Some people mistakenly believe that picture books are only for little kids. But read the books on this list to older children and you will quickly see how misguided such a belief is. Picture books have complex vocabulary, diverse narratives, thought-provoking themes–all the qualities we want in any book we read aloud to children. By…
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Books for Kids
Looking for great books for your kid? You've come to the right place.
This is the archive collection of every single one of our book lists, plus a few extra discussions about how books and literacy play an important role in our family life. You will find lists for everyone, from babies and toddlers to middle grade and even a few YA books.
For a list of all our book lists arranged by category visit our MASTER INDEX OF BOOK LISTS.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Books for Kids
Strengthen your child’s knowledge of history, civil rights and the values of perseverance and equality by celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a stack of children’s books. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day lands on the third Monday in January, but include these books in your reading all year long. These Martin Luther King, Jr….
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A Year of Family Audiobooks
Whether you need an audiobook for a family road trip, or because your voice has gone hoarse, of just for the drama of it all, audiobooks are the greatest thing to happen to the book world since the printing press. (When I said “drama of it all,” I didn’t exaggerate.) So why not make a…
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Winter Chapter Books: Read Alouds to Keep You Warm and Toasty
Winter themed chapter books make perfect family read alouds for cold weather days. Families with children of all ages will love this list of books that evoke snowy, frosty landscapes. So after your come inside from a fun day of sledding and skating, make some hot cocoa, snuggle up with the kids and enjoy some…
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Funny Christmas Books for Kids
One of the best Christmas traditions is snuggling up with your kids to read books and funny Christmas books will make your family read aloud time extra special. These hilarious Christmas books will make your kids laugh, guffaw, snicker and maybe even snort milk out their nose. Just move the cookies out of the way…
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Read Aloud Books for Families to Give (and Get) as Gifts
There is nothing better to give your family than the gift of time together. And the best way (IMHO) to spend that time is to gather together for a family reading session. Sure, it’s not always easy to find just the right read aloud book that everyone will love. But that’s why you’ve come to…
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Holiday Picture Books for Interfaith Kids
A growing number of households are interfaith families and celebrate both Hanukkah and Christmas. Fortunately, there are some wonderful picture books that reflect that reality and celebrate diversity. But you don’t need to be an interfaith family to enjoy this book list! They can be enjoyed by kids and families of any faith. Picture Books…
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If You Like Judy Blume, You’ll Love These Books
Fans of Judy Blume can rejoice! After you’ve finished the entire oeuvre of Blume’s works, it is possible to find more books like Judy Blume that that you will love and adore. Judy Blume was and is a groundbreaking author. She was one of the first authors to write books for preteens and teens that…
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