Suzy Goose and the Christmas Star](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/suzy-goose-and-the-christmas-star/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It’s Christmas Eve, and Suzy Goose and her friends are admiring their beautifully decorated tree. It’s perfect except for one thing: a star for the top. But Suzy sees just the right one, high in the sky, and no one can stop her from trying every possible way to get it! Bold,
- [The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-jesus-storybook-bible/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: For over a decade, The Jesus Storybook Bible has been introducing children to God’s wonderful story, and the Savior at the center of that story. Trusted and treasured for over a decade, with over 3 million copies sold, The Jesus Storybook Bible is the quintessential book for parents, grandparents, pastors, and anyone else who wants to share
- [Henry the Christmas Cat](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/henry-the-christmas-cat/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Henry, a spunky Siamese cat, always follows his family wherever they go -- and Christmastime is no exception! When The Kid takes part in the town's Christmas pageant, Henry is determined to be in it, too. After all, the manger sure makes a comfortable bed. And who says cats can't sing Christmas
- [Voices of Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/voices-of-christmas/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Gabriel “paced the halls of heaven” as he memorized God’s message to Mary. He wondered what she would say.The Christmas story unfolds, as never before, through the voices of those who witnessed the Messiah’s birth. Listen to Joseph’s struggle. Rejoice with Elizabeth and Zachariah. Worship with the magi. Hear the fear in
- [The Baker's Dozen](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-bakers-dozen/) - From the Publisher: The baker, Van Amsterdam is known in Colonial America for baking his St. Nicholas cookies; however, his greed drives him to become stingy in his business, selling people short of quality cookies. Until one day, when a strange, old woman buys a dozen cookies from him. She expects to receive 13, but
- [Merry Christmas Big Hungry Bear (Child's Play Library)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/merry-christmas-big-hungry-bear-childs-play-library/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's Christmas and the little Mouse is looking forward to opening the presents around the tree. But what about the Big Hungry Bear who lives on top of the hill? The little Mouse's brave and generous spirit reminds us that Christmas is for everyone, not just ourselves. The little Mouse and the
- [The Legend of the Candy Cane: The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-legend-of-the-candy-cane-newly-illustrated-edition-the-inspirational-story-of-our-favorite-christmas-candy/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: On a dark November night, a man arrives in a small town. While the townspeople are curious about who he is, and what he brings, only Lucy is brave enough to offer him her help. As she unpacks candy jars and sweets, he tells her the story of the candy cane and
- [We Three Kings](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/we-three-kings/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This beloved Christmas carol, written in 1857, celebrates the wise men's journey and the first Christmas night. Internationally renowned artist Gennady Spirin pays his own type of homage with paintings so exquisitely detailed and wrought that they, too, are a gift -- to that baby in the manger and to you.
- [A Christmas Carol](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-christmas-carol/) - FROM SARAH: An illustrated version of A Christmas Carol worth seeking out. See if your library has it! FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this luminous picture book adaptation of Charles Dickens' immortal classic, the story of Ebenezer Scrooge leaps off the page to warm the soul of one and all.
- [This Is the Stable](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/this-is-the-stable/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Wondrous things are happening in this humble little stable. The animals are gathering round. Shepherds and wise men and angels are coming from afar. All of them are flocking to see the Christ child, born this night in Bethlehem.
- [Father and Son: A Nativity Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/father-and-son-a-nativity-story/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Accompanied by luminous illustrations, this thought-provoking new telling of the Christmas story explores how Joseph must have felt when he held his precious miracle in his arms for the very first time.
- [On Christmas Day in the Morning: A Traditional Carol](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/on-christmas-day-in-the-morning-a-traditional-carol/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A vividly illustrated version of a traditional English carol offers a celebration of nature and the cycle of seasons, depicting the renewal of the Earth and the world as a component of the Nativity.
- [The Dolls' Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-dolls-christmas-tasha-tudor-collection/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sethany Ann and Nicey Melinda, two dolls who have seen 110 Christmases, celebrate the special day by giving a party for their friends, in a magical story by a Caldecott Honor-winning artist.
- [The First Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-first-christmas-festive-pop-up-book/) - ** Description from Amazon: Simple text and pop-up illustrations retell the story of the birth of Jesus, from the Annunciation to the visit of the shepherds and the three kings.
- [Little One, We Knew You'd Come](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-one-we-knew-youd-come/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lush illustrations echo this simple retelling of the Christmas story for the entire family.
- [Country Angel Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/country-angel-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: One of Tomie dePaola's many Christmas titles! This one is a sweet take on the heavenly festivities before the celebration of Christ's birth. We're featuring this one in Christmas School 2023. This book is out-of-print and can be difficult to find, but we've received permission to create a read-aloud video for you to access inside Christmas School! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sometimes the littlest angels can make the biggest difference, as these heavenly creatures find out as they prepare to host the Christmas celebration and manage to remember to provide some much needed starlight to light the darkest night.
- [Where Is Christmas, Jesse Bear?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/where-is-christmas-jesse-bear/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Jesse Bear is looking for Christmas. And he finds it everywhere -- when trimming the tree, baking cookies, and going ice-skating in the park. But Jesse Bear feels Christmas most of all when he's with his family on Christmas Eve, and tucked in his bed waiting for Santa!
- [A Baby Born in Bethlehem](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-baby-born-in-bethlehem/) - FROM SARAH: A beautiful rendering of the Christmas Story. I especially love the use of light and color in the illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This beautiful retelling of the traditional Nativity story captures all the drama and joy, beginning with the angel's amazing announcement to Mary.
- [Dream Snow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dream-snow/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's December 24th, and the old farmer settles down for a winter's nap, wondering how Christmas can come when there is no snow! In his dream he imagines a snowstorm covering him and his animals—named One, Two, Three, Four and Five—in a snowy blanket. But when the farmer awakens, he finds that
- [Home for Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/home-for-christmas/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Jan Brett creates an irresistible, mischievous character that kids will recognize in themselves. Jan transports us to a glorious Scandinavian landscape where a beautiful fall turns into a magnificent snowy winter. Her signature borders depict the troll family missing Rollo, and animals as appealing as those found in The Mitten.
- [We Were There: A Nativity Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/we-were-there-a-nativity-story/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: On a winter night long ago, a baby boy was born in a stable with only the animals to witness his arrival. But it wasn’t just the cows and donkeys and soft little lambs who were present. Smaller, less loved creatures were there, too: the snake, the scorpion, the cockroach, and others.
- [Gingerbread Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/gingerbread-christmas/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Gingerbread Baby and his friend, Matti, take his gingerbread band to the Christmas Festival where they are a hit! That is until the aroma of gingerbread reaches the children, making them hungry. That means it is time to run away. Clever Matti uses snow to disguise the gingerbread instruments while Gingerbread Baby
- [All My Road Before Me](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/all-my-road-before-me/) - FROM SARAH: This incredible memoir invites us to bear witness to some of the most formative years in the life of C.S. Lewis. His diary entires capture his intellectual struggles, spiritual wrestling and even his daily routines with the gentle wisdom we've come to expect from Lewis. I'd recommend it for readers 16 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Covering five remarkable years in Lewis's life, All My Road Before Me charts the inspirations and intellectual and spiritual development of a man whose theology and writing—including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—has had immense influence on the Christian world.
- [Gulliver's Travels](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/gullivers-travels/) - FROM SARAH: A wild romp through a fantastical world full of characters that reflect many facets of human nature, this classic adventure is as sharp as it is witty. I'd recommend it for readers 13 and up who love a little side-eye and satire when it comes to exploring the human condition. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A wickedly clever satire uses comic inversions to offer telling insights into the nature of man and society. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.
- [Prince Caspian](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/prince-caspian/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A beautiful hardcover edition of C. S. Lewis's Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia. The full-color jacket features art from three time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator David Wiesner and interior black-and-white artwork by the series' original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. The Pevensie siblings travel back to Narnia
- [Surprised by Joy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/surprised-by-joy/) - Also wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: C. S. Lewis—the great British writer, scholar, lay theologian, broadcaster, Christian apologist, and bestselling author of Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters, The Great Divorce, The Chronicles of Narnia, and many other beloved classics—takes readers on a spiritual journey through his early life and eventual embrace of the Christian faith.
- [Giant](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/giant/) - FROM SARAH: Ever wonder what it would have been like to be friends with C. S. Lewis? This beautiful middle grade novel is the tale of two friends who come from entirely different backgrounds and experiences, but connect deeply through imagination and storytelling. The slow, thoughtful plot is perfect for kids eight and up, but sensitive readers should know it does contain the death of a parent. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A fictionalized exploration of the childhood of C.S. Lewis. Davy, a working-class boy living in East Belfast in 1908, is sent to work at the wealthy Lewis household. When he meets Jacks – the name by which CS Lewis was known to friends and family – Davy is captivated by his friend’s world of books and stories. Together the boys plunge into imagining and adventuring, and Davy discovers his own artistic talent. But when Davy is offered a job at the shipyard, and Jacks’s mother falls gravely ill, their wondrous days of make-believe seem numbered. Will they lose their extraordinary shared world forever?
- [E. Nesbit: A BBC Radio Collection](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/e-nesbit-a-bbc-radio-collection/) - FROM SARAH: A nod to the old radio shows that captivated listeners before the age of television, this nostalgic treat is a wonderful collection of our E. Nesbit favorites. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A BBC Radio collection of dramatisations of E. Nesbit's finest children's books with extra magical readings plus an original drama by Martin Jameson.
- [Skunk and Badger](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/skunk-and-badger/) - FROM SARAH: A new favorite! This delightful story is hilarious, charming and so much fun. It's perfect for kids who love chickens and belive strongly in "important rock work". Don't miss the sequel! FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Skunk plows into Badger’s life, everything Badger knows is upended. Tails are flipped. The wrong animal is sprayed. And why-oh-why are there so many chickens?
- [Misty of Chincoteague](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/misty-of-chincoteague/) - FROM SARAH: Marguerite Henry wrote some of the most classic stories that have entranced horse and animal lovers for decades. This book is based on the real-life Pony Penning Days on Chincoteague Island and Assateague Islands, in Virginia and Maryland respectively, which still occurs annually. The audiobook is a great way to enjoy this book together. FROM THE PUBLISHER: On the island of Chincoteague, off the coasts of Virginia and Maryland, lives a centuries-old band of wild ponies. Among them is the most mysterious of all, Phantom, a rarely-seen mare that eludes all efforts to capture her—that is, until a young boy and girl lay eyes on her and determine that they can’t live without her. The frenzied roundup that follows on the next Pony Penning Day does indeed bring Phantom into their lives, in a way they never would have suspected. Phantom would forever be a creature of the wild. But her gentle, loyal colt Misty is another story altogether...
- [Winter Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/winter-story-brambly-hedge/) - FROM SARAH: What's not to love about Brambly Hedge? Mice in aprons, stoking their fireplaces? Yes, please! I love all of the stories in Jill Barklem's Brambly Hedge, but I especially love the seasonal stories, and this one about an ice palace and a winter ball is enchanting. FROM THE PUBLISHER: It was the middle of winter and very, very cold. The mice of Brambly Hedge forecasted snow. And they were right. In the morning they awoke to find their doors and windows hidden behind deep drifts. There hadn't been snow like this for years. "There's enough for a Snow Ball!" cried the mice with glee, and set to work in the time-honoured way to make an Ice Hall for the festivities. The little mice watched wide-eyed as all the preparations were made. Then at last everything was ready, and the Ball could begin…
- [Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mrs-piggle-wiggle/) - FROM SARAH: A favorite from my own childhood! My daughter Clara couldn't get enough of the whole series at age 10. Fabulous on audio. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle lives in an upside-down house and smells like cookies. She was even married to a pirate once. Most of all, she knows everything about children. She can cure them of any ailment. Patsy hates baths. Hubert never puts anything away. Allen eats v-e-r-y slowly. Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has a treatment for all of them.
- [The Velveteen Rabbit](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-velveteen-rabbit/) - FROM SARAH: I love this audio edition so much that I think it might become real. This one is perfect for cozy afternoons and long car rides thinking about all the things we love most. FROM THE PUBLISHER: First published in 1922, Margery Williams' enchanting story about a toy rabbit is a classic of children's literature. This gentle rendition comes alive through Meryl Streep's soothing narration and George Winston's beautiful music score. Ages four and up.
- [Charlotte's Web](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/charlottes-web/) - FROM SARAH: The literary masterpiece. (I talk more about Charlotte's Web and why it has to be as sad as it is in RAR #202: For Kids Who Don't Like Sad Books.) The audiobook is narrated by the author and is just fabulous. Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. It contains illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.
- [Nic and Nellie](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/nic-and-nellie/) - FROM SARAH: Astrid, an RAR favorite author and illustrator, lives in Massachusetts and set this particular story on a small island off the coast of New England. Enjoy her beautiful illustrations! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Everyone gets homesick. And Nic is no different. She's so excited about spending the entire summer on a small New England island with her grandparents that she counts down the days through winter and spring. But when the grand adventure finally begins, she finds tears and loneliness instead of joy and freedom. Astrid Sheckels' picture book Nic and Nellie is a gorgeously illustrated, heartwarming story of a girl and her beloved dog, Nellie, who slowly learn that new places really aren't so scary, and that often friends can be found around every corner, even in old row boats, tidal ponds, and stinky mud flats.
- [Pollyanna (Sterling Unabridged Classics)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pollyanna-sterling-unabridged-classics/) - **Description from Amazon: Chatty, idealistic Pollyanna can always find something to be glad about. Even when the newly orphaned girl has to live with her cold, unloving Aunt Polly, she remains full of hope and joy. But then a horrible accident leaves her crippled—and it may finally be too much for Pollyanna to bear. Will
- [The Adventures of Tom Sawyer](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tom-sawyer/) - Thomas "Tom" Sawyer is the title character of the Mark Twain novel THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER (1876). He appears in three other novels by Twain: ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN (1884), TOM SAWYER ABROAD (1894), and TOM SAWYER, DETECTIVE (1896). Sawyer also appears in at least three unfinished Twain works, HUCK AND TOM AMONG THE
- [A Little Princess](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-little-princess/) - FROM SARAH: I just love the novels of Francis Hodgson Burnett. I sort of wish this one had a different title, so more boys would pick it up. Definitely worth reading aloud, or getting as an audiobook to read together! I like the audiobook narrated by Virginia Leishman. (Audible I Libro.FM) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Alone in a new country, wealthy Sara Crewe tries to settle in and make friends at boarding school. But when she learns that she'll never see her beloved father gain, her life is turned upside down. Transformed from princess to pauper, she must swap dancing lessons and luxury for hard work and a room in the attic. Will she find that kindness and genorosity are all the riches she truly needs?
- [The Secret Garden](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-secret-garden/) - FROM SARAH: One of my all-time favorite children's classics. My kids all loved this book (boys and girls alike). We're reading it as our RAR Premium Family Book Club novel in spring 2024, in fact! Also great on audio! (Audible l Libro.fm) FROM THE PUBLISHER: What secrets lie behind the doors at Misselthwaite Manor? Recently arrived at her uncle's estate, orphaned Mary Lennox is spoiled, sickly, and certain she won't enjoy living there. Then she discovers the arched doorway into an overgrown garden, shut up since the death of her aunt ten years earlier. Mary soon begins transforming it into a thing of beauty--unaware that she is changing too.
- [Robinson Crusoe](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/robinson-crusoe/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Life and Strange Surprizing Adventures of Robinson Crusoe was first published in 1719 without any reference to its author, Daniel Defoe. The book was presented as a true autobiography of a castaway marooned for 28 years on an uninhabited island. It was been considered one of the first English novels. and is one of the most published books in history. Crusoe becomes self-sufficient using material salvaged from shipwrecks and endures cannibals, earthquakes, and mutineers before his final rescue. He rescues a native who has escaped from cannibals and names him Friday in reference to the day of the week he was found.
- [Sea Dog Rescue](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sea-dog-rescue/) - FROM SARAH: The newest Sea Dog story from Astrid Sheckels, featuring her classic lush illustrations and an engaging story. A joy! FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Walter the baker (and brave sea dog!) discovers his friend Big Boris is being blamed for sinking a village fishing boat, he knows something's not right. Together with Mira, a merpup, Walter must swim through clues and uncover the truth before his friend's reputation is sunk forever.
- [Sea Dog](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sea-dog/) - FROM SARAH: While this (beautiful!) book doesn’t specify a particular location by name, the illustrations depict a charming seaside setting with rocky shores, lighthouses, small boats, and coastal wildlife, all hallmarks of New England's maritime landscapes. You'll feel immersed in New England as you read it aloud! Highly recommended. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Walter longs to be a sea dog. He comes from a long line of seafaring dogs, all of whom made their livelihoods from the sea, but, alas, Walter's talent seems to extend only to baking. He sells his breads and cakes, made from his aunt’s classic sea dog recipes, in the village tea shop. But, when an unfortunate incident plunges Walter into a deep-sea adventure, he is brought face to face with the legendary Big Boris and discovers his place as a true sea dog.
- [The Landry News](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-landry-news/) - ** Description from Amazon: NEW STUDENT GETS OLD TEACHER The bad news is that Cara Landry is the new kid at Denton Elementary School. The worse news is that her teacher, Mr. Larson, would rather read the paper and drink coffee than teach his students anything. So Cara decides to give Mr. Larson something else
- [Henry and the Chalk Dragon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/henry-and-the-chalk-dragon/) - FROM SARAH: It takes a special kind of courage to be an artist. Does Henry Penwhistle have what it takes? The adventures begin when a dragon he draws on the door wants to be seen and have a place in the world. A great read-aloud! FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the town of Squashbuckle, just about
- [The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-nine-moons-of-han-yu-and-luli/) - FROM SARAH: From Sarah: We are huge fans of Karina Yan Glaser here at RAR, and her newest novel does not disappoint. A dazzling dual-timeline adventure, this story is one to be treasured. It's perfect for readers 9 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people—one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown—on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved and bestselling author of the Vanderbeekers series.
- [Inkheart](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/inkheart/) - FROM SARAH: A tribute to the power of reading aloud, this thrilling novel is filled with unforgettable characters, daring escapes, and the haunting beauty of words. Inkheart is the first volume in The Inkworld Trilogy — a must-read for anyone who’s ever wished their favorite book could come to life. Heads up that there are a few instances of mild language, so I'd recommend this one for ages 12 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: One cruel night, Meggie's father reads aloud from a book called INKHEART-- and an evil ruler escapes the boundaries of fiction and lands in their living room. Suddenly, Meggie is smack in the middle of the kind of adventure she has only read about in books. Meggie must learn to harness the magic that has conjured this nightmare. For only she can change the course of the story that has changed her life forever.
- [The Sword in the Tree](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-sword-in-the-tree/) - FROM SARAH: A good, solid story (and a pretty quick read!) set in the days of King Arthur. A young boy's suspicious uncle shows up at his father's castle, and then his father mysteriously and supposedly dies. The boy and his mother flee the castle to save their lives. The young boy makes his way to Camelot to plead their case before King Arthur. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the days of King Arthur there stood a mighty oak tree within the walls of a castle. Peace reigned in the castle until the fearsome night when Lionel, long-lost brother of Lord Weldon, returned to cause trouble and unhappiness. It was then that Shan, the son of Lord Weldon, took on the duties of a knight and hid the sword in the hollow of the giant oak. The days that followed were filled with adventures that tried the courage of the young boy. Shan was surprised by bearded robbers in the woods. He met noble knights in plumed helmets, and eventually he even made a trip to high-towered Camelot. His story is filled with the pageantry and color of England in King Arthur's time. It creates a vivid picture of the Knights of the Round Table and the wisdom of King Arthur himself.
- [My Father's Dragon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-fathers-dragon/) - FROM SARAH: This is always my first chapter book read-aloud (or at least, it was with all six of my own kids!), but it's also a perfect choice for a developing reader. It tells the story of a young boy who saves a baby dragon, has adventures after their escape, and reunites the dragon with its family. I've yet to meet a kid who doesn't love this story. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Elmer Elevator tells a stray cat about his dream of being able to fly, he learns of a captive dragon on Wild Island. The dragon has been forced by the jungle residents to serve as their shuttle across a wide river—and anyone who rescues the dragon from its cruel captors might be entitled to a free ride.
- [The Reluctant Dragon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-reluctant-dragon/) - Everyone knows that since a Dragon IS a Dragon and St. George IS St. George, there will have to be a fight. Everyone, that is, except the Dragon. He’d rather write poetry. This wonderful, whimsical story is by the author of The Wind In The Willows. Performed by John and Ginny Dildine, with Gordon Bok
- [Castle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/castle/) - FROM SARAH: I feel like I recommend a book by David Macaulay just about every week. This is one of my favorites, and it inspired my then-twelve-year-old daughter to create an entire, accurate castle out of clay. Macaulay's work is the epitome of illustration you want to look at longer than necessary. Highly recommended. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue, and grandeur. What could be more perfect for an author/illustrator who has continually stripped away the mystique of architectural structures that have long fascinated modern man? With typical zest and wry sense of humor punctuating his drawing...
- [Saint George and the Dragon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/saint-george-and-the-dragon/) - FROM SARAH: I think this is Margaret Hodges and Trina Schart Hyman's very best book, and that's saying something! I'd skip the library and just buy a copy of this one for your permanent collection. Older kids enjoy it, too. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This breathtakingly illustrated adaptation of a classic story is a must-have addition to any collection of folklore and fairy tales. Saint George and the Dragon dramatically retells the epic episode from Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene "in which George, the Red Cross Knight, slays the dreadful dragon that has been terrorizing the countryside for years and brings joy to the land.
- [The Knight and the Dragon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-knight-and-the-dragon-paperstar-book/) - FROM SARAH: I can almost imagine Tomie chuckling to himself while making the illustrations for this delightful, nearly wordless story about a dragon and a knight who have every intention of fighting one another. Wonderful. FROM THE PUBLISHER: What happens when a sheepish knight and a not-so-fierce dragon fight for the very first time? Well, it's no ordinary battle since the knight has to go to the castle library to learn about dragon-fighting and the dragon must dig through his ancestor's things to find out how to fight a knight!
- [Knight Owl and Early Bird](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/knight-owl-and-early-bird/) - FROM SARAH: Our beloved little Knight Owl is back with the second delightful story in this series! This time he's out to save the forest he loves, but not to worry... He's got a tiny feathered friend by his side! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Early Bird wants to be brave and protect the castle, just like Knight Owl. But she falls asleep on the job and then keeps her hero up during the day with her enthusiastic chattiness, well-meaning questions, and cheerful owl impersonations. But there are strange happenings in the forest, and soon Knight Owl and Early Bird find themselves in the throes of danger. Will these two learn to work together to keep themselves and the kingdom safe?
- [Sweater Weather](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sweater-weather/) - FROM SARAH: This book is a hoot! A delightful story about a family of bears who can't seem to get their sweaters on. The simple text, "Sweaters on!" becomes funnier and funnier as the book progresses. Definitely get your hands on this one. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sweaters on? Not yet! The air is crisp, and the leaves are bright—it’s the perfect autumn day to enjoy the outdoors. Papa Bear instructs his cubs to put on their sweaters, and patiently waits downstairs. When he checks on them, he learns that getting ready is no simple task. But even if this lovable bear family misses out on their planned outing, the evening sky still holds a beautiful surprise.
- [Fall Leaves](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fall-leaves/) - FROM SARAH: I really appreciate the illustrator's use of light in this book. A lovely addition to your autumnal reading stack. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Autumn is in the air: days grow shorter and nights are long. Birds leave, flowers, too. Apples and temperatures fall—then snow! Part poem, part silent stage, this luminous picture book puts autumn on display and captures the spirit of change that stays with us long after fall leaves.
- [Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/goodbye-summer-hello-autumn/) - FROM SARAH: I adore this whole series from Kenard Pak, but this one in particular might be my favorite! I love comparing the use of colors from the beginning of the book to the end (or even the different sides of the cover). Love. FROM THE PUBLISHER: As trees sway in the cool breeze, blue jays head south, and leaves change their colors, everyone knows--autumn is on its way! Join a young girl as she takes a walk through forest and town, greeting all the signs of the coming season.
- [Fall Walk](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fall-walk/) - FROM SARAH: This picture book is GORGEOUS. Perfect to read just before bundling up for a fall nature walk. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Learn about autumn leaves through a lyrical tale with illustrations and activities With beautiful illustrations and a lyrical narrative, Virginia Snow takes children on a fun and educational adventure.
- [Fletcher and the Falling Leaves](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fletcher-and-the-falling-leaves/) - FROM SARAH: If you didn't know that leaves were supposed to fall each autumn, would you worry when they did? This is a sweet story of a fox who experiences his first fall. FROM THE PUBLISHER: As the leaves fall from his favorite tree, Fletcher worries that something is terribly wrong. But then winter comes, and with it a wonderful surprise. Do you know what it is?
- [The Princess and the Goblin](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-princess-and-the-goblin/) - FROM SARAH: George MacDonald is heralded as the "Father of Fantasy" and has been lauded by the finest fantasy writers for children, including J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. Find out why in this famous fairy tale. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Princess Irene lives in a castle in a wild and lonely mountainous region. One day she discovers a steep and winding stairway leading to a bewildering labyrinth of unused passages with closed doors - and a further stairway. What lies at the top? Can the ring the princess is given protect her against the lurking menace of the boglins from under the mountain?
- [The False Prince](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-false-prince-ascendance-trilogy-book-1/) - FROM SARAH: For when you need a page-turner. This one will make you ignore the laundry and all of your household duties, so don't say I didn't warn ya. 😆 Recommended for ages 12+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In a discontent kingdom, civil war is brewing. To unify the divided people, Conner, a nobleman of the
- [Where the Mountain Meets the Moon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/where-the-mountain-meets-the-moon/) - FROM SARAH: Minli sets off on an adventurous journey to find the Old Man on the Moon and change her family's fortune. Elements of fantasy and folklore intertwine as Minli discovers answers to her most pressing questions. Full-color illustrations by the author make this one a special treat! Your kids can meet Grace Lin in
- [A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-wrinkle-in-time-the-graphic-novel/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: in 50 years of publication, the book has never been illustrated. In the graphic novel, Hope Larson takes the classic story to a new level with her vividly imagined interpretations of tessering and favorite characters, like the Happy Medium and Aunt Beast. Perfect for delighting old fans and winning over new ones, this graphic novel adaptation is a must-read.
- [The Phantom Tollbooth](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-phantom-tollbooth/) - **Description from Amazon: With almost 4 million copies sold over 50 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic that Philip Pullman says “comes up bright and new every time I read it . . . it will continue to charm and delight
- [The Book of Three](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-book-of-three/) - FROM SARAH: Fantasy your kids won't want to put down. My two fantasy-lovers both loved this whole series. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Originally published in 1964, this three-book series follows “Taran the Assistant Pig-Keeper” on his quest to become a hero. Filled with references to Welsh mythology and lots of humor.
- [Ranger's Apprentice](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/rangers-apprentice/) - FROM SARAH: Best for ages 12+, this intense and fast-paced series will keep your young reader turning pages. I find myself often recommending them to boys, especially. (Fun fact: the editor of this series, Michael Green, is the editor of many of our books at Waxwing!) FROM THE PUBLISHER: They have always scared him in the past—the Rangers, with their dark cloaks and shadowy ways. The villagers believe the Rangers practice magic that makes them invisible to ordinary people. And now 15-year-old Will, always small for his age, has been chosen as a Ranger’s apprentice.
- [Mere Christianity](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mere-christianity/) - In 1941 England, when all hope was threatened by the inhumanity of war, C. S. Lewis was invited to give a series of radio lectures addressing the central issues of Christianity. More than half a century later, these talks continue to retain their poignancy. First heard as informal radio broadcasts on the BBC, the lectures
- [The True Gift](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-true-gift/) - FROM SARAH: From the author of Sarah, Plain and Tall. All year long Lily and Liam look forward to the holidays at their grandparents’ farm. It’s always the perfect trip, but this year it's different than any other... Recommended for ages 7+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This holiday classic from a beloved author rings in the season
- [The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-year-of-the-perfect-christmas-tree-an-appalachian-story-picture-puffin-books/) - FROM SARAH: Barbara Cooney is one of my very favorite illustrators (obviously! 😉), and this is one of my very favorite Christmas picture books! FROM THE PUBLISHER: This unforgettable tale, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist Barbara Cooney, has become a seasonal classic-a touching and joyful story about courage and the power of family.
- [The Friendly Beasts: an old English Christmas Carol](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-friendly-beasts-an-old-english-christmas-carol/) - Age rec: all From Sarah: A lovely picture book by my all-time favorite: Tomie dePaola. It is said that singing is praying twice. What a beautiful prayer this one is! From the Publisher: "The simple strains of this old Christmas melody are superbly reflected in the graceful, delicate, yet strong images that dePaola brings to
- [Black Ships Before Troy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-black-ships-before-troy/) - FROM SARAH: Rosemay Sutcliff's writing makes this classic tale compulsively readable. Recommended for ages 10 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff's retelling of the classic saga embodies all of the astonishing drama, romance, and intrigue of ancient Greece.
- [Roman Diary: The Journal of Iliona, A Young Slave](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/roman-diary-the-journal-of-iliona-a-young-slave/) - FROM SARAH: With plenty of humor and historical detail woven into every page, readers will experience the wonders and challenges of Rome through the eyes of a brave young girl in this illustrated chapter book. Heads up that this story has some mature themes, so I'd recommend it for readers ten and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Iliona never imagined that her sea voyage from Greece to Egypt would lead to Rome, but when she is captured by pirates and auctioned off as a slave, that’s where she lands. Readers are invited to view the wonders of Rome through Iliona’s eyes—the luxury, the excess, and the politics.
- [King Midas and the Golden Touch](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/king-midas-and-the-golden-touch-craft/) - FROM SARAH: Perfect for readers ages 4 and up, this timeless tale explores themes of greed, gratitude, and the priceless value of love. It allows us to ask the all-important question... how much is "enough"? FROM THE PUBLISHER: When a mysterious stranger offers to reward Midas for a kindness, the king does not hesitate: He wishes that all he touches would turn to gold. To his delight, his wish is granted and he soon sets about transforming his ordinary palace into a place of golden beauty. But to his dismay, when he accidentally turns his beloved daughter into a golden statue, Midas learns that what at first seems a blessing can also become a curse.
- [Ben-Hur: A Tale of Christ](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ben-hur-a-tale-of-christ/) - FROM SARAH: One of the best tales representing the world of Ancient Rome- slave galleys and battles at sea, chariot races, centurions, and more, all set against the backdrop of the life of Christ. A stunning epic that teens- especially boys- love. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A timeless work of inspiration, perseverance, and faith, Ben-Hur was a bestseller from the time it was published in the 1880s well until the 1930s. It has been adapted into a play and an Academy Award-winning film. No wonder Wallace’s desire to be remembered as a highly successful military hero has been thwarted. Instead, he is best known as the author of this well-loved tale of human despair and redemption.
- [The Wanderings of Odysseus](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-wanderings-of-odysseus/) - FROM SARAH: The dramatic follow-up to The Illiad, retold by the extraordinary Rosemary Sutcliff. Recommended for ages 10 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Homer's epic poem, The Odyssey, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and Rosemary Sutcliff stays true to the classic tale and characters in this authentic retelling rich with drama, magic, and heroism.
- [The Bronze Bow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-bronze-bow/) - FROM SARAH: A FiVE-STAR READ! This story is captivating, moving and inspiring, bringing us face-to-face with Roman persecution during the life of Christ. I'd recommend it for ages 12 and up because of the mature themes, but middle-grade readers (and adults!) are going to love this one. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this Newbery Medal–winning novel, Daniel bar Jamin will stop at nothing to seek revenge for his father's death at the hands of the Roman Empire.
- [The Golden Fleece](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-golden-fleece/) - FROM SARAH: A fantastic retelling of the myths of Jason and the Argonauts, this compilation of stories is one of the best! I'd recommend it for readers 10 and up since it has some mature themes. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Enter a world where harpies torment mortals, the Argonaut Orpheus sings, the mighty god Zeus wages war on the Titans, and Prometheus steals fire. Author Padraic Colum weaves the tales of Jason and his Argonauts with classic Greek mythology to create this captivating epic about life, war, and astounding beings who lived in a time long past. Poetically written and wonderful for reading aloud, this collection of ancient stories will captivate modern readers.
- [Adventures in Ancient Greece](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/adventures-in-ancient-greece/) - FROM SARAH: An adventurous graphic novel with a fast-paced storyline, this installment in the Good Times Travel Agency series is perfect for readers 8 and up who love mythology and ancient civilizations, and those of us who just enjoy a good giggle. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Join the Binkertons -- twins Josh and Emma and their little sister Libby -- as they head to the Good Times Travel Agency hoping to visit the next Olympic Games, but end up in Ancient Greece instead! Adventures in Ancient Greece is an exciting mix of adventure and historical information about life in Greece in the fifth century BC.
- [Escape from Pompeii](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/escape-from-pompeii/) - FROM SARAH: For any reader who is drawn to ancient civilizations, volcanoes and edge-of-your-seat survival stories, Christina Balit brings to life the final moments of Pompeii and the courage of two children caught in the heart of it all. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Join Tranio, the son of an actor, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter, in witnessing the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Tranio, like most Roman boys, likes to watch whatever is going on: tradesmen selling their goods, ships unloading their exotic cargoes, politicians making speeches in the forum. But one hot August day a very different scene unfolds. The ground begins to shake, the sky to darken. Heading for the harbor, Tranio and his friend Livia hide on a boat and witness one of the most terrifying moments in recorded history-the eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of their beloved city, Pompeii.
- [The Librarian Who Measured the Earth](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-librarian-who-measured-the-earth/) - FROM SARAH: A tribute to all of the kids who love to ask, "why?", this fascinating picture book biography brings to life the story of a man who never stopped asking questions. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This colorfully illustrated biography of the Greek philosopher and scientist Eratosthenes, who compiled the first geography book and accurately measured the globe's circumference, is just right for budding mathematicians, scientists, historians, and librarians!
- [Cleopatra](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/cleopatra/) - FROM SARAH: This picture book is an excellent overview of the life of Cleopatra, set in the rich world of Alexandria as the Roman Republic began to crumble. The illustrations are beautiful, but it is text-heavy and deals with more mature content , so I'd recommend it for readers 10 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Queen of Egypt at the age of eighteen, Cleopatra's passion was to untie the world under Egyptian rule. Legendary leaders risked their kingdoms to win her heart, and her epic life has inspired countless tales throughout history. A timeless story of love, war, and ambition, this pictorial biography from acclaimed author/illustrator Diane Stanley is sure to entertain and educate.
- [Detectives in Togas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/detectives-in-togas/) - FROM SARAH: This is a delightful middle-grade mystery set on the streets of Ancient Rome! Get a sneak peek into Roman ways of life and solve a page-turning puzzle all while getting to know a hilarious cast of characters. Head's up that there are a few references to slavery that could be important conversation-starters for your family. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In these two delightful history-mysteries, seven boys in Ancient Rome solve strange crimes . . . thanks to some help from their cranky teacher, a little bit of logic, and a lot of amusing misadventure.
- [King Midas and the Golden Touch](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/king-midas-and-the-golden-touch/) - *Highly Recommended* NARRATED BY: Michael Caine BEST FOR AGES: 4+ FROM THE PUBLISHER: Read by actor Michael Caine with original music by Ellis Marsalis and featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma. One day, King Midas sees a beautiful butterfly illuminated by the golden light of the afternoon sun. He is so taken with it that he wishes
- [Pegasus](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pegasus/) - FROM SARAH: When Marianna Meyer and Kinuko Y. Craft team up on a picture book, you know it will be stunning, and Pegasus is no exception! FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the poignant meeting the growing bond of friendship between horse and man to the dramatic slaying of the fearsome fire-breathing Chimera, this is an unforgettable adventure that will stir the imagination of young and old alike. Featuring glorious paintings that readers will want to savor again and again, here is a magnificent edition of a timeless Greek classic.
- [City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/city-a-story-of-roman-planning-and-construction/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Text and black and white illustrations show how the Romans planned and constructed their cities for the people who lived within them.
- [What's Your Angle, Pythagoras?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/whats-your-angle-pythagoras-charlesbridge-math-adventures/) - FROM SARAH: If you want math to feel like an adventure, this picture book biography is the perfect "addition" to your library. Julie Ellis’s playful storytelling and Phyllis Hornung’s warm illustrations invite readers ages 6 and up to explore Ancient Greece and experiment with hands-on math in a way that's fun and accessible. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Children can test their math skills and learn the Pythagorean Theorem alongside young Pythagoras in this STEM adventure. Pythagoras' curiosity takes him from Samos to Alexandria, where he meets a builder named Neferheperhersekeper, who introduces him to the right angle.
- [Cupid and Psyche](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/cupid-and-psyche/) - FROM SARAH: Absolutely STUNNING illustrations bring life to one of the lesser-known Greek myths in this beautiful picture book. While this story holds all the drama, romance, and jealousy of the Ancient Greek myths, it's gentle enough for readers 4 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Perhaps the greatest love story of all, Cupid and Psyche is unsurpassed in its richness and drama. Marie Craft's lively, suspenseful retelling of this classic Greek myth will appeal to young and old alike. And these legendary lovers have inspired forty lush luminous paintings by award-winning artist Kinuko Craft.
- [D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/daulaires-book-of-greek-myths/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Late Elementary to Middle School Independent Reading Level: 6.6
- [Favorite Greek Myths](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/favorite-greek-myths/) - **Description from Amazon: Retells twelve favorite Greek myths
- [Aesop's Fables for Children](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/aesops-fables-for-children/) - FROM SARAH: A collection of beloved Aesop's fables—a childhood must. FROM THE PUBLISHER: For centuries, children and adults have treasured the stories handed down by Aesop, a slave who lived in ancient Greece approximately six centuries B.C. Known for their charm and simplicity, these simple tales feature brief adventures of animals, birds, and beasts - with a message hidden in each narrative.
- [Mathematicians Are People, Too](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mathematicians-are-people-too/) - FROM SARAH: This collection of biographical sketches features some of the most famous mathematical geniuses in history, and would make a perfect addition to your math lessons. It's written in short, narrative snippets that read like historical fiction, making it fun and digestible for readers 8 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Introduce kids to the lives of famous mathematicians like Pythagoras and Galileo. This book takes a look at the history of mathematical discoveries and the lives of great mathematicians.
- [Two-Minute Mysteries (Apple Paperbacks)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/two-minute-mysteries-apple-paperbacks/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Early Elementary to Late Elementary Independent Reading Level: 5.6
- [The Fairy Books of Andrew Lang](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-fairy-books-of-andrew-lang/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Late Elementary to Middle School or even High School Independent Reading Level: 10
- [A Leaf Can Be](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-leaf-can-be/) - FROM SARAH: Perfect for Nature Study any time of year, this sweet picture book invites us to use our imagination and dream about all the things a leaf can be. Check out the other books in this series and treat your readers to beautiful illustrations and brand-new ways to think about the simplest elements of nature. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A leaf can be a...shade spiller, mouth filler, tree topper, rain stopper. Find out about the many roles leaves play in this poetic exploration of leaves throughout the year. Purdie Salas's lyrical, rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations make simple yet profound observations about seemingly ordinary objects and encourage readers to suggest "what else it can be!" Using metaphors for a leaf (tree topper / rain stopper), a rock (hopscotch marker / fire sparker), and water (thirst quencher / kid drencher), these insightful picture books creatively highlight a variety of roles and relationships in nature.
- [A Rock Can Be](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-rock-can-be/) - FROM SARAH: If you loved "A Leaf Can Be", this companion picture book is perfect for your youngest nature explorers. Check out the whole series to find out what a leaf, a rock and water can be! What will they become in YOUR imagination? FROM THE PUBLISHER: Rocks may seem like boring, static objects—until you discover that a rock can spark a fire, glow in the dark, and provide shelters of all shapes and sizes. Laura Purdie Salas's lyrical, rhyming text and Violeta Dabija's glowing illustrations make simple yet profound observations about seemingly ordinary objects and encourage readers to suggest "what else it can be!" Using metaphors for a leaf (tree topper / rain stopper), a rock (hopscotch marker / fire sparker), and water (thirst quencher / kid drencher), these insightful picture books creatively highlight a variety of roles and relationships in nature.
- [Caps for Sale: A Tale of a Peddler, Some Monkeys and Their Monkey Business](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/caps-for-sale-a-tale-of-a-peddler-some-monkeys-and-their-monkey-business/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Preschool - Early Elementary Independent Reading Level: 2.9
