Stories to Read Aloud


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Hey! Listen to This


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"A splendidly thoughtful selection...Trelease welcomes everyone in with wide embrace."—Washington Post Book World. 48 read-aloud selections ideal for parents and teachers to share with children ages five through nine.




Read All about It!


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A treasury of fifty sensational read-aloud pieces for young adults. From Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass to Maniac Magee, sci-fi to op-ed, “Casey at the Bat” to a moving true story about the reunion of two Holocaust survivors, this wonderfully diverse collection of excerpts from newspapers, magazines, and books has been created by Jim Trelease especially to turn young people on to the many pleasures of reading. Here are thought-provoking columns from Mike Royko and Pete Hamill; excerpts from classics like To Kill a Mockingbird and “Rikki-tikki-tavi”; autobiographical sketches by Maya Angelou, Moss Hart, and others, highlighting the importance of reading in their lives; and much more. With selections representing many different cultures, genres, writing styles, and interests, Read All About It! is a wonderful introduction to the riches of literature and to a lifetime of reading.




Read Aloud Bedtime Stories


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Twenty easy-to-read stories adapted from well-known tales and folklore.







Silly Stories


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These three read-aloud stories with a message include: Johnny Thumbs, a story about humility; Aunt Mabel's Table, a story about good manners; and Jessica Jacobs Did What? shares the importance of asking for help.




Over the Moon


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This sweet-natured bedtime book proves that a family is wherever you find love. When two wolves see a baby floating down a river, what do they do? Why, they take the baby home. Over the moon with joy, they nourish and teach her. And when that baby grows into a child, she and the wolves know that she will be ready to make her way in the world. Because when a child is loved, she has everything she needs. • A classic fairy-tale premise told with warmth and an inclusive sensibility for all types of families to enjoy • A touching read-aloud books for families, caregivers, and classroom storytime • James Proimos has written and/or illustrated over 20 critically lauded children's books. This gently humorous story shows that families come in many forms, and that love is about both holding on and letting go. Fans of Finn's Feather, Wild, and Wolfie the Bunnie will find Over the Moon a delightful tale for all ages.• Books for kids ages 3–5 • Books about families and togetherness • Great for story time James Proimos has yet to rescue a small human from a river, but he has written and illustrated many books for them. James splits his time between Los Angeles and Middleburg, Virginia. Zoey Abbott is a graduate of Smith College. She spent four years working and painting in Japan. She now lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, their two kids, and a big dog named Carrots. This is her third book.




Read-aloud Stories


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Stories to Read Aloud


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A collection of short stories, book excerpts, story poems, non-fiction and anecdotal writing, aimed at providing the primary teacher with a unique resource of evocative and provocative read-aloud material for five to eleven year olds.




Special Days, Special Tales


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Collection of children's stories for various holidays, seasons, and times of the year.