Read alouds of picture books that promote reading is a great way to help your child realize the joy and importance of reading. We all know the importance of reading and the incredible opportunities it can create for our children. But how do we get them excited about reading and turn it into a lifelong passion?
I have discovered that kids need their own READING REASONS. They need to decide for themselves that reading is FUN and reading is IMPORTANT. There are many ways we can guide them to make these decisions. One way is to become a huge Reading Promoter.
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Here are some of my favorite picture books which will help us promote reading for our kids. These are sure to inspire them to want to read on their own!
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PICTURE BOOKS PROMOTING READING FOR KIDS
READ ALOUDS:
My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World
by Malcolm Mitchell
Meet Henley, an all-around good kid, who hates to read. When he’s supposed to be reading, he would rather do anything else. But one day, he gets the scariest homework assignment in the world: find your favorite book to share with the class tomorrow.
What’s a kid to do? How can Henley find a story that speaks to everything inside of him?
READ ALOUDS:
Stacey’s Remarkable Books
by Stacey Abrams
Stacey’s favorite day of the week is Thursday when the whole class goes to the library and she gets to lose herself in her beloved books.
On one of these special days, Stacey discovers that a new student named Julie has trouble reading in English, so they begin sharing books and stories to practice. Soon, more students start to join them.
Books take the group on magical adventures and reveal other worlds and cultures—but best of all, they bring them together as friends.
This is another inspiring tale, based on a true story from Stacey Abrams’s childhood, about the life-changing power of books.
READ ALOUDS:
The Best Place to Read
by Debbie Bertram
A determined boy tries to find the perfect place to curl up with his new book in this hilarious and heartwarming story. From bedroom to den, from the kitchen to the backyard, our eager reader dodges his baby sister’s messes, a lawn full of spraying sprinklers, and more—all in a quest for the best place to read! The bouncy rhymes of authors Debbie Bertram and Susan Bloom and the vibrant artwork of bestselling illustrator Michael Garland capture a child’s delight in a paperback edition.
READ ALOUDS:
Wild About Books
by Judy Sierra
In this rollicking rhymed story, Molly introduces birds and beasts to this new something called reading. She finds the perfect book for every animal—tall books for giraffes, tiny ones for crickets. “She even found waterproof books for the otter, who never went swimming without Harry Potter.” In no time at all, Molly has them “forsaking their niches, their nests, and their nooks,” going “wild, simply wild, about wonderful books.”
READ ALOUDS:
A Library
by Nikki Giovanni
In what other place can a child “sail their dreams” and “surf the rainbow” without ever leaving the room? This ode to libraries is a celebration for everyone who loves stories, from seasoned readers to those just learning to love words, and it will have kids and parents alike imagining where their library can take them.
READ ALOUDS:
How to Read a Story
by Kate Messner
Step One: Find a story. (A good one.)
Step Two: Find a reading buddy. (Someone nice.)
Step Three: Find a reading spot. (Couches are cozy.)
Now: Begin.
…chronicle the process of becoming a reader: from pulling a book off the shelf and finding someone with whom to share a story, to reading aloud, predicting what will happen, and—finally—coming to The End. This picture book playfully and movingly illustrates the idea that the reader who discovers the love of reading finds, at the end, the beginning.
READ ALOUDS:
Lola Loves Stories
by Anna McQuinn
Bookworms big and small will be charmed by lovable Lola in this delightful sequel to LOLA AT THE LIBRARY which celebrates imagination and the love of reading.
Lola loves to go to the library with her daddy. Every night she reads a new story, and the next day, she acts it out. One day she’s a fairy princess, the next day she goes on a trip to Lagos! She becomes a tiger, a farmer, a pilot. . . . what will Lola be next?
READ ALOUDS:
The Wednesday Surprise
by Eve Bunting
Anna and Grandma are planning a surprise for Dad’s birthday. Dad thinks he has received all his presents, but Grandma stands up and gives him the best one of all: she reads aloud the stories that Anna has taught her.
READ ALOUDS:
The Incredible Book Eating Boy
by Oliver Jeffers
Like many children, Henry loves books. But Henry doesn’t like to read books, he likes to eat them. Big books, picture books, reference books . . . if it has pages, Henry chews them up and swallows (but red ones are his favorite). And the more he eats, the smarter he gets—he’s on his way to being the smartest boy in the world! But one day he feels sick to his stomach. And the information is so jumbled up inside, he can’t digest it! Can Henry find a way to enjoy books without using his teeth?
READ ALOUDS:
The Book Hog
by Greg Pizzoli
The Book Hog loves books — the way they look, the way they feel, the way they smell–and he’ll grab whatever he can find. There’s only one problem: he can’t read! But when a kind librarian invites him to join for storytime, this literature-loving pig discovers the treasure that books really are.
