"The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual success in reading is reading aloud to children."
~ Jim Trelease, The Read-Aloud Handbook
~ Jim Trelease, The Read-Aloud Handbook
How to choose "just right" books for your children:
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~ from Common Sense Media
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/lists/best-book-series Book series that kids love
Follow characters on episodic adventures – whether they’re venturing out on exciting quests or staying closer to home – and fully immerse themselves in their stories.
The Puppy Place, Ellen Miles
Walker Wildcats, Year One: Age 10, Tamar Hart Heiner Fly Guy, Tedd Arnold The Babysitters Club, Ann M. Martin Big Nate, Lincoln Peirce Captain Underpants, Dav Pilkey The Wayside School, Louis Sachar Treasure Hunters, James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Jeff Kinney Goosebumps, R.L. Stine Judy Moody, Megan MacDonald I Funny, James Patterson Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling Magic Treehouse, Mary Pope Osbourne Little House on the Prairie, Laura Ingalls Wilder A-Z Mysteries, Ron Roy Bailey School Kids, Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey 39 Clues, Rick Riordan Series of Unfortunate Events, Lemony Snicket Dear America, various authors American Girl, various authors I Survived, Lauren Tarshis Wings of Fire, Tui Sutherland Jake Maddox Sports, Jake Maddox Who Was/ Who Is?, various authors Pokemon, various authors Dork Diaries, Rachel Renee Russell Owl Diaries, Rebecca Elliott Rainbow Magic, Daisy Meadows Amber Brown, Paula Danziger Henry & Mudge, Cynthia Rylant Frog & Toad, Arnold Lobel Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan Discovering Histories Heroes, various authors Ranger in Time, Kate Messner Piggy and Elephant, Mo Willems City of Ember, Jeanne DuPrau Beast Quest, Adam Blade The Golden Armour, Adam Blade Sea Quest, Adam Blade |
Book Recommendations
Click on the grade level below for a list of books recommended for that grade. 
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Click to find out more about this phonics instruction program
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