Picture the scene.
You have just finished reading a wonderful novel to your kids. You laughed, you cried, you snuggled, and had quality family time. (Of course you found this book on one of my book lists, right?)
But now. What to read next? How will you find an equally good book that everyone will like?
I have the perfect solution.
Look at the calendar.
Your next fabulous read aloud will be determined by the season. And you will pick it from one of our seasonal family read aloud book lists.
Problem solved.
Just click on one the book lists below.
Happy reading.
Spring
Is it March, April, or May? Pick up one of these spring family read aloud books.
I chose these titles because they reminded me of the natural world. They feel delicate and mischievous at the same time.
Summer
Is it June, July, or August? I have two lists for your summer reading pleasure...
Summer family read aloud books
Fall (or Autumn, if you are fancy)
September, October and November requires a fall family read aloud book.
Cozy titles you can cuddle up to, plus some mystery, magic, and adventure.
In October you will definitely want to read one of these Halloween read aloud chapter books. Whether you want to be scared or prefer to stay calm, there is something for everyone.
Alternatively, press play on one of these Halloween audiobooks.
Winter
At the end of the seasonal year pick a holiday family read aloud chapter book.
This selection of titles will get you in a festive mood no matter what holiday you celebrate.
- Thanksgiving (for more - check out this list of Thanksgiving audiobooks for the whole family)
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- Winter Solstice
Have you set up a twinkling evergreen in your living room? Start reading a Christmas chapter book, or listen to a Christmas audiobook!
Some of these will make you laugh, others may make you gasp. All of them will make you want to keep on reading.
During the short days of December, January and February Winter chapter books will make you glad you have indoor heating.
P.S. If you are in the southern hemisphere, you'll know how to switch things up, right?
Rachel says
Thank you so much for the time and effort that goes into curating these lists. My family has enjoyed so many of your recommended books and I love that I can request any of these from the library and know that we will love them.
Jenny Foster says
This one might be my favorite compilation of yours, I love seasonal book lists!
Erica says
Thank you! 🙂 Happy reading.
Jes says
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your lists, synopsis, and thoughts! We have just started chapter book read alouds and I'll admit I was lost! I had no idea where to start. Our house is overflowing with picture books (which we still love) but we were ready for the next stage. THANK YOU!!!
Erica says
I'm so glad the lists are useful for you. Happy reading!