READ ALOUDS:
Where Are My Books?
by Debbie Ridpath Oh
Spencer loves to read. He reads a book every night. But one morning his favorite book goes missing, and in its place is a tulip. Spencer searches high and low, but he can’t find his book.
The next morning another book is missing, a nut in its place. And the morning after that, another book is missing.
What is happening to Spencer’s books? When he finds out, Spencer devises a surprising solution that will delight readers (and librarians) everywhere.
READ ALOUDS:
Read All About It!
by Laura Bush, Jenna Bush Hager
Tyrone rules the school!
He’s king of the monkey bars, a math machine, and a science whiz.
The only thing he doesn’t like about school is reading. Books are so boring! But when strange visitors start dropping by the classroom for story hour, Tyrone discovers there’s more to books than just words on pages.
READ ALOUDS:
The Library Book
by Tom Chapin, Michael Mark
What’s the best way to cure a gloomy day? A trip to the library! Based on the hit song by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, here is an affectionate, exuberant, uproarious celebration of books, reading, and—SHHH!—libraries!
The rain is pouring, Dad is snoring, and the same old stuff is on TV—boring.
What is there to do today?
Go to the library, of course!
Who will we meet there? Let’s find out!
READ ALOUDS:
Just Read!
by Lori Degman
Learning to read is a big accomplishment, and this exuberant picture book celebrates reading in its many forms. In lively rhyme, it follows a diverse group of word-loving children who grab the opportunity to read wherever and whenever they can. They read while waiting and while sliding or swinging; they read music and in Braille and the signs on the road. And, sometimes, they even read together, in a special fort they’ve built. The colorful, fanciful art and rollicking text will get every child more excited about reading!
READ ALOUDS:
Henry & the Buccaneer Bunnies
by Carolyn Crimi
Step aboard, buccaneers and book lovers! On the Salty Carrot sails a wild, rowdy band of Buccaneer Bunnies, led by Barnacle Black Ear, the baddest bunny brute of all time. His son, Henry, would rather read books than shout “Shiver me timbers!” or make prisoners walk the plank, even if it means swabbing the decks as punishment. But when a crashing, thrashing, bashing wildcat of a storm threatens them all, will Henry and his landlubbin’ library save the day?
READ ALOUDS:
The Girl Who Hated Books
by Manjusha Pawagi
“There were books in dressers and drawers and desks, in closets and cupboards and chests. There were books on the sofa and books on the stairs …” And Meena hates all of them, as does her cat Max, who is shakily balanced on a giant stack of them. As Meena tries to rescue Max, the books come crashing down, freeing a wonderland of characters and animals who take Meena on a fanciful and funny romp through the magic of reading.
READ ALOUDS:
Bunny’s Book Club
by Annie Silvestro
Join Bunny for a top-secret trip to the library in a story that celebrates the love of reading!
Bunny loves to sit outside the library with the kids and listen to summer story time. But when the weather gets cold and everyone moves inside, his daily dose of joy is gone. Desperate, Bunny refuses to miss out on any more reading time and devises a plan to sneak into the library at night . . . through the library’s book drop!
READ ALOUDS:
How to Read a Book
by Kwame Alexander
A stunning new picture book from Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander and Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet! This New York Times bestselling duo has teamed up for the first time to bring you How to Read a Book, a poetic and beautiful journey about the experience of reading.
Find a tree—a
black tupelo or
dawn redwood will do—and
plant yourself.
(It’s okay if you prefer a stoop, like Langston Hughes.)
With these words, an adventure begins. Kwame Alexander’s evocative poetry and Melissa Sweet’s lush artwork come together to take readers on a sensory journey between the pages of a book.
You might also want to consider registering your child for our book club.
Monarch Book Club Classes
Book clubs can play an important role in encouraging kids to read more. Not only can book clubs give kids access to a range of books that may not be available to them on their own, but they can also be an effective way to introduce them to books that are out of their comfort zone. In our book clubs, we believe in the power of communication and peer influence. By having conversations with other members of the group, kids will gain insights into books they wouldn’t have encountered on their own.
Monarch Literacy, book clubs will help foster the development of social skills, such as problem-solving and collaboration. Kids learn how to work together while exploring the themes and topics presented in the books they read and discuss. This helps create stronger connections between members of the group and gives them the tools they need to build relationships outside of the book club.
Finally, our book clubs provide an invaluable opportunity for children to make friends who share their interests. This is especially important for kids who find it hard to make friends or who are socially anxious. The club gives them a place to meet like-minded peers and share their thoughts without judgment or criticism.
We hope to see your child soon.
Happy Reading!🦋
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Here you can find some additional tips for promoting reading with your children:
https://www.readingrockets.org/article/encouraging-your-child-read
https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/sneaky-ways-i-get-my-kids-to-read-more/
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What are your favorite picture books about reading? I would love to check them out! How do you promote reading at home with your kids?