- [This Is My Home, This Is My School](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/this-is-my-home-this-is-my-school/) - FROM SARAH: A tribute to our messy and marvelous homeschools, this picture book makes us feel seen and celebrated as we move throughout our days. Just watch out for that "crabby cafeteria lady"! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A must-have for all homeschooling families, this charming and funny picture book explores the special rhythms and routines of home education, inspired by award-winning author-illustrator Jonathan Bean’s own childhood. For young Jonathan and his sisters, home and school are one of the same. Mom is their teacher, and Dad is the best substitute a kid could ask for. From math, science, and field trips, to recess, show-and-tell, and art, an average school day with this lively, loving family is both completely familiar and totally unique. This Is My Home, This Is My School draws inspiration from Jonathan Bean’s own homeschooling experiences and includes a note from the author as well as a selection of real-life family photographs.
- [The Folk Tale Classics Heirloom Library](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-folk-tale-classics-heirloom-library/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: No child should be without the best versions of the best stories, all told and illustrated by the masterful Paul Galdone: The Three Little Pigs, Three Billy Goats Gruff, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Gingerbread Boy. Pair this boxed set with the Folktale Classics Keepsake Collection!
- [A Lion to Guard Us](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-lion-to-guard-us/) - FROM SARAH: I love a strong, resilient heroine who finds the strength to persevere even in the face of big obstacles. This inspiring tale brings history to life, depicting the struggles and determination of three siblings who are willing to cross an ocean to find their way to their father. This one is perfect for readers who love historical fiction, family bonds, and stories of quiet strength. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Featuring a heroine with faith, courage, and a great deal of grit, this acclaimed historical fiction novel portrays the realities faced by three children hoping to find a new home in an unknown land. Amanda Freebold doesn't know what to do. Her father left three years ago for the new colony of Jamestown in America, thousands of miles away. But now that her mother has died, Amanda is left to take care of her younger brother and sister all alone back in England. As the new head of the family, Amanda finally decides to take her brother and sister to America to find Father. The ocean crossing is long and hard, and the children don't know whom to trust. But with her father's little brass lion's head to guard them, Amanda knows that somehow everything will work out.
- [Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mrs-frisby-and-the-rats-of-nimh/) - Mrs. Frisby must move or certainly her family won’t survive. But her son is ill... will a group of rats really be able to help the little mouse family? A page turner!
- [The Search for Delicious](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-search-for-delicious/) - Young Gaylen, the king’s messenger, journeys around the kingdom in search of the true meaning of "delicious." A quick read-aloud that is sure to please!
- [The Family Under the Bridge](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-family-under-the-bridge/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Armand likes his life as a Hobo living under the bridges of Paris, and the last thing he needs is anything remotely connected to responsibility. So when a family moves under the bridge with him and threatens to steal his heart, how will Armand handle it? Excellent for all ages.
- [Harriet the Spy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/harriet-the-spy/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Late Elementary Independent Reading Level: 4.5
- [The Absent Author (A to Z Mysteries)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-absent-author-a-to-z-mysteries/) - FROM SARAH: This is the perfect early chapter book series for kids who love a good mystery! I'd recommend it for newly independent readers who need some extra picture support, but are ready to tackle more text on the page. FROM THE PUBLISHER Help Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z! Kids love collecting the entire alphabet and super editions! With over 8 million copies in print, the A to Z Mysteries® have been hooking chapter book readers on mysteries and reading for years. Now this classic kid favorite is back with a bright new look! A is for Author . . . A famous writer is coming to Green Lawn! Dink rushes to the bookstore to meet his favorite author, Wallis Wallace, and get all his books signed. But the author never shows up! Where is Wallis Wallace? It’s up to Dink and his friends Josh and Ruth Rose to track him down.
- [84, Charing Cross Road](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/84-charing-cross-road/) - FROM SARAH: Oh goodness, I do love a good epistolary novel, and this has to be one of my favorites! We read it in RAR Premium as a Mama Book Club because I loved it so much. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This funny, poignant, classic love story unfolds through a series of letters between Helene Hanff, a freelance writer living in New York City, and a used-book dealer in London at 84, Charing Cross Road. Through the years, though never meeting and separated both geographically and culturally, they share a charming, sentimental friendship based on their common love for books.
- [The Essential Calvin and Hobbes: a Calvin and Hobbes Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-essential-calvin-and-hobbes-a-calvin-and-hobbes-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: You can't help but giggle when you read about the wacky adventures of Calvin and Hobbes. Share this one with the kiddo who brings their own delightful chaos to every ordinary situation, and remember that life would be oh-so-boring without them! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Beginning with the day Hobbes sprang into Calvin's tuna fish trap, the first two Calvin and Hobbes collections, Calvin and Hobbes and Something Under The Bed Is Drooling, are brought together in this treasury. Including black-and-white dailies and color Sundays, The Essential Calvin and Hobbes also features an original full-color 16-page story.
- [The Adventures of Tintin, Vol. 1 (Tintin in America / Cigars of the Pharaoh / The Blue Lotus)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-adventures-of-tintin-vol-1-tintin-in-america-cigars-of-the-pharaoh-the-blue-lotus/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Late Elementary Independent Reading Level: xx
- [The Sherwood Ring](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-sherwood-ring/) - FROM SARAH: A clever sixteen-year-old heroine is out to uncover some buried family secrets in this Young Adult historical novel. Romance is a key plot point, but it's innocent and charming, appropriate for readers 15 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Newly orphaned Peggy Grahame is caught off-guard when she first arrives at her family’s ancestral estate. Her eccentric uncle Enos drives away her only new acquaintance, Pat, a handsome British scholar, then leaves Peggy to fend for herself. But she is not alone. The house is full of mysteries—and ghosts. Soon Peggy becomes involved with the spirits of her own Colonial ancestors and witnesses the unfolding of a centuries-old romance against a backdrop of spies and intrigue and of battles plotted and foiled. History has never been so exciting—especially because the ghosts are leading Peggy to a romance of her own!
- [The 13 Clocks](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-13-clocks/) - FROM SARAH: Equal parts witty and whimsical, this fantasy blends satire and suspense with a dash of nonsense to create a captivating read. I'd recommend it for readers 12 and up who love quirky fairy tales full of lively characters. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The hands of all thirteen clocks stand still in the gloomy castle on a lonely hill where a wicked Duke lives with his niece, the beautiful Princess Saralinda. The Duke fancies he has frozen time, for he is afraid that one day a Prince may come and win away the hand of the Princess—the only warm hand in the castle. To thwart that fate, he sets impossible tasks for Saralinda’s suitors. But when the bold Prince Zorn of Zorna arrives, disguised as a wandering minstrel, and helped by the enigmatic Golux, the cold Duke may at last have met his match.
- [The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-miraculous-journey-of-edward-tulane/) - FROM SARAH: Be sure to have a full box of tissues nearby when you open this one! Kate DiCamillo brings her signature charm and stunning prose to another classic-in-the-making. Equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful, I'd recommend it for ages 8 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Once, in a house on Egypt Street, there lived a china rabbit named Edward Tulane. The rabbit was very pleased with himself, and for good reason: he was owned by a girl named Abilene, who treated him with the utmost care and adored him completely. And then, one day, he was lost. Kate DiCamillo takes us on an extraordinary journey, from the depths of the ocean to the net of a fisherman, from the top of a garbage heap to the fireside of a hoboes' camp, from the bedside of an ailing child to the bustling streets of Memphis. And along the way, we are shown a true miracle — that even a heart of the most breakable kind can learn to love, to lose, and to love again.
- [The Man Who Was Thursday](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-man-who-was-thursday/) - FROM SARAH: If you loved The Father Brown Mysteries, then be sure to add this cozy British mystery to your TBR. Part spy-novel, part allegory, this totally unique read is a Chesterton classic you'll be pondering for a long time. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Man Who Was Thursday - A Nightmare is about an eccentric Scotland Yard detective named Syme who infiltrates a dangerous underworld anarchist group in London with the help of a poet he befriends. The taut adventure story that ensues is a unique blend of espionage and mystery - told in that inimitable Chesterton wit.
- [Auralia's Colors (The Auralia Thread Series #1)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/auralias-colors/) - FROM SARAH: A YA fantasy with a totally unique magical system is hard to come by, but Jeffrey Overstreet delivers brilliantly in this epic adventure. The series opener is poetic and suspenseful, perfect for readers 14 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When thieves find an abandoned child lying in a monster’s footprint, they have no idea that their wilderness discovery will change the course of history. Cloaked in mystery, Auralia grows up among criminals outside the walls of House Abascar, where vicious beastmen lurk in shadow. There, she discovers an unsettling--and forbidden--talent for crafting colors that enchant all who behold them, including Abascar’s hard-hearted king, an exiled wizard, and a prince who keeps dangerous secrets. When Auralia’s gift opens doors from the palace to the dungeons, she sets the stage for violent and miraculous change in the great houses of the Expanse.
- [Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/till-we-have-faces-a-myth-retold/) - FROM SARAH: "Holy places are dark places," writes Lewis in this incredible retelling of a classic Greek myth. I'd recommend it for readers 15 and up, perfect for lingering conversations around faith, envy, and the search for truth. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Haunted by the myth of Cupid and Psyche throughout his life, C.S. Lewis wrote this, his last, extraordinary novel, to retell their story through the gaze of Psyche’s sister, Orual. Disfigured and embittered, Orual loves her younger sister to a fault and suffers deeply when she is sent away to Cupid, the God of the Mountain. Psyche is forbidden to look upon the god’s face, but is persuaded by her sister to do so; she is banished for her betrayal. Orual is left alone to grow in power but never in love, to wonder at the silence of the gods. Only at the end of her life, in visions of her lost beloved sister, will she hear an answer.
- [Foundling (Monster Blood Tattoo, Book 1)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/foundling/) - FROM SARAH: A master class in world building, this YA fantasy is full of hand-sketched illustrations by the author. The first book in this series ends in a cliffhanger, so keep the sequel close by! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Meet Rossamünd? A foundling, a boy with a girl's name who is about to begin a dangerous life in the service of the Emperor of the Half-Continent. What starts as a simple journey becomes a dangerous and complicated set of battles and decisions. Humans, monsters, unearthly creatures . . . who among these can Rossamünd trust? D. M. Cornish has created an entirely original world, grounded in his own deft, classically influenced illustrations. Foundling is a magic-laced, Dickensian adventure that will transport the reader.
- [Hood (King Raven Trilogy)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hood-king-raven-trilogy/) - Robin Hood: The Legend Begins Anew For centuries, the legend of Robin Hood and his band of thieves has captivated the imagination. Now the familiar tale takes on new life, fresh meaning, and an unexpected setting. Hunted like an animal by Norman invaders, Bran ap Brychan, heir to the throne of Elfael, has abandoned his father's
- [The Circle](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-circle/) - FROM SARAH: What if you were the only one who could stop two worlds from falling apart? The Circle is an action-packed, high-stakes YA adventure full of courage and faith. Perfect for readers 12 and up. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Discover the transformative power of Ted Dekker's The Circle Series, an epic fantasy that takes you on a mesmerizing journey through parallel worlds filled with danger, love, and the eternal battle between good and evil. This edition combines the riveting narratives of Black, Red, White, and Green into 1 volume, where the boundary between reality and dreams blur for the protagonist, Thomas Hunter.
- [The Dark Hills Divide](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-dark-hills-divide/) - FROM SARAH: A fantastic series opener to "The Land of Elyon", a middle-grade fantasy that resonates with adventurous kids 8 and up. You can listen to my conversation with Carolyn Leiloglou in RAR's podcast episode 41 for more insight on how to navigate faith and fantasy for your young readers. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Inquisitive twelve-year-old Alexa Daley is spending another summer in the walled town of Bridewell. This year, she is set on solving the mystery of what lies beyond the walls. Legend says the walls were built to keep out an unnamed evil that lurks in the forests and The Dark Hills. But what exactly is it that the townspeople are so afraid of? As Alexa begins to unravel the truth, pushing beyond the protective barrier she's lived behind all her life, she discovers a strange and ancient enchantment -- and exposes a danger that could destroy everything she holds dear.
- [Sharks](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sharks/) - Sharks first lived more than 400 million years ago, 200 million years before dinosaurs walked the earth. From the dwarf shark to the great white shark, here is information on the physical characteristics of these animals, how they differ from other fish, how they are born (some hatch from eggs, others are born alive), and
- [Ember Rising (The Green Ember Series: Book 3)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ember-rising-the-green-ember-series/) - **Description from Amazon: A harrowing adventure inside enemy territory. Heather and Picket are plunged into the darkness of Morbin's shadow, fighting to bear the flame of the cause and light the way for rabbitkind's upright insurrection.
- [Over in the Meadow](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/over-in-the-meadow-langstaff/) - FROM SARAH: This lovely picture book includes the musical score in the back—perfect for music-loving families! FROM THE PUBLISHER: The old animal counting song. “Numbers for knee highs couldn’t be more fun. . . . Also has music for the song at the end. . . . Feodor Rojankovsky’s charming illustrations are in full color and black and white.” -Kirkus Reviews
- [Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess Book 2)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dragons-breath-tales-of-the-frog-princess/) - ** Description from Amazon: Emma and Eadric have no sooner turned back into humans (from being frogs) than Emma's mother is in a panic, Aunt Grassina is distracted because she's found her true love turned into an otter, and Emma's magic is so out of control she sends herself to the dungeon by mistake. The
- [Edge of Extinction #1: The Ark Plan](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-ark-plan/) - FROM SARAH: This is easily one of my "most recommended" books of the year. I found this book impossible to put down-- and so did my kids! If you have a child who hasn't fallen head-over-heels for reading yet, start here. I loved the second book (Code Name Flood) every bit as much as the first! FROM THE PUBLISHER: One hundred and fifty years ago, the first dinosaurs were cloned. Soon after, they replaced humans at the top of the food chain. The only way to survive was to move into underground compounds...
- [Edge of Extinction #2: Code Name Flood](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/code-name-flood/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER Last week, twelve-year-old Sky found a cryptic message from her dad, who mysteriously fled the safety of their underground compound five years ago. The note said the fate of the world depended on her going topside, to a lost world that’s ruled by dinosaurs.
- [The Fighting Ground 25th Anniversary Edition](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-fighting-ground-25th-anniversary-edition/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: He may be just thirteen, but Jonathan knows he's ready to go to the war against the British. He can handle a gun. He yearns to battle for glory, just like his brother and cousin. So when Jonathan hears the tavern bell toll, calling men to fight, he runs to join them. He doesn't realize that in just twenty-four hours, his life will be forever altered -- by the war, by his fellow soldiers, and by the terrible choices he must make.
- [Men of Iron](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/men-of-iron/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Late Elementary - High School Independent Reading Level: 9
- [By the Great Horn Spoon!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/by-the-great-horn-spoon/) - Set during the Gold Rush, Jack is searching for wealth to help his aunt. Along with his butler Praiseworthy, he sets off on the adventure of a lifetime. Will Jack find gold? (This one is laugh-out-loud funny!)
- [Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (Classic Starts)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/rebecca-of-sunnybrook-farm-classic-starts/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Late Elementary to Middle School Independent Reading Level: 8.9
- [Emily of New Moon (The Emily Books, Book 1)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/emily-of-new-moon-the-emily-books-book-1/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Late Elementary to Middle School Independent Reading Level: 7.8
- [The Courage of Sarah Noble](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-courage-of-sarah-noble/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Early Elementary - Late Elementary Independent Reading Level: 4.4
- [The Tanglewoods' Secret (Patricia St John Series)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tanglewoods/) - FROM SARAH: Nine-year-old Ruth works to overcome her temper in this book about God’s love and mercy set at the scenic Tanglewood property. (First in a series.) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ruth and her beloved brother Philip find solace in the expanse of the Tanglewoods' property. There they escape into bird watching, climbing, and general misadventures with their friend Terry.
- [Mary Poppins: 80th Anniversary Collection](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mary-poppins-80th-anniversary-collection/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Early Elementary to Late Elementary Independent Reading Level: 6.1
- [The Little Prince](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-little-prince/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Late Elementary to Middle School Independent Reading Level: 5.0
- [Corduroy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/corduroy/) - FROM SARAH: Corduroy is perfect for reading aloud to even the littlest listeners. It's timeless, tender and gently profound- one of my favorite classics and a treasure for any home library. FROM THE PUBLISHER: 2018 marks Corduroy’s 50th anniversary, and Don Freeman’s classic character is even more popular today than he was when he first came on the scene. Now his original story is available in an unabridged, sturdy board book format, perfect for even the youngest readers.
- [The Night Gardener](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-night-gardener/) - FROM SARAH: Our dear friend Jonathan Auxier returns to the world of Peter Nimble with another masterpiece! Atmospheric and unforgettable, this tale explores greed, grief and the power of storytelling to shape our lives. Don't miss our incredible conversation on the RAR Podcast! FROM THE PUBLISHER: This much-anticipated follow-up to Jonathan Auxier’s exceptional debut, Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, is a Victorian ghost story with shades of Washington Irving and Henry James. More than just a spooky tale, it’s also a moral fable about human greed and the power of storytelling.
- [The Sword Bearer (Archives of Anthropos)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-sword-bearer-archives-of-anthropos/) - FROM SARAH: A stirring faith-based fantasy that blends allegory with adventure, this tale invites readers to believe in the power of redemption. Some of the illustrations are a little intense, so you might flip through it before you hand it over! FROM THE PUBLISHER: It was John's birthday. He would be thirteen. And what's more, it was on this day that his grandmother would tell him the mystery of his locket . . . And of his parents.But it was not to be. Before he could find out, he was magically transported to the land of Anthropos where he was startled to be hailed as the Sword Bearer, the slayer of the Goblin Prince.Here, in the imaginative story of the early history of Anthropos, John White captures the excitement and wonder of another world.
- [The Book of Dragons](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-book-of-dragons/) - This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare’s finesse to Oscar Wilde’s wit, this unique collection
- [100 Cupboards](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/100-cupboards/) - FROM SARAH: A fantastic introduction to a thrilling series, this fast-paced adventure will keep kids (and grown-ups) hooked from the start. I'd recommend this one for ages 8 and up, since some of the scenes could be a bit scary for littles. It's great in audio, too! FROM THE PUBLISHER: What dangers are locked behind the cupboard doors? Henry isn’t brave, but when he hears a thumping and scratching on the other side of his bedroom wall, he can’t ignore it. He scrapes off the plaster and discovers mysterious doors—cupboards of all different shapes and sizes. Through one he sees a glowing room and a man strolling back and forth. Through another he sees only darkness and feels the cold sense that something isn’t right. When his cousin Henrietta boldly travels into the worlds beyond the cupboards, it’s up to Henry to follow her. Now that he’s opened the doors, can he keep the evil inside from coming through?
- [The Report Card](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-report-card/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Nora's managed to make it to the fifth grade without anyone figuring out that she's not just an ordinary kid, and she wants to keep it that way. But then Nora gets fed up with the importance everyone attaches to test scores and grades, and she purposely brings home a terrible report card just to prove a point. Suddenly the attention she's successfully avoided all her life is focused on her, and her secret is out. And that's when things start to get really complicated....
- [Caught Up in a Story: Fostering a Storyformed Life of Great Books & Imagination with Your Children](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/caught-up-in-a-story/) - What is imagination, and why is it vital to childhood education? What role do great books play in shaping a child's perception of self, life, and even God? In Caught Up in a Story, Sarah Clarkson answers these vital questions, demonstrating how great books can be a parent's best ally in shaping a child to
- [No Talking](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/no-talking/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It’s boys vs. girls when the noisiest, most talkative, and most competitive fifth graders in history challenge one another to see who can go longer without talking. Teachers and school administrators are in an uproar, until an innovative teacher sees how the kids’ experiment can provide a terrific and unique lesson in communication.
- [Words Are Not for Hurting](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/words-are-not-for-hurting/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Even young children can learn that their words affect other people in powerful ways. In child-friendly language and full-color illustrations, this book gently guides them to choose words that are helpful instead of hurtful, and to say “I’m sorry” when hurtful words com out before they can stop them.
- [Tails Are Not for Pulling](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tails-are-not-for-pulling/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Toddlers and pets belong together—as long as toddlers don’t chase, grab, squeeze, yank, and tease. In simple words and delightful illustrations, this book teaches the basics of kindness to animals: careful handling, awareness, safety, and respect. It also includes helpful tips for parents and caregivers.
- [Naptime (Toddler Tools)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/naptime-toddler-tools/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: An award-winning author/illustrator team offers a fresh look at the times and transitions all toddlers face daily, giving young children the tools to handle routines with confidence and cooperation.
- [Sharing Time (Toddler Tools)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sharing-time-toddler-tools/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sometimes it’s fun to share, and sometimes it’s hard. This book offers toddlers simple choices (take turns, use the toy together, wait for another time) to make sharing easier, and shows them where to turn for help when sharing is difficult. Little ones learn that sharing can mean double the fun—and sharing a while can make someone smile!
- [Bedtime (Toddler Tools)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bedtime-toddler-tools/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ease the transition time from evening activities to bedtime with this warm and cozy get-ready-for-bed book. Aided by Mom and Dad, a sister and brother enjoy a little snack, relaxing baths, time for brushing teeth, stories, lullabies, back rubs, and hugs.
- [Calm-Down Time (Toddler Tools)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/calm-down-time-toddler-tools/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every parent, caregiver—and toddler—knows the misery that comes with meltdowns and temper tantrums. Through rhythmic text and warm illustrations, this gentle, reassuring book offers toddlers simple tools to release strong feelings, express them, and calm themselves down.
- [Listening Time (Toddler Tools)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/listening-time-toddler-tools/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When it’s time for young children to listen closely, this book sets the tone. They discover that it’s important to open their eyes and ears but to close their mouths so good listening can begin. Tips for parents and caregivers included.
- [Amelia Lost](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/amelia-lost/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the acclaimed author of The Great and Only Barnum—as well as The Lincolns, Our Eleanor, and Ben Franklin's Almanac—comes the thrilling story of America's most celebrated flyer, Amelia Earhart.
- [May B.](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/may-b/) - FROM SARAH: May becomes abandoned 15 miles from home on the Kansas Prairie. Fans of Little House will enjoy this fast-paced story and the strong heroine. (A novel in verse.) FROM THE PUBLISHER: May is helping out on a neighbor's Kansas prairie homestead—just until Christmas, says Pa. She wants to contribute, but it's hard to be separated from her family by 15 long, unfamiliar miles. Then the unthinkable happens: May is abandoned. Trapped in a tiny snow-covered sod house, isolated from family and neighbors, May must prepare for the oncoming winter. While fighting to survive, May's memories of her struggles with reading at school come back to haunt her. But she's determined to find her way home again. Caroline Starr Rose's fast-paced novel, written in beautiful and riveting verse, gives readers a strong new heroine to love.
- [Three Tales of My Father's Dragon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/three-tales-of-my-fathers-dragon/) - FROM SARAH: The three tales of Elmer Elevator and a flying baby dragon together in one collection! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Rediscover the classic fantasy trilogy beginning with Newbery Honor winner My Father's Dragon in this 50th anniversary edition that includes three timeless tales in one, with original illustrations!
- [Still More Stories from Grandma's Attic (Grandma's Attic Series)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/still-more-stories-from-grandmas-attic-grandmas-attic-series/) - Read-Aloud Interest Level: Early Elementary to Late Elementary Independent Reading Level: xx
- [More Stories from Grandma's Attic](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/more-stories-from-grandmas-attic-grandmas-attic-series/) - FROM SARAH: The second in the series: Grandma’s attic is full of keepsakes and stories. Lesson and morals are woven into these simple tales. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A young girl delights in her grandmother’s stories of days gone by, sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief , discovery, and laughter, such as a beautiful heart-shaped locket and a curl that cost Grandma more than a lock of hair.
- [Water Can Be](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/water-can-be/) - FROM SARAH: I love this series by Laura Purdie Salas and Violeta Dubija. Do you know how many things water can be? So many! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Water can be a ... • Thirst quencher • Kid drencher • Cloud fluffer • Fire snuffer Find out about the many roles water plays in this poetic exploration of water throughout the year.
- [Jesse Bear, What Will You Wear?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/jesse-bear-what-will-you-wear/) - FROM SARAH: ‘What will you wear in the morning?’ asks Jesse’s mama. Enjoy the sweet verse while teaching little ones about daily rhythms! FROM THE PUBLISHER: What does a little bear wear while he romps through a bright and sunny day? In the morning, his pants that dance, a rose between his toes, and the sun on his legs that run. At lunchtime, an apple to bite and a moustache of white, and juice from a pear and rice in his hair. And at night, his pjs with feet and face on the seat, and sleep in his eyes and stars in the skies, as he dreams of the fun he’ll have tomorrow.
- [The Wind in the Willows](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-wind-in-the-willows/) - FROM SARAH: A classic story of friendship starring Toad, Rat, Mole and Badger, this river tale is a wonderful read-aloud full of big personalities. (Except for Mole, who is a little shy.) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. Far from fading with time, Kenneth Grahame's classic tale of fantasy has attracted a growing audience in each generation.
- [The Magic Bicycle (Spirit Flyer)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-magic-bicycle-spirit-flyer/) - FROM SARAH: The first book in the faith-based "Spirit Flyer" series takes readers on a high-flying adventure through the skies with an unlikely hero and an old, rusty bike. There are some elements that depict spiritual darkness and could be a little frightening to young readers, so you might give it a pre-read! FROM PUBLISHER: "Once there was a magic bicycle that found a boy," begins this tale of adventure and suspense. When John Kramar comes across an old, rusty Spirit Flyer bicycle, he finds it is far from ordinary. First, the bike helps him save a neighbor's barn from burning. Then it brings him into conflict with the boys in the Cobra Club, a representative of Goliath Toys and other forces that not only want John's bike, but want it destroyed. While John learns about the magic in the bicycle, every reader will be delighted as they join him for this fantastic ride.
- [Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/give-them-grace-dazzling-your-kids-with-the-love-of-jesus/) - FROM SARAH: This book gives a grace-filled and Christ-centered perspective on parenting. It invites us to stop seeing our kids as "good" or "bad", but instead to see them as children of God, in need of a Savior, who are and always will be entirely loved. FROM PUBLISHER: All of us want to raise good kids. And we want to be good parents. But what exactly do we mean by “good?” And is “being good” really the point? Mother-daughter team Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson contend that every way we try to make our kids “good” is simply an extension of Old Testament Law―a set of standards that is not only unable to save our children, but also powerless to change them. No, rules are not the answer. What they need is grace. We must tell our kids of the grace-giving God who freely adopts rebels and transforms them into loving sons and daughters. If this is not the message your children hear, if you are just telling them to “be good,” then the gospel needs to transform your parenting too. Give Them Grace is a revolutionary perspective on parenting that shows us how to receive the gospel afresh and give grace in abundance, helping our children know the dazzling love of Jesus and respond with heartfelt obedience.
- [Pippi Longstocking](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pippi-longstocking/) - FROM SARAH: It's a classic, and there's good reason why! Pippi has been beloved by generations of readers. If you'd like a modern Pippi-like tale, try Astrid the Unstoppable by Maria Parr. Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: Oh Pippi! Pippi Longstocking lives with her horse and monkey (but without parents) at her home Villa Villekula. She’s always ready for an adventure and soon, neighbors Tommy and Annika are along for the ride. This book is as fun as Pippi’s signature hairstyle.
- [One Dead Spy (Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales #1)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-dead-spy-nathan-hales-hazardous-tales-1/) - The American Revolution comes to life through this graphic novel by Nathan Hale. Funny, informative, and eye-opening. Your kids need to be able to see the panels while you read this series aloud, so pull them close. (The whole series covers a wide range of historical events, so go see if whatever you're currently learning
- [Little Bear (An I Can Read Book)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-bear-an-i-can-read-book/) - ** Description from Amazon: Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book. Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit
- [The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-frog-and-toad-collection-box-set-i-can-read-level/) - FROM SARAH: I can guarantee you this: you will never say, "I wish I had read fewer Frog and Toad books with my kids." :) Worth reading aloud or having your kids practice their developing reader skills on. Delightful. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Frog and Toad are always there for each other -- just as best friends should be. From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round!
- [Mysteries of Life in Children's Literature](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mysteries-of-life-in-childrens-literature/) - The wonders found in fairy tales and myths have enriched childhoods for centuries. In between "Once upon a time" and "happily ever after" we embark on adventures that seem an eternity away from our everyday lives, and yet through these adventures we are brought back to the innocence and beauty of the truth. In The
- [The Mystery of the Homeless Treasure (Home School Detectives)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-mystery-of-the-homeless-treasure-home-school-detectives/) - Follow the fast-paced adventure of Billy, Rebecca, Josh, Emily and the rest, as the Home School Detectives overcome false leads and follow clues to the exciting conclusion in one of John Bibee's adventures for young readers.
- [Hello Lighthouse](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hello-lighthouse/) - FROM SARAH: This book is a masterpiece. Truly. Buy it. Keep it forever. And note the masterful use of circles all throughout. RAR Members, don't miss the Family Book Club on this one! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Be transported to the seaside in this timeless tale of life inside a Lighthouse. This book won the 2019 Caldecott Award for good reason. Spend some time enjoying the lush illustrations.
- [One Morning in Maine](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/one-morning-in-maine-picture-puffins/) - FROM SARAH: Robert McCloskey is perhaps one of the greatest children's book authors/illustrators we've ever known. This story is especially perfect for any child who has recently lost a tooth! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Today is a special day for Sal because she gets to go to Buck's Harbour with her dad. But when she wakes up to brush her teeth with her baby sister, she discovers something shocking.... Her tooth is loose!
- [Time of Wonder](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/time-of-wonder/) - FROM SARAH: Robert McCloskey's triumph. This is lauded by many as his best work, and each page turn will show you why. Just buy it for your permanent collection. You'll be glad you did. FROM THE PUBLISHER: "Out on the islands that poke their rocky shores above the waters of Penobscot Bay, you can watch the time of the world go by, from minute to minute, hour to hour, from day to day . . ." So begins this classic story of one summer on a Maine island from the author of One Morning in Maine and Blueberries for Sal. The spell of rain, the gulls and a foggy morning, the excitement of sailing, the quiet of the night, the sudden terror of a hurricane, and, in the end, the peace of the island as the family packs up to leave are shown in poetic language and vibrant, evocative pictures.
- [Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/moses-when-harriet-tubman-led-her-people-to-freedom/) - FROM SARAH: This moving picture book biography tells of Harriet Tubman's distinct courage and zeal. Worth owning, and probably best for slightly older kids. FROM THE PUBLISHER: his poetic book is a resounding tribute to Tubman's strength, humility, and devotion. With proper reverence, Weatherford and Nelson do justice to the woman who, long ago, earned over and over the name Moses.
- [How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing Grace](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/how-sweet-the-sound-the-story-of-amazing-grace/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: One stormy night at sea, a wayward man named John Newton feared for his life. In his darkest hour he fell to his knees and prayed--and somehow the battered ship survived the storm.
- [Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/schomburg-the-man-who-built-a-library/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Amid the scholars, poets, authors, and artists of the Harlem Renaissance stood an Afro-Puerto Rican named Arturo Schomburg. This law clerk's life's passion was to collect books, letters, music, and art from Africa and the African diaspora and bring to light the achievements of people of African descent through the ages.
- [Phillis Sings Out Freedom: The Story of George Washington and Phillis Wheatley](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/phillis-sings-out-freedom-the-story-of-george-washington-and-phillis-wheatley/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the fall of 1775, General George Washington was struggling to find a way to fight the British so that the colonies could be free from England. Phillis Wheatley, and African American poet who herself had struggled to gain freedom, decided to write Washington a poem of encouragement. Ann Malaspina's inspiring story shows the life and times of these two brave people who did so much to lay the foundation of our country.
- [Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/duke-ellington-the-piano-prince-and-his-orchestra/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Another stunning picture book biography of a prominent twentieth-century African-American in the arts, from the creative team behind Alvin Ailey.
- [St. Conrad and the Wildfire](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/st-conrad-and-the-wildfire/) - FROM SARAH: A rather delightful picture book about an Italian nobleman living in a medieval castle. My kids loved this book. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Conrad of Piacenza was a nobleman, living in a medieval castle in Italy. One day, he went out hunting with his servants, and a fire broke out in the forest. What happened next would change his life forever.
- [The Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Audubon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-boy-who-drew-birds-a-story-of-john-james-audubon/) - FROM SARAH: A charming picture book biography about young John James Audubon, whose curiosity and dedication inspire a love for birds and nature. The illustrations by Melissa Sweet can't be beat. Fabulous back matter. FROM THE PUBLISHER: John James Audubon was a boy who loved the out-of-doors more than the in. He was a boy who believed in studying birds in nature, not just from books.
- [Phillis's Big Test](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/philliss-big-test/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In 1773, Phillis Wheatley published a book of poetry. It was a great accomplishment that made her very famous. Only a year before, Phillis had had to take a test to prove that she was the actual author of these poems, because Phillis Wheatley was a slave. Who would believe that an African girl could be the author of such poetry?
- [Pablo Neruda: Poet of the People](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pablo-neruda-poet-of-the-people/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Once there was a little boy named Neftalí who loved wild things wildly and quiet things quietly. From the moment he could talk, he surrounded himself with words. Neftalí discovered the magic between the pages of books.
- [Before There Was Mozart: The Story of Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-George](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/before-there-was-mozart-the-story-of-joseph-boulogne-chevalier-de-saint-george/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This inspiring story tells how Joseph, the only child of a black slave and her white master, becomes "the most accomplished man in Europe." After traveling from his native West Indies to study music in Paris, young Joseph is taunted about his skin color. Despite his classmates' cruel words, he continues to devote himself to his violin, eventually becoming conductor of a whole orchestra. Joseph begins composing his own operas, which everyone acknowledges to be magnifique. But will he ever reach his dream of performing for the king and queen of France? This lushly illustrated book by Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome introduces us to a talented musician and an overlooked figure in black history.
- [Amelia And Eleanor Go For A Ride](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/amelia-and-eleanor-go-for-a-ride/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt were birds of a feather. Not only were they two of the most admired and respected women of all time, they were also good friends. Illuminated here for the first time in picture book form is the true story of a thrilling night when they made history together!
- [Out of This World: The Surreal Art of Leonora Carrington](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/out-of-this-world-the-surreal-art-of-leonora-carrington/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ever since she was a little girl, Leonora Carrington loved to draw on walls, in books, on paper--and she loved the fantastic tales her grandmother told that took her to worlds that shimmered beyond this one, where legends became real. Leonora's parents wanted her to become a proper English lady, but there was only one thing she wanted, even if it was unsuitable: to be an artist. In London, she discovered a group of artists called surrealists, who were stunning the world with their mysterious creations. This was the kind of art she had to make. This was the kind of person she had to be.
- [Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/planting-stories-the-life-of-librarian-and-storyteller-pura-belpre/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: An inspiring picture book biography of storyteller, puppeteer, and New York City’s first Puerto Rican librarian, who championed bilingual literature.
- [Talkin' About Bessie: The Story of Aviator Elizabeth Coleman](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/talkin-about-bessie-the-story-of-aviator-elizabeth-coleman/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Elizabeth Bessie Coleman was always being told what she could & couldn't do. In an era when Jim Crow laws and segregation were a way of life, it was not easy to survive. Bessie didn't let that stop her. Although she was only 11 when the Wright brothers took their historic flight, she vowed to become the first African -American female pilot. Her sturdy faith and determination helped her overcome obstacles of poverty, racism, and gender discrimination.
- [The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-boy-who-dreamed-of-infinity-a-tale-of-the-genius-ramanujan/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A young mathematical genius from India searches for the secrets hidden inside numbers — and for someone who understands him — in this gorgeous picture-book biography.
- [Mama Miti: Wangari Maathai and the Trees of Kenya](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mama-miti-wangari-maathai-and-the-trees-of-kenya/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Through artful prose and beautiful illustrations, Donna Jo Napoli and Kadir Nelson tell the true story of Wangari Muta Maathai, known as "Mama Miti," who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, an African grassroots organization that has empowered many people to mobilize and combat deforestation, soil erosion, and environmental degradation.
- [Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/louisa-the-life-of-louisa-may-alcott/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Louisa May Alcott's Little Women was published in 1868 it was an instant success. Louisa drew on her experiences in writing the novel, but there's a lot more to her rags-to-riches story. Louisa came from a family that was poor but freethinking, and she started teaching when she was only seventeen years old. But writing was her passion. This informative biography captures the life of a compassionate woman who left an indelible mark on literature for all ages.
- [Swan: The Life and Dance of Anna Pavlova](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/swan-the-life-and-dance-of-anna-pavlova/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: "Spare, poetic words sit as lightly as snowflakes."--Wall Street Journal"An enchanting glimpse of a dancer whose name has come to be synonymous with her most famous role."--School Library Journal, starred reviewOne night, young Anna's mother takes her to the ballet, and everything is changed. So beg...
- [Abe Lincoln : The Boy Who Loved Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/abe-lincoln-the-boy-who-loved-books/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln.
- [To Dare Mighty Things: The Life of Theodore Roosevelt](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/to-dare-mighty-things-the-life-of-theodore-roosevelt-by-rappaport-doreen-2013-hardcover/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: President Theodore Roosevelt is known as the man with a plan, the rough rider. His figure stands tall in American history; his legacy stretching him to larger-than-life proportions. But before his rise to fame, he was just Teedie, a boy with ambitious dreams to change the world, and the conviction to see his stupendous imaginings brought to fruition.
- [Uncommon Traveler: Mary Kingsley in Africa](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/uncommon-traveler-mary-kingsley-in-africa/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Her mother was bedridden and her father was rarely home. Mary did not go to school. She served as housekeeper, handyman, nursemaid, and servant, for years. In 1893 Mary traveled to West Africa and proceeded to embark on an astonishing journey of discovery.
- [Ride On, Will Cody!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/ride-on-will-cody/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: According to legend, Will Cody (later known as America's greatest showman, Buffalo Bill) rode for the Pony Express at the age of fifteen. His most famous ride, recounted in this lyrical verse story, covered 322 miles, required 21 horses, and took over 21 hours to complete.
- [Feed Your Mind: A Story of August Wilson](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/feed-your-mind-a-story-of-august-wilson/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A celebration of August Wilson’s journey from a child in Pittsburgh to one of America’s greatest playwrights.
- [The Tale Of Tricky Fox](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tale-of-tricky-fox/) - FROM SARAH: This book is out of print, but it's one of my all-time favorites, so hunt it down if you can! Your library might have it, or it's worth a little splurge on a used copy online. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A hilarious tale about a tricky fox who can outsmart any human except a teacher! "Cleverly paced repetition and an unexpected ending make this droll caper a winning choice." - Publishers Weekly
- [The Usborne Complete Shakespeare: Stories from All the Plays](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/complete-shakespeare-usborne/) - FROM SARAH: THIS is the one I recommend most often, especially for a wide age range of kids, and is always what I start with to introduce a play to my kids. Highly recommended for your permanent collection. You can keep track of who's who with the helpful illustrations and character charts. Strong read-aloud language paired with plenty of Shakespeare’s original language in a narrative that’s simple to follow and enjoyable to read aloud-- it’s just about perfect. If you have a wide range of ages (ages 6+ is a good starting point), choose this one! FROM THE PUBLISHER: This collection of stories from Shakespeare's plays, with beautiful illustrations and quotations, is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare. Each story includes short details about the main characters, and famous and memorable quotations from the play.
- [Bird Watch](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bird-watch/) - FROM SARAH: Christie Matheson does it again! This one will keep your kids looking for all the hidden birds and critters. See if your library has it! FROM THE PUBLISHER: With different species of birds and other forest animals hiding in the trees and bushes, there is something new to discover on every page. Patience is rewarded as readers learn to count backward from ten, meet new birds, and learn about the diverse ecosystem of the forest. Beautiful watercolor-and-collage art, a playful counting text, and a search-and-find theme will inspire children and parents to return to Bird Watch again and again.
- [Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/emmy-and-the-incredible-shrinking-rat-emmy-and-the-rat/) - FROM SARAH: Oh, this is SUCH fun! Who can resist a mystery about a very good girl, a talking rat, and a horrible, wicked nanny? This page-turner is laugh-out-loud funny and will keep you and your kids guessing to the very end. I'm surprised they haven't turned this one into a movie yet! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Emmy was a good girl. At least she tried very hard to be good. She did her homework without being told. She ate all her vegetables, even the slimy ones. And she never talked back to her nanny, Miss Barmy, although it was almost impossible to keep quiet—some days. Honestly, Emmy really was a little too good. Which is why she liked to sit by the Rat. The Rat was not good at all. . . .
- [Time for Bed](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/time-for-bed/) - FROM SARAH: I think this may be one of Mem Fox's most famous books. She joined me on RAR #162: How Reading Aloud Can Change Your Children's Lives Forever. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It's time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers--sleep tight!
- [Usborne Graphic Shakespeare Macbeth](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/usborne-graphic-shakespeare-macbeth/) - Age rec: 10+ From Sarah: My twins love these graphic novel versions of a couple of Shakespeare's tragedies. Heads-up for blood and gore—these are dark stories, both! From the Publisher: When three witches tell the ruthless warrior Macbeth that he is destined to be King of Scotland, it sparks off a series of tragic events...
