Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar I love this story because she meets a real-life friend who understands all about imaginary friends and together, they’re the perfect match. This book is very comical and will keep your kids thoroughly entertained.ĭory and the Real True Friend by Abby Hanlonĭory is one of my favorite book characters because her imagination is THE BEST! She has three imaginary friends: one monster friend, one fairy godmother that’s actually not a lady, and one bad lady nemesis. Luckily he meets the daring and adventurous Margo who gets them off of dry land, teaches Shivers about sword fighting and helps him find and rescue his parents. But when his sea-faring family of pirates is captured, Shivers is their only hope for rescue. He’s terrified of everything, especially snails. Shivers! The Pirate Who’s Afraid of EVERYTHINGby Annabeth Bondor-Stone & Connor White And despite the chickens’ inability to actually investigate anything, they do discover the culprit and a solution. Kids know it’s not the blue chicken (who is actually a bird, not a chicken!) who is weird but it’s the chicken squad who are downright wacky! In this adventure, these silly chickens are asked to investigate who has stolen the blue bird’s house. The Case of the Weird Blue Chickenby Doreen Cronin, illustrated by Kevin Cornell There’s a lot to love about this book including the tidbits of science like gravity and a rabbit’s diet (they eat their poop– but only some of their poop!) In a lovely redemptive story arc, Rabbit starts out by stealing Bear’s food and is a rude, know-it-all but becomes self-reflective, repentant, and kind. This beginning chapter book is delightfully weird, hilarious, and tender-hearted! Neil Gaiman says this book is “a laugh-out-loud story” and I completely agree. Rabbit & Bear: Rabbit’s Bad Habits by Julian Gough & Jim Field I’ve divided the book recommendations into these four sections:įunny Read Aloud Books for the Whole Family Whether on the road or at home, keep technology turned off.įamily Read-Aloud Books (for Kids of Different Ages).Sometimes being active while listening helps cement the storyline as well as keep wiggly children more focused. Let kids have the option to move, draw, make or build.If you’re at home, gather in an area that has comfortable places for kids to relax with rugs, pillows, and cozy seating.(Take turns.) To make this process more successful, give your kids a selection of books from which to choose. Read Aloud Books for Age 4 & 5 Quick Tips for Reading to Kids of Different Ages Read Aloud Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers And here are creative ways to find time to read aloud to your kids. Here are a few helpful tips for your read aloud time. Lewis famously said, “ A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.“Īlso, can I just say kudos to you for reading to your family! Go, you! No matter what age they’re written for…Ĭ.S. So what are good read-aloud chapter books and middle grade book ideas that appeal to different ages of kids? Whether you’re taking a family road trip or at home reading with kids of different ages, you want books that ALL your kids, ages 5 and up, will enjoy.īut is it even possible to find a book that kids of different ages will enjoy together?īrilliant stories grab kids’ attention and keep them engaged, entertained, delighted, curious, and surprised. A reader recently wrote to me asking for brilliant family read aloud books for kids of different ages.
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