There is a wealth of great children’s literature available, to guarantee exciting and engaging read-alouds. For the latest recommendations in the classroom, be sure to check out The Rolling Reader Newsletter. For excellent tips on turning your read-aloud into an even more engaging occasion, check out the titles below.
Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever
By Mem Fox
A wonderful testament to the power of reading aloud, including techniques for reading a book cover-to-cover.
The New Read Aloud Handbook
By Jim Trelease
The ultimate guide to why reading aloud is crucial to developing readers. Includes a comprehensive booklists with age appropriate recommendations
The New York Times Parent’s Guide to the Best Books for Children
By Eden Ross Lipson
Offers a comprehensive guide to the greatest books for children. Over 1000 titles to browse.
For online sources of great titles, be sure to visit these sites:
Treasury of Read Alouds from Jim Trelease
www.trelease-on-reading.com/whatsnu-reviews.html
Database of Children’s Literature
Reading Rockets
www.readingrockets.org/books/booksbytheme
Guide to Chidlren’s Read Aloud Books
www.childrensbooks.about.com/od/readalouds/Read_Alouds.html
Scholastic Book Lists