- [A Stage Full of Shakespeare Stories: 12 Tales from the world's most famous playwright](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-stage-full-of-shakespeare-stories-12-tales-from-the-worlds-most-famous-playwright/) - Age rec: 6+ From Sarah: A collection with lots of cartoon illustrations. It's not as strong of a choice as others on our list of Shakespeare favorites, but your library might have it. From the Publisher: Get lost in Shakespeare’s most loved stories with this beautiful anthology of some of the most popular stories in the world. Introduce the children in your life to a collection of the most important stories every written, collected and retold by the much-loved author Angela McAllister. Featuring classics such as The Tempest, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Othello, each story is rewritten in a comprehensive way that is accessible for children. This perfectly sized anthology is stunningly illustrated by collage artist Alice Lindstrom whose incredible artwork makes these stories dance to life before your very eyes.
- [A Madeline Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-madeline-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: If you love Madeline, you'll just love reading this complete treasury again and again! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A complete collection of all the adventures of Madeline, a fearless little girl full of mischief and vitality. Madeline, first published in 1939, and its five sequels have charmed generations of readers, and have become true classics. Celebrate one of the world’s most popular and beloved fictional characters with this beautiful, deluxe collection, bringing together all six of the Madeline books in one volume. In each of these books, Bemelmans’ humorous verse, his immortal characters—Miss Clavel, Pepito, the magician, the others—and his wonderful, whimsical drawings of Paris combine to create a memorable reading experience for people of all ages.
- [Brian's Winter](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/brians-winter/) - FROM SARAH: If your kids enjoy Hatchet, they'll likely also enjoy the follow-up tales about Brian and his outdoor experiences. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the Newbery Honor-winning Hatchet, thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. As millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if that hadn't happened? What if Brian had been left to face his deadliest enemy--winter?
- [The Shadow Throne (The Ascendance Trilogy, Book 3)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-shadow-throne-the-ascendance-trilogy-book-3-book-3-of-the-ascendance-trilogy/) - FROM SARAH: Part of Jennifer Nielson's absolutely astounding Ascendence series. Highly recommended for ages 12+ (and for mamas who need to get sucked into a book!). FROM THE PUBLISHER: Join Jaron as he embarks on his final adventure!
- [The Runaway King](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-runaway-king-the-ascendance-trilogy/) - FROM SARAH: Part of Jennifer Nielson's absolutely astounding Ascendence series. Highly recommended for ages 12+ (and for mamas who need to get sucked into a book!). FROM THE PUBLISHER: Just weeks after Jaron has taken the throne, an assassination attempt forces him into a deadly situation. Rumors of a coming war are winding their way between the castle walls, and Jaron feels the pressure quietly mounting within Carthya.
- [Hatchet](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hatchet/) - FROM SARAH: My husband has read this book aloud to all of our kids (modifying a little here and there as needed, depending on our kids' ages and maturity). I think it's best for ages 10+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This award-winning contemporary classic is the survival story with which all others are compared—and a page-turning, heart-stopping adventure, recipient of the Newbery Honor.Thirteen-year-old Brian Robeson is on his way to visit his father when the single-engine plane in which he is flying crashes...
- [The Dragon's Tooth (Ashtown Burials #1)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-dragons-tooth-ashtown-burials-1/) - FROM SARAH: If you want fantasy written by a Christian author that is just good storytelling, then look no further than N.D. Wilson. Great for those who enjoy the Percy Jackson series. FROM THE PUBLISHER: For two years, Cyrus and Antigone Smith have run a sagging roadside motel with their older brother, Daniel. Nothing ever seems to happen. Then a strange old man with bone tattoos arrives, demanding a specific room.Less than 24 hours later, the old man is dead. The motel has burned, and Daniel is missing...
- [Jasper and the Riddle of Riley's Mine](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/jasper-and-the-riddle-of-rileys-mine/) - FROM SARAH: Perfect for kids who love adventures that include treacherous villains, encounters with the elements, and riddles to decipher. You'll learn a fair share about history, while you're at it! Best for 10+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: I'm a fan of everything written by Caroline Starr Rose, but this one is my favorite yet! Follow Jasper and his brother on their search for gold during the Klondike Gold Rush. It's a page-turning mystery your kids don't want to miss! Best for 10+, though younger kids can certainly listen in.
- [Lost and Found](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lost-and-found/) - FROM SARAH: Andrew Clements was a master of the school story, and this book is especially hilarious for twins! All of my kids loved it. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Identical twins Ray and Jay Grayson are moving to a new town. Again. But at least they’ll have each other’s company at their new school. Except, on the first day of sixth grade, Ray stays home sick, and Jay quickly discovers a major mistake: No one knows about his brother.
- [Lunch Money](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lunch-money/) - FROM SARAH: Another book by Andrew Clements your kids will enjoy. My oldest son especially loved this one. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Greg Kenton has two obsessions -- making money and his long-standing competition with his annoying neighbor, Maura Shaw. So when Greg discovers that Maura is cutting into his booming Chunky Comics business with her own original illustrated minibooks, he's ready to declare war.
- [Saint Valentine](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/saint-valentine/) - How did Valentine's Day, one of our most popular holidays, begin? It started in ancient Rome when a kind physician named Valentine took an interest in a young blind girl. With his healing skill and his deep faith he restored her sight. What we now call Valentine's Day began when he sent the little girl
- [Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/somebody-loves-you-mr-hatch-paperback/) - FROM SARAH: The best Valentine's Day book on this list, easily. A funny and charming tale about what it means to love and be loved. Add it to your permanent collection! FROM THE PUBLISHER: One wintry day, a postman delivers a mysterious package with a big pink bow to a lonely man named Mr. Hatch. "Somebody loves you," the note says. "Somebody loves me!" Mr. Hatch sings as he dusts his living room. "Somebody loves me!"
- [The Tortoise & the Hare](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tortoise-the-hare/) - FROM SARAH: An fable from Aesop illustrated by Jerry Pinkney? Yes, please. Worth owning for your permanent collection, or getting from your library. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Even the slowest tortoise can defeat the quickest hare, and even the proudest hare can learn a timeless lesson from the most humble tortoise: Slow and steady wins the race!
- [The Teeny-Tiny Woman](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-teeny-tiny-woman-folk-tale-classics/) - FROM SARAH: This series is hands-down my favorite collection of folk tales. Anything by Paul Galdone is worth adding to your permanent collection. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When a teeny-tiny woman finds a teeny-tiny bone in the teeny-tiny village churchyard, she takes it home to boil for her teeny-tiny supper. She never expects the bone will object.
- [The Three Billy Goats Gruff](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-three-billy-goats-gruff/) - FROM SARAH: This series is hands-down my favorite collection of folk tales. Anything by Paul Galdone is worth adding to your permanent collection. FROM THE PUBLISHER The three goat brothers brave the terrible troll in a colorful version of the classic tale.
- [The Three Bears](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-three-bears/) - FROM SARAH: This series is hands-down my favorite collection of folk tales. Anything by Paul Galdone is worth adding to your permanent collection. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This familiar nursery tale features a warmly appealing bear family and a naughty, gap-toothed Goldilocks.
- [The Monkey and the Crocodile](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-monkey-and-the-crocodile-a-jataka-tale-from-india/) - FROM SARAH: Anything by Paul Galdone is worth adding to your permanent collection. I've read this book more times than I can count! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A humorous retelling of a Jataka tale from India, featuring the artist's characteristic vivid hues and expressive figures.
- [The Valentine Bears Gift Edition (Holiday Classics)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-valentine-bears-gift-edition-holiday-classics/) - FROM SARAH: A classic. Lovely, quiet, and worth reading aloud again and again. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mr. and Mrs. Bear have never celebrated St. Valentine's Day because they hibernate during the winter.
- [Clever Jack Takes the Cake](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/clever-jack-takes-the-cake/) - FROM SARAH: Oh goodness, I do love a picture book written by Candace Fleming and illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Muncha! Muncha! Muncha! is another one not to miss!) This one is fun to read aloud again and again. The longer-than-usual text makes it best for slightly older kids. FROM THE PUBLISHER: What would you do if you were invited to the princess’s tenth birthday party but didn’t have money for a gift? Well, clever Jack decides to bake the princess a cake. Now he just has to get it to the castle in one piece. What could possibly go wrong?
- [Christmas in Noisy Village (Picture Puffin)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/christmas-in-noisy-village-picture-puffin/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The noisy children of three neighboring families are celebrating the season by baking cookies, cutting and decorating trees, eating fruitcake and tarts, and opening Christmas gifts. With illustrations by Ilon Wikland, the master storyteller Astrid Lindgren takes us through Christmas in the Noisy Village!
- [Christmas In The Country](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/christmas-in-the-country/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: On the 20th anniversary of their first collaboration, Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant and Caldecott Honor artist Diane Goode reunite for a story about the joy and warmth of Christmastime.
- [The Christmas Cat](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-christmas-cat/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It is Christmas Eve. An abandoned gray cat shivers alone in the cold, snowy forest. In a nearby farmhouse, a young boy worries that Santa Claus might not be able to come in such bad weather. But soon the bitter wind stops howling, and the sound of sleigh bells rings clearly through the woods. Neither the cat nor the boy knows it, but a small Christmas miracle is about to occur. Beloved illustrator Tasha Tudor's classic style gives this holiday tale a timeless appeal.
- [Joshua's Night Whispers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/joshuas-night-whispers/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Joshua and his father listen to the night sounds.
- [Little Pilgrim's Progress](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-pilgrims-progress/) - FROM SARAH: I read this aloud to my 10, 9, and 9, and they all loved it. It's quite long so it took us a few months (reading a few chapters each week). I love that my kids were able to understand the allegory so easily, and we've used the language we picked up from reading this together in our daily life plenty of times, since! ("Why don't you lay down that pack, Little Christian?" ❤️). Oh, and the illustrations? GORGEOUS. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this fresh, imaginative new edition, bestselling illustrator Joe Sutphin portrays the characters of Bunyan’s tale as furry creatures living in a woodland realm. This book will help children see the trials and triumphs of faithfulness with fresh eyes, leading them to declare along with Christian, “I am going to the King!”
- [A Boy Called Christmas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-boy-called-christmas/) - FROM SARAH: Best for fans of Roald Dahl. I thought this book was laugh-out-loud funny. This one is a Christmas fantasy (secular) that is whimsical and optimistic. If you are looking for something reverent or historically accurate, skip this one. (But your reluctant readers will probably eat this one up!). Available on audio (Audible I Libro.FM). Recommended for ages 9+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this cheeky, Christmas classic-in-the-making that sparkles with wit and warmth!
- [The Gift of the Magi](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-gift-of-the-magi/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: O. Henry wrote many stories, but this, the story of two "ultimate gifts", is his most famous.
- [A Christmas Surprise](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-christmas-surprise-a-read-aloud-bedtime-nativity-story-for-children/) - FROM SARAH: A sweet story with gentle text and charming illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A nativity play that tells the real Christmas story! Told to you by those who saw it--a donkey, a star and some shepherds. Based on the best-selling audiobook, "A Christmas Surprise," this script is designed to capture young minds with the nativity story.
- [The Moon Inside](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-moon-inside/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: With sweet, luminous illustrations by Aimée Sicuro, this story will inspire parents and children to welcome the peaceful nature of nighttime into their homes and hearts.
- [Lovely War](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lovely-war/) - FROM SARAH: Easily one of my favorite books of all time. Don't give up until you've read to at least through James's departure to the war. Even if greek gods and goddesses aren't your thing... keep reading! Especially wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). Recommended for mamas, and for teens 16+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A sweeping, multi-layered romance set in the perilous days of World Wars I and II, where gods hold the fates--and the hearts--of four mortals in their hands. They are Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette. Their story, as told by the goddess Aphrodite, who must spin the tale or face judgment on Mount Olympus, is filled with hope and heartbreak, prejudice and passion, and reveals that, though War is a formidable force, it's no match for the transcendent power of Love
- [The Invisible Child](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-invisible-child/) - FROM SARAH: Read. this. book. The end. 😉 Ok fine, I'll give you more than that. Katherine Paterson's essays on what children's literature does for the humans soul are unparalleled. They make me want to drop everything and read, read, read. Read alone. Read with people I love. Read. There are various collections of these essays (with a lot of crossover), but they are all out of print and can be difficult to find, so just get your hands on whichever one you can. FROM THE PUBLISHER: With the same perception, wit, and generosity that characterize her fiction, a much-honored writer shares her ideas about writing for children, as well as her passion for reading, her spiritual faith, and her conviction that the imagination must be nourished.
- [The Creative Habit](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-creative-habit/) - FROM SARAH: I didn't expect to love this treatise on creativity from a modern dancer, but love it I did! I've lost track of how many times I've re-read it now, but I always find just what I need in its pages, when I'm in a creative funk. The practical suggestions can be implemented widely, no matter what kind of creative work you do. FROM THE PUBLISHER: An inspiring guide to unlocking one's creative potential provides a wealth of exercises, anecdotes, and advice that comprise evaluating one's creative history, stimulating oneself by becoming active, and making time for creative change.
- [Animal Farm](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/animal-farm/) - FROM SARAH: I listened to this audiobook with my 16yo son, and it gave us lots to talk about! Short and easy to listen to. Be sure to look up the political references so you don't miss what Orwell was doing with this satire. Available on (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: George Orwell's classic satire of the Russian Revolution is an intimate part of our contemporary culture, quoted so often that we tend to forget who wrote the original words. It is an account of the bold struggle that transforms Mr. Jones' Manor Farm into Animal Farm, a wholly democratic society built on the credo that All Animals Are Created Equal. Out of their cleverness, the pigs Napoleon, Squealer, and Snowball emerge as leaders of the new community in a subtle evolution that bears an insidious familiarity. The climax is the brutal betrayal of the faithful horse Boxer, when totalitarian rule is re-established with the bloodstained postscript to the founding slogan: But Some Animals Are More Equal Than Others.
- [Fossil](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/fossil/) - FROM SARAH: There are a few author/illustrators who nail their wordless books every time. Bill Thomson is one of them. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When a boy and his dog go for a hike, the boy trips on a fossil, and it comes to life, revealing an ancient plant. The boy is so intrigued that he breaks two more fossils that come to life—a dragonfly and a pteranodon.
- [Trainstop](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/trainstop/) - FROM SARAH: One of these days, I'll have to interview Barbara Lehman to find out where she gets these story ideas! I bet your library has this one. Definitely worth reading! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A ride on the train is exciting. There’s always something new to see, even if you’ve been there before. But some train rides are better than others . . .What if a train took you somewhere else entirely? What if the doors opened in a strange, new place?
- [Flashlight](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/flashlight/) - FROM SARAH: A perfect wordless book to read before your next camping trip. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Inside a tent it's cozy. But what is going on outside? Is it dark? Is it scary? Not if you have your trusty flashlight! Told solely through images and using a spare yet dramatic palette, artist Lizi Boyd has crafted a masterful exploration of night, nature, and art.
- [Chalk](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/chalk/) - FROM SARAH: Surprising and delightful! My boys especially loved this one. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Three children discover a magical bag of chalk on a rainy day.
- [Little Robot](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-robot/) - FROM SARAH: An excellent entry into graphic novels by RAR favorite, Ben Hatke. Highly recommended for ages 5+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When a little girl finds an adorable robot in the woods, she presses a button and accidentally activates him for the first time. Now, she finally has a friend. But the big, bad robots are coming to collect the little guy for nefarious purposes, and it's all up to a five-year-old armed only with a wrench and a fierce loyalty to her mechanical friend to save the day!
- [Macbeth: The Graphic Novel (American English, Original Text Edition) (Classical Comics)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/macbeth-the-graphic-novel-american-english-original-text-edition-classical-comics/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Witches, murder, ghosts, and madness — one of Shakespeare’s finest tragedies is also a perfect fit for the graphic novel format. This compelling adaptation depicts every blood-curdling scene in easy-to-follow illustrations, accompanied by Shakespeare’s original text. An illustrated cast of characters reminds readers who’s who, and fascinating background information on Shakespeare and the real Macbeth adds historical context.
- [Henry V: The Graphic Novel (American English, Original Text Edition)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/henry-v-the-graphic-novel-american-english-original-text-edition/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Shakespeare’s rousing tale of war and peace between England and France during the reign of Henry V springs to life in this unabridged, full-color graphic adaptation.
- [Flower Fairies of the Autumn](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/flower-fairies-of-the-autumn/) - FROM SARAH: My now-grown daughter pored over these fairy books by Cecily Mary Barker when she was younger. In fact, her copies were so tattered, she replaced them in her 20's! This collection of autumn fairies is especially sweet. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This new edition of Cicely Mary Barker's classic Flower Fairy title features a beautiful and catwalk-inspired cover. Intricate and reminiscent of lace, the new cover pays homage to the delicate beauty of Cicely's original illustrations.
- [The Sword in the Stone](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-sword-in-the-stone/) - FROM SARAH: This is the first of four PBs about King Arthur, followed by King Arthur and the Round Table, Excalibur, and Lancelot. The four of these make a nice introduction to King Arthur, and the illustrations are quite lovely! Recommended for ages 6+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The first volume of the Tales of King Arthur series introduces younger readers to the classic story known for over one hundred years as "The Sword in the Stone." Hudson Talbott has faithfully retold this heroic tale with humor and warmth, showing a human side to Arthur rarely glimpsed before. His vivid, richly colored paintings capture a crowded London at Christmastime and magnificent knights jousting on the field of battle, as well as the legendary sorcerer Merlin and the magical sword that reveals Arthur's destiny.
- [The Milly-Molly-Mandy Storybook](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-milly-molly-mandy-storybook/) - FROM SARAH: A perennial favorite, especially for little girls. Milly-Molly-Mandy is irresistible! FROM THE PUBLISHER: This collection of 21 stories is often described as timeless. First printed in 1925, the book takes kids on sweet adventures along with Milly-Molly-Mandy and even includes a map of her town for reference.
- [Once Around the Sun](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/once-around-the-sun/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Children don't need a calendar to tell them which season it is. Every month has its own distinct clues, like in September "when yellow pencils / in brand-new eraser hats / bravely wait on perfect points." In a dozen unforgettable poems, this fresh yet nostalgic collection captures the excitement of each season, spinning us once around the sun--twelve months, four seasons, one amazing year.
- [Joan of Arc](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/joan-of-arc/) - FROM SARAH: Saint books are what Demi does best, I think, and this gorgeous picture book about St. Joan of Arc is worth spending time poring over. Inspiring. FROM THE PUBLISHER: As a young girl in a small village in France, Joan prayed daily that France would be delivered from the English and Burgundian invaders who were ravishing the country. When Joan was thirteen, she had a life-changing experience.
- [John Ronald's Dragons: The Story of J. R. R. Tolkien](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/john-ronalds-dragons-the-story-of-j-r-r-tolkien/) - FROM SARAH: A stunning walk through the life of J.R. Tolkien, this picture-book biography is filled with secret languages and hairy-toed hobbits. The lively illustrations make this a great pick for young listeners, but head’s up that it does contain the loss of a parent. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A captivating picture book biography of a boy who imagined a world full of dragons and grew up to be beloved author J. R. R. Tolkien.John Ronald loved dragons. He liked to imagine dragons when he was alone, and with his friends, and especially when life got hard or sad. After his mother died and he ...
- [The Oxford Illustrated Book of American Children's Poems](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/oxford-illustrated-book-of-american-childrens-poems/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This collection, edited by acclaimed children's author and poet Donald Hall, returns the forgotten treasures of American children's poetry.
- [The Golden Books Family Treasury of Poetry](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-golden-books-family-treasury-of-poetry/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A collection of poems about innocence, animals, famous people, and holidays by such authors as William Blake, Robert Frost, William Wordsworth, and David McCord.
- [Finding Narnia](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/finding-narnia/) - FROM SARAH: The best part of this story is the love between two brothers who walk through life’s joys and tragedies together. The beautiful watercolor illustrations are an invitation to even the youngest readers to explore the life of C.S. Lewis, but it does contain themes of loss and grief, so you might give it a pre-read! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Before C.S. Lewis wrote The Chronicles of Narnia, he was a young boy named Jack who spent his days dreaming up stories of other worlds filled with knights, castles, and talking animals. His brother, Warnie, spent his days imagining worlds filled with trains, boats, and technology. One rainy day, they found a wardrobe in a little room next to the attic, and they wondered, What if the wardrobe had no end? Years later, Jack began to think about what could be beyond that wardrobe, and about a girl named Lucy and her siblings. This picture book biography introduces the beloved creator of The Chronicles of Narnia to a new generation of children who see hidden magic in the world around them.
- [Favorite Poems Old and New: Selected For Boys and Girls](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/favorite-poems-old-and-new-selected-for-boys-and-girls/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A truly comprehensive collection that is the ideal way of introducing children to the joys of reading poetry.
- [When I Heard the Learn'd Astronomer](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/when-i-heard-the-learnd-astronomer-golden-kite-honors/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER Whitman's wise words are beautifully recast by New York Times #1 best-selling illustrator Loren Long to tell the story of a boy's fascination with the heavens.
- [The Negro Speaks of Rivers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-negro-speaks-of-rivers/) - FROM THE PIUBLISHER Langston Hughes has long been acknowledged as the voice, and his poem, The Negro Speaks of Rivers, the song, of the Harlem Renaissance. Although he was only seventeen when he composed it, Hughes already had the insight to capture in words the strength and courage of black people in America.
- [Casey At the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung in the Year 1888](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/casey-at-the-bat-a-ballad-of-the-republic-sung-in-the-year-1888-caldecott-honor-book/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER Christopher Bing's magnificent version of this immortal ballad of the flailing 19th-century baseball star is rendered as though it had been newly discovered in a hundred-year-old scrapbook.
- [The Day Tiger Rose Said Goodbye](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-day-tiger-rose-said-goodbye/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Tiger Rose's kitten days are long gone and she's grown too tired to stay, so she says her goodbyes to all the creatures and the joys of her natural world—from the scolding blue jay, to the dog and children she shares her home with, to a chipmunk, startled by her gentleness, to her favorite shady patch under a piney bush. In a final vision, Tiger Rose takes one last leap into the blue sky and becomes one with all—the earth, the air, the sun. . . . This is perhaps the most reassuring book on death available for children.
- [The Tenth Good Thing About Barney](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tenth-good-thing-about-barney/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: My cat Barney died this Friday. I was very sad. My mother said we could have a funeral for him, and I should think of ten good things about Barney so I could tell them...But the small boy who loved Barney can only think of nine. Later, while talking with his father, he discovers the tenth -- and begins to understand.
- [When a Pet Dies](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/when-a-pet-dies/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this useful book from the First Experience series, the affable star of Mister Rogers Neighborhood helps children share feelings of the loss of a pet while offering reassurance that grieving is a natural, healing thing to do.
- [Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tear-soup-a-recipe-for-healing-after-loss/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: If you are going to buy only one book on grief, this is the one to get! It will validate your grief experience, and you can share it with your children. You can leave it on the coffee table so others will pick it up, read it, and then better appreciate your grieving time.
- [Blackberry Stew](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/blackberry-stew/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When her Grandpa Jack dies, Hope remembers the time she went with him to pick blackberries, and she realizes that he will continue to live in her and in her memories.
- [Boats for Papa](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/boats-for-papa/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Buckley and his Mama live in a cozy cabin by the ocean. He loves to carve boats out of the driftwood he finds on the beach nearby. He makes:big boats long boats short boats and tall boats, each one more beautiful than the last, and sends them out to sea.
- [The Invisible String](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-invisible-string/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A steady best-seller and The Invisible String is reaching all over the World! OVER 250,000 copies sold! "That's impossible", said twins Jeremy & Liza after their Mom told them they're all connected by this thing called an Invisible String.
- [Are You Sad, Little Bear?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/are-you-sad-little-bear/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Little Bear's friends help him understand what it means to say goodbye Grandmother Bear has gone for ever, and Little Bear is feeling sad. His mother wisely suggests that perhaps asking his woodland companions what saying goodbye means to them will help him understand his loss.
- [Martin's Big Words](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/martins-big-words/) - FROM SARAH: There's a reason this book won all the awards it could possibly win! A picture book biography told in MLK's own words. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This picture-book biography is an excellent and accessible introduction for young readers to learn about one of the world's most influential leaders, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Doreen Rappaport weaves the immortal words of Dr. King into a captivating narrative to tell the story of his life.
- [Step Right Up: How Doc and Jim Key Taught the World about Kindness](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/step-right-up/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: William "Doc" Key had a special way with animals. Growing up an enslaved child in Tennessee, Doc was sent to plantations around the state to care for sick and wounded animals. When the Civil War ended and Doc was freed, he began to dream of breeding a winning racehorse.
- [Stella by Starlight](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/stella-by-starlight/) - FROM SARAH: On a moonlit night in the segregated south, Stella and her little brother see something they’re never supposed to see, something that is the first flicker of change to come— unwelcome change. This story will leave you and your kids with an inspired sense of hope and wonder. (Make sure your kids are ready to hear about the Ku Klux Klan before starting this one. There's nothing graphic, but it's intense.) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Stella lives in the segregated South--in Bumblebee, North Carolina, to be exact about it. Some stores she can go into. Some stores she can't. Some folks are right pleasant. Others are a lot less so. To Stella, it sort of evens out, and heck, the Klan hasn't bothered them for years. But one late night, later than she should ever be up, much less wandering around outside, Stella and her little brother see something they're never supposed to see...
- [Pink and Say](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pink-and-say/) - FROM SARAH: This book will convince you (and your teens!) that picture books are not just for little kids. The gorgeous story of two Civil War heroes and their unlikely friendship on and off an American battlefield. Your kids can meet Patricia Polacco on her Author Access replay in RAR Premium. FROM THE PUBLISHER: He was wounded in a fierce battle and left for dead in a pasture somewhere in Georgia when Pinkus found him. Pinkus' skin was the color of polished mahogany, and he was flying Union colors like the wounded boy, and he picked him up out of the field and brought him to where the black soldier's mother, Moe Moe Bay, lived. She had soft, gentle hands and cared for him and her Pink.
- [Rhythm Ride: A Road Trip Through the Motown Sound](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/rhythm-ride-a-road-trip-through-the-motown-sound/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Berry Gordy began Motown in 1959 with an $800 loan from his family. He converted the garage of a residential house into a studio and recruited teenagers from the neighborhood-like Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Diana Ross-to sing for his new label. Meanwhile, the country was on the brink of a cultural revolution.
- [Zero is the Leaves on the Trees](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/zero-is-the-leaves-on-the-trees/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: It's easy to count three of something-- just add them up. But how do you count zero, a number that is best defined by what it's not? Can you see it? Can you hear it? Can you feel it? This important math concept is beautifully explored in a way that will inspire children to find zero everywhere--from the branches of a tree by day to the vast, starry sky by night.
- [Anno's Magic Seeds](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/annos-magic-seeds/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A gift from a wizard makes Jack's fortune grow by ones and twos, then threes and fours, then faster and faster, challenging you to keep track of his riches.
- [McKenna (American Girl)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mckenna-american-girl/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ten-year-old McKenna has always been a good student-and great at gymnastics. So when her grades suddenly begin to fall, her teacher suggests a little extra help from a tutor. McKenna is horrified until she meets her tutor, Josie, a super-confident girl who also happens to be in a wheelchair. Josie encourages McKenna to focus on her strengths and work toward her goals one day at a time. But just as McKenna begins to shine in school, she's sidelined with a gymnastics injury--and her confidence unravels. Now she's worried about her grades and earning a spot on the competitive gymnastics team. Can she find a way to believe in herself again?
- [Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match / Marisol McDonald no combina](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/marisol-mcdonald-doesnt-match-marisol-mcdonald-no-combina/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A mestiza Peruvian American of European, Jewish, and Amerindian heritage, renowned author Monica Brown wrote this lively story to bring her own experience of being mismatched to life. Her buoyant prose is perfectly matched by Sara Palacios’ engaging acrylic illustrations
- [Don't Call Me Special: A First Look at Disability (A First Look At...Series)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dont-call-me-special-a-first-look-at-disability-a-first-look-at-series/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This delightful picture book explores questions and concerns about physical disabilities in a simple and reassuring way. Younger children can find out about individual disabilities, special equipment that is available to help the disabled, and how people of all ages can deal with disabilities and live happy and full lives.
- [Wonder](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/wonder/) - FROM SARAH: A perennial favorite that you'll enjoy every bit as much as your kids. I recommend it for teens+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: August Pullman was born with a facial difference that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid—but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face.
- [Mary: The Mother of Jesus](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mary-the-mother-of-jesus/) - FROM SARAH: A gorgeous picture book that captures the heart of Christ's mother beautifully! Highly recommend. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In sharing events from Mary's birth to her crowning as the Queen of Heaven, these fifteen stories will inspire a lifelong love for and devotion to Mary. They will draw children closer to her son and invite them, like Mary, to say Yes to the presence of Jesus in their lives.
- [The Empty Pot](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-empty-pot/) - FROM SARAH: A lovely Chinese folk tale about an honest schoolboy and an Emperor's challenge. Beautifully illustrated in Demi's iconic style. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Demi's exquisite art and beautifully simple text show how Ping's embarrassing failure is turned triumphant in this satisfying tale of honesty rewarded.
- [Tomie DePaola's Book of Bible Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tomie-depaolas-book-of-bible-stories/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lovingly illustrated by award-winning artist Tomie dePaola, this stunning collection of stories brings some of the most memorable and significant figures in the Old and New Testaments to life. Adam and Eve, Abraham and Moses, Peter, John, and Jesus are all vividly portrayed in wonderful detail. The original Bible text captures all of the drama of the best-loved stories from the Bible, including Noah and the flood, Jonah's encounter with a great fish, and the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- [Aggressively Happy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/aggressively-happy/) - FROM SARAH: I loved Joy's reflection on seeking enjoyment and delight in the midst of life's unpredictable circumstances. This book is an invitation to cultivate happiness in your daily life and experience the beauty of cherishing those around you. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Beloved writer Joy Marie Clarkson leads the way, crafting an audacious case for happiness no matter what you're going through.
- [I Love You Near and Far (Snuggle Time Stories)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/i-love-you-near-and-far-snuggle-time-stories/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Sometimes parents divorce. Sometimes mom or dad is sent overseas to fight. And sometimes cherished members of the family—grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins—live too far away to see every day. This sweet rhyming story, written from the child's point of view, is a love letter to those who may not be geographically near—but remain very close at heart.
- [My Red Balloon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-red-balloon/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The boy has been waiting for this day for many months. It's the day his daddy comes home from overseas. He jumps out of bed and gets ready for the big event. But before going downstairs for breakfast, he takes along something very important: his red balloon. There will be many families and loved ones at the pier. The red balloon will help his father find him among the crowd. But as the ship approaches, the boy loses his grip on the red balloon. Will his daddy find him in the crowd?
- [My Dad's Deployment: A deployment and reunion activity book for young children](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-dads-deployment-a-deployment-and-reunion-activity-book-for-young-children/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This 112-page activity book features mazes, dot-to-dot, counting, matching, coloring, crafts, telling time, and other activities familiar to preschool and early elementary children. Shown within the context of common deployment and reunion topics, the activities reinforce concepts young children are already learning and offer children the opportunity to ask questions, talk about their feelings, and feel connected to their deployed parent. This version is specific to a dad's deployment.
- [Lily Hates Goodbyes (All Military Version)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lily-hates-goodbyes-all-military-version/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lily is a young military child. Sometimes she has to say goodbye to her Daddy for about a billion days. She feels a swirl of unhappy emotions that can be scary. And she aches to feel connected to her Daddy while he's on deployment. Join Lily as she learns how to cope with her emotions and to be happy in her daily life while she looks forward to joyfully saying hello when Daddy gets home.
- [Don't Forget, God Bless Our Troops](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/dont-forget-god-bless-our-troops/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Inspired by her own granddaughter Natalie, Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill, tells a story through a child’s eyes of what family life is like when a parent is at war across the world.
- [Night Catch](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/night-catch/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: When a soldier's work takes him half-way around the world, he enlists the help of the North Star for a nightly game of catch with his son. Night Catch is a timeless story that connects families while they are apart and offers comforting hope for their reunion.
- [While You Are Away](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/while-you-are-away/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lyrical, patriotic text and uplifting illustrations depicting military families combine to create a reassuring book about separation and reunion.
- [Love, Lizzie: Letters to a Military Mom](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/love-lizzie-letters-to-a-military-mom/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lizzie's mom is serving in the military overseas, and Lizzie really misses her. While they are apart, Lizzie and her mom write letters to each other to help make the separation easier. Lizzie asks her mom to hurry up and defend freedom so she can come home soon. It's hard when her mom misses Lizzie's soccer championship and her birthday. Throughout the story, Lizzie draws maps to show her mother the important things in her life--like the new ice cream store, her new friend's house, the family's Thanksgiving airplane trip to Florida, and the stars in the sky. While Lizzie doesn't know exactly where her mom is, they both can wish on the same star.
- [Lilla's Sunflowers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lillas-sunflowers/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lilla and Papa enjoy spending magical times in Lilla’s sunflower patch. Before Papa leaves for a trip that will take him far away from home for a long time, Lilla gives him a sunflower seed. To remember me, Papa,” Lilla whispers. Seasons pass, and Lilla’s mood falls like autumn leaves.
- [H is for Honor: A Military Family Alphabet](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/h-is-for-honor-a-military-family-alphabet/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Written by the son of a career officer, this book explores the branches of the Armed Services and speaks from the heart about the honor, privileges and sacrifices of military families everywhere. Children will discover why drill sergeants have to be so tough, what it means to be patriotic and why we need Special Forces such as the Navy SEALS, the Green Berets and the Army Rangers.
- [Postcards from a War](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/postcards-from-a-war/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Postcards from a War is about a boy whose mother has recently been deployed overseas to a war. His grandfather, who was about the same age when his father left to serve in World War II, helps him understand why she has gone away. He shares with his grandson postcards and letters sent by his father from the Philippines. The grandfather and grandson collaborate on building a scrapbook that will include these, plus the letters and emails and other communications the boy will get from his mother.Postcards is intended for 4-8 year olds, ones who are old enough to understand that a parent in the military may have to go to a dangerous place, but maybe not why. It shows the imporant intergenerational bonding that famililies often experience during times of war.
- [Knit Your Bit: A World War I Story](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/knit-your-bit-a-world-war-i-story/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mikey’s dad has left home to fight overseas during World War I, and Mikey wants to do something BIG to help. When his teacher suggests that the class participate in a knitting bee in Central Park to knit clothing for the troops, Mikey and his friends roll their eyes—knitting is for girls! But when the girls turn it into a competition, the boys just have to meet the challenge.
- [Sometimes We Were Brave](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sometimes-we-were-brave/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bravery has many meanings. Jerome's mom is a sailor. When her ship is in home port, she and Jerome bake cookies, read books together, and take their dog, Duffy, for walks. When his mom's ship goes to sea, she gives Jerome a hug and says, "Be brave, Jerome. I'll be back as soon as I can." Jerome doesn't feel brave at all. But he does what he needs to do every day—goes to school, helps his dad with chores, and takes care of Duffy. Then one day he learns that bravery means something very different than he thought it did.
- [The Fathers Are Coming Home](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-fathers-are-coming-home/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: “It is nighttime and the fathers are coming home.” So begins this lyrical tribute to all the fathers everywhere who come home to their children—from the rabbit father who hops home to his little bunnies, to the dog father who comes home to his puppies.
- [Coming Home](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/coming-home/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every day, soldiers leave their families to protect others. We love them. We miss them when they're gone. And we want them all to come home. They are our heroes.
- [Hero Mom](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hero-mom/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The moms in the book are superheroes. They may not leap over tall buildings, and they may not have super-human speed. But these moms construct buildings, fly planes, and make tanks roll. They do all kinds of things to help create a safer world. These superheroes are moms. Military moms. Hero moms.
- [Hero Dad](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hero-dad/) - **Description from Amazon: A boy compares his father, a U.S. soldier, to a superhero.
- [The Dragon and the Stone](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-dragon-and-the-stone/) - FROM SARAH: My kids and I were thoroughly captivated by this whimsical adventure. The first in a series. Perfect for fellow lovers of The Wingfeather Saga. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This thrilling novel by Kathryn Butler mixes fantasy with Christian themes, taking middle-grade readers on a quest through castles, forests, and caverns to help a young girl find hope and usher in restoration.
- [The Sea Chest](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-sea-chest/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: As they wait for the arrival of a new baby, Maita tells her great-grandniece the story of her remarkable childhood. Living sheltered on a lighthouse island with only her parents for company, Maita always longed for a sibling-longed not to be the only child the ragged island knew.
- [Through the Wardrobe: How C. S. Lewis Created Narnia](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/through-the-wardrobe-how-c-s-lewis-created-narnia/) - FROM THE RAR TEAM: A beautifully told picture book biography that introduces us to C. S. “Jack” Lewis as a child. We see glimpses of some of his dearest memories and most really difficult moments throughout life. A wonderful addition to your home library for any Narnia fan! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A lyrical nonfiction picture book about the inspired life of C. S. Lewis, the beloved author of the Chronicles of Narnia—from Free as a Bird author-illustrator Lina Maslo. Perfect for fans of The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown and Some Writer!: The Story of E.B. White.
- [Anansi](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/anansi/) - Here are two hilarious Jamaican folktales about the original story spinner himself, both read by Denzel Washington. Anansi the spider is teeny-teeny, but his boasts are as tall as tales get. In the first story, Anansi takes Tiger's challenge and outwits the prideful snake to win possession of all the stories in the jungle. In
- [Tops and Bottoms](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/tops-and-bottoms/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Once a upon a time, there was a lazy Bear and a clever Hare. Bear had lots of money and lots of land but all he wanted to do was sleep. Hare had nothing but hungry children, so he came up with a plan to convince Bear to split his land down
- [Little Bear Boxed Set: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/little-bear-boxed-set-little-bear-father-bear-comes-home-and-little-bears-visit/) - FROM SARAH: Whether an early reader can get better than Little Bear is up for debate. My opinion holds: these books are perfection. FROM THE PUBLISHER: To celebrate Little Bear's thirty-fifth anniversary, three paperback editions in the series—Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit—have been slipcased in a boxed gift set for a whole new generation of children.
- [The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-vanderbeekers-of-141st-street/) - When their landlord decides he's not going to renew the Vanderbeekers' lease, the five Vanderbeeker kids launch a full-blown mission to change his mind. Highly recommended for kids of all ages (I read it to all six of my kids, from preschool through teen). A practically perfect family story that's first in a wonderful series.
- [The Cricket in Times Square](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-cricket-in-times-square-chester-cricket-and-his-friends/) - FROM SARAH: A classic, and a sweet celebration of the bustling life of NYC as well as country life in Connecticut meadows. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Animal lovers especially will adore this sweet story about a musical cricket, and his pals -- a mouse and a cat, who share many adventures together including taking in the sights of old New York. A 1961 Newberry Honor book, it features illustrations by Garth Williams and is great for young readers because “intense” animal scenes are pretty minimal. (The first in a series.)
- [Understood Betsy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/understood-betsy/) - FROM SARAH: Elizabeth Ann must leave her home to move to rural Vermont and live with relatives. She needs a little extra care, though, so will anyone there understand her? If you're a homeschooling family, you'll especially love this one! (The characters are 👌🏼.) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Thanks to her loving but over-protective guardian aunts, Betsy is a fearful, self-absorbed, nine-year-old hypochondriac. One of the most terrible items on her long list of fears is the horrid cousins her aunts never mention without shuddering. When her aunts are suddenly no longer able to care for her, Betsy is, incredibly, sent to live with those very relatives.
- [Johnny Tremain](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/johnny-tremain/) - FROM SARAH: One of my favorite novels for Revolutionary American history. This is what I read with my kids before we took a trip to Boston to visit all the historical sites. I think it's enjoyed best by kids age 9+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: After injuring his hand, a silversmith's apprentice in Boston becomes a messenger for the Sons of Liberty in the days before the American Revolution.
