Read-alouds are a key component of children’s development, stimulating brain activity that hones critical literacy skills while deepening social connections. Use our assortment of read-aloud picture books to boost comprehension, expand vocabulary, increase listening stamina, and strengthen social bonds in your community.
Read-Alouds for Every Audience
from Candlewick
Whether young listeners are hungry for high-energy romps, uplifting tales, or fascinating nonfiction, Candlewick Press has the perfect picture books for satisfying story times. Full of rhythmic and rhyming text, laugh-out-loud lines, and eye-catching spreads, these titles are meant to be shared aloud.
Picture Books Meant to Be Read Aloud
from Holiday House and Peachtree
Make story time something to remember with these picture book read-alouds from Holiday House and Peachtree Publishing. From remarkable true stories to imaginative tales and hilarious hijinks, young listeners will be hanging on to every word and begging, “Again!”
Picture Books for Engaging Read-Alouds
from Orca
Picture books from Orca present a fun and diverse view of the world, engaging students with entertaining and inclusive stories that capture attention and spark imagination.
The Wrong Fairy Tale
from ABDO
Fractured fairy-tale fans will love this goofy series. Well-known fairy tales, like Goldilocks and the Three Pigs, are mixed together with hilarious results.
Relatable Read-Alouds for Little Ones
from HarperChristian
Find your voice (or beat) with Pentatonix star Kevin Olusola, learn about what makes a hero with Adam Kinzinger, and celebrate America with Ainsley Earhardt while taking a breath and reading to children!
Joyful and Imaginative Read-Alouds
from Random House
Through engaging words and visual storytelling, Random House read-alouds explore new ideas, build empathy, and make meaningful connections between what children see and hear. Dive into these picture books, perfect for story times, to share joyful moments and discover new perspectives together.
Unforgettable Read-Alouds for Transformative Story Times
from HarperCollins
Story time is a staple of teachers and librarians: gathering on the rug, opening a book, and inviting kids to explore a new world. With joyful, read-aloud text; bright illustrations; and funny stories, these picture books transform story time into an unforgettable adventure.
Click Clack, Tooth Fairy
from Simon & Schuster
From Caldecott Honor–winning and New York Times best-selling duo Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin comes a hilarious picture book about an overworked tooth fairy to whom Duck lends a helping wing!
Puns, Poems & Playing with Words
from Flutterbee
You wanna pizza me? Punny tales about kids’ favorite foods make for a laugh-out-loud read-along, while charming poems about the world’s cutest animals encourage kids to participate in reading. New picture books emphasize clever ways to make reading more fun and inspire kids to try their own creative writing.
On the Move
from Lerner
Take readers on unique transportation journeys – narrated by vehicles and even by fuel itself! First-person points of view provide intriguing perspectives on the vital roles that vehicles and fuel play in our lives and in the global economy.
Creative, Silly, and Engaging Read-Alouds
from Abrams
What do sticks, bear suits, songbirds, gardens, volcanos, toads, and schools all have in common? They’re all wonderful new read-alouds from Abrams Books for young readers just waiting to be heard.
Highly Imaginative, Deeply Rewarding
from The Creative Company
Read-aloud picture books feature imaginative texts, engaging art, and deeply rewarding results. Explore early concepts within humorous narratives, activate imagination with satisfying rhymes, and discover the riches of classics reimagined.
A Love for Reading, One Story at a Time
from Crabtree
These carefully crafted stories use familiar language to spark imagination and story sequencing to support comprehension. Features colorful illustrations to engage young readers and strengthen visual thinking skills.
The Start of Lifelong Reading
from Solution Tree
From masterfully planned read-alouds to small-group instruction that actually works, our expert-led resources provide the evidence-based tools you need to support early learners. Equip your team with practical strategies to build fluency and turn every beginning reader into a confident, lifelong learner.
Read, Watch, and Listen with EyeDiscover
from Lightbox
Engaging read-aloud nonfiction for Grades K-2 that blend print, audio, and video to explore a wide range of topics, helping young learners build knowledge in both English and Spanish.
I Know My Heart Words!
from Rosen Publishing
“Heart words” are those that new readers must learn by heart because they’re not easily decoded. Each book in the set focuses on one to four heart words, each of which is called out every time it’s used in the text to draw readers’ attention to it. Full-color photographs complement the text.