Reading aloud in the classroom or at home can have a positive impact on kids—these books are perfect for getting started.
Reading books aloud is a practice as old as time, and it is one that comes with many benefits. Compared to reading in silence, reading aloud greatly improves reading comprehension. This age-old art is also a wonderful way for families to bond and can help to create a more engaging classroom environment too. It is one of the top ways to teach children how to read starting at a young age, and it is a great way to explore books to read as a family as well.
You can read any book aloud, but some books bring a little more to the experience. We are going to explore four fiction books for kids that are great for reading out loud!
Engaging Children’s Books for Reading Aloud
Reading aloud gives readers a chance to make books even more fun. Some books for young readers allow kids to enjoy a story on an entirely new level. From using different character voices to building suspense one word at a time, there is a special kind of magic to oral storytelling that can make family books and classroom books even better than when they are experienced alone.
These vibrant, action-packed books are a great place to start!
Silliness lives in the hearts of all children. Sometimes it can be challenging—but sometimes, they just need a constructive way to let it all out. Please Don’t Read This Book is a book that is bursting with silliness and perfect for reading out loud. It breaks the fourth wall to engage readers directly, creating a fiction story where readers are the main characters.
With this book, young readers are given a chance to break the rules of the book and have fun while they do it. Throughout these hilarious pages, readers are met with silly rules that are made to be broken, with fun to be had in each new activity. Perfect for laughing with the whole family, this is a great option for young readers.
This long-time classic children’s book has been shared among families since it was released in 1952. Following the tale of Wilbur the pig and his eight-legged friend, Charlotte, this book is filled with heartfelt moments, plenty of good lessons, and a lot of fun too. If you are looking for books to read as a family, this is a great option!
In Charlotte’s Web, families and classrooms alike can receive a powerful read-out-loud experience. Each page is the perfect chance to practice fun voices, gives readers a chance to celebrate each special moment, and also opens the door for deep discussions between children and the loving adults (or siblings!) that read with them.
Kids love books with relatable child heroes, and James is a wonderful example. This book has been one of the top cherished family books for generations, bringing readers into a wild and wacky adventure that is just as silly as it is serious. Considered one of the top childhood books, this classic story offers more every time you read it.
Since these pages cover such a harrowing and bizarre tale, it is a wonderful opportunity for reading out loud. Parents and kids can take turns reading while shocking each other with twists on every page. As unusual as this fairytale may be, it is full of vibrant characters and surprises, making it a wonderful fit for families and classrooms.
The best stories to read aloud are full of sounds, engaging characters, and plenty of action—three areas where Infinity Ollie really delivers. In this new interactive twist on fiction books for kids, readers follow along with Ollie to learn about his life on a space station while he and his best friend sneak out for a harrowing adventure that will have readers on the edge of their seats. This childhood book shares a story that resonates with its young audience and their families, even if Ollie’s world looks nothing like the one we know.
Reading aloud is a practice that brings people together, but Infinity Ollie allows kids and their peers, parents, and teachers to enjoy it even more. With this interactive book, readers have complete control over their read-out-loud experience. Using the Wondaer app, readers can take turns reading out loud or activate the in-app narration to listen to the story together while watching the engaging graphics on screen.