- [From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/from-the-mixed-up-files-of-mrs-basil-e-frankweiler/) - FROM SARAH: Did you read this one as a kid? Your kids will still love it just as much (and if you haven't read it yet, you're in for a treat!). When Claudia Kincaid decides to run away, she and her brother end up at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, only to get caught up in a mystery that makes headlines. FROM THE PUBLISHERS: When Claudia decided to run away, she planned very carefully. She would be gone just long enough to teach her parents a lesson in Claudia appreciation. And she would go in comfort-she would live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. She saved her money, and she invited her brother Jamie to go, mostly because be was a miser and would have money. Claudia was a good organizer and Jamie bad some ideas, too; so the two took up residence at the museum right on schedule. But once the fun of settling in was over, Claudia had two unexpected problems: She felt just the same, and she wanted to feel different; and she found a statue at the Museum so beautiful she could not go home until she bad discovered its maker, a question that baffled the experts, too.
- [The Penderwicks](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-penderwicks/) - FROM SARAH: One of my tippy-top recommendations . . . if your kids haven't met the Penderwicks yet, it's time! A summer of misadventure ensues when four sisters meet a very interesting boy (and a couple of rabbits, too!) at a summer cottage in New England. Boys and girls alike enjoy this whole series. Hear Jeanne Birdsall talk about writing this series on her episode of Read-Aloud Revival. Also wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). *Note: There are a couple of instances of the Lord's name being used in vain by one of the characters. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel's sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts.
- [James Herriot's Treasury for Children](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/james-herriots-treasury-for-children-warm-and-joyful-tales-by-the-author-of-all-creatures-great-and-small/) - FROM SARAH: The lovely stories of country vet James Herriot. Children will love hearing how Mr. Herriot cares for animals and the people who love them. (Note: There are some animals who do not survive, so heads up if you have sensitive readers!) Wonderful on audio (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: Children have always found a delightful friend in James Herriot. His award-winning stories for young readers bring the farmyard world of Herriot's Yorkshire to vibrant life. Featuring a host of adorable animals and colorful townsfolk, each of the stories is narrated by the country vet himself, with all of the warmth, caring, and good humor that have made James Herriot beloved the world over.
- [Frog and Toad Storybook Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/frog-and-toad-storybook-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: Frog and Toad, need I say more? Worth owning. Obviously. :) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Celebrate the power of friendship with all four of the beloved Frog and Toad I Can Read stories by Arnold Lobel—now in one volume! This treasury includes the complete art and text from four classics: Frog and Toad Are Friends, Frog and Toad Together, Frog and Toad All Year, and Days with Frog and Toad.
- [Thank You, Mr. Falker](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/thank-you-mr-falker/) - FROM SARAH: Patricia Polacco’s heartfelt tribute to the teacher who helped her overcome dyslexia eminds us of the life-changing power of a good teacher and the courage it takes to keep going when something feels impossible. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Patricia Polacco is now one of America's most loved children's book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha. Trisha could paint and draw beautifully, but when she looked at words on a page, all she could see was jumble. It took a very special teacher to recognize what was happening. The classic (and true!) story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail.
- [Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/why-mosquitoes-buzz-in-peoples-ears/) - FROM SARAH: You might remember this one from your own childhood, and it still holds the same appeal! A fabulous read-aloud. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this Caldecott Medal winner, Mosquito tells a story that causes a jungle disaster.
- [The Turnip](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-turnip/) - FROM SARAH: One of Jan Brett's best. Your kids will love being in on the secret of the *true* solution by peeking at the illustrations in the borders! A lovely display of dramatic irony, and just a lot of fun to read aloud. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In a rollicking, cumulative tale, a badger family and their friends–Hedgie, Mr. Ram and Vanya, the horse–struggle to pull up a giant turnip.
- [Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/anansi-and-the-moss-covered-rock/) - FROM SARAH: This series of Anansi books from Eric A. Kimmel and Janet Stevens are among our very favorite picture books. I've read them aloud countless times! FROM THE PUBLISHER: All of Eric A. Kimmel's retellings of the trickster spider Anansi are fun to read aloud, but this one remains a favorite!
- [Anansi and the Talking Melon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/anansi-and-the-talking-melon/) - FROM SARAH: This series of Anansi books from Eric A. Kimmel and Janet Stevens are among our very favorite picture books. I've read them aloud countless times! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A spider tricks other animals into thinking a melon can talk.
- [Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beautiful-stories-from-shakespeare/) - FROM SARAH: Nesbit is a skilled short story writer, and her Shakespeare stories are simple, well done, and still maintain the wit and whimsy of the Bard. Easy to follow, though it does cut larger portions of the storyline than some other versions. There is good use of Shakespeare’s original language in her retelling. Recommended for ages 8+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: William Shakespeare is arguably the most pivotal and widely read figure in the history of English literature. This comprehensive collection highlights some of the bard’s best works, adapted to be more easily read and digestible for children.
- [A Seed Is Sleepy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-seed-is-sleepy/) - FROM SARAH: A lovely series, beautifully written and illustrated. A nonfiction picture book at its best. This one (and the whole series) is worth owning. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This gorgeous book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds.
- [The Magical World of Strega Nona: a Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-magical-world-of-strega-nona-a-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: I'm not new to the world of Strega Nona, but this treasury made its way into my home and became one of my favorite go-tos for read-aloud time right away. All of Strega Nona's stories are pure delight. Your kids can meet author Tomie dePaola at his Author Access video replays in RAR Premium. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Strega Nona has been enchanting readers since the publication of the Caldecott Honor Award–winning Strega Nona in 1975. Strega Nona’s gentle humor, irrepressible spirit, and matter-of-fact approach to life have won her legions of fans young and old, and the American Library Association called her “an enduring character who has charmed generations of children.”
- [Justin Morgan Had a Horse](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/justin-morgan-had-a-horse/) - FROM SARAH: This novel is based on the true story of the start of the American Morgan horse breed, originating in the Northeast. We love it both as a read-aloud and as an audiobook! FROM THE PUBLISHER: In 1791, a Vermont schoolmaster by the name of Justin Morgan comes home with a two-year-old colt named Little Bub. Taken as payment for an outstanding debt, the little colt doesn’t seem like he’s worth much, but the teacher asks one of his students, Joel Goss, to train the horse. Joel knows that the horse has great potential, and soon word about Little Bub spreads throughout the entire Northeast for his ability to work harder, run faster, and perform better than any horse in the area!
- [The Penderwicks at Point Mouette](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-penderwicks-at-point-mouette/) - FROM SARAH: The fictional setting of Point Mouette is based on Ocean Point, near Booth Bay Harbor, in Maine. You'll probably enjoy the Penderwicks series best if you start from the beginning, but this book in particular will make you feel like you're in Maine! FROM THE PUBLISHER: When summer comes around, it's off to the beach for Rosalind . . . and off to Maine with Aunt Claire for the rest of the Penderwick girls, as well as their old friend, Jeffrey.
- [Miracles on Maple Hill](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/miracles-on-maple-hill/) - FROM SARAH: An absolute delight of a read-aloud, and a testament to the transformative power of nature, family, and kindness. You can visit the Hurry Hill Maple Farm & Museum in Pennsylvania, which pays tribute to the Newbery-Award-winning book! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A father's wounded heart. A mother's patient love. An eager boy, an impetuous girl, and, above all, the healing power of nature. These are the classic ingredients that fill Virginia Sorensen's Newbery Award-winning novel with a tender power and lift it to classic status. First published in 1956, Miracles on Maple Hill is almost uncanny in its appeal for today's young listeners. For here is the story of a father returned from war in a distant land, wounded in body but even more in spirit, and a family desperate for him to be returned to wholeness, a wholeness they hope can be found on Maple Hill.
- [Aesop's Fables](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/aesop/) - FROM SARAH: A collection of fables first told by the Greek slave & philosopher Aesop, combined with lush, rich illustrations by Jerry Pinkney. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this elegantly designed volume, more than sixty of Aesop's timeless fables have been carefully selected, humorously retold, and brought gloriously to life by four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Jerry Pinkney.
- [The Donkey Egg](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-donkey-egg/) - FROM SARAH: Nobody draws animal expressions quite like Janet Stevens, and this book will make you and your kids laugh out loud! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Featuring Bear and Hare from their Caldecott-Honor winning Tops & Bottoms, the Stevens sisters celebrate perseverance and teamwork in this laugh-out-loud story of triumph over trickery. Bear would rather sleep all day than work on his farm, and Fox knows just the kind of help he needs—a donkey!
- [The Camping Trip that Changed America: Theodore Roosevelt, John Muir, and Our National Parks](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-camping-trip-that-changed-america-theodore-roosevelt-john-muir-and-our-national-parks/) - FROM SARAH: No one tells a story like Barb Rosenstock, and in this picture book biography, we learn about the birth of the National Park system (and fall a bit in love with Theodore Roosevelt while we're at it!). FROM THE PUBLISHER: In 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt joined naturalist John Muir on a trip to Yosemite. Camping by themselves in the uncharted woods, the two men saw sights and held discussions that would ultimately lead to the establishment of our National Parks.
- [Mouse Cookies & More](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mouse-cookies-more-a-treasury-if-you-give/) - =
- [Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/counting-on-katherine-how-katherine-johnson-saved-apollo-13/) - FROM SARAH: This picture book biography tells the story of Katherine Johnson, including her childhood and her mission with Apollo 13. Delightful! FROM THE PUBLISHER: As a child, Katherine Johnson loved to count. She counted the steps on the road, the number of dishes and spoons she washed in the kitchen sink, everything! Boundless, curious, and excited by calculations, young Katherine longed to know as much as she could about math, about the universe.
- [Letting Swift River Go](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/letting-swift-river-go/) - **Description from Amazon: Relates Sally Jane's experience of changing times in rural America, as she lives through the drowning of the Swift River towns in western Massachusetts to form the Quabbin Reservoir.
- [Free As A Bird: The Story of Malala](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/free-as-a-bird-the-story-of-malala/) - FROM SARAH: This picture book biography of Malala Yousafzai captures her courage and unwavering belief in the power of education. Deeply inspiring with lovely illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The inspiring true story of Malala Yousafzai, human rights activist and the youngest ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, from debut author/illustrator Lina Maslo.
- [Redwoods](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/redwoods/) - From SARAH: A fascinating and beautiful book about the redwoods in Redwood National Forest, by the inimitable Jason Chin. An excellent picture book for ages 6-9, especially. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Jason Chin's Redwoods tells the story of a boy who discovers a book about redwoods and finds himself in their midst as he turns the pages.
- [Thank You, Omu!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/thank-you-omu/) - FROM SARAH: Omu's delicious stew brings everyone in the story together in this award-winning picture book. I enjoy it any time of year, especially on a soup-making kind of day. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?
- [Finding Langston](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/finding-langston/) - FROM SARAH: This is first in a series of short lyrical novels from Lesa Cline-Ransome (one of my favorites!) about one boy's experience during the Great Migration. Lesa taught a wonderful WOW: Writers on Writing workshop inside RAR Premium to go with his book. Best for ages 10+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When eleven-year-old Langston's father moves them from their home in Alabama to Chicago's Bronzeville district, it feels like he's giving up everything he loves.
- [Shakespeare's Storybook: Folk Tales That Inspired the Bard](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/shakespeares-storybook-folk-tales-that-inspired-the-bard/) - FROM SARAH: This is a fascinating book that explores how Shakespeare was influenced by a variety of folk and fairy tales in his own playwriting. Each story begins with a author's note from Patrick Ryan on the history of these tales. Due to content, I would recommend for ages 8+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Accompanied by lavish illustrations, this elegant collection of classic stories that inspired seven of Shakepeare's literary masterpieces is filled with adventure, love, destiny, and magic.
- [The Cloud Book](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-cloud-book/) - FROM SARAH: Tomie dePaolo's storytelling and illustrations bring such whimsy to nonfiction! This is an excellent book to read aloud with your family as you enjoy gazing up at the skies. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this unique picture book, Tomie introduces some of the most common types of clouds, as well as the myths and legends inspired by their shapes. Simple, whimsical illustrations show the variations in shape and color that herald changes in the weather.
- [Over and Under the Wetland](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/over-and-under-the-wetland/) - FROM SARAH: Another gorgeous book in one of my favorite picture book series! This one was inspired by the Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, part of the Western Everglades. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Over the swamp, the barred owl hoots, and the great egret swoops down on snowy wings. The slow mazes of waterways are quiet with the shush of reeds and grasses. But under the swamp’s soft shadows, there’s a whole hidden world of panthers and orchids, red-bellied turtles and raccoons, lurking alligators and singing frogs. This beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book reveals all the fascinating creatures living just out of sight in the branches and depths over and under the wetland.
- [You Are a Tree](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/you-are-a-tree/) - FROM SARAH: You are a tree. You are also not a tree. We love a good metaphor, and this book is chock full of them, alongside Joy Clarkson's wit and wisdom. FROM THE PUBLISHER: You Are a Tree examines how the metaphorical descriptions we use in everyday life shape the way we think, pray, and live. Weaving together meditations on our common human experiences, poetry, Scripture, and the Christian tradition, Joy Marie Clarkson explores how metaphors help us understand things like wisdom, security, love, change, and sadness.
- [This Beautiful Truth](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/this-beautiful-truth/) - FROM SARAH: A work of deep courage in gorgeous prose. As she walks us through her very personal journey with OCD, Sarah Clarkson helps us see how our own pain, regardless of its source, can be overcome if we can simply allow ourselves to be immersed in the beauty of God. What kind of God, after all, would have given us a world suffused with beauty, with dancing buttercups and loving friends, with feasts spread before us and with the hopeful message of eternity, delivered in the incarnation? Only a loving God, who made us to create and to love and to hope in his image. This is a book for all seasons, all ages, all places. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In This Beautiful Truth, Sarah Clarkson shares her own encounters with beauty in the midst of her decade-long struggle with mental illness, depression, and doubt. In a voice both vulnerable and reflective, she paints a compelling picture of the God who reaches out to us in a real and powerful way through the "taste and see" goodness of what he has made and what he continues to create amid our darkness. "To recognize and trust God's gift in pain," she writes, "empowers us to create and love as powerful witnesses to God's healing love in a hopeless world."
- [Adorning the Darkness](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/adorning-the-darkness/) - FROM SARAH: Just when we thought we couldn't love Andrew Peterson any more... !!! This book will make you wonder, make you think, and make you glad to be alive. Partly a memoir, partly a consideration of our role in creating alongside the Creator. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Over the last twenty years, Andrew Peterson has performed thousands of concerts, published four novels, released ten albums, taught college and seminary classes on writing, founded a nonprofit ministry for Christians in the arts, and executive-produced a film—all in a belief that God calls us to proclaim the gospel and the coming kingdom using whatever gifts are at our disposal. He’s stumbled along the way, made mistake after mistake, and yet has continually encountered the grace of God through an encouraging family, a Christ-centered community of artists in the church, and the power of truth, beauty, and goodness in Scripture and the arts.
- [Pet Show!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pet-show/) - FROM SARAH: Ezra Jack Keats changed the landscape of children's literature by featuring diverse children in urban settings, seen first in the groundbreaking classic, The Snowy Day (an RAR Family Book Club pick), where we meet Peter. In this delightful follow-on story, we join Archie, Peter's best friend, and his adventures getting into the neighborhood pet show. FROM THE PUBLISHER: How can you enter a pet show when your pet runs away? That's the question Archie faces when he can't find his cat to enter in the neighborhood pet show. Fortunately, he does some fast thinking to win a prize in this beloved classic from award-winning author-illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.
- [Miss Buncle Married](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/miss-buncle-married/) - FROM SARAH: A delightful novel to follow Miss Buncle's Book, one of my all-time favorites. Perfect on audio! FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this light-hearted follow-up to Miss Buncle's Book, Miss Barbara Buncle had just gotten everything sorted out. She married her publisher, became Mrs. Abbott, and set aside the distracting business of writing. But proper domestic bliss demands a change of scenery. The Abbots move to a new town filled with fascinating folks...who might just inspire her bestselling book, whether she meant to write it or not. Miss Buncle thought she wanted to settle down, but she's already discovered that married life can't do a thing to prevent her from getting into humorous mix-ups and hilarious hijinks.
- [Goggles!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/goggles/) - FROM SARAH: Ezra Jack Keats changed the landscape of children's literature by featuring diverse children in urban settings, and Goggles! continues the story of these wonderful neighborhood friends! If you've already met Peter in the groundbreaking classic, The Snowy Day (an RAR Family Book Club pick), you'll be delighted to meet him again, along with his best friend Archie, on their adventure! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Peter has found a rare treasure, a pair of old, beat-up motorcycle goggles. He and his best friend Archie are on their way to Archie’s front stoop with their prize when they run into a neighborhood gang that wants those goggles, too. What the bullies don’t understand is how hard it is to catch two smart boys and one crafty dog.
- [The Two Mrs. Abbotts](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-two-mrs-abbotts/) - FROM SARAH: Another delightful story from D.E. Stevenson's series about Miss Buncle. Wonderful on audio. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Much has changed in Wandlebury since Barbara Buncle (now Barbara Abbott) first moved to the charming English village. If nothing else, World War II is keeping things interesting. But as the mistress of her own home with two small children to look after, Barbara finds that she has distressingly little time to keep up with the goings-on of her friends and neighbors. Luckily, Barbara's niece, Jerry Abbott, is more than willing to keep tabs on the news in Wandlebury. And with juicy tidbits of gossip about everything from inconvenient romantic entanglements to German spies hiding in the woods, there is plenty to keep the two Mrs. Abbotts busy in this hilarious account of life in World War II England
- [Words Set Me Free: The Story of Young Frederick Douglas](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/words-set-me-free-the-story-of-young-frederick-douglas/) - FROM SARAH: Frederick Douglass’s journey from slavery to freedom is brought to life in this compelling picture book. I especially love how it highlights the transformative power of reading and writing—how words, quite literally, set him free. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality of all, and it was through reading that he was able to stand up for himself and others. Award-winning husband-wife team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome present a moving and captivating look at the young life of the inspirational man who said, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”
- [A Walk in the Words](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-walk-in-the-words/) - FROM SARAH: Hudson Talbott’s personal story of learning to read slowly—and at his own pace—offers such a powerful message: that words are a journey, not a race. I love this book! FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Hudson Talbott was a little boy, he loved drawing, and it came naturally to him. But reading? No way! Fortunately, his love of stories wouldn't let him give up. Learning to accept the fact that everyone does things in their own unique way freed him up and ultimately helped Hudson thrive and become the fabulous storyteller he is today.
- [In a Garden](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/in-a-garden/) - FROM SARAH: Explore the intricacies of a garden in this vibrant, lyrical book. What can you find in the dirt? How do the plants change as they grow? FROM THE PUBLISHER: How does a garden grow? Follow along from seed to sprout to bud to flower as a garden blooms. Worms, ladybugs, millipedes, and more help a garden grow each season. Tim McCanna’s gorgeous, rhyming text, combined with Aimée Sicuro’s stunning illustrations make this charming picture book as informative as it is fun to read aloud.
- [Partly Cloudy](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/partly-cloudy/) - FROM SARAH: This is the perfect book to enjoy looking at the skies together! Two bunny friends share what they see in the clouds—one is full of imagination, and the other is eager to share the science behind what makes a cloud a cloud. In the end, they find that each other's perspective makes their own even more fun. FROM THE PUBLISHER: What do you see when you look at clouds? Two curious bunnies enjoy watching clouds go by. But when they look at the sky, they each see something completely different! While one bunny likes to use his imagination and sees cotton candy or whipped cream, the other bunny can only see the science behind them. Together they learn that cloud watching is much more fun when they can see it through each other's eyes.
- [Over and Under the Waves](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/over-and-under-the-waves/) - FROM SARAH: I just love all the books in this series, and this is no exception! A delightful book to explore whether you can get to the waves in person or just through the pages of a book. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Over the waves, the sea lions bark and seagulls wheel and call. The bay is smooth and bright in the sun. But under the waves, there's a whole hidden forest, full of whales and wolf eels, sardines and sea bass, leopard sharks and luminous jellies, as well as the waving kelp that shelters them all. Discover the magical depths of the kelp forest, and all the fascinating creatures living just a paddle's length away—over and under the waves.
- [The Boy and the Sea](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-boy-and-the-sea/) - FROM SARAH: A sweet and sentimental story of a boy growing up and the sea he loved. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this lyrical picture book, readers follow one boy through his life as he returns to the seashore beside his home. The boy likes to think, and his thoughts turn into questions. He brings these questions to the sea. At times, he thinks he can hear the sea whisper to him: Dream. Love. Be. So he does. He dreams—a young boy imagining all that he might do. He loves—a teenager, reaching out from a lonely place to make friends. He allows himself to just be—now grown, sharing the seashore with his daughter. A celebration of quiet curiosity, The Boy and the Sea invites readers to ask questions and live their way into the answers.
- [A First Book of the Sea](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-first-book-of-the-sea/) - FROM SARAH: Beautiful, one-page poems about the ocean, from the shore to the depths, accompanied by Emily Sutton's whimsical and bright illustrations. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ours is a blue planet. The oceans cover more than two-thirds of its surface and constantly calls to us to play, explore, and dream. Our fascination with the sea is as endless as our means of enjoying it — whether building sand castles, navigating by the stars, or observing strange and beautiful marine creatures. In a volume brimming with information, Nicola Davies and Emily Sutton capture the magic and majesty of the ocean with stunning words and pictures. Poems about manta rays, flying fish, and humpback whales mingle with verses about harbors, storms, and pearl divers. Glimpses of life in the Arctic and Antarctic Oceans flow into spreads about tropical islands, coral reefs, and ancient shipwrecks on the seabed.
- [All in a Drop](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/all-in-a-drop/) - FROM SARAH: I read this aloud. The illustrations are lovely, and the book itself is luxurious. Gorgeous endpapers, a thick jacket, beautifully illustrated. Perfect for kids who are learning about or are interested in what can be viewed through a microscope! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek’s time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman—who didn’t go to college or speak English or Latin like all the other scientists—change everyone’s minds?
- [Skybound! Starring Mary Myers as Carlotta, Daredevil Aeronaut and Scientist](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/skybound/) - FROM SARAH: This fascinating story of a brave female inventor is paired with fabulous illustrations by Iacopo Bruno. Delightful, start to finish. FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the 1850s, proper young ladies were supposed to keep their feet on the ground (literally and metaphorically), but Mary dreamed of flying. Luckily, she married Carl Myers, a balloon enthusiast whose dreams were just as lofty as hers. Together, they designed and constructed balloons of all shapes and sizes, a difficult and dangerous job that required knowledge of chemistry, engineering, and meteorology. But how could they know which balloon designs worked best? They needed someone adventurous who could do balloon tricks for crowds while recording flight data. Mary knew just the person . . . herself! She gave herself the stage name Carlotta and anxiously awaited her first flight. Would she make it into the air? Could she collect the data they needed? Mary battled thick clouds and bone-chilling cold, but she went higher and farther than she hoped, and returned ready for her next flight.
- [Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/josephine-and-her-dishwashing-machine/) - FROM SARAH: A fascinating, lesser-known story, with a great backmatter about other inventors. Delightful! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Meet Josephine Garis Cochrane: entrepreneur, innovator, girlboss. Washing dishes is a pain—it leaves Josephine's cups cracked, her dishes dinged, and her chowder bowls chipped. She’d rather be picking flowers, frosting cakes, or playing piano than dealing with cracked crockery. What to do about a chore that’s icky, destructive, and time-consuming? Josephine tackles this task the modern way: she makes a machine to do it for her! She tinkers and tests, and perseveres through fizzles and flops—until she has a government patent for her invention, and there are whirring, whizzing, bubbling dishwashers making a splash across America.
- [Maryam's Magic](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/maryams-magic/) - FROM SARAH: This excellent story tells of the first Iranian woman to win the Fields Medal in mathematics. A beautiful tribute to a love for both art and math. Highly recommended! FROM THE PUBLISHER: As a little girl, Maryam Mirzakhani was spellbound by stories. She loved reading in Tehran’s crowded bookstores, and at home she'd spend hours crafting her own tales on giant rolls of paper. Maryam loved school, especially her classes in reading and writing. But she did not like math. Numbers were nowhere near as interesting as the bold, adventurous characters she found in books. Until Maryam unexpectedly discovered a new genre of storytelling: In geometry, numbers became shapes, each with its own fascinating personality—making every equation a brilliant story waiting to be told. As an adult, Maryam became a professor, inventing new formulas to solve some of math's most complicated puzzles. And she made history by becoming the first woman—and the first Iranian—to win the Fields Medal, mathematics’ highest award.
- [Secrets of the Sea](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/secrets-of-the-sea/) - FROM SARAH: An engaging and delightful story of a relatively unknown self-taught natural scientist. FROM THE PUBLISHER: How did a nineteenth-century dressmaker revolutionize science? Jeanne Power was creative: she wanted to learn about the creatures that swim beneath the ocean waves, so she built glass tanks and changed the way we study underwater life forever. Jeanne Power was groundbreaking: she solved mysteries of sea animals and published her findings at a time when few of women’s contributions to science were acknowledged. Jeanne Power was persistent: when records of her research were lost, she set to work repeating her studies. And when men tried to take credit for her achievements, she stood firm and insisted on the recognition due to her.
- [Beatrix Potter, Scientist](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/beatrix-potter-scientist/) - FROM SARAH: This book is a gem, full of gorgeous pastel illustrations and a wonderful and fresh angle on Beatrix Potter's interesting life. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Everyone knows Beatrix Potter as the creator of the Peter Rabbit stories. But before that, she was a girl of science. As a child, Beatrix collected nature specimens; as a young adult, she was an amateur mycologist presenting her research on mushrooms and other fungi to England's foremost experts. Like many women of her time, she remained unacknowledged by the scientific community, but her keen eye for observation led her to an acclaimed career as an artist and storyteller. A beloved author is cast in a new light in this inspiring picture book story.
- [Electrical Wizard](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/electrical-wizard/) - FROM SARAH: You may have heard of Thomas Edison, but do you know the story of one of his longtime rivals in electricity, the young and brilliant Nikola Tesla? (Yes - the automotive company Tesla was named for this inventor!) You don't want to miss this fascinating story about a man whose work so greatly impacts our world today. (Recommended for ages 7+.) FROM THE PUBLISHER: When a Serbian boy named Nikola Tesla was three, he stroked his cat and was enchanted by the electrical sparks. By the time he was a teenager, he had made a vow: Someday I will turn the power of Niagara Falls into electricity. Here is the story of the ambitious young man who brought life-changing ideas to America, despite the obstructive efforts of his hero-turned-rival, Thomas Edison. From using alternating current to light up the Chicago World’s Fair to harnessing Niagara to electrify New York City and beyond, Nikola Tesla was a revolutionary ahead of his time. Remote controls, fluorescent lights, X-rays, speedometers, cell phones, even the radio — all resulted from Nikola Tesla’s inventions.
- [The Fabulous Fannie Farmer](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-fabulous-fannie-farmer/) - FROM SARAH: Such a great book! You'll discover how a young woman became one of the first to develop actual recipe formats. Delightful in every way. Especially great for ages 7-10. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Fannie Farmer learned to cook in the late 1800s, recipes could be pretty silly. They might call for “a goodly amount of salt” or “a lump of butter” or “a suspicion of nutmeg.” Girls were supposed to use their “feminine instincts” in the kitchen (or maybe just guess). Despite this problem, Fannie loved cooking, so when polio prevented her from going to college, she became a teacher at the Boston Cooking School. Unlike her mother or earlier cookbook writers, Fannie didn’t believe in feminine instincts. To her, cooking was a science. She’d noticed that precise measurements and specific instructions ensured that cakes rose instead of flopped and doughnuts fried instead of burned. Students liked Fannie’s approach so much that she wrote a cookbook. Despite skepticism from publishers, Fannie’s book was a recipe for success.
- [How to Build a Hug](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/how-to-build-a-hug/) - FROM SARAH: The delightful story of Temple Grandin and how she invented her hug machine. FROM THE PUBLISHER: As a young girl, Temple Grandin loved folding paper kites, making obstacle courses, and building lean-tos. But she really didn’t like hugs. Temple wanted to be held—but to her, hugs felt like being stuffed inside the scratchiest sock in the world; like a tidal wave of dentist drills, sandpaper, and awful cologne, coming at her all at once. Would she ever get to enjoy the comfort of a hug? Then one day, Temple had an idea. If she couldn’t receive a hug, she would make one…she would build a hug machine!
- [She Caught the Light](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/she-caught-the-light/) - FROM SARAH: The important story of Williaminia Stevens Fleming is told in this interesting picture book. Excellent to pair with your astronomy studies. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Ever since Williamina Fleming was little she was curious, and her childhood fascination with light inspired her life’s work. Mina became an astronomer in a time when women were discouraged from even looking through telescopes. Yet Mina believed that the universe, with its billions of stars, was a riddle—and she wanted to help solve it. Mina ultimately helped to create a map of the universe that paved the way for astronomers. Newbery Honor–winning Kathryn Lasky shares her incredible true story.
- [Sisters in Science](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sisters-in-science/) - FROM SARAH: Who knew Marie Curie had a sister? Not me! But she did, and she was important to the success of Marie herself. A delightful picture book. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Marie Curie has long been a well-known name around the world. Though Marie made extraordinary scientific advances discovering new elements with her husband, Pierre, many students do not know about the powerful bond that propelled her into science: her sisterhood with Bronia! A force in academia and health care herself, Bronia made significant contributions to the scientific world, along with her loving support of sister Marie.
- [Queen of Leaves](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/queen-of-leaves/) - FROM SARAH: An fascinating story, well told. The author deftly parallels Mexia's story with one of the plans she worked hard to learn more about. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The wax palm knows what it's like to defy the odds. Ynes Mexia knew it too. QUEEN OF LEAVES tells the true story of Ynes Mexia, the inspiring and fearless Mexican-American adventurer-botanist, and her quest to find the mysterious wax palm tree. Ynes enrolled in university in her 50s, at an age when women were not expected to be students. There she discovered botany -- a passion that would lead her all over the world on many adventures and change the study of botany forever. She went on to lead expeditions gathering plant and flower samples for universities and museums around the globe, introduce the botany world to the elusive wax palm tree, and forever cement herself as the QUEEN OF LEAVES.
- [Over and Under the Canyon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/over-and-under-the-canyon/) - FROM SARAH: I love this whole series! This one was inspired by the author's visit to a national park, and would make a great read-aloud either before or after your own visit. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Over and Under the Canyon takes young readers on a thrilling tour of a desert canyon ecosystem. Over the canyon, the sun scalds the air, baking desert mud to stone. But under the shade of the cliffs hides another world, where bighorn sheep bound from rock to rock on the hillside, roadrunners make their nests in sturdy cacti, and banded geckos tuck themselves into the shelter of the sand. Discover the wonders concealed in the curves of the canyon, the magic of a desert wildflower bloom, and all the unexpected creatures that bring the desert to life.
- [The Sequoia Lives On](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-sequoia-lives-on/) - FROM SARAH: A beautiful and informative book about the world's largest tree. I love the illustrations! FROM THE PUBLISHER: From tiny seed to world's largest tree, the giant sequoia is a living wonder of nature. This ancient and tremendous species grows naturally only on the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada. Each sequoia begins life as a seed no larger than an oatmeal flake—yet can grow as tall as three blue whales stacked chin to tale. The oldest sequoias have lived as long as forty human lifetimes. The largest are so enormous, twenty children holding hands can’t wrap their arms around the trunks!
- [Volcano Dreams](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/volcano-dreams/) - FROM SARAH: A great exploration of Yellowstone with rich paintings and information about geological terms like steam vents, mud pots, and lava. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Volcano Dreams knits together the vibrancy of the Yellowstone ecosystem with its explosive history, placing the everyday lives of its creatures within the context of geological time. Janet Fox’s poetic text takes us to the root of it all—the “sleeping giant” of magma responsible for the Yellowstone landscape—and Marlo Garnsworthy’s evocative paintings capture the awe of natural forces at work in our nation’s oldest national park.
- [The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-amazing-impossible-erie-canal/) - FROM SARAH: This book tells the story of the construction of the Erie Canal, with detailed illustrations and a wonderful timeline. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When De Witt Clinton, a young politician, first dreamed of building a canal to connect the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, folks didn’t believe such a thing could be done. Clinton wanted to link east coast ports to the frontier, and from the groundbreaking ceremony on the Fourth of July in 1817, Clinton never gave up—even as people called his project “Clinton’s Ditch.”
- [Everglades](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/everglades/) - FROM SARAH: The illustrations in this book are stunning, and the story is told from an American Indian perspective, emphasizing environmental care and responsibility. It would pair well with The Buffalo Are Back (by the same author/illustrator team). FROM THE PUBLISHER: A lyrical creation tale of the Florida Everglades with stunning landscapes by Wendell Minor.
- [When the Wolves Returned](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/when-the-wolves-returned/) - FROM SARAH: This book is full of great photographs and information about the intricacies of ecosystems. A delight for all nature lovers! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Yellowstone National Park's majestic geologic wonders and remarkable wildlife draw millions of visitors each year. But there was a time when these natural treasures were in great danger, all because after years of unrestricted hunting, one key piece of the puzzle had been eliminated-the wolf. Now, more than a decade after scientists realized the wolves' essential role and returned them to Yellowstone, the park's natural balance is gradually being restored.
- [The National Parks: Discover all 62 National Parks of the United States!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-national-parks-discover-all-62-national-parks-of-the-united-states/) - FROM SARAH: If you've got a kid who loves nonfiction reference books, don't miss this one! It covers all 62 National Parks and contains gorgeous photographs and animal/plant identification. Ideal for ages 6-10. FROM THE PUBLISHER: From the giant redwoods of Sequoia to the geysers of Yellowstone, this educational book is a fun, child-friendly travel guide that covers all 62 National Parks in the USA.
- [Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mystery-in-rocky-mountain-national-park/) - FROM SARAH: This is an exciting dual-timeline mystery, set in the stunning mountains of the Rocky Mountain National Park. Thirteen-year-old Jake Evans is about to spend the summer exploring a variety of National Parks, along with his cousin and family friends. He's also mourning the recent loss of his beloved grandfather, but before they leave, he's left with clues from his grandfather about a scavenger hunt through the National Parks. But is it only a game? (Recommended for ages 7+) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Before Jake’s grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the heart of Colorado’s wild and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park. Through twists and turns, the mystery unfolds while Jake, Amber, and Wes learn about survival skills, natural history, integrity, character, and friendship.
- [Brighty of Grand Canyon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/brighty-of-grand-canyon/) - FROM SARAH: A classic novel by the author of Misty of Chincoteague, who based this story on a real-life Grand Canyon burro who touched even the life of President Teddy Roosevelt. The audiobook is especially well done. Read it before or after a visit to the Grand Canyon! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Long ago, a lone little burro roamed the high cliffs of the Grand Canyon and touched the hearts of all who knew him: a grizzled old miner, a big-game hunter, even President Teddy Roosevelt. Named Brighty by the prospector who befriended him, he remained a free spirit at heart. But when a ruthless claim-jumper murdered the prospector, loyal Brighty risked everything to bring the killer to justice.
- [Swirl by Swirl](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/swirl-by-swirl/) - FROM SARAH: I just adore the illustrations by Beth Krommes in this lovely invitation to look for patterns in nature. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A Caldecott medalist and a Newbery Honor-winning poet celebrate the beauty and value of spirals. What makes the tiny snail shell so beautiful? Why does that shape occur in nature over and over again—in rushing rivers, in a flower bud, even inside your ear? With simplicity and grace, Joyce Sidman's poetry paired with Beth Krommes's scratchboard illustrations not only reveal the many spirals in nature—from fiddleheads to elephant tusks, from crashing waves to spiraling galaxies—but also celebrate the beauty and usefulness of this fascinating shape.
- [The Young Reader's Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-young-readers-shakespeare-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - FROM SARAH: This is an absolute favorite. It’s a bit longer than other versions, and divided into chapters, but excellent illustrations are provided along the way. Easy to follow, delicious to read aloud, contains plenty of Shakespeare’s original language, and captures (better than most retellings) the real comedy of the play. Might be out-of-print, but worth searching for! Great for ages 6+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Humorous, romantic, and thoroughly enchanting, A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakespeare’s most delicious confections. Now, with this stunningly illustrated and accessible retelling, his gossamer tale of mixed-up love among humans and fairies will captivate today’s young readers.
- [My First Thanksgiving](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/my-first-thanksgiving/) - FROM SARAH: A board book ideal for toddlers, from my very favorite, Tomie dePaola. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Tomie dePaola’s simple text and bright illustrations perfectly capture the joy of this special holiday. Young readers will love learning more about the traditional celebrations of the day.
- [Once A Queen](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/once-a-queen/) - FROM SARAH: A delightful and enchanting tale that will make you want to re-read your childhood fantasy favorites. Especially excellent for teen girls and mamas. The first in a new series from Read-Aloud Revival favorite, Sarah Arthur! FROM THE PUBLISHER: When fourteen-year-old American Eva Joyce unexpectedly finds herself spending the summer at the mysterious manor house of the English grandmother she’s never met, she soon discovers that her family, the manor staff, and even the house itself are hiding secrets.
- [Strega Nona](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/strega-nona/) - FROM SARAH: ‘Boil, boil, pasta pot -- boil me some pasta nice and hot!’ Strega Nona, Big Anthony and Bambalona work hard, but occasionally need just a little magic. (Lots of fun sequels too!) FROM THE PUBLISHER: When Strega Nona leaves him alone with her magic pasta pot, Big Anthony is determined to show the townspeople how it works in this classic Caldecott Honor book from Tomie dePaola.
- [Leon Garfield's Shakespeare Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/leon-garfields-shakespeare-stories-new-york-review-books-childrens-collection/) - FROM SARAH: This is easily one of the most enjoyable retellings to read aloud. I love how Garfield weaves his own strong storytelling into the dialogue which is all (or almost all!) pulled directly from Shakespeare. Heads-up for one illustration we don’t love (you’ll know which one), but it would be easy to read this aloud without sharing that small spot illustration. Best for kids age 12+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Here twenty-one of the Bard’s plays are refashioned into stories that are true to the wit, the humor, the wisdom, the sublime heights, the terrifying depths, and above all the poetry of their great originals. Throughout, Garfield skillfully weaves in Shakespeare’s own words, accustoming young readers to language and lines that might at first seem forbiddingly unfamiliar. Leon Garfield’s Shakespeare Stories is an essential distillation—a truly Shakespearean tribute to Shakespeare’s genius and a delight for children and parents alike.
- [Emily](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/emily/) - FROM SARAH: A picture book about one of my favorite poets, illustrated by one of my favorite illustrators! This picture book is a bit sad but it's so lovely, and worth owning for your home library. FROM THE PUBLISHER: From Michael Bedard and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning illustrator Barbara Cooney comes a story about American poet Emily Dickinson and the young girl who befriends her.What if your neighbor were the reclusive poet Emily Dickinson?
- [Jan Brett's Animal Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/jan-bretts-animal-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: Jan Brett's storytelling skills are unmatched, and I just love a treasury full of her beautiful, detailed pages that you and your family can linger over! This treasury is out-of-print, but check your local library or secondhand bookstores for a copy. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The fun includes stories of two mice couples who agree to swap homes with unexpected results; an armadillo on a rootin’-tootin’ adventure at the Curly H Rodeo; a crowd of rain-forest animals on a surprising river ride in an umbrella; and a snow bear family finding an Inuit girl asleep in their igloo. Four stories in this treasury to cherish: Town Mouse, Country Mouse Armadillo Rodeo The Umbrella The Three Snow Bears
- [Richard Scarry's Busytown Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/richard-scarrys-busytown-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: Richard Scarry's books are those delightful stories that are full of memorable characters and pages that you turn ever-so-slowly! I love the way Scarry books invite fun observation and conversation. This book is out-of-print, but check your local library or secondhand bookstore for a copy! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Featuring Bedtime Stories, The Please and Thank You Book, A Day at the Fire Station, A Day at the Police Station, A Day at the Airport, Nicky Goes to the Doctor plus a bonus section full of fun activities, this is truly a treasury to celebrate, from the one and only Richard Scarry.
- [The Very Eric Carle Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-very-eric-carle-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: A treasury just perfect for existing Eric Carle fans, or for those who experiencing his wonderful stories and memorable illustrations for the first time! A great addition for any home library! FROM THE PUBLISHER: A treasury tailor-made for the holidays, perfect for the whole family to share! Four favorite "Very" stories from beloved author Eric Carle, with all-new recipes, activities, projects, and more! Featuring The Very Busy Spider, The Very Quiet Cricket, The Very Lonely Firefly, and The Very Clumsy Click Beetle, this collection of Eric Carle stories offers readers four complete "Very" books in one gorgeous package.
- [Mike Mulligan and More](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/mike-mulligan-and-more-four-classic-stories-by-virginia-lee-burton/) - FROM SARAH: Virginia Lee Burton's stories may have graced your own bookshelves when you were young. I bet your kids will enjoy them every bit as much! This treasury is a wonderful way to enjoy some of her best stories, starting of course, with Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel plus three other classic picture book favorites, in one handsome hardcover. The four complete and unabridged picture books by Virginia Lee Burton in this volume are: Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel The Little House (a Caldecott Medal winner) Katy and the Big Snow Maybelle the Cable Car Virginia Lee Burton wrote and illustrated stories that have been entertaining children, parents, and grandparents for more than sixty years. Many of her books—with themes that honor a simple way of life and celebrate heroes who endure through determination and by adapting to change—have become classic American tales.
- [Make Way for McCloskey](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/make-way-for-mccloskey-a-robert-mccloskey-treasury/) - FROM SARAH: Robert McCloskey's picture books are the very essence of childhood favorites. This treasury is beautiful, vibrant, and large - the perfect size for reading aloud together! FROM THE PUBLISHER: From those famous ducklings to Homer Price's delicious donuts, generations of children have grown up delighting in the timeless stories of Robert McCloskey. Here, for the first time, all of his published works--Make Way for Ducklings, Blueberries for Sal, Lentil, Time of Wonder, One Morning in Maine, Burt Dow, Deep-Water Man, Homer Price and Centerburg Tales--are brought together.
