I recently saw this article that a friend posted on Facebook. It’s about the 50 best books for parents to read aloud to kids, and it focuses mainly on books for ages 10 and under, because of the read aloud factor.
I love seeing lists like this for two reasons: first and foremost, I always love book recommendations for kids and second, I like to see how I match up.
I was so pleased as I scrolled through the list (and yes, there is a “view all pages” option at the bottom of the first page) to see so many of our favorite books and books we have here at home on our shelves, even still, on the list.
We have always participated in story hours and reading programs at our local library and really tried to foster a love of books and reading in our house since the kids were infants, and it was great to see so many of those books we’ve read to them and that they’ve chosen to read on their own, on that list.
Seeing this list makes me want to start the read aloud process with my kids all over again, especially my youngest, who didn’t get as much read aloud to her, I don’t think, as my oldest or next oldest. I know too, from teaching middle grades and upper elementary grades that even kids at that age enjoy having a story read to them. I read aloud across our city during Reading Week, and even the oldest elementary kids enjoy a good story.
I encourage you to take a look at the list and see how many familiar “faces” you recognize as well!
And I ask you, what’s your favorite read aloud?
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Hi! I’m so glad you posted this..I did the same thing!…looked to see how well we did reading what was on the list, and looked for new books to read..maybe we can have a book swap, if you have some books that I don’t have, and vice versa..if not, I will definitely head to the library, soon!