The dark days of winter are a perfect time to snuggle up with your children and read a good book. I could argue the same is true for any day of the year… and I probably have! Several parents have asked me for read aloud ideas. I have composed a list of wonderful choices. Happy Reading!
Wolf in the Snow, Matthew Cordell
This 2018 Caldecott Award-winning book is a fan favorite. This exceptional story is told entirely through pen and ink with watercolor illustrations. The book was written without any words. It’s fun to study the pages of the book over and over again.
The Snow Bear, Sean Taylor
This is a charming winter tale filled with snowy landscapes, magic, and a mysterious ending. Perfect read for this time of year.
The Blue Songbird, Vern Kousky
This is a heartwarming story of a young bird who leaves the nest to find a song only she can sing. The bird’s journey poses some thought provoking questions; Who are you? What do you stand for? What do you have to say that is worth saying? The watercolor illustrations are beautiful.
What Do You Do With An Idea?, Kobi Yamada
This inspiring story about a boy who learned that when you give your idea time and attention it can change the world is nothing but entertaining.
Pinkerton, Behave! by Steven Kellogg
Steven Kellogg is a great humorist, and he is sure to entertain you with this title.
The Snowflake Sisters, J. Patrick Lewis
This is a wonderful poetry book. The plot, the rhyming verse, the wordplay and the intriguing illustrations all combine to make this a great read.
Listen Buddy, Helen Lester
Buddy is a distracted bunny. His head is always in the clouds. Buddy learns a valuable lesson and improves his listening skills once and for all. What a fun way to deliver a powerful message that listening is an active choice.
The Magic Hat, Men Fox
January 15th is National Hat Day. This is a delightful, rhyming book that will help you celebrate in style.
When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates, Mark Weakland
Celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday with this wonderful biography. Mark Weakling has a great talent for uncovering little-known facts that children can relate to and delivering them in a way that kids find entertaining. He makes historical biographies fun.
Rosie Revere Engineer, Andrea Beaty
In a playful way, this book teaches accepting limitations and celebrating mistakes. The illustrations are fun. The celebrated British illustrator (and author) David Roberts, used mixed-media on every page.