- [A Little House Picture Book Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-little-house-picture-book-treasury-six-stories-of-life-on-the-prairie/) - FROM SARAH: A hardcover full-color book containing Renee Graef's beautiful illustrations and Laura Ingalls Wilder's stories. These picture book versions are wonderfully true to the novels they're based on. Worth reading again and again. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Little House series introduced generations of readers to Laura Ingalls Wilder’s life on the frontier. Now with this illustrated storybook collection, the youngest readers can share in her world as well. Laura Ingalls lives in a snug little log cabin with her ma, her pa, her sisters, Mary and Carrie, and their dog, Jack. Almanzo Wilder lives on a farm with his family and lots of animals. These pioneer children have all sorts of adventures, including trips to town, county fairs, cozy winter days, and holidays with family. The six stories included in this treasury were originally published as stand-alone picture books: A Little Prairie House, Going to Town, County Fair, Sugar Snow, Winter Days in the Big Woods, and Christmas in the Big Woods.
- [The Man With the Violin](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-man-with-the-violin/) - FROM SARAH: The art in this story is just stunning. Love that this is based on the true story of Joshua Bell, a world-renowned classical violinist who famously took his instrument to a busy subway for a free concert. You might be surprised to learn how many stopped to listen, and who. Enjoy this with a Family Book Club guide in RAR Premium. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Dylan is someone who notices things. His mom is someone who doesn’t. So try as he might, Dylan can’t get his mom to listen to the man playing the violin in the subway station. But Dylan is swept away by the beautiful music that fills the air as crowds of oblivious people hurry past.
- [The Paddington Treasury](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-paddington-treasury-six-classic-bedtime-stories/) - FROM SARAH: A delightful collection of stories to share about this dear, charming, marmalade-loving bear, Paddington. As you read, of course, "Please look after this bear. Thank you." (Because he does take a bit of looking-after!) ;) FROM THE PUBLISHER: Join Paddington as he meets the Browns, visits the palace, goes to the zoo, and much more.The hardcover treasury includes the complete text and art of the following beloved picture books: Paddington, Paddington at the Palace, Paddington at the Zoo, Paddington in the Garden, Paddington and the Marmalade Maze, and Paddington the Artist.
- [A Treasury of Curious George](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-treasury-of-curious-george/) - FROM SARAH: I love this collection of the original Curious George stories! Of special note is the short biography on H.A. and Margaret Reyes, who created Curious George and have a fascinating story of their own. FROM THE PUBLISHER: This handsome hardcover collection includes complete editions of all seven of the original Curious George titles in one complete volume. Perfect for sharing and gifting—this is a book that belongs on every little monkey's shelf. Books included in this collector’s edition are Curious George, Curious George Takes a Job, Curious George Rides a Bike, Curious George Gets a Medal, Curious George Flies a Kite, Curious George Learns the Alphabet, and Curious George Goes to the Hospital. This edition also includes an original illustrated map of Curious George’s world, as well as a new scrapbook biography of H. A. and Margret Rey’s creative journey written by the historian Louise Borden.
- [HarperCollins Treasury Picture Book Classics](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/harpercollins-treasury-picture-book-classics/) - FROM SARAH: I love how this collection of picture book classics allows you to "sample" some of the most iconic picture books out there. You just may discover a new family favorite! Currently out-of-print, but check your local library or secondhand bookstore for a copy! FROM THE PUBLISHER: This large, oversized collection assembles twelve of the greatest picture books ever published: Goodnight Moon, Caps for Sale, Harold and the Purple Crayon, Crictor, A Baby Sister for Frances, Leo the Late Bloomer, William's Doll, A Chair for My Mother, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie, Chrysanthemum, From Head to Toe, and Pete's a Pizza. A perfect book for parents excited to read their children the books they themselves grew up with, this collection is a wonder-filled opportunity for families to own and share "the best of the best."
- [Before She was Harriet](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/before-she-was-harriet/) - FROM SARAH: This is a gorgeous and moving picture book telling the true story of Harriet Tubman. We featured this beautiful book as an RAR Premium Family Book Club pick. FROM THE PUBLISHER: An evocative poem and stunning watercolors come together to honor an American heroine in a Coretta Scott King Honor and Christopher Award-winning picture book.
- [Paul Revere's Ride](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/paul-reveres-ride/) - FROM SARAH: The classic Longfellow poem with lovely illustrations by Monica Vachula. I read this to my kids sitting outside of the Old North Church when we visited Boston. The book appears to be out of print, but is still widely available used. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Paul Revere and his famous ride were immortalized by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in a poem published in 1861, more than eighty years after the even. Longfellow wrote the poem at the time of the Civil War. He hoped that his story of an ordinary citizen who comes to the aid of his country would stir patriotic feelings and support for the Union. He was right. In face, if it hadn't been for Longfellow, Paul Revere may have remained a local legend. The poem fired the imaginations of Americans and a national hero was born.
- [Surrounded by Sea](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/surrounded-by-sea/) - FROM SARAH: This gem by a peronsal favorite Gail Gibbons takes readers through all 4 seasons of a New England fishing island. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Discover what life is like season by season when you're surrounded by the sea. See the ferry that brings people and supplies to the island and the fisherman preparing their nets for the summer fishing season. Learn about the significance of buoys, the workings of lobster traps, and the variety of boats you can see from the shore.
- [Manhattan: Mapping the Story of an Island](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/manhattan-mapping-the-story-of-an-island/) - FROM SARAH: This is a large-format, gorgeous, and informative nonfiction picture book great for older kids, especially. I can't get enough of the illustrations in this one. (You can skip the first page if you want to avoid a reference to "millions of years ago.") Highly recommended. FROM THE PUBLISHER: From before its earliest settlement to the vibrant metropolis that exists today, the island of Manhattan has always been a place of struggle, growth, and radical transformation. Humans, history, and natural events have shaped this tiny sliver of land for more than 400 years. In Manhattan, travel back in time to discover how a small rodent began an era of rapid change for the island. Learn about immigration, the slave trade, and the people who built New York City. See how a street plan projected the city’s future, and how epic fires and storms led to major feats of engineering above and below ground.
- [A Parade for George Washington](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-parade-for-george-washington/) - FROM SARAH: This delightful book tells the story of George Washington's journey from Virginia up to New York to be sworn in as President. FROM THE PUBLISHER: After the Revolutionary War, the newly formed U.S. Congress chose the first president. Every vote was for Washington. So began Washington's week-long trip from his home in Virginia to New York City, where he would be inaugurated. At every stop on George Washington's route, people were determined to celebrate their very first president. In Baltimore citizens rode along with Washington for seven miles, in Philadelphia people chanted "Long live George Washington," and in Elizabethtown, NJ, Washington was met with a parade of boats so spectacular that he would later write in his diary: "the decorations of the ships, the roar of cannon . . . filled my mind with sensations."
- [Sybil Ludington's Midnight Ride](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sybil-ludingtons-midnight-ride/) - FROM SARAH: This early reader captures the story of a lesser-known 16yo girl who rode even farther than Paul Revere to rouse the countryside. Some historians believe that her ride impacted the course of the war because it prevented the British from reaching Peekskill, NY. FROM THE PUBLISHER: On a dark, cold, and rainy night in April 1777, Sybil Ludington sets out on a journey to warn American soldiers that danger is headed their way. The British are coming! They have already attacked a nearby town, and it is up to sixteen-year-old Sybil to make sure that she reaches the American soldiers before the British do. With only a large stick to defend herself, and her horse, Star, for company, Sybil rides off into the perilous night and changes the course of the American Revolution
- [Crossing Niagara](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/crossing-niagara/) - FROM SARAH: Delightful, start to finish! In the backmatter, Matt Tavares shares his own experience visiting Niagara Falls and imagining this true story. FROM THE PUBLISHER: When the Great Blondin announced that he was going to walk from America to Canada across the Niagara River on a rope that was more than 1,100 feet long and just 3 inches wide, hanging 160 feet above the raging river, people came from everywhere. Some came to watch him cross. Some came to watch him fall. Some thought he wouldn’t show up at all. But he did show up. And he did walk across the river. And then he did something else amazing. He crossed the river on that tightrope again and again, adding another death-defying flourish each time
- [The House That George Built](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-house-that-george-built/) - FROM SARAH: Written in the style of "The House that Jack Built," the book shares details of how the White House was initially built. Alternate pages of the continuing poem, with more historical detail. Love this, and the illustrations are sketchy and fantastic! FROM THE PUBLISHER: The House That George Built takes readers through the process of how the president’s house came to be—starting with the contest George held to choose the perfect design for this legendary landmark, all the way to President John Adams’s move into the grandiose home. Cleverly written in the familiar format of "The House That Jack Built," author Suzanne Slade supplements her rhyming verse with lively conversational prose, describing how George was involved in this project from beginning to end, from selecting the location to figuring out how to get the thousands of heavy bricks to the construction site. Rebecca Bond’s watercolor illustrations help readers follow the steps to what became the White House as we know it
- [Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/keep-the-lights-burning-abbie/) - FROM SARAH: A favorite read-aloud about the bravery of a young girl left to care for her siblings and sick mother in an unexpected storm. Their father goes out to get medicine for their mother just before a storm strikes, so Abbie must keep the lights burning to help him get home. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Abbie was afraid. She had never had to keep the lights burning by herself. But many lives depended on the lighthouse, and Papa was depending on Abbie. This is the exciting true story of Abbie Burgess, who in 1856 single-handedly kept the lighthouse lamps lit during a tremendous storm off the coast of Maine.
- [You Wouldn't Want to Be at the Boston Tea Party](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/you-wouldnt-want-to-be-at-the-boston-tea-party/) - FROM SARAH: A longer, nonfiction picture book that gives readers a good idea of what it was really like at the Boston Tea Party. My kids enjoy this whole series. Recommended for ages 6+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Invites readers to become the main character. Each book uses humorous illustrations to depict the sometimes dark and horrific side of life during important eras in history. This book uses humor to recount the events leading up to the colonists' defiant act against the British, describing the Boston Tea Party itself, as well as providing a brief history of the American Revolution.
- [The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great Gray Bridge](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-little-red-lighthouse-and-the-great-gray-bridge/) - FROM SARAH: This classic picture book is based on a real little red lighthouse and a real great gray bridge... and you can still visit them today! You may remember this delightful book from your own childhood. FROM THE PUBLISHER: On the Manhattan bank of the Hudson River, a small lighthouse--made of steel and painted bright red--proudly protects boats with his faithful beam. One day a great expanse of gray steel, which also shines a bright light into the fog and darkness, is built over it. The little red lighthouse feels insignificant and useless in comparison but soon learns that . . . small can be mighty!
- [Wildflower Emily](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/wildflower-emily/) - FROM SARAH: One of my new tippy-top favorites. There is everything to love about this short graphic novel! Of special import is the focus on Emily as a girl with lots of interests—not just about her poetry. Highly recommended. Recommended for ages 6+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Emily Dickinson is one of America’s greatest and most original poets of all time. When you hear her name, you may imagine the famous recluse whose withdrawal from society became legendary. But it’s time to meet a new side of Emily, one that is powerful, adventurous, and joyful. Follow along as we delve into Emily Dickinson’s childhood, revealing a young girl desperate to go out exploring―to meet the flowers in their own homes. Wade through tall grasses to gather butterfly weed and goldenrod, the air alive with the “buccaneers of buzz.” And, don’t forget to keep a hot potato in your pocket to keep your fingers warm.
- [The Cat in the Hat](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-cat-in-the-hat/) - FROM SARAH: It seems silly to even put this book on our lists...but if you can pair a reading of any Dr. Seuss book with a visit to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden in Springfield, Massachusetts for an extra dose of fun. FROM THE PUBLISHER: A rainy day turns into a wild romp when the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing One and Thing Two, unexpectedly appear! A favorite among kids, parents, and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic rhyme to encourage and delight beginning readers.
- [The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 2](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-2/) - FROM SARAH: Now that we've begun to settle in nicely to Lapis Lazuli house and St. Crispian's through Emma's Vol. 1, in Vol. 2 we begin to meet more fascinating individuals and characteristics of this unique place, all through Emma's disarming and delightful wit! FROM THE PUBLISHER: THE YEAR IS 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s. Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be, which comprise a series of volumes. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.
- [Bear's Loose Tooth](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bears-loose-tooth/) - FROM SARAH TEAM: Another cozy read from Karma Wilson in her beloved "Bear" series, this is a wonderful book to mark that exciting milestone of a lost tooth! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bear and his friends are munching on their lunch when all of sudden… Bear feels something wiggling and wobbling in his mouth. Oh no! What can it be? It’s Bear’s first loose tooth! In this sweet story, Bear’s friends ease his concerns about his wiggly, wobbly tooth and help him understand that losing a baby tooth is perfectly natural.
- [Got to Get to Bear's!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/got-to-get-to-bears/) - FROM SARAH: This is a sweet story of friendship and perseverance. When Bear asks for her friends to come, they do, and despite mounting obstacles, they band together to make it to their friend! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Bear never asks for anything. So when a letter arrives for the little chipmunk Izzy, urgently requesting her presence, she can’t refuse--even if there is a blizzard on the way! This heartwarming tale of friendship from bestselling author Brian Lies will melt even the chilliest of hearts.
- [The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 3](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-3/) - FROM SARAH: Continue on in the delightful, and rather unexpected, adventures of Emma. Our team is in love with this series, and we will often say to one another, "Volume 3 is when I become really invested!" FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London Neighbourhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plan for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's.
- [The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 4](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-4/) - FROM SARAH: Emma continues to shine in this series. This volume introduces such depth as we learn more of her backstory. Our team loves this series! FROM THE PUBLISHER: "It all began very innocently. Truly." The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s.
- [The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 5](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-5/) - FROM SARAH: For anyone familiar with the road of grief, this volume comes with both heavy familiarity and comfort. We fall in love with Emma's comrades as she navigates a difficult season. Our team LOVES this series, and if you're this far into the series, it's safe to say you do too. ;) FROM THE PUBLISHER: I took Treasure Island to church with me as a talisman. “What a lovely bible,” Mrs. Tribly said. “Isn’t it just?” I replied, hoping she would not ask me to read a favorite verse aloud. I do not believe the psalmist wrote, Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest, Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum. The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian
- [The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 6](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-6/) - FROM SARAH: "There is bedlam, and there is delightful bedlam. This afternoon touched on the second, much to my pleasure." Still a huge favorite with our team, this series is all wit, whimsy, and unexpected turns around every corner! FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority. Entering a golden age of friendship with Pierce, Islington, and Hawkes, Emma is confident she will manage whatever comes her way. It is The Season she must help Arabella secure a husband, while navigating the threat of Aunt Eugenia, the unflagging adoration of Charles Goddard, and the amusing unpredictability of St. Crispian’s. But the secrets of her trusted friends are what might very well bring about disaster.
- [The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 7](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-7/) - FROM SARAH: If you've read Vol. 6, you know there have been signification shifts in the story! Volume 7 continues to slowly peel back more layers of some of our most beloved characters. FROM THE PUBLISHER: "The image of Pandora's Box being opened by my own hand flashed across my mind. A sobering and somewhat disappointing realisation when one understands they are their own worst enemy. " The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority. Entering a golden age of friendship with Pierce, Islington, and Hawkes, Emma is confident she will manage whatever comes her way. It is The Season she must help Arabella secure a husband, while navigating the threat of Aunt Eugenia, the unflagging adoration of Charles Goddard, and the amusing unpredictability of St. Crispian's. But the secrets of her trusted friends are what might very well bring about disaster.
- [The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol 8](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-unselected-journals-of-emma-m-lion-vol-8/) - FROM SARAH: A much-anticipated summer trip occurs out of dear St. Crispian's shines a new light on our beloved characters! Long-awaited backstories begin to unfold. FROM THE PUBLISHER: "Strange, considering it all now after a night's sleep, that I'd had no premonition of what awaited. That seems to be the nature of life, however. Things that ought to come with warnings rarely do." The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority. Entering a golden age of friendship with Pierce, Islington, and Hawkes, Emma is confident she will manage whatever comes her way. It is The Season she must help Arabella secure a husband, while navigating the threat of Aunt Eugenia, the unflagging adoration of Charles Goddard, and the amusing unpredictability of St. Crispian's. But the secrets of her trusted friends are what might very well bring about disaster.
- [The Buffalo Are Back](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-buffalo-are-back/) - FROM SARAH: This book tells the story of American settlers killing the buffalo in the Great Plains (which led to the Dust Bowl), and their efforts to restore the land and bring them back. We recommend it for older kids as there are heavy topics addressed (conflict between settlers and Native Americans, and of course, the buffalo dying). FROM THE PUBLISHER: The buffalo, an American icon once nearly extinct, has made a comeback. This stirring picture book tells the dramatic story, following bison from the Plains Indians to the cowboys, Teddy Roosevelt to the Dust Bowl, and from the brink of extinction to the majestic herds that now roam our national parks. Paired with gorgeous paintings by landscape artist Wendell Minor, Jean Craighead George’s engaging text will inspire a new generation to understand and protect nature’s delicate balance.
- [The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-guernsey-literary-and-potato-peel-pie-society/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER “I wonder how the book got to Guernsey? Perhaps there is some sort of secret homing instinct in books that brings them to their perfect readers.” January 1946: London is emerging from the shadow of the Second World War, and writer Juliet Ashton is looking for her next book subject. Who could imagine that she would find it in a letter from a man she’s never met, a native of the island of Guernsey, who has come across her name written inside a book by Charles Lamb
- [Come On, Rain!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/come-on-rain/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this quietly affecting story, award-winning author Karen Hesse and artist Jon J. Muth deftly capture the magnificence of a sudden rainstorm on a swelteringly hot day.
- [For the Birds: The Life of Roger Tory Peterson](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/for-the-birds-the-life-of-roger-tory-peterson/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: To some, he was "Professor Nuts Peterson" because of his dedication to his craft. Yet Roger Tory Peterson went on to create the immensely popular Peterson Guides, which have sold more than seven million copies, and which birders everywhere appreciate for their simple text and exquisite illustrations. Working closely with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute in Jamestown, New York, author Peggy Thomas and artist Laura Jacques have created a fascinating portrait of this great naturalist.
- [A Place to Hang the Moon](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-place-to-hang-the-moon/) - FROM SARAH: This new middle grade novel, set in WWII London and featuring three orphaned siblings is EASILY one of the best novels I’ve read in a long while.⁣ There is the English countryside. And tea. And a mischievous boy named Edmund (yes! Edmund!), siblings who work together to get themselves through a rough patch, and a librarian you will fall in love with. ⁣There are bookish references galore. ⁣ ⁣ Read it aloud to all ages (probably 7+ will enjoy it most). Or just read it yourself! It’s an utter delight. ⁣Want the RAR Family Book Club Guide to go with it? Join RAR Premium to get it. The audiobook is especially well done. One of the best books I've ever shared with my kids. (Audible | LibroFM). FROM THE PUBLISHER: It is 1940 and William, 12, Edmund, 11, and Anna, 9, aren't terribly upset by the death of the not-so-grandmotherly grandmother who has taken care of them since their parents died. But the children do need a guardian, and in the dark days of World War II London, those are in short supply, especially if they hope to stay together. Could the mass wartime evacuation of children from London to the countryside be the answer?
- [Sincerely, Stoneheart](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/sincerely-stoneheart/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In the spirit of C. S. Lewis's classic The Screwtape Letters, author and speaker Emily Wilson Hussem shines a light on the lies and tactics Satan uses to burden modern women with doubt, fear, insecurity, and discouragement—and empowers you with the truth that will set you free. Do you ever wonder why you constantly struggle with fear, insecurity, and an unrelenting sense of dissatisfaction? We're in the middle of an invisible spiritual battle against the enemy of our souls. Satan wants you to feel trapped and insecure rather than free and peaceful. He wants you to believe the lie that you are worthless, not God's beloved. He wants you to be distracted, exhausted, and confused to prevent you from living in the freedom you were created for. Sincerely, Stoneheart is a compelling, imaginative portrayal of a senior demon coaching a junior demon about how best to deceive, distract, and enslave women, Hussem not only unmasks the Enemy's lies but empowers women to overcome those lies.
- [Shakespeare's First Folio: All the Plays](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/shakespeares-first-folio-all-the-plays/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Young hams, drama queens, and lovers of old-time language, rejoice! Four hundred years after its publication, Shakespeare’s First Folio has found a brand-new crop of enthusiasts. This gorgeous collection comprises all the plays in the original volume—fourteen comedies, ten histories, and twelve tragedies—each edited so it can be performed by eight to twelve children aged seven and up in under twenty minutes. Lovingly abridged by Dr. Anjna Chouhan, a senior lecturer at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Shakespeare’s First Folio: The Plays: A Children's Edition uses the original language, allowing kids a taste of choice words such as sluggardized and rampallian as well as famous lines like “Friends, Romans, countrymen” and “Once more unto the breach.” Lavishly and energetically illustrated by Emily Sutton, whose meticulous research was inspired by the holdings of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, this keepsake volume is designed to ensure that every child has a positive first experience with the Bard and to preserve his legacy for future generations.
- [William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/william-shakespeares-a-midsummer-nights-dream/) - FROM SARAH: I really wanted to like this (and the companion to it, The Tempest) more than I did. The story itself left a lot to be desired--so many missed opportunities to use Shakespeare's real text! The illustrations, however, are quite lovely. This isn't a top recommendation from me, but we're lacking in great picture
- [The Little Ships: The Heroic Rescue at Dunkirk in World War II](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-little-ships-the-heroic-rescue-at-dunkirk-in-world-war-ii/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In May of 1940 -- the early days of World War II -- half a million British and French soldiers were trapped in France. Weak and wounded, they needed aid. Help came in the form of countless small craft, steered by brave young men, in the legendary armada of "little ships" that sailed aross the English Channel. Many people wanted to be a part of the rescue mission. Here is the story of a girl who was so determined to help that she disguised herself as a boy to blend in with the men as they sailed toward Dunkirk.
- [Candy Bomber](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/candy-bomber/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: One WWII pilot’s mission to lift the spirits of children living in war-torn Berlin in 1945 comes to life in this moving middle-grade historical account. After World War II the United States and Britain airlifted food and supplies into Russian-blockaded West Berlin. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail S. Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. To bring a bit of hope, he began dropping chocolate and chewing gum by parachute. What began as a one-time gesture of compassion turned into an official U.S. Air Force operation. “Operation Little Vittles” grew, as more and more pilots volunteered to drop the parachutes, and donations of candy and cloth poured in from all over. This inspiring story of one man’s contribution to the rebuilding of a country after war is a unique look at history.
- [Grandfather's Journey](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/grandfathers-journey/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Through pensive portraits and delicately faded art, Allen Say pays tribute to his grandfather’s persistent longing for home that continues within Allen. This restlessness and constant desire to be in two places speaks to a universal experience as well as the deeply personal ties of family to place, and what it means to be at home in more than one country. Both a celebration of heritage and a poignant exploration of the struggles we inherit, Grandfather’s Journey is a modern classic perfect for every household.
- [Hans Brinker](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hans-brinker/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Hans Brinker; or, the Silver Skates is a novel by American author Mary Mapes Dodge, first published in 1865. The novel takes place in the Netherlands and is a colorful fictional portrait of early 19th-century Dutch life, as well as a tale of youthful honor. The book's title refers to the beautiful silver skates to be awarded to the winner of the ice-skating race Hans Brinker hopes to enter.
- [The Wheel on the School](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-wheel-on-the-school/) - **Description from Amazon: Why do the storks no longer come to the little Dutch fishing village of Shora to nest? It was Lina, one of the six schoolchildren who first asked the question, and she set the others to wondering. And sometimes when you begin to wonder, you begin to make things happen. So the
- [van Gogh and the Sunflowers](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/van-gogh-and-the-sunflowers/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Young Camille befriends a strange visitor to his small town, and one day he brings this man a gift of bright, beautiful sunflowers. The man is the artist Vincent van Gogh, and the sunflowers quickly become the subject of a magnificent painting.
- [Rembrandt and the Boy Who Drew Dogs](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/rembrandt-and-the-boy-who-drew-dogs/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: At first, master artist Rembrandt van Rijn rebuffs his young son Titus and his attempt at art, but gradually Rembrandt is won over by his enthusiasm and persistence, and begins to teach Titus the basic techniques of drawing.
- [Hana in the Time of Tulips](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hana-in-the-time-of-tulips/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Hana and her father used to love to walk in the garden in the evening and play their favorite game — the one where Hana is a Renowned Physician and Papa pretends to faint dead away on the bench. But ever since tulip fever struck Holland, Hana's father has been consumed by greed. Soon he is too busy to walk in the garden or kiss Hana good night or even realize how lovely the tulips are. Even worse, the tulip market is crashing, and now Papa is falling into despair. It's up to Hana — with a little help from the painter Rembrandt, a family friend — to find a way to remind her father of what's truly valuable and bring him back to his family.
- [Hanna's Cold Winter](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hannas-cold-winter/) - Hanna was a hippopotamus in the Budapest zoo. Hanna and the other hippos thrived in the warm springs which flowed from the ground. One winter, however, it was so cold that the river froze. There was a war going on, and the people and animals were starving. But the people of Budapest made a plan
- [The Great Tulip Trade](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-great-tulip-trade/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Anna’s father gives her the most wonderful present for her birthday—eight beautiful tulips! But tulips in Holland in the 1600s are more precious than gold or jewels, and everyone who walks by the house wants to trade her for one!
- [Henner's Lydia](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/henners-lydia/) - **Description from Amazon: Lydia, a young Amish girl, lives on a farm near Lancaster, Pennsylvania. All summer long she has worked on a small hooked mat, her first "piece" that must be finished before she can go to market with her father. In spite of her best efforts, Lydia is much more interested in the
- [This Is the Baby](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/this-is-the-baby/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Getting this baby dressed is not going to be easy! This is the diaper, often a mess, that goes on the baby who hates to be dressed. "No! No! Nooo!" Take one toddler who can't stand getting dressed. Add a mother who is determined to dress baby. The result is a laugh-filled struggle as this mommy uses all her ingenuity and powers of persuasion to get baby into diaper, T-shirt, sweater, and many layers of winter clothing. But just when she thinks she's succeeded, baby peels everything off and happily struts, naked once again. Yes! Yes! Yes!
- [The Tale of Peter Rabbit](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-tale-of-peter-rabbit/) - FROM SARAH: It's a classic for a reason! Introduce your child the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter with this most famous tale of a naughty rabbit, a grumpy farmer, and a tantalizing garden. FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Tale of Peter Rabbit was first published by Frederick Warne in 1902 and endures as Beatrix Potter's most popular and well-loved tale. It tells the story of a very mischievous rabbit and the trouble he encounters in Mr. McGregor's vegetable garden!
- [The World Is Awake: A celebration of everyday blessings](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-world-is-awake-a-celebration-of-everyday-blessings/) - This is the day the Lord has made. A butterfly floats through the sun and the shade, while dragonflies flit past the flowers and trees and grasshoppers hop in the soft morning breeze. The World Is Awake, A celebration of everyday blessings, written by Emmy Award winner and ABC News correspondent Linsey Davis with Joseph
- [When God Made You](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/when-god-made-you/) - YOU, you… God thinks about you. God was thinking of you long before your debut. From early on, children are looking to discover their place in the world and longing to understand how their personalities, traits, and talents fit in. The assurance that they are deeply loved and a unique creation in our big universe
- [We Have a Baby](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/we-have-a-baby/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The whole family can participate in loving and caring for the new baby.
- [Over and Under the Pond](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/over-and-under-the-pond/) - FROM SARAH: Explore the hidden world beneath the pond's surface in this gem from Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal. All the books in this series are fabulous! FROM THE PUBLISHER: In this book, readers will discover the plants and animals that make up the rich, interconnected ecosystem of a mountain pond. Over the pond, the water is a mirror, reflecting the sky. But under the pond is a hidden world of minnows darting, beavers diving, tadpoles growing. These and many other secrets are waiting to be discovered...over and under the pond.
- [Bee-Bim Bop!](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/bee-bim-bop/) - A bouncing, rhyming book with a sing-song story about a small child and her mother making a traditional Korean rice dish. Delightful!
- [The Talking Eggs](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-talking-eggs/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The author of such delights as The Christmas Ark and The Enchanted Tapestry joins forces with illustrator Jerry Pinkney to resurrect a colorful folktale that captures the unique flavor of the American South.
- [In Plain Sight](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/in-plain-sight-a-game/) - Sophie lives with Mama and Daddy and Grandpa, who spends his days by the window. Every day after school, it's Grandpa whom Sophie runs to. "Here I am, Grandpa!" "Ah, Sophie, how was your day?" As Sophie and her grandpa talk, he asks her to find items he's "lost" throughout the day, guiding Sophie on
- [I Smell Honey: Family Celebration Board Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/i-smell-honey-family-celebration-board-books/) - Help boil the greens, flip the fish, and slice the pie for a mouth-watering family meal in I Smell Honey, then join the fun as a baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special in Pretty Brown Face. In Shake Shake Shake and Watch Me Dance, explore the joys of rhythm
- [Pretty Brown Face](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/pretty-brown-face/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Help boil the greens, flip the fish, and slice the pie for a mouth-watering family meal in I Smell Honey, then join the fun as a baby boy discovers the unique features that make his face so special in Pretty Brown Face. In Shake Shake Shake and Watch Me Dance, explore the joys of rhythm and movement. These spirited board books celebrate the loving closeness of an African American family.
- [Last Stop on Market Street](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/last-stop-on-market-street/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: On Sundays, CJ and his nana ride the bus across town to their stop on Market Street. But today, CJ’s not happy about it. Today, he’s wondering out loud why they have to wait in the rain and why they don’t have a car like his other friends. But it’s Nana who opens young CJ’s eyes and shows him the real beauty in the world around them—the spirit of the bustling city, the music in everyday life, and the magic of their often overlooked neighbors.
- [Real Cowboys](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/real-cowboys/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: In Kate Hoefler’s realistic and poetic picture book debut about the wide open West, the myth of rowdy, rough-riding cowboys and cowgirls is remade. A timely and multifaceted portrayal reveals a lifestyle that is as diverse as it contrary to what we've come to expect.
- [Storm in the Night](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/storm-in-the-night/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Too early to go to bed, and with only flashes of lightning to see by, Thomas and his grandfather happily find themselves rediscovering the half-forgotten scents and sounds of their world. They have a wonderful time learning important new things about each other in a spirited conversation
- [The Favorite Daughter](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-favorite-daughter/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Yuriko hates her name when the children make fun of it and call her "Eureka!" Though she is half Japanese, the teasing makes her want to hide, to retreat even from the art projects she used to love. Fortunately she has a patient, kind father who finds gentle ways of drawing her out and reminding Yuriko of the traditions they share that have always brought her joy: walks in lovely Golden Gate Park, lunch at their favorite sushi restaurant, watching the fog blow in off the bay. It's enough... it's more than enough to face down her challenges with confidence.From the incomparable Allen Say comes another moving story taken from his personal experience and translated to the universal.
- [Charlie Parker Played Be Bop](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/charlie-parker-played-be-bop/) - It would seem a riddle worthy of the sphinx: how do you give children a sense of jazz music without playing a note? Chris Raschka answers loudly and clearly with the illustrated, syncopated Charlie Parker Played Be Bop. This sparse, rhythmic, repetitive text (inspired by a recording of Parker's "A Night in Tunisia") embraces and
- [Lola at the Library](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/lola-at-the-library/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Every Tuesday, Lola and her mommy go to the library. Lola meets her friends there. They share books and don't have to be quiet all the time. The nice librarian tells stories. There is a big machine that buzzes Lola's books in and out, and she can take any books she wants home with her. Lola and her mommy always stop for a treat on the way home. No wonder Lola loves the library.
- [Papa, Do You Love Me?](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/papa-do-you-love-me/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: This follow-up to the best-selling Mama, Do You Love Me? (over one million copies sold in 15 languages!) captures the universal love between a father and child. Set in Africa and featuring the Maasai culture, the beautiful watercolor illustrations, lyrical text, and enduring message are sure to make this another instant classic.
- [Do Like Kyla](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/do-like-kyla-orchard-paperbacks/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: "This simply told story highlights such everyday events as eating oatmeal and walking to the store, aptly capturing a small child's sense of pleasure in imitating an older sibling...A universal story that features a warm and loving black family." - School Library Journal
- [Full, Full, Full of Love](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/full-full-full-of-love/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: For the youngest member of an exuberant extended family, Sunday dinner at Grannie’s can be full indeed — full of hugs and kisses, full of tasty dishes, full to the brim with happy faces, and full, full, full of love. With a special focus on the bond between little Jay Jay and his grannie, Trish Cooke introduces us to a gregarious family we are sure to want more, more, more of.
- [The Merry Wives of Windsor](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-merry-wives-of-windsor/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: Shakespeare’s “merry wives” are Mistress Ford and Mistress Page of the town of Windsor. The two play practical jokes on Mistress Ford’s jealous husband and a visiting knight, Sir John Falstaff. Merry wives, jealous husbands, and predatory knights were common in a kind of play called “citizen comedy” or “city comedy.” In such plays, courtiers, gentlemen, or knights use social superiority to seduce citizens’ wives. The Windsor wives, though, do not follow that pattern. Instead, Falstaff’s offer of himself as lover inspires their torment of him. Falstaff responds with the same linguistic facility that Shakespeare gives him in the history plays in which he appears, making him the “hero” of the play for many audiences.
- [Love's Labor Lost](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/loves-labor-lost/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: At first glance, Shakespeare’s early comedy Love’s Labor’s Lost simply entertains and amuses. Four young men (one of them a king) withdraw from the world for three years, taking an oath that they will have nothing to do with women. The King of Navarre soon learns, however, that the Princess of France and her ladies are about to arrive. Although he lodges them outside of his court, all four men fall in love with the ladies, abandoning their oaths and setting out to win their hands.
- [David Copperfield](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/david-copperfield/) - **Description from Amazon: Based in part on the author's own life, David Copperfield is the epic story of a young man's journey of self-discovery - from an unhappy and impoverished childhood to his vocation as a successful novelist. Among the memorable cast of characters he encounters along the way are his brutal stepfather, Mr Murdstone;
- [Great Expectations](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/great-expectations/) - ** Description from Amazon: Great Expectations is Charles Dickens's thirteenth novel and his penultimate (completed) novel; a bildungsroman which depicts the personal growth and personal development of an orphan nicknamed Pip. It is Dickens's second novel, after David Copperfield, to be fully narrated in the first person. The novel was first published as a serial
- [Hamlet ( Folger Library Shakespeare)](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hamlet-folger-library-shakespeare/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER Hamlet (also known as The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark) tells the story of Prince Hamlet's plot to exact revenge on his uncle Claudius for the killing of his father.
- [Hamlet](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/hamlet-arkangel-shakespeare/) - FROM SARAH: There are many wonderful audio productions of Shakespeare's plays. Those done by Arkangel are reliably well done. Recommended for ages 7+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Shakespeare's most famous play is one of the greatest stories in the literature of the world. Distressed by his father's death and his mother's over-hasty remarriage, Hamlet, prince of
- [The Taming of the Shrew: Arkangel Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-taming-of-the-shrew-arkangel-shakespeare/) - FROM SARAH: There are many wonderful audio productions of Shakespeare's plays. Those done by Arkangel are reliably well done. Recommended for ages 7+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Love and wit conquer all in Shakespeare's sparkling comedy of self-delusion and disguise. Padua holds many suitors for the hand of fair Bianca, but Bianca may not be married
- [Twelfth Night](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/twelfth-night/) - Bruce Coville follows his earlier critically acclaimed retellings of Shakespeare's works with a lively interpretation of one of the Bard's most beloved comedies. In this boisterous tale of hidden identities and misplaced love, Coville once again weaves his own lyrical prose together with pivotal lines from Twelfth Night. Tim Raglin has captured all the hilarity
- [Twelfth Night](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/twelfth-night-folger-shakespeare-library/) - Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) Orsino. Two other would-be suitors are her pretentious steward, Malvolio, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek. Onto this scene arrive the twins Viola and
- [Twelfth Night: Arkangel Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/twelfth-night-arkangel-shakespeare/) - FROM SARAH: There are many wonderful audio productions of Shakespeare's plays. Those done by Arkangel are reliably well done. Recommended for ages 7+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Shakespeare's most sophisticated comedy is a riotous tale of hopelessly unrequited passions and mistaken identity. Duke Orsino is in love with the noblewoman Olivia. She, however, has fallen for
- [Much Ado about Nothing: Arkangel Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/much-ado-about-nothing-arkangel-shakespeare/) - FROM SARAH: There are many wonderful audio productions of Shakespeare's plays. Those done by Arkangel are reliably well done. Recommended for ages 7+. FROM THE PUBLISHER: Young Claudio has fallen for the lovely heiress Hero, who also loves him. Their path to the altar looks smooth, until the evil Don John intervenes. All ends happily,
- [Anne of Green Gables](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/anne-of-green-gables/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: The Cuthberts are expecting a boy to help work on their farm, Green Gables. Instead, they get “Anne with an e,” who will surely win girls’ hearts with her spunky personality and big imagination.
- [Jane Eyre](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/jane-eyre-penguin-classics/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A novel of intense power and intrigue, Jane Eyre has dazzled generations of readers with its depiction of a woman's quest for freedom. Having grown up an orphan in the home of her cruel aunt and at a harsh charity school, Jane Eyre becomes an independent and spirited survivor-qualities that serve her well as governess at Thornfield Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer, Rochester, the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him whatever the consequences or follow her convictions, even if it means leaving her beloved?
- [Adventures of Huckleberry Finn: A Signature Performance by Elijah Wood](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/adventures-of-huckleberry-finn/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: One hundred years after its author’s death, this classic remains remarkably modern and poignantly relevant. In this brand new edition, Elijah Wood reads Huck in a youthful voice that may be the closest interpretation to Twain’s original intent.
- [To Kill a Mockingbird](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/to-kill-a-mockingbird/) - *Description from Amazon: The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later
- [Don Quixote](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/don-quixote-complete/) - **Description from Amazon: Published in two volumes, but complete here, a decade apart, Don Quixote is considered the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age and the entire Spanish literary canon. As a founding work of modern Western literature, and one of the earliest canonical novels, it regularly appears high on lists of
- [The Secret of the Old Clock](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-secret-of-the-old-clock-nancy-drew-book-1/) - **Description from Amazon: Read the original Nancy Drew mystery! The Secret of the Old Clock is the mystery that began it all for America's favorite teenaged slueth. The accidental rescue of a little girl who lives with her two great-aunts leads to an adventurous search for a missing will.
- [Marshes and Swamps](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/marshes-and-swamps/) - FROM SARAH: When it comes to nonfiction picture books, few do it better or more clearly than Gail Gibbons! FROM THE PUBLISHER: Introducing, the wetlands: unique ecosystems that are not only a home for an extensive amount of wildlife, but also a vital storage place for one of Earth's most precious resources, water. What lives there? Find out in this simple yet extensive exploration of marshes and swamps and what they are, why they're important, and the birds, fish, and wildlife that make it their homes.
- [The Swiss Family Robinson](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-swiss-family-robinson-everymans-library-childrens-classics/) - The beloved adventure story of a family marooned on a deserted island and making a new home in the jungle wilderness Off the coast of New Guinea a storm rages for seven days, violently tossing the passenger vessel holding a family of six about the sea. Left behind by the crew and other passengers of
- [Black Beauty](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/black-beauty/) - **Description from Amazon: A majestic horse endures mistreatment and neglect before being reunited with his friends.
- [The Count of Monte Cristo](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/the-count-of-monte-cristo/) - FROM THE PUBLISHER: A popular bestseller since its publication in 1844, The Count of Monte Cristo is one of the great page-turning thrillers of all time. Set against the tumultuous years of the post-Napoleonic era, Alexandre Dumas’s grand historical romance recounts the swashbuckling adventures of Edmond Dantès, a dashing young sailor falsely accused of treason. The story of his long imprisonment, dramatic escape, and carefully wrought revenge offers up a vision of France that has become immortal.
- [Breaking Bread with the Dead: A Reader's Guide to a More Tranquil Mind](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/breaking-bread-with-the-dead-a-readers-guide-to-a-more-tranquil-mind/) - **Description from Amazon: Today we are battling too much information in a society changing at lightning speed, with algorithms aimed at shaping our every thought--plus a sense that history offers no resources, only impediments to overcome or ignore. The modern solution to our problems is to surround ourselves only with what we know and what
- [A Midsummer Night's Dream - Shakespeare in Three Steps](https://readaloudrevival.com/books/a-midsummer-nights-dream-shakespeare-in-three-steps/) - FROM SARAH: I love these homeschool guides from the folks at Simply Charlotte Mason. They include a retelling from Edith Nesbit or Charles & Mary Lamb, scene-by-scene summaries that are useful, and the actual Shakespeare play that your students can follow along with while you listen to an audio production. Highly recommended. Check out the

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- [Teaching from Rest](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/teaching-from-a-state-of-rest/) - For the homeschooling mama who feels like she’s never enough: you aren’t. But He is. Posts and podcasts in this category will help you experience unshakable peace in your homeschooling.
- [Podcast](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/) - Read-Aloud Revival Podcast Episodes
- [Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/picture-books/) - Are we allowed to admit that at Read-Aloud Revival, we believe picture books are Queen of them all? There is nothing a novel can give you that a picture book can’t. Picture books are quick wins that can be a game-changer for your family’s reading life, even up through the teen years.
- [Middle Grade Novels](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/middle-grade-novels/) - Publishers call books they recommend for ages 8-12 “middle-grade.” We are big fans of middle grade around here, and often recommend them for teens, as well.
- [Books for Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/teens/) - At Read-Aloud Revival, we’re big fans of continuing to read aloud with your teens. Choosing books for teens can get a little tricky, but posts and podcasts in this category will help you.
- [Notes on Faith](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/faith/) - May we all act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.
- [Twins](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/twins/) - Sarah’s 5th and 6th children are identical twin boys. Looking for more about her twins? This is where you’ll find it.
- [Books for Mamas](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/books-for-mamas/) - Looking for something to read yourself? Remember that taste is personal… what I like might not be what you like!
- [Audiobooks](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/audiobooks/) - Audiobooks count as read-alouds… and we’re big fans of audiobooks here at Read-Aloud Revival!
- [Waxwing Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/waxwing-books/)
- [For Mamas of Younger Kids](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/younger-kids/) - Connect with your little ones through books, choose memory-makers and begin a habit of reading that will last your kids a lifetime.
- [For Mamas of Older Kids & Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/older-kids/) - Encouragement to keep reading aloud to your older kids, help choosing books for your tweens and teens and support for raising middle grade and beyond book-lovers.
- [Homeschooling Podcast Episodes](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/homeschooling-podcast/) - Support, virtual hugs, and high fives for the homeschool mama, working every day to connect with her kids, raise readers and give her children an unmatched literary education.
- [Mama’s Reading Life](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/mamas-reading-life/) - Make time for your own reading, find the encouragement you need through specially-chosen non-fiction and fiction selections, and prioritize a literary lifestyle for you, the mom.
- [Getting Started (or starting again)](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/getting-started/) - For those new to reading aloud, or those looking for a fresh start, these episodes cover why, how and when to read aloud, plus how to create a book culture at home.
- [Home Librarian](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/home-librarian/) - Choose books that will help your kids fall in love with reading and stories. Become an expert book match-maker and a confident curator of your family’s book collection.
- [Listener Favorites](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/listener-favorites/) - Our top-rated episodes, based on feedback from around the world – these are the shows RAR listeners consider life-givers, game-changers and absolute must-listens.
- [Common Problems](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/podcast/common-problems/) - Navigate and move beyond the most common pitfalls and stumbling blocks that get in the way of reading aloud, including fidgety kids, interruptions and finding the time in your already busy day.
- [Teaching Kids to Read](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/teaching-kids-to-read/)
- [Articles](https://readaloudrevival.com/category/articles/)

## Ages

- [4-7](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_age/4-7/)
- [8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_age/8-12/)
- [Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_age/13/)

## RAR Categories

- [Winter](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/winter/)
- [Spring](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/spring/)
- [Summer](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/summer/)
- [Fall](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/fall/)
- [For Mamas of Little Ones](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/for-mamas-of-little-ones/)
- [For Mamas of 8-12's](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/for-mamas-of-8-12s/)
- [For Mamas of Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/for-mamas-of-teens/)
- [Just Getting Started](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/just-getting-started/)
- [Meet the Author](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/meet-the-author/)
- [Meet the Illustrator](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/meet-the-illustrator/)
- [Premium Featured](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/premium-featured/)
- [Nonfiction](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/nonfiction/)
- [Christmas School](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/christmas-school/)
- [Summer Adventure](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/summer-adventure/)
- [Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_category/shakespeare/)

## RAR Types

- [Family Book Club](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/family-book-club/)
- [Mama Book Club](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/mama-book-club/)
- [Circle with Sarah Live](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/circle-with-sarah/)
- [WOW: Writers on Writing](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/wow/)
- [Workshop](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/workshops/)
- [Literary Nature Study](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/literary-nature-study/)
- [Drawing & Art Tutorial](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/drawing-art-tutorial/)
- [Member Events](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/member-event/)
- [Circle with Sarah Retreat](https://readaloudrevival.com/rar_type/circle-with-sarah-retreat/)

## Ages

- [Ages 0-3](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-age/ages-0-3/)
- [Ages 4-7](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-age/ages-4-7/)
- [Ages 8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-age/ages-8-12/)
- [Ages 13-18](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-age/ages-13-18/)
- [Mamas](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-age/mamas/)
- [Whole Family Read-Alouds](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-age/whole-family-read-alouds/)
- [Developing Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-age/developing-readers/)

## Formats

- [Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-format/picture-books/)
- [Biographies](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-format/biographies/)
- [Graphic Novels](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-format/graphic-novels/)
- [Audiobook Favorites](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-format/audiobook-favorites/)
- [Chapter Books / Novels](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-format/chapter-books-novels/)
- [Anthologies](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-format/anthologies/)

## Topics

- [History](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/history/)
- [Science/Nature Study](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/science-nature-study/)
- [Loss/Grief](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/loss-grief/)
- [Fiction](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/fiction/)
- [Non-Fiction](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/non-fiction/)
- [Holidays](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/holidays/)
- [Poetry](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/poetry/)
- [Life Events](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/life-events/)
- [Girls](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/girls/)
- [Boys](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/boys/)
- [Differently Abled](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/differently-abled/)
- [Diversity](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/diversity/)
- [Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/shakespeare/)
- [Fairy Tales](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-topic/fairy-tales/)

## MBC Formats

- [Fiction](https://readaloudrevival.com/mbc_format/fiction/)
- [Nonfiction](https://readaloudrevival.com/mbc_format/nonfiction/)

## FBC Formats

- [Chapter Book / Novels](https://readaloudrevival.com/fbc_format/chapter-book-novels/)
- [Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/fbc_format/picture-books/)

## Seasons

- [Winter](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-season/winter/)
- [Spring](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-season/spring/)
- [Summer](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-season/summer/)
- [Fall](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-season/fall/)
- [Picture Books by Month](https://readaloudrevival.com/booklist-season/picture-books-by-month/) - Through the year with picture books!

## Authors

- [Melissa Wiley](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/melissa-wiley/)
- [Michael Bond](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/michael-bond/)
- [E. B. White](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/e-b-white/)
- [Kate DiCamillo](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kate-dicamillo/)
- [Beverly Cleary](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/beverly-cleary/)
- [Ruth Stiles Gannett](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ruth-stiles-gannett/)
- [Alice Dalgliesh](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/alice-dalgliesh/)
- [George Selden](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/george-selden/)
- [Patricia MacLachlan](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/patricia-maclachlan/)
- [Thornton W. Burgess](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/thornton-w-burgess/)
- [Avi](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/avi/)
- [Joyce Lankester Brisley](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/joyce-lankester-brisley/)
- [Sid Fleischman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sid-fleischman/)
- [Astrid Lindgren](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/astrid-lindgren/)
- [Betty MacDonald](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/betty-macdonald/)
- [Robert McCloskey](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/robert-mccloskey/)
- [Bill Martin Jr.](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/bill-martin-jr/)
- [Eric Carle](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/eric-carle/)
- [Rod Campbell](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/rod-campbell/)
- [N. D. Wilson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/n-d-wilson/)
- [Roald Dahl](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/roald-dahl/)
- [C. S. Lewis](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/c-s-lewis/)
- [S. D. Smith](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/s-d-smith/)
- [Brian Jacques](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/brian-jacques/)
- [Elyse M. Fitzpatrick](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/elyse-m-fitzpatrick/)
- [Jessica Thompson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jessica-thompson/)
- [John Bibee](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/john-bibee/)
- [Dr. Mitchell Kalpakgian](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/dr-mitchell-kalpakgian/)
- [Sarah Clarkson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sarah-clarkson/)
- [Frances Hodgson Burnett](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/frances-hodgson-burnett/)
- [Louisa May Alcott](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/louisa-may-alcott/)
- [Andrew Peterson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/andrew-peterson/)
- [Gladys Hunt](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/gladys-hunt/)
- [George MacDonald](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/george-macdonald/)
- [E. Nesbit](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/e-nesbit/)
- [Grace Lin](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/grace-lin/)
- [Jonathan Rogers](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jonathan-rogers/)
- [John White](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/john-white/)
- [Jonathan Auxier](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jonathan-auxier/)
- [Patrick Carman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/patrick-carman/)
- [Ted Dekker](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ted-dekker/)
- [Stephen Lawhead](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/stephen-lawhead/)
- [D. M. Cornish](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/d-m-cornish/)
- [Jeffrey Overstreet](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jeffrey-overstreet/)
- [G. K. Chesterton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/g-k-chesterton/)
- [Peggy Rathmann](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/peggy-rathmann/)
- [Margaret Wise Brown](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/margaret-wise-brown/)
- [Clement Hurd](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/clement-hurd/)
- [Don Wood](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/don-wood/)
- [Audrey Wood](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/audrey-wood/)
- [Don Freeman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/don-freeman/)
- [Leslie Patricelli](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/leslie-patricelli/)
- [Karma Wilson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/karma-wilson/)
- [Allan Ahlberg](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/allan-ahlberg/)
- [Al Perkins](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/al-perkins/)
- [Helen Oxenbury](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/helen-oxenbury/)
- [Michael Rosen](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/michael-rosen/)
- [Nina Laden](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/nina-laden/)
- [Sandra Boynton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sandra-boynton/)
- [Maud Hart Lovelace](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/maud-hart-lovelace/)
- [Antoine de Saint-Exupéry](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/antoine-de-saint-exupery/)
- [Johanna Spyri](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/johanna-spyri/)
- [Kenneth Grahame](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kenneth-grahame/)
- [J.R.R. Tolkien](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/j-r-r-tolkien/)
- [Dr. P. L. Travers](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/dr-p-l-travers/)
- [Lewis Carroll](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lewis-carroll/)
- [Dorothy Canfield Fisher](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/dorothy-canfield-fisher/)
- [Ralph Moody](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ralph-moody/)
- [A. A. Milne](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/a-a-milne/)
- [Patricia M. St. John](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/patricia-m-st-john/)
- [L.M. Montgomery](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/l-m-montgomery/)
- [Beatrix Potter](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/beatrix-potter/)
- [Rebecca Caudill](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/rebecca-caudill/)
- [Sydney Taylor](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sydney-taylor/)
- [Kate Douglas Wiggin](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kate-douglas-wiggin/)
- [Jean Craighead George](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jean-craighead-george/)
- [Carol Ryrie Brink](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/carol-ryrie-brink/)
- [Howard Pyle](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/howard-pyle/)
- [Laura Ingalls Wilder](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laura-ingalls-wilder/)
- [Walter D. Edmonds;](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/walter-d-edmonds/)
- [Mark Twain](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mark-twain/)
- [Esther Hoskins Forbes](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/esther-hoskins-forbes/)
- [Lloyd Alexander](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lloyd-alexander/)
- [Madeleine L'Engle](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/madeleine-lengle/)
- [James Thurber](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/james-thurber/)
- [Elizabeth Marie Pope](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/elizabeth-marie-pope/)
- [Brandon Mull](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/brandon-mull/)
- [Trenton Lee Stewart](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/trenton-lee-stewart/)
- [David Macaulay](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/david-macaulay/)
- [Marjorie Weinman Sharmat](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/marjorie-weinman-sharmat/)
- [Donald J. Sobol](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/donald-j-sobol/)
- [John R. Erickson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/john-r-erickson/)
- [Mary Pope Osborne](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mary-pope-osborne/)
- [Sal Murdocca](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sal-murdocca/)
- [Hergé](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/herge/)
- [Bill Watterson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/bill-watterson/)
- [Ron Roy](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ron-roy/)
- [C.W. Anderson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/c-w-anderson/)
- [L. Frank Baum](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/l-frank-baum/)
- [Edward Eager](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/edward-eager/)
- [E.L. Konigsburg](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/e-l-konigsburg/)
- [Margaret Sidney](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/margaret-sidney/)
- [Frank B. Gilbreth](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/frank-b-gilbreth/)
- [Ernestine Gilbreth Carey](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ernestine-gilbreth-carey/)
- [Richard Adams](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/richard-adams/)
- [Louise Fitzhugh](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/louise-fitzhugh/)
- [Elizabeth George Speare](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/elizabeth-george-speare/)
- [Andrew Clements](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/andrew-clements/)
- [Natalie Savage Carlson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/natalie-savage-carlson/)
- [Natalie Babbit](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/natalie-babbit/)
- [Natalie Babbitt](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/natalie-babbitt/)
- [Honore Morrow](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/honore-morrow/)
- [Robert C. O'Brien](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/robert-c-obrien/)
- [Clyde Robert Bulla](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/clyde-robert-bulla/)
- [Mary Ann Hoberman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mary-ann-hoberman/)
- [Paul Galdone](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/paul-galdone/)
- [Jonathan Bean](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jonathan-bean/)
- [Barbara Cooney](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/barbara-cooney/)
- [Jane Yolen](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jane-yolen/)
- [Alice McLerran](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/alice-mclerran/)
- [Esphyr Slobodkina](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/esphyr-slobodkina/)
- [Ezra Jack Keats](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ezra-jack-keats/)
- [Nancy White Carlstrom](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/nancy-white-carlstrom/)
- [Tomie dePaola](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/tomie-depaola/)
- [Nancy E. Shaw](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/nancy-e-shaw/)
- [John Burningham](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/john-burningham/)
- [Donald Hall](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/donald-hall/)
- [Marjorie Priceman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/marjorie-priceman/)
- [Jan Brett](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jan-brett/)
- [Herve Tullet](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/herve-tullet/)
- [Laura Purdie Salas](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laura-purdie-salas/)
- [Jeanne Birdsall](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jeanne-birdsall/)
- [James Herriot](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/james-herriot/)
- [Andrew Lang](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/andrew-lang/)
- [Arleta Richardson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/arleta-richardson/)
- [Ingri d'Aulaire](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ingri-daulaire/)
- [Edgar Parin d'Aulaire](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/edgar-parin-daulaire/)
- [Caroline Starr Rose](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/caroline-starr-rose/)
- [Laura Berquist](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laura-berquist/)
- [Shel Silverstein](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/shel-silverstein/)
- [Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/marjorie-kinnan-rawlings/)
- [Harper Lee](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/harper-lee/)
- [Johann D. Wyss](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/johann-d-wyss/)
- [Candace Fleming](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/candace-fleming/)
- [J.K. Rowling](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/j-k-rowling/)
- [J. M. Barrie](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/j-m-barrie/)
- [Julie Andrews](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/julie-andrews/)
- [Emma Walton Hamilton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/emma-walton-hamilton/)
- [Caroline Kennedy](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/caroline-kennedy/)
- [Robert Andrew Parker](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/robert-andrew-parker/)
- [Elizabeth Verdick](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/elizabeth-verdick/)
- [Marieka Heinlen](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/marieka-heinlen/)
- [Marjorie Lisovskis](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/marjorie-lisovskis/)
- [Phyllis Kaufman Goodstein](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/phyllis-kaufman-goodstein/)
- [Jennifer L. Holm](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jennifer-l-holm/)
- [Matthew Holm](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/matthew-holm/)
- [Mary Casanova](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mary-casanova/)
- [Philip Ulrich](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/philip-ulrich/)
- [Erin Ulrich](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/erin-ulrich/)
- [Erin R. Ulrich](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/erin-r-ulrich/)
- [Shannon Hale](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/shannon-hale/)
- [Dean Hale](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/dean-hale/)
- [Adam McKeown](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/adam-mckeown/)
- [Charles Lamb](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/charles-lamb/)
- [Mary Lamb](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mary-lamb/)
- [Children's Classics](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/childrens-classics/)
- [Rebecca Piatt Davidson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/rebecca-piatt-davidson/)
- [Andrew Matthews](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/andrew-matthews/)
- [Angela Barrett](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/angela-barrett/)
- [William Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/william-shakespeare/)
- [Shakespeare](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/shakespeare/)
- [Celeste Mannis](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/celeste-mannis/)
- [Aliki](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/aliki/)
- [Ian Doescher](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ian-doescher/)
- [Anna Claybourne](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/anna-claybourne/)
- [Marcia Williams](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/marcia-williams/)
- [Patrick Ryan](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/patrick-ryan/)
- [Daniel T. Willingham](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/daniel-t-willingham/)
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- [Elizabeth Laraway Wilson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/elizabeth-laraway-wilson/)
- [Laurie Ann Thompson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laurie-ann-thompson/)
- [William Kamkwamba](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/william-kamkwamba/)
- [Bryan Mealer](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/bryan-mealer/)
- [Pat Schwiebert](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/pat-schwiebert/)
- [Chuck DeKlyen](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/chuck-deklyen/)
- [Patrice Karst](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/patrice-karst/)
- [Fred Rogers](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/fred-rogers/)
- [Judith Viorst](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/judith-viorst/)
- [Jessixa Bagley](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jessixa-bagley/)
- [Lucille Clifton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lucille-clifton/)
- [Julie Kaplow](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/julie-kaplow/)
- [Donna Pincus](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/donna-pincus/)
- [Isabell Monk](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/isabell-monk/)
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- [Martha Aviles](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/martha-aviles/)
- [Barbara Joosse](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/barbara-joosse/)
- [Anne Sibley O'Brien](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/anne-sibley-obrien/)
- [Margaret McNamara](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/margaret-mcnamara/)
- [Bob Staake](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/bob-staake/)
- [George Levenson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/george-levenson/)
- [Helen Cooper](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/helen-cooper/)
- [Junia Wonders](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/junia-wonders/)
- [Coleen Salley](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/coleen-salley/)
- [Anne Miranda](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/anne-miranda/)
- [Diane Wiessinger](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/diane-wiessinger/)
- [Diana West](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/diana-west/)
- [Teresa Pitman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/teresa-pitman/)
- [Sara Hagerty](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sara-hagerty/)
- [Mike Rohde](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mike-rohde/)
- [Gary Chapman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/gary-chapman/)
- [Ross Campbell](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ross-campbell/)
- [Cheryl Swope](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/cheryl-swope/)
- [Rachel Whiting](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/rachel-whiting/)
- [Anonymous](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/anonymous/)
- [Jane M. Healy](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jane-m-healy/)
- [Homer](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/homer/)
- [Mike Allegra](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mike-allegra/)
- [Lola M. Schaefer](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lola-m-schaefer/)
- [Adam Schaefer](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/adam-schaefer/)
- [Jennifer Ward](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jennifer-ward/)
- [Eugenie Doyle](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/eugenie-doyle/)
- [Kenard Pak](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kenard-pak/)
- [April Pulley Sayre](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/april-pulley-sayre/)
- [Julie Markes](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/julie-markes/)
- [Harold Konstantelos](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/harold-konstantelos/)
- [Terry Jenkins-Brady](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/terry-jenkins-brady/)
- [Laurence Yep](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laurence-yep/)
- [Patricia Toht](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/patricia-toht/)
- [Cynthia Cotten](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/cynthia-cotten/)
- [Brock Cole](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/brock-cole/)
- [Elizabeth Van Steenwyk](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/elizabeth-van-steenwyk/)
- [Toni Buzzeo](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/toni-buzzeo/)
- [Matt Tavares](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/matt-tavares/)
- [Pam Leo](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/pam-leo/)
- [Rosemary Wells](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/rosemary-wells/)
- [Jimmie Davis](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jimmie-davis/)
- [Rev. W. Awdry](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/rev-w-awdry/)
- [Peter Spier](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/peter-spier/)
- [Bill Thomson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/bill-thomson/)
- [Matt Haig](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/matt-haig/)
- [Joan Holub](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/joan-holub/)
- [Kate Seredy](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kate-seredy/)
- [Jessica Kensky](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jessica-kensky/)
- [Patrick Downes](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/patrick-downes/)
- [Lillian Hoban](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lillian-hoban/)
- [Beatrice Schenk de Regneirs](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/beatrice-schenk-de-regneirs/)
- [Celestino Piatti](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/celestino-piatti/)
- [Lynd Ward](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lynd-ward/)
- [Helme Heine](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/helme-heine/)
- [Woody Guthrie](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/woody-guthrie/)
- [Tomi Ungerer](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/tomi-ungerer/)
- [Warwick Hutton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/warwick-hutton/)
- [Yuzo Otsuka](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/yuzo-otsuka/)
- [Natalie S. Bober](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/natalie-s-bober/)
- [Gerald McDermott](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/gerald-mcdermott/)
- [Jim Weiss](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jim-weiss/)
- [Margery Williams](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/margery-williams/)
- [Tom Roberts](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/tom-roberts/)
- [Tom Roberts - adaptor](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/tom-roberts-adaptor/)
- [Brad Kessler](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/brad-kessler/)
- [James Kunstler](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/james-kunstler/)
- [Christopher Noel](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/christopher-noel/)
- [The Brothers Grimm](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/the-brothers-grimm/)
- [James Howard Kunstler](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/james-howard-kunstler/)
- [Carlo Collodi](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/carlo-collodi/)
- [Jason Root](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jason-root/)
- [Paul Guernsey](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/paul-guernsey/)
- [David Johnson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/david-johnson/)
- [Washington Irving](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/washington-irving/)
- [D.J. MacHale](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/d-j-machale/)
- [Rabbit Ears](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/rabbit-ears/)
- [E.T.A. Hoffmann](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/e-t-a-hoffmann/)
- [Maurice Sendak](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/maurice-sendak/)
- [Connie Porter](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/connie-porter/)
- [Lisbeth Zwerger](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lisbeth-zwerger/)
- [Virginia Hamilton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/virginia-hamilton/)
- [Donna Janell Bowman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/donna-janell-bowman/)
- [Angie Sage](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/angie-sage/)
- [Maria D Wilkes](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/maria-d-wilkes/)
- [Celia Wilkins](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/celia-wilkins/)
- [Renee Graef](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/renee-graef/)
- [Roger Lea MacBride](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/roger-lea-macbride/)
- [Maureen Wright](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/maureen-wright/)
- [Trish Marx](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/trish-marx/)
- [Anne Renaud](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/anne-renaud/)
- [Kazuo Iwamura](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kazuo-iwamura/)
- [Matthew Cordell](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/matthew-cordell/)
- [Claudia Rueda](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/claudia-rueda/)
- [Chris Britt](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/chris-britt/)
- [Lita Judge](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lita-judge/)
- [Amy Hest](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/amy-hest/)
- [Laura Vanderkam](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laura-vanderkam/)
- [Wallace Earle Stegner](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/wallace-earle-stegner/)
- [Kate Morton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kate-morton/)
- [Ariel Lawhon](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ariel-lawhon/)
- [Susan Meissner](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/susan-meissner/)
- [Sarah McCoy](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sarah-mccoy/)
- [Marisa De Los Santos](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/marisa-de-los-santos/)
- [Marilynne Robinson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/marilynne-robinson/)
- [Kathleen Norris](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kathleen-norris/)
- [Katrina Kenison](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/katrina-kenison/)
- [Anne Morrow Lindbergh](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/anne-morrow-lindbergh/)
- [Louise Penny](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/louise-penny/)
- [Dani Shapiro](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/dani-shapiro/)
- [Ed Catmull](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ed-catmull/)
- [Laura Numeroff](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laura-numeroff/)
- [Farley Mowat](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/farley-mowat/)
- [P. G. Wodehouse](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/p-g-wodehouse/)
- [Simon Winchester](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/simon-winchester/)
- [Stephen Ambrose](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/stephen-ambrose/)
- [Virginia Woolf](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/virginia-woolf/)
- [Mary Norton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mary-norton/)
- [Elizabeth Foss](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/elizabeth-foss/)
- [Danielle Bean](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/danielle-bean/)
- [David Colfax](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/david-colfax/)
- [Micki Colfax](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/micki-colfax/)
- [Katherine Bolger Hyde](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/katherine-bolger-hyde/)
- [Sandra Ann Horn](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sandra-ann-horn/)
- [Brian Wildsmith](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/brian-wildsmith/)
- [Collin Wilcox Paxton](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/collin-wilcox-paxton/)
- [Gary Carden](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/gary-carden/)
- [Cammie McGovern](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/cammie-mcgovern/)
- [Mitsumasa Anno](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mitsumasa-anno/)
- [Aaron Becker](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/aaron-becker/)
- [Lizi Boyd](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lizi-boyd/)
- [Raymond Briggs](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/raymond-briggs/)
- [Molly Idle](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/molly-idle/)
- [Barbara Lehman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/barbara-lehman/)
- [Daniel Miyares](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/daniel-miyares/)
- [David Wiesner](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/david-wiesner/)
- [Tammi Sauer](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/tammi-sauer/)
- [Nonny Hogrogian](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/nonny-hogrogian/)
- [Diane Adams](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/diane-adams/)
- [Doreen Cronin](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/doreen-cronin/)
- [Daniel Pinkwater](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/daniel-pinkwater/)
- [Melissa Guion](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/melissa-guion/)
- [Jory John](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jory-john/)
- [Eric Hill](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/eric-hill/)
- [Patti Callahan](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/patti-callahan/)
- [Douglas H. Gresham](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/douglas-h-gresham/)
- [Scott O'Dell](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/scott-odell/)
- [Mildred D. Taylor](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mildred-d-taylor/)
- [Brenda Ueland](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/brenda-ueland/)
- [Lisa Papp](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lisa-papp/)
- [Jon Agee](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jon-agee/)
- [Miroslav Sasek](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/miroslav-sasek/)
- [Troy Andrews](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/troy-andrews/)
- [Cheryl Bardoe](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/cheryl-bardoe/)
- [Jennifer Berne](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jennifer-berne/)
- [Don Brown](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/don-brown/)
- [Robert Coles](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/robert-coles/)
- [Lynn Cullen](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lynn-cullen/)
- [Joseph D'Agnese](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/joseph-dagnese/)
- [Tracey Fern](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/tracey-fern/)
- [Linda Glaser](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/linda-glaser/)
- [Jessie Hartland](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jessie-hartland/)
- [Deborah Heiligman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/deborah-heiligman/)
- [Barbara Herkert](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/barbara-herkert/)
- [H. Joseph Hopkins](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/h-joseph-hopkins/)
- [Kate Klise](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kate-klise/)
- [Kathleen Krull](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kathleen-krull/)
- [Lindsay Mattick](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lindsay-mattick/)
- [Emily Arnold McCully](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/emily-arnold-mccully/)
- [Julia Finley Mosca](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/julia-finley-mosca/)
- [Donna Jo Napoli](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/donna-jo-napoli/)
- [Barb Rosenstock](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/barb-rosenstock/)
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- [Laurie Wallmark](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laurie-wallmark/)
- [Kay Winters](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kay-winters/)
- [Nancy Carpenter](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/nancy-carpenter/)
- [Paula Yoo](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/paula-yoo/)
- [Kelly Bingham](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kelly-bingham/)
- [Jessica M. Boehman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jessica-m-boehman/)
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- [Jean Taft](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jean-taft/)
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- [Baldev Lamba](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/baldev-lamba/)
- [Leo Politi](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/leo-politi/)
- [Camille Andros](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/camille-andros/)
- [Katharine Holabird](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/katharine-holabird/)
- [Watty Piper](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/watty-piper/)
- [Cheryl B. Klein](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/cheryl-b-klein/)
- [Lisa Anchin](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lisa-anchin/)
- [Kadir Nelson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kadir-nelson/)
- [Martin Handford](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/martin-handford/)
- [John Hendrix](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/john-hendrix/)
- [Brandon Sanderson](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/brandon-sanderson/)
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- [Nate Evans](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/nate-evans/)
- [Ludwig Bemelmans](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ludwig-bemelmans/)
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- [Noel Streatfeild](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/noel-streatfeild/)
- [Markus Zusak](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/markus-zusak/)
- [Ji-li Jiang](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/ji-li-jiang/)
- [Jim LaMarche](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/jim-lamarche/)
- [Tim McCanna](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/tim-mccanna/)
- [Alison Richie](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/alison-richie/)
- [Bao Phi](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/bao-phi/)
- [James Gladstone](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/james-gladstone/)
- [Tom Brenner](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/tom-brenner/)
- [Mary McKenna Siddals](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/mary-mckenna-siddals/)
- [Britta Teckentrup](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/britta-teckentrup/)
- [Carolyn Crimi](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/carolyn-crimi/)
- [Lane Smith](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/lane-smith/)
- [Emma Chichester Clark](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/emma-chichester-clark/)
- [Brian Lies](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/brian-lies/)
- [Matthew Rubery](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/matthew-rubery/)
- [Meghan Cox Gurdon](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/meghan-cox-gurdon/)
- [Kristy Dempsey](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/kristy-dempsey/)
- [Judy Young](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/judy-young/)
- [Catherine Thimmesh](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/catherine-thimmesh/)
- [Torben Kuhlmann](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/torben-kuhlmann/)
- [Helaine Becker](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/helaine-becker/)
- [Robert Burleigh](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/robert-burleigh/)
- [Linda McReynolds](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/linda-mcreynolds/)
- [Dean Robbins](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/dean-robbins/)
- [Suzanne Slade](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/suzanne-slade/)
- [Amanda Dykes](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/amanda-dykes/)
- [Laura Hillenbrand](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/laura-hillenbrand/)
- [Chris Hadfield](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/chris-hadfield/)
- [John Himmelman](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/john-himmelman/)
- [Margery Facklam](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/margery-facklam/)
- [Sophie Blackall](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/sophie-blackall/)
- [Steve Voake](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/steve-voake/)
- [Paul Meisel](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/paul-meisel/)
- [Benjamin Flouw](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/benjamin-flouw/)
- [Vera B Williams](https://readaloudrevival.com/authors/vera-b-williams/)

## Series

- [Picture Books for Ancient History](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/ancient-history/)
- [April Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/april-picture-books/)
- [January Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/january-picture-books/)
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- [March Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/march-picture-books/)
- [May Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/may-picture-books/)
- [June Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/june-picture-books/)
- [July Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/july-picture-books/)
- [August Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/august-picture-books/)
- [September Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/september-picture-books/)
- [October Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/october-picture-books/)
- [November Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/november-picture-books/)
- [December Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/december-picture-books/)
- [Board Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/board-books/)
- [Fantasy](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/fantasy/)
- [First Novels to Read Aloud](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/first-novels/)
- [Series for Developing Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/series-for-developing-readers/)
- [Books for Kids in Big Families](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/big-families/)
- [Favorite Christmas Audiobooks](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/christmas-audiobooks/)
- [Favorite Christmas Novels](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/christmas-novels/)
- [Diverse Books that Celebrate the Everyday](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/diverse-picture-books/)
- [Picture Book Treasuries](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/picture-book-treasuries/)
- [Early Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/early-readers/)
- [Picture Books about the Moon Landing](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/moon-landing/)
- [Seaside Picture Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/seaside/)
- [Books Girls Love: Ages 8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/girls-8-12/)
- [Books Girls Love: Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/girls-teens/)
- [Books Our Youngest Girls Love](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/girls-4-7/)
- [Graphic Novels that are Classics](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/graphic-novels-classics/)
- [Graphic Novels for Developing Readers](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/graphic-novels-developing-readers/)
- [Grieving an Animal](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/loss-animal/)
- [Grieving the Loss of a Loved One](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/grief/)
- [Picture Books for the Middle Ages & Renaissance](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/middle-ages-picture-books/)
- [Picture Books for Military Deployment](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/military-deployment/)
- [Short Stories](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/short-stories/)
- [Wordless Books](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/wordless/)
- [Books Boys Love: Teens](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/boys-teens/)
- [Books Boys Love: Ages 8-12](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/boys-8-12/)
- [Books Our Youngest Boys Love](https://readaloudrevival.com/series/boys-4-7/)
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